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Belt loop anchoring device for a gun holster

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-23
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-04-23
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Abstract

Abstract A belt loop for a gun holster made from a thin strip of material which is formed into a loop which is to swivel upon the pistol supporting housing of a holster. The belt being worn by the wearer is to pass through the loop. The ends of the loop are detachable connected together so as to permit attachment and detachment with the belt. This device is affixed to the exterior of a gun holster in a manner to permit easy accessibility to a gun carried in a holster by either the right or left hand.

Inventors

  • 👤 Warren F. Anderson

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 11:03
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0227; F41C33/04; F41C33/041; F41C33/045; A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F2005/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 205 words
In combination with the body of a human being, said body having a waist area, a belt worn about said waist area, said belt to secure a pair of trousers onto said body, a pistol hoster to be located between said body and said belt, said pistol holster comprising: a thin-walled housing having an internal chamber adapted to support an object to be carried, said housing having an exterior surface and an inner surface, said inner surface to be against said body, said exterior surface to be against said belt; a strip of material having a first end and second end formed into a loop, said belt to pass through said loop, said exterior surface of said housing to be against said strip of material, said first end being connected by a swivel connection to said exterior surface of said housing, whereby said strip of material is capable of being located anywhere along said belt and also said housing is capable of assuming a plurality of different inclined positions in respect to said belt to accommodate either the right or left hand, the desired inclined position being established by the individual and maintained due to the inherent wedging pressure between said body and said belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 205 words
In combination with the body of a human being, said body having a waist area, a belt worn about said waist area, said belt to secure a pair of trousers onto said body, a pistol hoster to be located between said body and said belt, said pistol holster comprising: a thin-walled housing having an internal chamber adapted to support an object to be carried, said housing having an exterior surface and an inner surface, said inner surface to be against said body, said exterior surface to be against said belt; a strip of material having a first end and second end formed into a loop, said belt to pass through said loop, said exterior surface of said housing to be against said strip of material, said first end being connected by a swivel connection to said exterior surface of said housing, whereby said strip of material is capable of being located anywhere along said belt and also said housing is capable of assuming a plurality of different inclined positions in respect to said belt to accommodate either the right or left hand, the desired inclined position being established by the individual and maintained due to the inherent wedging pressure between said body and said belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 25 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein: said second end of said strip of material detachably connected to said first end by connection means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
The combination as defined in claim 2 wherein: said connection means comprising a snap, said snap including means to permit detachment of said strip of material from said housing.

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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) 1984-03-02 1984-09-01 1985-03-03 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-03-02 1988-09-01 1989-03-03 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-03-02 1992-09-01 1993-03-03 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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