Protective seating assembly

a seating and assembly technology, applied in the direction of chairs, protective equipment, shields, etc., can solve the problems of inability to install such a system, inability to protect individuals, and inability to protect themselves,

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-03-27
POSITIVEMOTION
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The invention is a seating assembly that includes a protective vest for the user to wear to protect against ballistic projectiles and other forms of blunt force trauma. The protective vest can be easily removed from the chair and used as a shield in emergency situations. It provides an extra layer of protection and can save time in situations where the user needs to hide behind the seat.

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However, incidents involving homicide on college campuses, workplaces, schools and public events continue to occur.
Such individuals have no means of protecting themselves other than hiding and hoping that the gunman or other type of assailant does not see or select them.
However, installing such a system may be economically infeasible; further, in some instances, workers cannot be isolated in a bulletproof booth at all times and continue to effectively work.

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[0024]Turning now in detail to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, and in particular FIGS. 1A and 1B, the protective seating assembly 10 of this invention is schematically illustrated. In its broadest form the protective seating assembly 10 includes a chair or seating component 20 and a protective vest component 30, sometimes referred to herein as a ballistic vest, a bullet resistant vest, or a projectile resistant vest. The chair component 20 includes a seat 21, a backrest 22, arms 23, and support structure 24. As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B the protective vest 30 includes a front panel 31, a back panel 32, and an opening 33 for the head and neck of a user in the shoulder portion 34 of the vest, sometimes referred to as the uppermost edge of the vest. In a preferred embodiment of the protective seating assembly 10 an aesthetic cover 40 is also included. As is shown more particularly in FIG. 1B the protective vest 30...

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Abstract

The invention generally relates to a protective seating assembly which includes a protective garment, generally in the form of a vest, preferably in combination with an aesthetic covering of natural or man-made material or a combination of those materials typically associated with a seat covering and all the inclusive hardware associated with attaching the protective vest and aesthetic covering and securing them to a seating device until such time as they may need to be removed for use by a user for the purpose of self-protection.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]In recent years, it has become necessary to protect various high-profile targets from violent intruders through the use of added security measures including restricted access, additional security and improved surveillance. However, incidents involving homicide on college campuses, workplaces, schools and public events continue to occur. In light of these events, in many cases, it may be best for occupants of locations under attack by intruders to shelter in place or evacuate on their own. During evacuation, occupants may come under fire by one or more armed intruders and in that case, use of a protective garment is advised. Such devices are not normally stored in offices and schools and as a result, are considered overt protection. To remedy this concern and the cost of separate purchases of seating and bullet resistant garments, this invention seeks to combine and utilize the unique properties of both to improve the function and durability of the se...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C7/62F41H1/02
CPCF41H1/02A47C7/62F41H5/08
Inventor BENDEN, MARK E.
Owner POSITIVEMOTION
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