Patent Application
20250060191
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The invention relates in general to the field of holsters and, more particularly, to holsters for carrying shotguns or rifles.
Currently, firearm users face difficulties when trying to find a suitable method for securely holding and balancing their shotgun or rifle while keeping it readily accessible. Inserting the barrel into a holster can be time-consuming and limits compatibility to specific firearm models.
Alternatively, devices made from leather, like the one described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,540,126 B2, provide vertical holding but lack universality and require the use of one hand, preventing users from engaging in other tasks simultaneously.
Existing solutions, such as barrel holding holsters or leather devices for vertical holding, are either limited to specific firearms, require one or more hands to hold the firearm, or require cumbersome arrangements of straps, reducing ease of operation. The holster according to the present invention offers a universal solution that securely holds all shotguns and rifles by resting the trigger guard, eliminating the need for hands to hold the firearm and enabling users to conserve energy during activities like hunting, and making it easier to aim and fire the firearm.
There is a need for a hands-free, universal, and fatigue-reducing solution for comfortable maintaining of a shotgun or rifle against a wearer's hip.
Benefits and Advantages: The proposed invention surpasses existing solutions by offering numerous benefits and advantages. Unlike barrel holding holsters, which are limited to specific firearm models, the holster according to the present invention provides a universal solution that accommodates all shotguns and rifles. This eliminates the need for users to purchase multiple holsters for different firearms, saving them both time and money.
Additionally, the invention outperforms the leather device described in patent number 8,540,126 B2. While the leather device provides vertical holding for quick aiming and firing, it requires the use of one hand and restricts the user's ability to engage in other tasks simultaneously. In contrast, our device offers a hands-free solution, enabling users to conserve energy during activities like hunting and eliminating the need to set the firearm on the ground while resting.
The holster prioritizes ease of use, eliminating the need for complicated strap arrangements that can be cumbersome and impede quick access to the firearm. By securely holding and balancing the shotgun or rifle on the user's hip, the device enhances convenience, comfort, and overall ease of operation.
The problem this invention solves is the need for a convenient and secure method of holding and balancing a shotgun or rifle on a person's hip without inserting the barrel into a holster and which reduces the users fatigue and makes it easier for the user to quickly aim and fire the shotgun or rifle.
The device for holding and balancing a shotgun or rifle on a belt offers an effective solution to the problem of securely and universally holding firearms without the need for barrel fed holsters, vertical holsters, or complicated strap arrangements. The holster ensures stability, ergonomics, and ease of use, making it an ideal accessory for firearm users seeking a hands-free, fatigue-reducing solution.
One aspect of the present invention is directed to a holster for securely holding a shotgun or rifle. The holster includes a holster body attachable against a wearer's hip. The holster body is flexible. The holster includes a trigger guard cradle secured to the holster body. The trigger guard cradle includes an affixment portion protruding away from the holster body, the affixment portion for capturing a trigger guard of the shotgun or rifle. The affixment portion includes a cavity between the affixment portion and the holster body wherein the holster body is securable to a belt. The holster body may be composed of a lightweight and sturdy material. The holster body may be composed of leather or a high-grade polymer. The trigger guard cradle may be composed of leather or a high-grade polymer. The trigger guard cradle may accommodate different firearm sizes and shapes, providing a secure fit. The pair of slots may allow for easy and secure mounting to belts or waist-worn accessories. The holster may secure the trigger guard against a portion of the holster. The holster may securely hold the shotgun or rifle on the hip of the wearer. The holster may provide hands-free securing of the shotgun or rifle in the holster. The holster may balance the shotgun or rifle in an open position. The pair of slots is for engaging a belt of the wearer wherein the belt is secured at a waist of the wearer. The holster may alternately be securable to a shoulder of the wearer. The trigger guard cradle may be stitched to the body portion.
Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a holster for securely holding a shotgun or rifle. The holster includes a body portion for placement against a wearer's hip. A trigger guard cradle is provided for securing a trigger guard of the shotgun or rifle. The trigger guard cradle includes a sloped upper edge, a rear portion of the sloped upper edge positioned higher than a front portion of the sloped upper edge wherein the sloped upper edge secures the rifle grip along the side of the wearer. The holster is securable to a belt wherein the shotgun or rifle is maintained in the holster by only the trigger guard. The holster includes a pair of slots on the holster body. The holster provides hands-free securing of the shotgun or rifle in the holster. The holster balances the shotgun or rifle in an open position. The trigger guard cradle is stitched to the body portion.
These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow.
A further understanding of the nature and advantages of particular embodiments may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings, in which like reference numerals are used to refer to similar components. When reference is made to a reference numeral without specification to an existing sub-label, it is intended to refer to all such multiple similar components.
Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplifications set out herein illustrate embodiments of the invention and such exemplifications are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.
While various aspects and features of certain embodiments have been summarized above, the following detailed description illustrates a few exemplary embodiments in further detail to enable one skilled in the art to practice such embodiments. The described examples are provided for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art however that other embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details. Several embodiments are described herein, and while various features are ascribed to different embodiments, it should be appreciated that the features described with respect to one embodiment may be incorporated with other embodiments as well. By the same token however, no single feature or features of any described embodiment should be considered essential to every embodiment of the invention, as other embodiments of the invention may omit such features.
In this application the use of the singular includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise and use of the terms “and” and “or” is equivalent to “and/or,” also referred to as “non-exclusive or” unless otherwise indicated. Moreover, the use of the term “including,” as well as other forms, such as “includes” and “included,” should be considered non-exclusive. Also, terms such as “element” or “component” encompass both elements and components including one unit and elements and components that include more than one unit, unless specifically stated otherwise.
Lastly, the terms “or” and “and/or” as used herein are to be interpreted as inclusive or meaning any one or any combination. Therefore, “A, B or C” or “A, B and/or C” mean “any of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B and C.” An exception to this definition will occur only when a combination of elements, functions, steps or acts are in some way inherently mutually exclusive.
Although the holster is primarily shown having attachment slots which allow the holster to easily be secured to a belt, the holster according to the present invention hay be worn on a belt, worn on a user's hip, worn on a user's waist, worn on the side of a user's body or worn over user's pants. The holster may alternately be used in other positions and locations on a user's body. The holster is primarily discussed using the pair of slots on the holster to fasten the holster to a user or a user's belt. The holster may alternately be attached to a user or a user's belt using a clip, metal fastener, plastic fastener or other fastener made of other materials.
As this invention is susceptible to embodiments of many different forms, it is intended that the present disclosure be considered as an example of the principles of the invention and not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments shown and described.
The holster is a device for securely holding and balancing shotguns and rifles on a belt, eliminating the need for hands to support the firearm. The device employs a mechanism that securely cradles the trigger guard, providing stability and preventing accidental dislodgement. This allows the user to perform various tasks without having to hold onto the firearm constantly. The device's construction materials ensure durability, while its ergonomic design guarantees comfort and ease of use.
The device consists of a main body, a trigger guard cradle, and an attachment mechanism for securing it to a belt or similar waist-worn apparatus. The main body is composed of lightweight and sturdy materials, such as leather or high-grade polymer, ensuring both strength and portability. The trigger guard cradle is built to accommodate different firearm sizes and shapes, providing a secure fit. The attachment mechanism allows for easy and secure mounting to belts or waist-worn accessories, ensuring stability during use.
Referring now to the drawings
The holster includes a holster body 102 attachable against a wearer's hip. The holster body 102 is flexible and provides a comfortable fit on the wearer 200. The holster includes a trigger guard cradle 104 secured to the holster body 102. The trigger guard cradle 104 includes an affixment portion 110 protruding away from the holster body 102, the affixment portion 110 for capturing a trigger guard 300 of the shotgun or rifle 400. The shotgun or rifle 400 includes a stock portion 310 and a barrel portion 320. The affixment portion 110 includes a cavity between the affixment portion 110 and the holster body 102 wherein the holster body 102 is securable to a belt. The holster body 102 may be composed of a lightweight and sturdy material. The holster body 102 may be composed of leather or a high-grade polymer. The trigger guard cradle 104 may be composed of leather or a high-grade polymer. The trigger guard cradle 104 may accommodate different firearm sizes and shapes, providing a secure fit. The pair of slots 116 may allow for easy and secure mounting to belts or waist-worn accessories. The holster 100 secures the trigger guard 300 against a portion of the holster 100. The holster 100 securely holds the shotgun or rifle 400 on the hip of the wearer 200. The holster 102 provides hands-free securing of the shotgun or rifle 400 in the holster 102. The holster 102 may balance the shotgun or rifle 400 in an open position. The pair of slots 116 is for engaging a belt of the wearer wherein the belt is secured at a waist of the wearer. The trigger guard cradle 104 is stitched to the body portion 102.
A trigger guard cradle is provided for securing a trigger guard of the shotgun or rifle 400. The trigger guard cradle 104 includes a sloped upper edge 110, a rear portion 112 of the sloped upper edge 110 positioned higher than a front portion 114 of the sloped upper edge 110 wherein the sloped upper edge 110 secures the rifle grip along the side of the wearer. The holster includes attachment slots 116 for securing the holster 100 to a belt wherein the shotgun or rifle 400 is securable to the holster 100 by only the trigger guard 300. The holster may include a pair of slots on the holster body. The holster 100 provides hands-free securing of the shotgun or rifle 400 in the holster 100. The holster 100 balances the shotgun or rifle 400 in an open position. The trigger guard cradle 104 is stitched to the body portion.
Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Furthermore, it is understood that any of the features presented in the embodiments may be integrated into any of the other embodiments unless explicitly stated otherwise. The scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
In addition, the present invention has been described with reference to embodiments, it should be noted and understood that various modifications and variations can be crafted by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the foregoing disclosure should be interpreted as illustrative only and is not to be interpreted in a limiting sense. Further it is intended that any other embodiments of the present invention that result from any changes in application or method of use or operation, method of manufacture, shape, size, or materials which are not specified within the detailed written description or illustrations contained herein are considered within the scope of the present invention.
Insofar as the description above and the accompanying drawings disclose any additional subject matter that is not within the scope of the claims below, the inventions are not dedicated to the public and the right to file one or more applications to claim such additional inventions is reserved.
Although very narrow claims are presented herein, it should be recognized that the scope of this invention is much broader than presented by the claim. It is intended that broader claims will be submitted in an application that claims the benefit of priority from this application.
While this invention has been described with respect to at least one embodiment, the present invention can be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.
