Tania G Gabbay

US Patent:

20110023201, Feb 3, 2011

Filed:

Aug 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/462306

Inventors:

Martha Ellen Pearl - Cherry Hill NJ, US
Tania Gabbay - Forest Hills NY, US
Quoc Luyen Pham - Brooklyn NY, US
Phillip Cabrales Kalmanson - Laurel MD, US

International Classification:

F41H 1/02
A41D 1/04
A41D 27/20

US Classification:

2 25, 2102, 2252

Abstract:

This invention is a torso-body shaped frame vest-like garment that is designed to function as ballistic armor. This garment contains inserts comprised of unitary panels of pliable ballistic material capable of stopping bullets from most handguns. The use of a torso pattern sloper as a base structure for frame design allows this garment to be adapted for all types of wearable apparel besides vests such as jackets, coats, suits, shirts, etc, and allows for an increased range of movement and level of comfort. Unlike most other types of ballistic armor that is concealed by being worn under normal clothing this garment is designed to be used as outerwear that can compliment casual, business, or other professional attire. Its function as fashionable, concealable, and comfortable ballistic armor is achieved by using design methods, sewing techniques, ornamental trim applications, and fabric applications common to high fashion casual and professional attire.