Receiver Held In Clothing Pocket Patents (Class 224/230)
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Patent number: 12181247Abstract: A pocket gun holster is prevented from leaving a pants pocket as a gun is being drawn from the holster. An extension that is either attached or contiguous with the holster has a distal end that terminates from the mouth of the holster by more than a clearance distance and collides with an interior surface of the pants pocket as the holster and gun move in unison at the start of drawing the gun from the holster. The collision breaks retention between the gun and the holster and the clearance distance is maintained by the extension (without bending or collapsing) to enable the gun to be drawn out of the holster unobstructed by the pants pocket.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Inventor: John Joseph McGrane
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Patent number: 11598611Abstract: A deltoid guard has a body-conforming surface and can be removably attached to a body armor component by an expandable, releasable connector to facilitate articulation and expansion and contraction relative to the body armor component. An expandable strap is located on one side of the deltoid guard to retain the guard against the wear's body. A bicep guard can be attached to the deltoid guard such that the bicep guard can articulate with respect to the deltoid guard. The deltoid guard includes an opening to receive ballistic material. An identification panel can be removably attached to the surface of the deltoid guard.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: Randall J. LeMarbe
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Patent number: 11529113Abstract: This disclosure relates to stethoscope carrying devices and associated components such as clip and/or holder assemblies, systems, methods of manufacture and use.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Inventor: Omar Darwish
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Patent number: 9574847Abstract: A holster which obscures presence and identity of the handgun held by the holster is disclosed. The holster comprises an L-shaped frame having a pin. The handgun is installed on the holster by inserting the pin into the barrel of the handgun. The L-shaped frame combined with the installed handgun collectively form a parallelepiped of thickness equal to that of the handgun. The handgun is disguised by visually meshing in complementary fashion with the holster, when concealed beneath a fabric of an article of apparel.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Inventor: Jon Rossi
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Publication number: 20150144669Abstract: A protective cover includes a main body, a lid, and a touch unit. The main body receives a handheld electronic device. The lid is pivotally connected to the main body via a connection plate. The lid includes a touch panel. The touch unit is mounted inside the lid and the connection plate. The touch unit is configured to calculate touch track of the touch panel and transmit a touch signal to the handheld electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: JEN-TSORNG CHANG
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Publication number: 20150041506Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventor: Tessa Renaud
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Patent number: 8950639Abstract: A pencil or pen holder pocket liner having a replaceable main body that is impervious to ink and is fitted with a customizable front portion that hangs outside the pocket and joins with the replaceable pocket liner by means of a slide tab that inserts into a slot in the replaceable pocket liner.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Sandra B Moss
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Publication number: 20140252053Abstract: A pistol magazine holster may comprise a body capable of retaining a pistol magazine, a support structure coupled to the body and adapted to secure the body to a compartment, and a snag member coupled to the body. The snag member may be adapted to retain the body within the compartment as the magazine is withdrawn.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventor: Neil Christian Rogers
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Publication number: 20140069969Abstract: A delivery system for delivering a powder, such as chalk. The chalk is retained within a permeable, porous container. The powder is dispersed to an object outside the container upon application of a force. The container includes a plurality of sidewalls. The powder is deliverable when an object applies the force to an outside surface of the sidewalls. The force comprises engaging an outer surface of the sidewalls with an impact, such as a slap. The force generates sufficient kinetic energy to at least partially enable the powder to pass from an inner surface to the outer surface through a permeable portion. The system is useful for quick access to the chalk with one hand. The system can also form a pocket on a garment, whereby applying the force is applied on the pocket for dispersal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: Christopher Yannis Bosch
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Patent number: 8511508Abstract: A case for eyeglasses or other articles includes a pair of catches with each catch mounted to an opposite side of the case near its upper end. Elongate, flexible latches are also mounted on opposite sides of the case in cooperative alignment with the respective catches. Each latch includes a base secured to the case and a pocket-gripping member at its distal free end. Each latch is inherently biased outwardly from the case so that the pocket-gripping members engage opposite sides of a shirt or blouse pocket interior when the invention is in use, preventing the case from falling from the pocket when a user bends over. The latches are manually squeezed when in their deployed configuration to place them into their stored, catch-engaging configuration. The latches are manually removed from the catches to deploy them into their pocket-engaging configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: George M. Glover
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Publication number: 20110233242Abstract: A load bearing wearable garment comprising a garment configured to cover at least a portion of a user's upper torso, the garment having at least one rear pocket adapted to receive at least one article therein, and an integral load bearing system adapted to support weighted articles contained in said pocket and redistribute forces resulting therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Inventor: Sanderson Broudy
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Patent number: 7681255Abstract: A tactical pair of pants for police, military or other weapon-carrying personnel has a cargo pocket system that functions to store items in several pocket compartments in a normal cargo pocket configuration, or to carry a thigh rig holster for a pistol, in a dedicated position between cargo pocket compartments without blocking access to the pocket compartments.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: 5.11 Inc.Inventors: Francisco J. Morales, Cory Nykoluk
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Publication number: 20090265835Abstract: A pocket for a garment is disclosed. The pocket comprises a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion to form a partially-enclosed space. The partially-enclosed space comprises a region defined by (1) a first line corresponding substantially to a line of flexion of a hip joint of a wearer of the garment, (2) a second line corresponding substantially to a centerline of a thigh of a wearer of the garment, and (3) a third line corresponding approximately to an inseam of a wearer of the garment. The region is configured and disposed to substantially conceal an object (e.g., a handgun magazine) retained in the region from a person viewing the garment. The pocket further comprises a retaining device disposed in the region. The retaining device is configured and disposed to hold the object in a fixed position in the region.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Jay FRENCH, Jared M. FRENCH
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Publication number: 20090230001Abstract: A pocket holster for a communication device, such as a cellular telephone, includes an open top through which the communication device is deposited into the pocket holster. The holster preferably includes a strip of material having an upper edge with rounded corners and a curved bottom. The material near the curved bottom is wider than that near the upper edge. The curved bottom is folded upward towards the upper edge. The edges of the sides near the curved bottom are aligned above the edges of the sides near the upper edge and stitched to one another to create a bulge such that the communication device easily passes into the holster; and, the communication device may be easily retrieved from it. A semi-circular opening is provided between the upper edge and curved bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 17, 2009Inventor: Horvath George
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Publication number: 20090025117Abstract: A pocket for a garment is disclosed. The pocket comprises a first layer and a second layer, which is attached to the first layer to form a partially enclosed space. The partially enclosed space comprises a region defined by (1) a first line corresponding substantially to a line of flexion of a hip joint of a wearer of the garment and (2) a second line corresponding substantially to a centerline of a thigh of a wearer of the garment. The region is configured and disposed to substantially conceal an object stored in the region from a person viewing the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Jay FRENCH
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Publication number: 20080083794Abstract: A removable bottle carrying attachment for a human user's trousers retains a beverage bottle adjacent an exterior surface of a small coin or watch pocket's opening. The tightly confined space within the almost inaccessible pocket defines a retaining sleeve which secures the planar structural integrity of the carrier's thin substrate as it slides vertically and limitedly upwards to sufficiently expose its bottle gripping aperture to surround a bottle's cap stop rim. A preferred embodiment's planar, elongate, flexible polymer substrate body parallels an elongate slot located centeredly near one distal end, and with a bottle gripping aperture located near an uppermost and opposite end. A preferred means for fastening the carrier to an interior area of the pocket is a cloth piercing two part dungaree button which extends through the pocket's exterior cloth and the elongate slot to allow application by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Terry Lee Wagenknecht, Charles Maxwell Wagenknecht, Samuel James Wagenknecht, Jessie Kay Lewellen
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Patent number: 7206831Abstract: A programmable data filtering/searching system for use with a data network. The primary programmable hardware-based filtering and searching portions of the system are integrated onto the same printed circuit board as the data storage device to facilitate efficient filtering and searching of data from a data stream coming from a memory storage device after being captured. In addition, the actual hardware and software used to perform the filtering and searching routines is programmable such that various filter and search criteria can be entered and utilized. The data filtering/searching system also uses metadata in addition to the captured data to minimize the time required to perform certain processes on the data from the data stream.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Finisar CorporationInventors: Jean-François Dubé, Thomas A. Myers, Douglas Durham, Andrew J. Milne, Roumel R. Garcia, A. Michael Lawson
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Patent number: 6832712Abstract: A wearable waterproof storage system for protecting personal accessories, such as mobile phones and wallets, from water damage and/or the threat of theft. The system consists of a waterproof pouch with a screw-on cap, sewn into a wearable outer protective cover. Illustrated embodiments include a belted waist-pack and an article of clothing consisting of short trousers. The system is constructed from water-resistant and waterproof materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Inventor: Thomas James Turner
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Patent number: 6729517Abstract: A clamping apparatus comprises a base plate and integral thereto, a fixed clamping jaw and a pivotal support. A movable clamping jaw opposes the fixed clamping jaw and is pivotally engaged with the pivotal support, thereby being rotatable between an open jaw attitude and a closed jaw attitude. A motion inhibitor prevents a workpiece from pressing against the movable clamping jaw. An actuation lever enables moving the movable clamping jaw from the closed jaw attitude to the open jaw attitude and an actuation finger is positioned for receiving contact with the workpiece for moving the movable clamping jaw from the open jaw attitude to the closed jaw attitude. A bias spring is engaged with the movable clamping jaw and enabled for inhibiting motion of the movable clamping jaw from both the open and closed jaw attitudes.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
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Patent number: 6688505Abstract: A clip holder for supporting sports accessories such as gloves, and towels, for being attached to pockets and belts, for different types of sports such as but not limited to racquetball, handball, baseball, bowling, bicycling, football, and the like. The clip holder is compact with two plate like portions substantially parallel and adjacent to one another, with interior facing ridge and groove for allowing the clip holder to grip about pocket edges, belts and straps. The clip holder plates can have concave lower edges which face away from one another. A removable golf tool such as a tack shaped ball marker can attach to an exterior side of one of the plates. A built on tool such as a fork shaped divot repair tool can be fixably attached to or be part of one of the edges of the first and the second plates, and can be used with or without the removable golf tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventors: Frank R. Bradley, John F. Caswell, Jr.
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Patent number: 6659321Abstract: A tool pouch includes an internal tool receiving portion and an external tool receiving portion such that the internal tool receiving portion is insertable into the user pocket to provide a protective tool holder within the user pocket and the external tool receiving portion is positioned outside of the user pocket for receiving tools. The internal tool receiving portion has first and second internal members which are generally planar elements that are attached to each other to form an internal tool receiving cavity. The external tool receiving portion has first and second external members which are generally planar elements that are attached to each other to form a second tool receiving cavity. The internal and external tool receiving portions are connected at a bail. Any part of the internal or external tool receiving portions may be substantially formed from a multi-layered piece of material. An underlying stiffening element may be used to strengthen any portion of the tool pouch.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Ideal Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bruce W. Hartranft, John Zachary, David A. Trotter
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Publication number: 20030205595Abstract: A holder (21) is attached within a pants (50) pocket (51) with an object (11) secured onto the holder in varying positions and orientations matching varying conditions of use, where preferably the object is a holster (11) which can take various forms in order to holster various articles such as telephones, small computers, and security personnel hand guns (61).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventor: William Young
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Patent number: 6612471Abstract: A device for holding objects in a pocket. This device comprises at least one plate that is made from a rigid material. Coupled to this plate is a patch for fixing the plate inside a user's pants. In addition, there is a clip that is coupled to this plate. This clip is either U-shaped or circular shaped. There can also be an additional clip that is coupled to the at least one plate. In another embodiment, there can be at least one additional plate that is connected to the at least one plate. This at least one additional plate couples to the at least one plate via a series of adjustable tracks having a lock. The tracks allow the device to be adjusted in length.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Christopher Sellars
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Patent number: 6497352Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base plate having features enabling mounting on a person's belt or pocket. A cradling device is adapted for receiving a hand tool and for clamping the hand tool A biasing device is adapted for moving the tool clamping device between a tool receiving position and a tool clamping position so as to make the tool available for use and to place the tool within reach when it is needed respectively. When the tool is removed from the clamping device the it is automatically unclamped. When the tool is placed into the clamping device it is automatically clamped in place.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
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Patent number: 6193125Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base plate having features enabling mounting on a person's belt or pocket. A cradling device is adapted for receiving a hand tool and for clamping the hand tool A biasing device is adapted for moving the tool clamping device between a tool receiving position and a tool clamping position so as to make the tool available for use and to place the tool within reach when it is needed respectively. When the tool is removed from the clamping device the it is automatically unclamped. When the tool is placed into the clamping device it is automatically clamped in place.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2000Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
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Patent number: 5653342Abstract: An enclosure for protecting and carrying a golf scorecard is formed of a translucent or transparent material and takes the shape of a tubular member having a closed end and an open end. The tubular member is sized to receive a golf scorecard so that all the pertinent information regarding all 18 holes can be viewed through the walls of the enclosure. The closed end includes an aperture for receiving a writing device such as a pen or pencil. The enclosure is sized to be readily carried in a shirt or pants pocket of the golfer and serves to protect the card from the elements such as perspiration or precipitation.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: James B. Eaton
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Patent number: 5497818Abstract: A wallet tether is removable from a wallet or the like to which it is secured, to provide for use of the wallet in more formal situations where such a tether would be unsightly. The tether includes an openable loop which is securable about a belt, belt loop, or other appropriate structure of the apparel of the user, and an eyelet which is secured to the wallet by a threaded fastener which is passed through a hole in the wallet periphery. Thus, the wallet may be opened and the contents accessed without need to remove the tether from the wallet. An elongate, flexible cord extends between the apparel attachment loop and the wallet attachment eyelet. The cord may be non-metallic, in order to reduce to a minimum the amount of metal in the device to preclude requirement for removal for passage through metal detectors. Preferably, the cord ends are secured to the openable loop and to the wallet attachment eyelet with crimp connections, for strength, durability, and economy of manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1995Date of Patent: March 12, 1996Inventor: Hawk R. G. Marcarelli
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Patent number: 5244023Abstract: A device for securing articles on or about the person, comprising a storage unit having an insert end and an access end, a zipper formed at the access end to access the storage space of the device, and a clip or mouth formed at the insert end for securely and releaseably engaging a desired storage location on or about the person.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1991Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Inventor: Albert L. Spies
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Patent number: 5215237Abstract: A multi-function wallet comprising a leather cover, at least two strips, a sub-wallet, a plurality of notebook papers, a string, a bead chain, a hook and a fastening hook; the string is to pass through holes on the leather cover, the strips, and the sub-wallet so as to fasten all the aforesaid part into one piece; both ends of the string are fastened the hook and the bead chain together. The fastening hooks are fixedly connected with the bead chain. The strips mounted on the leather cover and the sub-wallet are used for clamping banknotes and notebook papers respectively. The inner side of the leather cover has a large bag for storing ID card or the like; the inner side of the inner leather sheet of the sub-wallet has a partition flap and a lid flap; the partition flap can be opened partially, and used for storing ID card or the like. The inner side of another inner leather sheet has several coin bags for storing different coins.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1991Date of Patent: June 1, 1993Inventor: Shih-fu Wu
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Patent number: 5211322Abstract: A thermoplastic molded sheath for a knife grips the knife tightly to prevent accidental loss or withdrawal. The security of such grip is sufficient to enable the knife to be carried in the sheath in an inverted position upon the body of the wearer. The sheath is made by thermoforming a rigid yet resilient thermoplastic about a knife blade having the exact dimensions of the blade which is to be carried within the sheath. The thermoformed sheath may be attached at its bottom to a pocket-sized semirigid pocket-retaining clip, which clip, when inserted into a pocket, supports the sheath in an inverted position with the blade of the knife extending upwardly and the hilt of the knife in a convenient position for drawing from the sheath. The combination of the orientation of the sheath and the pocket retaining clip places a minimum stress upon a pocket and is comfortable to wear.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1991Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Inventor: Charles V. Nealy
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Patent number: 5209383Abstract: 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. Pocket holsters are provided, each holster being constructed so as to facilitate concealment of a weapon held therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1992Date of Patent: May 11, 1993Assignee: Thundercloud CorporationInventor: Paris Theodore
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Patent number: 5186373Abstract: A connector assembly for removably holding a glove where the glove has a glove attachment device connected thereto. The connector assembly includes a holder which is foldable at a fold position. A first permanent magnet is connected to one portion of the holder and a second permanent magnet is connected to another portion of the holder. A holder attachment device is connected to the holder. A portion of the holder is removably disposed in a pocket and another portion of the folder extends over a pocket flap and position so that the first and the second permanent magnets are magnetically connected to magnetically connect the holder to the pocket. The glove attachment device is removably connectable to the holder attachment device for removably connecting the glove to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1991Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Inventor: John T. Taylor
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Patent number: 5127565Abstract: A pocket for releasably holding a round of ammunition includes a substantially flat base sheet member and a dispensing tube forming sheet member of flexible material secured to the base sheet member and defining an ammunition dispensing tube for permitting ammunition to pass therethrough. The ammunition dispensing tube has an ammunition loading end and an ammunition dispensing end. A closable flap is connected to the base sheet member proximate the loading end of the ammunition dispensing tube. A retainer for releasably retaining the ammunition within the ammunition dispensing tube is operatively associated with the tube proximate its dispensing end. The pocket is adapted to be connected to a vest, jacket, stand, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1990Date of Patent: July 7, 1992Inventor: Kieran P. Grant
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Patent number: 5121864Abstract: A pouch slips into the back pocket of trousers or into the inside pocket of a coat. Subsequently, when a wallet is inserted into the pouch and the pouch flap folded over to form a closed envelope, the wallet may not easily be removed from the pouch, and the pouch is too large to be easily removed from the pocket, so that pickpockets are effectively foiled.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1990Date of Patent: June 16, 1992Inventor: Howard N. Geschwind
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Patent number: 5103884Abstract: A wallet having a removable clip for use in a concealed fashion or for carrying in the pocket in a normal fashion. A pocket formed by a slot in the exterior surface of the wallet is provided for receiving a metal clip which can be easily detached. The clip when inserted in the pocket allows the wallet to be out of sight carried in the waistband of clothing, and is easily retrieved for access to the contents.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1990Date of Patent: April 14, 1992Inventor: D. Garry Roman
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Patent number: 5031763Abstract: A pocket pouch for containing pencils, credit cards, calculators and the like is described. The pouch has structure to securely prevent the contents from falling out when the pouch is turned upside down. The pouch has a flap to extend over the upper edge of the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1990Date of Patent: July 16, 1991Inventor: Keith J. Lynam
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Patent number: 5012965Abstract: A holster for use with a handgun having an open ended barrel, the holster being formed of a support structure having a generally horizontal base member with an interchangeable elongated barrel receiving member affixed to and extending upwardly from the base member and configured to removably telescopically receive the open end of the barrel of a handgun, and elongated guide members affixed to the base member at each end and extending upwardly therefrom, the base members and barrel receiving member being substantially in a common plane and dimensioned to be received in a pocket or pouch so that the holster apparatus comfortably supports a handgun in a pocket or pouch in a way so that it can be readily withdrawn.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1990Date of Patent: May 7, 1991Inventor: David M. Miller
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Patent number: 4951857Abstract: A paint brush carrier is provided for holding a paint brush, comprising a pocket clip, a flat member pivotally connected to the pocket clip, a handle clip attached to the flat member for clipping the handle of the paint brush, and a paint brush container attached to the flat member for holding the brush end of the paint brush.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1988Date of Patent: August 28, 1990Inventor: Michael Carr
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Patent number: 4915279Abstract: A single golf club carrying device for attachment to the golfer's belt-line or pocket. The device is preferably a single piece of flat, resilient material having a U-shaped slit defining a flap. Communicating with the slit are orifice and club-receiving hole cut-outs. When the background material is put into the golfer's pocket or belt-line, the resultant flap will hang outside the golfer's clothing, in order to removably receive and carry a golf club.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1988Date of Patent: April 10, 1990Inventor: Terry L. Galbraith
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Patent number: 4903745Abstract: A wallet having a removable clip for use in a concealed fashion or for carrying in the pocket in a normal fashion. A pocket on the exterior surface of the wallet is provided for receiving a metal clip which can be easily detached. The clip when inserted in the pocket allows the wallet to be out of sight carried in the waistband of clothing, and is easily retrieved for access to the contents.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1987Date of Patent: February 27, 1990Inventor: D. Garry Roman
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Patent number: 4784199Abstract: A wallet is provided with a removable clip which permits the wallet to be clipped onto the wearer's waistband. With the clip removed, the wallet can conveniently be placed in the wearer's pocket like a clipless wallet. The clip is coupled to the wallet without the use of barbs or glue. It consists of a three-legged spring clip structure in which the first leg is inserted into the bottom of an exterior pocket on the wallet, the second leg is spring biased against the first leg to hold the clip onto the wallet, and the third leg is spring biased against the second leg to hold the wallet onto the wearer's waistband. The third leg is made wider than the first two legs to reduce the twisting of the clip within the wallet pocket.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1987Date of Patent: November 15, 1988Inventor: Bradley W. Wise
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Patent number: 4741465Abstract: This invention relates to a special handgun holster that is capable of concealing a handgun on a person who is wearing only walking shorts and no shirt. Concealing the handgun is accomplished by enveloping the grip end of the handgun inside a pouch that appears to be a large truckers wallet protruding slightly from the pants pocket or walking shorts pocket and camouflaging the muzzle end of the handgun in the lower part of the front pants pocket or walking shorts pocket by adding a block of material to break up the outline of the handgun. In addition a metal bar is placed through the pouch to keep the handgun securely in the pants or walking shorts pocket and to position the pouch around the handgun grip.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1987Date of Patent: May 3, 1988Inventor: Wayne A. Johnson
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Patent number: 4416315Abstract: A device for carrying valuables comprising a closeable container, such as a wallet or purse, having a hanger member, such as a flexible and resilient clip, movably secured thereto. One end of the hanger member is movably secured to a hanger support member that is movably mounted within the container. One end of the container is provided with an aperture through which a portion of the hanger member is moved when it is disposed in an inner or retracted position wherein the hanger member can engage the adjacent portion of a pocket or the like in which the container is placed. The hanger member is movable to an outer or extended position out of the container wherein the hanger member may be positioned over a garment hem and under the belt of the user with the container hanging inside the garment and below the belt. Means are provided on the container and on the support member for releasably maintaining the support member and the hanger member in the inner or retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1983Date of Patent: November 22, 1983Assignee: N.B.F. Company, Inc.Inventor: Newman C. Foley
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Patent number: 4310109Abstract: A pencil holder having a main body which is adapted to fit within a shirt pocket is disclosed. A multi-biased spring releasably fastens the pencil holder to the shirt pocket and simultaneously retains pens or pencils placed within the pencil holder.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1981Date of Patent: January 12, 1982Inventor: Francis S. Coyle
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Patent number: 4262832Abstract: A vest-type shoulder holster for carrying a firearm comprises a vest for being worn on the upper body, and a pocket on an inside portion of the vest overlying a side of the chest region generally under the arm. A holster is carried in the pocket in a concealed manner when a coat is worn over the vest. The pocket extends upwardly and frontward on an angle and faces toward the opposite side of the vest. Cooperating fasteners are located inside the pocket and on the holster for releasably securing the holster in the pocket. A second inside pocket can be provided in a similar location on the opposite side of the vest for carrying accessories.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1979Date of Patent: April 21, 1981Assignee: Safariland Ltd. Inc.Inventor: Neale A. Perkins