Patent Publication Number: US-11388980-B2

Title: Modular attachment aperture array

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/818,511, filed Mar. 14, 2019, and is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 16/127,005, filed Sep. 10, 2018, which is a continuation-in-part of International Patent Application No. PCT/US2017/067361, filed Dec. 19, 2017, which claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/476,771, filed Mar. 25, 2017, U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/450,481, filed Jan. 25, 2017, U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/445,934, filed Jan. 13, 2017, and U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/436,399, filed Dec. 19, 2016, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein in their entireties by reference. 
    
    
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     BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE 
     1. Field of the Present Disclosure 
     The present disclosure relates generally to the field of modular attachment systems. More specifically, the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses relates to a modular attachment system having an aperture array. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     It is advantageous be able to configure and/or reconfigure various pouches, pockets, holsters, holders, and other accessories on items such as, for example, articles of clothing, vests, plate carriers, backpacks, packs, platforms, and other carriers. 
     It is generally known to removably attach such items using a MOLLE or other similar attachment system. The term MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) is used to generically describe load bearing systems and subsystems that utilize corresponding rows of woven webbing for modular pouch, pocket, and accessory attachment. 
     The MOLLE system is a modular system that incorporates the use of corresponding rows of webbing stitched onto a piece of equipment, such as a vest, and the various MOLLE compatible pouches, pockets, and accessories, each accessory having mating rows of stitched webbing. MOLLE compatible pouches, pockets, and accessories of various utility can then be attached or coupled wherever MOLLE webbing exists on the equipment. 
     The terms “MOLLE-compatible” or “MOLLE” system are not used to describe a specific system, but to generically describe accessory attachment systems that utilize interwoven PALS (Pouch Attachment Ladder System) webbing for modular accessory attachment. 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 1-2 , an exemplary MOLLE compatible carrier portion  10  includes a plurality of substantially parallel rows of spaced apart, horizontal carrier webbing elements  23 . Each of the carrier webbing elements  23  is secured to a backing or carrier material  12 , by vertical stitching  24 , at spaced apart locations, such that a tunnel segment  27  is formed between the carrier material  12  and the carrier webbing elements  23  between each secured location of the carrier webbing elements  23 . Each of the tunnel segments  27  is formed substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis or direction of the carrier webbing elements  23 . 
     The MOLLE compatible carrier portion  10 , or MOLLE system grid, typically consists of horizontal rows of 1 inch (2.5 cm) webbing, spaced 1 inch apart, and attached or coupled to the carrier material  12  at 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) intervals. 
     An exemplary accessory  81  includes a plurality of substantially parallel, spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 . The accessory webbing elements  83  are spaced apart so as to correspond to the spaces between the spaced apart carrier webbing elements  23 . The accessory webbing elements  83  are secured to the accessory  81  at spaced apart locations, such that an accessory tunnel segment  87  is formed between the accessory  81  and the accessory webbing element  83  between each secured location of the accessory webbing element  83 . Each of the accessory tunnel segments  87  is formed substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the accessory webbing elements  83 . 
     When the accessory  81  is placed adjacent the carrier material  12  such that the accessory webbing elements  83  are within the spaces between the spaced apart carrier webbing elements  23  (and the carrier webbing elements  23  are within the spaces between the spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 ) and corresponding tunnel segments  27  and accessory tunnel segments  87  are aligned, a strap or coupling element may be interwoven between the aligned tunnel segments  27  and accessory tunnel segments  87  (alternating between horizontal carrier webbing element  23  portions on the host or carrier material  12  and horizontal webbing portions on the accessory  81 ) to removably attach the accessory  81  to the carrier material  12 . 
     Thus, through the use of a MOLLE or MOLLE-type system, an accessory  81  may be mounted to a variety of carrier materials  12 . Likewise, if a particular carrier material  12  includes a MOLLE compatible system, a variety of accessories may be interchangeably mounted to the platform to accommodate a variety of desired configurations. 
     MOLLE compatible systems allow, for example, various pouch arrangements to be specifically tailored to a desired configuration and then reconfigured, if desired. 
     Various desired pouches, pockets, and accessories can be added and undesired or unnecessary pouches, pockets, or accessories can be removed. 
     Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, or the like, which has been included in the present specification is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present disclosure as it existed before the priority date of each claim of this application. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE 
     However, the typical “MOLLE-compatible” or “MOLLE” system arrangement has various shortcomings. For example, known “MOLLE-compatible” or “MOLLE” systems only allow for attachment of accessories in a single orientation relative to the carrier webbing elements. In most applications, this results in only vertical attachment of accessories to the MOLLE system, i.e., attachment perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, A L , of the carrier webbing elements. 
     In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the modular attachment aperture array of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses provides an aperture array layer that allows MOLLE-compatible or similar accessories to be attached or coupled to the aperture array layer in a vertical, horizontal, oblique, or diagonal manner, relative to a row, column, or other pattern of spaced apart array apertures. 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the modular attachment aperture array of the present disclosure comprises at least some of a portion of carrier material; and an aperture array layer, wherein the aperture array layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart array apertures, wherein each array aperture is formed of two substantially equal length, substantially parallel sides, an arcuate side joining respective upper terminal ends of the substantially parallel sides, and an arcuate side joining respective lower terminal ends of the substantially parallel sides, wherein each of the array apertures is formed through the aperture array layer, and wherein the array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of spaced rows and spaced columns, and wherein the aperture array layer is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of the carrier material. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the plurality of spaced apart array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows of the array apertures and equally spaced columns of the array apertures. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, aperture array tunnel segments are created between adjacent array apertures. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, aperture array tunnel segments are created between vertically adjacent array apertures, between horizontally adjacent array apertures, between obliquely adjacent array apertures, and/or between diagonally adjacent array apertures. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each of the array apertures is defined by one or more continuous edge portions. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each adjacent column of spaced apart array apertures is offset such that at least edge portions or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures are offset by approximately ±33°. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each column of spaced apart array apertures at least partially overlaps an adjacent column of spaced apart array apertures. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each array aperture is separated from each other array aperture by a distance that is less than a width of each array aperture. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the aperture array layer comprises chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM). 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the aperture array layer comprises a portion of Hypalon fabric. 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the modular attachment aperture array of the present disclosure comprises at least some of an aperture array layer, wherein the aperture array layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart array apertures, wherein each array aperture is formed of two substantially equal length, substantially parallel side portions, an upper arcuate side joining respective upper terminal ends of the substantially parallel side portions, and a lower arcuate side joining respective lower terminal ends of the substantially parallel side portions, wherein each of the array apertures is formed through at least a portion of the aperture array layer, and wherein the array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of spaced rows and spaced columns, and wherein the aperture array layer is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of the carrier material. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the aperture array layer is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of a carrier material. 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the modular attachment aperture array of the present disclosure comprises at least some of an aperture array layer, wherein the aperture array layer comprises a plurality of spaced apart array apertures, wherein the array apertures are formed as substantially elongated oval shaped array apertures arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows of the array apertures and equally spaced columns of the array apertures. 
     Accordingly, the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses separately and optionally provide a modular attachment aperture array that allows a user to readily attach MOLLE-compatible or similar accessories to the aperture array layer in a vertical, horizontal, oblique, or diagonal manner. 
     The presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses separately and optionally provide a modular attachment aperture array that allows a user to attach an accessory to the aperture array layer by interweaving an accessory coupling element between aligned aperture array tunnel segments and accessory tunnel segments to removably attach the accessory to the aperture array layer. 
     These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses are described in or are apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses and the accompanying figures. Other aspects and features of embodiments of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the following description of specific, exemplary embodiments of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses in concert with the figures. 
     While features of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses may be discussed relative to certain embodiments and figures, all embodiments of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses can include one or more of the features discussed herein. Further, while one or more embodiments may be discussed as having certain advantageous features, one or more of such features may also be used with the various embodiments of the systems, methods, and/or apparatuses discussed herein. In similar fashion, while exemplary embodiments may be discussed below as device, system, or method embodiments, it is to be understood that such exemplary embodiments can be implemented in various devices, systems, and methods of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
     Any benefits, advantages, or solutions to problems that are described herein with regard to specific embodiments are not intended to be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature(s) or element(s) of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses or the claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
       As required, detailed exemplary embodiments of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses that may be embodied in various and alternative forms, within the scope of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. The figures are not necessarily to scale; some features may be exaggerated or minimized to illustrate details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
       The exemplary embodiments of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses will be described in detail, with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views, and wherein: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a portion of a known MOLLE compatible carrier portion attached or coupled to a carrier material; 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a MOLLE-compatible accessory being attached or coupled to a portion of a known MOLLE compatible carrier portion; 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a more detailed view of an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises substantially octagonally shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a more detailed view of the interaction between the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array and the accessory coupling element of an exemplary accessory, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 6  illustrates an exemplary accessory attached or coupled to the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a more detailed view of the interaction between the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array and the accessory coupling element of an exemplary accessory, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a more detailed view of the interaction between the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array, the accessory coupling element of an exemplary accessory, and the accessory webbing element of the exemplary accessory, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 9  illustrates an exemplary accessory attached or coupled to the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a more detailed view of the interaction between the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array and the accessory coupling element of an exemplary accessory, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a more detailed view of the interaction between the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array and the accessory coupling element of an exemplary accessory, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 12  illustrates an exemplary accessory attached or coupled to the aperture array layer of the modular attachment aperture array, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 13  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises substantially hexagonally shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 14  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises substantially circular shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 15  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises substantially octagonally shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 16  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises a plurality of substantially octagonally shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 17  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises a plurality of substantially octagonally shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 18  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises a plurality of substantially octagonally shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 19  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a portion of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to an exemplary carrier material, wherein the modular attachment aperture array comprises a plurality of substantially octagonally shaped array apertures, arranged according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 20  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment aperture, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 21  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 22  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 23  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment array aperture, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 24  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a portion of a modular attachment aperture array, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 25  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment array aperture, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 26  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment array aperture, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 27  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment array aperture, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 28  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a portion of a modular attachment aperture array, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 29  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a portion of a modular attachment aperture array, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 30  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment aperture, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 31  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 32  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 33  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 34  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment aperture, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 35  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; 
         FIG. 36  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array attached or coupled to a carrier material, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses; and 
         FIG. 37  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array, according to an exemplary embodiment of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE 
     For simplicity and clarification, the design factors and operating principles of the modular attachment aperture array according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses are explained with reference to various exemplary embodiments of a modular attachment aperture array according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. The basic explanation of the design factors and operating principles of the modular attachment aperture array is applicable for the understanding, design, and operation of the modular attachment aperture array of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. It should be appreciated that the modular attachment aperture array can be adapted to many applications where a modular attachment aperture array can be used. 
     As used herein, the word “may” is meant to convey a permissive sense (i.e., meaning “having the potential to”), rather than a mandatory sense (i.e., meaning “must”). Unless stated otherwise, terms such as “first” and “second” are used to arbitrarily distinguish between the exemplary embodiments and/or elements such terms describe. Thus, these terms are not necessarily intended to indicate temporal or other prioritization of such exemplary embodiments and/or elements. 
     As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term “coupled” is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). The term coupled, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. The terms “a” and “an” are defined as one or more unless stated otherwise. 
     Throughout this application, the terms “comprise” (and any form of comprise, such as “comprises” and “comprising”), “have” (and any form of have, such as “has” and “having”), “include”, (and any form of include, such as “includes” and “including”) and “contain” (and any form of contain, such as “contains” and “containing”) are used as open-ended linking verbs. It will be understood that these terms are meant to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer, step, or group of elements, integers, or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer, step, or group of elements, integers, or steps. As a result, a system, method, or apparatus that “comprises”, “has”, “includes”, or “contains” one or more elements possesses those one or more elements but is not limited to possessing only those one or more elements. Similarly, a method or process that “comprises”, “has”, “includes” or “contains” one or more operations possesses those one or more operations but is not limited to possessing only those one or more operations. 
     It should also be appreciated that the terms “modular attachment aperture array”, “aperture array layer”, “carrier material”, and “accessory” are used for basic explanation and understanding of the operation of the systems, methods, and apparatuses of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. Therefore, the terms “modular attachment aperture array”, “aperture array layer”, “carrier material”, and “accessory” are not to be construed as limiting the systems, methods, and apparatuses of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
     For simplicity and clarification, the modular attachment aperture array of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses will be shown and/or described as being used in conjunction with a side portion or surface of an exemplary bag or pack being utilized as an exemplary carrier material. However, it should be appreciated that these are merely exemplary embodiments of the modular attachment aperture array and are not to be construed as limiting the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. Thus, the modular attachment aperture array of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses may be utilized in conjunction with any object or device. 
     Additionally, the modular attachment aperture array of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses will be shown and described as being used in conjunction with a compatible accessory  81 , having at least one accessory webbing element  83 , and at least one accessory coupling element  88 . It should be appreciated that the compatible accessory  81  is merely an exemplary accessory and that any MOLLE compatible or similar accessory may be utilized in conjunction with the modular attachment aperture array of the present disclosure. 
     Turning now to the appended drawing figures,  FIGS. 1-2  illustrate certain elements and/or aspects of a portion of a known MOLLE compatible carrier portion  10  attached or coupled to a carrier material  12  and a MOLLE-compatible accessory  81  being attached or coupled to a portion of a known MOLLE compatible carrier portion  10 ,  FIGS. 3-19  illustrate certain elements and/or aspects of an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array  100 ,  FIGS. 20-22  illustrate certain elements and/or aspects of an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array  100 , and  FIGS. 23-37  illustrate certain elements and/or aspects of an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array  300 , according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
     In certain illustrative, non-limiting embodiment(s) of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses, as illustrated in  FIGS. 3-19 , the modular attachment aperture array  100  comprises at least some of an aperture array layer  110  having a plurality of spaced apart matrix array apertures  120  formed therethrough. 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  110  is formed of a portion of a fabric-type or other material, such as, for example, chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM). In certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  110  is formed of a portion of Hypalon fabric. However, the present disclosure is not so limited. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  110  may be formed of a rigid material, a semi-rigid material, or a substantially flexible material. 
     In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, all or portions of the aperture array layer  110  may be made of any fabric or other material, such as, for example, woven fabrics, canvas, acrylics, sheet fabrics, films, nylon, spandex, vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), neoprene, or the like. Alternatively, all or portions of the aperture array layer  110  may be formed from multiple, similar or dissimilar materials. In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the aperture array layer  110  may be water-resistant or may include a cushion material. 
     As a further example, in certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  110  may be formed of a substantially rigid material, such as plastic, having an appropriate, workable thickness. Alternate materials of construction of the aperture array layer  110  may include one or more of the following: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, polytetrafluoroethylene, and/or other metals, as well as various alloys and composites thereof, glass-hardened polymers, polymeric composites, polymer or fiber reinforced metals, carbon fiber or glass fiber composites, continuous fibers in combination with thermoset and thermoplastic resins, chopped glass or carbon fibers used for injection molding compounds, laminate glass or carbon fiber, epoxy laminates, woven glass fiber laminates, impregnate fibers, polyester resins, epoxy resins, phenolic resins, polyimide resins, cyanate resins, high-strength plastics, nylon, glass, or polymer fiber reinforced plastics, thermoform and/or thermoset materials, and/or various combinations of the foregoing. Thus, it should be understood that the material or materials used to form the aperture array layer  110  is a design choice based on the desired appearance and functionality of the aperture array layer  110 . 
     It should be appreciated that the terms fabric and material are to be given their broadest meanings and that the particular fabric(s) or material(s) used to form the aperture array layer  110  is a design choice based on the desired appearance and/or functionality of the modular attachment aperture array  100 . In general, the material used to form the aperture array layer  110  is selected for its ability to allow a MOLLE-type accessory to be attached or coupled thereto. 
     The modular attachment aperture array  100  of the present disclosure is operable with as few as two matrix array apertures  120 . Thus, the size and shape of the aperture array layer  110  is a design choice, based upon, for example, the size and shape of the carrier material  12  or portion of carrier material  12  that is desired to potentially accept attachment or coupling of accessories. 
     In various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated in  FIG. 4 , the matrix array apertures  120  are generally formed as apertures through the aperture array layer  110 . 
     Each matrix array aperture  120  is defined by one or more continuous edges. In various exemplary embodiments, each matrix array aperture  120  may optionally be formed in the shape of an octagon. However, it should be appreciated that each of the matrix array apertures  120  may generally be formed in the shape of a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon (as illustrated in  FIG. 13 ), a heptagon, an octagon (as illustrated in  FIGS. 15-19 ), a nanogon, a decagon, a pentadecagon, an icosagon, a circle (as illustrated in  FIG. 14 ), an oval, a dumbbell/barbell shape, or any other desired shape or configuration. Thus, it should be appreciated that the size and shape of each of the matrix array apertures  120  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the modular attachment aperture array  100  and/or the aperture array layer  110 . 
     The size or diameter of each matrix array aperture  120  is also a design choice. In certain exemplary embodiments, the size or diameter of each matrix array aperture  120  is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory coupling element of a compatible accessory, such as, for example, the accessory coupling element  88  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory coupling element  88  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the size or diameter of each matrix array aperture  120  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory coupling element  88  to be fitted within and interwoven between two or more matrix array apertures  120 . Alternatively, the size or diameter of each matrix array aperture  120  may be created such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  110  and the modular attachment aperture array  100 . 
     The matrix array apertures  120  are arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. In various exemplary embodiments, the matrix array apertures  120  are arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart rows  113  and columns  112 . In various exemplary embodiments, the matrix array apertures  120  are arranged in a series of equally spaced rows  113  and equally spaced columns  112 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, each of the rows  113  is spaced at a distance that is the same as the spacing between each of the columns  112 . Alternatively, the spacing between each of the rows  113  is greater than or less than the spacing between each of the columns  112 . 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent matrix array apertures  120  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, or diagonally adjacent) is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory webbing element  83  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory webbing element  83  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent matrix array apertures  120  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory webbing element(s)  83  to be appropriately aligned between every other matrix array aperture  120  in a vertical, horizontal, oblique, or diagonal direction. Alternatively, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent matrix array apertures  120  may be created such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  110  and the modular attachment aperture array  100 . 
     It should be appreciated that two or more adjacent matrix array apertures  120  may comprise a row  113  and two or more adjacent matrix array apertures  120  may comprise a column  112 . Thus, it should be appreciated that the number of matrix array apertures  120  formed in the aperture array layer  110  is a design choice based upon the desired size and/or functionality of the aperture array layer  110 . 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each adjacent row  113  and/or column  112  of spaced apart matrix array apertures  120  is offset such that either edges or proximate centers of adjacent matrix array apertures  120  are offset by approximately ±45° (as illustrated in  FIG. 4 ) or approximately ±90° (as illustrated in  FIG. 18 ). If for example, either edges or proximate centers of adjacent matrix array apertures  120  are offset by ±45° or ±90°, an attached or coupled accessory  81  can be attached or coupled at least at ±0°, ±90°, or ±45°. Thus, it should be appreciated that the offset of adjacent rows  113  and/or columns  112  dictates the angle of oblique attachment of accessories. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each matrix array aperture  120  is separated from each other matrix array aperture  120  by a distance that is equal to or greater than a width of each matrix array aperture  120 . 
     By arranging the matrix array apertures  120  in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence, aperture array tunnel segments  135  are created between adjacent matrix array apertures  120  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, or diagonally adjacent). 
     It is possible for the matrix array layer  110  to operate as a stand-alone element, such as, for example, a sheet of matrix array layer  110  material, to which compatible accessories may be attached or coupled. However, in various exemplary embodiments, the matrix array layer  110  is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of a carrier or carrier material, such as, for example, a carrier material  12 . 
     Thus, the matrix array layer  110  may be at least partially attached or coupled to an exemplary carrier (such as, for example, exemplary carrier material  12 ), for example, an article of clothing, a vest, a plate carrier, a backpack, a pack, a bag, a platform, or another flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid carrier. 
     As illustrated, for example, in  FIGS. 3 and 5-12 , the matrix array layer  110  is illustrated as comprising a somewhat rectangular portion of matrix array layer  110  material that is at least partially attached or coupled to an exemplary bag. As illustrated, the matrix array layer  110  is attached or coupled to a portion of the exemplary bag by matrix array layer attachment elements  130 , such as stitching proximate a perimeter of the matrix array layer  110 . The matrix array layer  110  may then optionally be further attached or coupled to the carrier material  12 , via additional matrix array layer attachment elements  130 . The matrix array layer attachment elements  130  are spaced apart, as necessary or desirable, in order to further secure, attach, or couple the matrix array layer  110  to the carrier material  12 . The number and placement of additional matrix array layer attachment elements  130  is a design choice based upon the desired level of securement of the matrix array layer  110  to the carrier material  12  and/or to further ensure that the matrix array layer  110  will not separate or pull away from the carrier material  12 , particularly if accessories are attached or coupled to the matrix array layer  110 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the matrix array layer attachment elements  130  comprise stitching. Alternatively, the matrix array layer  110  may be attached or coupled to the carrier material  12  at one or more matrix array layer attachment elements  130  via adhesive bonding, welding, screws, rivets, pins, mating hook and loop portions, snap or releasable fasteners, or other known or later developed means or methods for permanently or releasably attaching or coupling the matrix array layer  110  to the carrier material  12 . The one or more matrix array layer attachment elements  130  may be formed or positioned proximate a perimeter of the matrix array layer  110  or in one or more areas located within the one or more matrix array layers  110 . 
     In addition to the variability of size and shape of the matrix array layer  110 , the orientation of the matrix array layer  110 , relative to the carrier material  12 , is also a design choice. Thus, as illustrated in  FIGS. 3 and 5-12 , the matrix array layer  110  is illustrated as being attached or coupled to the carrier material  12 , such that the rows  113  of matrix array apertures  120  are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, along the length, of the exemplary bag, while the columns  112  of matrix array apertures  120  are substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the exemplary bag. It should be appreciated that this is merely exemplary and the matrix array layer  110  may be attached at any desired angular or rotational orientation relative to a surface of the bag or carrier material  12 . 
     The portions of material of the matrix array layer  110  between adjacent matrix array apertures  120  form matrix array tunnel segments  135 . If the matrix array layer  110  is attached to a carrier material  12 , the matrix array tunnel segments  135  are formed between the matrix array layer  110  and the surface of the carrier material  12 . The matrix array tunnel segments  135  provide areas for securing the accessory coupling element  88  of an accessory  81  to the matrix array layer  110 . In this manner, an accessory coupling element  88  may be interwoven between the aligned matrix array tunnel segments  135  to removably attach the accessory  81  to the carrier material  12 . 
     During attachment of an exemplary accessory  81 , as illustrated most clearly in  FIGS. 5-12 , the accessory  81  is aligned with the matrix array layer  110  in a desired orientation. As illustrated in  FIGS. 5-12 , the accessory  81  may optionally be aligned with the matrix array layer  110  in a generally vertical manner, as illustrated in  FIGS. 7-9 , the accessory  81  may optionally be aligned with the matrix array layer  110  in a generally horizontal manner, or as illustrated in  FIGS. 10-12 , the accessory  81  may optionally be aligned with the matrix array layer  110  in a generally oblique or diagonal manner. It should be understood that these orientations are relative to the orientation of the matrix array layer  110  and the orientation of the matrix array layer  110  relative to the carrier material  12 . 
     As further illustrated, the exemplary accessory  81  includes one or more substantially parallel, spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 . If more than one accessory webbing element  83  is included, the accessory webbing elements  83  are spaced apart so as to correspond to the spaces between the spaced apart matrix array apertures  120 . 
     When the accessory  81  is placed adjacent the matrix array layer  110  such that at least a portion of the accessory webbing elements  83  are within a portion of the spaces between the spaced apart matrix array apertures  120  (and at least a portion of the matrix array apertures  120  are within the spaces between the spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 ) and corresponding matrix array tunnel segments  135  and accessory tunnel segments  87  are aligned, the accessory coupling element  88  may be interwoven between the aligned matrix array tunnel segments  135  and accessory tunnel segments  87  (alternating between adjacent matrix array apertures  120  of the matrix array layer  110  and accessory webbing elements  83  on the accessory  81 ) to removably attach the accessory  81  to the matrix array layer  110 . 
     Thus, an accessory  81  may be mounted to the matrix array layer  110  in a variety of orientations. Likewise, if a particular carrier material  12  includes a matrix array layer  110 , a variety of accessories may be interchangeably mounted to the matrix array layer  110  to accommodate a variety of desired configurations. 
     It should be appreciated that a more detailed explanation of the instructions regarding how to interweave the accessory coupling element  88  between the matrix array apertures  120  and accessory webbing elements  83  is not provided herein because, while the matrix array layer  110  provides more orientation options and other features, accessories are generally attached to the matrix array layer  110  in a manner similar to the manner in which accessories are attached to a portion of MOLLE webbing. Therefore, it is believed that the level of description provided herein is sufficient to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to understand and practice the systems, methods, and apparatuses, as described. 
       FIGS. 13-19  illustrate various exemplary embodiments of a matrix array layer  110  and a modular attachment matrix array  100 , according to the present disclosure. As illustrated, the modular attachment matrix array  100  includes a matrix array layer  110  having two or more matrix array apertures  120  formed therethrough at spaced apart locations and arranged in one or more rows  113  and/or columns  112 . The matrix array layer  110  is at least partially attached or coupled to a carrier material  12  and tunnel segments  135  are formed between adjacent matrix array apertures  120 . 
     It should be understood that each of these elements corresponds to and operates similarly to the modular attachment matrix array  100 , matrix array layer  110 , matrix array apertures  120 , and tunnel segments  135 , as described above with reference to the modular attachment matrix array  100  of  FIGS. 3-12 . 
     However,  FIG. 13  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment matrix array  100 , wherein the modular attachment matrix array  100  comprises substantially hexagonally shaped matrix array apertures  120 , while  FIG. 14  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment matrix array  100 , wherein the modular attachment matrix array  100  comprises substantially circular shaped matrix array apertures  120 . 
       FIG. 15  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment matrix array  100  attached or coupled to a carrier material  12 . As illustrated, the modular attachment matrix array  100  comprises five substantially octagonally shaped matrix array apertures  120 , arranged or grouped such that exemplary tunnel segments  135  are formed in a relatively horizontal, relatively vertical, and relatively diagonal manner.  FIG. 16  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment matrix array  100  attached or coupled to a carrier material  12 , wherein the modular attachment matrix array  100  comprises a plurality of substantially octagonally shaped matrix array apertures  120 , as illustrated in  FIG. 15 . However, as illustrated in  FIG. 16 , the grouping of five matrix array apertures  120  is expanded to a plurality of arranged matrix array apertures  120 . Therefore, it should be appreciated that the total number of matrix array apertures  120  used to form the modular attachment matrix array  100  of the matrix array layer  110  is a design choice, based upon the desired area that the modular attachment matrix array  100  is to cover, whether attached to a carrier material  12  or as a standalone matrix array layer  110 . 
       FIG. 17  illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment matrix array  100  attached or coupled to a carrier material  12 , wherein the modular attachment matrix array  100  comprises four, spaced apart, substantially octagonally shaped matrix array apertures  120 . As illustrated, the positioning of the matrix array apertures  120  still provides relatively horizontal, relatively vertical, and relatively diagonal tunnel segments  135 . It should be appreciated that the arrangement or grouping of matrix array apertures  120 , as illustrated in  FIG. 17 , may be duplicated to create a matrix array layer  110  of any desired size and including any number of desired matrix array apertures  120 , as illustrated, for example, in  FIG. 18 . 
     As further illustrated in  FIG. 19 , the arrangement or grouping of matrix array apertures  120  may be applied to the matrix array layer  110  in any desired arrangement. For example, while the matrix array apertures  120  are arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of equally spaced rows  113  and equally spaced columns  112 , the length of each row  113  or column  112  may be varied to produce a desired arrangement of matrix array apertures  120 . 
     As further illustrated in in  FIG. 19 , the arrangement or grouping of matrix array apertures  120  includes a number of partial matrix array apertures  120 ′. Each partial matrix array aperture  120 ′ is formed of a partial or incomplete matrix array aperture. While the partial matrix array apertures  120 ′ are each illustrated as being positioned at a beginning or end of a given row  113 , it should be appreciated that partial matrix array apertures  120 ′ may optionally be included at a beginning or an end of one or more rows  113 , one or more columns  112 , or within a given row  113  or column  112 . 
       FIGS. 20-22  illustrate various exemplary embodiments of an aperture array layer  110  and a modular attachment aperture array  100 , according to the present disclosure. As illustrated, the modular attachment aperture array  100  includes an aperture array layer  110  having two or more array apertures  220  formed therethrough at spaced apart locations and arranged in one or more rows  113  and/or columns  112 . The aperture array layer  110  is at least partially attached or coupled to a carrier material  12  and tunnel segments  135  are formed between adjacent array apertures  220 . 
     It should be understood that each of these elements corresponds to and operates similarly to the modular attachment aperture array  100 , aperture array layer  110 , array apertures  120 , and tunnel segments  135 , as described herein with reference to the modular attachment aperture array  100  of  FIGS. 3-19 . 
     However,  FIGS. 20-22 , illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an array aperture  220  that can be utilized in place of an array aperture  120  to form the modular attachment aperture array  100  and/or the aperture array layer  110 . As illustrated, the array aperture  220  is formed of two substantially equal length, substantially parallel side portions or sides  223 . It should be appreciated that the length or spacing, S W , between of each of the side portions or sides  223  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the array aperture  220 . 
     An arcuate side  225  joins respective upper terminal ends of each of the side portions or sides  223 , while an arcuate side  225  joins respective lower terminal ends of each of the sides  223 . For example, an upper arcuate side  225  joins respective upper terminal ends of each of the sides  223 , while a lower arcuate side  225  joins respective lower terminal ends of each of the sides  223 . 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the height or spacing, S H , between apexes of each of the sides  223  is equal to or substantially equal to the length or spacing, S W , between of each of the sides  223 . However, it should be appreciated that the height or spacing, S H , between apexes of each of the sides  223  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the array aperture  220 . Thus, the angle of each arc forming each arcuate side  225  may be formed based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of each array aperture  220 . 
     Each array aperture  220  is generally formed as an aperture or hole through the aperture array layer  110 . It is possible for the aperture array layer  110  to operate as a stand-alone element, such as, for example, a sheet of aperture array layer  110  material, to which compatible accessories may be attached or coupled. However, in various exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  110  is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of a carrier or carrier material, such as, for example, a carrier material  12 . Thus, the aperture array layer  110  may be at least partially attached or coupled to an exemplary carrier, for example, an article of clothing, a vest, a plate carrier, a backpack, a pack, a bag, a platform, or another flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid carrier. 
     The overall size of each array aperture  220  is also a design choice. In certain exemplary embodiments, the size of each array aperture  220  is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory coupling element of a compatible accessory, such as, for example, the accessory coupling element  88  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory coupling element  88  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the length or spacing, S W , between of each of the sides  223  and the height or spacing, S H , between apexes of each of the sides  223  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory coupling element  88  to be fitted within and interwoven between two or more array apertures  220 . Alternatively, the length or spacing, S W , between of each of the sides  223  and the height or spacing, S H , between apexes of each of the sides  223  may be such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  110  and the modular attachment aperture array  100 . 
     The array apertures  220  are arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. In various exemplary embodiments, the array apertures  220  are arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart rows  113  and columns  112 . In various exemplary embodiments, the array apertures  220  are arranged in a series of equally spaced rows  113  and equally spaced columns  112 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, each of the rows  113  is spaced at a distance that is the same as the spacing between each of the columns  112 . Alternatively, the spacing between each of the rows  113  is greater than or less than the spacing between each of the columns  112 . 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  220  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, or diagonally adjacent) is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory webbing element  83  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory webbing element  83  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  220  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory webbing element(s)  83  to be appropriately aligned between every other array aperture  220  in a vertical, horizontal, oblique, or diagonal direction. Alternatively, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  220  may be created such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  110  and the modular attachment aperture array  100 . 
     It should be appreciated that two or more adjacent array apertures  220  may comprise a row  113  and two or more adjacent array apertures  220  may comprise a column  112 . Thus, it should be appreciated that the number of array apertures  220  formed in the aperture array layer  110  is a design choice based upon the desired size and/or functionality of the aperture array layer  110 . 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each adjacent row  113  and/or column  112  of spaced apart array apertures  220  is offset such that either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  220  are offset by approximately ±45° or approximately ±90°. If for example, either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  220  are offset by ±45° or ±90°, an attached or coupled accessory  81  may be attached or coupled at least at ±0°, ±90°, or ±45°. Thus, it should be appreciated that the offset of adjacent rows  113  and/or columns  112  dictates the angle of oblique attachment of accessories. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each array aperture  220  may be separated from each other array aperture  220  by a distance that is equal to or greater than a width of each array aperture  220 . Alternatively, each array aperture  220  may be separated from each other array aperture  220  by a distance that is equal to or greater than a width of each array aperture  220 . 
     By arranging the array apertures  220  in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence, aperture array tunnel segments  135  are created between adjacent array apertures  220  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, acutely, or diagonally adjacent). 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the aperture array layer  110  comprises a portion of aperture array layer  110  material that is at least partially attached or coupled to a carrier material  12  by aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated), such as stitching proximate a perimeter of the aperture array layer  110 . The aperture array layer  110  may optionally be attached or coupled or further attached or coupled to the carrier material  12 , via additional aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated). The aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) may be spaced apart, as necessary or desirable, in order to further secure, attach, or couple the aperture array layer  110  to the carrier material  12 . The number and placement of additional aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) is a design choice based upon the desired level of securement of the aperture array layer  110  to the carrier material  12  and/or to further ensure that the aperture array layer  110  will not separate or pull away from the carrier material  12 , particularly if accessories are attached or coupled to the aperture array layer  110 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) comprise stitching. Alternatively, the aperture array layer  110  may be attached or coupled to the carrier material  12  at one or more aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) via adhesive bonding, welding, screws, rivets, pins, mating hook and loop portions, snap or releasable fasteners, or other known or later developed means or methods for permanently or releasably attaching or coupling the aperture array layer  110  to the carrier material  12 . The one or more aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) may be formed or positioned proximate a perimeter of the aperture array layer  110  or in one or more areas located within the one or more aperture array layers  110 . 
     In addition to the variability of size and shape of the aperture array layer  110 , the orientation of the aperture array layer  110 , relative to the carrier material  12 , is also a design choice. Thus, the aperture array layer  110  may optionally be attached or coupled to the carrier material  12 , such that the rows  113  of array apertures  220  are substantially parallel to a longitudinal or other axis, along the length, of the exemplary carrier material  12 , while the columns  112  of array apertures  220  are substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal or other axis of the carrier material  12 . It should be appreciated that this is merely exemplary and the aperture array layer  110  may be attached at any desired angular or rotational orientation relative to the carrier material  12 . 
     The portions of material of the aperture array layer  110  between adjacent array apertures  220  form aperture array tunnel segments  135 . If the aperture array layer  110  is attached to a carrier material  12 , the aperture array tunnel segments  135  are formed between at least portions of the aperture array layer  110  and at least portions of the surface of the carrier material  12 . The aperture array tunnel segments  135  provide areas for securing the accessory coupling element  88  of an accessory  81  to the aperture array layer  110 . In this manner, an accessory coupling element  88  may be interwoven between the aligned aperture array tunnel segments  135  to removably attach the accessory  81  to the carrier material  12 . 
     During attachment of an exemplary accessory  81 , the accessory  81  is aligned with the aperture array layer  110  in a desired orientation. The accessory  81  may optionally be aligned with the aperture array layer  110  in a generally vertical manner, in a generally horizontal manner, or in a generally oblique or diagonal manner. It should be understood that these orientations are relative to the orientation of the aperture array layer  110  and the orientation of the aperture array layer  110  relative to the carrier material  12 . 
     The exemplary accessory  81  may optionally include one or more substantially parallel, spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 . If more than one accessory webbing element  83  is included, the accessory webbing elements  83  are spaced apart so as to correspond to the spaces between the spaced apart array apertures  220 . 
     When the accessory  81  is placed adjacent the aperture array layer  110  such that at least a portion of the accessory webbing elements  83  are within a portion of the spaces between the spaced apart array apertures  220  (and at least a portion of the array apertures  220  are within the spaces between the spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 ) and corresponding aperture array tunnel segments  135  and accessory tunnel segments  87  are aligned, the accessory coupling element  88  may be interwoven between the aligned aperture array tunnel segments  135  and accessory tunnel segments  87  (alternating between adjacent array apertures  220  and/or alternate attachment apertures  121  of the aperture array layer  110  and accessory webbing elements  83  on the accessory  81 ) to removably attach the accessory  81  to the aperture array layer  110 . 
     Thus, an accessory  81  may be mounted to the aperture array layer  110  in a variety of orientations. Likewise, if a particular carrier material  12  includes an aperture array layer  110 , a variety of accessories may be interchangeably mounted to the aperture array layer  110  to accommodate a variety of desired configurations. 
     It should be appreciated that a more detailed explanation of the instructions regarding how to interweave the accessory coupling element  88  between the array apertures  220  and accessory webbing elements  83  is not provided herein because, while the aperture array layer  110  provides more orientation options and other features, accessories are generally attached to the aperture array layer  110  in a manner similar to the manner in which accessories are attached to a portion of MOLLE webbing. Therefore, it is believed that the level of description provided herein is sufficient to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to understand and practice the systems, methods, and apparatuses, as described. 
       FIGS. 23-37  illustrate certain elements and/or aspects of an exemplary embodiment of a modular attachment aperture array  300 , according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
     In certain illustrative, non-limiting embodiment(s) of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses, as illustrated in  FIGS. 23-37 , the modular attachment aperture array  300  comprises at least some of an aperture array layer  310  having a plurality of spaced apart array apertures  320  formed therethrough, with tunnel segments  335  formed between certain of the spaced apart array apertures  320 , as described herein. The modular attachment aperture array  300  may optionally be at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of a carrier or carrier material, such as, for example, a carrier material  12 . 
     It should be understood that each of these elements corresponds to and operates similarly to the modular attachment aperture array  100 , aperture array layer  110 , matrix array apertures  120 , and tunnel segments  135 , as described above with reference to the modular attachment aperture array  100  of  FIGS. 3-19 . 
     However,  FIGS. 23-37  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of the modular attachment aperture array  300 , wherein each array aperture  320  is formed in the shape of an elongated octagon, truncated oval, or oval. 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  is formed of a portion of a fabric-type or other material, such as, for example, chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM). In certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  is formed of a portion of Hypalon fabric. However, the present disclosure is not so limited. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  may be formed of a rigid material, a semi-rigid material, or a substantially flexible material. 
     In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, all or portions of the aperture array layer  310  may be made of any fabric or other material, such as, for example, woven fabrics, canvas, acrylics, sheet fabrics, films, nylon, spandex, vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), neoprene, or the like. Alternatively, all or portions of the aperture array layer  310  may be formed from multiple, similar or dissimilar materials. In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  may be water-resistant or may include a cushion material. 
     As a further example, in certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  may be formed of a substantially rigid material, such as plastic, having an appropriate, workable thickness. Alternate materials of construction of the aperture array layer  310  may include one or more of the following: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, polytetrafluoroethylene, and/or other metals, as well as various alloys and composites thereof, glass-hardened polymers, polymeric composites, polymer or fiber reinforced metals, carbon fiber or glass fiber composites, continuous fibers in combination with thermoset and thermoplastic resins, chopped glass or carbon fibers used for injection molding compounds, laminate glass or carbon fiber, epoxy laminates, woven glass fiber laminates, impregnate fibers, polyester resins, epoxy resins, phenolic resins, polyimide resins, cyanate resins, high-strength plastics, nylon, glass, or polymer fiber reinforced plastics, thermoform and/or thermoset materials, and/or various combinations of the foregoing. Thus, it should be understood that the material or materials used to form the aperture array layer  310  is a design choice based on the desired appearance and functionality of the aperture array layer  310 . 
     It should be appreciated that the terms fabric and material are to be given their broadest meanings and that the particular fabric(s) or material(s) used to form the aperture array layer  310  is a design choice based on the desired appearance and/or functionality of the modular attachment aperture array  300 . In general, the material used to form the aperture array layer  310  is selected for its ability to allow a MOLLE-type accessory to be attached or coupled thereto. 
     The modular attachment aperture array  300  of the present disclosure is operable with as few as two array apertures  320 . Thus, the size and shape of the aperture array layer  310  is a design choice, based upon, for example, the size and shape of the carrier material  12  or portion of carrier material  12  that is desired to potentially accept attachment or coupling of accessories. 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the array apertures  320  are generally formed as apertures through the aperture array layer  310 . Each array aperture  320  is defined by one or more continuous edges or edge portions. In various exemplary embodiments, each array aperture  320  is formed in the shape of an elongated octagon. 
     The edges or edge portions of each array aperture  320  is/are defined by a first height, H 1 , which extends so as to be defined between opposing edge portions  322  and  329 . A second height, H 2 , is defined by the lengths of opposing edge portions  325  and  326 . The first height, H 1 , is greater than the second height, H 2 . 
     The edges or edge portions of each array aperture  320  is/are further defined by a first width, W 1 , which extends so as to be defined between opposing edge portions  325  and  326 . A second width, W 2 , is defined by the lengths of the opposing edge portions  322  and  329 . The first width, W 1 , is greater than the second width, W 2 . 
     Opposing edge portions  322  and  329  are substantially parallel to one another, while opposing edge portions  325  and  326  are substantially parallel to one another. Edge portion  323  extends between edge portions  325  and  322 , edge portion  324  extends between edge portions  326  and  322 , edge portion  327  extends between edge portions  325  and  329 , and edge portion  328  extends between edge portions  326  and  329 . Thus, the array aperture  320  takes the form of a substantially elongated octagon defined by edge portions  322 ,  323 ,  324 ,  325 ,  326 ,  327 ,  328 , and  329 . 
     However, it should also be appreciated that each of the array apertures  320  may generally be formed in the shape of an elongated octagon, wherein edge portions  322 ,  323 ,  324 ,  325 ,  326 ,  327 ,  328 , and  329  join each other at rounded corners or edges (as illustrated in  FIG. 25 ), an elongated octagon, wherein one or more edge portions  322 ,  323 ,  324 ,  325 ,  326 ,  327 ,  328 , and  329  comprise a rounded or curved edge portions (as illustrated in  FIG. 26 ), or an elongated octagon, wherein the lengths of the first height, H 1 , the second height, H 2 , the first width, W 1 , and/or the second width, W 2 , is varied (as illustrated in  FIG. 27 ). Thus, it should be appreciated that the size and shape of each of the array apertures  320  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the modular attachment aperture array  300  and/or the aperture array layer  310 . 
     The overall size of each array aperture  320  is also a design choice. In certain exemplary embodiments, the size of each array aperture  320  is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory coupling element of a compatible accessory, such as, for example, the accessory coupling element  88  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory coupling element  88  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the first width, W 1 , of each array aperture  320  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory coupling element  88  to be interwoven between two or more array apertures  320  and fitted within an aperture array tunnel segment  335  are created between array apertures  320 . Alternatively, the size of each array aperture  320  may be created such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  310  and the modular attachment aperture array  300 . 
     The array apertures  320  are arranged in a repeating, alternating, staggered, or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. In various exemplary embodiments, the array apertures  320  are arranged in a repeating, alternating, staggered, or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart rows  313  and columns  312 . In various exemplary embodiments, the array apertures  320  are arranged in a series of equally spaced rows  313  and alternatingly offset, equally spaced columns  312 . 
     In various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated in  FIGS. 24, 28, and 29 , the columns  312  are arranged such that each column  312  at least partially overlaps an adjacent column  312 . It should be appreciated that the degree or amount of overlap of adjacent columns  312  is a design choice based upon the desired compatibility of certain accessories with the aperture array layer  310  and the modular attachment aperture array  300 . By providing columns  312  that overlap one another, the number and spacing of positioning possibilities of attached accessories can be increased. Thus, the incremental shift of accessory attachment possibilities can be decreased. For example, instead of being restricted to attaching accessories at approximately 1½ inch increments (with known MOLLE webbing) overlapping columns  312  may, for example, allow attachment of accessories at approximately ½ inch, ¾ inch, or 1 inch increments. It should be appreciated that the incremental attachment options are a design choice based upon the desired degree of overlap, if any, of the columns  312 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the spacing between each of the rows  313  is less than or greater than the spacing between each of the columns  312 . 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the spacing between either edge portions or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, or diagonally adjacent) is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory webbing element  83  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory webbing element  83  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory webbing element(s)  83  to be appropriately aligned between every or every other array aperture  320  in a vertical, horizontal, oblique, or diagonal direction. Alternatively, the spacing between either edge portions or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  may be created such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  310  and the modular attachment aperture array  300 . 
     It should be appreciated that two or more adjacent array apertures  320  may comprise a row  313  and two or more adjacent array apertures  320  may comprise a column  312 , as illustrated, for example, in in  FIG. 29 . Thus, it should be appreciated that the number of array apertures  320  formed in the aperture array layer  310  is a design choice based upon the desired size and/or functionality of the aperture array layer  310 . 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each adjacent row  313  and/or column  312  of spaced apart array apertures  320  is offset such that either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  are offset by an angle, e, of approximately ±33° (as illustrated in  FIG. 24 ).  FIG. 28  illustrates an alternative spacing of the rows  313  and columns  312  forming the aperture array layer  310 . 
     It should be appreciated that the spacing between adjacent array apertures  320  and/or the offset of adjacent rows  313  and/or columns  312  dictates the angle of attachment of accessories to the aperture array layer  310 . 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each array aperture  320  is separated from each other array aperture  320  by a distance that is less than the first width, W 1 , of each array aperture  320 . 
     By arranging the array apertures  320  in a repeating, alternating, staggered, or semi-repeating series or sequence, aperture array tunnel segments  335  are created between adjacent array apertures  320  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, or diagonally adjacent). 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  is formed as a stand-alone element, such as, for example, a sheet of aperture array layer  310  material, to which compatible accessories may be attached or coupled. Alternatively, the aperture array layer  310  may optionally be utilized as a portion of material used to form an accessory, such as, for example, a pouch or carrier. For example, a portion of aperture array layer  310  may be utilized as a wall segment of a magazine or other pouch. In still other alternative embodiments, several array apertures  320  may be formed in a portion of material, such that the portion of material constitutes a portion of aperture array layer  310 . 
     In still other exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  may optionally be at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of a carrier or carrier material, such as, for example, a carrier material  12 . Thus, the aperture array layer  310  may be at least partially attached or coupled to an exemplary carrier (such as, for example, exemplary carrier material  12 ), for example, an article of clothing, a vest, a plate carrier, a backpack, a pack, a bag, a platform, or another flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid carrier. 
     As illustrated, for example, in  FIG. 24 , the aperture array layer  310  is attached or coupled to a portion of carrier material  12 , via stitching or other aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated). The aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) may optionally be spaced apart, as necessary or desirable, in order to further secure, attach, or couple the aperture array layer  310  to the carrier material  12 . The number and placement of aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) is a design choice based upon the desired level of securement of the aperture array layer  310  to the carrier material  12  and/or to further ensure that the aperture array layer  310  will not separate or pull away from the carrier material  12 , particularly if accessories are attached or coupled to the aperture array layer  310 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) comprise stitching. Alternatively, the aperture array layer  310  may be attached or coupled to the carrier material  12  at one or more aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) via adhesive bonding, welding, screws, rivets, pins, mating hook and loop portions, snap or releasable fasteners, or other known or later developed means or methods for permanently or releasably attaching or coupling the aperture array layer  310  to the carrier material  12 . The one or more aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) may be formed or positioned proximate a perimeter of the aperture array layer  310  or in one or more areas located within the one or more aperture array layers  310 . 
     In addition to the variability of size and shape of the aperture array layer  310 , the orientation of the aperture array layer  310 , relative to the carrier material  12 , is also a design choice. Thus, the array apertures  320  are illustrated as being arranged or oriented in a particular manner, relative to the aperture array layer  310 , such that the rows  313  of array apertures  320  are arranged in an exemplary, horizontal fashion, while the columns  312  of array apertures  320  are arranged in an exemplary, vertical fashion. It should be appreciated that this is merely exemplary and the aperture array layer  310  may be formed, attach, or coupled at any desired angular or rotational orientation relative to a surface of the carrier material  12 . 
     The portions of material of the aperture array layer  310  between adjacent array apertures  320  form aperture array tunnel segments  335 . If the aperture array layer  310  is attached to a carrier material  12 , the aperture array tunnel segments  335  are formed between the aperture array layer  310  and the surface of the carrier material  12 . The aperture array tunnel segments  335  provide areas for securing the accessory coupling element  88  of an accessory  81  to the aperture array layer  310 . In this manner, an accessory coupling element  88  may be interwoven between the aligned aperture array tunnel segments  335  to removably attach the accessory  81  to the carrier material  12 . 
       FIGS. 30-37  illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an array aperture  320  and a modular attachment aperture array  300 , according to the present disclosure. As illustrated, the modular attachment aperture array  300  includes an aperture array layer  310  having two or more array apertures  320  formed therethrough at spaced apart locations and arranged in one or more rows  313  and/or columns  312 . The aperture array layer  310  is at least partially attached or coupled to a carrier material  12  and tunnel segments  335  are formed between adjacent array apertures  320 . 
     It should be understood that each of these elements corresponds to and operates similarly to the modular attachment aperture array  300 , aperture array layer  310 , array apertures  320 , and tunnel segments  335 , as described above with reference to the modular attachment aperture array  300  of  FIGS. 34-29 . 
     However,  FIGS. 30-37 , illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an array aperture  320  that can be utilized in place of an array aperture  120  to form the modular attachment aperture array  100  and/or the aperture array layer  310 . As illustrated, the array aperture  320  includes a first height, H 1 , a second height, H 2 , and a first width, W 1 . Each array aperture  320  is formed of two substantially equal length, parallel sides  323 , each having a height, H 2 . It should be appreciated that the width, W 1 , between of each of the sides  323  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the array aperture  320 . 
     An arcuate side  325  joins respective upper terminal ends and respective lower terminal ends of each of the sides  323 . In various exemplary embodiments, the height, H 1 , is formed between apexes of each of the sides  323 . It should be appreciated that the height, H 1 , between apexes of each of the sides  323  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the array aperture  320 . Thus, the angle of each arc forming each arcuate side  325  may be formed based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of each array aperture  320 . 
     Each array aperture  320  is generally formed as an aperture or hole through the aperture array layer  310 . It is possible for the aperture array layer  310  to operate as a stand-alone element, such as, for example, a sheet of aperture array layer  310  material, to which compatible accessories may be attached or coupled. However, in various exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of a carrier or carrier material, such as, for example, a carrier material  12 . Thus, the aperture array layer  310  may be at least partially attached or coupled to an exemplary carrier, for example, an article of clothing, a vest, a plate carrier, a backpack, a pack, a bag, a platform, or another flexible, semi-rigid, or rigid carrier. 
     The overall size of each array aperture  320  is also a design choice. In certain exemplary embodiments, the size of each array aperture  320  is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory coupling element of a compatible accessory, such as, for example, the accessory coupling element  88  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory coupling element  88  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the width, W 1 , between of each of the sides  323  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory coupling element  88  to be fitted within and interwoven between two or more array apertures  320 . Alternatively, the width, W 1 , between of each of the sides  323  may be such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  310  and the modular attachment aperture array  100 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 31-33 , the array apertures  320  may be arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. In various exemplary embodiments, the array apertures  320  are arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart rows  313  and columns  312 . In various exemplary embodiments, the array apertures  320  are arranged in a series of equally spaced rows  313  and equally spaced columns  312 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, each of the rows  313  is spaced at a distance that is the same as the spacing between each of the columns  312 . Alternatively, the spacing between each of the rows  313  is greater than or less than the spacing between each of the columns  312 . 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, or diagonally adjacent) is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory webbing element  83  of a compatible accessory  81 . For example, if the accessory webbing element  83  has a width of approximately 1 inch, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory webbing element(s)  83  to be appropriately aligned between every other array aperture  320  in a vertical, horizontal, oblique, or diagonal direction. Alternatively, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  may be created such that only certain accessories are compatible with the aperture array layer  310  and the modular attachment aperture array  100 . 
     It should be appreciated that two or more adjacent array apertures  320  may comprise a row  313  and two or more adjacent array apertures  320  may comprise a column  312 . Thus, it should be appreciated that the number of array apertures  320  formed in the aperture array layer  310  is a design choice based upon the desired size and/or functionality of the aperture array layer  310 . 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each adjacent row  313  and/or column  312  of spaced apart array apertures  320  is offset such that either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  are offset by approximately ±45°, approximately ±33°, or approximately ±90°. If for example, either edges or proximate centers of adjacent array apertures  320  are offset by ±45°, ±33°, or ±90°, an attached or coupled accessory  81  may be attached or coupled at least at ±0°, ±90°, ±33°, or ±45°. Thus, it should be appreciated that the offset of adjacent rows  313  and/or columns  312  dictates the angle of oblique attachment of accessories. 
     In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each array aperture  320  may be separated from each other array aperture  320  by a distance that is equal to or greater than a width of each array aperture  320 . Alternatively, each array aperture  320  may be separated from each other array aperture  320  by a distance that is equal to or greater than a width of each array aperture  320 . 
     By arranging the array apertures  320  in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence, aperture array tunnel segments  135  are created between adjacent array apertures  320  (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, acutely, or diagonally adjacent). 
     In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the aperture array layer  310  comprises a portion of aperture array layer  310  material that is at least partially attached or coupled to a carrier material  12  by aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated), such as stitching proximate a perimeter of the aperture array layer  310 . The aperture array layer  310  may optionally be attached or coupled or further attached or coupled to the carrier material  12 , via additional aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated). The aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) may be spaced apart, as necessary or desirable, in order to further secure, attach, or couple the aperture array layer  310  to the carrier material  12 . The number and placement of additional aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) is a design choice based upon the desired level of securement of the aperture array layer  310  to the carrier material  12  and/or to further ensure that the aperture array layer  310  will not separate or pull away from the carrier material  12 , particularly if accessories are attached or coupled to the aperture array layer  310 . 
     In certain exemplary embodiments, the aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) comprise stitching. Alternatively, the aperture array layer  310  may be attached or coupled to the carrier material  12  at one or more aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) via adhesive bonding, welding, screws, rivets, pins, mating hook and loop portions, snap or releasable fasteners, or other known or later developed means or methods for permanently or releasably attaching or coupling the aperture array layer  310  to the carrier material  12 . The one or more aperture array layer attachment elements (not illustrated) may be formed or positioned proximate a perimeter of the aperture array layer  310  or in one or more areas located within the one or more aperture array layers  310 . 
     In addition to the variability of size and shape of the aperture array layer  310 , the orientation of the aperture array layer  310 , relative to the carrier material  12 , is also a design choice. Thus, the aperture array layer  310  may optionally be attached or coupled to the carrier material  12 , such that the rows  313  of array apertures  320  are substantially parallel to a longitudinal or other axis, along the length, of the exemplary carrier material  12 , while the columns  312  of array apertures  320  are substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal or other axis of the carrier material  12 . It should be appreciated that this is merely exemplary and the aperture array layer  310  may be attached at any desired angular or rotational orientation relative to the carrier material  12 . 
     The portions of material of the aperture array layer  310  between adjacent array apertures  320  form aperture array tunnel segments  135 . If the aperture array layer  310  is attached to a carrier material  12 , the aperture array tunnel segments  135  are formed between at least portions of the aperture array layer  310  and at least portions of the surface of the carrier material  12 . The aperture array tunnel segments  135  provide areas for securing the accessory coupling element  88  of an accessory  81  to the aperture array layer  310 . In this manner, an accessory coupling element  88  may be interwoven between the aligned aperture array tunnel segments  135  to removably attach the accessory  81  to the carrier material  12 . 
       FIGS. 34-36 , illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an array aperture  320  that can be utilized in place of an array aperture  120  to form the modular attachment aperture array  100  and/or the aperture array layer  310 . As illustrated, the array aperture  320  includes a height, H 1  and a width, W 1 . Each array aperture  320  is formed of an oval shape having a height, H 1  and a width, W 1 . The height and width of each array aperture  320  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the array aperture  320 . 
     In various exemplary embodiments, the height, H 1 , is formed between vertical apexes of the array aperture  320  and the width, W 1 , is formed between horizontal apexes of the array aperture  320 . It should be appreciated that the height, H 1 , between apexes of each of the sides  323  is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the array aperture  320 . Thus, the angle of each arc forming each arcuate side  325  may be formed based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of each array aperture  320 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 35-36 , the array apertures  320  may be arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 37 , array apertures  320  of varying designs may be arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. 
     During attachment of an exemplary accessory  81 , the accessory  81  is aligned with the aperture array layer  310  in a desired orientation, similar to the fashion illustrated in  FIGS. 5-12 . The accessory  81  may optionally be aligned with the aperture array layer  310  in a generally vertical or horizontal manner or a generally oblique or diagonal manner. It should be understood that these orientations are relative to the orientation of the aperture array layer  310  and the orientation of the aperture array layer  310  relative to any optional carrier material  12 . 
     The exemplary accessory  81  includes one or more substantially parallel, spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 . If more than one accessory webbing element  83  is included, the accessory webbing elements  83  are spaced apart so as to correspond to the spaces between the spaced apart array apertures  320 . 
     When the accessory  81  is placed adjacent the aperture array layer  310  such that at least a portion of the accessory webbing elements  83  are within a portion of the spaces between the spaced apart array apertures  320  (and at least a portion of the array apertures  320  are within the spaces between the spaced apart accessory webbing elements  83 ) and corresponding aperture array tunnel segments  335  and accessory tunnel segments  87  are aligned, the accessory coupling element  88  may be interwoven between the aligned aperture array tunnel segments  335  and accessory tunnel segments  87  (alternating between adjacent array apertures  320  and/or alternate attachment apertures  321  of the aperture array layer  310  and accessory webbing elements  83  on the accessory  81 ) to removably attach the accessory  81  to the aperture array layer  310 . 
     Thus, an accessory  81  may be mounted to the aperture array layer  310  in a variety of orientations. Likewise, if a particular carrier material  12  includes an aperture array layer  310 , a variety of accessories may be interchangeably mounted to the aperture array layer  310  to accommodate a variety of desired configurations. 
     It should be appreciated that a more detailed explanation of the instructions regarding how to interweave the accessory coupling element  88  between the array apertures  320  and accessory webbing elements  83  is not provided herein because, while the aperture array layer  310  provides more orientation options and other features, accessories are generally attached to the aperture array layer  310  in a manner similar to the manner in which accessories are attached to a portion of MOLLE webbing. Therefore, it is believed that the level of description provided herein is sufficient to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to understand and practice the systems, methods, and apparatuses, as described. 
     While the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses has been described in conjunction with the exemplary embodiments outlined above, the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses, as set forth above, are intended to be illustrative, not limiting and the fundamental disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses should not be considered to be necessarily so constrained. It is evident that the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses is not limited to the particular variation set forth and many alternatives, adaptations modifications, and/or variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. 
     Furthermore, where a range of values is provided, it is understood that every intervening value, between the upper and lower limit of that range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range is encompassed within the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included in the smaller ranges and is also encompassed within the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or both of the limits, ranges excluding either or both of those included limits are also included in the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
     It is to be understood that the phraseology of terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses belongs. 
     In addition, it is contemplated that any optional feature of the inventive variations described herein may be set forth and claimed independently, or in combination with any one or more of the features described herein. 
     Accordingly, the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments will reveal the general nature of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses, such that others may, by applying current knowledge, change, vary, modify, and/or adapt these exemplary, non-limiting embodiments for various applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses and elements or methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in practicing the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. Any and all such changes, variations, modifications, and/or adaptations should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed exemplary embodiments and may be substituted without departing from the true spirit and scope of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses. 
     Also, it is noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “and”, “said”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Conversely, it is contemplated that the claims may be so-drafted to require singular elements or exclude any optional element indicated to be so here in the text or drawings. This statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as “solely”, “only”, and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements or the use of a “negative” claim limitation(s).