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Device for carrying a handgun
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-11
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A device is provided for attachment to a handgun to permit releasably securing the attached handgun to an adjacent portion of body wearing apparel.
Inventors
- 👤 Alex J. Barna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:08
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/006; F41C33/008; A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021; F41C33/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/912; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1388
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for releasably securing a handgun to body wearing apparel comprising, a shaped member having a pair of leg portions adapted for releasable engagement to body wearing apparel, attachment means formed integral with and extending laterally from the end of one of said leg portions for releasably engaging the handgun, said attachment means including a single "C" shaped portion having an opening transverse to the longitudinal axis of said leg portions, said "C" shaped portion arranged to receive the body of the handgun to facilitate installation of said shaped member while the handgun is in operation, and stabilizing means covering a portion of one of said leg portions for frictionally engaging the body of the handgun for maintaining said shaped member in position on the handgun.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A device for releasably securing a handgun to body wearing apparel comprising, a shaped member having a pair of leg portions adapted for releasable engagement to body wearing apparel, attachment means formed integral with and extending laterally from the end of one of said leg portions for releasably engaging the handgun, said attachment means including a single "C" shaped portion having an opening transverse to the longitudinal axis of said leg portions, said "C" shaped portion arranged to receive the body of the handgun to facilitate installation of said shaped member while the handgun is in operation, and stabilizing means covering a portion of one of said leg portions for frictionally engaging the body of the handgun for maintaining said shaped member in position on the handgun.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
131 words
A device for releasably securing a handgun to body wearing apparel comprising, a "U" shaped clip having a pair of leg portions joined adjacent one end thereof and maintained in spaced relation for releasably securing said clip to an adjacent portion of body wearing apparel, a single "C" shaped portion formed integral with said clip and having an opening transverse to the longitudinal axis of said leg portions, said opening of said "C" shaped portion arranged to receive the body of the handgun to facilitate movement of said clip into and out of mounting position on the handgun without obstructing operation thereof, and stabilizing means covering a portion of one of said leg portions for functionally engaging the body of the handgun for maintaining said device in position on the handgun.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
131 words
A device for releasably securing a handgun to body wearing apparel comprising, a "U" shaped clip having a pair of leg portions joined adjacent one end thereof and maintained in spaced relation for releasably securing said clip to an adjacent portion of body wearing apparel, a single "C" shaped portion formed integral with said clip and having an opening transverse to the longitudinal axis of said leg portions, said opening of said "C" shaped portion arranged to receive the body of the handgun to facilitate movement of said clip into and out of mounting position on the handgun without obstructing operation thereof, and stabilizing means covering a portion of one of said leg portions for functionally engaging the body of the handgun for maintaining said device in position on the handgun.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said "C" shaped portion is secured to a free end of one of said leg portions and extending at a right angle thereto to form a substantially "L" shaped member in profile.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said leg portions are connected at an adjacent end portion to form a "U" shaped clip portion for receiving a selected portion of body wearing apparel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein said "C" shaped portion extends laterally of one of said leg portions of said "U" shaped clip portion adjacent the free end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said stabilizing means includes a nonmetallic covering along at least part of the other leg of said "U" shaped clip portion such that when said attachment means engages the body of the handgun said covering frictionally engages the body of the handgun to maintain said device thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein said "C" shaped portion includes a relatively thin, flat flange member extending from one of said leg portions of said "U" shaped clip portion and adjoining said clip portion adjacent said opening of said "C" shaped portion.
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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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |