The present invention provides a handgun holster that may be comfortably worn reversibly affixed inside (rather than outside) a person's garment during exercise.
In some embodiments, the invention provides a holster for a handgun comprising a body having a front side and a back side permanently connected along at least one edge, defining an opening between the front side and the back side. The holster further comprises a first strap and a second strap both permanently connected to the back side of the body. The invention also comprises at least four reversible fasteners: a first reversible fastener affixed to the first strap, a second reversible fastener affixed to the second strap, a third reversible fastener affixed to the front side of the body, and a fourth reversible fastener affixed to the back side of the body. The first strap is configured to fold over the opening, allowing the first reversible fastener to engage with the third reversible fastener. The second strap is configured to fold over a garment worn by a person, allowing the second reversible fastener to engage with the fourth reversible fastener. This reversibly affixes the holster to the inside of the garment. The first strap and the second strap each comprises a moisture-wicking layer and a moisture-repellant layer. The body of the holster comprises a main moisture-wicking layer, main moisture-repellant layer, and main fabric layer.
In other embodiments, the invention provides a holster for a handgun comprising a body defined by a front side, a back side, and an opening. The body of the holster in turn comprises a main moisture-wicking layer, a main moisture-repellant layer, and a main fabric layer. The main moisture-repellant layer is disposed between the main moisture-wicking layer and the main fabric layer, with the main fabric layer defining an interior of the holster body and the main moisture-wicking layer defining an exterior of the holster body. The holster further provides a first strap permanently connected to the back side of the holster body via a fixed end and comprising a first moisture-wicking layer disposed on at least one surface of said strap. The holster also provides a second strap permanently connected to the back side of the holster body via a fixed end and comprising a second moisture-wicking layer disposed on at least one surface of the second strap. The holster also comprises a first reversible fastener affixed to the first strap, a second reversible fastener affixed to the second strap, a third reversible fastener affixed to the front side of the body, and a fourth reversible fastener affixed to the back side of the body. The first strap is moveable between a closed position and an open position. The closed first strap position is defined as wherein the first strap is folded over the opening and onto the front side of the body, allowing the first reversible fastener to engage with the third reversible fastener. The first strap open position is defined as wherein the first reversible fastener is disengaged from the third reversible fastener, thus uncovering the opening and allowing the handgun to be inserted or withdrawn from the holster. The second strap is also moveable between a closed second strap position and an open second strap position. The closed second strap position is defined as wherein the second strap is folded over onto the back side of the body, allowing the second reversible fastener to engage with the fourth reversible fastener and allowing the holster to be reversibly affixed to the garment. The open second strap position is defined as wherein the second reversible fastener is disengaged from the fourth reversible fastener and the second strap is oriented away from the fourth reversible fastener, allowing the holster to be removed from the garment.
All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
The novel features of the present invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. A better understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention will be obtained by reference to the following detailed description that sets forth illustrative embodiments, in which the principles of the present invention are utilized, and the accompanying drawings of which:
The apparatus of the present invention provides a gun holster that can comfortably be worn immediately adjacent to the human body while protecting the gun from moisture (e.g. sweat or rain). In some embodiments, the gun holster is non-rigid and is adapted for being reversibly affixed inside a sports bra or inside a waistband.
Additionally, in some embodiments, the gun holster provides moisture protection to both the side of the gun facing toward the wearer and the side of the gun facing away from the wearer, as well as to the handle of the gun. This protects the gun from multiple avenues of moisture penetration (e.g. sweat through direct contact with the body, sweat which collects on the garment, and sweat which drips from the face or hair).
The various properties of the present invention allow for the holster to be reversibly affixed inside a garment and worn by a person engaged in physical exercise activities such as jogging, cycling, or weight lifting.
Referring to the figures herein, some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments, the holster body 1 comprises three edges 5 substantially outlining the shape of an inserted handgun 13. A first edge 5-A correlates to the top of the inserted handgun 13; a second edge 5-B correlates to the muzzle and bottom of the inserted handgun 13; and a third edge 5-C correlates to the rear of the inserted handgun 13. In some embodiments, the second edge 5-B is curved or jagged. In some embodiments, the front side 2 and back side 3 of the holster body 1 are permanently connected along the first edge 5-A and the second edge 5-B, with the third edge 5-C forming the opening 4 for receiving the handgun 13.
In some embodiments, the front side 2 and the back side 3 are separate articles which are permanently connected along the first edge 5-A and the second edge 5-B by stitching.
In some embodiments, the front side 2 and the back side 3 are a single article having a bilateral fold along the first edge 5-A, the front side 2 and the back side 3 being permanently connected along the second edge 5-B by stitching.
In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments, the first strap 6 and the second strap 7 are configured so that when viewed from the front side 2 of the holster body 1, the first strap fixed end 8-A lays on top of the second strap fixed end 8-B and is nearer the opening 4.
In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments, the first strap 6 is movable between an open first strap position (depicted in
In some embodiments, the first reversible fastener 12-A and the third reversible fastener 12-C are magnets, snaps, press studs, hook-and-eye fasteners, toggles, buckles, clasps, or Velcro.
In some embodiments, the second strap 7 is movable between an open second strap position (depicted in
In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments, the second reversible fastener 12-B and the fourth reversible fastener 12-D are magnets.
In some embodiments, all four reversible fasteners 12 are magnets. In some embodiments, the third reversible fastener 12-C and the fourth reversible fastener 12-D are configured to engage with the handgun 13, further securing the handgun 13 inside the holster body 1. In some embodiments, the third reversible fastener 12-C and the fourth reversible fastener 12-D are configured to engage with each other when the holster body 1 is empty.
In some embodiments, the magnets are neodymium magnets.
In some embodiments, the holster has dimensions such that the first edge 5-A measures approximately 12 cm; the third edge 5-C measures approximately 12 cm; the second edge 5-B is curved and measures approximately 17 cm or more; the first strap 6 measures approximately 5 cm in width (as measured along the third edge 5-C) and approximately 7 cm in length; and the second strap 7 measures approximately 5 cm in width (as measured along the third edge 5-C) and approximately 9 cm in length.
In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments, the holster comprises one or more moisture-repellant layers 10. In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments, the moisture-wicking layers 9 are synthetic fabrics comprising hydrophobic fibers which resist the adhesion of water. In some embodiments, the moisture-wicking layers 9 are one or more of polyester, polypropylene, wool, spandex, bamboo, Gore-Tex, and X-static.
In some embodiments, the moisture-repellant layers 10 are one or more of polyurethane laminate, thermoplastic polyurethane, a combination of nylon and polyester, laminated cotton, poplin, oilcloth, polyester fleece, microfiber, wool, vinyl, polyurethane leather, plastic, wax, and rubber. In some embodiments, the moisture-repellant layers 10 are polyurethane laminate.
In some embodiments, the main fabric layer 11 is muslin.
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In some embodiments, the first moisture-wicking layer 9-A forms one or both surfaces of the first strap 6.
In some embodiments, the second moisture-wicking layer 9-B forms one or both surfaces of the second strap 7.
In some embodiments such as depicted in
In some embodiments, the layers (9, 10, 11) are lightweight and non-rigid such that the holster may comfortably be worn tucked inside a person's garment 14 during exercise.
An example method of manufacturing some holster embodiments is provided. The holster body 1 is assembled from three layers of material: a main moisture-wicking layer 9-C, a main moisture-repellant layer 10-C, and a main fabric layer 11. The layers are initially arranged main fabric layer 11, then main moisture-wicking layer 9-C, then main moisture-repellant layer 10-C. In this arrangement, the moisture-wicking side of the main moisture-wicking layer 9-C faces toward the main fabric layer 11. The first strap 6 and the second strap 7 are each assembled by folding a moisture-wicking layer over itself so that the moisture-wicking side is on the outside. The first reversible fastener 12-A and the second reversible fastener 12-B are each a magnet sewn into a fabric pouch. Each fastener is inserted into its respective strap, and the sides of the strap are sewn together. The straps (6, 7) are inserted between the main fabric layer 11 and the main moisture-wicking layer 9-C of the holster body 1, at a place that will define the third edge 5-C. The assembly is sewn along this edge and an opposite edge which will define a portion of the second edge 5-B. The holster body 1 is then turned inside-out so that the main moisture-wicking layer 9-C is on the outside, and the main fabric layer 11 is on the inside. The third reversible fastener 12-C and the fourth reversible fastener 12-D are each a magnet sewn into a fabric pouch. The reversible fasteners 12 are sewn into the holster body 1. The holster body 1 is then folded in half so that the main moisture-wicking layer 9-C is inside the fold and so that the third reversible fastener 12-C and the fourth reversible fastener 12-D are each in their respective sides. The holster body 1 is sewn along the second edge 5-B. The holster body 1 is then turned inside out so that the main moisture-wicking layer 9-C is on the outside.
While some embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the present invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the present invention described herein may be employed in practicing the present invention. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the present invention and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby.
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/400,940, filed May 1, 2019, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/665,144, filed May 1, 2018, which applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
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62665144 | May 2018 | US |
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Parent | 16400940 | May 2019 | US |
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