May 27, 2025

US12313380 - Protective mantel and accessory hub

A protective mantel and accessory hub includes a primary yoke configured to be worn underneath an armor carrier. Sliding attachment points removably connect the armor carrier to the upper protector to allow for mobility and articulation. Accessories such as a throat guard and deltoid guards are removably attached to the mantel. Shoulder suspension members are inserted into the primary yoke to support and distribute the weight of the armor carrier. The armor carrier includes a magnetically attachable front accessory panel and zippered pouches on the front and back to receive and retain body armor plates.

Assignee: Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors: Randall Jered LeMarbe
Filing date: 2022-05-05

The patent describes a protective mantel designed to be worn under an armor carrier, featuring a primary yoke with sliding attachment points for mobility and accessory integration. It includes a central panel with elastic features for comfort and support, allowing for the attachment of various protective accessories.

Claim 1

A protective mantle and accessory hub, comprising: a primary yoke configured to drape at least partially over the thorax of the wearer; a central panel suspended between respective front sides of the primary yoke, wherein an elastic lateral expansion feature is disposed between the central panel and each of the respective front sides of the primary yoke; and a sliding attachment point disposed on the central panel of the primary yoke, which sliding attachment point attaches to an interior aspect of an armor carrier worn over the primary yoke, wherein the primary yoke retains one or more accessories. a primary yoke configured to drape at least partially over the thorax of the wearer; a central panel suspended between respective front sides of the primary yoke, wherein an elastic lateral expansion feature is disposed between the central panel and each of the respective front sides of the primary yoke; and a sliding attachment point disposed on the central panel of the primary yoke, which sliding attachment point attaches to an interior aspect of an armor carrier worn over the primary yoke, wherein the primary yoke retains one or more accessories.

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