Interchangeable bullet proof panels

Abstract

A bullet proof accessory including a case. The case includes at least a first section and a second section. The first section has a first pouch and a first case connector. The second section is coupled to the first section by a fabric so that an inner surface of the first section folds along the fabric onto an inner surface of the second section in a folded configuration. The second section includes a second pouch and a second case connector. A first case panel made of a bullet resistant material is disposed within the first pouch. A second case panel made of the bullet resistant material is disposed within the second pouch. The first case connector releasably secures to the second case connector to retain the case in the folded configuration.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bullet proof accessory comprising:
 a bag comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining an internal cavity, a shoulder strap, a bag connector, and at least one pocket;   a first bag panel made of a bullet resistant material disposed within the at least one pocket;   a case comprising at least a first section, a first pouch defined on the first section, and a first case connector; and   a first case panel made of the bullet resistant material and disposed within the first pouch, wherein   the case fits within the internal cavity of the bag in a stowed position, and   the first case connector releasably secures to the bag connector in a deployed position so that the case is attached to and hanging below the bag.   
     
     
         2 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the case comprises the first section and a second section coupled together by a fabric so that an inner surface of the first section folds onto an inner surface of the second section in a folded configuration, wherein the second section comprises a second pouch and a second case panel made of the bullet resistant material is disposed within the second pouch. 
     
     
         3 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 2 , wherein the first section comprises the first case connector and the second section comprises a second case connector capable of releasably securing to the first case connector to retain the case in the folded configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 3 , further comprising a looped strap coupled to an outer surface of the second section. 
     
     
         5 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 3 , wherein the bag connector is a bag snap button coupled to a bag strap extending from a closure of the bag, the first case connector is a first case snap button coupled to an outer surface of the first section, and the second case connector is a second case snap button coupled to a case strap extending from the outer surface of the second section. 
     
     
         6 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 2 , further comprising a retaining flap coupled to the inner surface of the second section. 
     
     
         7 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 2 , further comprising a pair of looped side straps extending from opposing sides of the second section. 
     
     
         8 . A bullet proof accessory comprising:
 a case comprising:
 a first section comprising a first pouch and a first case connector; and 
 a second section coupled to the first section by a fabric so that an inner surface of the first section folds along the fabric onto an inner surface of the second section in a folded configuration, wherein the second section comprises a second pouch and a second case connector; 
   a first case panel made of a bullet resistant material, the first case panel being disposed within the first pouch; and   a second case panel made of the bullet resistant material, the second case panel being disposed within the second pouch, wherein   the first case connector releasably secures to the second case connector to retain the case in the folded configuration.   
     
     
         9 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 8 , further comprising a looped strap coupled to an outer surface of the second section. 
     
     
         10 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 8 , wherein the first case connector is a first snap button coupled to an outer surface of the first section and the second case connector is a second snap button coupled to a case strap extending from the outer surface of the second section. 
     
     
         11 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 8 , further comprising a retaining flap coupled to the inner surface of the second section. 
     
     
         12 . The bullet proof accessory of  claim 8 , further comprising a pair of looped side straps extending from opposing sides of the second section.