Patent ID: 7021718

Claim:
A device for attaching an accessory to a load-bearing fabric, comprising: a load-bearing fabric having interwoven strands, an elastomeric monofilament extending in at least one direction, a first side and an opposed second side; a first strip including at least one prong, wherein said prong includes a stem and a barb near the end of said stem, said barb forming a ridge on said prong and tapering to a point, said first strip disposed on said first side of said fabric, said prong extending between interwoven stands of said fabric and protruding beyond said second side; a second strip including at least one receptacle, wherein said receptacle defines an opening in said second strip, said receptacle including angled snap fingers that contact said ridge of said barbs to retain said prong, said second strip disposed on said second side of said fabric, said prong being securely retained within said receptacle; and an accessory attached to at least one of said first strip and said second strip.