FIELD
The invention relates generally to tactical pouches and more particularly to a single piece of material configured to be folded from an unfolded generally planar configuration into a folded configuration to form a tactical pouch (e.g., a tactical pouch or the like).
BACKGROUND
Tactical pouches are often constructed from either a non-rigid fabric material conventionally produced by a human using a sewing machine or a hard plastic material and conventionally produced by plastic molds. These standard pouches are expensive to produce and ship, take time and planning to create, need to be held in inventory, and hard to store.
SUMMARY
Embodiments of the invention can provide some or all of the above needs. Certain embodiments of the invention can provide a tactical pouch for a firearm or firearm accessory comprising a single piece of material configured to be folded from an unfolded configuration into a folded configuration comprising a front surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a rear surface, wherein the tactical pouch is configured to be attached to a webbed material in the folded configuration.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the rear surface comprises a first rear tab and a second rear tab.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the first rear tab comprises a first top portion extending above the front surface and a first bottom portion extending below the front surface, and the second rear tab comprises a second top portion extending above the front surface and a second bottom portion extending below the front surface, wherein the first top portion, second top portion, first bottom portion, and second bottom portion are configured to be inserted into slots in the webbed material.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the first top portion includes a first hooked element and the second top portion comprises a second hooked element.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises further comprising a first bottom tab and a second bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the first bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab and the second bottom tab is configured to align with the second bottom portion of the second rear tab.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises a single bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the single bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab the second bottom portion of the second rear tab.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises a plurality of folding lines.
In another embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises one or more slots on the front surface.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the webbed material is MOLLE webbing.
In another embodiment, a tactical pouch for a firearm or firearm accessory is provided. The tactical pouch comprises a single piece of material configured to be folded from an unfolded configuration into a folded configuration comprising a front surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a rear surface, wherein the tactical pouch is configured to be attached to a belt in the folded configuration.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the rear surface comprises a first rear tab and a second rear tab.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the first rear tab comprises one or more first apertures and the second rear tab comprises one or more second apertures, wherein the one or more first apertures and one or more second apertures are configured to receive one or more fasteners to secure the tactical pouch to the belt.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises one or more fastener brackets comprising one or more apertures that align with the one or more first apertures and the one or more second apertures and are also configured to receive the one or more fasteners.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the belt includes one or more slots and the one or more fasteners are provided through the one or more slots.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises a plurality of folding lines.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises one or more slots on the front surface.
In another embodiment, a tactical pouch for a firearm or firearm accessory is provided. The tactical pouch comprises a single piece of material configured to be folded from an unfolded configuration into a folded configuration comprising a front surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, and a rear surface wherein the rear surface comprises a first rear tab and a second rear tab, wherein the tactical pouch is configured to be attached to a webbed material in the folded configuration, wherein the first rear tab comprises a first top portion extending above the front surface and a first bottom portion extending below the front surface, and the second rear tab comprises a second top portion extending above the front surface and a second bottom portion extending below the front surface, wherein the first top portion, second top portion, first bottom portion, and second bottom portion are configured to be inserted into slots in the webbed material.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises further comprising a first bottom tab and a second bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the first bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab and the second bottom tab is configured to align with the second bottom portion of the second rear tab.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the tactical pouch further comprises a single bottom tab attached to the bottom surface, wherein the single bottom tab is configured to align with the first bottom portion of the first rear tab the second bottom portion of the second rear tab.
In one aspect of an embodiment, the webbed material is MOLLE webbing.
Other systems, methods, apparatus, features, and aspects according to various embodiments of the invention will become apparent with respect to the remainder of this document.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Having thus described embodiments of the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not drawn to scale, and wherein:
FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of a tactical pouch attached to a belt, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 1B illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouch of FIG. 1A attached to the belt, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 1C illustrates a perspective view of the tactical pouch of FIG. 1A attached to the belt, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 2A illustrates a front view of a tactical pouch, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 2B illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouch of FIG. 2A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 2C illustrates fastener brackets for the tactical pouch of FIG. 2A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 3A illustrates a front view of tactical pouches attached to a webbed material, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 3B illustrates a rear view of tactical pouches attached to the webbed material of FIG. 3A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 4A illustrates a front view of a tactical pouch, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 4B illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouch of FIG. 4A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 4C illustrates the tactical pouch of FIG. 4A in an unfolded configuration, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 5A illustrates a front view of another tactical pouch, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 5B illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouch of FIG. 5A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 5C illustrates the tactical pouch of FIG. 5A in an unfolded configuration, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 6 illustrates another tactical pouch in an unfolded configuration, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate front views of tactical pouches attached to a webbed material with firearm magazines provided in the tactical pouches, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 7C illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouches of FIGS. 8A-8B attached to a webbed material, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 8A illustrates another tactical pouch attached to a webbed material, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 8B illustrates the tactical pouch of FIG. 9A in an unfolded configuration, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 9A illustrates another tactical pouch with a firearm magazine attached to a webbed material, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 9B illustrates the tactical pouch of FIG. 10A in an unfolded configuration, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 10A illustrates another tactical pouch in an unfolded configuration, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 10B illustrates a close-up view of a top portion of a rear tab of the tactical pouch of FIG. 11A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 10C illustrates a close-up view of a folding line of the tactical pouch of FIG. 11A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 10D illustrates a close-up view of a hooked element of the tactical pouch of FIG. 11A, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 10E illustrates another tactical pouch in an unfolded configuration, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments of the invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
Certain embodiments of the invention generally provide for a tactical pouch. Modular, lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) systems may be used to attach multi-tools, knives, magazine pouches, and other equipment to tactical backpacks, rucksacks, and load-bearing vests. In some instances, the MOLLE system may include a pouch attachment ladder system (PALS). The tactical pouch described herein may be manufactured as a single piece that is initially flat but may be folded to form a tactical pouch, which may be secured to the MOLLE system. Once secured to the MOLLE system, the tactical pouch may receive and hold a firearm or firearm magazine or other tactical component or firearm accessory or any other type of object. The tactical pouch may then be removed from the MOLLE system and unfolded for more convenient flat storage and transport. In some embodiments, the tactical pouch may include a perforated folding edge and a bottom side that is longer to provide a locking tension unto the pouch. In other embodiments, the tactical pouch may be fastened to a belt or other type of clothing or equipment. Embodiments of the disclosure may be used in shooting, hunting, outdoors, and for tactical uses for example.
Turning to the figures, FIG. 1A illustrates a front view of a tactical pouch 100 attached to a belt 102. The following description discusses attaching the tactical pouch 100 to the belt 102; however, one of ordinary skill will appreciate that the tactical pouch 100 may be secured to any suitable garment or accessory, including, but not limited to shirts, belts, pants, jackets, bags, backpacks, etc. that include a suitable attachment system (thus, any reference to a belt hereinafter is merely exemplary and is not intended to be limiting). As indicated above, the tactical pouch 100 may advantageously be made from a single piece of material that may originally be manufactured in an unfolded generally planar configuration but may then be folded into a folded configuration (for example, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1C) before attachment to the belt 102. The tactical pouch 100 may be made from a material that allows for the tactical pouch 100 to be folded into the folded configuration and also unfolded from the folded configuration to the unfolded configuration (for example, to provide the tactical pouch 100 in a form factor that allows for multiple tactical pouches to be stacked for storage, transport, etc.), but also provides sufficient structural rigidity to support firearm magazines and other objects. For example, the tactical pouch 100 (or any other tactical pouch described herein) may be made from a composite thermoplastic. However, this is not intended to be limiting and other types of materials or combinations of materials may also be used.
The tactical pouch being configured to be converted from the folded configuration to the unfolded configuration is advantageous for a number of reasons. For example, this allows for the tactical pouch to be more easily stored and/or transported as the unfolded, flat tactical pouch is more easily stackable with other unfolded tactical pouches or other types of items.
Once the tactical pouch 100 is in the folded configuration and attached to the belt 102, the tactical pouch 100 may then receive and hold firearm magazines. That is, in some embodiments the tactical pouch 100 may be specifically sized and shaped to receive a firearm magazine, however, this is not intended to be limiting and other objects may be held within the tactical pouch 100 as well. As is shown in subsequent figures, the tactical pouch 100 (as well as any other configuration of tactical pouch described herein) may also be attached to other types of clothing and other equipment and is not merely limited to use with the belt 102 (As indicated above, any reference to a belt herein is not intended to be limiting).
In embodiments, the tactical pouch 100 may be secured to the belt 102 using one or more fasteners. Specifically, one or more apertures (not visible in FIGS. 1A-1C but shown in FIG. 2B, for example) may be included on a rear surface (formed by rear tab 103 and rear tab 105 when the tactical pouch 100 is folded) of the tactical pouch 100. These one or more apertures may be configured to receive the fasteners that may be used to fasten the tactical pouch 100 to the belt 102.
Furthermore, fastener brackets may also be used to provide a more secure attachment between the tactical pouch 100 and the belt 102. For example, a first set of fastener brackets (for example, fastener bracket 128 and fastener bracket 130) may be provided behind the rear surface of the tactical pouch 100, as shown in FIG. 1C. For example, fastener bracket 128 may be provided on rear tab 103 and fastener bracket 130 may be provided on rear tab 105. Additionally, a second set of corresponding fastener brackets (for example, fastener bracket 116 and fastener bracket 122) may be provided on the belt 102, as shown in FIG. 1B. In embodiments, one of the sets of fastener brackets may include threaded protrusions that are configured to receive fasteners, such as bolts, screws, etc. When the tactical pouch 100 is fastened to the belt 102, the rear surface of the tactical pouch 100 and the belt 102 are located between the first set of fastener brackets and the second set of fastener brackets.
Each of the fastener brackets may include apertures that may be aligned with the apertures on the rear portion of the tactical pouch 100. Accordingly, when the fastener brackets are aligned, the fastener brackets and tactical pouch 100 may receive one or more fasteners to secure the tactical pouch 100 to the belt 102. For example, FIG. 1B shows first fastener 118, second fastener 120, third fastener 124, and fourth fastener 126. However, the number of fasteners shown in the figures is not intended to be limiting and any other number of apertures and fasteners may also be used. The belt 102 may include one or more slots (for example slots 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, etc.) to allow for the fasteners to be provided through the belt 102.
The process for securing the tactical pouch 100 to the belt 102 may be as follows. First, the tactical pouch 100 is folded into the folded configuration. Then the tactical pouch is aligned at the portion of the belt 102 to which the tactical pouch 100 is to be attached. Then, the fastener brackets are aligned with the apertures on the rear portion of the tactical pouch 100. Finally, the fasteners are inserted into the apertures on the fastener brackets and the rear portion of the tactical pouch 100 and fastened into place (for example, into the threaded protrusions on one of the sets of fastener brackets. Likewise, to remove the tactical pouch 100 from the belt 102, the fasteners may first be removed, and then the fastener brackets and tactical pouch 100 may be removed from the belt 102. It should be noted that the use of the fastener brackets and fasteners to secure the tactical pouch 100 to the belt 102 is merely one exemplary manner by which the tactical pouch 100 to the belt 102 and the tactical pouch 100 may also be secured to the belt 102 in other ways as well.
FIG. 2A illustrates a front view (the front portion 201) of a tactical pouch 200 (which may be the same as, or similar to, the tactical pouch 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-1B). The tactical pouch 200 is shown in the folded configuration. The tactical pouch 200 is shown as being generally rectangular in shape (for example, such that the tactical pouch 200 may receive and hold a firearm magazine or other types of objects. However, the tactical pouch 200 (or any other tactical pouch described herein) may also be any other suitable shape and/or size. The tactical pouch 200 is shown as including one or more slots (for example, slot 203, slot 205, slot 207, and/or any other number of slots not depicted in the figure). These slots may function similarly to the slots shown in the MOLLE webbing in various other figures and allow for other types of attachments to be secured to the front portion 201 of the tactical pouch 200, if desired. Although the tactical pouch 200 is shown as including three slots, this is not intended to be limiting and any other number of slots may also be used. Other embodiments of tactical pouches depicted in subsequent figures may also be shown as including these slots as well. Additionally, the tactical pouch 200 may also include any other types of elements that may be used to receive other objects. For example, the tactical pouch 200 may include Velcro, hooks, circular apertures, etc.
FIG. 2B illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouch 200 of FIG. 2A. Again, FIG. 2B shows the tactical pouch 200 in a partially folded configuration. In the folded configuration, two tabs (for example, first tab 209 and second tab 211) are folded to form the rear of the tactical pouch 200. The first tab 209 and the second tab 211 are also shown as being generally rectangular in shape, however, other shapes may also be possible. The first tab 209 and the second tab 211 are the portions of the tactical pouch 200 that would be secured to the belt 102 (any reference to a belt or other type of clothing or equipment herein is merely exemplary and not intended to be limiting, and the tactical pouches may be attached to any other type of clothing or equipment). Although in FIG. 2B the first tab 209 and the second tab 211 are shown as having some physical separation between them, this separation may be reduced and/or removed once the tactical pouch 200 is secured to the belt 102 (for example, using the fasteners as described above).
To allow for the first tab 209 and the second tab 211 to be secured to the belt 102, the first tab 209 and the second tab 211 are shown as including one or more apertures. For example, the first tab 209 is shown as including the first aperture 202 and the second aperture 204 and the second tab 211 is shown as including the third aperture 206 and the fourth aperture 208 (however, any other number of apertures may be provided). As described with respect to FIGS. 1A-1C, the one or more apertures may receive fasteners used to fasten the tactical pouch 200 to the belt 102.
As described with respect to FIGS. 1A-1C, one or more fastener brackets may also be provided to receive the fasteners used to secure the tactical pouch 200 to the belt 102. Examples of these fastener brackets are shown in FIG. 2C. For example, FIG. 2C shows a first set of brackets including a first bracket 210 and a second bracket 216 and a second set of brackets including a third bracket 222 and a fourth bracket 228. The first bracket 210 and the second bracket 216 may be the same as, or similar to, first bracket 116 and second bracket 122 shown in FIG. 1B. Likewise, the third bracket 222 and the fourth bracket 228 may be the same as, or similar to, third bracket 128 and fourth bracket 130 shown in FIG. 1C. The first bracket 210 is shown as including first aperture 212 and second aperture 214 and the second bracket 216 is shown as including first aperture 218 and second aperture 220. The third bracket 222 is shown as including first protrusion 224 and second protrusion 226. The fourth bracket 228 is shown as including a first protrusion 230 and a second protrusion 232. The first protrusion 224, second protrusion 226, first protrusion 230, and second protrusion 232 may include threaded internal portions that are configured to receive the fasteners are used to secure the tactical pouch 200 to the belt 102. Although the fastener brackets are shown as being particular sizes and shapes, this is not intended to be limiting and other sizes and shapes are also possible. Additionally, the fastener brackets may include any other number of apertures as well. In some instances, the fastener brackets may not necessarily be required and the tactical pouch 200 may be secured to the belt 102 using any other suitable mechanism.
FIG. 3A illustrates a front view of tactical pouches (for example, tactical pouch 302, tactical pouch 304, tactical pouch 306, etc.) attached to a webbed material 300. For example, the webbed material may more specifically be MOLLE webbing or any other type of webbed material that may be used to receive tactical pouches and various other types of attachments. The webbed material may be provided on any type of clothing or equipment such as tactical backpacks, rucksacks, and load-bearing vests. Although three tactical pouches are shown in the figure, any other number of tactical pouches may also be attached to the webbed material 300. Additionally, the tactical pouches may be any other size/shape and may be attached to the webbed material 300 at any other positions on the webbed material 300. Additionally, although the tactical pouches are shown as being generally rectangular or square in shape, this is not intended to be limiting and other shapes are also possible.
FIG. 3B illustrates a rear view of tactical pouches attached to the webbed material 300 of FIG. 3A. Specifically, FIG. 3B illustrates the manner by which the various tactical pouches are attached to the webbed material 300. Specifically, when the tactical pouches are folded into the folded configuration (as shown in FIGS. 3A-3B), the rear surface of each of the tactical pouches may include two folded tabs. For example, the first tactical pouch 302 is shown as including rear tabs 308, the second tactical pouch 302 is shown as including rear tabs 318, and the third tactical pouch 306 is shown as including rear tabs 328. In other embodiments, the tactical pouches may also include any other number of tabs that form the rear surface of the tactical pouches as well.
The rear tabs of the tactical pouches may extend a certain distance above and below the rear (and/or front) surface of the tactical pouches (not shown in the folded configuration of FIGS. 3A-3B but shown more clearly in the unfolded configuration shown in FIGS. 4C, 5C, and 6C). For example, rear tabs 308 are shown as including top portions 310 and 312 and bottom portions 314 and 316, rear tabs 318 are shown as including top portions 320 and 322 and bottom portions 324 and 326, and rear tabs 328 are shown as including top portions 330 and 332 and bottom portions 334 and 336.
To secure the tactical pouch to the webbed material 300, the top and bottom portions of the tabs are inserted into slots within the webbed material 300. The webbed material 300 may be sufficiently flexible that the webbed material 300 may be manipulated to remove the tabs from the slots when it is desired to remove a tactical pouch from the webbed material 300. Once the tactical pouches are inserted into the slots in the webbed material, the relative rigidity of the tactical pouches ensures that the tactical pouches remain secured to the webbed material 300. To provide another mechanism for securing the tactical pouches within the webbed material 300, the top portions (or the bottom portions, or both) may also include hooked elements that may prevent the top portions from sliding out of the slots on the webbed material 300 into which the top portions are inserted. These hooked elements are more clearly shown and described with respect to at least FIGS. 4A-5C.
FIGS. 4A-5C show the individual tactical pouches attached to the webbed material 300 shown in FIGS. 3A-3B. The tactical pouches shown in these figures are merely exemplary and other configurations of tactical pouches (including various sizes, shapes, etc.) may also be possible.
Beginning with FIG. 4A, a front view of a tactical pouch 400 is shown. FIG. 4B illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouch 400 of FIG. 4A. FIG. 4C illustrates the tactical pouch 400 of FIG. 4A in an unfolded configuration (it should be noted that while reference is made herein to some figures showing tactical pouches in an unfolded configuration, the figures may instead show the tactical pouches in a partially unfolded configuration and one of ordinary skill in the art would understand that the tactical pouches may be folded into a completely flat configuration). Similar to other tactical pouches described herein, when the tactical pouch 400 is folded into the folded configuration (for example, as shown in FIG. 4A and shown as partially folded in FIG. 4B), the tactical pouch 400 may include a front surface 402 a rear surface formed by a plurality of rear tabs (for example, rear tab 404 and rear tab 406, one or more side surfaces (not shown in the figures), and a bottom surface 416 (shown in FIG. 4C). Similar to the tactical pouch 200 shown in FIGS. 2A-2C (as well as other tactical pouches described herein), the tactical pouch 400 may include one or more slots 420 on the front surface 402. These slots 420 may function similarly to the slots shown in the MOLLE webbing in various other figures and allow for other types of attachments to be secured to the front surface 402 of the tactical pouch 400, if desired. It should be noted that FIG. 4B shows a partially folded configuration and when the tactical pouch 400 is fully folded and secured to the webbed material (or any other type of clothing, equipment, etc.), the gap between the rear tabs may be reduced or eliminated.
As shown in the unfolded configuration of FIG. 4C, the tactical pouch 400 may include one or more folding lines 418. The folding lines 418 may serve as visual indicators of the locations along which the tactical pouch 400 should be folded. In embodiments, the material of the tactical pouch 400 at these folding lines 418 may be modified to allow for the tactical pouch 400 to be more easily folded over the folding lines 418. For example, the material at the folding lines 418 may be pinched along the length of the folding lines 418 or at intervals along the folding lines 418, portions of the material may be removed, or the material may be modified in any other suitable manner that allows for the tactical pouch 400 to be more easily folded along the folding lines 418.
As shown in FIG. 4C, attached to the bottom surface 416 of the tactical pouch 400 are two bottom tabs (for example, bottom tab 412 and bottom tab 414). During the process of folding the tactical pouch 400, the bottom surface 416 is folded about the folding line 418 separating the bottom surface 416 and the front surface 402 (such that the bottom surface 416 is then perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the front surface 402). The bottom tabs are then folded in the opposite direction such that they are parallel with the front surface 402 (shown in FIG. 4B). When the rear tabs are folded inward to form the rear surface of the tactical pouch 400, the bottom portion 408 of the rear tab 404 aligns with the bottom tab 412 and the bottom portion 410 of the rear tab 406 aligns with the bottom tab 414. The bottom portion 408 of the rear tab 404 and the bottom tab 412 and the bottom portion 410 of the rear tab 406 and the bottom tab 414 may then all be inserted into the webbing of the belt or other clothing or equipment to which the tactical pouch is attached (for example, as shown in FIG. 3B).
To provide for a more secure attachment of the tactical pouch 400 to the webbing, the rear tabs may also include top portions that extend upwards beyond the top of the front surface 402. For example, the rear tab 404 is shown as including top portion 403 and the rear tab 406 is shown as including top portion 405. Similar to the bottom portions of the rear tabs, the top portions of the rear tabs may also be inserted into different slots in the webbing to further secure the tactical pouch 400 to the webbing. Although the top and bottom portions are shown as extending a specific distance above and below the front surface 402 (and/or rear surface), these distances are merely exemplary. Additionally, although the rear tabs are shown as being generally rectangular in shape, other shapes are also possible.
The top portions may also include hooked elements (for example, hooked element 408 on top portion 403 and hooked element 409 on top portion 405) to further reduce the likelihood that the top portions of the rear tabs are able to unintentionally slide out from the webbing. These hooked elements may also be included (or may alternatively be included) on the bottom portions of the rear tabs as well.
Further, the tactical pouch 400 is shown as including additional apertures located on the front surface 402 (shown in FIGS. 4A and 4C) and the rear tabs (shown in FIG. 4B). These additional apertures may be configured to receive other element that may further secure the tactical pouch 400 to the webbed material. For example, FIG. 9A shows that a string, cable, or other like element may be provided through the apertures and hooked to another slot in the webbed material that is located above where the tactical pouch is positioned on the webbed material. This is merely one additional example of a manner by which the tactical pouch may be further secured to the webbed material and other types of additional mechanisms are also possible.
FIG. 5A illustrates a front view of another tactical pouch 500. FIG. 5B illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouch of FIG. 5A. FIG. 5C illustrates the tactical pouch of FIG. 5A in an unfolded configuration. The tactical pouch may include at least some similar elements as the tactical pouch 500 but may be provided as a different size and/or shape to accommodate different types of magazines or other types of objects. For example, the tactical pouch 500 also includes a front surface 502, a rear surface (formed by rear tab 504 and rear tab 406), a bottom surface 516, and side surfaces. The front surface 502 may also include one or more slots 520. The rear tabs may also include top portions and bottom portions that extend beyond the front surface 502 and serve as points by which the tactical pouch 500 may be secured to the webbing. For example, the rear tab 504 is shown as including top portion 503 and bottom portion 508 and the rear tab 506 is shown as including top portion 505 and bottom portion 510. The tactical pouch is also shown as including folding lines 518.
In contrast with the tactical pouch 400 shown in FIGS. 4A-4C, the tactical pouch 500 is shown as including a single bottom tab 512 rather than the two bottom tabs 412 and 414. This is because the tactical pouch 500 is a smaller size than the tactical pouch 400 and may only have space to accommodate the single bottom tab 512. However, the bottom tab 512 may function the same as, or similar to, the two bottom tabs of the tactical pouch 400. That is, during the process of folding the tactical pouch 500, the bottom surface 516 is folded about the folding line 518 separating the bottom surface 516 and the front surface 502. The bottom tab is then folded in the opposite direction such that it is parallel with the front surface 502 (shown in FIG. 5B). When the rear tabs are folded inward to form the rear portion, the bottom portion 508 of the rear tab 504 aligns with the bottom tab 512.
FIG. 6 illustrates another tactical pouch 600 in an unfolded configuration. The tactical pouch 600 also includes a front surface 602, a first side surface 603, a second side surface 605, and a bottom surface 608. The tactical pouch 600 also includes a rear surface formed by a first tab 604 and a second tab 606. Attached to the bottom surface 608 are a first bottom tab 614 and a second bottom tab 616. Similar to other tactical pouches described herein, during the process of folding the tactical pouch 600, the bottom surface 608 is folded upwards. The bottom tabs are then folded in the opposite direction such that they are parallel with the front surface 602. When the rear tabs are folded inward to form the rear surface, the bottom portion 610 of the rear tab 604 aligns with the first bottom tab 614 and the bottom portion 612 of the rear tab 606 aligns with the second bottom tab 616.
FIGS. 7A-7B illustrate front views of tactical pouches attached to a webbed material 701 with magazines provided in the tactical pouches. For example, the webbed material 701 may be MOLLE webbing on a vest that may be worn by a person. FIG. 7C illustrates a rear view of the tactical pouches of FIGS. 7A-7B attached to the webbed material 701. Specifically, FIG. 7A shows tactical pouch 702 in which magazine 708 is held, tactical pouch 704 in which magazine 710 is held, and tactical pouch 706 in which magazine 712 is held.
FIG. 8A illustrates another tactical pouch 800 attached to a webbed material 801. FIG. 8B illustrates the tactical pouch 800 of FIG. 8A in an unfolded configuration.
FIG. 9A illustrates another tactical pouch 900 attached to a webbed material 901. FIG. 9B illustrates the tactical pouch 900 of FIG. 9A in an unfolded configuration. FIG. 9A illustrates that a cable, string, or other type of similar object may be used to further secure the tactical pouch 900 to the webbed material 901 by hooking into a slot located above the slots in which the tactical pouch 900 is secured. For example, the hook 903 is secured within slot 904 of the webbed material 901. The cable, string, or other type of similar object that is attached to the hook 903 may be attached to the tactical pouch 901 via one or more apertures on the tactical pouch 900 (for example, aperture 905 and aperture 906). Any other number of apertures may be provided and the apertures may be provided at any other location on the tactical pouch 900.
FIG. 10A illustrates another tactical pouch 1000 in an unfolded configuration. FIG. 10B illustrates a close-up view of a top portion 1002 of a rear tab of the tactical pouch 1000 of FIG. 10A. FIG. 10C illustrates a close-up view of a folding line 1004 of the tactical pouch 1000 of FIG. 10A. FIG. 10D illustrates a close-up view of a hooked element 1006 of the tactical pouch 1000 of FIG. 10A. FIG. 10E illustrates another tactical pouch in an unfolded configuration. It should be noted that although some figures may include dimensions, these dimensions are merely exemplary and are not intended to be limiting. Any other dimensions may also be used as well (this applies to any figures described herein).
It will be appreciated that while the disclosure may in certain instances describe a single example embodiment of a detachable swivel and associated mount, there may be other configurations, shapes, and orientations of a detachable swivel and associated swivel components without departing from example embodiments of the invention.
One will recognize the applicability of embodiments of the invention to various objects, firearms, weapons, slings, belts, firearm magazines, holsters, carrying devices, garments, and combinations thereof known in the art. One skilled in the art may recognize the applicability of embodiments of the invention to other environments, contexts, and applications. One will appreciate that components and elements shown in and described with respect to FIGS. 1A-10E are provided by way of example only. Numerous other operating environments, system architectures, and various apparatus configurations thereof are possible. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention should not be construed as being limited to any particular operating environment, system architecture, or apparatus configuration.
Additionally, it is to be recognized that, while the invention has been described above in terms of one or more embodiments, it is not limited thereto. Various features and aspects of the above described invention may be used individually or jointly. Although the invention has been described in the context of its implementation in a particular environment and for particular purposes, its usefulness is not limited thereto and the invention can be beneficially utilized in any number of environments and implementations. Furthermore, while the methods have been described as occurring in a specific sequence, it is appreciated that the order of performing the methods is not limited to that illustrated and described herein, and that not every element described and illustrated need be performed. Accordingly, the claims set forth below should be construed in view of the full breadth of the embodiments as disclosed herein.
Patent Application
20250109928
