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US4387523A
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Wallet holster for a semi automatic weapon
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-01-02
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Granted: 1983-06-14
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Expires: 2001-01-02
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a wallet type holster for concealing a semi automatic weapon in a position to be accurately and precisely carried for use without removal from same. Moreover, the holster appears as a wallet even though a weapon is safely concealed therein for storage in a pocket of a user. The wallet holster includes operative features which permit the use of the weapon and assure the accurate positioning of the weapon within the holster.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N. Gallagher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:22
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0218; F41C33/0245; F41C33/04; F41C33/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A wallet holster including, (a) a flat elongated rectangular semi flexible body designed to fold amid its longer dimensions for wrapping forwardly about the sides of a weapon and creating inside and outside surfaces, (b) a loop of semi flexible material connected to said body at the end most distal from said fold on an inside surface thereof and arranged to carry the barrel end of the weapon parallel to one of the longer dimensions of said body, (c) openings provided in said forwardly wrapping sides of said holster for permitting control of the weapon trigger without removing the weapon from said holster, (d) supporting means being semi flexible and carried along an inside surface of said body adjacent said loop and extending toward said fold to cooperatively engage the forwardly lower portions of the weapon, (e) releasable engagement means juxtaposed on said inside surfaces to hold same together and tightly against the forwardly lower portions of the weapon, and (f) relief means provided along the folding portion of said body to allow motion of the weapon relative thereto and to permit said longer dimensions of said body to be bent away from the top of the weapon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A wallet holster including, (a) a flat elongated rectangular semi flexible body designed to fold amid its longer dimensions for wrapping forwardly about the sides of a weapon and creating inside and outside surfaces, (b) a loop of semi flexible material connected to said body at the end most distal from said fold on an inside surface thereof and arranged to carry the barrel end of the weapon parallel to one of the longer dimensions of said body, (c) openings provided in said forwardly wrapping sides of said holster for permitting control of the weapon trigger without removing the weapon from said holster, (d) supporting means being semi flexible and carried along an inside surface of said body adjacent said loop and extending toward said fold to cooperatively engage the forwardly lower portions of the weapon, (e) releasable engagement means juxtaposed on said inside surfaces to hold same together and tightly against the forwardly lower portions of the weapon, and (f) relief means provided along the folding portion of said body to allow motion of the weapon relative thereto and to permit said longer dimensions of said body to be bent away from the top of the weapon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The wallet holster of claim 1 wherein said supporting means includes a strip of semi flexible material shaped to follow the lower forwardly contour of the weapon with an edge of said material when said releasable engagement means is juxtaposed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The wallet holster of claim 2 wherein said releasable engagement means are inter cooperating fasteners each carried on opposite portions of said flat elongated body for juxtaposed connection when said body is wrapped about the sides of the weapon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The wallet holster of claim 1 wherein said relief means is a cutout portion of said body designed to permit weapon movement therethrough and to allow the upper marginal side portions of said body to flex outwardly relative to the sides of the weapon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The wallet holster of claim 4 wherein said releasable engagement means are inter cooperating fasteners each carried on opposite portions of said flat elongated body for juxtaposed connection when said body is wrapped about the sides of the weapon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
A web of resilient material designed to conceal a weapon having a barrel and handle and carry same in position for operative use including, an elongated generally rectangular web being pliable and having a first loading position arranged to receive the weapon and being an open flat with a surface equipped to hold and locate the weapon and a second weapon concealed position with said web wrapped forwardly about the weapon handle over said holding and locating surface and being folded substantially in half about the weapon handle located against said fold.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
92 words
A web of resilient material designed to conceal a weapon having a barrel and handle and carry same in position for operative use including, an elongated generally rectangular web being pliable and having a first loading position arranged to receive the weapon and being an open flat with a surface equipped to hold and locate the weapon and a second weapon concealed position with said web wrapped forwardly about the weapon handle over said holding and locating surface and being folded substantially in half about the weapon handle located against said fold.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The web of claim 6 wherein openings for control and operation of the weapon are provided in said web to permit use of the weapon without removal of same from said second position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The web of claim 6 wherein said fold includes an opening to permit the operation and use of the weapon without removal of same from said second position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
The web of claim 6 wherein said surface equipped to hold and locate has a first means to support the weapon barrel in said first and second positions and a second means to support the weapon handle when said web is in said second position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The web of claim 9 wherein fastening means being provided to hold said web in said second position.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-13 | 1986-12-13 | 1987-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-13 | 1990-12-13 | 1991-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-13 | 1994-12-13 | 1995-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |