Vest

Abstract

A weighted vest comprising a load-bearing belt and/or a mounting plate. The load-bearing belt comprising, an elongate belt-connector for receipt of a load from the weighted vest, a stabilising insert at the back of the belt, and a retainer; the mounting plate comprising one or more retaining clips for engagement with the weighted vest.

1 . A load-bearing belt for a weighted vest, the belt comprising, an elongate belt-connector for receipt of a load from the weighted vest, a stabilising insert at the back of the belt, and a retainer. 
     
     
         2 . The belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the belt-connector comprises a substantially rigid portion. 
     
     
         3 . The belt according to  claim 1 , wherein in use the belt-connector extends from the belt in a direction substantially parallel to the back of a wearer. 
     
     
         4 . The belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the belt-connector comprises a bar. 
     
     
         5 . The belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the there are two belt-connectors. 
     
     
         6 . The belt according to  claim 5 , wherein in use the belt-connectors form an A-frame, X-frame or are substantially parallel. 
     
     
         7 . The belt according to  claim 5 , wherein in use the belt-connectors form an A-frame. 
     
     
         8 . The belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the belt-connector is separable from the belt. 
     
     
         9 . The belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the belt-connectors are fabric covered. 
     
     
         10 . The belt according to  claim 1 , wherein the retainer is selected from hook-and-loop fastening, press studs, buttons, zips, clasps, buckle closure and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The belt according to  claim 1 , further comprising padding and/or, air pockets. 
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . A mounting plate for a pack comprising one or more retaining clips for engagement with a weighted vest. 
     
     
         14 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , wherein the retaining clips are integral to the plate. 
     
     
         15 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , wherein the retaining clips include barbs. 
     
     
         16 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , wherein there is an even number of retaining clips, and wherein the retaining clips are arranged in pairs. 
     
     
         17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . The mounting plate according to  claim 16 , wherein there are multiple pairs of retaining clips, each pair of different lengths 
     
     
         19 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , wherein the retaining clips are arranged along a vertical axis of the plate. 
     
     
         20 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , further comprising at least one stabiliser. 
     
     
         21 . The mounting plate according to  claim 20 , wherein the stabilisers are integral to the plate. 
     
     
         22 . The mounting plate according to  claim 20 , wherein there are two or more stabilisers. 
     
     
         23 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , further comprising a surface for supporting apparatus and/or a support for the pack. 
     
     
         24 - 25 . (canceled) 
     
     
         26 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , wherein the pack comprises a respirator. 
     
     
         27 . The mounting plate according to  claim 13 , comprising high density polyethylene, aluminium, polystyrene, polypropylene or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         28 . A weighted vest comprising the load-bearing belt of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         29 . The vest according to  claim 28 , comprising receivers for the belt-connectors of the load-bearing belt. 
     
     
         30 . The vest according to  claim 29 , wherein the receivers comprise a hook-and-loop fastening system. 
     
     
         31 . The vest according to  claim 30 , wherein the belt-connectors are sandwiched between the hook and loop parts of the fastening system. 
     
     
         32 . The vest according to  claim 28 , comprising a front and a rear portion and a fastening, wherein the front and rear portion are releasably connected. 
     
     
         33 . (canceled) 
     
     
         34 . The vest according to  claim 32 , comprising one, two, three or four fastenings. 
     
     
         35 . The vest according to  claim 34 , comprising at least two fastenings, a fiat fastening arranged at a first shoulder, and a second fastening arranged at a side of the vest below the first shoulder. 
     
     
         36 . The vest according to  claim 34 , comprising four fastenings, a first fastening arranged at a first shoulder, a second fastening arranged at a side of the vest below the first shoulder, a third fastening arranged at a second shoulder and a fourth fastening arranged at a side of the vest below the second shoulder. 
     
     
         37 . The vest according to  claim 34 , wherein at least one fastening is adjustable. 
     
     
         38 - 47 . (canceled)