Molle-compatible apparatus

Abstract

A modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket includes a pocket formed in conjunction with a chest pad, the pocket configured with a plurality of vertical channels positioned along a left side and a right side of the pocket, the plurality of vertical channels for receiving an adjustable chord therethrough for adjusting to different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable within the pocket, the pocket comprising a plurality of 45 degree anchor points to permit attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches or accessories. The plurality of 45 degree anchor points may be arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another.

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         25 . A modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket, comprising:
 a pocket formed in conjunction with a chest pad, the pocket configured with a plurality of vertical channels positioned along a left side and a right side of the pocket, the plurality of vertical channels for receiving an adjustable chord therethrough for adjusting to different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable within the pocket, the pocket comprising a plurality of 45 degree anchor points to permit attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches or accessories.   
     
     
         26 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of claim  1 , wherein the plurality of 45 degree anchor points are arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another. 
     
     
         27 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOUE) compatible pocket of claim  1 , wherein the plurality of 45 degree anchor points are arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another and the different rows interspersed among one another. 
     
     
         28 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of claim  1 , wherein the plurality of vertical channels is positioned to receive therebetween another vertical channel connected to the chest pad, the another vertical channel configured to receive the adjustable chord therethrough to secure the left side and the right side to the chest pad. 
     
     
         29 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of claim  1 , wherein the pocket includes at least one flap located at the bottom of the pocket for securing an interchangeable plate within the pocket and against the chest pad. 
     
     
         30 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of claim  1 , wherein the pocket is adjustable in relation to the chest pad for adjusting to different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable therebetween. 
     
     
         31 . A modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket, comprising:
 a pocket formed in relation with and connected to a pad, the pocket configured with a plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms positioned along a left side and a right side of the pocket, the plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms adjustable different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable within the pocket, the pocket comprising a plurality of 45 degree anchor points to permit attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches or accessories.   
     
     
         32 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the pad is a chest pad and the plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms include an adjustable chord connected to a chest pad, 
     
     
         33 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOUE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of 45 degree anchor points are arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another. 
     
     
         34 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of 45 degree anchor points are arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another and the different rows interspersed among one another. 
     
     
         35 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the pad comprises a chest pad, and the plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms comprise a plurality of vertical channels positioned to receive therebetween another vertical channel that is connected to the chest pad, the another vertical channel configured to receive an adjustable chord therethrough to secure the left side and the right side to the chest pad. 
     
     
         36 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the pocket includes at least one flap located at the bottom of the pocket for securing an interchangeable plate within the pocket and against the pad. 
     
     
         37 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the pocket is adjustable in relation to the pad for adjusting to different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable therebetween. 
     
     
         38 . A method of providing a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket, comprising:
 creating a pocket by forming in relation with and connected to a chest pad, the pocket configured with a plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms positioned along a left side and a right side of the pocket, the plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms adjustable to different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable within the pocket, the pocket comprising a plurality of 45 degree anchor points to permit attachment of MOLLE-compatible pouches or accessories.   
     
     
         39 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms include an adjustable chord connected to the chest pad. 
     
     
         40 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of 45 degree anchor points are arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another. 
     
     
         41 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of 45 degree anchor points are arranged as a plurality of different rows oriented at 90 degree angles to one another and the different rows interspersed among one another. 
     
     
         42 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the plurality of adjustable connecting mechanisms comprise a plurality of vertical channels positioned to receive therebetween another vertical channel that is connected to the chest pad, the another vertical channel configured to receive an adjustable chord therethrough to secure the left side and the right side to the chest pad. 
     
     
         43 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the pocket includes at least one flap located at the bottom of the pocket for securing an interchangeable plate within the pocket and against the chest pad. 
     
     
         44 . The modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) compatible pocket of  claim 31 , wherein the pocket is adjustable in relation to the chest pad for adjusting to different thickness of interchangeable plates insertable therebetween.