Load Bearing Bracket for Adjustable Gear Bags
First Claim
1. A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear comprising:
- a base bracket;
said base bracket having a plurality of openings;
said plurality of openings being arranged in columns and rows;
a row of adjusting openings having a size selected to allow a user to reach inside said adjusting opening wherein adjustments are made;
at least one holding means;
said holding means having at least one securing strap;
said securing strap being fixedly attached at an end thereon; and
said at least one securing strap being adapted to fit within said plurality of openings wherein said holding means is secured therein.
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Abstract
A load bearing bracket for adjustable gear bags comprises a base bracket having a plurality of openings disposed therein. The openings are arranged in columns and rows. A top row consists of uniformly sized openings and alternates with another row of uniformly but different sized openings. This arrangement maximizes adjustability when attaching a variety of holding items such as Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) bags or other equipment bags or holders. The base bracket is mounted using bolts, rivets or other fasteners to a vehicle. The equipment bags have an attached strap that fits within the openings to secure them therein. A plurality of large adjustment openings are disposed along a bottom portion of the base bracket allowing a user to insert a hand to guide and secure the straps. A snap on the bottom of the strap secures the free end of the strap to the bag.
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15 Claims
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1. A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear comprising:
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a base bracket; said base bracket having a plurality of openings; said plurality of openings being arranged in columns and rows; a row of adjusting openings having a size selected to allow a user to reach inside said adjusting opening wherein adjustments are made; at least one holding means; said holding means having at least one securing strap; said securing strap being fixedly attached at an end thereon; and said at least one securing strap being adapted to fit within said plurality of openings wherein said holding means is secured therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of securing items in a vehicle comprising the steps of:
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installing a base bracket in a vehicle; obtaining; inserting a strap disposed on an equipment bag into an opening disposed along a selected column in said base bracket; guiding said strap by inserting a hand in an adjustment opening disposed in said base bracket wherein said strap is removeably secured therein; and snapping said strap to a snap disposed on said equipment bag to removeably secure said equipment bag therein.
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13. A load bearing bracket for organizing and securing gear comprising:
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a base bracket fixedly attached to a vehicle having a plurality of securing openings arranged in a selected pattern; said selected pattern comprising a plurality of rows and columns with alternating rows being of at least two different size openings; at least one holder; said at least one holder having at least one strap disposed thereon; a row of adjustment openings disposed along a bottom portion of said base bracket wherein a user may fit a hand to adjust and guide said at least one strap through said openings; and securing said at least one strap with a securing means. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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