Jun 17, 2025

US12332025 - Lumbar support pouch for ballistic vest

A lumbar support pouch for a ballistics vest comprises an elongate pouch having a first open end and a second open end. A laterally extending tab is attached to an upper side of the elongate pouch and is configured to attach to a lower end of a ballistics vest. A first medical kit is inserted into and retained by the first pocket and has a first grasping strap extending from the first medical kit for grasping by a user. A second medical kit is inserted into and retained by the second pocket and has a second grasping strap extending from the second medical kit for grasping by a user. The pouch and medical kits form a lumbar support for a ballistics vest when attached thereto.

Assignee: Terra Apparel, Inc.
Inventors: Benjamin Alexander Abair, Kaegan McInturff, Seth Carlstrom
Filing date: 2023-03-21

The patent describes a lumbar support pouch designed for attachment to a ballistic vest, featuring two open-ended pockets that hold medical kits with grasping straps for easy access. This pouch not only provides lumbar support but also ensures that essential medical supplies are readily available for users in tactical situations.

Claim 1

A lumbar support pouch for a ballistics vest, comprising: an elongate pouch, a first side of the elongate pouch forming a first open end and a second side of the elongate pouch forming a second open end; a laterally extending tab attached along and permanently attached to an upper side of the elongate pouch and configured to releasably attach to a lower end of a ballistics vest; a first medical kit inserted into and retained by a first pocket and having a first grasping strap extending from the first medical kit, the first grasping strap extending from the first open end of the elongate pouch for grasping by a user to remove the first medical kit from the first pocket; and a second medical kit inserted into and retained by a second pocket and having a second grasping strap extending from the second medical kit, the second grasping strap extending from the second open end of the elongate pouch for grasping by a user to remove the second medical kit from the second pocket. an elongate pouch, a first side of the elongate pouch forming a first open end and a second side of the elongate pouch forming a second open end; a laterally extending tab attached along and permanently attached to an upper side of the elongate pouch and configured to releasably attach to a lower end of a ballistics vest; a first medical kit inserted into and retained by a first pocket and having a first grasping strap extending from the first medical kit, the first grasping strap extending from the first open end of the elongate pouch for grasping by a user to remove the first medical kit from the first pocket; and a second medical kit inserted into and retained by a second pocket and having a second grasping strap extending from the second medical kit, the second grasping strap extending from the second open end of the elongate pouch for grasping by a user to remove the second medical kit from the second pocket.

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