US4029242A
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Leg holster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-21
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1993-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A hand gun securing apparatus provides a holster fixedly connected to a first leg encircling member preferably located slightly above an ankle bone and a stabilizing member including a second leg encircling member preferably located at or above a calf and below a knee bone which further includes a downwardly extending member which is releasably and pivotally connected to the holster.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin J. Stoesser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:24
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0227; A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; F41C33/04; F41C33/046; A45F2005/008; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus removably securing a hand gun to a human leg, comprising a holster having an opening and removably retaining a hand gun, a first leg encircling member selectively connected about said leg near an ankle bone and well below a calf and connected to said holster, a second leg encircling member selectively connected about said leg slightly below a knee cap and at or slightly above the calf and spaced substantially from said gun retaining opening, and a connector assembly including means connecting said first leg encircling member and said second leg encircling member and essentially eliminating bouncing of said holster and turning of said first leg encircling member through leg movement and securing and stabilizing said hand gun to said human leg.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus removably securing a hand gun to a human leg, comprising a holster having an opening and removably retaining a hand gun, a first leg encircling member selectively connected about said leg near an ankle bone and well below a calf and connected to said holster, a second leg encircling member selectively connected about said leg slightly below a knee cap and at or slightly above the calf and spaced substantially from said gun retaining opening, and a connector assembly including means connecting said first leg encircling member and said second leg encircling member and essentially eliminating bouncing of said holster and turning of said first leg encircling member through leg movement and securing and stabilizing said hand gun to said human leg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said connector assembly provides a selectively releasable connection between said first and second leg encircling members
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said connector assembly includes a plurality of spaced latching elements for selective connection to adjustably vary the distance between said first and second leg encircling members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said connector assembly provides pivotal movement between said first and second leg encircling.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said connector assembly includes a laterally extending member fixedly connected to said second leg encircling member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first leg encircling member includes a first end having a first plurality of spaced latching elements and a second end having a second plurality of spaced latching elements selectively connected to certain pre-selected ones of said first latching elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said second leg encircling member includes a first end having a first plurality of spaced latching elements and a second end having a second plurality of spaced latching elements selectively connected to certain pre-selected ones of said first latching elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said holster includes a longitudinal axis orientated to form an acute angle with a plane formed by said first leg encircling member.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus removably securing a hand gun to a human leg, comprising a holster having an opening removably retaining a hand gun, a first leg encircling member connected to said holster to form an acute angle between a longitudinal axis of said holster and a plane formed by said first leg encircling member and selectively connected by a first releasable connector about said leg near an ankle bone and well below a calf, a stabilizing member including a second leg encircling member selectively connected by a second releasable connector about said leg slightly below a knee cap and at or slightly above the calf and having a downwardly extending member providing an outer end having a first latching element, and a second latching element connected to an upper portion of said holster and selectively connected to said first latching element and rotatably securing said stabilizing member to said holster.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
149 words
An apparatus removably securing a hand gun to a human leg, comprising a holster having an opening removably retaining a hand gun, a first leg encircling member connected to said holster to form an acute angle between a longitudinal axis of said holster and a plane formed by said first leg encircling member and selectively connected by a first releasable connector about said leg near an ankle bone and well below a calf, a stabilizing member including a second leg encircling member selectively connected by a second releasable connector about said leg slightly below a knee cap and at or slightly above the calf and having a downwardly extending member providing an outer end having a first latching element, and a second latching element connected to an upper portion of said holster and selectively connected to said first latching element and rotatably securing said stabilizing member to said holster.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said first releasable connector of first leg encircling member includes first and second ends with said first end having at least four latching elements which selectively engage four latching elements located on said second end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
82 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said connector assembly includes a first extension connected to said first leg encircling member and a second extension connected to said second leg encircling member and a pivotal connector joining said first and second extensions and operating with said apparatus removed from said leg and permitting rotation between said first and second extensions and selective overlapping engagement between said first and second leg encircling members with said leg encircling members being folded into a compact assembly.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said first and second latching elements form a snap permitting pivotal movement between said downwardly extending member and said upper portion of said holster and selective overlapping engagement between said first and second leg encircling members when removed from said leg with said leg encircling members being folded into a compact assembly and secured by said first releasable connector.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
302 words
An apparatus removable securing a hand gun to a human leg, comprising a holster having an opening removably retaining a hand gun, a first leg encircling elastic belt fixedly connected to said holster to form an acute angle between a longitudinal axis of said holster and a plane formed by said first belt and having a first end providing a first series of spaced female type snap receptacles and a second end providing a first series of spaced male type snap projections selectively engaging said first female receptacles and surrounding said leg near an ankle bone and well below a calf, a second leg encircling elastic belt having a first end providing a second series of spaced female type snap receptacles and a second end providing a second series of spaced male type snap projections selectively engaging said second female receptacles and surrounding said leg slightly below a knee cap and at or slightly above the calf, and stabilizing means operatively coupling said first and second elastic belts and eliminating bouncing of said holster through leg movement and securing and stabilizing said hand gun to said human leg, said stabilizing means including an upwardly directed tab provided by said holster containing a third female type receptacle and a downwardly extending member rigidly connected to said second belt and providing a lower end having a third series of spaced male type snap projections one of which selectively and removably engages said third female receptacle providing a pivotal connection and permitting pivotal movement between said upward tab and said downward member and selective overlapping engagement between said first and second belts when removed from said leg with said first and second elastic belts being folded into a compact assembly and secured by selective engagement between at least one of said first receptacle and projections.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
302 words
An apparatus removable securing a hand gun to a human leg, comprising a holster having an opening removably retaining a hand gun, a first leg encircling elastic belt fixedly connected to said holster to form an acute angle between a longitudinal axis of said holster and a plane formed by said first belt and having a first end providing a first series of spaced female type snap receptacles and a second end providing a first series of spaced male type snap projections selectively engaging said first female receptacles and surrounding said leg near an ankle bone and well below a calf, a second leg encircling elastic belt having a first end providing a second series of spaced female type snap receptacles and a second end providing a second series of spaced male type snap projections selectively engaging said second female receptacles and surrounding said leg slightly below a knee cap and at or slightly above the calf, and stabilizing means operatively coupling said first and second elastic belts and eliminating bouncing of said holster through leg movement and securing and stabilizing said hand gun to said human leg, said stabilizing means including an upwardly directed tab provided by said holster containing a third female type receptacle and a downwardly extending member rigidly connected to said second belt and providing a lower end having a third series of spaced male type snap projections one of which selectively and removably engages said third female receptacle providing a pivotal connection and permitting pivotal movement between said upward tab and said downward member and selective overlapping engagement between said first and second belts when removed from said leg with said first and second elastic belts being folded into a compact assembly and secured by selective engagement between at least one of said first receptacle and projections.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |