Load-Carrying Loops Array

Abstract

A load-carrying loops array is an apparatus that is intended to be worn comfortably on a lower extremity and secured onto or over a garment. For example, the apparatus may be attached to the work belt of the user and extended down the leg to about mid-calf. The apparatus further provides two or more flexible fasteners that can keep the apparatus in place while the user performs various activities that may involve movement such as bending, standing, or running. One fastener may be positioned above the knee and another below the knee. Additional fasteners of different types can be provided to further secure the apparatus to the leg of the user. A set of loops allows users to connect different external attachments, such as pouches of different styles, to hold various items such as tools, connectors, magazine clips, portable electronics, and more.

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[0001]The current application also claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 63 / 071,276 filed on Aug. 27, 2020.[0002]The current application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) application of the U.S. design application Ser. No. 29 / 755,291 filed on Oct. 19, 2020.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention generally relates to wearable gadgets and load-bearing equipment. More specifically, the load-carrying loops array provides a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) panel designed to be securely worn on a lower extremity to carry different attachments for various activities.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Many types of work involve utilization of a wide array of tools and devices. For example, a roofer may need access to shingles, nails, various hammers, measurement tools, and more. Similarly, military applications may involve transportation of clips, handheld weapons, medical equipment, safety tools, and more. Each item or container of i...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a load-carrying loops array that is designed to be worn comfortably on a lower extremity and secured onto or over a garment. The invention provides a convenient temporary support of tools, storage devices, and items during various activities, such as fishing, law enforcement, manual labor, and more. The invention includes a fabric base panel, multi-loop straps, length-adjustable straps, and belt loops. The fabric base panel is flexible and can lie flat or conform to the shape of a user's leg. The multi-loop straps are flexible bands that can securely retain an item via hook, carabiner, removable strap, or more. The length-adjustable straps are flexible units that can wrap around a user's leg to secure the invention in place during use. The belt loops are flexible looped units that enable the invention to be securely attached to a belt. The invention allows users to conveniently store and access various attachments, such as pouches, bags, satchels, toolboxes, and kits of different styles, without making multiple trips for various connectors and tools. The invention is ideal for various situations where users need more pockets, simply strap the invention on and no longer make multiple trips for various connectors and tools.

Problems solved by technology

Each item or container of items may be critically important at specific points in the process of performing a task and may result in critical failure if not present when needed.

Unfortunately, many objects are not conveniently available as needed without preparation.

While many smaller items, such as tools, fasteners, hooks, ammunition, and others typically have their own storage bag or pouch, the pouches often need to be carried inconveniently.

Similarly, smaller bags are not only unwieldy but also generally demand the user's hand to grasp and access stored items.

Smaller items often have carabiners or hooks that could be attached to a belt or belt loop; however, this often leads to heavy clutter around the user's waist.

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