US3718240A
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Holster with pistol retaining mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-28
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A pistol holster has a mechanism therein for retaining a pistol inserted in the holster by engaging the pistol sight and which mechanism will release the pistol upon a slight downward movement of the pistol barrel or a manual downward movement of a muzzle rest retaining screw extending from the holster.
Inventors
- 👤 P Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:28
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0263; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A pistol holster with retaining mechanism comprising a pistol holster, a block mounted in the inner end of said holster, a muzzle rest resiliently mounted on said block, a sight block pivotally mounted in said holster, having a tongue positioned for at times retaining said muzzle rest below said tongue and an edge of said sight block capable of retaining a sight of a pistol in said holster and resilient means tending to move said sight block tongue over said muzzle rest when said muzzle rest is below said tongue.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A pistol holster with retaining mechanism comprising a pistol holster, a block mounted in the inner end of said holster, a muzzle rest resiliently mounted on said block, a sight block pivotally mounted in said holster, having a tongue positioned for at times retaining said muzzle rest below said tongue and an edge of said sight block capable of retaining a sight of a pistol in said holster and resilient means tending to move said sight block tongue over said muzzle rest when said muzzle rest is below said tongue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A pistol holster with retaining mechanism as claimed in claim 1 wherein a pin slideably extends through said block and said holster, said muzzle rest is attached to said pin, resilient means is positioned between said block and said muzzle rest tending to move said muzzle rest and said pin inwardly of said holster and a nut is adjustably mounted on said pin at a side of said block opposite to said spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A pistol holster with retaining mechanism as claimed in claim 1 wherein said block has a top recess and said resilient means is positioned in said block recess and extends therefrom alongside said sight block tongue.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A pistol holster with retaining mechanism as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sight block is pivotally connected to said holster and said holster has a side opening with said sight block partially extending through said holster side opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pistol holster with retaining mechanism as claimed in claim 2 wherein said holster has a bottom opening with said pin extending therethrough and a knob is mounted on said pin exteriorly of said holster.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A pistol holster with retaining mechanism as claimed in claim 1 including a screw in threaded engagement with said block and extending therefrom below said muzzle rest for limiting the downward movement of said muzzle rest.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |