Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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BALLISTIC VEST CARRIER COVER SYSTEM
WITH POUCHES FOR HARD ARMOR PANELS
[0001] FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to police
equipment, more particularly, to outer carrier wearing of
soft body armor, law enforcement duty belts and methods for
suspending them.
[0003] DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
[0004] Standard equipment for peace officers includes
the wearing of an undershirt or turtleneck, a ballistic
soft body armor vest, and a police uniform shirt over the
vest. The body armor vest includes a carrier, two armor
panels, and attachable/detachable fasteners, typically hook
and loop fasteners. One armor panel fits into a front
carrier through an opening in the bottom of the front
carrier and the other armor panel fits into a rear carrier
through an opening in the bottom of the rear carrier. The
attachable/detachable fasteners attach the front and rear
carriers together around the wearer's waist and over the
shoulders to form the vest.
[0005] The body armor vest traps excess body heat around
the torso in warm weather and is uncomfortable due to the
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constant compression and weight of the armor. It is also
very inconvenient to remove the body armor carrier prior to
the conclusion of the wearer's shift. For this reason
there has been a move towards the wearing of outer carrier
ballistic vests.
[0006] Most outer carrier vests are made from heavy-duty
nylon or polyester materials and are fitted to a particular
brand of soft body armor panels. The panels are removed
from the front and rear carriers and inserted into the
bottom of the carrier vest. The carrier vest has
attachable/detachable, typically hook and loop, fasteners
at the sides for adjustment and removal. Use of the
carrier vest's fasteners rather than those supplied by the
manufacturer with the body armor panels may void the armor
warranty. The carrier vests are made to somewhat match the
look of a uniform shirt on the outside and are typically
worn over a police shirt. The carrier vest is independent
from the duty belt and sits above it on the torso.
[0007] There are occasional situations where additional
armor protection is desired. The additional protection can
take the form of hard armor plates covering the front and
rear torso. Typically, the hard armor plates are installed
in a separate carrier and donned when needed. The extra
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bulk from the plate carrier can further restrict the
movements of the wearer.
[0008] BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The present invention is a front pouch, a rear
pouch, and optional side pouches for hard armor plates
incorporated into any ballistic vest carrier cover.
[0010] Briefly, the carrier cover has a mantle that goes
over the wearer's shoulders from a front panel at the front
waist to rear panel at the rear waist. The mantle has a
fabric outer layer, an optional interlining to protect the
outer layer from abrasion from the body armor panel
carriers, and a liner that is typically a polyester mesh.
[0011] The liner is attached to the outer layer to form
a front pocket and a rear pocket that receive the body
armor panel carriers. Side armor openings and optional
lateral openings provide access to the pockets. The armor
openings allow the use of the body armor waist straps that
are supplied with the body armor for individual adjustment.
The front and rear panel carriers are attached together at
the shoulders using the body armor shoulder straps supplied
with the body armor.
[0012] Waist panels extend from the lower end of the
rear panel at the armor openings, over the waist straps,
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and detachably attach at the front panel armor openings.
The waist panels are preferably composed substantially of a
stretch fabric and detachably attach to the front panel any
type of detachable fasteners, preferably zippers.
[0013] The present invention incorporates a front pouch
and/or a rear pouch into a carrier cover of any type. The
front and rear pouches are inside the front and rear armor
pockets, respectively, with access from the outside of the
carrier cover. The present invention also contemplates the
optional incorporation of side pouches in the side panels
of the carrier cover.
[0014] In one configuration, the pouch is attached to
the inside of the outer layer within the pocket. The pouch
is a single fabric sheet that is attached to the outer
layer around the sheet perimeter. In another
configuration, the pouch is a bag that hangs in the pocket.
The upper edges of the bag are attached to the outer layer
so that the bag hangs freely within the pocket.
Optionally, the bottom end of the bag is tacked to the
outer layer.
[0015] In one configuration, the top end of the pouch is
accessed via a lateral opening in the outer layer. The
lateral opening is closed by a openable fastener, such as a
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zipper, hook and loop fastener, or snaps. In another
configuration, the front pouch is accessed via a vertical
opening in the outer layer that is closed by an openable
vertical fastener, such as a zipper, hook and loop
fastener, or snaps. Optionally, the opening and fastener
are hidden behind a placket that is pulled aside for
access.
[0016] In one embodiment, the pouches are sized to
accept one size of armor plate so they do not slide around
inside the pouches. In another embodiment, the pouches can
be used with a variety of armor plates having different
widths. The pouches have internal vertical sizing strips
that are strips of detachable fasteners, preferably hook
and loop fasteners or snaps. The sizing strips come in
opposed pairs so that the armor plate is kept centered.
[0017] In another embodiment, the pouches can be used
with a variety of armor plates having different
thicknesses. The pouch is sized for the thickest plate and
internal loop fasteners mate to a corresponding hook
fastener on the thinner plates.
[0018] Optionally, there are side pouches in the waist
panels for side armor plates. In one configuration, the
waist panel has an outer layer and an inner layer that are
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attached at the top edge, bottom edge, rear edge, and the
lower portion of the front edge, forming the pouch and a
vertical side armor pouch opening. The lower portion
extends upwardly far enough so that the side armor plate
does not fall out after being installed.
[0019] In another configuration, the outer and inner
layers are attached around the edges, forming the pouch.
The top end of the side pouch is accessed via a lateral
opening in the outer layer that is closed by an openable
fastener, such as a zipper, hook and loop fastener, or
snaps.
[0020] Objects of the present invention will become
apparent in light of the following drawings and detailed
description of the invention.
[0021] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] For a fuller understanding of the nature and
object of the present invention, reference is made to the
accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0023] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the ballistic
vest carrier cover of the present invention;
[0024] FIG. 2 is a front view of the carrier cover of
FIG. 1 showing several options;
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[0025] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of one fabric
structure of the carrier cover of FIG. 1 taken at A-A;
[0026] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a long-sleeve
pullover shirt for use with the carrier cover of the
present invention;
[0027] FIG. 5 is a view of the inside of the carrier
cover of FIG. 1;
[0028] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the carrier cover
of FIG. 1 with body armor carriers installed;
[0029] FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of the
bottom opening for installing the armor carrier;
[0030] FIG. 8 is a front view of a carrier cover showing
the front armor pocket and the single sheet front armor
pouch in phantom with a lateral opening;
[0031] FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of FIG. 8
taken at B-B of the front armor pocket and the single sheet
embodiment of the front armor pouch with the lateral
opening;
[0032] FIG. 10 is a front view of a carrier cover
showing the front armor pocket and the bag front armor
pouch in phantom with a lateral opening;
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[0033] FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of FIG. 10
taken at C-C of the front armor pocket and the bag front
armor pouch with the lateral opening;
[0034] FIG. 12 is a front view of a carrier cover
showing the front armor pocket and the single sheet front
armor pouch in phantom with a vertical opening;
[0035] FIG. 13 is a top cross-sectional view of FIG. 12
taken at D-D of the front armor pocket and the single sheet
front armor pouch with the vertical opening;
[0036] FIG. 14 is a rear view of a carrier cover showing
the rear armor pocket and the rear armor pouch in phantom;
[0037] FIG. 15 is a front view of a carrier cover
showing the front armor pocket and the front armor pouch
with optional sizing strips in phantom and an optional
thickness loop fastener in phantom;
[0038] FIG. 16 is a top cross-sectional view of FIG. 15
taken at E-E showing the front armor pocket and the front
armor pouch with the optional sizing strips and the
optional thickness loop fastener;
[0039] FIG. 17 is a view of the bottom rear of a carrier
cover showing a first configuration of the side armor
pouches in phantom with a vertical opening;
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[0040] FIG. 18 is a right side view of a carrier cover
showing a first configuration of the right side armor pouch
in phantom with a closed lateral opening;
[0041] FIG. 19 is a left side view of a carrier cover
showing the FIG. 18 configuration of the left side armor
pouch in phantom with an open lateral opening;
[0042] FIG. 20 is a front cross-sectional view of FIG.
18 taken at F-F of the right side armor pouch;
[0043] FIG. 21 is a front view of a carrier cover
showing a partial installation of a front armor panel into
the front pouch in partial phantom;
[0044] FIG. 22 is a front view of a carrier cover
showing a front armor panel installed the front pouch in
phantom;
[0045] FIG. 23 is a rear view of a carrier cover showing
a rear armor panel installed the rear pouch in phantom;
[0046] FIG. 24 is a right side view of a carrier cover
showing a right side armor panel installed the right side
pouch in phantom; and
[0047] FIG. 25 is a left side view of a carrier cover
showing a left side armor panel installed the left side
pouch in phantom.
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[0049] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0050] The present invention is a front pouch, a rear
pouch, and optional side pouches for hard armor plates
incorporated into a ballistic vest carrier cover.
[0051] The present invention contemplates that the
pouches can be incorporated into any carrier cover. One
such carrier cover is described in U.S. Patent Nos.
8,528,112 and 8,776,262.
[0052] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the carrier cover 10
has a mantle 12 that goes over the wearer's shoulders from
the front waist to rear waist and with a neck opening 16
that goes over the head. The mantle 12 includes a front
panel 60 and a rear panel 62. The mantle 12 has a fabric
outer layer 17, an optional interlining 18, and a liner 19,
as shown in FIG. 3. The carrier cover 10 is typically
designed to fit over a matching shirt 11, as shown in FIG.
4. From a distance and at first glance, the combination of
carrier cover 10 and shirt 11 are intended to appear as a
standard uniform shirt. The combination preserves the
officers tactical advantage gained by wearing "concealed"
armor that is more comfortable to wear versus most outer
carriers which do not match the shirts they are worn over.
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[0053] The optional interlining 18 attached to the outer
layer 17 protects the outer layer 17 from abrasion from the
body armor panel carriers 40, 42, thereby providing
strength and durability to the carrier 10.
[0054] The liner 19 is composed of a knit or woven
material that may be wicking or non-wicking in performance.
Typically, the majority of the liner 19 is a heavyweight
polyester mesh.
[0055] The liner 19 is attached to the outer layer 17 at
several places, as shown in FIG. 5. The layers 17, 19 are
attached at the front waist, as at 33, at the rear waist,
as at 34, at the neck opening 16, as at 35, along the right
side from a right front armor opening 48 adjacent to the
front waist 33 to right rear armor opening 50 adjacent to
the rear waist 34, as at 36, and along the left side from a
left front armor opening 49 adjacent to the front waist 33
to left rear armor opening 51 adjacent to the rear waist
34, as at 37. The front armor openings 48, 49 are
separated by the front waist attachment 33, and the rear
armor openings 50, 51 are separated by the rear waist
attachment 34. The attachments 33-37 can be stitched and
reinforced with durable fabrics, such as polyester or
nylon, to prevent abrasion and wear.
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[0056] Because the outer layer 17 and liner 19 are only
attached at the edges, two pockets are formed, a front
pocket 44 and a rear pocket 46, between the outer layer 17
and liner 19 for receiving the body armor panel carriers
40, 42, as shown in FIG. 6. Openings 48-51 between the
waist attachments 33, 34 and the ends of the side
attachments 36, 37 provide access to the pockets 44, 46 for
installing and removing the armor panel carriers 40, 42.
[0057] Optionally, and in addition to the side openings
48-51, the present invention contemplates that there may be
lateral openings 76 in the liner 19 for inserting the armor
panel carriers 40, 42 into the pockets 44, 46. Either the
front, the rear, or both the front and rear can have a
lateral opening 76. In one configuration, the waist
attachments 33, 34 are zippers, hook and loop fasteners, or
other openable fasteners that facilitate inserting the
armor panel carriers 40, 42 into the pockets 44, 46 from
the bottom. In another configuration, the lateral opening
76 is formed by overlapping edges 77, 78 of the liner 19,
as in FIG. 8. The edges 77, 78 are closed by a zipper, a
hook and loop fastener, or other openable fastener 79.
[0058] The armor openings 48-51 allow the use of the
body armor waist straps 86 that are supplied with the body
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armor for individual adjustment. Each waist strap fastener
88 attaches to a mating hook and loop fastener 82 on the
body armor panel carrier 40, 42, while extending around the
wearer's side.
[0059] Optional tunnels 52, 53 at each shoulder between
the front pocket 44 and the rear pocket 46 allow fastening
of the front and rear armor panel carriers 40, 42.
Optional openings 54, 55 in the liner 19 at the shoulders
25 facilitate attaching the two armor panel carriers 40, 42
together at the shoulders 25 using the body armor shoulder
straps 88 supplied with body armor. Each shoulder strap
fastener 88 attaches to a mating hook and loop fastener 84
on the body armor panel carriers 40, 42, while extending
over the wearer's shoulder.
[0060] Waist panels 74, 75 extend from the lower end of
the rear panel 62 at the armor openings 50, 51. The waist
panels 74, 75 allow for improved ventilation, better fit,
and freer motion, and are preferably composed substantially
of a stretch fabric. The amount of stretch is
significantly more than what is considered a non-stretch
material. The present invention considers that a material
that increases in length by at least 8% when under tension
is a stretch material. The waist panels 74, 75 help hide
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the body armor panel carriers 40, 42 and body armor straps
86 outside of the pockets 44, 46, thereby facilitating the
illusion of a standard uniform shirt.
[0061] The waist panels 74, 75 removably attach to the
front panel 60 by detachable panel fasteners 63, 64. Any
type of detachable fasteners can be used including hook and
loop fasteners, snaps, buckles, and hook and eye closures.
The preferred panel fasteners 63, 64 are zippers 65, 66
because they are difficult to remove during an altercation.
[0062] Hard armor plates are well-known in the industry.
They are rigid plates, typically made of coated steel,
ceramic, polyethylene, or carbon composites. Front armor
plates are made to cover the front torso, rear armor plates
are made to cover the rear torso, and side armor plates are
made to cover the side rib cage. The front and rear armor
plates are generally contoured to fit the front and rear
torso of a wearer and come in a range of sizes, typically
from 8" x 10" to 11" x 14". They are also found in a range
of thickness, ranging from 1/4" to 1-1/4". Various
combinations of materials and thicknesses provide for a
wide range of available protection levels. Side armor
plates typically have a single curve to hug the body. They
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come in a range of sizes from 6" x 6" to 8" x 10" and in
thicknesses from 1/2" to 1-1/4".
[0063] The present invention incorporates a front pouch
102 and/or a rear pouch 104 into a carrier cover 10 of any
type. The front pouch 102 is inside the front armor pocket
44 with access from the outside of the carrier cover 10 to
facilitate quick installation of a front armor plate 92.
The rear pouch 104 is inside the rear armor pocket 46 with
access from the outside of the carrier cover 10 to
facilitate quick installation of a rear armor plate 94.
[0064] The present invention also contemplates the
optional incorporation of side pouches 106, 108 in the side
panels 74, 75 of the carrier cover 10 with access from the
outside of the carrier cover 10 to facilitate quick
installation of side armor plates 96, 98.
[0065] One configuration of the front pouch 102 is shown
in FIGS. 8 and 9. The front pouch 102 is attached to the
inside of the outer layer 17 within the pocket 44. The
front pouch 102 is a single fabric sheet 112 that is
attached to the outer layer 17 around the sheet perimeter
114. The single sheet 112 is attached only to the outer
layer 17 so it does not interfere with installation of the
front armor carrier 40 into the front pocket 44. In
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reference to the incorporated pouch, the outer layer 17 is
intended to include any interlining 18 that may be attached
to the outer layer 17.
[0066] In another configuration, shown in FIGS. 10 and
11, the front pouch 102 is a bag 118. The upper edges 120,
122 of the bag 118 are attached to the outer layer 17 so
that the bag 118 hangs freely within the front pocket 44.
Optionally, the bottom end 124 of the bag 118 is tacked to
the outer layer 17 so that it does not fold or otherwise
crease in a way that prevents easy installation of the
front armor plate 92, as described below, interfere with
installation of the front armor carrier 40 into the front
pocket 44. As with the single sheet 112, the bag 118 is
attached only to the outer layer 17 so it does not
interfere with installation of the front armor carrier 40.
[0067] In the embodiment of FIGS. 8-11, the top end of
the front pouch 102 is accessed via a front lateral opening
128 in the outer layer 17 that extends across the front
panel 60 high on the chest. The front lateral opening 128
is closed by a front openable fastener 130, such as a
zipper, hook and loop fastener, or snaps.
[0068] In another embodiment, the front pouch 102 is
accessed via a front vertical opening 134, as shown in
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FIGS. 12 and 13. The front vertical opening 134 in the
outer layer 17 extends vertically along the front panel 60
from below the neck 16 to above the waist 59, preferably in
the center of the front panel 60. A vertical front opening
134 is closed by a vertical openable fastener 136, such as
a zipper, hook and loop fastener, or snaps. Optionally, as
shown in FIG. 12, the vertical fastener 136 and vertical
opening 134 are hidden behind a placket 22. The placket 22
is pulled aside for access to the vertical fastener 136 and
vertical opening 134.
[0069] In the embodiment of FIGS. 12 and 13, the front
pouch 102 is a single fabric sheet 138 that is attached
around the perimeter 140 to the outer layer 17. As with
the single sheet 112 above, the single sheet 138 is
attached only to the outer layer 17 so it does not
interfere with installation of the front armor carrier 40
into the front pocket 44.
[0070] The rear pouch 104 is shown in FIG. 14. A
lateral opening 150 in the outer layer 17 extends across
the rear panel 62 high on the back, just below the neck 16.
The rear pouch 104 can take either the single sheet form or
the bag form described above with reference to the front
pouch 102.
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[0071] The rear lateral opening 150 is closed by a rear
openable fastener 152, such as a zipper, a hook and loop
fastener, or snaps.
[0072] The sheet 112, 138 and bag 118 of the front and
rear pouches 102, 104 are composed of a fabric material
that is robust enough to handle the weight and abrasion
from armor plates 92, 94. Materials include coated nylon
and nylon and polyester meshes.
[0073] In one embodiment, the pouches 102, 104 are
intended for use with a single size and thickness of armor
plates 92, 94, and are sized accordingly so that the armor
plates 92, 94 do not slide around inside the pouches 102,
104.
[0074] In another embodiment, the pouches 102, 104 are
intended for use with a variety of armor plates 92, 94
having different widths. To prevent the armor plates 92,
94 from sliding from side to side, the pouches 102, 104
have internal vertical sizing strips 160a, 160b
(collectively, 160), as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 with the
single sheet embodiment of the front pouch 102. The sizing
strips 160 come in opposed pairs 160a, 160b so that the
armor plate 92, 94 is kept centered on the torso when
installed in the pouch 102, 104. The sizing strips 160 are
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strips of detachable fasteners, preferably hook and loop
fasteners. Other detachable fasteners may be used, such as
strips of snaps.
[0075] In another embodiment, the pouches 102, 104 are
intended for use with a variety of armor plates 92, 94
having different thicknesses. The pouches 102, 104 are
sized so that the thickest plate 92, 94 fits snuggly. To
prevent the thinner armor plates 92, 94 from sliding
around, the pouches 102, 104 each have an internal loop
fastener 162, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, that mates to a
corresponding hook fastener on the plate 92, 94.
[0076] Optionally, each pouch 102, 104 can accept more
than one armor plate 92, 94 at the same time in the event
the wearer wants more protection than is available from a
single plate 92, 94.
[0077] Optionally, there is a right pouch 106 in the
right waist panel 74 and a left pouch 108 in the left waist
panel 75 for side armor plates 96, 98, as shown in FIGS.
17-20. The present invention contemplates several
configurations for the side pouches 106, 108.
[0078] One configuration of the side pouches 106, 108 is
shown in FIG. 17. Referring to the right pouch 106 (the
left pouch 108 is the mirror image), the waist panel 74 has
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an outer layer 192 and an inner layer 194 that are attached
at the top edge 196, bottom edge 198, rear edge 200, and
the lower portion 204 of the front edge, forming the pouch
106 and a vertical right pouch opening 186 through which
the pouch 106 is accessed. The lower portion 204 extends
upwardly far enough so that the side armor plate does not
fall out after being installed. Consequently, the opening
186 typically does not need an openable fastener. The
outer layer 192 and inner layer 194 are preferably composed
of a stretch fabric, which provides pressure to retain the
armor plate 96 in the pouch 106. The inner layer 194 is
preferably composed of a mesh fabric.
[0079] The present invention does contemplate, however,
the opening 186 may have an openable fastener.
[0080] Another configuration of the side pouches 106,
108 is shown in FIGS. 18-20. As shown in FIG. 20, the
waist panel 74 has an outer layer 174 and an inner layer
176 that are attached around the edges 178, forming the
pouch 106. The top end of the right pouch 106 is accessed
via a lateral opening 170 in the outer layer 174 or between
the outer layer 174 and inner layer 176 that extends across
the right waist panel 74. The lateral opening 170 is
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optionally closed by an openable fastener 172, such as a
zipper, hook and loop fastener or snaps.
[0081] The carrier cover 10 is used in two steps.
First, the armor panel carriers 40, 42 are installed into
the pockets 44, 46, as in FIG. 6, and the shoulder straps
88 are arranged as necessary over the shoulders 25,
attaching the front and rear armor panel carriers 40, 42
together. The carrier cover 10 is placed over the wearer's
head and the waist straps 86 attach the armor panel
carriers 40, 42 together at the waist. Each waist panel
74, 75 is pulled over the waist straps 86 and the fasteners
63, 64 are attached, whereby the waist straps 86 are hidden
by the waist panels 74, 75.
[0082] At this point, none of the armor plates are
installed. The wearer goes about his business, walking,
driving, etc.
[0083] When a situation arises where the extra
protection afforded by the armor plates is desired, the
plates can be installed without taking the carrier cover 10
off. The front fastener 130, 136 is opened to gain access
to the front pouch 102. The front armor plate 92 is
inserted into the front pouch 102, as in FIG. 21, and the
fastener 130, 136 is closed, as in FIG. 22. The rear
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fastener 152 is opened to gain access to the rear pouch
104. The rear armor plate 94 is inserted into the rear
pouch 104 and the fastener 152 is closed, as in FIG. 23.
If the wearer has a partner, it may be easier for the
partner to install the rear armor plate 94.
[0084] If the pouches 102, 104 include sizing strips
160, the appropriate strips 160a, 160b are attached and/or
detached to size the pouch 102, 104 to the armor plate 92,
94 that is being used.
[0085] If the carrier cover 10 has the preferred side
pouches 106, 108 of FIG. 17, the side panel fasteners 63,
64 are detached to provide access to the inside of the side
panels 74, 75. The right side armor pouch opening 186 is
pulled open to gain access to the right side armor pouch
106 and the right side armor plate 96 is inserted through
the opening 186 into the pouch 106, as in FIGS. 24 and 25.
The left side armor plate 98 is inserted into the left side
armor pouch 108 through the left side armor pouch opening
188. Then the side panel fasteners 63, 64 are reattached.
[0086] The present invention also contemplates that the
armor plates can be installed and worn in the normal course
of the day. If the armor plates are light enough, they
will have only a small effect on wearer.
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[0087] Thus
it has been shown and described a ballistic
vest carrier cover system with pouches for hard armor
panels. Since certain changes may be made in the present
disclosure without departing from the present invention, it
is intended that all matter described in the foregoing
specification and shown in the accompanying drawings be
interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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