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Knife sheath structure

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-26
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Granted: 1982-04-27
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Expires: 2001-01-26
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Abstract

Abstract This invention is a knife sheath structure readily connected to a belt member adapted to receive and convey a knife member therein. The knife sheath structure includes (1) a main knife support assembly to vertically and laterally support the knife member therein; (2) a vertical support assembly secured to the main knife support assembly and releasably connectable to the belt member; (3) a cover assembly secured to the main knife support assembly adapted to cover a portion of the knife member to restrict upward and lateral movement thereof; (4) a sharpener and connector assembly connected to the vertical support assembly. The sharpener and connector assembly includes a connector ring having a sharpener plate member secured thereto. The connector ring is of rectangular shape adapted to receive a portion of the main knife support assembly to connect to the belt member and a portion of the cover assembly to hold the knife member in a conveyance position. The sharpener plate member is of a hardened material whereby a blade of the knife member can be sharpened thereon. The knife sheath structure is easily attached and removed from the belt member; provides substantial security to the knife member; and adapted to receive and convey another knife sheath structure thereon.

Inventors

  • 👤 Charles K. Fortenberry

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 07:43
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B29/00; B26B29/02; B26B29/025; A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 111 words
A Knife Sheath Structure adapted to be connected to a person's belt member or the like, comprising: (a) a main knife support assembly adapted to receive and support a knife member therein; (b) a vertical support assembly secured to said main knife support assembly and connectable to the belt member; (c) a cover assembly secured to said main knife support assembly and operable to enclose and cover a handle portion of the knife member; and (d) a connector assembly connected to said vertical support assembly to receive a portion of said main knife support assembly and said cover assembly therein to prevent vertical and lateral movement of the knife member therefrom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 111 words
A Knife Sheath Structure adapted to be connected to a person's belt member or the like, comprising: (a) a main knife support assembly adapted to receive and support a knife member therein; (b) a vertical support assembly secured to said main knife support assembly and connectable to the belt member; (c) a cover assembly secured to said main knife support assembly and operable to enclose and cover a handle portion of the knife member; and (d) a connector assembly connected to said vertical support assembly to receive a portion of said main knife support assembly and said cover assembly therein to prevent vertical and lateral movement of the knife member therefrom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 51 words
A Knife Sheath Structure as described in claim 1, wherein: (a) said cover assembly having a connector portion secured to said main knife support assembly and a connector flange portion; and (b) said connector flange portion inserted in said connector assembly to restrict lateral and vertical movement of the knife member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 34 words
A Knife Sheath Structure as described in claim 1, wherein: p1 (a) said connector assembly includes a sharpener plate member adapted to receive a blade member of the knife member thereon for sharpening purposes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 29 words
A Knife Sheath Structure as described in claim 1, wherein: (a) a second Knife Sheath Structure is connected by its vertical support assembly to said first Knife Sheath Structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 25 words
A Knife Sheath Structure as described in claim 1, wherein: (a) said connector assembly includes a connector ring having a sharpener plate member secured thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 32 words
A Knife Sheath Structure as described in claim 5, wherein: (a) said sharpener plate member being constructed of hardened steel in order to sharpen a blade member of the knife member thereon.

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