Reconfigurable electrical wired cumberbund

Abstract

An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A cumberbund arranged to be releasably coupled to a garment, the garment being arranged for supporting a first component of a computer system thereon, the cumberbund or the garment being arranged for supporting a second component of the computer system thereon, said cumberbund comprising
 a first section, said first section comprising first and second web-like members of a similar size and shape and juxtaposed one over the other,   each of said first and second web like members comprising a pair of layers secured together to form a respective hollow internal passageway therebetween,   each of said layers of said first web-like member having an opening therein which is in communication with said passageway between said layers of said first web-like member,   one of said layers of said second web-like member having an opening therein comprising a cut-away lower corner which is in communication with said passageway between said layers of said second web-like member,   each of said internal passageways of said first and second web-like members being arranged for receipt of at least one electrical cable,   said at least one electrical cable being arranged to electrically connect the first and second components of the computer system, said cumberbund being arranged to be rapidly exchanged for a different cumberbund.   
     
     
         2 . The cumberbund of  claim 1  wherein a layer said first web-like member includes an outer surface, wherein a layer of said second web-like member includes an inner surface, and wherein said outer surface includes a grid of webbing interwoven and stitched onto a said outer surface for enabling the attachment of various pouches and accessories thereto. 
     
     
         3 . The cumberbund of  claim 2  wherein said inner surface comprises webbing. 
     
     
         4 . The cumberbund of  claim 1  wherein said cumberbund is adjustable for height and girth. 
     
     
         5 . The cumberbund of  claim 1  wherein said cumberbund is arranged to be interchangeable with any tactical vest or any plate carrier that employs a cumberbund to secure the garment around the user's torso. 
     
     
         6 . In combination a cumberbund and a garment arranged to be releasably coupled to each other, said garment being arranged for supporting a first component of a computer system thereon, said cumberbund or said garment being arranged for supporting a second component of the computer system thereon, said cumberbund comprising a first section, said first section comprising first and second web-like members of a similar size and shape and juxtaposed one over the other, each of said first and second web like members comprising a pair of layers secured together to form a respective hollow internal passageway therebetween, each of said layers of said first web-like member having an opening therein which is in communication with said passageway between said layers of said first web-like member, one of said layers of said second web-like member having an opening therein which is in communication with said passageway between said layers of said second web-like member, each of said internal passageways of said first and second web-like members being arranged for receipt of at least one electrical cable, said at least one electrical cable being arranged to electrically connect the first and second components of the computer system, said cumberbund being arranged to be rapidly exchanged for a different cumberbund. 
     
     
         7 . The combination of  claim 6  wherein said first web-like member includes an outer surface, wherein a layer of said second web-like member includes an inner surface, and wherein said outer surface includes a grid of webbing interwoven and stitched onto a said outer surface for enabling the attachment of various compatible pouches and accessories thereto. 
     
     
         8 . The combination of  claim 7  wherein said inner surface comprises webbing. 
     
     
         9 . The combination of  claim 6  wherein said cumberbund is adjustable for height and girth. 
     
     
         10 . The combination of  claim 6  wherein said garment is a vest. 
     
     
         11 . In combination a cumberbund and a garment arranged to be releasably coupled to each other, said garment being arranged for supporting a first component of a computer system thereon, said cumberbund or said garment being arranged for supporting a second component of the computer system thereon, said cumberbund comprising
 a first section,   said first section comprising first and second web-like members of a similar size and shape and juxtaposed one over the other,   each of said first and second web like members comprising a pair of layers secured together to form a respective hollow internal passageway therebetween,   each of said layers of said first web-like member having an opening therein which is in communication with said passageway between said layers of said first web-like member,   one of said layers of said second web-like member having an opening therein comprising a cut-away lower corner which is in communication with said passageway between said layers of said second web-like member,   each of said internal passageways of said first and second web-like members being arranged for receipt of at least one electrical cable,   said at least one electrical cable being arranged to electrically connect the first and second components of the computer system, said cumberbund being arranged to be rapidly exchanged for a different cumberbund   wherein each of said pair of layers of said second web-like member comprise side edges, upper edges and lower edges, and   wherein said layers of said second web-like member are secured together by stitching along their respective side and lower edges to form said internal passageway of said second web-like member.