Concealed Carry System

Abstract

The present invention relates to a concealed carry system that is configured in such a manner as to alleviate the inherent disadvantages of other concealed carrying devices. The present invention generally relates to a concealed carry system for carrying firearms. More particularly, the present invention relates to a conceal carry system which completely conceals and enables the wearer to carry self-defense items such as a handgun, mace, knife, etc. and personal items such as a cell phone, credit cards etc. without revealing the shapes, thus allowing the user to dress in a manner of choice or comfort.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to a concealed carry system for carrying firearms. More particularly, the present invention relates to a concealed carry system that enables the wearer to carry self-defense items such as a handgun, mace, knife, etc. and personal items such as a cell phone, credit cards etc.

2. Description of Related Art

Previous concealed carry holsters, cases, or retention devices suffer from one or more of the following disadvantages in use.

Holsters, cases, or retention devices that reveal the shape or part of the weapon are required to be concealed from public view. This is generally accomplished by apparel that must be worn at all times, thus limiting the user's choice of dress or comfort. Some require placement inside or underneath apparel that must be removed or disengaged before accessing the weapon, thus limiting quick access or deployment. More specifically, by way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,022,361 to Devlin (1997) discloses a holster for a concealed weapon. The holster can be detachably secured to the inner side of the belt of the wearer with the holster and gun concealed within the trousers and beneath the shirt of the wearer. U.S. Pat. No. 5,054,671 to Else et. al. (1991) discloses a handgun holster that is contoured and designed to be worn beneath clothing in the abdominal area. U.S. Pat. No. 5,909,834 to Parrott, III (1999) discloses a concealed carry holster worn under a user's clothing. Other examples include U.S. Pat. No. 4,741,465 to Johnson (1988); U.S. Pat. No. 6,089,432 to Gage et al. (2000); U.S. Pat. No. 6,402,001 to Madarang (2002); U.S. PreGrant Pub. No. 2006/0196907 A1 to Pruitt 2006).

Consequently, it is desired to have a carry system that does not reveal the shape or part of the weapon and is concealed itself from view, thus allowing the user to dress in a manner of choice or comfort.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is disclosed a concealed carry system for carrying/supporting larger and smaller handguns and extra magazines; self-defense items such as mace or knife; and personal items such as cell phone, lipstick, ID, money, passport, credit cards, and keys.

The concealed carry system (“CCS” hereinafter) comprises one piece of elastic and breathable material with fastening means at both ends and at least one pocket along the piece of elastic material.

In one embodiment, the piece of elastic material is stretch lace/fabric so as to be worn as loose or tight as the wearer desires. Due to the fact that the material is soft and elastic and no hardware touches the skin, the CCS provides great comfort to the wearer from the start and does not require any “breaking in”. Breathable material helps air flow and keeps the wearer cooler in hot temperature. The CCS can come in varying lengths. However, the system is one size fits most body types and sizes. The piece of elastic material is ranging from 40-100 inches, more specifically 50-90 inches, more specifically 50-70 inches in length. The CCS will range from 1.5-10 inches in width, more specifically 3-8 inches, more specifically 5-7 inches.

The CCS will have between 1-5 pockets along the elastic fabric, more specifically 2 pockets on the last 6-50 inches on the right or first 6-50 inches on the left, more specifically 6-20 inches, more specifically 6-10 inches on the right end, more specifically 2 pockets measuring 3-5 inches side-by-side on right end. The pockets of the CCS will be created by folding the fabric over onto itself and sewing them in place. The pockets have a double layer of fabric for extra support.

In one embodiment, the pocket is specially designed and configured to carry and conceal a firearm; the pocket is intended for the barrel of the gun to be inserted into the pocket with the handle either out or inside of the pocket, depending on the size of the firearm. The length of the elastic material can then wrap more than once around the firearm to provide additional support. Optionally, the wearer can choose to leave the gun handle being exposed or covered by the elastic material. The ability to wrap material around gun handle enables the wearer to wear tighter fitting clothing. It is more concealable than most holsters due to the ability to wrap around gun handle so the gun conform to the wearer's body, enabling the wearer to wear tighter fitting clothing.

In one embodiment, the fastening means are suspender grips or clips. In another embodiment, the fastening means are fabric hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro® hook and loop. Integrated magnetic lock and other appropriate fastening means may be used in other embodiments. In one embodiment, the suspender grip/clip will be sewn to the end of the fabric, more specifically the left side, for securely fastening the CCS. The clip is 1-3 inches in length and 1-3 inches in width. The clip of the CCS is designed to grip onto the elastic fabric itself anywhere along the length of the fabric—leaving fitting options open to the user and will work for all body types.

The CCS can be worn by itself without needing a belt or strong waistband for support. The support is in the system itself by its construction. The CCS will give the wearer more options for their dress and alleviate the need to bring more than one holster in the event they change clothing due to its versatility.

The CCS is universal in attachment position on a wearer due to the design/material used. The CCS can be adjusted to fit different body parts by increasing or decreasing the number of times the fabric is wrapped, depending on the diameter of the body part in which it is being worn. The system may be worn on the user's waist, chest, belly, hip, thigh, calf, ankle or other attachment point deemed suitable.

The CCS gives the wearer the option of several different colors. The CCS can be worn and used by both left and handed wearers. The CCS will be hand washable in soap in water.

The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred feature of the present invention so that those skilled in the art may better understand the detailed description of the invention that follows. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention and that such other structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description, the appended claim, and the accompanying drawings in which similar elements are given similar reference numerals.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the CCS according to one embodiment of the present invention which has the suspender clip located at the left end.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the CCS according to one embodiment of the present invention which has the suspender clip located at the right end.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the CCS according to one embodiment of the present invention which has the suspender clips located at both ends.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a person wearing the CCS of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIG. 1, there is disclosed a front view of a CCS 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The CCS 100 comprises one piece of elastic material 10 with a clip 20 on the left end and two pockets 30 on the right end for carrying larger and smaller handguns and extra magazines, self-defense items such as mace or knife, and personal items such as cell phone, lipstick, ID, money, passport, credit cards, and keys.

Referring to FIG. 2, there is disclosed a front view of a CCS 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The CCS 100 comprises one piece of elastic material 10 with a clip 20 on the right end and two pockets 30 on the left end for carrying larger and smaller handguns and extra magazines, self-defense items such as mace or knife, and personal items such as cell phone, lipstick, ID, money, passport, credit cards, and keys.

Referring to FIG. 3, there is disclosed a front view of a CCS 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention. The CCS 100 comprises one piece of elastic material 10, clips 20 on both left and right ends, and two pockets 30 on the right end for carrying larger and smaller handguns and extra magazines, self-defense items such as mace or knife, and personal items such as cell phone, lipstick, ID, money, passport, credit cards, and keys.

In one embodiment, the piece of elastic material 10 is made of elastic fabric, preferably stretch lace.

The piece of elastic material 10 may be of 40-100 inches, specifically 50-90 inches, and more specifically 50-70 inches in length. The piece of elastic material 10 may range from 1.5-10 inches in width, specifically 3-8 inches, and more specifically 5-7 inches.

In the embodiment, the clip 20 is a suspender clip. The clip of the CCS is designed to grip onto the elastic fabric itself anywhere along the length of the fabric leaving fitting options open to the user and working for all body types. The suspender clip is sewn to the right or left end of the fabric for securely fastening the CCS, the clip is 1-3 inches in length and 1-3 inches in width.

Preferably, the two pockets 30 are located at 6-20 inches (labeled as “d” in FIGS. 1-3) from the right end of the elastic fabric for the CCS having the suspender clip located at the left end of the elastic fabric or left end of the elastic fabric for the CCS having the suspender clip located at the right end of the elastic fabric. The pocket may have removable foam insert 40 to provide additional support.

In another embodiment, other fastening means for example fabric hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro® hook and loop can be used.

Referring to FIG. 4, there is disclosed a front transparent view of a user wearing the CCS 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The CCS may be worn on a wearer's chest, waist, hip, belly, thigh calf, ankle or other attachment point. The CCS 100 can be worn and used by both left handed wearers.

While there have been shown and described and pointed out the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are entitled.

Claims

1. A concealed carry system (CCS) comprising:

one piece of elastic fabric having a right end and a left end;

one clip located on the right or left end; and

at least one pocket for carrying firearms and personal items located on the end opposite to the end having the clip;

wherein the clip of the CCS is designed to grip onto the elastic fabric itself anywhere along the length of the fabric leaving fitting options open to the user and working for all body types.

2. The CCS of claim 1, wherein the clip is a suspender clip.

3. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the piece of elastic material is preferably stretch lace.

4. The CCS of claim 3, wherein the elastic fabric is 40-100 inches in length and 1.5-10 inches in width.

5. The CCS of claim 4, wherein the elastic fabric is preferably 50-90 inches in length and 3-8 inches in width.

6. The CCS of claim 5, wherein the elastic fabric is preferably 50-70 inches in length and 5-7 inches in width.

7. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the CCS has 1-5 pockets measuring 3-5 inches side-by-side at 6-50 inches from the right end of the elastic fabric for the CCS having suspender clip located at the left end of the elastic fabric or left end of the elastic fabric when the CCS having suspender grip/clip located at the right end of the elastic fabric.

8. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the CCS has two pockets located at 6-20 inches from the right end of the elastic fabric for the CCS having the suspender clip located at the left end of the elastic fabric or left end of the elastic fabric for the CCS having the suspender clip located at the right end of the elastic fabric.

9. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the at least one pocket is created by folding the fabric over onto itself and sewing them in place.

10. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the at least one pocket has a double layer of fabric for extra support.

11. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the suspender clip is sewn to the right or left end of the fabric for securely fastening the CCS, the clip is 1-3 inches in length and 1-3 inches in width.

12. The CCS of claim 2 is designed to fit different body parts by increasing or decreasing the number of times the fabric is wrapped depending on the diameter of the body part in which it is being worn.

13. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the at least one pocket is designed and configured for the barrel of the gun to be inserted into the pocket with the handle either out or inside of the pocket depending on the size of the firearm.

14. The CCS of claim 4, wherein the elastic fabric is long enough to wrap more than once around a firearm leaving an option of the gun handle exposed or covered.

15. The CCS of claim 2 can be worn and used by both right and left handed wearers.

16. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the elastic fabric and at the at least one pocket are made of breathable material to help airflow and keep the wearer cooler in hot temperatures.

17. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the elastic fabric and the at least one pocket having several different colors.

18. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the elastic fabric and the at least one pocket are made of washable material.

19. The CCS of claim 2, further comprising a clip on the end having the at least one pocket.

20. The CCS of claim 2, wherein the at least one pocket comprises removable foam insert for additional support.