Body Armor Carrier Vest

Abstract

An elastic body armor carrier vest is described. Embodiments of the invention are comprised of a front portion contain at least two pouches adapted to carry ballistic armor and/or trauma plates, and a rear portion comprising at least one pouch adapted to carry ballistic armor and/or trauma plates. Embodiments of the invention are comprised of elastic fabric to provide a cooler, better fitting garment, that holds ballistic armor inserts and trauma plates securely in position, enhancing the comfort and security of the wearer.

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       8 : A body armor carrier vest comprising:
 elastic fabric;   a vest front comprising at least two pouches;
 the pouch openings secured with fasteners; 
 the vest front further comprising waist fasteners; 
   and a vest rear comprising at least one pouch;
 and the vest rear further comprising waist fasteners. 
   
   
   
       9 : The elastic fabric of  claim 8  further comprising elastic fabric blends 
   
   
       10 : The elastic fabric of  claim 8  further comprising fabric with a 12% to 18% stretchability factor. 
   
   
       11 : The vest of  claim 8  further comprising breast retention material. 
   
   
       12 : The vest of  claim 8  further comprising shelf straps. 
   
   
       13 : The vest of  claim 8  further comprising a two piece vest with shoulder fasteners. 
   
   
       14 : The vest of  claim 8  further comprising:
 at least one ballistic armor insert in a first pouch of the vest front;   at least one trauma plate in a second pouch of the vest front;   and at least one ballistic armor insert in a vest rear pouch.   
   
   
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