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Modular Stowage System

a modular system and stowage system technology, applied in the field of stowage, can solve the problems of system limitation in the weight it can bear, time-consuming interweaving process, and inconvenient use, and achieve the effects of more rigid support grid, easy and fast use, and more weigh

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-02-28
MAGPUL INDUSTRIES
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is an improved modular stowage system that has a more rigid support grid. This system is easier and faster to use, and can bear more weight when properly mounted on a proper support structure. Overall, the invention provides a better and more effective solution for stowage and storage needs.

Problems solved by technology

However, the MOLLE system is not without disadvantages.
The process of interweaving a strap is somewhat time-consuming.
The system is also limited in the weight it can bear as the means of support and the means of attachment are, essentially, fabric.

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[0083]With reference now to the drawings, the preferred embodiment of the attachment system is herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a”, “an”, and “the”, as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

[0084]With reference to FIGS. 1-3, the system attaches an article 1 to a support surface 2. The system is centered about a notched support bar 10 and an attachment apparatus 18 interacting to secure the article 1 and surface 2 together. Various attachment apparatuses are shown in FIG. 4, including an assortment of attachment clips (50, 52, 54, 56, and 58) and two attachment clasps (3, 4). As can be seen, attachment apparatuses may be configured to interact with a single rail 10, or a plurality of rails.

[0085]The construction of the rail 10 is depicted in FIGS. 5-10. The rail is comprised of a plurality of evenly spaced nodes 12 with a bridge 16 between adjacent nodes 12. Each node 12 features a countersunk hole 14...

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Abstract

The present invention is an attachment system for modular stowage units. The system features a rail matrix utilized with a clasp system. Each rail component of the matrix features either a raised bridge or a loop onto which the clasp system attaches and may be a modular rail. Clasp designs include small and large bladed versions where the blade is designed to interface with an underside of a loop and secure an object to the rail matrix. Clasps may be designed to work with woven modular interfaces currently on the market

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority as a non-provisional application of prior filed U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 444,119 filed Feb. 17, 2011 and incorporates the same by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the field of stowage and more particularly relates to a modular system for the attachment for stowage articles onto either an object's surface or an individual.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Ever since the invention of tools, mankind has had a need to carry them. Devices for carrying articles range from the simple pocket, to backpacks, slings, boxes, pouches and an assortment of other devices. Of particular concern is the fact that stowage articles may or may not be necessary, depending upon what needs to be carried. To this end, modular stowage systems have been developed. One such system is the MOLLE (MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) system currently utilized...

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IPC IPC(8): A44B19/24
CPCA47F5/0006A47F5/0838Y10T24/45089A45C7/005A45F3/08A45C7/0045
Inventor BARFOOT, GRADYFITZPATRICK, RICHARD M.MAYBERRY, MICHAEL T.
Owner MAGPUL INDUSTRIES