Holding Article In Concealment (e.g., Money Belt Worn Under Clothing Or Having Hidden Pocket, Etc.) Patents (Class 224/587)
  • Publication number: 20100282805
    Abstract: The objective of the holster is to allow Law enforcement or anyone that has a CCW weapons permit to carry their weapon completely concealed and be able to draw it, very fast when needed, and put it back easily. With past holsters it has been a problem to get the weapon out of the holster, and getting it back in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Jim Roe Frances Thurston
  • Publication number: 20100270349
    Abstract: A concealable handgun holster is disclosed with a handgun encasement supported within clothing of a wearer by one or more attachment clips, the attachment clips being hidden “in plain sight” by decorative features that deceive an observer into thinking the clips are decorations rather than part of a holster. In preferred embodiments, the holster is a hybrid holster with a handgun encasement formed by a leather sheet attached to a rigid plastic cover, preferably made of Kydex®. The clips can be plastic or metal, preferably steel, and can be attached to the encasement by rivets, screws, or any other suitable fastening means known in the art. Decoration of the attachment clips can be by shaping of the clips, perforation of the clips with decorative shapes, engraving on the clips, printing on the clips, and/or attachment of decorative items to the clips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Craighead
  • Publication number: 20100181353
    Abstract: A concealable hybrid holster is disclosed that includes metal attachment clips for enhanced strength and flexibility, thereby providing increased attachment durability during long term use. The holster includes a leather sheet to which is attached a rigid plastic encasement, preferably made of Kydex®, thereby forming a compartment suitable for carrying a concealed handgun. The metal clips are preferably made of steel, more preferably of spring steel, and can be attached to the leather sheet of the hybrid holster by rivets, screws, or any other suitable fastening means. Due to the inherent strength of steel, the steel attachment clips are thinner and/or smaller than prior art attachment clips made from plastic, and so provide better concealment of the holster as compared to the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Craighead
  • Publication number: 20100108728
    Abstract: A holster for a concealable handgun has a front assembly, a rear assembly, and straps for securing the holster to a user's body. The front assembly and rear assembly are joined to each other to form a pocket, open at the top, to receive a handgun. Each of the front and rear assemblies is formed from a sandwich of flexible fabric folded in half to form a top edge, and joined to each other to form the pocket opening at the top. The rear assembly further includes a waterproof layer of fabric to act as a barrier preventing moisture from the user to affect the handgun. A strap is secured to each side of the open top edge and the straps adjustably secured to each other around the user. When the straps are secured, tension passes through the open top of the pocket forcing the top edges of the first and second assemblies closed and securing the handgun in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael A. Castaneda
  • Publication number: 20100078457
    Abstract: A hooded backpack and speaker combination device which has a plurality of pockets on its shoulder straps for housing various electronic devices including a switch pocket and switch allowing communication with a selected electric device via speakers housed within a hood attached to the top of the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: SCOTT PITCHFORD, Charles Whitney
  • Publication number: 20100078100
    Abstract: Embodiments of an appendage wallet having a variety of configurations to contain papers, currency, and small devices that are readably attachable and detachable from a region of a body appendage hidden beneath body clothing. Embodiments include vapor-blocking layers interposed between leather and other multi-layered constructions configured to restrict water vapor reaching wallet compartments storing currency, important documents, or water sensitive devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: John A. Orton
  • Publication number: 20090218379
    Abstract: This invention provides a holster for a concealed handheld firearm, wherein there is a back panel with a relatively stiff frame, and a front panel with latching means that swings open and away from the body of the person wearing the holster. When the front panel is opened, the firearm is exposed for easy and rapid withdrawal for use, and simultaneously, the interior of the front panel is exposed to view and displays credentials of the wearer to carry and use a concealed firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: John Harris, Ennis R. Harris
  • Publication number: 20080223892
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention an article carrying device is provided for carrying articles on the arm of a user. The article carrying device has a bag, with at least one strap extending transversally across a portion of the bag such that the user can insert his arm between the strap and the bag to retain the article carrying device thereon. The strap is made of an elastic material thereby expanding to allow the arm to be inserted and contracting to secure the article carrying device thereon. According to another aspect of the invention an article carrying device is provided wherein the article carrying device has a bag with an opening extending longitudinally through the bag to define a sleeve. The sleeve is made of an elastic material and may be tapered to further fittingly receive a user's arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Maggie Hamilton
  • Patent number: 7296716
    Abstract: A belt mounted ID/credit card anti-theft device for securely holding at least one such card. The device comprises a first rectangular body and a second elongate body. The first rectangular body includes a chamber adapted for receiving and securely holding the card. The second elongate body comprises means for demountably mounting the first rectangular body to a belt or strap and means for sealing the card securely within the chamber in a locked configuration. Another embodiment of the invention is disclosed wherein the rectangular body comprises a first front card holding chamber and a second rear card holding chamber. Various devices for attaching the device to a belt or strap are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Inventor: John Anthony Mayzel
  • Patent number: 6908019
    Abstract: A concealable baton scabbard or carrier for use with an expandable baton includes a tubular cylindrical baton housing having an interior chamber adapted to receive a baton. First and second wing members are attached to substantially diametrically opposite sides of the baton housing and each wing member has at least one belt receiving slot adapted to receive a belt that can be worn about the user's waist. The baton scabbard is configured so that the wing members and baton housing establish an outer profile when worn on a belt that does not deviate significantly from a normal line of tension created by the belt whereby the scabbard or baton are substantially undetectable under an article of outer clothing worn by the user in overlying relation to the scabbard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Armament Systems & Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6814270
    Abstract: The present invention is that of an improved device for carrying a weapon. The present invention provides concealed carrying of a weapon, preferably a handgun, by a law enforcement officer or the like. The handgun is supported on the upper back of the wearer, preferably between the wearer's shoulder blades. The handgun is held in a holster having a body that is formed to match the contour of the gun. The holster includes a sheath of flexible material extending across the upper back of the wearer. The sheath is held in place by a pair of shoulder straps and a pair of armpit straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Inventor: Richard A. Mason
  • Publication number: 20040217141
    Abstract: A concealed holster for a weapon, characterized by a holster pocket typically mounted on the belt of a user for receiving a weapon such as the barrel of a pistol, a typically resilient grip receiver extending upwardly from the holster pocket for receiving and concealing the pistol grip and action in recessed configuration and a resilient or pivotal auxiliary case attached to the grip receiver for containing or simulating containment of a cellular telephone, radio or the like, wherein the holster pocket is designed to fit inside the slacks or pants of the user, with the auxiliary case and grip receiver extending above the belt, to facilitate quick access to the concealed pistol by forcing the grip receiver away from the pistol grip and action as the auxiliary case is pivoted outwardly, grasping the pistol grip and drawing the pistol from the holster pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Jeffrey S. Brooks
  • Patent number: 6777044
    Abstract: The invention relates to a coated fabric object and a method of making the coated fabric object, including a vase, container or furniture panel, the object having an outer fabric wrapping with a sewn seam and drawstring to tighten the seam around the neck of the object, an inner fabric collar applied and fitted to the opening of the object, after which a clear resin coating is applied to the fabric, causing the fabric to become stiff as the resin hardens, permanently bonding the fabric to the object to which it is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventors: Eric Daniel Andre Jeandemange, Philippe Manuel Poma
  • Publication number: 20040149794
    Abstract: A system for storing personal items under a garment is provided. The system includes a storage compartment defining a pocket and an opening for permitting access to the pocket. A storage compartment support member is attached to the storage compartment. The storage compartment support member includes a sleeve for receiving a support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Charity Sullivan
  • Patent number: 6763984
    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: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: Richard N. Gallagher
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20030205595
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: William Young
  • Publication number: 20030189076
    Abstract: A multi-purpose survival belt includes an elongated strap having a sealable cavity along its length and configured for storage and retrieval of a thin, foldable sheet. The cavity is sealable by means of a zipper or Velcro® loop-type arrangement. The thin material may be in the form of a body insulating sheet, rope, wire saws and the like. The belt includes a sealable buckle configured for storage and retrieval of selected implements. The belt provides convenient and immediate access for implements stored in the various portions of the belt. The belt uses a conventional locking hook and aperture arrangement for cinching about a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Irving Shapess
  • Publication number: 20030178459
    Abstract: An improved, secure money holder comprising a flat pouch, no wider than a belt, adapted to attach to the inside of the belt with a zipper incorporated in the inner layer of the flat pouch. The preferred means of attachment is adhesive backed hook and loop fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Vincent E. Aniwanou
  • Publication number: 20030121946
    Abstract: A protective implement comprises a protective tool; and a receipt object formed so that the protective tool may be contained, having a drawing-out part which can reduce the frictional resistance at the time of drawing out so that it can always carry without special consideration and the public notice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Atsushi Tai
  • 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
  • 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: 6318613
    Abstract: A pouch attachable to a garment to store objects of credit card length and width has a container with front and back walls fixed to each other along bottom and opposite side edges to define a compartment sized to receive and hold, in a substantially immobile condition, several of the objects when they are stacked face-to-face and inserted through an open top edge of the container. Mating pieces of hook-and-loop material seal the open top edge to secure the objects in the container. A strap fixed at one of its ends to a back face of the container back wall proximate one of its edges extends across the container back face to its free end at a point proximate another of its edges. A segment of hook-and loop material is fixed along its entire length to the entire length of the front face of the strap. A mating segment of hook-and-loop material is fixed along its entire length to the back face of the container back wall between the fixed end of the strap and the point at the free end of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Annette K. Underhill
  • Patent number: 6320975
    Abstract: Disclosed is a retaining device for lockingly receiving a firearm wherein the firearm has a barrel, barrel sight, grip, hammer and trigger guard. The retaining device comprises a holster having a closed forward portion and an open rearward portion. A guide channel is positioned within the holster for accepting the barrel and trigger guard of the firearm. A fingerprint identification means has a fingerprint input device positioned upon the external surface of the holster at an intermediate extent. Further provided is a comparison means for comparing an inputted fingerprint with a stored fingerprint image, and a signal generating means for generating a first signal when an inputted fingerprint matches a stored fingerprint and a second signal when an inputted fingerprint fails to match a stored fingerprint. The signal generating means is in electrical communication with and controls a firearm retaining means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas Vieweg
  • Patent number: 6213364
    Abstract: A rigid appendage fastening means that may be adapted to mount an apparatus that is commonly possessed and carried by law enforcement officers, military personnel and civilians, who are licensed to do so, diurnally. The appendage fastening means is specifically designed to be mounted to those items that the user intends to keep hidden from the view of a casual observer. The device's primary design characteristic is that of a loosely formed sigmate. The principal object is camouflaged to suit the user's apparel, thereby enhancing the device's covert characteristics and applications. The device provides the user with a secure environment to place an item inside the waistband (IWB) and below the belt line (BBL). Objects of appropriate size and utility, which have the principal object mounted to them, can be secreted upon the user's person IWB. Said object remains IWB, BBL with Total Concealment (TC), easily accessible, safe, secure, and immediately available for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: DEFS
    Inventor: James Theodore Wakefield
  • Patent number: 6174082
    Abstract: A portfolio for use by a participant to a convention, seminar or trade show can be conveniently secured over the back of a seat, provides a surface or transparent pocket for prominently displaying a corporate logo, trademark or association emblem, and has appropriately shaped and dimensioned pockets to hold documents, writing instruments and a cellular phone. The portfolio can be freely provided to such a participant as an advertising medium by installing it prior to the initial meeting over the back of the seat immediately in front of him.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventors: Miles A. Pelky, Mark E. Flanary
  • Patent number: 6089432
    Abstract: A concealment holster constructed from a support member sandwiched between a glove and thumb break member and a paddle member having outwardly extending wings. The lower portion of the glove and thumb break and the wings are worn beneath the trousers of the wearer below the waist with the handgun enclosure extending above the waist of the trousers in such a manner as to be easily concealed by a coat, sweater, windbreaker, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventors: David Austin Gage, Charles Franklin Gage
  • Patent number: 6067661
    Abstract: A belt comprising an elongated strip of material having a first end and a second end; a pouch at said first end of said strip; an attachment means at said second end of said strip for adjustably connecting said first and second ends of said strip; and a loop for holding said first end of said strip and adapted to allow said pouch to pass through said loop when engaging said attachment means. Preferably, the loop or a portion of the loop comprises an elastic material. Preferably, the attachment means comprises a buckle arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Inventor: Thomas P. Bates
  • Patent number: 5988467
    Abstract: The invention is an ankle holster for a handgun. The holster assembly wraps around the ankle of the wearer and has a fastener to fasten the ends together, such as buckles, snaps, clips, or hook and loop (Velcro) fastener tape. The holster assembly includes a plurality of eyelet apertures that are positioned adjacent the eyelet holes of the boot or shoe of the wearer. The holster assembly is held in position by interlacing the laces of the boot through the eyelet holes of the holster. This anchors the holster assembly in place and allows for a less constricting fit of the holster around the leg of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Samuel R. Brustein
  • Patent number: 5967393
    Abstract: A concealed weapon holster having an exterior facade that looks like a carrying case or has the appearance of a beeper/pager/battery pack and a portable phone/radio. A clip having a fixed through-hole on the back of the case allows a belt to be inserted therein. The case has an upside down L-shape with a rigid antenna connected to an upwardly raised from the case. The wearer pushes the antenna away from their body causing the case to open a front portion allowing a weapon to be rapidly withdrawn. Sides of the case can be attached together by Velcro.RTM. type fasteners, zippers, snaps and the like. A bottom portion of the vertical section of the case can remain fixably together and can hold the muzzle of a firearm pistol. An optional foam insert can be used inside the case to hold the weapon in place. The case can include flashing light(s) and beep/ring sound producing to further enhance the realism of the case. A safety switch on the case can prevent accidental release of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Stuart J. Clarke, III
  • Patent number: 5909834
    Abstract: A handgun holster for concealment under a user's clothing includes a forward panel formed of multiple forward sheets placed face to face and having forward sheet upper edges cuffed toward each other and sewn together with a forward stitched cuff interconnection seam so that the forward sheet upper edges are contained between the forward sheets; a rearward panel formed of multiple rearward sheets placed face to face and having rearward sheet upper edges cuffed toward each other and sewn together with a rearward stitched cuff interconnection seam so that the rearward sheet upper edges are contained between the rearward sheets; so that a gun is not caught on the forward and rearward sheet upper edges; and a strap from the forward and rearward panels rearwardly and defining a loop for encircling and thereby engaging a user waist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Charles W. Parrott, III
  • Patent number: 5894976
    Abstract: An article holder for concealed use beneath an outer garment about a wearers torso in a selected position at the waist or chest. The holder comprises an elongated elastic band having loop and hook securing members attached at each end for adjustable attachment thereof about said wearers torso. At least one pistol holster is formed on one side of the band in the vicinity of an end thereof. The pistol holster is positioned diagonally of the band for easy access. A non-elastic strap, which is connectable with the holster, is provided for securing a weapon therein. A plurality of multi-compartment pockets are formed with the band. The compartments are selectively sized to receive ammunition magazines, pocket knives, keys, money cartridges, identification, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: W. David Harper
  • 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: 5865357
    Abstract: A belt clip for holding a container, such as a fire arm holster, inside the waistband of a pair of pants includes a straight member, a top hook member and a bottom hook member. The hook members hold the top and bottom, respectively, of a belt worn by a user. A gap between the hook members allows the belt clip and container to be attached and removed from the belt while the belt is being worn. The belt clip may be adjustable to accommodate different sized belts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Inventor: Robert Booth Goodwin
  • Patent number: 5829653
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a belt pack for use by law enforcement officials or civilians for handgun concealment and torso protection. The belt pack includes an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The compartments are foldably connected at one end and attached by VELCRO or a similar securing method at another end. Inserts composed of KEVLAR or other bullet-resistant material are contained within interior sections of both compartments. The upper compartment further includes a metal trauma plate to protect the chest of the wearer. When opened, the belt pack reveals a handgun holster attached to the lower compartment and areas along the upper compartment for identification, such as police badges. A neck strap coupled to upper compartment allows the belt pack to serve as a bullet-resistant vest for the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: James M. Kaiser
  • 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: 5749507
    Abstract: A holder for a weapon to be concealed beneath a user's garment that includes an elongated support plate member with a base portion at one end, a central portion extending at an angle with respect to the base portion and an upper portion extending from the central portion at an angle with respect to the central portion and the upper portion being in substantial perpendicular relationship with respect to the base portion. A front guiding plate member is perpendicularly mounted to one of the lateral edges at the upper and central portions. A rear guiding plate perpendicularly is mounted to the other lateral edge on the central portion and cooperatively positioned to substantially coincide with the trigger area of said weapon. A clip assembly for removably attaching the holder to a user's garment and the clip assembly being securely mounted to said front guiding plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Inventor: Lonnie Wood
  • Patent number: 5743449
    Abstract: Disclosed is a map holder, which can have a ski area trail map and/or related printed information therein for use by a skier. The map holder includes a string or elastic to be positioned around the neck of the skier, with a map supporting member attached to the string or elastic. The map or other information is exposed in the map supporting member. The string or elastic is sufficiently long (or can be stretched to a sufficient length) so that the map can be read by the skier or a companion without the string or elastic being removed from around the neck of the skier. Thus, without removal of the string or elastic from around the neck of the skier, the map can be read by the skier or companion or placed in a protected, non-visible location (e.g., inside a ski jacket worn by the skier).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Timothy B. McBride
  • Patent number: 5727341
    Abstract: A boot holster is provided as may be used by a police officer or military personnel for carrying a concealed weapon. The holster includes a rear strap loop which receives a flexible strap fixed along the top portion of the boot. A pistol strap is permanently affixed to the holster along the rear thereof and is releasably affixed to the front of the holster whereby the pistol can be easily removed as needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: Daniel A. Saylor
  • Patent number: 5693006
    Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory base for use with lifting belts. Typically, lifting belts have flaps extending from a lumbar section containing loop fastening material on the exterior sides, and side pulls containing hook fastening material on the interior sides, whereby the hook fastening material on the side pulls can matingly engage the loop fastening material on the exterior sides of the flaps. In effect, the side pulls and flaps utilized according to the present invention for the "sandwiching-type" securement of the accessory base between the side pull and the belt flaps. The accessory base has a hook fastening portion on its inside and a loop fastening portion on its outside to the end that the accessory base can secure itself to the underlying belt flaps, and then be locked in place by the side pulls in sandwich effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: FLA Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest Gerald Slautterback
  • Patent number: 5687896
    Abstract: An article storage apparatus includes a flexible panel that can be held against the upper torso of a person by an upper strap looped around the person's neck and a lower strap running around the sides and back of the person. The panel provides a support surface for a plurality of pocket structures that are sized to carry various articles normally carried by a person in a purse or in the person's pants pockets. The apparatus provides additional storage capacity for a person wearing conventional pants, or a primary storage device for a person wearing some other garment, such as shorts or a track suit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: Kelli A. Clift
  • Patent number: 5687891
    Abstract: A universal holster is designed to accommodate a number of different brands, sizes, and lengths of semi automatic handguns and includes a body formed of a layer or double layer of suitable material such as leather formed to define a pocket. Extensions along edges of the body form straps of unequal length with a snap fastener forming a channel the trigger guard of a handgun. One portion of the snap fastener is spaced a short distance from the end of the shorter strap forming a projection which may be contacted by the forefinger of the wearer to open the snap fastener to draw the handgun from the holster. Two additional extensions or bosses are positioned around a spacer near the front of the body. A pair of extensions at the opposite end of the body to define a portion of a pocket around the handgun hammer end of the handgun and to secure a pair of short straps carrying fastening devices for attachment to a shoulder strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Bianchi International
    Inventor: Robert J. Beletsky
  • Patent number: 5683022
    Abstract: A multi-pouch belt that includes a belt, a belt strap, a pouch strap, and at least one pouch/holder. The belt is manufactured in a variety of colors from canvas or leather and is adjustable and waterproof and has an inner side that contains a zippered pouch for holding paper money, an outer side, a first free end, and a second free end. The belt strap is disposed on the outer side of the belt and has a part of hook and loop fasteners disposed thereon. The pouch strap has a part of hook and loop fasteners disposed thereon that is complementary to and releasibly engagable with the part of hook and loop fasteners of the belt strap. Each pouch/holder is removably mounted on the pouch strap and has a loop disposed thereon that removably receives the pouch strap. Each pouch/holder is manufactured in a variety of colors from canvas or leather and is waterproof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: Chuck A. Evans
  • Patent number: 5671830
    Abstract: A briefcase has hidden spring loaded compartment which, when actuated, exposes the hidden compartment presenting a holstered gun to operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Inventor: David G. Wood
  • Patent number: 5622301
    Abstract: A holder for valuables includes a thin flat container body (1) with one or more compartments with an open top edge and a closure flap (5) extending from a back panel and fastening onto a front panel. One or more elongate narrow strips of material (11) each have a first end secured to the upper portion of the back panel. A second end of each strip terminates in a belt loop (14) for threading onto a belt worn on trousers or skirt. The distance (20) between the loop and the container body of each strip is greater than the height (21) of the container body. This permits the container body to be moved between a concealed position behind the trousers or skirt and accessible position in front of the trousers or skirt while fastened to the belt without bending the container body or disarranging the clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventor: Alvin S. Blum
  • Patent number: 5598926
    Abstract: A decorative pager ornament cover for concealing a pager behind a decorative facia securable to an article of clothing. The inventive device includes a housing forming a portion of or receiving a pager. A securing assembly is secured to a rear surface of the housing for coupling to an article of clothing. A decorative facia is coupled to a front surface of the housing for concealing the pager and ornamentally accenting the wearer's article of clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventor: Kathleen D. Vogt
  • Patent number: 5586706
    Abstract: A waist bag has a pouch for carrying small personal items. Large loops are fastened to the pouch. The large loops enable a belt and its buckles to slide through the loops without resistance. When worn around a person's waist, the waist bag provides security for the pouch, because cutting the belt and pulling it from the person does not also pull the pouch. A hidden pocket in the pouch enhances security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventor: Mary E. Ritzenhein
  • Patent number: 5570827
    Abstract: An improved pistol holster includes a holster body and a pager or a pager-unit attached to the holster body. Bulging of the holster body is minimized by the provision of wings extending forwardly and rearwardly to enhance the stiffness of the holster body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Inventor: Steve A. Wiesner
  • Patent number: 5540366
    Abstract: A waterproof money belt characterized by an access opening in the pouch having a first sidewall and a second sidewall. A first peripheral edge of the first sidewall extends past a second peripheral edge of the second sidewall such that a flap portion is formed adjacent the first peripheral edge. The flap portion of the first sidewall is movable between a position parallel to the second sidewall and a folded position in which the first sidewall overlies the second sidewall, Mating ZIPLOC closures are used to secure the first sidewall and second sidewall together, A first tape fastener is positioned adjacent a first peripheral edge on a first interior surface of the flap portion of the first sidewall. A second tape fastener is positioned adjacent a second peripheral edge on a second exterior surface of the second sidewall. The first tape fastener engages the second tape fastener when the flap portion of the first sidewall is in the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Curtiss Coomber