# US 12,181,253 B2 · Riot gear

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- Number: US 12,181,253 B2
- Document ID: US12181253B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/162,558
- Filed: 2021-01-29
- Published: 2021-10-07
- Granted: 2024-12-31
- Earliest claimed: 2017-04-05
- Assignees: Sirchie Acquisition Company, LLC.
- Applicants: Sirchie Acquisition Company, LLC.
- Inventors: John Roby; Jason Emerline; Andrew Mariella; Thomas Africa; Kevin Vititoe; Sherry Jones; Oren Shai; Lauren Angell
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12181253B2

## CPC

- F41H 1/00: Personal protection gear (shields for personal use F41H5/08; {footwear for use in minefields A43B3/0026}; for protection against chemical warfare A62B)
- A41D 13/0506: {Hip}
- A41D 13/0512: {Neck or shoulders area}
- A41D 13/0518: {Chest}
- A41D 13/0543: {Legs (knee or foot A41D13/06; protectors for the legs of players or sportmen A63B71/1225)}
- A41D 13/0562: {with hook and loop fastener}
- A41D 13/0568: {with straps}
- A41D 13/065: {Knee protectors}
- A41D 13/08: Arm or hand (protective gloves A41D19/015 {; protectors for the hands of players or sportsmen A63B71/14})
- A41D 27/201: {Pocket closures}
- A63B 71/1225: {for the legs, e.g. thighs, knees, ankles, feet}
- F41H 1/02: Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics {(F41H5/04 takes precedence)}
- A41D 2300/32: using hook and loop-type fasteners
- A41D 2600/10: for sport activities
- A41D 2600/20: for working activities
- A63B 2071/1208: {for the breast and the abdomen, e.g. breast plates}
- A63B 2071/1233: {for the hip}
- A63B 2071/1241: {for the thigh}
- A63B 2071/125: {for the knee}
- A63B 2071/1258: {for the shin, e.g. shin guards}
- A63B 2071/1283: {for the foot}
- F41H: ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
- A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

A body protection system comprising multiple protective assemblies that permits adjustability of the multiple assemblies in respect to one another thereby permitting a complete body protection system that is usable across different size personnel. The multiple protective assemblies may be separately adjusted permitting a one-size-fits-most capability for the different sized personnel. The body protection system permits reuse among different sized people thereby reducing overall costs associated with protecting members of law enforcement, military or other organizations. The body protection system may include a unique adjustable neck protectors that provides enhanced protection for the neck area. The various multiple protective assemblies may suspend directly or indirectly from the shoulder pad assemblies providing a common comprehensive suspension system for a wearer.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A thigh protector assembly comprising:
an upper portion comprising two straps for attaching at least one thigh protector to a belt, the two straps defining a space therebetween for permitting attaching of a hip pad or holster to the belt through the defined space; and
a lower portion comprising a pair of thigh plates attached to a thigh pad forming the at least one thigh protector, the pair of thigh plates defining a vertical hinge area therebetween when the at least one thigh protector is worn, the pair of thigh plates configured to permit the at least one thigh protector to be opened and placed about a thigh of a wearer positioning the vertical hinge area on a lateral side of the thigh in relation to a front side of the thigh, wherein the lower portion further comprises at least one rib extending laterally from a face of one of the pair of thigh plates and a post extending vertically from the at least one rib for receiving and supporting a shield on the at least one rib behind the post when the at least one thigh protector is worn.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The thigh protector assembly of claim 1, wherein the vertical hinge area permits opening and placing of the at least one thigh protector about a wide range of thigh circumferences for providing a one-size-fits-many thigh protector.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The thigh protector assembly of claim 1, wherein the lower portion further comprises at least one notch formed in a top edge of one of the pair of thigh plates for assisting in keeping a shield in place on the thigh protector assembly.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The thigh protector assembly of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable securing mechanism for closing the lower portion about a thigh of the wearer.