Tactical Magnetic Keeper

Abstract

This invention provides faster responds times to immediate actions that need to be performed when in a gun fight. Traditional methods in the Law Enforcement community teach to either discard a weapon in case an assailant attacks or deal with a weapons malfunction in some sort of awkward method. The Tactical Magnetic Keeper allows the weapons operator to more efficiently maneuver through hostile situations than traditional methods. A weapons operator can magnetize his or her weapon, magazine, baton, flashlight, hand cuffs, hand cuff key and knife in the event of a violent encounter. The Tactical Magnetic Keeper is a belt clip which holds three Neodymium (NdFeb) Grade magnets in the front of the clip and one on the bottom half of the back side of the clip. The weapons operator can utilize a Tactical Magnetic Keeper on the front of their gun belt and one on the back side.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Cross reference to related application: This application claims benefits of provisional application 61/686,176 filed on Apr. 2, 2012.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Traditional methods in the Law Enforcement community teach to either discard a weapon in case an assailant attacks or deal with a weapons malfunction in some sort of awkward method.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a rear view at actual size of a tactical magnetic keeper having a metal clip and a neodymium grade magnet.

FIG. 2 illustrates a frontal view of a tactical magnetic keeper having a metal clip and a neodymium grade magnet. The tactical magnetic keeper can also be made of plastic or nylon.

FIG. 3 illustrates an open belt keeper mode of a tactical magnetic keeper.

FIG. 4 illustrates a closed side view of a tactical magnetic keeper having three neodymium grade magnetics in a portion and one neodymium magnet in another portion.

FIG. 5 illustrates a frontal view closed mode of a tactical magnetic keeper having a neodymium magnet and which can be made of leather, plastic or nylon.

FIG. 6 illustrates a frontal view of a tactical magnetic keeper having a magnet, a black polymer or plastic portion, a black leather or nylon or plastic cover with stitching. FIG. 6 shows an embodiment having approximate dimensions of 3½ inches high, ⅝ inch in width and 2¼ inches in length.

FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of the tactical magnetic keeper of FIG. 6 having a belt clip and stitching.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This invention provides faster response times to immediate actions that need to be performed when in a gun fight. The Tactical Magnetic Keeper 1 allows the weapons operator to more efficiently maneuver through hostile situations than traditional methods. A weapons operator can magnetize his or her weapon, magazine, baton, flashlight, hand cuffs, hand cuff key and knife in the event of a violent encounter. The Tactical Magnetic Keeper 1 is a belt clip which holds three Neodymium (NdFeb) Grade magnets in the front of the clip 50 and one on the bottom half of the back side of the clip. The weapons operator can utilize a Tactical Magnetic Keeper on the front of their gun belt and one on the back side.

FIG. 1 is a semi-diagrammatic view of the rear view of a magnetized belt clip according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a frontal view of the clip showing three strategically placed magnets.

FIG. 3 is a semi-diagrammatic view of the under part view of a magnetized belt keeper according to one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 4 is a closed view of the keeper showing three strategically placed magnets on one side while another is placed on the other lower side.

FIG. 5 is a frontal view of the closed keeper showing three strategically placed magnets.

The Tactical Magnetic Keeper 1 (“TM Keeper”) is a tactical belt keeper or duty belt 60 apparatus for the Law Enforcement Officer or any person utilizing a duty belt 60. Its capabilities and/or uses are as follows:

One version has a U shape cut out on top 10 of the TM Keeper 1 which is utilized for the stripping or ripping out of a firearms magazine or ammunition clip when a malfunction in the weapon is apparent. The operator of the weapon slides the stalk of the clip onto the U shape structure 5 and rips away, therefore, releasing the jammed ammunition clip or magazine.

Inside the TM Keeper 1, lye strong magnetic cubes 20, 30 (Neodymium (NdFeb) Grade) which are utilized for numerous occasions while the weapons operator is engaged in a firefight, which include:

When performing a tactical reload, instead of placing the semi-spent ammunition clip in a pant pocket or behind the duty belt 60, the weapons operator simply places the clip on the TM Keeper 1.

In an instance where the weapons operator has the capability of only one arm and hand, he or she can place their handgun on the TM Keeper 1 and perform a magazine and/or ammunition clip exchange. (magazine is another term used for ammunition clip)

When a weapon operator is moving through a low light area with his or her weapon and flashlight, he or she can place their flashlight on the TM Keeper 1 before entering a lit area and then come back to the flashlight quickly if needed.

When a weapon operator is retaining an assailant's weapon in a hostile situation, the operator can place the assailant's weapon on the TM Keeper 1.

If for some reason an operator can not handcuff an assailant, he can place the cuffs on the TM Keeper and later come back to them.

The TM Keeper can also be clipped onto an SRT or SWAT (tactical) vest.

The TM Keeper can also be utilized as a handcuff carrier. Each cuff is placed on each side of the keeper where there is a magnet in place.

The TM Keeper can also hold a gun which is placed inside the pants without a holster.

The TM Keeper can also hold a cuff key/baton/knife or any metal or steel object.

Claims

1. The Tactical Magnetic Keeper is a tactical belt keeper or duty belt apparatus for the Law Enforcement Officer or any person utilizing a duty belt. Its capabilities and/or uses are as follows:

One version has a U shape cut out on top of the TM Keeper which is utilized for the stripping or ripping out of a firearms magazine or ammunition clip when a malfunction in the weapon is apparent. The operator of the weapon slides the stalk of the clip onto the U shape structure and rips away, therefore, releasing the jammed ammunition clip or magazine.

Inside the TM Keeper, lye strong magnetic cubes (Neodymium (NdFeb) Grade) which are utilized for numerous occasions while the weapons operator is engaged in a firelight, which include:

When performing a tactical reload, instead of placing the semi-spent ammunition clip in a pant pocket or behind the duty belt, the weapons operator simply places the clip on the TM Keeper.

In an instance where the weapons operator has the capability of only one arm and hand, he or she can place their handgun on the TM Keeper and perform a magazine and/or ammunition clip exchange. (magazine is another term used for ammunition clip)

When a weapon operator is moving through a low light area with his or her weapon and flashlight, he or she can place their flashlight on the TM Keeper before entering a lit area and then come back to the flashlight quickly if needed.

When a weapon operator is retaining an assailant's weapon in a hostile situation, the operator can place the assailant's weapon on the TM Keeper.

If for some reason an operator can, not handcuff an assailant, he can place the cuffs on the TM Keeper and later come back to them.

The TM Keeper can also be clipped onto an SRT or SWAT (tactical) vest.

The TM Keeper can also be utilized as a handcuff carrier. Each cuff is placed on each side of the keeper where there is a magnet in place.

The TM Keeper can also hold a gun which is placed inside the pants without a holster.

The TM Keeper can also hold a cuff key/baton/knife or any metal or steel object.

2.-14. (canceled)

15. A keeper for a handgun, comprising:

at least one magnet configured to magnetically attract a portion of said handgun and configured to reversibly secure said handgun.

16. The keeper for a handgun according to claim 1, wherein said magnetic attraction is sufficient to fully support the weight of the handgun.

17. The keeper for a handgun according to claim 1, further comprising a member having a portion adapted for reversible engagement of a firearms magazine or an ammunition clip in a state in which the firearms magazine or the ammunition clip is loaded into said handgun.

18. The keeper for a handgun according to claim 1, further comprising a means of reversibly secure said keeper to said belt.

19. A tactical magnetic keeper, comprising:

a support for a magnet;

said tactical magnetic keeper having a portion adapted to reversibly hold a weapon; and

a means of attaching the magnetic keeper to a piece of clothing.

20. The tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 19, further comprising:

a plurality of magnets.

21. The tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 19, further comprising:

a casing.

22. The tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 19, wherein said weapon in a handgun.

23. The tactical magnetic keeper according to claim 19, adapted to reversibly hold one or more ammunition clips.