ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,313,380, issued on May 27, was assigned to Point Blank Enterprises Inc. (Pompano Beach, Fla.).
"Protective mantel and accessory hub" was invented by Randall Jered LeMarbe (Pompano Beach, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A protective mantel and accessory hub includes a primary yoke configured to be worn underneath an armor carrier. Sliding attachment points removably connect the armor carrier to the upper protector to allow for mobility and articulation. Accessories such as a throat guard and deltoid guards are removably attached to the mantel. Shoulder suspension members are inserted into the primary yoke to support and distribute the...