US2006113344A1PendingUtilityA1

Interlock attaching strap system

Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Nov 29, 2004Filed: Nov 29, 2004Published: Jun 1, 2006
Est. expiryNov 29, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A45C 13/40A45F 5/02
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Abstract

The present invention discloses an interlock attaching strap system, comprising a carrier having a plurality of first webbing strips transversely, evenly and spacedly affixed thereon, a holder having a plurality of second webbing strips transversely, evenly and spacedly affixed thereon, wherein by overlapping the carrier and holder, the first webbing strips and the second webbing strips are capable forming an elongate interlocking channel; at least an elongated interfering strap, which is longitudinally extended on the holder, having an affixing end extended from a peripheral edge of the holder and a free tab end, having a predetermined stiffness, is arranged to slidably pass through the interlocking channel and is overlappedly tucked back to the carrier to enclose the free tab end of the interfering strap between the carrier and the holder so as to securely reinforce the holder on the carrier via the interfering strap.

Claims

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1 . An interlock attaching strap system, comprising: 
 a carrier, having a carrying side, adapted for being carried by a wearer,    a holder having a loading side and an opposed holding side corresponding to said carrying side of said carrier; and    an interlocking arrangement, which comprises:    a plurality of first webbing strips transversely, evenly and spacedly affixed on said carrying side of said carrier and defining a plurality of transverse carrier slots between said first webbing strips and said carrying side of said carrier,    a plurality of second webbing strips transversely, evenly and spacedly affixed on said holding side of said holder and defining a plurality of transverse holder slots between said holding side of said holder to align with said transverse carrier slots respectively to form an elongated interlocking channel when said holding side of said holder is overlapped on said carrying side of said carrier to alternate said first webbing strips with said second webbing strips; and    at least an elongated interfering strap, which is longitudinally extended on said holder, having an affixing end extended from a peripheral edge of said holder and a free tab end, having a predetermined stiffness, which is arranged to slidably pass through said interlocking channel to securely interlock said holder with said carrier and is overlappedly tucked back to said carrying side of said carrier within said transversely carrier slot at an opposed peripheral edge of said holder, to enclose said tab end of said interfering strap between said carrier and said holder so as to securely reinforce said holder on said carrier via said interfering strap.    
   
   
       2 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said interfering strap has a free end potion overlapped to form said free tab end to enhance said stiffness thereof so as to retain said free tab end of said interfering strap within said respective first webbing strip when said free tab end of said interfering strap is overlappedly tucked back to said carrier.  
   
   
       3 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said free tap end of said interfering strap has a hook structure arranged to slide along said interlocking channel towards said opposed peripheral edge of said holder so as to prevent said interfering strap from being pulled backward.  
   
   
       4 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a width of said interfering strap is slightly smaller than a width of each of said transverse holder slots and said transverse carrier slots such that said interfering strap is slid through one of said transverse holder slots and then one of said transverse carrier slots in sequence.  
   
   
       5 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein a width of said interfering strap is slightly smaller than a width of each of said transverse holder slots and said transverse carrier slots such that said interfering strap is slid through one of said transverse holder slots and then one of said transverse carrier slots in sequence.  
   
   
       6 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 3 , wherein a width of said interfering strap is slightly smaller than a width of each of said transverse holder slots and said transverse carrier slots such that said interfering strap is slid through one of said transverse holder slots and then one of said transverse carrier slots in sequence.  
   
   
       7 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a distance between each two adjacent first webbing strips is at least larger than a width of said corresponding second webbing strip to allow said first webbing strips positioning with said second webbing strips in an alternating manner so as to communicate said transverse carrier slots with said transverse holder slots to form said interlocking channel.  
   
   
       8 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 3 , wherein a distance between each two adjacent first webbing strips is at least larger than a width of said corresponding second webbing strip to allow said first webbing strips positioning with said second webbing strips in an alternating manner so as to communicate said transverse carrier slots with said transverse holder slots to form said interlocking channel.  
   
   
       9 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 6 , wherein a distance between each two adjacent first webbing strips is at least larger than a width of said corresponding second webbing strip to allow said first webbing strips positioning with said second webbing strips in an alternating manner so as to communicate said transverse carrier slots with said transverse holder slots to form said interlocking channel.  
   
   
       10 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said carrier further comprises two length-adjustable thigh belts sidewardly extended from two side edges of said carrier respectively for detachably fastening said carrier on said wearer's thigh.  
   
   
       11 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said carrier further comprises two length-adjustable thigh belts sidewardly extended from two side edges of said carrier respectively for detachably fastening said carrier on said wearer's thigh.  
   
   
       12 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said carrier is a vest garment adapted for said wearer to wear said carrier.  
   
   
       13 . The interlock attaching strap system, as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said carrier is a vest garment adapted for said wearer to wear said carrier.  
   
   
       14 . A method of interlocking a carrier with a holder, comprising said steps of: 
 (a) slidably passing a free tab end of an interfering strap through one of first webbing strips transversely extended on said carrier, wherein said interfering strap is longitudinally extended on said holder and has an affixing end extended from a peripheral edge of said holder;    (b) slidably passing said free tab end of said interfering strap through one of second webbing strips transversely extended on said holder;    (c) slidably passing said free tab end of said interfering strap through said succeeding first webbing strip on said carrier;    (d) slidably passing said free tab end of said interfering strap through said succeeding second webbing strips on said holder to interlock said first webbing strips with said second webbing strips so as to securely mounting said holder on said carrier; and    (e) overlappedly tucking said free tab end of said interfering strap back to said first webbing strip on said carrier to enclose said free tab end of said interfering strap between said carrier and said holder so as to securely reinforce said holder on said carrier via said interfering strap.    
   
   
       15 . The method, as recited in  claim 14 , wherein a plurality of transverse carrier slots are formed at said first webbing strips respectively and a plurality of transverse holder slots are formed at said second webbing strips to align with said longitudinal carrier slots respectively when said holder is overlapped on said carrier to alternate said first webbing strips with said second webbing strips, wherein said interfering strap is slidably passing through said longitudinal carrier slots and said longitudinal holder slots in sequence.  
   
   
       16 . The method, as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said interfering strap has a free end potion overlapped to form said free tab end to enhance a stiffness thereof so as to retain said free tab end of said interfering strap within said respective first webbing strip when said free tab end of said interfering strap is overlappedly tucked back to said carrier.  
   
   
       17 . The method, as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said interfering strap has a free end potion overlapped to form said free tab end to enhance a stiffness thereof so as to retain said free tab end of said interfering strap within said respective first webbing strip when said free tab end of said interfering strap is overlappedly tucked back to said carrier.  
   
   
       18 . The method, as recited in  claim 16 , wherein said free tab end of said interfering strap has a hook structure arranged to slide through said first and second webbing strips so as to prevent said interfering strap from being pulled backward.  
   
   
       19 . The method, as recited in  claim 17 , wherein said tap end of said interfering strap has a hook structure arranged to slide through said first and second webbing strips so as to prevent said interfering strap from being pulled backward.  
   
   
       20 . The method, as recited in  claim 15 , wherein a width of said interfering strap is slightly smaller than a width of each of said transverse holder slots and said transverse carrier slots such that said interfering strap is slid through one of said transverse holder slots and then one of said transverse carrier slots in sequence.  
   
   
       21 . The method, as recited in  claim 17 , wherein a width of said interfering strap is slightly smaller than a width of each of said transverse holder slots and said transverse carrier slots such that said interfering strap is slid through one of said transverse holder slots and then one of said transverse carrier slots in sequence.  
   
   
       22 . The method, as recited in  claim 19 , wherein a width of said interfering strap is slightly smaller than a width of each of said transverse holder slots and said transverse carrier slots such that said interfering strap is slid through one of said transverse holder slots and then one of said transverse carrier slots in sequence.

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