Handgun Receiver Usable On Either Side Of Torso Patents (Class 224/192)
  • Patent number: 7543404
    Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for carrying small arms. The inventive method provides for use of a holster having a slot for a pistol grip. When a pistol is straightwardly pushed in the holster, the safety-stop thereof is switched in armed position. The pistol is removable by the opposite displacement thereof. The body of the inventive holster comprises guides for a breechblock, a spring loaded lock thereof, and a unit for switching said breechbloc which is arranged on the sidewall of said body on the side of the safety-stop of the pistol and embodied in the form of a spring loaded fork. The lock is embodied in the form of a cantilever plate provided with an arrester which is mounted in such a way that it interacts with the breechblock and the indicator of the safety-stop when it is switched on. In the second variant, the switching means is embodied in the form of a shaped window which has a simple trapezium shape and is arranged on the sidewall of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventors: Valeriy Adamovich Kovalchuk, Vladimir Georgievich Lemehko, Evgeniv Eduardovich Yamschikov, Gainan Gumaraovich Junusov, Sergey Adamovitch Kovalchuk
  • Publication number: 20090001117
    Abstract: A lockable holster includes a shroud having an elongated opening to receive a handgun with the grip of the handgun outside the shroud. A biasing member at the first end of the shroud applies a biasing force on the firing end of the handgun to bias opposite end of the handgun into engagement with the locking arrangement at the opposite second end of the shroud to secure the handgun in the shroud. In another non-limiting embodiment of the invention, the holster is mounted on a plate having fasteners passing through elongated slits into the top of the shroud to angle the shroud relative to the plate, and the plate is mounted for vertical adjustment on a U-shaped securing clamp. The holster further includes mechanical arrangements which prevent unauthorized removal of the handgun from the shroud, prevents firing the handgun when in the shroud, and signals a loaded handgun in the shroud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: John N. Rassias
  • Publication number: 20080105721
    Abstract: The invention provides a retention member with friction producing portion for mounting a hand gun or magazine holster on a user's pants and/or belt that increases the gripping power between the holster and the user's hip thereby permitting quick withdrawal of the gun or magazine from the holster while allowing the holster to remain securely against the user's hip. Also provided is a unitary inside the waistband rigid plastic hand gun or magazine holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Chanan Har-Shen
  • Patent number: 7320420
    Abstract: An improved holster holding device for fastening a holster onto a wearer includes a belt angle adjustment for changing an angle between a belt and a belt plate. Holster adjustment means for changing an angle between a belt plate or clip-on plate and a holster are included. The holster adjustment includes arcuate slots for accepting fastening devices that fasten the holster to the belt or clip-on plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Blackhawk Industries Product Group Unlimited LLC
    Inventors: Chuck Buis, Clifton L Cook, Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 7314152
    Abstract: A holster for a gun has a body with an interior suitable for the receipt of the gun therein, a belt-receiving first clip assembly removably affixed to one side of the body, and a belt-receiving second clip assembly removably affixed to an opposite side of the body. The clip assemblies are adjustably positioned relative to the body. Each of the clip assemblies includes a clip member and a flexible tab connected to the respective opposite sides of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: Gregg A. Garrett
  • Patent number: 7258259
    Abstract: A receptacle for firearms that comprises a primary receiving cavity for a firearm that is considered to be semi-universal and has multifunctional capabilities. This primary receptacle allows the user to adjust the receiving cavity to fit a plethora of sizes, styles, and calibers within a certain model line. This is accomplished by a series of dual adjustment springs and molded stops that function together to customize tension and squeeze within the receptacle. The compact and ergonomic design allows the receptacle to be easily interchangeable among a variety of carriage or mounting apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventor: William R. Owens
  • Patent number: 7204395
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for flexing a concealed holster to secure the contents of the holster in the holster. An elongate substantially rigid elastically flexible sling is secured to a side of the holster such that the elongate member and side of the holster can be partially separated so the wearer's shirts can be inserted therebetween to conceal the holster. The lower end of the sling can be flexed outwardly away from the side of the holster such that a portion of the outer side adjacent the lower end is, when the sling is flexed outwardly to insert the wearer's shirt, flexed inwardly to compress a pistol in the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventor: Richard N. Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20040084494
    Abstract: A multi-configurable holster system includes a rail system that allows a holster to be positioned in an infinite amount of positions and configurations. The rail system may attach to various parts of the body. The system may include a firearm holster, a magazine holster, a handcuff holster and a flashlight or baton holster. Each holster is adjustable and may accommodate various sized pieces of law enforcement equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Jonathan T. Gilliam
  • Patent number: 6695186
    Abstract: An improved concealed holster, for use by either right- or left-handed wearers, comprises a holster bracket worn at the abdomen and having a pair of laterally-spaced spacer flanges joined by an arcuate panel generally conforming to the curve of the body. A pistol seat protrudes inward from the arcuate panel for seating a pistol thereon within the confines of the flanges, panel and the user's body. The holster is intended to be worn under the trousers at the abdomen and the pistol is easily dislodged by pressing up on its barrel with one hand, and then quick-drawn with the other hand. The improved holster does not compromise between accessibility and full-concealment, permitting instant accessibility to facilitate a quick-draw. Both holster and pistol can be worn comfortably and securely over a prolong period of time. Moreover, the device can easily and economically be made using a variety of economical manufacturing processes (molding, metal stamping, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Alfredo Madarang
  • Patent number: 6685066
    Abstract: A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to define a storage compartment, for receiving a pistol-like weapon therein, between the pad body and the pouch panel. The storage compartment has a top opening having a holding portion formed by a top edge of the pouch panel. The quick-attach arrangement includes a pair of reinforcing elements spacedly provided at the top opening of the storage compartment for selectively adjusting a width of the holding portion of the top opening, so as to securely hold a wrist of the weapon in the storage compartment in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Patent number: 6685067
    Abstract: A holster securement system for securing a holster to a belt comprises a body having at one end a loop for receiving the belt. The securement system also has a holster mount capable of being rigidly connected to the holster. An engagement member selectively detachably interconnects the body and the holster mount. The engagement member rigidly connects the holster mount to the body when engaged, and the engagement member enables the body and the holster mount to be selectively movable with respect to each other when disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: John M. French
  • Publication number: 20030205594
    Abstract: A locking action holster has a hip plate (2) and at least one adjustable mount (1). A shroud (45) may be secured to the adjustable mount (1) to form a strapless shoulder holster. The adjustable mount (1) may be reconfigured on the hip plate (2) to extend downwardly. A lower mount (30) is then connected with the adjustable mount (1) to form a rotary hinge (32). The shroud (45) may be secured to the lower mount (30), with strap (47) securing the lower mount (30) to a wearer's leg, thus forming a thigh holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: John N Rassias
  • Publication number: 20030141328
    Abstract: A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to define a storage compartment, for receiving a pistol-like weapon therein, between the pad body and the pouch panel. The storage compartment has a top opening having a holding portion formed by a top edge of the pouch panel. The quick-attach arrangement includes a pair of reinforcing elements spacedly provided at the top opening of the storage compartment for selectively adjusting a width of the holding portion of the top opening, so as to securely hold a wrist of the weapon in the storage compartment in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Patent number: 6588639
    Abstract: An improved belt-loop assembly for hanging goods from a belt primarily used in conjunction with a holster. The belt loop assembly has a tapered belt loop opening and a platform upon which the belt rests. The taper aids in fixedly positioning the assembly along the belt while the platform protects the belt from wear due to belt positioning screws commonly found in belt loop assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Bianchi International
    Inventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Carl R. Eerdmans, Anthony G. Lefeber
  • Patent number: 6588640
    Abstract: This invention relates to a back piece or a support plate for positioning a handgun holster in a substantially fixed position on a waist belt, the back piece being a molded, stiff, inflexible single thickness of leather-like material adapted to hold a holstered pistol close to the leg of the wearer with the handgun grip canted slightly outwardly for easy withdrawal and having two elongate belt slots. This invention is especially suitable for waist belts and carriers attachable to a waist belt by means of fabric hook-and-loop fasteners. A belt adapter plate is included to provide for use of the support plate with belts of smaller width and/or thickness. The support plate is constructed in a manner to deflect the lower portion of a belt outwardly so that when the belt is tensioned the lower portion of the support plate is pulled inwardly toward the leg of a wearer. The slots are formed in a manner to firmly bind against a belt when it is tensioned to fix the support plate in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Norman E. Clifton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6561402
    Abstract: An ambidextrous drill holster is provided which enables the drill holster to be accessible for both a left handed or a right handed user. A reinforcement type material is also provided for strengthening the tool belt pass-through neck of the weight bearing pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Holland, Gregory Scott Snider, James Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20030034366
    Abstract: A holder for a concealed handgun includes a resilient clip removeably attachable to a wearer's belt or waistband. Attached to the clip and supported thereby is a support strap which extends downward from the clip inside a wearer's pants or other garment. A Velcro® patch on a lower end of the support strap attaches to a matching patch attached to the grip of the handgun; the handgun has patches on either grip, allowing the handgun to be worn on either side of a person's body. A holder strap is sewn or otherwise attached to the support strap at approximately a right angle; the holder strap includes Velcro® tabs or patches so that it can be wrapped around the grip of a handgun to secure the handgun within the holder strap. Pulling upward on the clip removes both holder and handgun from within the wearer's clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Wesley S. Sloan
  • Publication number: 20020139825
    Abstract: An improved concealed holster, for use by either right- or left-handed wearers, comprises a holster bracket worn at the abdomen and having a pair of laterally-spaced spacer flanges joined by an arcuate panel generally conforming to the curve of the body. A pistol seat protrudes inward from the arcuate panel for seating a pistol thereon within the confines of the flanges, panel and the user's body. The holster is intended to be worn under the trousers at the abdomen and the pistol is easily dislodged by pressing up on its barrel with one hand, and then quick-drawn with the other hand. The improved holster does not compromise between accessibility and full-concealment, permitting instant accessibility to facilitate a quick-draw. Both holster and pistol can be worn comfortably and securely over a prolong period of time. Moreover, the device can easily and economically be made using a variety of economical manufacturing processes (molding, metal stamping, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Alfredo Madarang
  • Publication number: 20020070253
    Abstract: An improved belt-loop assembly for hanging goods from a belt primarily used in conjunction with a holster. The belt loop assembly has a tapered belt loop opening and a platform upon which the belt rests. The taper aids in fixedly positioning the assembly along the belt while the platform protects the belt from wear due to belt positioning screws commonly found in belt loop assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Carl R. Eerdmans, Anthony G. Lefeber
  • Patent number: 6402001
    Abstract: An improved concealed holster comprises a holster bracket worn at the abdomen and having a pair of laterally-spaced spacer flanges joined by an arcuate panel generally conforming to the curve of the body. A pistol seating clip protrudes inward from the arcuate panel for seating a pistol thereon within the confines of the flanges, panel and the user's body. The holster is intended to be worn under the trousers at the abdomen and the pistol is easily dislodged by pressing up on its barrel with one hand, and then quick-drawn with the other hand. The improved holster does not compromise between accessibility and full-concealment, permitting instant accessibility to facilitate a quick-draw. Both holster and pistol can be worn comfortably and securely over a prolong period of time. Moreover, the device can easily and economically be made using a variety of economical manufacturing processes (molding, metal stamping, etc.) using a variety of alternative economical materials (plastic, metal, leather, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Alfredo E. Madarang
  • Patent number: 6398089
    Abstract: The invention provides a rigid plastic hand gun holster, comprising a rigid plastic holster having inner dimensions complementary to the configuration of the outer sections of a hand gun to be placed therein, wherein the holster is a product of injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Fobus International Ltd.
    Inventor: Chanan Har-Shen
  • Patent number: 6293446
    Abstract: A pegged holster and a means of supporting such holster. The holster is capable of being worn under the arm without the aid of shoulder straps. The holster is also capable of being manufactured such that the heighth of the holster from the belt line and/or the arm pit can be easily adjusted for individuals using such devices. The holster can also be easily exchanged for other holsters to accommodate various calibers and sizes of weapons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Inventor: Richard E. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 6267279
    Abstract: A holstering device is made for an elongate hand weapon or is made as a standard holstering device for holstering any one of a number of different types of elongate hand weapons. Such holstering device extends along opposite first and second sides of any of these hand weapons and straddles that hand weapon between such opposite first and second sides when that hand weapon is holstered. The holstering device also includes a track structure having in that holstering device a first track at the mentioned first side and a second track at the mentioned second side. Each of such elongate hand weapons is equipped with an adapter having first and second slides complementary with the first and second tracks of the track structure for holstering the adapter in that track structure while holstering any of the elongate hand weapon in that holstering device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Laser Products Ltd.
    Inventor: John Wallace Matthews
  • Patent number: 6266910
    Abstract: A holder for a hunting rifle or other weapon is comprised of a pair of identical assemblies, each of which is adapted to be secured to an individual's thigh. Secured to an individual's thighs, these two assemblies provide a convenient holder for supporting a rifle or other weapon in a position across the individual's lap, thereby freeing the individual's hands to perform other tasks. The weapon, however, is still advantageously positioned so that the individual has ready access to the weapon should game suddenly appear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Ray L. Horine
  • Patent number: 6253915
    Abstract: A protective pouch for firearms includes a compartment defined by front and rear faces and a peripheral face between the front and rear faces. A zipper opening mechanism provides access to the inside of the pouch. The pouch is constructed of a fabric-like material having bulletproof characteristics. The pouch includes a mechanism for securing a firearm within the pouch. A lock may also be included to restrict access to the contents of the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventors: Zuri Mesica, James Stafford
  • Patent number: 6161741
    Abstract: A holster securement system for securing a holster to a belt comprises a body having at one end a loop for receiving the belt. The securement system also has a holster mount capable of being rigidly connected to the holster. An engagement member selectively detachably interconnects the body and the holster mount. The engagement member rigidly connects the holster mount to the body when engaged, and the engagement member enables the body and the holster mount to be selectively movable with respect to each other when disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Michaels of Oregon Co.
    Inventor: John M. French
  • Patent number: 6112962
    Abstract: Holstering systems for hand weapons comprise a track structure provided as a holster for such hand weapons. Each hand weapon may be provided with an adapter complementary with the track structure. The holster may be a standard holster for different types of elongate hand weapons that may have adapters interfacing with such standard holster. Such holsters may have an accommodation for accessories. Security holsters prevent accidental and unauthorized removal of weapons from holsters, such as with the aid of detents, sensors of a hand of a wearer, or other detent deactivators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Laser Products Ltd.
    Inventor: John Wallace Matthews
  • Patent number: 5881938
    Abstract: A unibody, combination grip plate and appendage fastening means constructed in such a manner so as to be received at the frame of a handgun. The unibody grip plate and appendage fastening means is affixed to the handle of a handgun; the appendage fastening means portion, which is camouflaged and concealable behind a user's wearing apparel, lifts and moves independently away from the grip plate portion permitting Total Weapon Concealment (TWC) of a handgun inside the waistband (IWB) between the user's torso and trouser, or other wearing apparel) completely below the belt line (BBL). A handgun that is equipped with the principal object can be placed IWB in a comfortable and secure fashion. The appendage fastening means facilitates TWC of a handgun BBL, yet the principal object allows a person who is covertly carrying a handgun fingertip access and immediate use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: D.E.F.S. Inc.
    Inventor: James T. Wakefield
  • Patent number: 5820003
    Abstract: A holster for a handgun includes a pouch for releasably receiving the handgun and an outer panel secured to the pouch with an attachment device for attaching the pouch to a user, such as a belt, waistband, ankle or shoulder harness. The pouch has two side walls secured together at a central wall portion. Rear edge portions of the side walls are secured together by at least one faster which also secures the panel to the pouch. The panel is adapted to pass around the pouch and is also secured to the central wall portion by a second fastener. A strip secured to the central wall portion on the inside of the pouch has a portion covering the inner end of the second fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Richard E. D. Nichols
  • Patent number: 5810222
    Abstract: A handgun holster has detent features, preferably confronting detent jaws mounted on inside surfaces of the holster adapted to be displaced by the trigger guard of a handgun upon insertion of the handgun, then to move into engagement with the trigger guard to present detent force to resist handgun withdrawal. Substantial resistance is provided to withdrawal by an unauthorized person positioned in front of or to the rear of the person carrying the holster. Spacing between detent jaws may be provided by adjustable spacer mounting assemblies mounted between the holster sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Randy R. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 5806731
    Abstract: A handgun carrying device which is for attachment to a standard garment belt and which includes a strap forming a retaining loop or holster with the belt to accept the gun. The strap has a fixed loop attached at one end and carries a cinch loop which is slidably adjustable along the length of the strap. The belt is inserted through the loops so that the strap is worn on the inside of the belt. The gun is inserted between the strap and belt, and the cinch loop is adjusted toward the gun to constrict the strap and belt around the gun, thereby forming a holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventor: Edward H. Mark
  • Patent number: 5692237
    Abstract: A device for carrying a concealed weapon comprising first and second flexible fabric panels, overlying the other, the panels being releasibly secured to one another in an overlying relationship; a holster is securely and removably secured to one of the panels and covered by the other of the panels, thus concealing and cushioning the weapon; the panels are joined along a common edge, and releasably connected along at least two other edges thereof in such a manner that the panels may be quickly separated to reveal the holster and enable removal of the weapon by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Inventor: Richard G. Bennett
  • Patent number: 5632426
    Abstract: A holster is disclosed employing a formed composite of fabric-foam and fabric in which the outer face is formed to match the contour of a hand gun to carried in the holster while the inner face is generally flat. A belt loop assembly is secured to the inner face including a generally "Y" shape with an opening between the arms of the "Y". Hook or pile fastener fabric is located within the belt loop assembly. A thumb break or strap includes an end which extends through the opening into the belt loop and is held in place by contact with the hook and pile fastener. The thumb break is angularly adjustable within the belt loop and securable at various angles by the hook and pile fastener. The belt loop assembly, most importantly defines a belt loop and the thumb break and the hook and pile fastener cooperate to restrict the size of the belt loop and provide restriction against unwanted movement of the holster on a belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Bianchi International
    Inventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Anthony G. Lefeber
  • Patent number: 5630535
    Abstract: A semi-rigid, elastically resilient clip is releasably fastenable to the side of a handgun to provide support for the handgun upon a user's clothing or on a mounting bracket on a support structure. The clip may be attached by bolting to a handgun or, in the case of automatic weapons having a barrel slide movable relative to a gun body, it may be attached by engagement of a clip bracket between the gun body and barrel slide portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Inventor: Paul J. Valenti
  • Patent number: 5622297
    Abstract: The holster includes two opposing barrel support strips adjustable in length and joined together at their forward ends through two over-lapping right angle legs adjustable in width and joined together by a selectively releasable connector to form a muzzle stop, and joined together at their rearward ends by a length of a sheath enclosed coil spring adapted to encircle the hand grip and to bias the barrel toward the muzzle stop. The two barrel support strips each have a forward portion and a rearward portion joined together by selectively releasable connectors and adjustable in length through a plurality of aligned holes on at least one portion. The holster includes a plurality of eyes to facilitate attachment to a shoulder harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Norman E. Clifton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5598958
    Abstract: Competition holsters for use with autoloading pistol and revolver handguns. They include a protrusion with a trigger guard recess and a trigger guard retainer which is cantilevered from the outside of the body into the trigger guard at a compound angle to hold the handgun in the holster. The frame of the handgun extends over an elongated surface at the top of the body. The handgun is, in actuality supported on a cradle at the muzzle region and on the lower side of the trigger guard. A muzzle tensioner in the form of an inverted J is adjustable secured to the body in the muzzle region. A belt loop assembly including mating partial spherical surfaces secures the body for universal spherical angular adjustment. Further adjustments include the compressive force on the trigger guard retainer. All of the adjustments may be made with the holster in place on the shooter's gun belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventors: Willis N. Ryan, III, Kerby C. Smith
  • Patent number: 5551611
    Abstract: A variable position handgun holster having a belt plate securable to a belt. A back plate is generally parallel to the belt plate and a holster receptacle receives a handgun. The back plate may be adjusted longitudinally with respect to the belt plate. The receptacle may be adjusted with respect to the back plate radially about an axis point connecting the back plate to the receptacle. The back plate may also be adjusted with respect to the belt plate about an axis transverse to the belt plate. The back plate may also be adjusted with respect to the belt plate about a longitudinal axis passing through the belt plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Inventor: W. Riley Gilmore
  • Patent number: 5441187
    Abstract: To be used preferably in combination with a weapon holster, a safety snap assembly including a first snap member disposed on a first segment of the holster, a second snap member disposed on a second, strap segment of the holster such that the first and second snap members will be matingly and releasably engaged with one another, disengagement being achieved by pushing an exposed actuator end extending from an exterior of a free distal end of the second segment towards the first and second segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Mixson Leathercraft
    Inventor: Robert Mixson
  • Patent number: 5431318
    Abstract: A ballistic panel carrier having a pocket for carrying a backup gun is provided. The carrier includes a cover having front and back carrying compartments to contain the front and back torso panels of a ballistic fabric material, respectively. Adjustable shoulder straps connect the front and back carrying compartments together at an upper portion thereof, and adjustable side straps connect the front and back carrying compartments together at side portions thereof. The pocket is accessible from an exposed portion of the front carrying compartment having a space capable of receiving a handgun, and a flap to seal the pocket and conceal the handgun within the pocket. The pocket may additionally have an internal holster capable of receiving a barrel of the handgun. A trauma plate may be inserted into the front carrying compartment behind the pocket to provide additional safety to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Inventor: Randy A. Garcia
  • Patent number: 5421497
    Abstract: A variable position handgun holster having a belt plate securable to a belt. A back plate is generally parallel to the belt plate and a holster receptacle receives a handgun. The back plate may be adjusted longitudinally with respect to the belt plate. The receptacle may be adjusted with respect to the back plate radially about an axis point connecting the back plate to the receptacle. The back plate may also be adjusted with respect to the belt plate about an axis transverse to the belt plate. The back plate may also be adjusted with respect to the belt plate about a longitudinal axis passing through the belt plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: W. Riley Gilmore
  • Patent number: 5361953
    Abstract: A connecting device for connecting straps in a shoulder harness for carrying a handgun is a flat plate with a slot for forming a flat fold in a first strap, and first and second pairs of slots arranged in a triangular pattern with the fold forming slot for retaining portions of the strap on opposite sides of the fold flat against the plate. The plate has an additional opening for connection to another strap, for example to fasten the folded strap to a wearer's belt below the arm to avoid chafing, or to pivotally secure the plate to a second, identical plate to form a pivotal connection between opposite arm straps. In the first case, the plate has an additional slot parallel to the fold forming slot for receiving an additional strap threaded through the additional slot. Preferably, the plate also has an opening for optionally receiving a pivotal connector extending through a corresponding opening in another identical plate to pivotally secure the plates together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Shooting Systems Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard E. E. Nichols
  • Patent number: 5358160
    Abstract: An ambidextrous pistol carrying device of conveniently and inexpensively fabricated modular design includes a mainframe member of non-leather composition, an elongated spring member and a guard strap member connected to the mainframe member, and components for removably connecting a shoulder harness. The mainframe member includes a muzzle retainer portion that extends across and abuts the muzzle of a pistol, a bore-engaging protrusion on the muzzle retainer portion that extends at least partially into the bore, and left and right arm portions that extend from the muzzle portion along the sides of the pistol to positions above the trigger guard. The spring member extends across the rearward portion of the pistol between the left and right arm portions to spring bias the pistol toward the muzzle retainer portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Inventor: John E. Bianchi
  • Patent number: 5322200
    Abstract: A metallic storage holster and cable for locking a handgun in place and preventing access to the handgun by unauthorized persons. The cable is welded onto a one side of the storage holster. The non-welded cable end is formed into a loop. The loop is then secured over a "U" latch welded onto the other side of the storage holster. The latch is large enough to allow a lock to be inserted through the eye of the latch once the looped cable end has been fitted. Once the lock is in place, access to the handgun is restricted to the individual able to open the lock. A metallic plate is welded onto one side of the storage holster and holes are cut through both sides of the storage holster to allow lag bolts to be inserted and countersunk though the side with the plate attached thereto. The lag bolts, once in place, are used to mount the storage holster. Once a handgun is locked in place access to the lag bolts from the other side of the storage holster is blocked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1994
    Inventor: Keith R. Blanchard
  • Patent number: 5294031
    Abstract: A concealed gun holster, primarily to be worn by off duty law enforcement personnel, is modeled after the popular sports fanny packs. The modified pack, held in place with an integral belt, is designed to conceal a hand gun holster for either left or right hand use. A snap release secures the weapon snugly in the holster, yet releases with the same feel and pressure as commonly used police holster releases. A hidden pocket, interior to the pack, may be used to hold a clip of ammunition. The integral belt used to wear the pack comprises zippered pockets which are suitable for storing ammunition, hand cuffs, or other equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Inventors: Mark D. Volpei, Joe Evans
  • Patent number: 5263618
    Abstract: A universal carrier comprises a pocket holding support and a harness for attachment to the body of a person carrying objects on the support. The support has an outwardly facing surface whereon various sized article holding pockets can be secured. A strap like extension extends from the support and is attached to a vertical strap on the harness. Article holding pockets are secured to the outwardly facing surface on the support, and at least one water bottle carrying pocket is secured to the vertical strap on the harness. The water bottle is attached at a proper level and has a flexible tube extending out from its mouth enabling a person engaged in an activity requiring the use of both hands to move his head so the end of the tube can enter his mouth permitting the person to get a drink without using his hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Inventor: Victor Talavera
  • Patent number: 5251798
    Abstract: Weapon holsters of substantially stitchless, one-piece construction provide tension on the surface of weapons held therein. The holsters further facilitate release of weapons held therein for quick removal by the holster wearers. Shoulder, pocket and belt holsters are provided, each holster being constructed so as to facilitate concealment of a weapon held therein. The shoulder holster comprises outer and inner faces which define openings for receipt of a weapon. The weapon's barrel or forwardmost slide portion, grip and hammerspur or grip tang protrude from different openings, the weapon's barrel or forwardmost slide portion pointing in an upward direction and the weapon grip pointing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the upward direction. As the weapon grip is held and pivoted by the holster wearer, the corresponding pivoting of the barrel or forwardmost slide portion causes separation of portions of the outer and inner faces to enable release of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Thundercloud Corporation
    Inventor: Paris Theodore
  • Patent number: 5246153
    Abstract: An ambidextrous holster includes a pistol receiving pouch with an elongated sleeve on each side, each sleeve being lined with Velcro.RTM. loop material. Carried in one sleeve is a thumb break having Velcro.RTM. hook material on one end which joins with the Velcro.RTM. loop material in the sleeve to hold the thumb break securely in the sleeve. The pistol receiving pouch has two D-ring support members, one of which is carried in the same sleeve as the thumb break. The pistol receiving pouch is carried on one of two harness arrangements, one of which includes four straps, two of which carry the pistol receiving pouch and the other which carries a magazine pouch. The other harness includes a strap carried over the shoulder of the wearer. The pistol receiving pouch is reversible by placing a thin tool such as a butter knife into each sleeve, separating the Velcro.RTM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Bianchi International
    Inventor: Robert J. Beletsky
  • Patent number: 5234145
    Abstract: A holder for pistols that has the shape of an elongated flat box housing with a clip assembly to permit a user to wear it around his or her waist. The holder is made out of self-standing and substantially flexible one sheet of leather and it has pistol support tongues that are extension of one of the sides inwardly bent and rigidly secured to the inner surface of the rear wall. Support loops are rigidly mounted to the inner surface of front wall and they cooperatively receive the pistol's magazines. A front wall is hingedly mounted so that a user can readily exposed the pistol by pushing rearwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Gilberto Padin
  • Patent number: 5170919
    Abstract: A hand gun in a holster is completely concealed by a simulated carrying pouch. A backing is mounted on a wearer, as with a belt around the wearer's waist. A holster is mounted on the backing completely within the area defined by the top, bottom and ends of the backing. A flap, permanently attached at the bottom to the backing but releasably attached by hook and pile fasteners (VELCRO.RTM.) at the top and two ends of the backing defines a textile material (fabric) or leather container which simulates a carrying pouch and completely conceals the holster and hand gun. Pockets may be provided in the flap. The holster is reversibly mounted on the backing using hook and pile fasteners, and hook and pile fastener straps releasably hold the hand gun within the holster. To gain access to the hand gun, the hook and pile fasteners at the top and two ends of the backing and flap are detached to completely expose the handgun for ready access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: Eugene DeSantis
    Inventors: Eugene DeSantis, Mitchell Bloom
  • Patent number: 5067642
    Abstract: A shoulder holster is disclosed to be worn outside an officer's shirt operably attaching to a chest strap worn under the Officer's shirt without making a hole in the shirt. An annularly shaped shirt lock hub having a circular groove formed in the interior opening attaches to the chest strap, all under the shirt. Outside the shirt, an annularly shaped shirt lock of four movable segments is held together by a circumscribing spring. Around the periphery of each segment is an outwardly protruding circular tongue. A cone-shaped retractable cylindrical expander resides just partially interiorly the central opening of the shirt lock. Immediately juxtaposed the shirt lock is an annular seal plate followed by a leather strap attached to the shoulder holster, the strap in turned followed by a backing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Inventor: Gary L. Fodge