ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,778,218, issued on Nov. 3.
"Article of apparel with integrated harness for lift assistance" was invented by Mia Gabrielle Seiner (Portland, Ore.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An article of apparel, specifically a ski jacket, integrates a harness system that includes a rear strap that can function as a handle. The harness components can be secured to the jacket using reinforced stitching and/or additional fabric panels for durability. Variations of the system can include cross straps for added stability and loop straps for alternative support configurations."
The patent was filed on March 11, 2025, under Application No. 19/076,879.
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