Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
224243000 | Handgun receiver | 60 |
20080272162 | Holster - A firearm holster is provided which retains a weapon with a laser or light attachment. The holster is generally formed from a hard material and has a cavity open at the underside of the firearm barrel. The holster may include safety features such as a locking tab, securing strap, or muzzle post. | 11-06-2008 |
20090294496 | Gun holster with articulating spine - A holster is utilized in combination with a gun including a handle, barrel, and a detent. The holster includes a spine; a first side; and a second side opposed to the first side. The first and second sides collectively form a pocket with a top and receive the barrel with the handle extending outside the top of the pocket, are connected together along the rear of the pocket, and are connected to the spine. The spine includes a first section; and, includes a second section with a locking rib attached thereto and attached to the holster. The second section is movable between a first operative position generally in alignment with the first section in which the locking rib extends into the detent to prevent the gun from being withdrawn from the holster; and, a second operative position in which the second section is moved out of alignment with the first section and the locking rib is moved free of the detent to permit the gun to be withdrawn from the holster, the second section being in the first operative position. The holster also includes a finger rest connected to the second section to manually pivotally displace with the finger of a hand, while grasping the handle of the gun with the hand, the second section from the first operative position to the second operative position to permit the gun to be withdrawn from the holster. | 12-03-2009 |
20090321480 | Retention holster having an extended pivot guard - A holster for a handgun having a holster body defining a cavity for receiving and holding a handgun, a pivot guard pivotably coupled to the body and pivotable between a closed position for securing a handgun within the cavity and an open position for insertion or removal of the handgun, wherein the pivot guard includes a pivot guard locking means for receiving at least a portion of a pivot guard locking portion for securing the pivot guard in the closed position, and wherein the pivot guard includes a locking extension that extends from each side of the pivot guard and the holster body includes a corresponding retaining channels formed within the cavity such that when the pivot guard is in the closed position, each locking extension of the pivot guard extends into a corresponding retaining channel of the holster body. | 12-31-2009 |
20100108728 | Handgun holster - 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. | 05-06-2010 |
20100170923 | SELF-LOADING HOLSTER FOR SEMI-AUTOMATIC OR AUTOMATIC PISTOLS - A pistol holster is disclosed that permits a pistol to be loaded while within the holster. To effect this, the holster body containing the lower portion of a pistol, slides downward relative to a slide bar component that holds the breach block of the pistol, allowing a live round of ammunition to be loaded into the pistol's firing chamber with a single hand action, to make the pistol ready for firing. The holster also contains one or more locks to prevent unintentional removal of the pistol from the holster. | 07-08-2010 |
20100219216 | Holster assembly and method using same - 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. | 09-02-2010 |
20100252591 | GUN HOLSTER CLAMPING STRUCTURE - A gun holster clamping structure installed between a fixed portion and a rotating holster of a gun holster for controlling the timing of rotating the gun holster comprises a clamping portion disposed on the rotating holster and having an end protruded towards the fixed portion, a latch portion disposed on the rotating holster and having an end protruded from the fixed portion and a gun handle, and another end abutting against the clamping portion for linking and displacing the clamping portion, such that the rotating holster can be rotated to draw out the handgun. Normally, the clamping portion clamps the rotating holster and prevents another party to draw out the handgun. If a user grips the gun handle and links the latch portion accordingly, the clamping portion can be released from the clamping function of the rotating holster, and the user can achieve a quick draw of the handgun. | 10-07-2010 |
20100276464 | HOLSTER APPARATUS FOR USE WITH FIREARMS - Holster apparatus for use with firearms are described. An example holster apparatus comprises an elongate body having a first interface coupled to a first portion of the body to engage a first element of a firearm. The first interface moves between a first position to engage the first element of the firearm and a second position to release the first element of the firearm. The example holster apparatus also includes a second interface removably coupled to the body adjacent the first interface to engage a second element of a firearm. | 11-04-2010 |
20110132943 | Device for hanging a holster along a mattress - This application discloses a device for hanging a holstered handgun along a side of a mattress. The device includes a plate member to be inserted between the underside of the mattress and the supporting surface below the mattress, wherein the side adapted to extend outward from the mattress has a pair of spaced apart hinge barrels each adapted to receive a hinge pin. Another piece of the device is a basket member to receive a handgun holster, wherein the basket member has a hinge pin extending from each lateral side adapted to couple into hinge barrel of the plate member. In a preferred embodiment, the front side of the basket member has a slot for interlocking with a tab on a handgun holster. The tab is preferably located on a belt loop device attachable to a holster. | 06-09-2011 |
20110155775 | Mattress Mount Gun Holster - A mattress mount gun holster is described for storing a firearm adjacent to a mattress for easy access by the occupant of the mattress. The mattress mount gun holster may be removed from the mattress and stored in a flat configuration during travel or when not in use. | 06-30-2011 |
20110174847 | Handgun Holster - A handgun holster permits sideward extraction of the weapon, and engages with the central portions of the handgun without regard to accessories mounted to the front or beneath the barrel. The holster has a main element which engages the central region of the pistol in a snap fit between two opposed arms. Lateral projections extend from the back wall to restrict the side-to-side displacement of the gun and two resilient flaps extend around the engaged gun, providing additional retention, and covering the on/off switch of any flashlight accessory. The main element is connected to a mounting assembly to permit the main element to be set at any desired angular orientation with respect to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly has two expandable parts with opposed flanges which permit mounting to either a conventional belt, or to a series of webbing pockets, such as in the military's PALS webbing attachment system. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174848 | LOCKING AND QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM FOR HANDGUN HOLSTERS - A mechanical mechanism which allows a holster to firmly support and hold steady a pistol or revolver, allowing a smooth and quick release of this locking mechanism when required on the draw. This mechanical mechanism can grip the gun only on the trigger guard area, achieving a solid grip and smooth release by means of a sliding block formed around the shape of the front end of the trigger guard, which slides sideways out of the way as the gun is drawn upwards. Tension adjustment is achieved by applying more or less pressure on this sliding block as it moves up in its track, while the gun is drawn upwards. Total locking is achieved by means of a rotating lever, which locks the sliding block in place, preventing it from moving up at all, when securing the gun is required. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174849 | LOCKING DEVICE SAFETY MECHANISM AND RELATED HOLSTER ASSEMBLY - 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. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174850 | HOLSTER ASSEMBLY FOR A REVOLVER AND RELATED LOCKING DEVICE - 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. | 07-21-2011 |
20110226825 | Handgun positioned horizontally in comfortable holster - This is a comfortable holster that allows a wearer to position their handgun in a secure, HORIZONTAL position. This position allows wearer more freedom of movement, while allowing the wearer the ability to sit, drive, or bend for extended periods of time, in comfort. This design locates the gun, of a driver, in between the seatbelt and shoulder harness, when seated in a vehicle, for easy access. This holster design is ideal for the wearer involved in strenuous activities, as it is centered and balanced on the wearer's body. The handgun is accessed from the side instead of from the top. The holster wearer simply slides their hand under a shirt or jacket, to draw their handgun. This aspect makes this holster, ideal for people using wheelchairs. There is no lifting up of the shirt or jacket. The holster is flexible and adjustable. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233243 | Abdominal handgun holster - A handgun holster for concealment under a user's clothing which includes a forward panel comprised of a single sheet of fabric folded in half with the fold being on the top edge for a seamless fold along the top edge; a rearward panel comprised of a larger single sheet of fabric folded in half with the fold being on the top edge for a seamless fold on the top edge; the forward and rearward panels are sewn together around the bottom edge and the left and right edges to form a pocket for a handgun to be held; a Nylon strap is sandwiched between the fold of the top of the rearward panel beginning from the left top of rearward panel and ending at the right top of the rearward panel forming a loop to encircle the users waist. | 09-29-2011 |
20110233244 | Versatile shoulder holster strap - A versatile shoulder holster strap including a lower strap portion, an upper strap portion, the lower strap portion being adjustably connectible to the belt or other portions of the clothing of the wearer, to secure the bottom of the strap in place, while the upper portion of the strap drapes over the shoulder, and can be adjustably fitted thereto, to provide for a snug fit of the shoulder strap in place during usage. A base member secures to the shoulder strap, and a retention sleeve connects therewith, that provides for insertion gaps in at least two directions for application of the holster and its clip thereto so the holster can be arranged either in a horizontal direction, or a vertical direction, to provide for the convenient withdrawal of a revolver therefrom, for prompt usage. | 09-29-2011 |
20120061432 | Bullet-proof holster and ballistic pouch - The bullet resistant holster for handguns or a protective sleeve for a rifle, comprised of a compartment for holding the handgun or a tube over the muzzle of a rifle, means for securing the handgun within the compartment or straps to secure the tube over the end of a rifle, a bullet blocking material that will absorb and contain the energy of a bullet and any particles that result, by means of tension straps or sewing of the bullet blocking material into the compartment or tube, in such a way as to insure that the bullet blocking material is in tension during the process of absorbing the energy from a bullet, discharged from a handgun, with the handgun in the holster or while removing the handgun from the holster or placing the handgun back into the holster or with the tube over the end of the rifle. | 03-15-2012 |
20120187164 | Holster - The present invention is a molded weapon holster device for concealing a weapon beneath the clothing of a user. The molded holster is designed to attach to the user's undergarments, such as a brassiere, with a strap and closing mechanism that are positioned around the material running between the bra cups. The holster and the barrel portion of the weapon lie between the bra cup and the user's breast. The holster device is additionally secured by its placement underneath the material connecting the bra cups and by the friction between the interior of the bra cup and the textured surface of the barrel portion of the holster device as the holster device sits within the user's brassiere. The holster device secures the weapon underneath the clothing such that it is invisible outside the clothing yet readily accessible when needed. | 07-26-2012 |
20120255979 | Universal holder for a firearm - Holders usable to secure a firearm include a body having a first portion with a fastener for attachment to a surface, and a second portion having a member usable for insertion into the barrel of a firearm, to stabilize the firearm against movement relative to the body. Friction between the firearm and the body of the holder can be created through use of a tension member positioned between the firearm and holder and/or by angling the insertable member toward the body of the holder, which can further stabilize the firearm against undesired movement. | 10-11-2012 |
20120280008 | Security holster enclosure system - The invention is configured in a ladies purse with a separate apparatus incorporating a backing plate with a mounted holster for the safe and secure method of concealing and carrying a handgun. Whereby the opening of the apparatus allows for the hand to be placed on the grip of the handgun for rapid removal. The apparatus enclosure is secured with two separate looped zipper tabs, meeting together to secure with a key or combination locking device. The apparatus consists of leather or a fabric enclosure containing an affixed semi rigid backing plate, affixed with a mounted holster, with a trigger detent, and tension screws. The ejection port and gun slide are restricted, when in a stowed position. The rear sight, grip, and magazine are exposed on the outside of the holster. This invention is a adaptable within a gym bag, fanny pack, tote, and computer bag. | 11-08-2012 |
20120325871 | Autofit gun holster - A peripheral arcuate pivoting surface is mounted in a holster to roll over and engage a firearm trigger guard to secure the firearm in the holster. | 12-27-2012 |
20130075435 | RETAINING MECHANISM FOR A HANDGUN HOLSTER - A retaining mechanism for a holster includes a hood unit ( | 03-28-2013 |
20130098956 | BODY CONFORMABLE CONCEALED WEAPON HOLSTER - A holster or firearm anchor-designed to house a weapon or firearm, preferably a handgun. In particular, the holster is adapted to be worn by a user in a concealed fashion under various outer garments, the holster comprising components that are capable of conforming to various body contours and additionally being able to substantially control the vertical and horizontal motion of the firearm. | 04-25-2013 |
20130112722 | HOLSTER FOR HANDGUNS - A holster for handguns enables a variety of different handgun configurations and handguns having tactical accessories mounted thereto to be carried in a single holster configuration. The holster's sheath may be of sandwich construction, with inner and outer layers and a plurality of retention members sandwiched therebetween. The rear edge of the holster may be open so that guns on which are mounted tactical accessories of varying thickness may be carried therein. The handgun's grip is supported by the split upper rear edge of the sheath, while the handgun's barrel and action are held between the opposed, spring-biased sides of the sheath. A holster support clip may be inserted through a pair of spaced-apart horizontal slits in the sheath outer layer. The holster may worn inside the wearer's pants or skirt, with the support clip overlapping the upper edge of that article of clothing, between a belt and an article of clothing or on a belt. | 05-09-2013 |
20130181020 | Firearm Holster With Automatic Optical Sight Protector - Holster carrying a firearm with an optical sight mounted thereon, holster having an open top, inner and outer sidewalls with parallel extension portions, a top wall portion affixed to the extension. A protector includes a U-shaped body with an upper wall, spaced depending side walls, a rear wall and forward spring tab the sight. The side walls are respectively pivotally connected to the extension portions and movable between closed and open positions. When closed, all the protector walls, the extension portions and the top wall portion substantially enclose a rear part of the sight to inhibit debris from entering. The polymeric tab engages the top wall portion and biases the protector closed which is overcome automatically by forcible withdrawal of the firearm. The sight is on a firearm slide and is partially covered by the rear wall. | 07-18-2013 |
20130264364 | HOLSTER MOUNTING DEVICE - What is disclosed is a device for mounting a holster or similar item on to for the placement or carrying of the item, including, but not limited to, such items as hand gun holsters, avalanche beacons, water bottles, binoculars and other items such that a user can position the mounting device on the user's chest using a chest harness, on a surface using an attachment mechanism, or in a variety of other locations using varying attachment mechanisms. | 10-10-2013 |
20130299534 | QUICK DRAW GUN HOLSTER - 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. | 11-14-2013 |
20130320055 | Holster Apparatuses - Improved holster apparatuses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a holster apparatus includes a body defining a cavity for receiving an object and a rigid material releasably attached to the body via a locking system and further attached to a flexible material such as a pocket, a purse, a handbag, or a saddlebag. In another embodiment, a holster apparatus comprises a body defining a cavity for receiving an object and one or more structures disposed on an exterior surface of the body for moving moisture away from a user of the apparatus. Each of the structures comprises a moisture wicking material at least partially surrounding a moisture resistant material. The moisture wicking material is capable of moving moisture from a first plane between the user and the moisture resistant material to a second plane between the moisture resistant material and the body of the apparatus. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327799 | Universal Holder for a firearm - Holders usable to secure a firearm include a first plate, a second plate extending from the first plate at a first angle, and an insertable member extending from the second plate at a second angle. The insertable member is adapted for insertion into the barrel of the firearm to stabilize the firearm against lateral movement. Friction between the firearm and the first plate, a trigger guard engaged with the holder, or combinations thereof can stabilize the, firearm against vertical movement. Such friction can be created using application of a lateral force against the interior of the firearm barrel using the insertable member, application of a lateral force against the exterior of the firearm using a trigger guard, use of a protruding, compressible, or frictional surface on the first plate, or combinations thereof. | 12-12-2013 |
20140042196 | HANDGUN HOLSTER HAVING A SAFETY LOCK FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SPENT CASING EJECTION PORT OF THE HANDGUN - 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. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048573 | HANDGUN HOLSTER PROVIDED WITH A SHUTTER SAFETY LOCK - The present invention refers to an improved holster for handguns, adapted to prevent the accidental drop or an unauthorized extraction of the handgun, thanks to a safety device embodied in the same holster and comprising a shutter lock. | 02-20-2014 |
20140061262 | HOLSTER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COWLINGS - A holster with interchangeable cowling members for reconfiguring the holster pocket to accommodate pistols of varying sizes including pistols with add-on attachments including a frame member forming at least a first portion of a holster pocket, a cowling member cooperatively associated with the frame member forming a second portion of the holster pocket, at least one slide member associated with one of the frame member and cowling member, at least one groove associated with the other of the frame member and cowling member, the groove being adaptable to receive the slide member for selective longitudinal movement therealong, and a latch device having a first portion cooperating with the frame member and a second portion cooperating with the cowling member and operable to selectively prevent relative movement therebetween. The groove, slide member and latch device releasably mount the cowling member to the frame member. | 03-06-2014 |
20140097216 | Variable Position Firearm Holster and Means of Efficient Weapon Drawing - The present invention describes to a new and improved handgun holster that provides concealment of and easy access to the firearm when worn on the torso. The device may be worn at different levels along the torso including that of: deep concealment, inside the waistband, and at the midsection of the torso. The holster includes a protective back that acts to guide the user to proper hand placement when drawing the firearm, as the back plate transforms into a cone shape when the user's thumb is pressed against the protective plate of the holster to remove the firearm and the user's fingers are correctly placed along the opposing side of the weapon grip during the drawing act. The handgun holster further acts as a storage compartment by folding the back plate over the grip of a firearm and wrapping and securing the attachment arms around the holster. | 04-10-2014 |
20140217136 | Holster Mechanism - 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. | 08-07-2014 |
20140263497 | WEAPON SAFETY DEVICE - 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. | 09-18-2014 |
20140374452 | Holsters For Concealed Carry Of A Handgun - 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. | 12-25-2014 |
20150115005 | CONCEALABLE HOLSTER - 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. | 04-30-2015 |
20150345899 | HOLSTER FOR HANDGUN - A holster for a handgun comprising a holster body made of a substantially rigid and non-pliable material and configured for securely receiving a handgun therein. The holster body comprising a holster cavity configured for securely accommodating and partially embracing portions of the handgun, and a retention arrangement comprising a left-side trigger guard member and a right-side trigger guard member facing one another and configured for snug fitting within the handgun's trigger guard. At least one of the trigger guard members is a hinged trigger guard member, pivotally secured to the holster body. | 12-03-2015 |
20150362284 | Firearm Holster - A firearm holster for securely housing a firearm that is also configured so that a firearm housed in the holster can be rotated out of the holster with minimal effort. The firearm holster is also preferably easily attachable in a concealed manner to ballistics clothing. | 12-17-2015 |
20150369561 | THUMB LATCH HOLSTER - A holster having an interference member which entraps a handgun there within. The interference member is flexibly fixed to the holster, and is movable between an engaged position and a released position. The interference member interferes with a rear facing surface of the slide or rear sight of the handgun. The interference member presents an interfering surface to a rear facing surface of the handgun when the latter is fully inserted in the holster and the interference member is in the engaged position. The interference member is resiliently urged into the engaged position, and may be moved to the released position by thumb contact by the user when the user grips the handgun in a conventional manner. | 12-24-2015 |
20150369562 | Wide Holster Rest - The purpose of the Wide Holster Rest is to provide a secure mounting location for a holster and revolver or large frame gun when the holster is not attached to a belt or clothing. The design and function allows the user to easily install and remove and relocate quickly to another location. The Wide Holster Rest was designed to be lightweight, strong and portable The Injection Mold process for manufacture will use a plastic composite material which gives it strength and flexibility. | 12-24-2015 |
20160025450 | OPEN FRAME CLASPING HOLSTER - Clasping holders, such as weapon holsters, are described including one or more of a first part configured to attach the holder to a belt or other load bearing equipment (LBE); a holding part configured to hold an accessory in at least one direction; a second part configured to move relative to the first part; and a release mechanism. The second part may transition between a first position that holds the accessory in the holder and a second position that allows the accessory to be drawn from the holder. The release mechanism may be at least partially received by the first part, and may be configured to release the second part from the first position to the second position. | 01-28-2016 |
20160069639 | HOLSTER - A holster for a handgun that comprises a holster body with a handgun cavity for receiving and retaining the handgun by way of a obstructing member at the ejection port and at the rear portion of the handgun slide. Moreover, a single obscured push button actuates both mechanisms. An internal retention sleeve having an inverted U-shape is slidingly mounted within the holster body and movable between a first securement position and a second release position. The sleeve having an integral thumb button depressible downwardly whereby the sleeve moves downwardly within the body to release a ejection port stop catch and the latch hood. The sleeve biased toward a normal retention position, the handgun withdrawal obstructing member biased toward the normal retention position, the latch hood biased toward a release position but having a normal latched obstructing position until released by the sleeve. | 03-10-2016 |
20160084614 | ELECTRONIC TABLET CASE AND FIREARM HOLDER - Disclosed is an electronic tablet case capable of concealing a firearm. The case is formed from a housing having closeable panels that are hingedly connected, defining an interior and exterior. The exterior of one of the panels includes mounting elements for securing to an electronic tablet. The interior of one panel includes at least one support element for holding a firearm in position. The panels can be secured together by use of a zipper, hook & loop or the like fastener. | 03-24-2016 |
20190145732 | HOLSTERING SYSTEM | 05-16-2019 |
224244000 | Retainer extending into trigger guard opening | 14 |
20100282792 | Handgun holster - A handgun holster comprising a shaped holster body with a cavity for inserting and withdrawing the gun, which is furnished with a belt loop for attaching the holster to the belt, with a trigger guard and with a security system against removal of the gun from the holster consisting of a restraining strap to go around the gun and a release lever for that strap, mutually connected at a control point by a snap connection. | 11-11-2010 |
20110011904 | Locking holster with thumb drive - A rigid holster for retaining a pistol or handgun of specific design configuration has a locking pin that engages into the trigger guard ring area when the handgun is contained in the holster, thus retaining the handgun in place. To release the gun a user pushes a thumb pad which slides forward to release the locking pin. Other release mechanisms are disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
20110163138 | HOLSTER FOR KEEPING A PISTOL - The invention relates to a holster for keeping a pistol. The holster includes a grip guard and locking mechanism for the pistol, as well as a lifting mechanism to raise the pistol out of the grip guard in the release situation. The locking mechanism includes a catch and its release device. | 07-07-2011 |
20110168748 | Handgun Holster - A handgun holster has a shaped holster body with through cavity for inserting and withdrawing the gun, which is furnished with a support for attaching the holster to the user, with a trigger safety catch and with a security system against removal of the gun from the holster where, in each of the two side walls of the holster body, in the area designed for ensuring the position of the inserted gun, there is a specularly arranged recess in which a safety catch is lodged. This recess has an opening for passage of the functional part of the safety catch into the cavity of the holster in the area designed for positioning the trigger guard of the gun. The outer covering of the safety catch, in the resting position, fits against the outer peripheral surface of the recess, while the functional part of the safety catch is a flat projection whose outer perimeter is smaller than the outer perimeter of the covering of the safety catch, so that this covering bears against the shoulder formed along the inner perimeter of the recess. Each safety catch is positioned on a pin fastened into the corresponding side wall of the body of the holster. | 07-14-2011 |
20120286005 | WEAPON RETENTION APPARATUS - Provided is a weapon retention device that includes first and second sides laterally-spaced apart from each other to define a trigger guard space there between. The first and second sides include a shape suitable to extend over a portion of an aperture defined by a trigger guard provided to a handgun while the trigger guard is received within the trigger guard space and protect a trigger within the aperture against contact from a foreign body. A hangar to be coupled to the first and second sides includes an attachment device that releasably couples the weapon retention device to a user. | 11-15-2012 |
20130181021 | FULLY INTEGRATED MOLDED FIREARM HOLSTER RETENTION SYSTEM - A handgun holster includes a first body section and a second body section, each section being constructed of a single, unitary piece of material. The two body sections are interconnected to form a handgun holster body defining an internal handgun receiving pocket, the pocket including a barrel section and a trigger section. A biasing element is integrally formed in the first body section and includes a flexible portion extending inwardly into the trigger section of the pocket from a first surface of the first body section. A retention element is integrally formed in the second body section and includes a raised portion extending inwardly into the trigger section of the pocket from a first surface of the second body section that opposes the first surface of the first body section. | 07-18-2013 |
20130240582 | HOLSTER - A holster for a pistol, in which pistol there is a grip, a barrel, a trigger, and a trigger guard, includes a rigid case partly surrounding at least the barrel and the trigger guard, and a belt clip for carrying the case on the belt of the user at the side of their hip, and a locking mechanism integrated in the case for locking the pistol into it, which locking mechanism further includes an arm and a catch for securing the trigger guard to the case. The arm is pivoted to the outer surface of the case with the aid of a shaft perpendicular to the side of the case, in order to release the locking mechanism, and the holster further includes a catch-opening formed in the surface of the case, in order to lock the locking mechanism. | 09-19-2013 |
20130306691 | Holster - 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. | 11-21-2013 |
20140209645 | Lockable Holster - A holster having a cavity and an axis defined along a side wall of the holster; a lever having a finger button portion and an engagement portion, wherein the lever is pivotally attached atop the side wall of the holster, along the axis, approximately between the finger button portion and the engagement portion, such that the finger button portion extends from the axis and is positioned above the frame/slide portion of the cavity and the engagement portion extends from the axis and is positioned above the trigger guard portion of the cavity; a hollow formed within a portion of the side wall; and a lockout lever rotatably secured within at least a portion of the hollow, and wherein a locking portion of the lockout lever is positioned beneath the finger button portion of the lever when the lockout lever is in a locked position. | 07-31-2014 |
20140252055 | Holster and Method of Making Holsters - A holster blank and holster for a handgun formed from a unitary molded body portion having two side holster portions joined to opposite edges of an elongate narrow spine intermediate portion by parallel living hinges. The side holster portions have outer edges brought together by pivoting the side holster portions towards each other via the living hinges so as to form the holster. The body portion includes interfacing elongate male and female locking portions which engage and lock the outer edges together. A method of producing the holster includes molding the body portion and pivoting the sides via the living hinges 90 degrees and providing a lock to interconnect the side portions adjacent the trigger guard of a handgun. | 09-11-2014 |
20140291363 | Holster Including Trigger Guard Lock - Trigger guard lock device for retaining a firearm in a holster and enabling unlocking and removing the handgun from the holster in a single motion. In an aspect, a trigger guard device comprises a device body having a channel for receiving a firearm trigger guard, a lock automatically locks upon insertion of the guard and is positioned within the channel for retaining the guard and a release lever to permit the lock to pivot. The release is positioned at the top rear of the holster such that the release is actuated by finger of a user during the natural withdrawal motion. In this manner, the user may unlock and remove the handgun in a single motion. Also, the device includes an adjustable stabilizer for the handgun | 10-02-2014 |
20140305975 | UNIVERSAL HOLSTER ASSEMBLY - 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. | 10-16-2014 |
20150345898 | HOLSTER FOR A HANDGUN - A holster for a handgun, said holster comprising a holster body comprising a holster cavity configured for securely accommodating and partially embracing portions of a handgun, and an active retention mechanism comprising an arresting latch configured with an arresting portion normally disposed at a retaining position, and an externally disposed release-lever articulated with the arresting latch and configured for deforming the arresting latch between the retaining position wherein it projects laterally inwards from an inside surface of the holster cavity, and a released position wherein the arresting latch is retracted. | 12-03-2015 |
20160116253 | Smart Holster System - A smart holster system includes a holster and an electronic data storage device (EDSD) having authorized user identification information stored therein. The holster includes a holster body, a latch and a control system. The holster body forms a compartment having a latch receptacle, where the trigger area of a handgun stored in the compartment is disposed within the latch receptacle. A first portion of the latch is moveable between extended withdrawn positions with the latch first portion being disposed within the latch receptacle when it is in the extended position. The control system unlocks the holster when a control system EDSD reader detects the authorized user identification information stored in the EDSD, permitting movement of the latch first portion from the extended position to the withdrawn position. | 04-28-2016 |