Tactical flyers ensemble
AssigneeDavid Clark Company Incorporated
InventorsJohn W. Bassick, Edward A. DuBois, Daniel M. Barry
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Abstract
A tactical flyers ensemble includes a breathable full pressure half suit (“FPHS”) bladder worn as an undergarment beneath a coverall. The coverall has a lower section specially adapted to most effectively constrain the FPHS when the latter is pressurized under flight conditions. Although thus adapted, the coverall remains fully utilitarian and can be worn with or without the FPHS under conditions other than those immediately preparatory to or during actual flight.
Claims4
A protective garment ensemble for the crew member of a high performance military aircraft, said ensemble comprising:
- an undergarment configured to apply pressure to the lower torso and legs of the crew member, said undergarment including as integral components an inner tight-fitting sleeve cooperating with a loose-fitting outer sheathe to define a pressure chamber therebetween, said sleeve and sheathe being fabricated from a flexible micro-porous material;
- a coverall having an upper section configured to enclose the upper torso and arms of the crew member, and a lower section configured to enclose the lower torso and legs of the crew member, at least said lower section being fabricated of a breathable and flexible low stretch fabric;
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- conduit means for introducing a pressurized fluid into said pressure chamber, said conduit means comprising an integral component of said undergarment and being arranged to project through an opening in said coverall.
A coverall for the crew member of a military aircraft, said coverall comprising:
- an upper section configured to enclose the upper torso and arms of the crew member;
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- a lower section configured to enclose the lower torso and legs of the crew member, at least said lower section being fabricated of a breathable and flexible low stretch fabric.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.