US3870208A
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Handcuff case
Assignee: KATZ W SIMON
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Filing: 1973-12-05
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Granted: 1975-03-11
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Expires: 1993-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A handcuff case that is worn on the belt and holds the handcuffs with the frame and jaw exposed so that the handcuffs may be immediately grasped and withdrawn for use by the wearer. The handcuff case is made of a single piece of leather or similar material folded and held together by a pair of snaps which also act as rivets. One of the snaps secures the handcuff case to the belt of the wearer, and the other snap releasably retains the handcuffs in position ready for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Paris Theodore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; E; E05; E05B; E05B75/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/914
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A handcuff case comprising: a piece of sheet material having a belt loop portion, a medial portion adjacent said belt loop portion and a handcuffenclosing portion adjacent said medial portion, means for fastening said medial portion and a first part of said handcuff enclosing portion so as to form a pocket to enclose the lock portions of a set of handcuffs while leaving the frame and jaw portions of the handcuffs exposed to the grasp of the user; a snap fastener having a first part and a second part releasably fastenable to said first part, said first part of said snap fastener being mounted on said medial portion of said sheet material, said second part of said fastener being mounted on an opposing part of said handcuff-enclosing portion for releasably fastening said handcuff-enclosing portion to said opposing part of said medial portion of said sheet material through the center of said handcuffs so as to retain the lock portions of the handcuffs in said pocket but allow the handcuffs to be withdrawn from said handcuff case by pulling the lock portions through said first and second parts of said snap fastener; and means for releasably fastening said belt loop portion of said sheet material to said medial portion to form a belt loop for securely holding said handcuff case in position on the belt of a wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A handcuff case comprising: a piece of sheet material having a belt loop portion, a medial portion adjacent said belt loop portion and a handcuffenclosing portion adjacent said medial portion, means for fastening said medial portion and a first part of said handcuff enclosing portion so as to form a pocket to enclose the lock portions of a set of handcuffs while leaving the frame and jaw portions of the handcuffs exposed to the grasp of the user; a snap fastener having a first part and a second part releasably fastenable to said first part, said first part of said snap fastener being mounted on said medial portion of said sheet material, said second part of said fastener being mounted on an opposing part of said handcuff-enclosing portion for releasably fastening said handcuff-enclosing portion to said opposing part of said medial portion of said sheet material through the center of said handcuffs so as to retain the lock portions of the handcuffs in said pocket but allow the handcuffs to be withdrawn from said handcuff case by pulling the lock portions through said first and second parts of said snap fastener; and means for releasably fastening said belt loop portion of said sheet material to said medial portion to form a belt loop for securely holding said handcuff case in position on the belt of a wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
227 words
A handcuff case comprising: a piece of sheet material having a belt loop portion, a medial portion adjacent said belt loop portion and a handcuff-enclosing portion adjacent said medial portion, means for fastening said medial portion and a first part of said handcuff enclosing portion so as to form a pocket to enclose the lock portions of a set of handcuffs while leaving the frame and jaw portions of the handcuffs exposed to the grasp of the user; a snap fastener having a first part and a second part releasably fastenable to said first part, said first part of said snap fastener being mounted on said medial portion of said sheet material, said second part of said fastener being mounted on an opposing part of said handcuff-enclosing portion for releasably fastening said handcuff-enclosing portion to said opposing part of said medial portion of said sheet material through the center of said handcuffs so as to retain the lock portions of the handcuffs in said pocket but allow the handcuffs to be withdrawn from said handcuff case by pulling the lock portions through said first and second parts of said snap fastener; and means for releasably fastening said belt loop portion of said sheet material to said medial portion to form a belt loop for securely holding said handcuff case in position on the belt of a wearer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
227 words
A handcuff case comprising: a piece of sheet material having a belt loop portion, a medial portion adjacent said belt loop portion and a handcuff-enclosing portion adjacent said medial portion, means for fastening said medial portion and a first part of said handcuff enclosing portion so as to form a pocket to enclose the lock portions of a set of handcuffs while leaving the frame and jaw portions of the handcuffs exposed to the grasp of the user; a snap fastener having a first part and a second part releasably fastenable to said first part, said first part of said snap fastener being mounted on said medial portion of said sheet material, said second part of said fastener being mounted on an opposing part of said handcuff-enclosing portion for releasably fastening said handcuff-enclosing portion to said opposing part of said medial portion of said sheet material through the center of said handcuffs so as to retain the lock portions of the handcuffs in said pocket but allow the handcuffs to be withdrawn from said handcuff case by pulling the lock portions through said first and second parts of said snap fastener; and means for releasably fastening said belt loop portion of said sheet material to said medial portion to form a belt loop for securely holding said handcuff case in position on the belt of a wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The handcuff case of claim 1 wherein said means for fastening said medial portion and said first part of said handcuff-enclosing portion comprises said first part of said snap fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The handcuff case of claim 1 wherein said second releasable fastening means comprises a snap fastener.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The handcuff case of claim 3 wherein said second snap fastener comprises a one-way snap fastener.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The handcuff case of claim 3 wherein a part of said second snap fastener is mounted so as to secure said handcuff-enclosing portion of said sheet material to said medial portion of said sheet material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The handcuff case of claim 1 wherein said belt loop holds said handcuff case high on the belt of the wearer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The handcuff case of claim 1 wherein the handcuffs are held with frame and jaw portions angled forward 30* to 60* so that the handcuffs may be withdrawn from said case in a forward direction corresponding to the natural motion of the hand of the user.
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) | 1978-03-10 | 1978-09-09 | 1979-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-10 | 1982-09-09 | 1983-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-10 | 1986-09-09 | 1987-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |