US4485948A
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Hand gun holster with abrasion-resistant longitudinal spine
Assignee: FIRST SOURCE FINANCIAL LLP
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Filing: 1983-06-30
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Granted: 1984-12-04
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Expires: 2003-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A protective hand gun holster with an abrasion-resistant longitudinal spine structure capable of receiving hand guns with protruding sharp sights. The spine structure takes the form of a heavy, wear-resistant web treated with a polymer to prevent snagging and tearing by a gun sight.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifton L. Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:02
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
In an improved fabric-lined handgun holster, having a fold defining a longitudinal spine in the holster and a gun-receiving opening, the improvement comprising a flexible, elongated, web-like spine structure in the form of a ribbon, and means securing said spine structure at least along a major portion of the inside of the holster spine, extending from the opening in the holster, to provide abrasion protection for the spinal portion of the fabric lining in the holster.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
In an improved fabric-lined handgun holster, having a fold defining a longitudinal spine in the holster and a gun-receiving opening, the improvement comprising a flexible, elongated, web-like spine structure in the form of a ribbon, and means securing said spine structure at least along a major portion of the inside of the holster spine, extending from the opening in the holster, to provide abrasion protection for the spinal portion of the fabric lining in the holster.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The holster of claim 1, wherein said web-like spine includes a mesh-like element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The holster of claim 2, wherein said mesh-like element is treated with a polymer film.
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) | 1987-12-04 | 1988-06-04 | 1988-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-04 | 1992-06-04 | 1992-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-04 | 1996-06-04 | 1996-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |