Patents by Inventor William Joseph Plappert

William Joseph Plappert has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9086254
    Abstract: A modular handgun holster, having a holster assembly with first and second internal longitudinal channels defined by first, second, third, and fourth rail guides respectively. A spacer assembly is positioned within the holster assembly. A belt clip assembly has first and second elongated notches interchangeably mounted onto the first or second internal longitudinal channel of the holster assembly. The belt clip assembly further has a first locking protrusion. A waistband clip assembly has third and fourth elongated notches interchangeably mounted onto the first or second internal longitudinal channel of the holster assembly. The waistband clip assembly further has a second locking protrusion. The holster assembly is symmetrical or approximately symmetrical to snugly receive a handgun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Inventor: William Joseph Plappert
  • Patent number: 8371487
    Abstract: A handgun holster comprising a holster assembly and a strap assembly. The holster assembly consists of a U-shaped exterior wall with top, bottom, and lateral edges. Extending from the top edge is a bend that defines a tension arm. Positioned within the exterior wall are bushings. The belt strap assembly has exterior and interior faces, third and fourth ends, and at least one hole. The belt strap assembly has female and male snaps adjacent to the ends. The male snap mounts onto a selected hole of the interior face by a screw that trespasses the first bushing and screws into a bolt. A second screw trespasses the second bushing and screws into a second bolt. The holster assembly is worn in between a waistband of an article of clothing and a belt. The tension arm is fitted over the waistband and the belt strap assembly wraps around the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Rhino Holsters Inc.
    Inventor: William Joseph Plappert