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US4356569A
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Armored skin diving suit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-24
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2000-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A suit is provided having a flexible garment portion which mounts thereon, preferably at spaced intervals, a plurality of armor elements. The suit can be incorporated with a conventional wetsuit construction, or the armor can be imbedded in a chain mail garment worn exteriorly of a wetsuit.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeremiah S. Sullivan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:28
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41H; F41H1/00; F41H1/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A shark deterring suit comprising: a flexible garment, a plurality of rigid shield elements bonded to said garment substantially covering the surface area thereof, and said garment comprises a chain mail garment and said rigid shield elements are plastic molded at spaced intervals on said garment sandwiching said chain mail centrally of said shield elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A shark deterring suit comprising: a flexible garment, a plurality of rigid shield elements bonded to said garment substantially covering the surface area thereof, and said garment comprises a chain mail garment and said rigid shield elements are plastic molded at spaced intervals on said garment sandwiching said chain mail centrally of said shield elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A shark deterring suit comprising: a flexible garment, a plurality of rigid shield elements bonded to said garment substantially covering the surface area thereof, and said garment is made of chain mail and said shield elements are plastic with said mesh imbedded in one side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A shark deterring suit comprising: a flexible garment, a plurality of rigid shield elements bonded to said garment substantially covering the surface area thereof, and said garment is made of chain mail and said shield elements are plastic with said mesh imbedded in one side thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A shark deterring suit comprising: a flexible garment, a plurality of rigid shield elements bonded to said garment substantially covering the surface area thereof, said shield elements are small geometric shapes of interlocking planform imbedded in said garment in mutually spaced relation, and said garment is mesh and said geometric elements are variably sized distributed over the surface of said mesh to occupy the substantial surface area thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A shark deterring suit comprising: a flexible garment, a plurality of rigid shield elements bonded to said garment substantially covering the surface area thereof, said shield elements are small geometric shapes of interlocking planform imbedded in said garment in mutually spaced relation, and said garment is mesh and said geometric elements are variably sized distributed over the surface of said mesh to occupy the substantial surface area thereof.
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) | 1985-11-01 | 1986-05-03 | 1986-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-01 | 1990-05-03 | 1990-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-01 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |