Modular bag insert system

Abstract

A modular, configurable bag insert system is disclosed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An insert that is adapted to be placed inside a bag, the insert comprising:
 a base panel;   a first side panel extending approximately perpendicular from the base panel;   a second side panel located opposite the first side panel, the second side panel extending approximately perpendicular from the base panel, the base panel, first side panel, and second side panel collectively defining a substantially open end of the insert;   a substantially open side located opposite the base panel; and   at least one fastening element coupled to an interior surface of at least one of the base panel, first side panel, or second side panel, the at least one fastening element being adapted to support an object at least partially interior to the insert.   
     
     
         2 . The insert of  claim 1 , further comprising a bottom panel extending approximately perpendicular from the base panel opposite the substantially open end between the first side panel and the second side panel, thereby collectively defining a substantially closed end of the insert. 
     
     
         3 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastening element is comprised of a hook-and-loop material. 
     
     
         4 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastening element is comprised of an elastic material. 
     
     
         5 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastening element comprises at least two different types of fastening elements. 
     
     
         6 . The insert of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one eyelet routed through the base panel, first side panel, or second side panel. 
     
     
         7 . The insert of  claim 1 , further comprising a slot located in the base panel near the substantially open end of the insert, the slot being sized and shaped such that it may be used as a handle that permits for removal of the insert from a bag using a person's hand. 
     
     
         8 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein the first side panel and second side panel are each hingedly connected to the base panel such that a height of the tray, as measured perpendicularly from a surface of the base panel in a dimension in which the first and second side panels extend away from the base panel, is adjustable. 
     
     
         9 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein a width of the insert, as measured perpendicularly between the first and second side panels at the substantially open end, is adjustable. 
     
     
         10 . The insert of  claim 1 , wherein a depth of the insert, as measured perpendicularly from the substantially open end to a side of the insert that is opposite the substantially open end, is adjustable. 
     
     
         11 . A kit comprising:
 a tray; and   at least one accessory that is releasably attachable to the tray, the tray comprising
 a base panel; 
 a first side panel extending approximately perpendicular from the base panel; 
 a second side panel located opposite the first side panel, the second side panel extending approximately perpendicular from the base panel, the base panel, first side panel, and second side panel collectively defining a substantially open end of the tray; and 
 a substantially open side located opposite the base panel;
 wherein an interior surface of at least one of the base panel, first side panel, or second side panel of the tray includes a first fastening element and the at least one accessory comprises a second fastening element, wherein the first and second fastening elements are used to releasably attach the at least one accessory at least partially interior to the tray. 
 
   
     
     
         12 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the tray further comprises a bottom panel extending approximately perpendicular from the base panel opposite the substantially open end between the first side panel and the second side panel, thereby collectively defining a substantially closed end of the tray. 
     
     
         13 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the first and second fastening elements comprise hook-and-loop fastener materials. 
     
     
         14 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the first and second fastening elements comprise an elastic material and an eyelet. 
     
     
         15 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one fastening element comprises at least two different types of fastening elements. 
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 11 , further comprising at least one eyelet routed through the base panel, first side panel, or second side panel. 
     
     
         17 . The kit of  claim 11 , further comprising a slot located in the base panel near the substantially open end of the tray, the slot being sized and shaped such that it may be used as a handle that may be engaged by a person's hand. 
     
     
         18 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one accessory is a holster for supporting a portion of a firearm within the at least one accessory. 
     
     
         19 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one accessory has been custom-formed from a heat-formable thermoplastic material. 
     
     
         20 . The kit of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one accessory has two separate portions for supporting two separate objects therein in a stacked configuration.