Patent ID: 9173436
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: A41D,A45F

Abstract:
1. A load supporting garment which is compatible with MOLLE accessories, comprising: elements arranged to engage a wearer and to support the garment thereon; and a bearing frame assembly connected to said elements, the bearing frame assembly having a substrate to which a fabric exterior layer is adhered, the bearing frame assembly having portions defining a plurality of openings which extend through the substrate and the fabric exterior layer to define a plurality of vertically spaced horizontal bands, with one band spaced above another with a plurality of openings positioned therebetween, the openings extending vertically at least one inch, the spacing between an upper perimeter of one horizontal band and an upper perimeter of a horizontal band immediately below it being at least two inches, such that MOLLE accessories may be received and attached to the horizontal bands, and wherein the plurality of openings is positioned to define at least two vertical bands extending between two vertically spaced horizontal bands, the two neighboring vertical bands each having a vertical centerline, wherein the centerlines of the neighboring vertical bands are spaced horizontally at least 1.5 inches apart, the horizontal width of each vertical band being between ⅛ to ½ inches, such that the horizontal width of each opening is at least 1.5 inches less one half the combined widths of the neighboring vertical bands.