US4318503A
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Pistol holster with lock-in means
Assignee: Manno Uniform and Security Equipment Corp
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Filing: 1980-09-26
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Granted: 1982-03-09
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Expires: 2000-09-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved pistol holster features lock-in means to prevent removal of the gun from the holster by an unauthorized person or by fall or other unexpected movement of the wearer of the holster. A pin attached to a flexible strap or flap on the outer wall of the holster extends through the trigger guard of the pistol and the end of the pin is captured in holding means fastened to the inner wall of the holster. Thus, the locked-in pistol cannot be withdrawn from the holster without first pulling the strap to separate the pin from the holding means.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. Capano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:35
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0263; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a pistol holster, the improvement of lock-in means for the pistol comprising a flexible strap having one end attached to the front wall of said holster and extending over an opening in said front wall opposite the trigger guard of said pistol in said holster, a pin having one end fastened to said strap and extending through said trigger guard to the rear wall of said holster, and holding means affixed to said rear wall to receive the free end of said pin, said free end of said pin being released from said holding means by pulling the free end of said strap outwardly from said holster before drawing said pistol from said holster.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a pistol holster, the improvement of lock-in means for the pistol comprising a flexible strap having one end attached to the front wall of said holster and extending over an opening in said front wall opposite the trigger guard of said pistol in said holster, a pin having one end fastened to said strap and extending through said trigger guard to the rear wall of said holster, and holding means affixed to said rear wall to receive the free end of said pin, said free end of said pin being released from said holding means by pulling the free end of said strap outwardly from said holster before drawing said pistol from said holster.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the free end of the pin is globular and the holding means is a snap catcher.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the free end of the flexible strap is provided with a releasable fastener for keeping said free end against the holster.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 3 wherein the releasable fastener is a tape fastener having one element affixed to the inner side of the free end of the flexible strap and a mating element affixed to the holster.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the flexible strap is formed by two spaced slits in the front wall of the holster disposed to position the free end of said strap at an edge of said holster.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 5 wherein the free end of the flexible strap is provided with a releasable fastener for keeping said free end against the holster.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the holding means is an element having an undercut slot with an open end and a closed end, said element being affixed to the rear wall of the holster so that said closed end is above said open end, and the free end of the pin has a form to fit in said slot through said open end in dovetail fashion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The improvement as set forth in claim 1 wherein the holding means is an element made of a magnetic alloy and having a bore into which the free end of the pin fits, and said pin is a steel rod.
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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) | 1985-03-08 | 1985-09-07 | 1986-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-08 | 1989-09-07 | 1990-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-03-08 | 1993-09-07 | 1994-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |