WO2022032232A1

WO2022032232A1 - Stitch free pouch

Info

Publication number: WO2022032232A1
Application number: PCT/US2021/045235
Authority: WO
Inventors: Eric M. Yeates; Frederick W. STORMS; Michael M. NOELL
Original assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
Current assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
Priority date: 2020-08-07
Filing date: 2021-08-09
Publication date: 2022-02-10
Anticipated expiration: 2023-02-07

Abstract

A stitch free pouch having at least some of a pouch body including a front pouch panel, a connector portion, and a rear pouch panel; one or more front side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the front pouch panel; and one or more rear side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the rear pouch panel, wherein the pouch body is foldable proximate the connector portion, such that at least a portion at least one of the front side tab overlaps at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab, and wherein a weld attachment is formed within at least a portion of each overlapping front side tab and respective rear side tab to attach or couple at least a portion of the front side tab to at least a portion of the respective rear side tab.

Description

STITCH FREE POUCH

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 63/062,500, filed August 7, 2020, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not Applicable.

REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX

[0003] Not Applicable.

NOTICE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

[0004] The disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. Unless otherwise noted, all trademarks and service marks identified herein are owned by the applicant.

BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

1. Field of the Present disclosure

[0005] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of modular attachment systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a stitch free pouch.

2. Description of Related Art

[0006] Various types of pouches, pockets, holsters, or holders, are created to hold various items or accessories. Generally, these pouches or other carriers are created by stitching in various portions of material together to form walls or wall segments. Once all of these walls or wall segments are stitched together, a cavity or partial cavity is formed within the walls or wall segments.

[0007] 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

[0008] Unfortunately, it is typically time-consuming and costly to align and stitch each of the individual portions of material together to form the appropriate walls or wall segments.

[0009] Additionally, belt loops or other accessory attachments are separately affixed to the pouch or carrier to allow the pouch or carrier to be attached to a belt or other Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) compatible item. [0010] In order to solve these and other shortcomings of known pouches or pouch assembly methods, in various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the stitch free pouch of the present disclosure provides a pouch body having a pouch body having a front pouch panel, a connector portion, and a rear pouch panel; and one or more front side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the front pouch panel; one or more rear side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the rear pouch panel, wherein the pouch body is foldable proximate the connector portion, such that at least a portion at least one of the at least one front side tab overlaps at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab, and wherein a weld attachment is formed within at least a portion of each overlapping front side tab and respective rear side tab to attach or couple at least a portion of at least one front side tab to at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab.

[0011] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, each of the weld attachments comprises a radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency weld between at least a portion of each respective, overlapping front side tab and rear side tab.

[0012] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, each of the weld attachments comprises an adhesive bond.

[0013] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, an accessory interface layer is formed within at least a portion of the front pouch panel.

[0014] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, a plurality of accessory apertures are formed within the accessory interface layer.

[0015] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the accessory apertures are formed in a repeating or semi-repeating pattern.

[0016] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the accessory apertures are formed in a repeating or semi-repeating pattern of spaced apart rows and/or columns.

[0017] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, tunnel segments are created between accessory apertures, between at least a portion of the accessory interface layer and the front pouch panel.

[0018] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, each of the accessory apertures comprises 2, spaced apart, substantially linear aperture sides, wherein each aperture side extends from an upper terminal end to a lower terminal end, wherein an arcuate side joins the upper terminal ends of the aperture sides, and wherein an arcuate side joins the lower terminal ends of the aperture sides.

[0019] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, an attachment interface layer is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of the rear pouch panel, wherein a plurality of attachment slots are provided through at least a portion of the attachment interface layer, and wherein at least one locking slot is formed through the attachment interface layer such that at least a portion of the attachment element is positionable through at least one attachment slot and wherein attachment element notches of the attachment element are positionable within the locking slot. [0020] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the stitch free pouch of the present disclosure provides a pouch body having a pouch body having a front pouch panel, a connector portion, and a rear pouch panel; one or more front side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the front pouch panel; one or more rear side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the rear pouch panel, wherein the pouch body is foldable proximate the connector portion, such that at least a portion at least one of the at least one front side tab overlaps at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab, and wherein a weld attachment is formed within at least a portion of each overlapping front side tab and respective rear side tab to attach or couple at least a portion of at least one front side tab to at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab; and an accessory interface layer at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of the front pouch panel, wherein one or more attachment elements extend as an integral extension of a portion of the rear pouch panel.

[0021] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, each of the weld attachments comprises a radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency weld between at least a portion of each respective, overlapping front side tab and rear side tab.

[0022] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, each of the weld attachments comprises an adhesive bond.

[0023] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the stitch free pouch of the present disclosure provides a pouch body having a pouch body having a front pouch panel, a connector portion, and a rear pouch panel; at least one front side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the front pouch panel; and at least one rear side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of the rear pouch panel, wherein the pouch body is foldable proximate the connector portion, such that at least a portion at least one of the at least one front side tab overlaps at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab, and wherein a radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency weld attachment is formed within at least a portion of each overlapping front side tab and respective rear side tab to attach or couple at least a portion of at least one front side tab to at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab.

[0024] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, one or more attachment elements extend as an integral extension of a portion of the rear pouch panel.

[0025] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, a plurality of accessory apertures are formed through at least a portion of the front pouch panel.

[0026] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, each of the accessory apertures comprises 2, spaced apart, substantially linear aperture sides, wherein each aperture side extends from an upper terminal end to a lower terminal end, wherein an arcuate side joins the upper terminal ends of the aperture sides, and wherein an arcuate side joins the lower terminal ends of the aperture sides.

[0027] Accordingly, the present disclosure separately and optionally provides a stitch free pouch that is formed of a single, integral portion of material.

[0028] The present disclosure separately and optionally provides a stitch free pouch that is formed of a one-piece article.

[0029] The present disclosure separately and optionally provides a stitch free pouch that is formed as a unitary body.

[0030] The present disclosure separately and optionally provides a stitch free pouch wherein certain portions of the pouch are welded together, eliminating the need for stitching, sewing, or thread. [0031] The present disclosure separately and optionally provides a stitch free pouch that includes attachment elements formed integral to a portion of a pouch body.

[0032] These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure are described in or are apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure and the accompanying figures. Other aspects and features of embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the following description of specific, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure in concert with the figures.

[0033] While features of the present disclosure may be discussed relative to certain embodiments and figures, all embodiments of the present disclosure 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 present disclosure. [0034] 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 present disclosure or the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] As required, detailed exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the present disclosure that may be embodied in various and alternative forms, within the scope of the present disclosure. 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 present disclosure.

[0036] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure 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:

[0037] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, according to the present disclosure;

[0038] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, according to the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, according to the present disclosure;

[0040] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly, according to the present disclosure;

[0041] FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly, according to the present disclosure;

[0042] FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly, according to the present disclosure;

[0043] FIG. 7 illustrates a rear view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly, according to the present disclosure; [0044] FIG. 8 illustrates a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly, according to the present disclosure;

[0045] FIG. 9 illustrates a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly, according to the present disclosure;

[0046] FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly, according to the present disclosure;

[0047] FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, wherein exemplary portions of the stitch free pouch blank are folded for assembly and attached or coupled together, according to the present disclosure;

[0048] FIG. 12 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch according to the present disclosure;

[0049] FIG. 13 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch according to the present disclosure;

[0050] FIG. 14 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch attachment interface layer according to the present disclosure;

[0051] FIG. 15 illustrates a rear view of an exemplary embodiment of an attachment interface layer aligned with a stitch free pouch according to the present disclosure;

[0052] FIG. 16 illustrates a rear view of an exemplary embodiment of an attachment interface layer aligned with and attached or coupled to a stitch free pouch according to the present disclosure;

[0053] FIG. 17 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of an attachment interface layer aligned with and attached or coupled to a stitch free pouch according to the present disclosure;

[0054] FIG. 18 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of an attachment aperture according to the present disclosure;

[0055] FIG. 19 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, according to the present disclosure; and

[0056] FIG. 20 illustrates a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch blank, according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE

[0057] For simplicity and clarification, the design factors and operating principles of the stitch free pouch according to the present disclosure are explained with reference to various exemplary embodiments of a stitch free pouch according to the present disclosure. The basic explanation of the design factors and operating principles of the stitch free pouch is applicable for the understanding, design, and operation of the stitch free pouch of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that the stitch free pouch can be adapted to many applications where a pouch or carrier can be used.

[0058] As used herein, the word "may" is meant to convey a permissive sense (/.e., meaning "having the potential to"), rather than a mandatory sense (/.e., meaning "must"). Unless stated otherwise, terms such as “first” and “second”, “right” and “left”, “top” and “bottom”, “upper” and “lower”, and “horizontal” and “vertical” 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] It should also be appreciated that the terms “stitch free”, “pouch”, “front pouch panel”, and “rear pouch panel” are used for basic explanation and understanding of the operation of the systems, methods, and apparatuses of the present disclosure. Therefore, the terms “stitch free”, “pouch”, “front pouch panel”, and “rear pouch panel” are not to be construed as limiting the systems, methods, and apparatuses of the present disclosure.

[0062] It should also be understood that the term “stitch free” is used for basic explanation and understanding of the present disclosure and should be understood to refer to portions of material that are attached, coupled, or joined together in a stitchless or threadless fashion, without stitching.

[0063] For simplicity and clarification, the stitch free pouch of the present disclosure will be shown and/or described as forming a substantially rectangular accessory pouch. Furthermore, the stitch free pouch of the present disclosure will be shown and/or described as optionally including an attachment interface layer. It should be appreciated that these are merely exemplary embodiments of the stitch free pouch and are not to be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Thus, the stitch free pouch of the present disclosure may have any desired overall size or shape and incorporate any known or later developed means for attaching the stitch free pouch to a carrier, belt, accessory, etc.

[0064] Turning now to the appended drawing figures, FIGS. 1-17 illustrate certain elements and/or aspects of an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatus. More specifically, FIGS. 1-13 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a stitch free pouch 100, while FIGS. 14-17 illustrate an exemplary attachment interface layer 200 that may optionally be attached or coupled to the stitch free pouch 100. FIG. 18 illustrates an exemplary attachment aperture that may optionally be utilized in connection with the pouch body 110 of the present disclosure. FIGS. 19-20 illustrate alternative exemplary embodiments of a stitch free pouch 100, according to the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatus. [0065] In certain illustrative, non-limiting embodiment(s) of the presently disclosed systems, methods, and/or apparatuses, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-13, the stitch free pouch 100 comprises at least some of a monolithic pouch body 110 formed of a portion of material having an outer side 111 and an inner side 112. The pouch body 110 extends generally along a longitudinal axis, AL, from a front pouch panel 120 to a rear pouch panel 140.

[0066] A connector portion 130 is formed between the front pouch panel 120 and the rear pouch panel 140 and the front pouch panel 120 and the rear pouch panel 140 are joined to one another, via the connector portion 130. Thus, the pouch body 110 extends, as a monolithic, integrally formed portion of material, from the front pouch panel 120 to the connector portion 130 and from the connector portion 130 to the rear pouch panel 140.

[0067] In various exemplary embodiments, a connector notch 132 is formed in each opposing side edges 115 of the pouch body 110, extending from opposing side edges 115, toward a center of the pouch body 110, such that the connector portion 130, having an upper edge 133 of the connector notch 132 and a lower edge 134 of the connector notch 132, is defined at least partially between the connector notches 132

[0068] One or more front side notches 122 are formed so as to extend from opposing side edges 115 of the pouch body 110, within the front pouch panel 120. Front side tabs 123 are defined between adjacent front side notches 122. Front side tabs 123 may also optionally be defined between a front side notch 122 and the top edge 113 of the pouch body 110 and between a front side notch 122 and the connector notch 132.

[0069] Similarly, or more rear side notches 142 are formed so as to extend from opposing side edges 115 of the pouch body 110, within the rear pouch panel 140. Rear side tabs 143 are defined between adjacent rear side notches 142. Rear side tabs 143 may also optionally be defined between a rear side notch 142 and the bottom edge 114 of the pouch body 110 and between a rear side notch 142 and the connector notch 132.

[0070] In various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated herein, the rear side tabs 143 may optionally extend further from a longitudinal center of the pouch body 110 than the front side tabs 123. Alternatively, the rear side tabs 143 may optionally extend a same distance from the longitudinal center of the pouch body 110 as the front side tabs 123. In still other exemplary embodiments, the front side tabs 123 may optionally extend further from the longitudinal center of the pouch body 110 than the rear side tabs 143. Thus, it should be appreciated that the extent of each of the front side tabs 123 and the rear side tabs 143 is a design choice.

[0071] As illustrated most clearly in FIG. 2, front side wall fold lines 124, rear side wall fold lines 144, and bottom wall fold lines 164 are shown on the monolithic pouch body 110. In various exemplary embodiments, the front side wall fold lines 124, the rear side wall fold lines 144, and the bottom wall fold lines 164 are imaginary lines, used as guides for assembling the pouch body 110. Alternatively, indentations or perforations may optionally be incorporated along any or all of the front side wall fold lines 124, the rear side wall fold lines 144, and/or the bottom wall fold lines 164. If indentations or perforations are included, they may be utilized to aid in the ease of folding various portions of the pouch body 110, during assembly.

[0072] Bottom wall fold lines 164 are shown bounding or defining the area of the connector portion 130, between the front pouch panel 120 and the rear pouch panel 140. In various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated, the bottom wall fold lines 164 are formed between the upper and lower extents or walls of the connector notches 132. Alternatively, the bottom wall fold lines 164 may be outside the connector notch 132 or within the connector notch 132.

[0073] Front side wall fold lines 124 extend from the top edge 113 of the pouch body 110, substantially parallel the longitudinal axis, to the connector notch 132. Front side walls 125 are defined between the respective front side wall fold lines 124 and the side edges 115 of the pouch body 110, within the front pouch panel 120. [0074] Similarly, rear side wall fold lines 144 extend from the bottom edge 114 of the pouch body 110, substantially parallel the longitudinal axis, to the connector notch 132. Rear sidewalls are defined between the respective rear side wall fold lines 144 and the side edges 115 of the pouch body 110, within the rear pouch panel 140. [0075] The pouch body 110 may be formed of any size or shape. The height of the assembled pouch body 110 may generally be defined by the length of the front pouch panel 120 (i.e., the distance between the upper edge 133 of the connector notch 132 and the top edge 113 of the pouch body 110). In various exemplary embodiments, the length of the front pouch panel 120 is the same as the length of the rear pouch panel 140 (i.e. , the distance between the lower edge 134 of the connector notch 132 and the bottom edge 114 of the pouch body 110). However, the height of the front pouch panel 120 may be different from the height of the rear pouch panel 140. In certain exemplary embodiments, the height of the rear pouch panel 140 may be greater than the height of the front pouch panel 120, such that a portion of the rear pouch panel 140 can be folded over the open top end 119 of the pouch body 110 to be used as a cover for the cavity 118 of the pouch body 110. [0076] The width of the assembled pouch body 110 may generally be defined by the width of the front pouch panel 120 (i.e., the distance between the front side wall fold lines 124). In various exemplary embodiments, the width of the front pouch panel 120 is the same as the width of the rear pouch panel 140 (i.e., the distance between the rear side wall fold lines 144). However, the width of the front pouch panel 120 may be different from the width of the rear pouch panel 140.

[0077] The depth of the assembled pouch body 110 may generally be defined by the length of the connector notch 132 (i.e., the distance between the bottom wall fold lines 164).

[0078] If the front side wall fold lines 124 are substantially parallel to one another, the rear side wall fold lines 144 are substantially parallel to one another, and the bottom wall fold lines 164 are substantially parallel to one another, the resulting cavity 118 of the assembled pouch body 110 will have substantially parallel, opposing front and side walls. It should be appreciated that by creating front side wall fold lines 124 and/or rear side wall fold lines 144 that are at various angles, relative to one another, the overall shape of the assembled pouch body 110 and resulting cavity 118 can be altered.

[0079] In various exemplary embodiments, a bungee retention tab 150 extends from the top edge 113 of the front pouch panel 120. The bungee retention tab 150, if included, extends as an integral portion of the front pouch panel 120.

[0080] In various exemplary embodiments, a bungee retention tab 150 also extends from the rear pouch panel 140. The bungee retention tab 150, if included, extends as an integral portion of the rear pouch panel 140.

[0081] In certain exemplary embodiments, the pouch body 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 pouch body 110 is formed of a portion of Hypalon fabric. However, the present disclosure is not so limited. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, the pouch body 110 may be formed of a rigid material, a semi-rigid material, or a substantially flexible material.

[0082] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, all or portions of the pouch body 110 may be made of any fabric or other material, such as, for example, interwoven fabrics, canvas, acrylics, sheet fabrics, films, nylon, spandex, vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), neoprene, or the like. Alternatively, all or portions of the pouch body 110 may be formed from multiple, similar or dissimilar materials. In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the pouch body 110 may be water- resistant or may include a cushion material.

[0083] 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 pouch body 110 is a design choice based on the desired appearance and/or functionality of the pouch body 110.

[0084] In various exemplary embodiments, a plurality of accessory apertures 170 are formed through at least a portion of the front pouch panel 120 at spaced apart locations and arranged in one or more rows and/or columns, such that tunnel segments are formed between adjacent accessory apertures 170. In certain exemplary embodiments, as few as two accessory apertures 170 are included. It should be appreciated that the number, size, shape, and arrangement of any accessory apertures 170 is a design choice based upon the size and shape of the front pouch panel 120 or portion of the front pouch panel 120 that is desired to potentially accept attachment or coupling of additional accessories.

[0085] In various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated most clearly in FIG. 18, each accessory aperture 170 may optionally be defined by one or more continuous edges or edge portions and is defined by a first height, H1 , a second height, H2, and a first width, W1. In various exemplary embodiments, each accessory aperture 170 is formed of two substantially equal length, parallel sides 172, each having a height, H2. It should be appreciated that the width, W1 , between of each of the parallel sides 172 is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the accessory aperture 170. [0086] An arcuate side 176 joins respective upper terminal ends 173 and respective lower terminal ends 174 of each of the parallel sides 172. In various exemplary embodiments, the height, H1 , is formed between apexes of each of the parallel sides 172. It should be appreciated that the height, H1 , between apexes of each of the parallel sides 172 is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the accessory aperture 170. Thus, the angle of each arc forming each arcuate side 176 may be formed based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of each accessory aperture 170.

[0087] Each accessory aperture 170 is generally formed as an aperture or hole through the front pouch panel 120 of the pouch body 110. However, in various exemplary embodiments, one or more accessory apertures 170 may be formed through the rear pouch panel 140.

[0088] The overall size of each accessory aperture 170 is also a design choice. In certain exemplary embodiments, the size of each accessory aperture 170 is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory coupling element of a compatible accessory. For example, if the accessory coupling element has a width of approximately 1 inch, the width, W1 , between of each of the parallel sides 172 may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory coupling element to be fitted within and interwoven between two or more accessory apertures 170. Alternatively, the width, W1 , between of each of the parallel sides 172 may be such that only certain accessories are compatible with the accessory apertures 170.

[0089] The accessory apertures 170 may be arranged in a repeating or semirepeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. In various exemplary embodiments, the accessory apertures 170 are arranged in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence of spaced apart rows and columns. In various exemplary embodiments, the accessory apertures 170 are arranged in a series of equally spaced rows and equally spaced columns.

[0090] In certain exemplary embodiments, each of the rows is spaced at a distance that is the same as the spacing between each of the columns. Alternatively, the spacing between each of the rows is greater than or less than the spacing between each of the columns.

[0091] In various exemplary embodiments, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent accessory apertures 170 (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, or diagonally adjacent) is influenced or dictated by the width of the accessory webbing element of a compatible accessory. For example, if the accessory webbing element has a width of approximately 1 inch, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent accessory apertures 170 may optionally be approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the accessory webbing element to be appropriately aligned between every other accessory aperture 170 in a vertical, horizontal, oblique, or diagonal direction. Alternatively, the spacing between either edges or proximate centers of adjacent accessory apertures 170 may be created such that only certain accessories are compatible with the accessory apertures 170. [0092] It should be appreciated that two or more adjacent accessory apertures 170 may comprise a row and two or more adjacent accessory apertures 170 may comprise a column. Thus, it should be appreciated that the number of accessory apertures 170 is a design choice based upon the desired size and/or functionality of the front pouch panel 120 and/or rear pouch panel 140.

[0093] In various exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each adjacent row and/or column of spaced apart accessory apertures 170 is offset such that either edges or proximate centers of adjacent accessory apertures 170 are offset by approximately ±45°, approximately ±33°, or approximately ±90°. If for example, either edges or proximate centers of adjacent accessory apertures 170 are offset by ±45°, ±33°, or ±90°, an attached or coupled compatible accessory may be attached or coupled at least at ±0°, ±90°, ±33°, or ±45°. Thus, it should be appreciated that the offset of adjacent rows and/or columns dictates the angle of oblique attachment of accessories.

[0094] In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, each accessory aperture 170 may be separated from each other accessory aperture 170 by a distance that is equal to or greater than a width of each accessory aperture 170. Alternatively, each accessory aperture 170 may be separated from each other accessory aperture 170 by a distance that is equal to or greater than a width of each accessory aperture 170. [0095] By arranging the accessory apertures 170 in a repeating or semirepeating series or sequence, aperture array tunnel segments are created between adjacent accessory apertures 170 (whether vertically, horizontally, obliquely, acutely, or diagonally adjacent). [0096] During assembly of the pouch body 110, as illustrated most clearly in FIGS. 3-7, the bungee retention tabs 150, if included, are folded inward, generally along each retention tab fold line 154, toward the inner side 112 of the pouch body 110. Once appropriately folded, at least a portion of the bungee retention tab 150 overlies a portion of the front pouch panel 120 and/or rear pouch panel 140, respectively. A portion of the bungee retention tab 150 is then attached or coupled to a portion of the respective front pouch panel 120 or rear pouch panel 140.

[0097] In various exemplary embodiments, a portion of the retention tab is attached or coupled to a portion of the front pouch panel 120 or rear pouch panel 140, via weld attachments 165, using radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high- frequency welding. Thus, a high-frequency electric field is utilized to induced to heat and melt a portion of the retention tab to a portion of the respective the front pouch panel 120 or rear pouch panel 140.

[0098] Alternatively, the weld attachments 165 may be achieved by adhesive bonding.

[0099] The weld attachments 165 may be spaced apart, as necessary or desirable, in order to further secure, attach, or couple the bungee retention tab 150 to the respective front pouch panel 120 or rear pouch panel 140. The number and placement of additional weld attachments 165 is a design choice based upon the desired level of securement of the bungee retention tab 150 to the respective front pouch panel 120 or rear pouch panel 140 and/or to further ensure that the bungee retention tab 150 will not separate or pull away from the respective front pouch panel 120 or rear pouch panel 140.

[00100] Once appropriately attached or coupled, the bungee retention tabs 150 generally form a loop, which allows a portion of bungee or other material to be connected between the bungee retention tabs 150, to aid in maintaining an item within the cavity 118 of the pouch body 110.

[00101] It should be appreciated that the bungee retention tabs 150 may be attached or coupled at the beginning of the assembly process or at any other desired step in the assembly process.

[00102] During assembly of the pouch body 110, as illustrated most clearly in FIGS. 6-13, the front pouch panel 120 and the rear pouch panel 140 are folded inward, generally along the bottom wall fold lines 164, toward the inner side 112 of the pouch body 110, and toward one another. In various exemplary embodiments, a substantially planar surface formed by the front pouch panel 120 is folded approximately 90° relative to a substantially planar surface formed by the bottom wall 160. Similarly, a substantially planar surface formed by the rear pouch panel 140 is folded approximately 90° relative to the substantially planar surface formed by the bottom wall 160. It should be appreciated that this is merely exemplary and the front pouch panel 120, the rear pouch panel 140, and the bottom wall 160 may be folded any desired angle relative to one another.

[00103] Once appropriately folded toward one another, as illustrated, for example, in FIG. 8, the cavity 118 of the pouch body 110 is initially defined between the inner sides 112 of the front pouch panel 120, the bottom wall 160, and the rear pouch panel 140.

[00104] The rear side walls 145 are then folded, along the respective rear side wall fold lines 144, toward the front pouch panel 120. In various exemplary embodiments, a substantially planar surface formed by each of the rear side walls 145 is folded approximately 90° relative to the substantially planar surface formed by the rear pouch panel 140.

[00105] The front side walls 125 are then folded, along the respective front side wall fold lines 124, toward the rear pouch panel 140. In various exemplary embodiments, a substantially planar surface formed by each of the front side walls 125 is folded approximately 90° relative to the substantially planar surface formed by the front pouch panel 120. Once appropriately folded, at least a portion of each front side tab 123 overlaps at least a portion of each rear side tab 143, as illustrated in FIG. 10.

[00106] A portion of each overlapping front side tab 123 is then attached or coupled to an overlapped portion of each respective rear side tab 143. In various exemplary embodiments, a portion of the front side tab 123 is attached or coupled to a portion of each rear side tab 143, via weld attachments 165, using radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency welding. Thus, a high-frequency electric field is utilized to induced to heat and melt a portion of each front side tab 123 to a portion of each respective rear side tab 143.

[00107] Alternatively, the weld attachments 165 may be achieved by adhesive bonding. [00108] The weld attachments 165 may be spaced apart, as necessary or desirable, in order to further secure, attach, or couple the front side tabs 123 and the rear side tabs 143. The number and placement of additional weld attachments 165 is a design choice based upon the desired level of securement of the front side tabs 123 and the rear side tabs 143 and/or to further ensure that the respective front side tabs 123 and the rear side tabs 143 will not separate or pull away from one another. [00109] While the front side tabs 123 are described as overlapping a portion of the rear side tabs 143, it should be appreciated that a portion of the rear side tabs 143 may alternatively overlap a portion of the front side tabs 123.

[00110] Once the front side walls 125 are attached or coupled to the rear side walls 145, the cavity 118 of the pouch body 110 is further defined between the attached or coupled front side walls 125 and rear side walls 145. An open top end 119 is also defined at the top edge 113 of the pouch body 110.

[00111] As illustrated in FIGS. 14-17, the present disclosure optionally provides an attachment interface layer 200 that may optionally be attached or coupled to the pouch body 110.

[00112] The attachment interface layer 200 comprises an accessory panel 260 and one or more attachment elements 260, which extend as an integral extension of a portion of the accessory panel 260 to a terminating portion 263 having a terminal end 161.

[00113] Attachment element notches 264 are defined by recesses formed in opposing side portions of each attachment element 260, proximate the terminal end 161 of each attachment element 260.

[00114] Each attachment element notch 264 forms a shoulder 266 proximate the terminal end 161. A wing portion 265 extends from the shoulder 266 of each attachment element notch 264, toward the terminal end 161 , within the terminating portion 263 of the attachment element 260.

[00115] An attachment locking aperture 262 may optionally be formed through a portion of the attachment element 260, proximate the terminal end 161 , to further assist in securing the attachment element 260 to the accessory panel 260.

[00116] In certain exemplary embodiments, the attachment interface layer 200 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 attachment interface layer 200 is formed of a portion of Hypalon fabric. However, the present disclosure is not so limited. For example, in certain exemplary embodiments, the attachment interface layer 200 may be formed of a rigid material, a semi-rigid material, or a substantially flexible material.

[00117] In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, all or portions of the attachment interface layer 200 may be made of any fabric or other material, such as, for example, interwoven fabrics, canvas, acrylics, sheet fabrics, films, nylon, spandex, vinyl, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), neoprene, or the like. Alternatively, all or portions of the attachment interface layer 200 may be formed from multiple, similar or dissimilar materials. In various exemplary, non-limiting embodiments, the attachment interface layer 200 may be water-resistant or may include a cushion material.

[00118] 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 attachment interface layer 200 is a design choice based on the desired appearance and/or functionality of the attachment interface layer 200. In general, the material used to form the attachment interface layer 200 is selected for its ability to allow the attachment element(s) 260 to be appropriately interwoven between the accessory panel 260 and the accessory rear pouch panel 140.

[00119] In various exemplary embodiments, attachment slots 235 are generally formed as slots or apertures through the accessory panel 260. Each attachment slot 235 is defined by one or more continuous edges. The accessory panel 260 of the present disclosure is operable with as few as two attachment slots 235. Thus, the size and shape of the accessory panel 260 is a design choice, based upon, for example, the size and shape of the portion of accessory panel 260 that is desired to potentially accept attachment or coupling of attachment element(s) 260.

[00120] In various exemplary embodiments, the size of each attachment slot 235 is influenced or dictated by the width of the attachment element(s) 260. For example, if an attachment element 260 has a width of approximately 1 inch, the width of the attachment slots 235 may optionally be slightly greater than approximately 1 inch, so as to allow the attachment element(s) 260 to be appropriately positioned through the attachment slots 235. It should be appreciated that the size and shape of each of the attachment slots 235 is a design choice based upon the desired functionality and/or appearance of the accessory panel 260 and the ability of each attachment slot 235 to allow at least a portion of an attachment element 260 to pass therethrough without undue or excess movement or play within each attachment slot 235.

[00121] The attachment slots 235 are arranged in a repeating or semi- repeating series or sequence of spaced apart, repeating patterns. In various exemplary embodiments, the attachment slots 235 are arranged in a column. The longitudinal axis of the column is parallel to the longitudinal axis of each attachment element 260. [00122] It should be appreciated that two or more adjacent attachment slots 235 may comprise a row and two or more adjacent attachment slots 235 may comprise a column. Thus, it should be appreciated that the number of attachment slots 235 formed in the accessory panel 260 is a design choice based upon the desired size and/or functionality of the accessory panel 260.

[00123] By arranging the attachment slots 235 in a repeating or semi-repeating series or sequence, tunnel segments are created between adjacent attachment slots 235 (typically along a longitudinal axis of a column).

[00124] One or more locking slots 238 are also formed within the column of attachment slots 235. A width of each locking slot 238 corresponds to a width of the attachment element 260 between opposing attachment element notches 264 of a given attachment element 260. The locking slot 238 is typically formed proximate a location where the attachment element notches 264 will be located when the attachment element 260 is folded over the accessory panel 260.

[00125] In certain exemplary embodiments, a locking aperture 239 is also formed proximate each locking slot 238. Each locking aperture 239 is formed proximate a location where each attachment locking aperture 262 will rest when the attachment element notches 264 are positioned within the locking slots 238. Alignment of the locking aperture 239 with the attachment locking aperture 262 allows an additional fastening element to be positioned through the aligned attachment locking aperture 262 and locking aperture 239 to further secure the terminating portion 263 of the attachment element 260 to the accessory panel 260.

[00126] The accessory panel 260 is illustrated as comprising a somewhat rectangular portion of material that is at least partially attached or coupled the rear pouch panel 140 of the pouch body 110. As illustrated, the accessory panel 260 is attached or coupled to a portion of the pouch body 110, via weld attachments 165, using radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency welding. Thus, a high- frequency electric field is utilized to induced to heat and melt a portion of the retention tab to a portion of the respective the front pouch panel 120 or rear pouch panel 140.

[00127] Alternatively, the weld attachments 165 may be achieved by adhesive bonding.

[00128] The weld attachments 165 may be spaced apart, as necessary or desirable, in order to further secure, attach, or couple the accessory panel 260 to the rear pouch panel 140. The number and placement of additional weld attachments 165 is a design choice based upon the desired level of securement of the accessory panel 260 to the rear pouch panel 140 and/or to further ensure that the accessory panel 260 will not separate or pull away from the rear pouch panel 140.

[00129] In addition to the variability of size and shape of the accessory panel 260, the orientation of the accessory panel 260, relative to the rear pouch panel 140, is also a design choice. Thus, while the accessory panel 260 is illustrated as being attached or coupled to the rear pouch panel 140, such that the columns of attachment slots 235 are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, along the length, of the rear pouch panel 140, it should be appreciated that this is merely exemplary and the accessory panel 260 may be attached at any desired angular or rotational orientation relative to a rear pouch panel 140.

[00130] The portions of material of the accessory panel 260 between adjacent attachment slots 235 form tunnel segments. If the accessory panel 260 is attached to the rear pouch panel 140, the tunnel segments are formed between the accessory panel 260 and the surface of the rear pouch panel 140. The tunnel segments provide areas for securing the attachment element(s) 260 to the accessory panel 260. In this manner, an attachment element 260 may be interwoven between the aligned tunnel segments to removably attach the pouch body 110 to a desired accessory attachment portion 253.

[00131] In various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated in FIGS. 14-17, the attachment interface layer 200 comprises a stand-alone element, such as, for example, a sheet of attachment interface layer 200 material, which is attached or coupled within the rear pouch panel 140 of the pouch body 110. However, in various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 19, the attachment element(s) 260, attachment slots 235, locking slot 238, and optional locking aperture 239, are formed as an integral component of the rear pouch panel 140.

[00132] In certain illustrative, non-limiting embodiment(s) of the present disclosure, the accessory panel 260 overlays at least a portion of the rear pouch panel 140 and is attached or coupled, at one or more weld attachments 165 to a portion of the rear pouch panel 140. In various exemplary embodiments, the weld attachments 165 are located proximate four corner portions of the accessory panel 260. However, it should be appreciated that the number and placement of the weld attachments 165 is a design choice and the weld attachments 165 may be formed at any desired location relative to the rear pouch panel 140 and the accessory panel 260.

[00133] Once appropriately attached or coupled to the rear pouch panel 140, an upper vertical tunnel notch 234 may optionally be formed between adjacent upper weld attachments 165 and a lower vertical tunnel notch 234 is formed between adjacent lower weld attachments 165. A vertical tunnel is formed between the upper vertical tunnel notch 234 and the lower vertical tunnel notch 234. In certain exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of the vertical tunnel is formed between a rear surface of the accessory panel 260 and an outer surface of the rear pouch panel 140.

[00134] Similarly, a right horizontal tunnel notch 233 is formed between adjacent upper and lower weld attachments 165 proximate a right side of the accessory panel 260 and a left horizontal tunnel notch 233 is formed between adjacent upper and lower weld attachments 165 proximate a left side of the accessory panel 260. A horizontal tunnel is formed between the right horizontal tunnel notch 233 and the left horizontal tunnel notch 233. In certain exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of the horizontal tunnel is formed between a rear surface of the accessory panel 260 and an outer surface of the rear pouch panel 140.

[00135] Thus, the accessory panel 260 overlays at least a portion of the rear pouch panel 140 and is attached or coupled to the rear pouch panel 140 to define an upper vertical tunnel notch 234 proximate an upper end of the accessory panel 260, a lower vertical tunnel notch 234 proximate a lower end of the accessory panel 260, a right horizontal tunnel notch 233 proximate a right side of the accessory panel 260, and a left horizontal tunnel notch 233 proximate the left side of the accessory panel 260, wherein a vertical tunnel is formed between the upper vertical tunnel notch 234 and the lower vertical tunnel notch 234, and wherein a horizontal tunnel is formed between the right horizontal tunnel notch 233 and the left horizontal tunnel notch 233

[00136] In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, a longitudinal axis of the horizontal tunnel and a longitudinal axis of the vertical tunnel are offset by approximately 90°. Alternatively, a longitudinal axis of the horizontal tunnel and a longitudinal axis of the vertical tunnel are offset by an obtuse or an acute angle. [00137] The accessory panel 260 is generally attached or coupled to the rear pouch panel 140 such that a longitudinal axis of the horizontal tunnel is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rear pouch panel 140 and a longitudinal axis of the vertical tunnel it is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the rear pouch panel 140. However, it should be appreciated that this orientation is merely exemplary and not limiting. Thus, the accessory panel 260 may be attached or coupled to the rear pouch panel 140 such that the longitudinal axis of the horizontal tunnel is positioned at any desired angular orientation relative to the rear pouch panel 140 and the longitudinal axis of the vertical tunnel is positioned at any desired angular orientation relative to the rear pouch panel 140.

[00138] In certain exemplary, nonlimiting embodiments, the upper vertical tunnel notch 234 is separated from the lower vertical tunnel notch 234 by a distance that is equal to or less than a length of the accessory panel 260. Thus, the upper vertical tunnel notch 234 is formed at or by an upper edge of the accessory panel 260 and the lower vertical tunnel notch 234 is formed at or by a lower edge of the accessory panel 260. Alternatively, the upper vertical tunnel notch 234 and the lower vertical tunnel notch 234 may optionally be formed through a portion of the accessory panel 260 and not formed at an upper edge or lower edge of the accessory panel 260, respectively.

[00139] In various exemplary embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 20, the front side notches 122 and/or the rear side notches 142 are not included and front side tabs 123 and the rear side tabs 143 extend along the length of the front pouch panel 120 and the rear pouch panel 140, respectively.

[00140] While the present disclosure has been described in conjunction with the exemplary embodiments outlined above, the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, 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 present disclosure 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.

[00141] 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 present disclosure. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included in the smaller ranges and is also encompassed within the present disclosure, 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 present disclosure.

[00142] 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 present disclosure belongs. [00143] 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.

[00144] Accordingly, the foregoing description of exemplary embodiments will reveal the general nature of the present disclosure, 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 present disclosure and elements or methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in practicing the present disclosure. 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 present disclosure.

[00145] 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).

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1 . A stitch free pouch, comprising: a pouch body having a front pouch panel, a connector portion, and a rear pouch panel; and one or more front side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of said front pouch panel; one or more rear side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of said rear pouch panel, wherein at least a portion at least one of the said at least one front side tab overlaps at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab, and wherein a weld attachment is formed within at least a portion of each overlapping front side tab and respective rear side tab to attach or couple at least a portion of at least one front side tab to at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab.

2. The stitch free pouch of claim 1 , wherein said pouch body is formed of a single, integral portion of material.

3. The stitch free pouch of claim 1 , wherein said pouch body is formed of a one-piece article.

4. The stitch free pouch of claim 1 , wherein said pouch body is formed as a unitary body.

5. The stitch free pouch of claim 1 , wherein each of said weld attachments comprises a radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency weld between at least a portion of each respective, overlapping front side tab and rear side tab.

6. The stitch free pouch of claim 1 , wherein each of said weld attachments comprises an adhesive bond.

7. The stitch free pouch of claim 1 , wherein an accessory interface layer is formed within at least a portion of said front pouch panel.

8. The stitch free pouch of claim 7, wherein a plurality of accessory apertures are formed within said accessory interface layer.

9. The stitch free pouch of claim 8, wherein said accessory apertures are formed in a repeating or semi-repeating pattern.

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10. The stitch free pouch of claim 8, wherein said accessory apertures are formed in a repeating or semi-repeating pattern of spaced apart rows and/or columns.

11 . The stitch free pouch of claim 8, wherein tunnel segments are created between accessory apertures, between at least a portion of said accessory interface layer and said front pouch panel.

12. The stitch free pouch of claim 8, wherein each of said accessory apertures comprises 2, spaced apart, substantially linear aperture sides, wherein each aperture side extends from an upper terminal end to a lower terminal end, wherein an arcuate side joins said upper terminal ends of said aperture sides, and wherein an arcuate side joins said lower terminal ends of said aperture sides.

13. The stitch free pouch of claim 1 , wherein an attachment interface layer is at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of said rear pouch panel, wherein a plurality of attachment slots are provided through at least a portion of said attachment interface layer, and wherein at least one locking slot is formed through said attachment interface layer such that at least a portion of said attachment element is positionable through at least one attachment slot and wherein attachment element notches of said attachment element are positionable within said locking slot.

14. A stitch free pouch, comprising: a pouch body having a front pouch panel, a connector portion, and a rear pouch panel; one or more front side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of said front pouch panel; one or more rear side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of said rear pouch panel, wherein said pouch body is foldable proximate said connector portion, such that at least a portion at least one of the said at least one front side tab overlaps at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab, and wherein a weld attachment is formed within at least a portion of each overlapping front side tab and respective rear side tab to attach or couple at least a portion of at least one front side tab to at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab; and an accessory interface layer at least partially attached or coupled to at least a portion of said front pouch panel, wherein one or more attachment elements extend as an integral extension of a portion of said rear pouch panel.

15. The stitch free pouch of claim 14, wherein each of said weld attachments comprises a radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency weld between at least a portion of each respective, overlapping front side tab and rear side tab.

16. The stitch free pouch of claim 14, wherein each of said weld attachments comprises an adhesive bond.

17. A stitch free pouch, comprising: a pouch body having a front pouch panel, a connector portion, and a rear pouch panel; at least one front side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of said front pouch panel; and at least one rear side tabs extending from a portion of opposing sides of said rear pouch panel, wherein said pouch body is foldable proximate said connector portion, such that at least a portion at least one of the said at least one front side tab overlaps at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab, and wherein a radio-frequency (RF), dielectric, or high-frequency weld attachment is formed within at least a portion of each overlapping front side tab and respective rear side tab to attach or couple at least a portion of at least one front side tab to at least a portion of at least one respective rear side tab.

18. The stitch free pouch of claim 17, wherein said pouch body is formed of a single, integral portion of material.

19. The stitch free pouch of claim 17, wherein one or more attachment elements extend as an integral extension of a portion of the rear pouch panel.

20. The stitch free pouch of claim 17, wherein a plurality of accessory apertures are formed through at least a portion of said front pouch panel.