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US4241459A
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Vest for photographers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-26
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Granted: 1980-12-30
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Expires: 1999-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A vest-type garment is provided including right and left front panels removably securable together by a slide fastener. The opposite side portions of the vest defining those portions which extend over the shoulders of the wearer included elongated transverse strips of a first "VELCRO" material secured thereto and second strips of a second "VELCRO" material have one pair of ends thereof anchored relative to a corresponding pair of ends of the first mentioned strips and the second strips may be positioned in overlying relation to and releasably engaged with the first strips, over equipment bag straps disposed between the superposed strips. The front panels of the garment have outstanding upwardly opening lower waist and upper chest pockets secured thereto and the walls of the lower pockets are padded and each lower pocket includes a central upstanding padded partition therein extending between the inner and outer walls of the pocket, secured one of the inner and outer walls and releasably secured to the other of the corresponding inner and outer walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen R. Quayle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:59
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/0012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
280 words
A garment for use by photographers to contain and protectively support photographic equipment including cameras, lenses, film and film packs, filters and meters, etc., said garment including a front opening body having a back panel defining upper, lower and opposite right and left side marginal portions and a pair of right and left side front panels defining upper, lower and adjacent inner and remote outer side marginal portions, the upper marginal portions of said front panels and the right and left hand portions of the upper marginal portions of said back panel being joined together to define right and left shoulder covering portions of said garment, the lower end portions of said remote outer side marginal portions being joined to the lower end portions of the said right and left side marginal portions of said back panel, said front panels including fabric pocket defining means secured thereto defining upwardly opening upper chest and lower waist pockets on the exterior of each of said front panels, the upper remote outer side marginal portions of said front panels and the upper portions of the corresponding side marginal portions of said back panel being spaced apart and defining upper arm openings therebetween below said shoulder covering portions, each lower pocket fabric pocket defining means defining inner, outer, bottom and opposite side walls disposed forwardly of the corresponding front panel, each lower pocket fabric defining means also defining an upstanding partition generally paralleling the corresponding side walls, extending between the corresponding inner and outer walls intermediate the side walls, permanently anchored relative to one of the corresponding inner and outer walls and releasably secured to the other of said corresponding inner and outer walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
280 words
A garment for use by photographers to contain and protectively support photographic equipment including cameras, lenses, film and film packs, filters and meters, etc., said garment including a front opening body having a back panel defining upper, lower and opposite right and left side marginal portions and a pair of right and left side front panels defining upper, lower and adjacent inner and remote outer side marginal portions, the upper marginal portions of said front panels and the right and left hand portions of the upper marginal portions of said back panel being joined together to define right and left shoulder covering portions of said garment, the lower end portions of said remote outer side marginal portions being joined to the lower end portions of the said right and left side marginal portions of said back panel, said front panels including fabric pocket defining means secured thereto defining upwardly opening upper chest and lower waist pockets on the exterior of each of said front panels, the upper remote outer side marginal portions of said front panels and the upper portions of the corresponding side marginal portions of said back panel being spaced apart and defining upper arm openings therebetween below said shoulder covering portions, each lower pocket fabric pocket defining means defining inner, outer, bottom and opposite side walls disposed forwardly of the corresponding front panel, each lower pocket fabric defining means also defining an upstanding partition generally paralleling the corresponding side walls, extending between the corresponding inner and outer walls intermediate the side walls, permanently anchored relative to one of the corresponding inner and outer walls and releasably secured to the other of said corresponding inner and outer walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the upper and lower pockets on the exteriors of said front panels are vertically spaced, said front panels, intermediate corresponding upper and lower pockets being double fabric panel thickness including inner and outer panels, and generally horizontal slits formed in said outer panels adjacent said upper pocket, and slide fastener means removably closing said slits.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said upper pocket fabric pocket defining means includes slide fastener closable flap portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said lower pocket fabric pocket defining means includes means defining padded wall portions for front, rear and opposite side wall portions of the said waist pockets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said lower pocket fabric pocket defining means includes downwardly opening pocket flap structure removably securable in closed positions by cooperating first and second fabric fastener means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the upper surface of at least one of said shoulder covering portions includes a first elongated strip portion of a first fabric fastening material secured thereto and extending transversely thereof, and a second elongated strip portion of a second fabric fastening material anchored at one end to a corresponding end of said first strip portion and positionable over and releasably engageable with said first strip portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
278 words
A garment for use by photograhers to contain and protectively support photographic equipment including cameras, lenses, film and film packs, filters and meters, etc., said garment including a front opening body having a back panel defining upper, lower and opposite right and left side marginal portions and a pair of right and left side front panels defining upper, lower and adjacent inner and remote outer side marginal portions, the upper marginal portions of said front panels and the right and left hand portions of the upper marginal portions of said back panel being joined together to define right and left shoulder covering portions of said garment, the lower end portions of said remote outer side marginal portions being joined to the lower end portions of the said right and left side marginal portions of said back panel, said front panels including fabric pocket defining means secured thereto defining an upwardly opening lower waist pocket on the exterior of each of said front panels, the upper remote outer side marginal portions of said front panels and the upper portions of the corresponding side marginal portions of said back panel being spaced apart and defining upper arm openings therebetween below said shoulder covering portions, each lower pocket fabric pocket defining means defining inner, outer, bottom and opposite side walls disposed forwardly of the corresponding front panel, each lower pocket fabric defining means also defining an upstanding partition generally paralleling the corresponding side walls, extending between the corresponding inner and outer walls intermediate the side walls, permanently anchored relative to one of the corresponding inner and outer walls and releasably secured to the other of said corresponding inner and outer walls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
278 words
A garment for use by photograhers to contain and protectively support photographic equipment including cameras, lenses, film and film packs, filters and meters, etc., said garment including a front opening body having a back panel defining upper, lower and opposite right and left side marginal portions and a pair of right and left side front panels defining upper, lower and adjacent inner and remote outer side marginal portions, the upper marginal portions of said front panels and the right and left hand portions of the upper marginal portions of said back panel being joined together to define right and left shoulder covering portions of said garment, the lower end portions of said remote outer side marginal portions being joined to the lower end portions of the said right and left side marginal portions of said back panel, said front panels including fabric pocket defining means secured thereto defining an upwardly opening lower waist pocket on the exterior of each of said front panels, the upper remote outer side marginal portions of said front panels and the upper portions of the corresponding side marginal portions of said back panel being spaced apart and defining upper arm openings therebetween below said shoulder covering portions, each lower pocket fabric pocket defining means defining inner, outer, bottom and opposite side walls disposed forwardly of the corresponding front panel, each lower pocket fabric defining means also defining an upstanding partition generally paralleling the corresponding side walls, extending between the corresponding inner and outer walls intermediate the side walls, permanently anchored relative to one of the corresponding inner and outer walls and releasably secured to the other of said corresponding inner and outer walls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said lower pocket fabric pocket defining means includes means defining padded wall portions for front, rear and opposite side wall portions of the said waist pockets.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said upstanding partition comprises a multiply padded partition.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-30 | 1984-06-30 | 1984-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-30 | 1988-06-30 | 1988-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-30 | 1992-06-30 | 1992-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |