The present disclosure relates to holsters, and more specifically to holsters that receive and secure a radio communications device therein.
One embodiment relates to a holster for a communications device. The holster includes a backing, a pouch, a first coupler, a second coupler, a strap assembly, and a liner. The backing has a first longitudinal edge, an opposing second longitudinal edge, a first lateral edge, and an opposing second lateral edge. The pouch has a front wall, a first sidewall, an opposing second sidewall, and a bottom wall. The pouch includes a first securing element disposed along the front wall. The first sidewall is coupled along the first longitudinal edge of the backing. The opposing second sidewall is coupled along the opposing second longitudinal edge of the backing. The bottom wall is coupled along the opposing second lateral edge of the backing. The backing and the pouch cooperatively define a cavity configured to selectively receive the communications device. The first coupler is secured to the backing along the first lateral edge proximate the first longitudinal edge. The first coupler defines a first eyelet that extends through a first component of the first coupler and the backing. The second coupler is secured to the backing along the first lateral edge proximate the opposing second longitudinal edge. The second coupler defines a second eyelet that extends through a second component of the second coupler and the backing. The strap assembly is coupled to the backing and selectively couplable with the pouch. The strap assembly includes a cord, a handle, and a second securing element.
The cord extends through the first eyelet and the second eyelet. The handle is coupled to the cord along a portion of the cord opposite the backing. The second securing element is disposed along a rear surface of the handle. The second securing element is selectively couplable to the first securing element of the pouch. The liner is disposed within the cavity along at least one of an interior surface of the backing and an interior surface of the pouch. The liner includes at least one of a fire resistant material and a fire retardant material.
Another embodiment relates to a holster for a communications device. The holster includes a backing, a pouch, a strap assembly, and a liner. The backing has a first longitudinal edge, an opposing second longitudinal edge, a first lateral edge, and an opposing second lateral edge. The backing includes a first loop coupled along the first lateral edge proximate the first longitudinal edge and a second loop coupled along the first lateral edge proximate the opposing second longitudinal edge. The pouch has a front wall, a first sidewall, an opposing second sidewall, and a bottom wall. The pouch includes a first securing element disposed along the front wall. The first sidewall is coupled along the first longitudinal edge of the backing. The opposing second sidewall is coupled along the opposing second longitudinal edge of the backing. The bottom wall is coupled along the opposing second lateral edge of the backing. The backing and the pouch cooperatively define a cavity configured to selectively receive the communications device. The strap assembly is coupled to the backing and selectively couplable with the pouch. The strap assembly includes a cord, a handle, and a second securing element.
The cord extends through the first loop and the second loop. The handle is coupled to the cord along a portion of the cord opposite the backing. The second securing element is disposed along a rear surface of the handle. The second securing element is selectively couplable to the first securing element of the pouch. The liner is disposed within the cavity along at least one of an interior surface of the backing and an interior surface of the pouch. The liner includes at least one of a fire resistant material and a fire retardant material.
Still another embodiment relates to a holster for a communications device. The holster includes a backing, a pouch, a strap assembly, and a liner. The pouch is coupled to the backing. The backing and the pouch cooperatively define a cavity configured to selectively receive the communications device. The strap assembly is coupled to the backing and selectively couplable with the pouch. The liner is disposed within the cavity. The liner includes at least one of a fire resistant material and a fire retardant material.
The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being carried out in various ways. Alternative exemplary embodiments relate to other features and combinations of features as may be recited herein.
The disclosure will become more fully understood from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements, in which:
Before turning to the figures, which illustrate the exemplary embodiments in detail, it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the terminology is for the purpose of description only and should not be regarded as limiting.
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According to an exemplary embodiment, the plate 22 of the backing 20 provides rigidity to the backing 20 such that the holster 10 holds the shape thereof. The plate 22 may be manufactured from a metal material (e.g., aluminum, etc.), a plastic material, a composite material (e.g., carbon fiber, etc.), and/or still other suitable materials that can provide rigidity to the backing 20. According to an exemplary embodiment, the interior liner 24 of the backing 20 is manufactured from a fire resistant material and/or a fire retardant material. In one embodiment, the interior liner 24 is manufactured from a soft, pliant, and human skin-friendly fabric that is both flame resistant and provides heat blocking performance. By way of example, the interior liner 24 may be manufactured from Kovenex™ M-Style KOV-PR-0208 fabric. In other embodiments, the interior liner 24 is manufactured from still another suitable material. The exterior liner 26 of the backing 20 may be manufactured from a water resistant material, a water proof material, a cut resistant material, a tear resistant material, a wear resistant material, and/or a heavy duty material (e.g., Kevlar®, nylon, etc.).
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According to an exemplary embodiment, the interior liner 52 of the pouch 40 is manufactured from a fire resistant material and/or a fire retardant material. In one embodiment, the interior liner 52 of the pouch 40 is manufactured from the same material as the interior liner 24 of the backing 20. In other embodiments, the interior liner 52 of the pouch 40 is manufactured from a different material than the interior liner 24 of the backing 20. In one embodiment, the front wall 42, the left sidewall 44, the right sidewall 46, and/or the bottom wall 48 of the pouch 40 are manufactured from the same material as the exterior liner 26 of the backing 20. In other embodiments, the front wall 42, the left sidewall 44, the right sidewall 46, and/or the bottom wall 48 of the pouch 40 are manufactured from a different material than the exterior liner 26 of the backing 20.
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According to an exemplary embodiment, the pouch 40 of the holster 100 includes the front wall 42, the left sidewall 44, the right sidewall 46, the bottom wall 48, the interior liner 52, the pouch securing element 54, the bottom aperture 56, and/or the tabs 58. According to an exemplary embodiment, the strap assembly 60 of the holster 100 includes the strap cord 62, the strap handle 64, and/or the strap securing element 66. As shown in
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According to an exemplary embodiment, the D-rings 94 of the ring assemblies 90 facilitate coupling the holster 100 to a strap, belt, or other device that can be worn by a user of the holster 100. In other embodiments, the ring assemblies 90 are replaced with the first loops 30, the second loops 32, and the coupling rings 80. In still other embodiments, the ring assemblies 90 are replaced with clips, clasps, ties, and/or still other types of suitable coupling elements. As shown in
As utilized herein, the terms “approximately,” “about,” “substantially,” and similar terms are intended to have a broad meaning in harmony with the common and accepted usage by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the subject matter of this disclosure pertains. It should be understood by those of skill in the art who review this disclosure that these terms are intended to allow a description of certain features described and claimed without restricting the scope of these features to the precise numerical ranges provided. Accordingly, these terms should be interpreted as indicating that insubstantial or inconsequential modifications or alterations of the subject matter described and claimed are considered to be within the scope of the invention as recited in the appended claims.
It should be noted that the terms “exemplary” and “example” as used herein to describe various embodiments is intended to indicate that such embodiments are possible examples, representations, and/or illustrations of possible embodiments (and such term is not intended to connote that such embodiments are necessarily extraordinary or superlative examples).
The terms “coupled,” “connected,” and the like, as used herein, mean the joining of two members directly or indirectly to one another. Such joining may be stationary (e.g., permanent, etc.) or moveable (e.g., removable, releasable, etc.). Such joining may be achieved with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being integrally formed as a single unitary body with one another or with the two members or the two members and any additional intermediate members being attached to one another.
References herein to the positions of elements (e.g., “top,” “bottom,” “above,” “below,” “between,” etc.) are merely used to describe the orientation of various elements in the figures. It should be noted that the orientation of various elements may differ according to other exemplary embodiments, and that such variations are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure.
Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, Z, X and Y, X and Z, Y and Z, or X, Y, and Z (i.e., any combination of X, Y, and Z). Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present, unless otherwise indicated.
It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the systems as shown in the exemplary embodiments is illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example, elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple parts or elements. It should be noted that the elements and/or assemblies of the components described herein may be constructed from any of a wide variety of materials that provide sufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present inventions. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the preferred and other exemplary embodiments without departing from scope of the present disclosure or from the spirit of the appended claims.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/650,428, filed Mar. 30, 2018, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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