US5199620A
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Security holster thumb-break
Assignee: Strong Holster Co
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Filing: 1991-07-12
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Granted: 1993-04-06
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Expires: 2011-07-12
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for releasably securing a holster safety strap including a device for fastening the safety strap to the holster, a securing device on one of the safety strap and the holster, and a fastener on the other of the safety strap and the holster rotatable between a first, unlocking position and a second, securing position, the fastener in the second position engaged with the securing device to inhibit operation of the releasable fastener and in the first position disengaged from the securing device to allow normal operation of the releasable fastener for providing additional securing in a holster safety strap.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Beletsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:25
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0227; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An assembly for releasably securing at two spaced locations a holster safety strap to a holster, comprising: a fastener assembly on the holster and safety strap operable in a first direction adapted to releasably engage to provisionally attach the strap to the holster; at least one rigid tongue member protruding from one of the strap and holster, facing the other of the strap and holster when said fastener assembly is engaged; and at least one tongue member receiving means attached to the other of the strap and holster and facing said rigid tongue member when said fastener assembly is engaged, said tongue member receiving means and said tongue member being relatively rotatable when engaged, in a second direction from a first, unlocking position wherein said tongue member is not engaged with said tongue member receiving means, to a second, securing position wherein said tongue member is engaged with said tongue member receiving means to prevent operation of said fastener assembly when engaged from disengaging for providing additional securing in a holster safety strap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An assembly for releasably securing at two spaced locations a holster safety strap to a holster, comprising: a fastener assembly on the holster and safety strap operable in a first direction adapted to releasably engage to provisionally attach the strap to the holster; at least one rigid tongue member protruding from one of the strap and holster, facing the other of the strap and holster when said fastener assembly is engaged; and at least one tongue member receiving means attached to the other of the strap and holster and facing said rigid tongue member when said fastener assembly is engaged, said tongue member receiving means and said tongue member being relatively rotatable when engaged, in a second direction from a first, unlocking position wherein said tongue member is not engaged with said tongue member receiving means, to a second, securing position wherein said tongue member is engaged with said tongue member receiving means to prevent operation of said fastener assembly when engaged from disengaging for providing additional securing in a holster safety strap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said tongue member is attached to the strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said tongue member receiving means is attached to the strap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said tongue member is attached to the holster.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said tongue member receiving means is attached to the holster.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 4 in which said tongue member rotates about an axis transverse to the holster.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly of claim 5 in which said tongue member receiving means rotates about an axis transverse to the holster.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said fastener assembly includes a snap assembly with a protruding stud with an enlarged head adapted to engage a stud-receiving socket member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly of claim 8 in which said stud is attached to the strap and said socket member is attached to the holster.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The assembly of claim 8 in which said stud is attached to the holster and said socket member is attached to the strap.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly of claim 8 in which said socket member includes at least one protruding tab for inhibiting disengagement of said stud from said socket member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said tongue member includes a locking means for releasably securing the tongue member to the holster when the tongue member is in the securing position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said tongue member receiving means includes a locking means for releasably securing the tongue member receiving means to the holster when the tongue member receiving means is in the securing 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) | 1996-04-05 | 1996-10-05 | 1997-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-05 | 2000-10-05 | 2001-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-05 | 2004-10-05 | 2005-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |