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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 06, 2012
Brian Matthew Parisi, Jr., Evanston, IL (US);
Martin J. Nilsen, Hampshire, IL (US);
Jeffrey D. Anderson, Hampshire, IL (US);
Christopher A. J. Iannello, Rolling Meadows, IL (US);
Brian Matthew Parisi, Jr., Evanston, IL (US);
Martin J. Nilsen, Hampshire, IL (US);
Jeffrey D. Anderson, Hampshire, IL (US);
Christopher A. J. Iannello, Rolling Meadows, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A vest incorporating a pull element operatively connected to a plurality of tether lines extending along pathways to panel connection points at which front and rear panels of the vest are adjoined. When the pull element is extended away from the vest, the tether lines are placed into tension thereby causing the connection assemblies to be disengaged and the front and rear panels of the vest can fall away from one another. Locking elements within the connection assemblies return to their locking position upon release of the tension.