Patent Application
20240011736
The present invention relates generally to the field of firearm holsters. More specifically, the present invention relates to a holster attachment device that serves as an attachment point for a firearm holster on any surface. The device is primarily comprised of a body with a raised area, at least one tab, and at least one fastener. The device can be attached to a surface via at least one fastener on a rear surface of a tab or can be attached to the surface via at least one fastener that can be screwed through at least one opening of the tab and into the surface. The raised area is convex in shape such that an opening is created between the raised area and the surface that allows the clip of a firearm holster to be clipped to the raised area and removed as needed. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Individuals who carry a firearm typically store the firearm in a holster on their belt or otherwise around the waist. It can be nearly impossible to quickly remove a firearm from a holster while in a seated position, especially in a vehicle or other seated scenario. However, vehicles and other areas often lack structures that can be used to store a firearm within a holster.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein the device allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein the device is removable.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a holster attachment device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with a raised area, at least one tab, and at least one fastener. The device can be attached to a surface via at least one fastener on a rear surface of a tab or can be attached to the surface via at least one fastener that can be screwed through at least one opening of the tab and into the surface. The raised area is convex in shape such that an opening is created between the raised area and the surface. This allows the clip of a firearm holster to be clipped to the raised area and removed as needed.
In this manner, the holster attachment device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface. Once attached to the surface, the device allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. The device can also be removed from the surface as needed.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a holster attachment device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with a raised area, at least one tab, and at least one fastener. The body is preferably rectangular in shape and has a raised area that is convex in shape. The device also preferably has a tab on both sides of the raised area and rolled edges to prevent the body from damaging a vehicle console or a holster.
The device can be attached to the center console of a vehicle (or any other surface) to serve as an attachment point for a firearm holster. Each tab may be comprised of at least one opening that allows at least one fastener to travel through the opening to secure the body into the center console/surface.
In another embodiment, the rear surface of each tab is comprised of at least one fastener. The fastener may be any fastener type known in the art such as, but not limited to, adhesive, magnet, hook and loop, adhesive hook and loop, etc. The fastener allows the device to attach to a center console (or another surface).
When attached to a center console (or another surface), the raised area creates an opening between the raised area and the center console. This allows a clip of a firearm holster to be clipped onto the raised area. As a result, the device allows a user to removably attach a firearm holster to a center console or other surface.
The device may also be comprised of a method of use. First, the body is attached to a center console or other surface. This can be done by attaching at least one fastener of the device to the center console or by screwing at least one fastener through at least one opening and into the console. After being secured to the console, a clip of a firearm holster can be clipped around the raised area such that the raised area is positioned between the holster and the clip.
Accordingly, the holster attachment device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface. Once attached to the surface, the device allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. The device can also be removed from the surface as needed. In this manner, the holster attachment device provides a novel solution to attaching a firearm holster to a surface.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein the device allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. In addition, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface, wherein the device is removable.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a holster attachment device primarily comprised of a body with a raised area, at least one tab, and at least one fastener. The body is preferably rectangular in shape. The body has a raised area that is convex in shape and also preferably has a tab on both sides of the raised area and rolled edges to prevent the body from damaging a vehicle console or a holster.
The device can be attached to the center console of a vehicle (or any other surface) to serve as an attachment point for a firearm holster. Each tab may be comprised of at least one opening that allows at least one fastener to travel through the opening to secure the body into the center console/surface. In another embodiment, the rear surface of each tab is comprised of at least one fastener that may be any fastener type known in the art such as, but not limited to, adhesive, magnet, hook and loop, adhesive hook and loop, etc. The fastener allows the device to attach to a center console (or another surface).
When attached to a center console (or another surface), the raised area creates an opening between the raised area and the center console. This allows a clip of a firearm holster to be clipped onto the raised area. As a result, the device allows a user to removably attach a firearm holster to a center console or other surface.
The device may also be comprised of a method of use. First, the body is attached to a center console or other surface. This can be done by attaching at least one fastener of the device to the center console or by screwing at least one fastener through at least one opening and into the console. After being secured to the console, a clip of a firearm holster can be clipped around the raised area such that the raised area is positioned between the holster and the clip.
Accordingly, the holster attachment device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a holster attachment device that can be attached to any surface. Once attached to the surface, the device allows a user to store a firearm holster on the device. The device can also be removed from the surface as needed. In this manner, the holster attachment device provides a novel solution to attaching a firearm holster to a surface.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 is preferably generally rectangular in shape, but may be any shape known in the art. The body 110 has a raised area 150 that is convex in shape and a tab 120 on both sides of the raised area 150. The body 110 also has rolled edges 180 to prevent the body 110 from damaging a vehicle console 30 or a holster 10.
The device 100 can be attached to the center console 30 of a vehicle to serve as an attachment point for a firearm holster 10. In one embodiment, each tab 120 is comprised of at least one opening 122. The opening 122 allows at least one fastener 160 such as, but not limited to, a screw to travel through the opening 122 to screw the body 110 into the center console 30.
In one embodiment, the raised area 150 is comprised of at least one magnet 152. The magnet 152 allows a firearm 40 and/or holster 10 to magnetically attach to the raised area 150.
It should be appreciated that the fasteners 140,160 allow the device 100 to be attached to any surface on any vehicle, structure, location, etc., and is not limited to only a vehicle center console.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “holster attachment device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the holster attachment device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the holster attachment device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the holster attachment device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the holster attachment device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the holster attachment device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the holster attachment device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/359,456, which was filed on Jul. 8, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63359456 | Jul 2022 | US |
