US3749293A
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Front open holster with low mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A holster of the type designed for removal of a revolver by forward movement of the hand on the grip whereby the revolver exits from the holster through a front slot. Disclosed is a belt loop assembly which is secured to the holster body at three points located near the barrel extremity of the revolver. The belt loop includes metal reinforcement including a step or offset whereby a slot exists between the holster body and the belt loop assembly throughout most of its length.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bianchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:53
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0227; F41C33/04; F41C33/041; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
232 words
A front opening holster comprising a body of leather or leatherlike material defininG a pocket for the storage of a hand gun and including a top opening through which the grip of the hand gun extends and a front opening through which the hand gun may be withdrawn, spring means secured to said body normally biasing the body parts defining the front opening together, a belt loop assembly including a loop portion and an elongated securing portion, and means fastening the securing portion of said belt loop assembly to one side of said body below the centerline thereof whereby forces applied to the holster body in removing the barrel portion of a hand gun in the holster through the front opening thereof are transmitted to the belt loop assembly. said fastening means comprising a plurality of individual fasteners arranged in a spaced array oriented with one side of said array generally paralleling the top opening of said holster and a second side of said array generally parallels the front opening of said holster the lowermost fastener of said fastening means positioned at the nozzle of the hand gun, said array embracing the muzzle retaining portion of the lower part of said holster whereby the force applied to said holster body upon the withdrawal of a weapon therefrom are transferred to said belt loop in the region of the muzzle of the weapon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
232 words
A front opening holster comprising a body of leather or leatherlike material defininG a pocket for the storage of a hand gun and including a top opening through which the grip of the hand gun extends and a front opening through which the hand gun may be withdrawn, spring means secured to said body normally biasing the body parts defining the front opening together, a belt loop assembly including a loop portion and an elongated securing portion, and means fastening the securing portion of said belt loop assembly to one side of said body below the centerline thereof whereby forces applied to the holster body in removing the barrel portion of a hand gun in the holster through the front opening thereof are transmitted to the belt loop assembly. said fastening means comprising a plurality of individual fasteners arranged in a spaced array oriented with one side of said array generally paralleling the top opening of said holster and a second side of said array generally parallels the front opening of said holster the lowermost fastener of said fastening means positioned at the nozzle of the hand gun, said array embracing the muzzle retaining portion of the lower part of said holster whereby the force applied to said holster body upon the withdrawal of a weapon therefrom are transferred to said belt loop in the region of the muzzle of the weapon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 including spring means for biasing said body together on opposite sides of the front opening, said spring means constituting a double L shaped member of spring material with one of each leg portion of said L shape secured to respective sides of the body front opening and the foot of said L portion extending into said recess.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |