Oct 28, 2025

US12455143 - Plate carrier

A plate carrier having at least some of a front carrier having front shoulder strap extensions formed integral to the front carrier, wherein the front shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of the front carrier; and a back carrier having back shoulder strap extensions formed integral to the back carrier, wherein the back shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of the back carrier, and wherein each of the back shoulder strap extensions includes a shoulder strap channel formed through at least a portion of the back shoulder strap extension such that at least a portion of one of the front shoulder strap extension may be received within at least a portion of each respective shoulder strap channel.

Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
Inventors: Eric M. Yeates, Frederick W. Storms, Jr.
Filing date: 2020-04-29

The patent describes a plate carrier designed with integral front and back shoulder strap extensions that feature channels for secure attachment and adjustment. This innovative design allows for a releasable hook and loop fastener system to connect the front and back components, enhancing stability and usability.

Claim 1

1 . A plate carrier, comprising: a front carrier having front shoulder strap extensions formed integral to said front carrier, wherein said front shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of said front carrier; and a back carrier having back shoulder strap extensions formed integral to said back carrier, wherein said back shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of said back carrier, wherein each of said back shoulder strap extensions includes a shoulder strap channel formed through at least a portion of said back shoulder strap extension such that at least a portion of one of said front shoulder strap extension may be received within at least a portion of each respective shoulder strap channel, and wherein each of said front shoulder strap extensions includes a front shoulder strap releasable hook and loop fastener element and wherein at least a portion of a back shoulder strap releasable hook and loop fastener element is attached or coupled within said shoulder strap channel to releasably interact with said front shoulder strap releasable hook and loop fastener element if one of said front shoulder strap extensions is appropriately positioned within said shoulder strap channel, such that, in an attached or coupled configuration, a terminating end of each of said front shoulder strap extensions is positioned to extend to said back carrier. a front carrier having front shoulder strap extensions formed integral to said front carrier, wherein said front shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of said front carrier; and a back carrier having back shoulder strap extensions formed integral to said back carrier, wherein said back shoulder strap extensions extend from a portion of said back carrier, wherein each of said back shoulder strap extensions includes a shoulder strap channel formed through at least a portion of said back shoulder strap extension such that at least a portion of one of said front shoulder strap extension may be received within at least a portion of each respective shoulder strap channel, and wherein each of said front shoulder strap extensions includes a front shoulder strap releasable hook and loop fastener element and wherein at least a portion of a back shoulder strap releasable hook and loop fastener element is attached or coupled within said shoulder strap channel to releasably interact with said front shoulder strap releasable hook and loop fastener element if one of said front shoulder strap extensions is appropriately positioned within said shoulder strap channel, such that, in an attached or coupled configuration, a terminating end of each of said front shoulder strap extensions is positioned to extend to said back carrier.

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