Patent Publication Number: US-11378356-B2

Title: Thigh mount

Description:
PRIORITY CLAIM AND CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e)(1) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/959,379, filed Jan. 10, 2020, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Implements, such as tools, weapons, and the like, may be encased in a holster for protection of the implement and/or the user, while providing access to the implement. For example, a holster may allow a user to conveniently carry the implement, safely retaining the implement until needed. When the implement is to be used, the user may withdraw the implement from the holster, and then return it to the holster when finished. In some cases, such as with a handgun for example, the holster may allow the user to conceal the implement, or to conceal the fact that the user is carrying the implement. 
     In the case of a handgun, the holster should reasonably protect the handgun and the user, and should be convenient to the user for ready use. However, the holster should also be versatile enough to be comfortably carried by the user, such as when it is worn on the person of the user for an extended length of time. The holster should also be rigid and stable enough to allow the handgun to be repeatedly drawn and re-holstered, usually with the same hand. 
     At times it can be desirable to carry an implement such as a handgun in various locations on the user, for instance on a leg or thigh of the user. However, when doing so, it is desirable that the holster or holster mount provides versatility in accessing the handgun, as well as a high level of protection to the user and also to the handgun. It can also be desirable for the holster or holster mount to be securely attached to the user, particularly in military or law enforcement applications, or the like, such as where the user may be engaged in running, jumping, climbing, or other physical activities. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The detailed description is set forth with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The use of the same reference numbers in different figures indicates similar or identical items. 
       For this discussion, the devices and systems illustrated in the figures are shown as having a multiplicity of components. Various implementations of devices and/or systems, as described herein, may include fewer components and remain within the scope of the disclosure. Alternately, other implementations of devices and/or systems may include additional components, or various combinations of the described components, and remain within the scope of the disclosure. Shapes and/or dimensions shown in the illustrations of the figures are for example, and other shapes and or dimensions may be used and remain within the scope of the disclosure, unless specified otherwise. 
         FIG. 1  shows a front view of an example main plate of an example thigh mount assembly, with pouch mounts attached, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  shows a left side view of an example main plate of an example thigh mount assembly, with pouch mount attached, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 3  shows a right side view of an example main plate of an example thigh mount assembly, with pouch mount attached, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 4  shows a top view of an example main plate of an example thigh mount assembly, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 5  shows a front view of an example main plate without pouch mounts attached, according to an embodiment. 
         FIG. 6  shows a front view of an example pouch mount, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS. 7-9  show front, side, and back views, respectively of an example thigh mount assembly without pouch mounts attached, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS. 10 and 11  show views of an example thigh mount assembly with an example holster attached, in an example wear position on a user, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS. 12 and 13  show front and side views of an example thigh mount assembly with a holster attached, with pouch mounts attached, according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS. 14 and 15  show front and side views of an example thigh mount assembly with a holster attached, with example duty pouches attached to pouch mounts, according to an embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Introduction 
     Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a thigh mount assembly (“assembly”), to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example), an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, along with one or more accessories (duty pouches such as magazine carriers, a baton holder, a pepper spray canister, flashlight, or other carriers or accessories, for example) in a variety of configurations. Alternately, the thigh mount assembly may be used as a support for additional accessories (e.g., weapons, tools, instruments, supplies, etc.) as desired, such as accessories that are desired to be carried on the person of the user (or other convenient carry arrangements). 
     The assembly includes one or more removable or permanent attachment devices (“pouch mounts”) that may be used to temporarily or permanently attach the one or more accessories, as well as multiple attachment points that may also be used in like manner. The implement, implement holster, and accessories are intended to be removable from the thigh mount assembly when desired by the user, but are intended to remain securely attached to the thigh mount assembly until intentionally removed. 
     The assembly is arranged to be worn on a user&#39;s person, such as on the user&#39;s upper leg (for example) for temporarily and safely carrying the implement and accessories, while making the implement and accessories easily accessible to the user. In various examples, the assembly can be coupled to the user&#39;s clothing or gear for securing the assembly to the user in a desired configuration. In alternate embodiments, the assembly can also be worn on another part of a user&#39;s person, or it can be used to support an implement or implement holster in another location, not on a user. 
     Techniques and devices are discussed with reference to example handgun holsters, magazines, and accessories illustrated in the figures. However, this is not intended to be limiting, and is for ease of discussion and illustrative convenience. The assembly is designed and constructed to accommodate a multitude of support applications. For instance, the techniques and devices discussed may be applied to any of various implements, weapons, tools, instruments, supplies, cases, case designs, canisters, combinations, and the like, and remain within the scope of the disclosure. 
     Implementations are explained in more detail below using a plurality of examples. Although various implementations and examples are discussed here and below, further implementations and examples may be possible by combining the features and elements of individual implementations and examples. 
     Example Thigh Mount Assembly 
     An example thigh mount assembly (“assembly”)  100 , as detailed in  FIGS. 1-17 , is disclosed herein and described in several non-limiting example configurations. In various embodiments, an assembly  100  includes a main plate  102  and one or more pouch mounts  104 . In some embodiments, an assembly  100  also includes means of attaching the main plate  102  to the user, such as one or more upper leg straps  702  and one or more lower leg straps  704 . In other embodiments, other attachment means may be used to hold the main plate  102  in a desired location. In alternate embodiments, the assembly  100  may include additional or alternate components or features 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , several views of an example thigh mount main plate  102 , with pouch mounts  104  attached to the main plate  102 , are shown. Pouch mounts  104  are optionally and removably attached to the main plate  102  to add versatility to the main plate  102 , for example, to provide fixtures for mounting accessories and the like (such as magazine holders, for instance) to the main plate  102 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1-4 , the main plate  102  comprises a rigid curved plate, where the curvature of the plate  102  is intended to conform to the general shape of a user&#39;s upper leg (or thigh). For instance, the overall shape of the main plate  102  may resemble a portion of the side of a cylinder. Alternately, to effect the curvature, the shape of the main plate  102  may resemble a portion of a side of a many-sided prism. 
     For example, the main plate  102  may include a center section  106  or like panel and two side sections  108  or like panels, on either side of the center section  106 , as shown in  FIGS. 1-4 . One or more of the center section  106  and the two side sections  108  may be a substantially planar section or may be a curved plate section. The side sections  108  can extend from the center section  106  at an angle or in a curved manner. In alternate embodiments, the main plate  102  may be comprised of more than three sections. For example, the overall curved shape of the main plate  102  may be comprised of four or more roughly-planar sections or slightly curved sections joined at an angle or in a curved manner. 
     When worn on the outside of the user&#39;s thigh (see  FIGS. 10 and 11 ), the curved shape of the main plate  102  wraps around a portion of the user&#39;s thigh. As explained above, the main plate  102  can also be worn in another location on the user&#39;s person, or attached to a location not on the user. 
     The main plate  102  of the thigh mount assembly  100  provides a rigid surface to attach one or more objects, including substantially heavy objects. For instance, the main plate  102  provides an attachment base for a handgun holster or other implement or implement holster, as well as for one or more duty pouches or other accessories (which can be attached to the main plate  102  directly, or attached to the main plate  102  using a pouch mount  104 ). 
     The main plate  102  and the pouch mounts  104  may be comprised of injection molded polymers, such as Nylon and the like. Three-dimensional printing may also be used to form the main plate  102  and/or the pouch mounts  104  using a suitable polymer, or polymer/fiber composite. A single layer or multiple layers of materials may be used to form the main plate  102 . Alternate materials (which may be used alone or in combination with polymers and/or each other) may include fiberglass, carbon fiber, other composites, metals, alloys, and so forth. Materials and thickness of components may be selected for desired strength combined with light weight. In some embodiments, the main plate  102  is comprised of laminated layers of different materials, which may include combinations of any of the materials listed above. In other embodiments, a portion (such as the center section  106  or one or both side sections  108 ) may be comprised of multiple laminated layers. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-4 , in various embodiments, the main plate  102  includes holster mounting attachment points  110 , such as the holster mounting holes  110  as shown in the figures. The attachment points  110 , which may be reinforced for strength, can be used to attach an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, shell, or the like), holster backer, or other carrier, sheath, case, etc., to the main plate  102 . Further, an adapter (for instance, a quick release adapter) that can be coupled to the implement, the holster or shell, backer, or the like may be coupled to the main plate  102  at the attachment points  110 . 
     The holster mounting attachment points  110  may be located at the center section  106  of the main plate  102 , as shown in  FIGS. 1-4 . Alternately, holster mounting points  110  may be located on one or both of the side sections  108 , either instead of or in addition to the center section  106 . 
     In various embodiments, the holster attachment points  110  may be sized and spaced to accommodate a specific implement holster or adapter, or they may be generally disposed to accept a number of holsters, backers, adapters, cases, etc. Holster mounting holes  110  may be tapped/threaded to receive screws or bolts or they may not be threaded so as to accommodate a variety of fasteners. In an alternate embodiment, attachment points  110  may include attachment connectors or hardware for coupling generic or a specific holster, backer, or adapter. 
       FIG. 5  shows the main plate  102  without any pouch mounts  104  attached.  FIG. 6  shows a pouch mount  104  in an orientation ready to be mounted to the main plate  102 . As shown in  FIG. 6 , a pouch mount  104  may include one or more mounting holes  112  to attach the pouch mount  104  to the main plate  102 . The mounting holes  112  may be arranged at either side of the pouch mount  104 , so as to not obstruct the top and bottom areas of the pouch mount  104 . Alternately, the mounting holes  112  may have a different arrangement relative to the pouch mount  104 . In some embodiments, the mounting holes  112  are arranged at the perimeter of the pouch mount  104 . 
     As shown at  FIG. 5 , the main plate  102  includes pouch mount holes  502  that are sized and located to attach at least one pouch mount  104 . For instance, the pouch mount holes  502  may be arranged in like manner to the mounting holes  112  on the pouch mount  104 . 
     In an implementation, as shown at  FIG. 5 , the main plate  102  includes mounting holes  502  configured to attach 2 or more pouch mounts  104  to the main plate  102 . The pouch mounts  104  may be mounted to the side sections  108  of the main plate  102 , or alternately, a pouch mount  104  may be mounted to the center section  106 . In one embodiment, the main plate  102  may not include holster mounting holes  110 , and may include pouch mount holes  502  at the side sections  108  and the center section  106 . 
     As illustrated, pouch mounts  104  are attached to the main plate  102  via the associated pouch mount holes  502  in the main plate  102  and the mounting holes  112  of the pouch mounts  104 . A pouch mount  104  may be removably attached to the main plate  102  using screws or other removable fasteners, tabs in slots, tongue in groove, snaps, and so forth. Alternately, a pouch mount  104  may be permanently attached to the main plate  102  using screws, bolts, adhesives, or any other combination of fasteners. In an embodiment, a pouch mount  104  may be integral to the main plate  102  (e.g., formed as part of the main plate  102 ). 
     A pouch mount  104  is a rigid or semi-flexible plate-like component, where the rigidity is based in part on the material and the thickness of the pouch mount  104 . As shown at  FIGS. 1-4 and 6 , the pouch mounts  104  may either be substantially planar or have an arcuate contour. For example, in some embodiments, the overall contour of the pouch mount  104  may be similar to a portion of the side of a cylinder, a many-sided prism, or the like. As shown in the figures, a pouch mount  104  may have an opening or space  114  in the interior region of the pouch mount  104 . The opening  114  may have a polygonal shape, ellipsoid shape, or other shape. The presence of the opening  114  may give the pouch mount  104  an overall ring-like or polygonal ring-like form. 
     As shown at  FIG. 6 , the pouch mount mounting holes  112  extend from the back of the pouch mount  104 , partly or fully through the pouch mount  104 . The mounting holes  112  are configured to attach the pouch mount  104  to the main plate  102 , so the arrangement of at least some of the mounting holes  112  of the pouch mount  104  match the arrangement of the pouch mount holes  502  on the main plate  102 . When the corresponding holes ( 112  and  502 ) are aligned, various hardware fasteners (e.g., bolts, screws, etc.) may be used to temporarily fasten the pouch mount  104  to the main plate  102 . In an example, the pouch mount holes  502  at the main plate  102  and/or the pouch mount  104  may be threaded to accept screws or bolts, or the like. 
     In alternate embodiments, techniques may be used in combination to attach the pouch mounts  104  to the main plate  102 . For example, the pouch mounts  104  and the main plate  102  may include complementary tabs and slots, tongue and grooves, or the like to allow the pouch mounts  104  to engage a portion of the main plate  102 . The techniques may be used in combination with mounting holes ( 112  and  502 ) and fasteners or other techniques. 
     When the pouch mount  104  is attached to the main plate  102 , there may be a gap  116  between the pouch mount  104  and the main plate  102  to accommodate a strap or other connecting component of the accessory to be mounted to the pouch mount  104 . For instance, some accessories may include a belt loop, strap, clip, or other connecting component. The connecting component may be positioned behind the pouch mount  104  within the gap  116 , while the pouch mount  104  is attached to the main plate  102 . The accessory may be held to the main plate  102  and pouch mount  104  by the connecting component in that way. 
     In various embodiments, the gap  116  may be formed from the shape of the pouch mount  104  and/or the main plate  102 . For instance, the structure of the pouch mount  104  may include an extension on the back side, at least at the locations of the mounting holes  112 . Such an extended portion of the pouch mount  104  can result in a gap  116  at other locations around the perimeter of the back side of the pouch mount  104 . 
     In some examples, the curved overall shape of the pouch mount  104  forms the gap  116 , since only some portions (e.g., at the sides) of the pouch mount  104  may make contact with the main plate  102  when the pouch mount  104  is attached, due to the curvature. 
     In other embodiments, the gap  116  is present due to the pouch mount  104  being recessed at the back of the pouch mount  104 . For example, the back of the pouch mount  104  may be recessed in a top-to-bottom arrangement, forming the gap  116 . Alternately, the back of the pouch mount  104  may be recessed in a side-to-side arrangement, or other arrangement to form the gap  116 . 
     In some embodiments, a pouch mount  104  is disconnected from the main plate  102 , either partially or fully, to attach an accessory to the pouch mount  104  and main plate  102 . In one example, one side of the pouch mount  104  may be disconnected from the main plate  102  with the fasteners loosened or removed. The connecting component of the accessory can be positioned behind the pouch mount  104  (e.g., a belt loop may be positioned around the pouch mount  104 , a strap or clip may be positioned behind the pouch mount  104 , etc.), and the one side of the pouch mount  104  is reattached to the main plate  102 . In other embodiments, the connecting component (e.g., a clip or similar component) may be attached to the pouch mount  104  (for instance, using the gap  116 ) without disconnecting the pouch mount  104  from the main plate  102 . 
     The accessories are securely attached to the pouch mounts  104  and the main plate  102 , while remaining removable when desired by the user. To remove an accessory, the one side of the pouch mount  104  may be disconnected from the main plate  102  with the fasteners loosened or removed. The connecting component of the accessory can be removed from behind the pouch mount  104  (e.g., a belt loop may be removed from around the pouch mount  104 , a strap or clip may be removed from behind the pouch mount  104 , etc.), and the one side of the pouch mount  104  can be reattached to the main plate  102 . In other embodiments, the connecting component (e.g., a clip or similar component) may be removed from the pouch mount  104  (for instance, using the gap  116 ) without disconnecting the pouch mount  104  from the main plate  102 . 
     In an alternate embodiment, the opening  114  in the interior of the pouch mount  104  may be used to couple an accessory to the pouch mount  104 . For example, the accessory may have a connecting component shaped to insert into the opening  114  when aligned at a predetermined rotational angle. Once inserted, the accessory may be rotated to lock the accessory to the pouch mount  104 . The opening  114  may also be used in other ways to secure an accessory to the pouch mount  104  or the main plate  102 . In other alternative embodiments, other techniques may be used to attach an accessory to the main plate  102  via the pouch mount  104 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , the main plate  102  may include one or more openings  118  (e.g., holes, slots, vents, etc.) disposed at the center section  106  or the side sections  108  of the main plate  102 , passing through the main plate  102 . The one or more openings  118  can provide ventilation to the user through the main plate  102 , for example. Additionally, the one or more openings  118  can provide attachment points for items desired to be attached to the main plate  102 . Clips, straps, belts, and other attachment devices may be inserted into or through the openings  118  to fix items to the main plate  102 . 
     As shown at  FIGS. 1-5 , the main plate  102  can also include one or more sets of upper strap openings  120  and one or more sets of lower strap openings  122 . The strap openings  120 ,  122  may comprise oblong slots, holes, or the like, configured to receive upper  702  and lower  704  straps. In alternate embodiments, the upper  120  or lower  122  strap openings may include strap connectors or the like, rather than strictly openings or holes. Further, the openings of the upper  120  or lower  122  strap openings may include gripping features, such as teeth or ridges, or a gasket to help hold the straps in place. In other embodiments, the main plate  102  may only include upper  120  or lower  122  strap openings, rather than both, or the arrangement or orientation of the upper  120  and/or lower  122  strap openings may be different than shown in the drawings. 
     As shown at  FIGS. 7-9 , upper straps  702  may be threaded into the upper strap openings  120  and one or more lower straps  704  may be threaded into one or more of the lower strap openings  122 . In various embodiments, the upper straps  702  may comprise a single strap or two separate straps. Further, the lower straps  704  may comprise a single strap or two or more separate straps. 
       FIGS. 7-9  give three views of an example arrangement, showing how straps  702  and  704  may be threaded into strap openings  120  and  122 , respectively, of the main plate  102 , according to an embodiment. For example, the multiple openings  122  allow the strap(s)  704  to weave in and out, through the main plate  102 . In other embodiments, the straps  702 ,  704  may be threaded in a different arrangement as desired. Further, upper  702  and/or lower  704  straps may include one or more strap connectors (not shown) arranged to couple the straps  702 ,  704  to the main plate  102  or to couple straps  702 ,  704  to themselves or to other straps  702 ,  704 . 
     In various implementations, the straps  702 ,  704  and/or main plate  102  may include additional or alternate components for coupling the straps  702 ,  704  to the main plate  102  (e.g., clamps, clips, buckles, snaps, hooks, loops, etc.). 
       FIGS. 10-11  show two views of an example arrangement for wearing the thigh mount assembly  100  on a user&#39;s person, according to one embodiment. The illustrations of  FIGS. 10-11  also show an example holster  1000  with an example implement (e.g., handgun) coupled to the main plate  102  of the thigh mount assembly  100 . In an implementation, the assembly  100  includes an implement holster  1000 , such as the example implement holster  1000  shown in  FIGS. 10-11 , or another type of holster. In other words, the thigh mount assembly  100  also may include an implement holster  1000  permanently or removably attached to the main plate  102 . The implement holster  1000  may be coupled to the main plate  102  directly, using the attachment holes  110 , or may be coupled to the main plate  102  via an adapter, or the like, which is coupled to the main plate  102  using one or more of the attachment holes  110 . 
     No pouch mounts  104  are shown attached to the main plate  102  in the views of  FIG. 10  and  FIG. 11 . The threading of the straps  702 ,  704  through the strap openings  120 ,  122  can be clearly seen in this arrangement. However, example pouch mounting holes  502  are shown. In an implementation, an arrangement with no pouch mounts  104  on the main plate  102  comprises one example useful application of the assembly  100 . 
     In the example arrangement of  FIGS. 10-11 , one or more lower straps  704  are wrapped around the upper leg of the user and threaded through the lower strap openings  122  of the main plate  102  to secure the main plate  102  to the thigh of the user. In an embodiment, two lower straps  704  are wrapped around the upper leg of the user and threaded through two sets of lower strap openings  122  in the main plate  102 . In an alternate embodiment, a single strap  704  may be wrapped around the upper leg of the user and threaded through a single set of lower strap openings  122  or threaded through two (or more) sets of lower strap openings  122  in the main plate  102 . In some cases, strap couplers (not shown, e.g., hook and loop materials, clips, snaps, etc.) may be used to secure the straps  704  in place. Alternately, a lower strap  704  may comprise a single loop of material. 
     The upper straps  702  are threaded through the upper strap openings  120  of the main plate  102 , and are secured to the user&#39;s belt or other item of clothing or gear to hold the main plate  102  in a desired position. The upper straps  702  may include loops at the bottom end, or include other connection components for securing the upper straps  702  to the main plate  102 . The upper straps  702  may also include loops at the top end, or include other connection components for securing the upper straps  702  to the user&#39;s clothing or gear. The thigh mount assembly  100  may be worn on either leg, and the example holster may be mounted in either a left or right-handed orientation on the main plate  102 . 
     In various embodiments, flexible components of the assembly  100 , including the straps  702  and/or  704  may be comprised of flexible polymers, TPEs, aramids, ballistic materials, natural or synthetic leathers, other textiles, or the like. In some embodiments, the straps  702  and/or  704  may be comprised of a single layer or multiple layers of materials. The multiple layers may be selected to provide various desired characteristics for the straps  702 ,  704 , such as strength, comfort, resilience, utility, weight, and so forth. In many examples, all layers may contribute to desired light weight, strength, and resilience. In some implementations, the straps  702 ,  704  include one or more reinforcement layers comprising a metal, a metal alloy, a metallic composite, other composite(s), ballistic nylon, or the like. 
     In an implementation, a strap  702  and/or  704  includes an adjustment portion (not shown) coupled to one end of the strap  702 ,  704  to provide retention of the strap  702 ,  704  to the user. In the implementation, the adjustment portion can interface with a fastener of a closure portion at another end of the strap  702 ,  704 . The adjustment portion and the closure portion temporarily couple together the ends of the strap  702 ,  704  when the strap  702 ,  704  is wrapped around the user. In one example, the adjustment portion comprises hook and loop fasteners, or the like. In the example, the adjustment portion may be inserted through an opening  120 ,  122 , and looped back on itself or on the strap  702 ,  704 , temporarily coupling the adjustment portion to the other end of the strap  702 ,  704 . 
     The illustrations of  FIGS. 12-13  show the thigh mount assembly  100 , as worn on an upper leg of a user, in another example configuration. The second configuration is shown in a front view at  FIG. 12  and in a side view at  FIG. 13 . The illustrations include an example holster  1000  with an example implement attached to the main plate  102 . 
     The second configuration at  FIGS. 12 and 13  shows the thigh mount assembly  100  with pouch mounts  104  attached. A pouch mount  104  is shown attached to each of the side sections  108  of the main plate  102 . Alternately, only one pouch mount  104  may be attached to the main plate  102 . Pouch mounts  104  may be used in this configuration to removably attach one or more accessories to the assembly  100 . The versatility of the pouch mount  104 , including the opening  114 , the gap  116 , and the overall size, shape, and rigidity of each pouch mount  104  allows for a wide variety of accessories that may be attached using the pouch mount  104 . 
     The illustrations of  FIGS. 14-15  show the thigh mount assembly  100 , as worn on an upper leg of a user, in a third example configuration. The third configuration is shown in a front view at  FIG. 14  and in a side view at  FIG. 15 . The illustrations include an example holster  1000  with an example implement attached to the main plate  102 . 
     The third configuration at  FIGS. 14 and 15  shows the thigh mount assembly  100  with example accessories (e.g., duty pouches) coupled to each of the pouch mounts  104 . For instance, duty pouches may include magazine carriers, a baton holder, a pepper spray canister, or other carriers or accessories. Other accessories that may be coupled to the pouch mounts  104  may include weapons, tools, instruments, supplies, first aid kits, transmitters, and so forth. In various arrangements, multiple accessories may be carried using the pouch mounts  104 . Alternately, only one accessory may be attached to the main plate  102  using a pouch mount  104 . Various alternate arrangements are also possible, with various combinations of pouch mounts  104  and accessories (or the holster) coupled to the main plate  102  or left off. 
     For example, in an implementation, the assembly  100  includes one or more accessory pouches  1400 , such as the example accessory pouches  1400  shown in  FIGS. 14-15 , or another type of accessory pouch. In other words, the thigh mount assembly  100  also may include one or more accessory pouches  1400  permanently or removably attached to the main plate  102 . The one or more accessory pouches  1400  may be coupled to the main plate  102  directly, using the attachment holes  502 , or may be coupled to the main plate  102  via the pouch mounts  104 . 
     Accessory pouches  1400  may be comprised of a textile material, such as a ballistic nylon, for example, or a polymer, a composite, a metal, an alloy, or combinations of these and/or other materials. 
     In various implementations, the thigh mount assembly  100  may include additional or alternate components, or have different shapes or sizes than those illustrated. 
     As discussed above, the techniques, components, and devices described herein with respect to the implementations are not limited to the illustrations of  FIGS. 1-15 . In some cases, additional or alternative components, techniques, sequences, or processes may be used to implement the techniques described herein. Further, the components and/or techniques may be arranged and/or combined in various combinations, while resulting in similar or approximately identical results. 
     It is to be understood that an assembly  100  may be implemented as a stand-alone device or as part of a system (e.g., integrated with other components). In various implementations, additional or alternative components may be used to accomplish the disclosed techniques and arrangements. 
     In the various example embodiments illustrated in  FIGS. 1-15 , the location and position of the components and features are for example. Other locations and positions are contemplated and are within the scope of this disclosure. In various implementations, the assembly  100  may include fewer, more, or alternate components, and remain within the scope of the disclosure. 
     Various implementations and examples are discussed herein, and further implementations and examples may be possible by combining the features and elements of individual implementations and examples. 
     Conclusion 
     While various discreet embodiments have been described throughout, the individual features of the various embodiments may be combined to form other embodiments not specifically described. The embodiments formed by combining the features of described embodiments are also within the scope of the disclosure.