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MOLLE adapter

US11530897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

Vista Outdoor Operations LLC · US

Inventors

Paul N. Smith · Bozeman, US
Daniel D. Sereday · Belgrade, US
Christopher J. Michael · Belgrade, US
Troy E. Lance · Livingston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 4, 2020
Grant date	Dec 20, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA45F5/02
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adapter assembly including an adapter plate and a retainer. The adapter plate includes a substantially planar adapter body, a spaced pair of generally parallel upper arms for removably securing said adapter assembly to equipment, and a spaced pair of lower legs having a spaced pair of lower tines configured to have a gap there between. The lower tines each include a ratchet tooth structure on an exterior surface thereof. The retainer is configured for slideable attachment to the lower tines and for spanning the gap between the lower tines. The retainer includes a corresponding ratchet tooth on an interior surface thereof configured to engage with the ratchet tooth structure for a one-way slideable locking engagement of the retainer on the lower tines.

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