Handgun Receiver Patents (Class 224/243)
  • Patent number: 11747107
    Abstract: An overmolded/through-molded holster, having one or more wall portions defining a holster body, wherein the holster body extends from a substantially open top portion to a bottom portion, and wherein the one or more wall portions define an at least partial holster cavity of the holster body; at least one overmold aperture formed through a portion of one or more of the one or more wall portions; and an overmolding material extending atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of the holster body, wherein at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through the at least one overmold aperture, such that at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through at least a portion of the at least one overmold aperture and into at least a portion of the at least partial holster cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 11674776
    Abstract: An overmolded/through-molded pouch, having one or more wall portions defining a pouch body, wherein the pouch body extends from a substantially open top portion to a bottom portion, and wherein the one or more wall portions define an at least partial pouch cavity of the pouch body; at least one overmold aperture formed through a portion of one or more of the one or more wall portions; and an overmolding material extending atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of the pouch body, wherein at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through the at least one overmold aperture, such that at least a portion of the overmolding material extends through at least a portion of the at least one overmold aperture and into at least a portion of the at least partial pouch cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Sentry Solutions Products Group LLC
    Inventor: Eric M. Yeates
  • Patent number: 11435160
    Abstract: An insert for a collapsible firearm receptacle of a concealed carry holster includes a body that may fit snugly into the collapsible firearm receptacle. The insert may also hold the collapsible firearm receptacle in a somewhat open arrangement to facilitate the ready insertion of a barrel of a firearm into the collapsible firearm receptacle and removal of the barrel of the firearm from the collapsible firearm receptacle. The insert may include an outer wall, a front wall, and a rear wall that define an interior of the insert. The insert may also include a lip that protrudes outwardly to extend beyond an upper edge of the collapsible firearm receptacle. Concealed carry holsters that include the insert are also disclosed, as are methods of using the insert and concealed carry holsters that include the insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Brave Response Shooting, LLC
    Inventor: Brandon R. Scott
  • Patent number: 11408709
    Abstract: Holsters for a pistol have a body defining a receptacle configured to removably receive in a holstered condition a pistol with an illuminator device, the body when oriented for use having an open upper end from which the grip extends when in the holstered condition, the receptacle having a forward surface associated with the slide, the receptacle having a trigger guard space defined by a trigger guard support portion of the body, the receptacle having an illuminator space below the trigger guard and aft of a lower portion of the forward surface and configured to receive the illuminator device, and the forward surface of the receptacle having a relief space configured to receive the top surface of the slide adjacent to the muzzle end when the pistol is rotated while moved between an unholstered condition and the holstered condition such that the illuminator device clears the trigger guard support portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: GUNHIDE PROPERTIES, LLC
    Inventors: Gene DeSantis, Omar Montano
  • Patent number: 11391539
    Abstract: A holster system that comprises a holster and an accessory configured to be fixed to a mounting rail of a handgun. The holster has a holster body with a pair of opposing wall portions defining a cavity. A retention mechanism of the system has a blocking portion movable between a blocking position and a non-blocking position. The blocking member at least inhibits removal of the handgun and accessory if the handgun and accessory are urged rearwardly before a thumb receiving portion is depressed. The blocking portion is on a spring member that is deflected by an elongate exteriorly extending sliding member that has a cam surface that selectively deflects the spring member from the blocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Troy E. Lance, Liam Yarbrough, Robert Kincaid, Paul N. Smith, Christopher J. Michael
  • Patent number: 11105585
    Abstract: Described herein are holster identification devices for attachment to a holster designed to carry another object, such as a weapon or firearm. The holster identification device can include an area where a user can attach identification such as a badge. The identification can be permanently attached or can be removably attached, such as using hook-and-loop fasteners. The device can be designed to snap-fit onto a holster, such as using two side portions designed to wrap around at least a portion of the holster to provide a snug fit. The frontside of the holster and the backside of the holster identification device can include complementary protrusions/indentations or male/female parts to help ensure a secure connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: BLACK BUNKER APS
    Inventors: Romain Lecosnier, Tamir Porat
  • Patent number: 11092407
    Abstract: A container for a firearm or other valuable, which may be worn on a belt, comprising and enclosure having an interior volume and containing an opening in a surface thereof, a retractable cover for covering the opening when the retractable cover is in a non-retracted position, a firearm retaining mechanism disposed within the interior volume; a firearm extending mechanism disposed within the interior volume; and a releasable latch for maintaining the firearm extending mechanism in a retracted position. A user may manually retract the cover causing a firearm contained within the interior volume to be extended for easy access. Geolocation, status and other information may be communicated to a remote user through a wireless data link. A camera may be activated by retracting the cover were upon video data may be transmitted to a remote monitor. The container may be remotely locked or unlocked. The container may be a holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Keith Bernkrant, Paul Richter
  • Patent number: 11085733
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses a quick disassembly and assembly device for a holster and a waist guard, including a detachable quick-disassembly main body and a sliding slot, wherein the quick-disassembly main body is sleeved inside the sliding slot; a first pressing button is mounted on one side of the quick-disassembly main body, and a first clamping slot, which is matched with the first pressing button, is provided on the side of the sliding slot; a second pressing button is disposed on the bottom of the quick-disassembly main body, and a second clamping slot, which is matched with the second pressing button, is provided on the bottom of the sliding slot; and the angle of the rotating gear of the main body can be adjusted by pressing the second pressing button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Yong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11073352
    Abstract: An external lock apparatus for a gun includes a gun receptacle. The gun receptacle is configured to receive a portion of the gun. An external lock is configured to engage with the portion of the gun when the gun is inserted into the gun receptacle. The external lock has on OPEN position and a LOCKED position. The external lock further includes an interference member. The interference member is configured to engage with the gun such that the gun cannot be removed from the gun receptacle and the gun cannot fire when the portion of the gun is received within the gun receptacle and the external lock is in the LOCKED position. In the alternative, the gun cannot be fired but can be removed from the gun receptacle if the portion of the gun is received within the gun receptacle and external lock is in the OPEN position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: MVG GROUP
    Inventor: Jaime Radcliff
  • Patent number: 11054214
    Abstract: The present invention refers in general to the field of firearms accessories. More specifically, the object of the invention is a handgun holster provided with a new firearm catching system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: RADAR LEATHER DIVISION S.R.L.
    Inventor: Paolo Pellegrini
  • Patent number: 11022402
    Abstract: A printing-reducing strap configured for use with a concealed carry holster is capable of interacting with the concealed carry holster in a manner that reduces printing of a handgun carried by the concealed carry holster by pulling the handgun into the body of an individual who wears the concealed carry holster. The printing-reducing strap includes a first end capable of being secured to a holster body of the concealed carry holster and a second end capable of being secured to a portion of a waistband of the concealed carry holster located adjacent to a handgun receptacle of the holster body. Concealed carry holsters that include printing-reducing straps and methods for reducing printing by handguns carried by concealed carry waist holsters are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Brave Response Shooting, LLC
    Inventors: Brandon R. Scott, Daenen Scott
  • Patent number: 11015899
    Abstract: A firearm holster includes a first half shell and a second half shell. The first half shell is nested in the second half shell to form a cavity therebetween for enclosing one or both of a barrel and a trigger area of a firearm. The cavity further includes an opening for receiving the firearm and otherwise having no other gaps or openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Vincent William Romano
  • Patent number: 11002510
    Abstract: A firearm component carrier apparatus is disclosed. The firearm component carrier apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a main body, an insert member, and a wrap member. The insert member is coupled to the main body and is oriented to insert into a firearm component. The wrap member is coupled to the main body. The wrap member is shaped to wrap at least partially around the firearm component to secure the firearm component relative to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Inventor: Justin C. Sitz
  • Patent number: 10655930
    Abstract: An inside waistband holster includes a front panel comprising a waistband connector that holds a top side of the front panel at a waistline of a user's pants. The holster also includes a back panel attached to the front panel, such as along a bottom side of the back panel and the front panel and along lower sides of the back panel and the front panel. The front panel and the back panel define a pouch in which a firearm may in stored, and a top portion of the front panel is unattached to the back panel. The back panel includes a flap configured to extend over the front panel and to releasably connect to the waistband connector in a stored condition. The flap is also configured to be pulled upward such that the top portion of the front panel peels away from the back panel in an exposed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Turning Point Distribution, LLC
    Inventors: Cecil Wayne Gordon, David A. Foster
  • Patent number: 10634452
    Abstract: A retention block, mounted within a handgun receiving, holster shell cavity automatically locks a handgun therein upon its insertion into the holster cavity. An access passage is formed through a first sidewall of the holster shell. The retention block is mounted inside the holster cavity, selectively moveable from the locked position to an unlocked position by a retention-block release lever that is oriented on the outer surface of the first sidewall of the holster shell and coupled to the retention block through the access passage. A retention-block biasing element is oriented on the outer surface of the first sidewall of the holster shell within the retention-block release lever and coupled to the retention block, for biasing the retention block into the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Leroy Harry Chester
  • Patent number: 10590679
    Abstract: A security device also referred to as a security strap comprises a locking mechanism having at least a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion releasably engage one another. The security device has at least two attachment mechanisms, wherein one of the at least two attachment mechanisms extends outward from the locking mechanism, and wherein another of the at least two attachment mechanisms extends from the locking mechanism in an opposite direction to the one of the at least two attachment mechanisms, wherein each of the at least two attachment mechanisms are separated from the locking mechanism by a length of strap material, and wherein at least one of the at least two attachment mechanisms is attached to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: William B. Steadman
  • Patent number: 10436550
    Abstract: A holster system that comprises a holster and an accessory configured to be fixed to a mounting rail of a handgun. The holster has a holster body with a pair of opposing wall portions defining a cavity. A retention mechanism of the system has a blocking portion movable between a blocking position and a non-blocking position. The blocking member at least inhibits removal of the handgun and accessory if the handgun and accessory are urged rearwardly before a thumb receiving portion is depressed. The blocking portion is on a spring member that is deflected by an elongate exteriorly extending sliding member that has a cam surface that selectively deflects the spring member from the blocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Troy E. Lance, Liam Yarbrough, Robert Kincaid, Paul N. Smith, Christopher J. Michael
  • Patent number: 10386143
    Abstract: A weapon motion alert system includes a weapon that may be manipulated. A base unit is provided and the base unit is removably coupled to the weapon. Additionally, the base unit detects motion. A remote unit is provided and the remote unit is positioned on a support surface. The remote unit is in electrical communication with the base unit. The remote unit generates an alarm sequence when the base unit has been moved. In this way the remote unit alerts a user that the weapon has been tampered with.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventors: Curtis Jones, Rosa Jones
  • Patent number: 10302391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a holster (A) which provides removal of the guns from the holster in an easy and rapid manner used by civil users, security forces, military personnel and army officers and comprising a holster body (1) and at least one lock latch (3) and where the lock latch end (3.1) of said lock latch (3) moves outwardly and separated from the guard and where the gun is released and provides separation from the holster body (1), characterized by comprising a slider (2) assembled on the bearing (1.1) by means of engagement tabs (1.6) in a manner realizing linear movement and having forward backward movement capability in a linear manner on the rail (1.3) by means of at least one spring (4), finger housing (2.1) formed in an integrated manner on the outer surface of the slider (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: AKAR SARACIYE AV MALZEMELERI IMALAT ITHALAT IHRACAT SAN. VE TIC. LTD. STI.
    Inventor: Serkan Akar
  • Patent number: 10119782
    Abstract: A condition-sensing handgun holster has been developed that both allows one-handed loading or unloading of a semi-automatic pistol using a slide mechanism, and that may sense the presence of a firearm in the holster as well as its load state, is described. The holster facilitates firearm loading and unloading through use of a gun slide-arresting mechanism that allows the gun carriage to move relative to the slide, introducing or ejecting a round into or from the chamber. Gun presence in the holster and load state are determined using in-holster sensors. The data may be transmitted to remote monitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: SlideTEK LLC
    Inventor: Arlen J. Erickson
  • Patent number: 9933235
    Abstract: A holster for carrying a handgun inside a wearer's beltline is shown and described. In one embodiment, the holster includes a body-interface surface (BIS) having a body side (BS) and a gun side (GS). An elastic strap may be interfaced with the gun side of the body-interface surface. A clip may be interfaced with the elastic strap. Other embodiments include methods of making a holster and methods of carrying a handgun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: N82 Tactical, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Beard, Nathan B. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9891021
    Abstract: A handgun carrier for carrying a handgun is disclosed. In one embodiment, a flexible band encircles the torso and comfortably fit thereagainst with complimentary fasteners adjustably securing the ends of the flexible band. A U-shaped receiver is coupled to the flexible band and configured to permit the handgun to be drawn and holstered from the U-shaped receiver by a bearer of the handgun moving the handgun in a general vertical direction. The U-shaped receiver provides point-of-contact support of the handgun, including front strap and slide subjacent support contact and adjacent grip panel support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Texas Girdle Concealed Carry System, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Galoob
  • Patent number: 9777986
    Abstract: A holster system that comprises a holster and an accessory configured to be fixed to a mounting rail of a handgun. The holster has a holster body with a pair of opposing wall portions defining a cavity. Each wall portion has an inwardly projecting rib dividing the cavity into an upper first cavity portion and a lower second cavity portion. The first cavity portion is dimensioned to receive various handgun makes and models in a spaced relationship from three sides thereof. The second cavity portion is configured to receive the accessory so that a conforming engagement is formed between the accessory and the holster body. A stop surface of the holster body engages a forward facing surface of the accessory upon insertion of the handgun with accessory into the holster body thereby providing a seating position of the handgun and accessory in the holster body. A retention mechanism of the system has a blocking portion movable between a blocking position and a non-blocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Vista Outdoor Operations LLC
    Inventors: Troy Lance, Liam Yarbrough, Robert Kincaid, Paul Smith, Christopher Michael
  • Patent number: 9658031
    Abstract: A combination includes a holster and a laser gun sight that is securable to a gun. The laser gun sight includes a housing including a laser aperture sized to accommodate a laser module, a laser module disposed within the laser aperture, a circuit board including circuitry configured to operate the laser module and a sensor disposed on the circuit board and configured to detect a position of the laser gun sight relative to the holster. The laser gun sight may be a green laser gun sight and may be configured to automatically turn off when holstered and automatically turn on when drawn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Laser Aiming Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Hedeen, Tom Otteson
  • Patent number: 9599433
    Abstract: A holster for carrying a handgun inside a wearer's beltline is shown and described. In one embodiment, the holster includes a body-interface surface (BIS) having a body side (BS) and a gun side (GS). An elastic strap is interfaced with the gun side of the body-interface surface. A clip is interfaced with the elastic strap. Other embodiments include methods of making a holster and methods of carrying a handgun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: N82 Tactical, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Beard, Nathan B. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9587908
    Abstract: Systems and methods for carrying a weapon are described herein. While such systems and methods can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a shoulder strap that is configured to attach at a shoulder portion of an upper torso garment. In some cases, the shoulder strap includes an attachment mechanism that is configured to attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder portion of the upper torso garment. In some cases, a weapon attachment, such as a D-ring and/or a lanyard is attached to the shoulder strap so as to be disposed on an anterior portion of the shoulder strap when the shoulder strap is worn by a user. In some cases, the shoulder strap is configured to retain a weapon (such as an assault rifle) in a state of near readiness. Other implementations are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventors: Donald Carlos Bjelde, Daniel M. Pena, Justin E. Christensen
  • Patent number: 9568275
    Abstract: Disclosed is a holster for concealment inside a waistband of a lower garment of a user. The holster includes a support sheet having first and second surfaces and made of at least first and second layers of different material. The first layer comprises a pliable leather material and the second layer comprises a resilient elastomeric cushion material. The second layer is positioned inward toward the user relative to the first layer when the holster is in use. A rigid shell member is attached to the support sheet and forms, with the first side of the support sheet, a pocket configured to encase a portion of a handgun. At least one garment attachment member is provided on the support sheet and is configured to support the holster inside a waistband of a lower garment of a user. In one example, the resilient elastomeric cushion material may be neoprene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Kinetic Concealment, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Sykes, Christopher George Harless
  • Patent number: 9310162
    Abstract: A universal holster for handguns. The holster includes front and back generally parabolic-shaped panels that are stitched together along a portion of their lateral edges. A lower portion of the panels is bifurcated into a pair of legs and enables independent flexure thereof. A pair of laterally spaced clips is provided on the back panel for coupling to a user's belt, waistband or other article. An upper tab extends from an upper edge of each panel to obstruct contact with a gun disposed in the holster. A microfiber lining is provided to aid securing and protecting the gun in the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Ariel V. Vertreese
  • Patent number: 9301595
    Abstract: A device holster may accommodate different sized devices, such as guns, weapons, tools, etc. One example configuration may include a front cover that includes a number of engaging snap portions and a molded surface area that provides a cavity shaped as a hand gun barrel and hand gun trigger housing, and a rear cover with a larger surface area than the front cover which provides a rear cover including a number of layers including a first layer composed of a first material, a middle layer composed of a second material and a third layer composed of a third material, and the second material of the middle layer is different from the first material of the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Tedder
  • Patent number: 9291426
    Abstract: A carrying device for wearing a holster component, preferably for the concealed placement of law-enforcement equipment placed in a holster component inside the trouser-leg, wherein a slit opening is formed in the trousers to provide access to the equipment, such a way that inside the trouser-leg (3), positioned in a way to be accessible through the slit opening (4), there is a carrying component (5) suitable for wearing the holster component (2), which is fastened to the trousers' waistband (6), at a given distance from it, by holding components (7), furthermore the carrying component (5) is equipped with thigh-fasteners (8), and there are joining components (9) placed on the holster component (2) and on the carrying component (5) for the purpose of joining together the holster component (2) and the carrying component (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Tamás Györfi
  • Patent number: 9057579
    Abstract: A holster for a handgun includes a plurality of projecting features for engaging receiving features on a handgun component. The holster includes a locking feature controlled by a mechanism to selectively engage or disengage the handgun component from the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rorick, John W. Matthews
  • Patent number: 9022262
    Abstract: The present invention refers to an improved holster for handguns provided with a spent casing ejection port, adapted to prevent the accidental drop or an unauthorized extraction of the handgun, thanks to a safety device embodied in the same holster and engaging with the ejection port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Radar Leather Division, S.R.L.
    Inventor: Paolo Pellegrini
  • Publication number: 20150115005
    Abstract: The present invention provides a holster for holding an object in a left handed, a right handed, a straight draw, and/or a cross draw arrangement in a first orientation or a second orientation. The holster is worn between the torso of the wearer and the wearer's waistband for carrying or concealing the weapon. The holster is vertically and angularly adjustable for providing a comfortable fit and easy access to the weapon by the wearer. The holster mounts onto the wearer's waistband while allowing the wearer to tuck his shirt between the holster and the waistband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Bushnell, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Slinkard
  • Patent number: 9016533
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safety device that maintains a weapon inside a holster in a locked state without requiring the gun to be removed from the holster beforehand. In the embodiments, a single safety device can be used on a variety of holsters to lock the gun inside the holster, without requiring removal of the gun from the holster, therefore preventing children or other unauthorized individuals from accessing the gun and the gun's trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Relativity Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Visalli, Darren Bodner, Joel Young, Jacob Evans, Helene Seltzer, Thomas Larson, Daniel Visalli
  • Patent number: 8985412
    Abstract: A holster for a handgun includes an adapter configured to be coupled to a front end portion of the gun, a housing having an internal cavity defined by a pair of parallel side walls held in spaced opposition to each other by a spacer wall, complementary sliding features respectively disposed on the adapter and interior surfaces of the side walls and engagable with each other so as to enable the adapter to be slidably received in the cavity of the housing, complementary latching features respectively disposed on the adapter and interior surfaces of the side walls and engagable with each other so as to prevent the withdrawal of the adapter from the cavity of the housing until selectably released therefrom, and a mechanism for selectably releasing the engagement of the latching features with each other so as to enable the withdrawal of the adapter from the cavity of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: SureFire, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Rorick, John W. Matthews
  • Patent number: 8925773
    Abstract: A holster assembly for a revolver includes a holster pocket for removably accommodating a revolver therein, the holster pocket generally surrounding an insertion axis of the revolver, and a locking device arranged in the holster pocket for automatically engaging the revolver upon insertion into the holster pocket and selectively operable to allow subsequent removal of the revolver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Salariland, LLC
    Inventor: Norman E. Clifton
  • Publication number: 20140374452
    Abstract: A concealed carry holster for a small handgun is formed from a web of woven stretchable material in which one end is wrapped back around the web to form a flattened roughly conical pocket for receiving the handgun. A loop is formed at the other web end for holding the holster on a garment. In a first embodiment, adapted to be held to a bra, the web has an opposite end folded back to form stacked web layers, which are detachably secured to form the loop. In a belt supported inside the pants version of the holster, the opposite belt end is folded back and sewn to create two loops, one for the wearer's belt, the other exposed and sized to receive and hold a cell phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Larry W. Hammers
  • Patent number: 8910839
    Abstract: A firearm holster assembly includes a holster pocket having an interior volume for accommodating a firearm within, a locking device mounted within the interior volume for selectively impeding the withdrawal of the firearm therefrom, the locking device including an operating lever extending outwardly from the holster pocket and operable to disengage the locking device from the firearm, and a locking device safety mechanism mounted to the holster pocket and including an operating arm operable to selectively inhibit operation of the operating lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Safariland, LLC
    Inventor: Norman E. Clifton
  • Patent number: 8870042
    Abstract: Holster assembly has elongated retainer body having elongated axis and including spaced sidewalls to accommodate weapon upper portion therebetween, and connecting wall bridging the spaced sidewalls, retaining arms each having retaining arm first end engagable with recessed weapon area in the weapon upper portion, and a second end, the retaining arms being pivotally mounted to the retainer body between each retaining arm ends, and elongated operating lever extending parallel to the axis and having operating lever first end, adapted for manipulation by user, and operating lever second end, the operating lever being pivotally mounted to and between the sidewalls of the retainer body between the operating lever ends and operable to selectively position the operating lever second end to impede and allow pivoting of the retaining arms. Cowling adjacent lever first end to protect the upper end of the weapon and several safety features are shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Norman E. Clifton
  • Publication number: 20140305975
    Abstract: A holster assembly for a handgun includes a double-locking system that comprises two distinct and independent locking devices. A first passive locking device is actuated by the weight of the gun, upon its insertion into the holster, and a second passive locking device is actuated by a spring. An active locking device is also provided that further secures the handgun to the holster to avoid inadvertent removal or discharge of the handgun. The active locking device is movable between a plurality of positions to provide varying degrees of securement for the handgun to the holster. The holster assembly further includes a height-regulating system to adjust the height of the assembly with respect to the user's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Augusto Sérgio de Oliveira Ribas
  • Patent number: 8851344
    Abstract: Holsters have a body defining a chamber configured to removably receive a portion of a firearm, the chamber including a trigger guard receiving portion configured to receive a trigger guard of the firearm, first and second retention latches connected to the body, each of the latches being movable between a retention position in which the firearm resists extraction from the holder and an extraction position in which the firearm is free to be extracted from the holder, each of the latches having a stop portion positioned behind a portion of the front trigger guard portion when the latch is in the retention position, and the stop portion being positioned laterally clear of the front trigger guard portion when the latches and the extraction position. Each of the latches may be spring biased to the retention position. Each of the latches may be pivotally connected to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Gunhide Properties, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Baumann, Gene DeSantis
  • Publication number: 20140283426
    Abstract: A handgun curved to correspond more closely with the contours of a person's body, achieving a comfortable fit when the handgun is worn for any appreciable amount of time on the person's body. The handgun housing is inclusive of a top portion, an intermediate portion, and a grip portion, which may be separately connected or integrally formed parts sharing a radius of curvature to form asymmetric left and right sides, particularly a concave side and a convex side. This asymmetry extends beyond the grip portion and includes at least a portion of the trigger guard and a portion of the magazine securing clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Taurus International Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kresser, Marcelo de Albuquerque Knorst, Leonardo Brum Sesti
  • Publication number: 20140263497
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safety device that maintains a weapon inside a holster in a locked state without requiring the gun to be removed from the holster beforehand. In the embodiments, a single safety device can be used on a variety of holsters to lock the gun inside the holster, without requiring removal of the gun from the holster, therefore preventing children or other unauthorized individuals from accessing the gun and the gun's trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Relativity Engineering LLC
    Inventors: Brian Visalli, Darren Bodner, Joel Young, Jacob Evans, Helene Seltzer, Thomas Larson, Daniel Visalli
  • Patent number: 8807404
    Abstract: A quick release device for preventing unintended withdrawal of a handgun from a holster comprises a generally U-shaped hood with mutually spaced legs spanned by a bridge. The legs are arranged to straddle the holster, with the hood being rotatable about a fixed first axis between a rearward position at which the bridge overlies the holster opening, and a forward position at which the bridge is removed from the holster opening. At least one interior side plate is fixed with respect to the holster at a location adjacent to one of the hood legs. The interior side plate defines a guide path bordered by and extending forwardly from a locking notch. A trigger plate is connected to the hood leg for rotation about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The trigger plate is rotatable about the second axis to disengage the boss from the locking notch, thereby freeing the boss for movement along the guide path as the hood is rotated about the first axis from its rearward position to its forward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Here Be Dragons, LLC
    Inventors: Frank A. Howell, Justin A. Kiger
  • Publication number: 20140217136
    Abstract: Holster mechanism techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus comprises a holster configured to secure a device, a hood connected to the holster, and a locking mechanism. The hood comprises a biasing portion configured to receive a force to cause the hood to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking mechanism comprises a first locking portion and a second locking portion configured to engage the first locking portion to secure the hood in the closed position or the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Bryce Wegner, Thomas Crawford, Aaron Kravik
  • Patent number: 8752742
    Abstract: A holster assembly, and method using same, are disclosed. The holster comprises a base, a barrel housing assembly fixedly attached to that base, a moveable trigger guard assembly slidably attached to the barrel housing assembly, and one or more springs disposed between the barrel housing assembly and the moveable trigger guard assembly, wherein the moveable trigger guard assembly can be slidingly moved bidirectionally between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: SlideTEK LLC
    Inventors: William E. Clark, Victor Stevens
  • Patent number: 8752741
    Abstract: A holster assembly, and method using same, are disclosed. The holster comprises a base and a trigger housing mechanism slidably disposed on that base, wherein the trigger housing mechanism can be slidingly moved bidirectionally between a first position and a second position. The holster assembly further comprises a spring having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the spring is attached to the base, and wherein the second end of the spring is attached to the trigger housing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Slide TEK LLC
    Inventor: Victor Stevens
  • Publication number: 20140162584
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a wired switch or sensor with a mounting system is mounted on a holster and is interfaced either electrically or through a radio transmitter to the radio in order to trip a panic button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Sammy Cope
  • Patent number: 8740026
    Abstract: A weapon including a first portion of a disarming protection circuit integrated into a removable magazine clip. The first portion of the disarming protection circuit is integrated into the magazine clip and includes, a high voltage source, a receiver for receiving a signal from a transmitter and an output. A second portion of the disarming protection circuit includes a conductor assembly including an electrode that extends adjacent to an inside wall of a magazine compartment. The first end of the electrode is electrically connected to a conductor connection adjacent to the output of the first portion of the circuit. A second end of the electrode is disposed through the handle and is exposed from outside the handle. An actuator generates the signal that connects the high voltage source in the circuit to the electrode in response to the output from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventors: Wayne Kenneth Osborne, Dennis Harold Pitts, Donald Eugene Chance
  • Patent number: 8727294
    Abstract: A handgun holding system featuring a base plate with a pair of slots, each slot has a bracket that can slide and rotate within its respective slot. The first bracket has a spring clip for temporarily engaging the grip portion of a handgun, and the second bracket has a boot with an inner magnet for temporarily engaging the barrel of the handgun. The base plate can be mounted to a surface via a mounting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas C. Harms