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US3777952A
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Secure holster for revolvers
Assignee: KATZ W SIMON
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A holster to be carried high on the hip and having a trigger guard pocket, a muzzle pocket, and a breakfront flap which cooperate to prevent removal of the revolver from the holster. The breakfront flap is secured in the closed position by a fastening device which is released by the forefinger of the user to initiate the drawing of the revolver from the holster.
Inventors
- 👤 P Theodore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:17
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0227; F41C33/0263; F41C33/04; F41C33/041; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A holster for revolvers comprising: a body portion for enclosing at least a portion of a revolver, said body portion including a trigger guard pocket for engaging the trigger guard of the revolver; a breakfront flap connected to said body portion and extending around the barrel and top strap of the revolver, from inside to outside, to retain the trigger guard of the revolver in engagement with said trigger guard pocket when said breakfront flap is in the closed position, and for permitting the revolver to be drawn from said holster when said breakfront flap is in the open position; and releaseable fastening means for fastening said breakfront flap in the closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A holster for revolvers comprising: a body portion for enclosing at least a portion of a revolver, said body portion including a trigger guard pocket for engaging the trigger guard of the revolver; a breakfront flap connected to said body portion and extending around the barrel and top strap of the revolver, from inside to outside, to retain the trigger guard of the revolver in engagement with said trigger guard pocket when said breakfront flap is in the closed position, and for permitting the revolver to be drawn from said holster when said breakfront flap is in the open position; and releaseable fastening means for fastening said breakfront flap in the closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The holster of claim 1 further comprising a Muzzle pocket for engaging the muzzle of the revolver so as to prevent the revolver from being drawn from said holster in the rearward direction but to allow the revolver to be drawn from said holster in the forward direction when said breakfront flap is in the open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The holster of claim 2 further comprising a drainage port adjacent the bottom of said muzzle pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The holster of claim 1 further comprising a strap connected to said body portion of said holster and arranged to overlie the outer surface of said breakfront flap when said breakfront flap is in the closed position, said releasable fastening means being operative to fasten said strap to said breakfront flap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The holster of claim 4 wherein said releaseable fastening means is located in a position where it can be released by the forefinger of the wearer while the third, fourth and fifth fingers of the wearer grasp the grip of the revolver.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The holster of claim 5 wherein said releaseable fastening means is located in the area of said holster overlying the area between the upper portion of the trigger guard and the lower portion of the cylinder of the
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The holster of claim 5 wherein said releaseable fastening means comprises a snap fastener having two complementary parts, the first part of said snap fastener being mounted on the outer surface of said breakfront flap and the second part of said snap fastener being mounted on the inner surface of said strap to engage said first part of said snap fastener and thereby retain said breakfront flap in the closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
The holster of claim 7 further comprising a second snap fastener having two complementary parts, the first part of said second snap fastener being mounted on the outer surface of said body portion of said holster and the second part of said second snap fastener being mounted on the inner surface of said breakfront flap for cooperation with said first part of said second snap fastener to retain said breakfront flap in the closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The holster of claim 1 wherein the contour of said breakfront flap coincides with the contour of said body portion of said holster.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The holster of claim 1 further comprising a belt loop mounted on said body portion of said holster so that the muzzle of the revolver carried by said holster is canted forward.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The holster of claim 10 wherein said belt loop is mounted on said body portion of said holster so that the barrel of the revolver carried by said holster is canted forward at an angle of about 10* to the vertical.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The holster of claim 10 further comprising releaseable fastening means for fastening said holster to a predetermined station on the belt of a wearer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The holster of claim 12 wherein said releaseable fastening means comprises a first complementary part of a snap fastener mounted on the inner surface of said belt loop for engagement with a second complementary part of said snap fastener mounted at a predetermined station on the belt of the wearer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holster of claim 2 wherein a forward portion of said body portion of said holster extends around the top strap of the revolver, from outside to inside.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |