US4627112A
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Firefighter's coat
Assignee: Norcross Safety Products LLC
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Filing: 1985-05-13
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Granted: 1986-12-09
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Expires: 2005-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A firefighter's coat of the jacket type in which the jacket has a neck portion and a front portion and a rear portion and in which the front portion has a length which extends downwardly from the neck portion to a position immediately above the firefighter's legs and in which the rear portion is substantially longer than the front portion. The jacket is made of flame resistant, water resistant, and heat resistant material. The jacket also has a built-in vapor barrier. The jacket thus provides good protection for the firefighter, while also permitting good ventilation, and while also permitting freedom of leg movement for walking, crawling, and climbing, and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Grilliot
- 👤 Mary I. Grilliot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:06
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62B; A62B17/00; A62B17/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
An improved firefighter's coat adapted for use with firefighter's pants extending downwardly from the waist of the firefighter to provide for full protection of the firefighter while also providing for less weight and improved freedom of movement and ventilation to reduce stress, comprising a jacket constructed of heat, flame and water resistant materials, the jacket including full length sleeve portions connected by a neck portion, a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed below the firefighter's waist and adjacent the upper part of the firefighter's legs, the rear portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed significantly below the lower edge of the front portion and substantially above the knees of the firefighter to form a limited tail extension covering the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter, the front portion thus being significantly shorter than the rear portion to provide the firefighter's legs with freedom of movement while crawling and climbing, in addition to improved ventilation under the front portion, the limited tail extension of the rear portion of the jacket protecting the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter especially during forward bending or crawling, and the combined portions of the jacket also providing for reducing the total weight of the firefighter's coat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
An improved firefighter's coat adapted for use with firefighter's pants extending downwardly from the waist of the firefighter to provide for full protection of the firefighter while also providing for less weight and improved freedom of movement and ventilation to reduce stress, comprising a jacket constructed of heat, flame and water resistant materials, the jacket including full length sleeve portions connected by a neck portion, a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed below the firefighter's waist and adjacent the upper part of the firefighter's legs, the rear portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed significantly below the lower edge of the front portion and substantially above the knees of the firefighter to form a limited tail extension covering the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter, the front portion thus being significantly shorter than the rear portion to provide the firefighter's legs with freedom of movement while crawling and climbing, in addition to improved ventilation under the front portion, the limited tail extension of the rear portion of the jacket protecting the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter especially during forward bending or crawling, and the combined portions of the jacket also providing for reducing the total weight of the firefighter's coat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
230 words
An improved firefighter's coat adapted for use with firefighter's pants extending downwardly from the waist of the firefighter to provide for full protection of the firefighter while also providing for less weight and improved freedom of movement and ventilation to reduce stress, comprising a jacket constructed of heat, flame and water resistant materials, the jacket including full length sleeve portions connected by a neck portion, a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed below the firefighter's waist and adjacent the upper part of the firefighter's legs, the rear portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed about six inches below the lower edge of the front portion and substantially above the knees of the firefighter to form a limited tail extension covering the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter, the front portion thus being significantly shorter than the rear portion to provide the firefighter's legs with freedom of movement while crawling and climbing, in addition to improved ventilation under the front portion, the limited tail extension of the rear portion of the jacket protecting the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter especially during forward bending or crawling, and the combined portions of the jacket also providing for reducing the total weight of the firefighter's coat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
230 words
An improved firefighter's coat adapted for use with firefighter's pants extending downwardly from the waist of the firefighter to provide for full protection of the firefighter while also providing for less weight and improved freedom of movement and ventilation to reduce stress, comprising a jacket constructed of heat, flame and water resistant materials, the jacket including full length sleeve portions connected by a neck portion, a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed below the firefighter's waist and adjacent the upper part of the firefighter's legs, the rear portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed about six inches below the lower edge of the front portion and substantially above the knees of the firefighter to form a limited tail extension covering the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter, the front portion thus being significantly shorter than the rear portion to provide the firefighter's legs with freedom of movement while crawling and climbing, in addition to improved ventilation under the front portion, the limited tail extension of the rear portion of the jacket protecting the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter especially during forward bending or crawling, and the combined portions of the jacket also providing for reducing the total weight of the firefighter's coat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
233 words
An improved firefighter's coat adapted for use with firefighter's pants extending downwardly from the waist of the firefighter to provide for full protection of the firefighter while also providing for less weight and improved freedom of movement and ventilation to reduce stress, comprising a jacket constructed of heat, flame and water resistant materials, the jacket including full length sleeve portions connected by a neck portion, a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed about nine inches below the firefighter's waist and adjacent the upper part of the firefighter's legs, the rear portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed about six inches below the lower edge of the front portion and substantially above the knees of the firefighter to form a limited tail extension covering the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter, the front portion thus being significantly shorter than the rear portion to provide the firefighter's legs with freedom of movement while crawling and climbing, in addition to improved ventilation under the front portion, the limited tail extension of the rear portion of the jacket protecting the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter especially during forward bending or crawling, and the combined portions of the jacket also providing for reducing the total weight of the firefighter's coat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
233 words
An improved firefighter's coat adapted for use with firefighter's pants extending downwardly from the waist of the firefighter to provide for full protection of the firefighter while also providing for less weight and improved freedom of movement and ventilation to reduce stress, comprising a jacket constructed of heat, flame and water resistant materials, the jacket including full length sleeve portions connected by a neck portion, a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed about nine inches below the firefighter's waist and adjacent the upper part of the firefighter's legs, the rear portion extending downwardly from the neck portion and having a lower edge disposed about six inches below the lower edge of the front portion and substantially above the knees of the firefighter to form a limited tail extension covering the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter, the front portion thus being significantly shorter than the rear portion to provide the firefighter's legs with freedom of movement while crawling and climbing, in addition to improved ventilation under the front portion, the limited tail extension of the rear portion of the jacket protecting the lower rear part of the torso of the firefighter especially during forward bending or crawling, and the combined portions of the jacket also providing for reducing the total weight of the firefighter's coat.
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) | 1989-12-08 | 1990-06-09 | 1990-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-08 | 1994-06-09 | 1994-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-08 | 1998-06-09 | 1998-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |