US4253198A
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Rescue suit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-29
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A rescue suit having belt loops positioned on the external surface of the suit, in close proximity to the line of the armpits, which engage a belt that holds a D ring for engaging a life line at the body of the suit. The rescue suit also has integral boots completely or partially coated with a tough, tear and puncture resistant plastic, a strip of highly reflective tape attached horizontally on the back of the suit near the shoulder line and a cinch strap located to circumscribe each leg near the upper thigh close to the crotch area. Reflective strips of tape may also be attached and circumscribe the suit at the wrists. A mask may be engaged to the inner surface of the hood. The mask is adapted to fully cover the face except for an eye-nose opening and may have sufficient length to extend under the zipper.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Estabrook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:54
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/012; A41D13/02; B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/087; A41D2200/00; A41D2200/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A rescue suit to be worn by a human in cold water, the suit comprising a body portion, a pair of arm portions and a pair of leg portions extending from the body portion, each of the leg portions terminating in a boot portion and each of the arms terminating in a glove portion, each of the boot portions including material having greater tensile strength than the remaining part of the leg portion, the body portion having an external surface, a first belt loop and a second belt loop extending from the external surface, the first belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between an arm portion and the body portion and the second belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between the other arm portion and the body portion, and a safety belt positioned within said belt loops for securement of a rescue device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A rescue suit to be worn by a human in cold water, the suit comprising a body portion, a pair of arm portions and a pair of leg portions extending from the body portion, each of the leg portions terminating in a boot portion and each of the arms terminating in a glove portion, each of the boot portions including material having greater tensile strength than the remaining part of the leg portion, the body portion having an external surface, a first belt loop and a second belt loop extending from the external surface, the first belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between an arm portion and the body portion and the second belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between the other arm portion and the body portion, and a safety belt positioned within said belt loops for securement of a rescue device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
157 words
A rescue suit to be worn by a human in cold water, the suit comprising a body portion, a pair of arm portions and a pair of leg portions extending from the body portion, the body portion, arm portions and leg portions having, in combination, the general external configuration of a human body, each of the leg portions having a leg external surface and having a cinch strap engaged to the leg external surface in close proximity to the body portion, the body portion having an external surface, a first belt loop and a second belt loop extending from the external surface, the first belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between an arm portion and the body portion and the second belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between the other arm portion and the body portion, and a safety belt positioned within said belt loops for securement of a rescue device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
157 words
A rescue suit to be worn by a human in cold water, the suit comprising a body portion, a pair of arm portions and a pair of leg portions extending from the body portion, the body portion, arm portions and leg portions having, in combination, the general external configuration of a human body, each of the leg portions having a leg external surface and having a cinch strap engaged to the leg external surface in close proximity to the body portion, the body portion having an external surface, a first belt loop and a second belt loop extending from the external surface, the first belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between an arm portion and the body portion and the second belt loop positioned in close proximity to the junction between the other arm portion and the body portion, and a safety belt positioned within said belt loops for securement of a rescue device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
A rescue suit to be worn by a human in cold water, the suit comprising a body portion, a pair of arm portions and a pair of leg portions extending from the body portion, the body portion, arm portions and leg portions defining, in combination, the general external configuration of the human body, the body portion having a front external surface and a rear external surface and having a safety belt in removeable, circumscribing relation thereto, the safety belt having a D ring engaged thereto in close proximity to the rear external surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
93 words
A rescue suit to be worn by a human in cold water, the suit comprising a body portion, a pair of arm portions and a pair of leg portions extending from the body portion, the body portion, arm portions and leg portions defining, in combination, the general external configuration of the human body, the body portion having a front external surface and a rear external surface and having a safety belt in removeable, circumscribing relation thereto, the safety belt having a D ring engaged thereto in close proximity to the rear external surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A rescue suit as set forth in claim 2 further comprising a strip of highly visible tape, at least one of the arm portions having a wrist, the strip of tape positioned in circumscribing relation to the wrist.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
A rescue suit as set forth in claim 2 further comprising a mask and a hood portion, the hood portion extending from the body portion and including an edge defining a facial opening, and an inner surface, the mask extending from the hood portion and having an opening whereby the mask may be positioned across the facial opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A rescue suit as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of the leg portions having a leg external surface and having a cinch strap engaged to the leg external surface in close proximity to the body portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A rescue suit as set forth in claim 6 wherein the external surface comprises a front external surface and a rear external surface, and said safety belt in removeable, circumscribing relation to the body portion, the safety belt having a D ring engaged thereto, in close proximity to the rear external surface.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |