Load-Carrying Loops Array

Abstract

A load-carrying loops array is an apparatus that is intended to be worn comfortably on a lower extremity and secured onto or over a garment. For example, the apparatus may be attached to the work belt of the user and extended down the leg to about mid-calf. The apparatus further provides two or more flexible fasteners that can keep the apparatus in place while the user performs various activities that may involve movement such as bending, standing, or running. One fastener may be positioned above the knee and another below the knee. Additional fasteners of different types can be provided to further secure the apparatus to the leg of the user. A set of loops allows users to connect different external attachments, such as pouches of different styles, to hold various items such as tools, connectors, magazine clips, portable electronics, and more.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A load-carrying loops array comprising:
 a fabric base panel;   a plurality of multi-loop straps;   a plurality of length-adjustable straps;   a plurality of belt loops;   the fabric base panel comprising a first lengthwise edge, a second lengthwise edge, a first widthwise edge, a second widthwise edge, a proximal face, and a distal face;   the plurality of multi-loop straps being positioned parallel and offset from each other across the distal face;   the plurality of multi-loop straps being positioned perpendicular to the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge;   each of the plurality of multi-loop straps being connected onto the distal face;   the plurality of length-adjustable straps being positioned parallel and offset from each other across the proximal face;   each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being positioned perpendicular to the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge;   each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being slidably mounted onto the proximal face;   the plurality of belt loops being positioned offset from each other along the first widthwise edge; and   each of the plurality of belt loops being connected onto the first widthwise edge.   
     
     
         2 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 the plurality of length-adjustable straps comprising a first length-adjustable strap, at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap, and a second length-adjustable strap; 
 the first length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent to the first widthwise edge; 
 the second length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent to the second widthwise edge; 
 the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap being positioned offset from the first widthwise edge; and 
 the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap being positioned offset from the second widthwise edge. 
 
     
     
         3 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 2  comprising:
 the first length-adjustable strap and the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap each comprising a variable-length strap body, a first fastener piece, and a second fastener piece; 
 the first fastener piece being terminally connected to the variable-length strap body; 
 the second fastener piece being terminally connected to the variable-length strap body, opposite the first fastener piece; and 
 the first fastener piece and the second fastener piece being engaged to each other. 
 
     
     
         4 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 2  comprising:
 the second length-adjustable strap comprising a fixed-length strap body and a buckle; 
 the buckle being terminally connected to the fixed-length strap body; and 
 the fixed-length strap body being threaded through the buckle. 
 
     
     
         5 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 at least one grommet; and 
 the at least one grommet being integrated through the fabric base panel. 
 
     
     
         6 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 a plurality of loop pairs; 
 the plurality of loop pairs being distributed across the proximal face; 
 the plurality of loop pairs being connected onto the proximal face; and 
 each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being threaded through a corresponding loop pair from the plurality of loop pairs. 
 
     
     
         7 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 a plurality of slot pairs; 
 the plurality of slot pairs traversing through the fabric base panel; 
 the plurality of slot pairs being distributed across the proximal face; and 
 each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being threaded through a corresponding slot pair from the plurality of slot pairs. 
 
     
     
         8 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 1  comprising:
 each of the plurality of multi-loop straps comprising a plurality of loadable loops; 
 the plurality of loadable loops being distributed across the distal face between the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge; and 
 a through axis for each of the plurality of loadable loops being positioned parallel to the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge. 
 
     
     
         9 . A load-carrying loops array comprising:
 a fabric base panel;   a plurality of multi-loop straps;   a plurality of length-adjustable straps;   a plurality of belt loops;   the fabric base panel comprising a first lengthwise edge, a second lengthwise edge, a first widthwise edge, a second widthwise edge, a proximal face, and a distal face;   the plurality of length-adjustable straps comprising a first length-adjustable strap, at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap, and a second length-adjustable strap;   the plurality of multi-loop straps being positioned parallel and offset from each other across the distal face;   the plurality of multi-loop straps being positioned perpendicular to the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge;   each of the plurality of multi-loop straps being connected onto the distal face;   the plurality of length-adjustable straps being positioned parallel and offset from each other across the proximal face;   each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being positioned perpendicular to the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge;   each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being slidably mounted onto the proximal face;   the plurality of belt loops being positioned offset from each other along the first widthwise edge;   each of the plurality of belt loops being connected onto the first widthwise edge;   the first length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent to the first widthwise edge;   the second length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent to the second widthwise edge;   the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap being positioned offset from the first widthwise edge; and   the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap being positioned offset from the second widthwise edge.   
     
     
         10 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 9  comprising:
 the plurality of length-adjustable straps comprising a first length-adjustable strap, at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap, and a second length-adjustable strap; 
 the first length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent to the first widthwise edge; 
 the second length-adjustable strap being positioned adjacent to the second widthwise edge; 
 the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap being positioned offset from the first widthwise edge; and 
 the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap being positioned offset from the second widthwise edge. 
 
     
     
         11 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 9  comprising:
 the first length-adjustable strap and the at least one intermediate length-adjustable strap each comprising a variable-length strap body, a first fastener piece, and a second fastener piece; 
 the first fastener piece being terminally connected to the variable-length strap body; 
 the second fastener piece being terminally connected to the variable-length strap body, opposite the first fastener piece; and 
 the first fastener piece and the second fastener piece being engaged to each other. 
 
     
     
         12 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 9  comprising:
 the second length-adjustable strap comprising a fixed-length strap body and a buckle; 
 the buckle being terminally connected to the fixed-length strap body; and 
 the fixed-length strap body being threaded through the buckle. 
 
     
     
         13 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 9  comprising:
 at least one grommet; and 
 the at least one grommet being integrated through the fabric base panel. 
 
     
     
         14 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 9  comprising:
 a plurality of loop pairs; 
 the plurality of loop pairs being distributed across the proximal face; 
 the plurality of loop pairs being connected onto the proximal face; and 
 each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being threaded through a corresponding loop pair from the plurality of loop pairs. 
 
     
     
         15 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 9  comprising:
 a plurality of slot pairs; 
 the plurality of slot pairs traversing through the fabric base panel; 
 the plurality of slot pairs being distributed across the proximal face; and 
 each of the plurality of length-adjustable straps being threaded through a corresponding slot pair from the plurality of slot pairs. 
 
     
     
         16 . The load-carrying loops array as claimed in  claim 9  comprising:
 each of the plurality of multi-loop straps comprising a plurality of loadable loops; 
 the plurality of loadable loops being distributed across the distal face between the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge; and 
 a through axis for each of the plurality of loadable loops being positioned parallel to the first lengthwise edge and the second lengthwise edge.