ADJUSTABLE,INTERCHANGEABLE HOLSTER

Abstract

A passive retention holster including a holster body and at least one compatible holster accessory, wherein the holster body includes a cavity, configured to realisably receive and retain a preselected handgun frictionally therein. The holster body is provided with a first adjustable attachment formation, located on one side of the holster body, wherein the first attachment formation is dimensioned and configured to render the body operatively securable, adjustably, to the compatible holster accessory; and a second adjustable attachment formation, located on an opposing side of the holster body, relative to the first attachment formation, wherein the second attachment formation is dimensioned and configured to render the body operatively securable, adjustably, to the compatible holster accessory. The compatible holster accessory is provided with a corresponding attachment formation, dimensioned and configured to render the compatible holster accessory operatively securable to the opposing sides of the holster body.

Claims

1. A versatile, passive retention holster comprising a holster body and at least one compatible, interchangeable and adjustable, holster accessory, wherein the holster body comprises a cavity, dimensioned and configured to realisably receive and retain a preselected handgun frictionally therein, and, wherein the holster body further comprises a first adjustable attachment formation, located on one side of the holster body, wherein the first attachment formation is dimensioned and configured to render the holster body operatively securable, adjustably to the compatible holster accessory; and a second adjustable attachment formation, located on an opposing side of the holster body, relative to the first attachment formation, wherein the second attachment formation is dimensioned and configured to render the body operatively securable, adjustably to the compatible holster accessory; and wherein the compatible holster accessory comprises a corresponding attachment formation, correspondingly dimensioned and configured to render the compatible holster accessory operatively securable, adjustably and interchangeably, to the opposing sides of the holster body via the first and the second attachment formations; thereby rendering the holster interchangeably locatable and usable adjustably for a left- and a right-handed user on a user's body.

2. The holster as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and the second attachment formations comprise a plurality of apertures, configured to receive at least one securing protrusion of the compatible holster accessory.

3. The holster as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and the second attachment formations comprise at least one circular aperture and at least one angled slit, wherein both the aperture and the slit are dimensioned and configured to receive at least one securing protrusion of the compatible holster accessory slidably adjustable between a plurality of orientations, enabling the position of the holster body to be slidably adjustable and securable relative to the compatible holster accessory.

4. The holster as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and the second attachment formations comprise at least one circular aperture and at least one kidney-shaped slit, rendering the position of the holster body slidably adjustable and securable, both in a plane parallel to, rotatably around an axis with, and angularly transversely relative to the compatible accessory.

5. The holster as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cavity of the holster body is contoured to fit closely with an exterior profile of the preselected handgun.

6. The holster as claimed in claim 5, wherein the cavity is contoured to receive the preselected handgun snugly, frictionally therein, thereby enabling the holster body to provide frictional resistance against insertion and removal of the handgun from the holster body.

7. The holster as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holster body further comprises three adjacent walls, contoured to fit closely around an exterior profile of the preselected handgun, wherein the walls defining a top wall, a first and a second, opposing side wall, collectively providing a longitudinal channel with an open rear and an opposing, open front end, with the side walls terminating oppositely the top wall in a longitudinal slot, extending at least partially between the two opposing ends, wherein the slot defines a bottom of the holster body.

8. The holster as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first and the second side walls terminate in corresponding, opposed first and second flanges, extending at least partially along the longitudinal slot.

9. The holster as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first and the second flanges are provided with corresponding, adjustable attachment formations, dimensioned and configured to secure the opposed flanges at a preselected, adjustable distance to each other.

10. The holster as claimed in claim 9, wherein the adjustable attachment formations are dimensioned and configured to adjust the distance between the secured flanges, and thereby a circumference of the holster body, to a preselected level, thereby adjusting a frictional resistance of the holster body against insertion and removal of the handgun from the holster body.

11. The holster as claimed in claim 7, wherein the holster body further comprises a relatively thin-walled, single sheet of resiliently flexible, material, sufficiently rigid and suitably dimensioned and configured to define the three adjacent walls, with the top wall, the first and the second, opposing side walls integrally linked to provide collectively the longitudinal channel with the open rear and the opposing, open front end, with the side walls terminating oppositely the top wall in the longitudinal slot.

12. The holster as claimed in claim 11, wherein the material is selected from a group consisting of plastic polymers, metal alloys, and the like.

13. The holster as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compatible holster accessory is selected from the group consisting of an interchangeable, adjustable belt clip, waistband clip, belt spacer assembly and cover plate, rendering the compatible holster accessory operatively securable, adjustably and interchangeably, to the opposing sides of the holster body via the first and the second attachment formations, and wherein the holster is interchangeably locatable and usable, adjustably, for a left- and a right-handed user on the user's body.

14. A kit for a versatile, passive retention holster, the kit including a holster body and at least one compatible, interchangeable and adjustable holster accessory, wherein the holster body comprises a cavity, dimensioned and configured to realisably receive and retain a preselected handgun n frictionally therein, wherein the holster body further comprises a first adjustable attachment formation, located on one side of the holster body, wherein the first attachment formation is dimensioned and configured to render the holster body operatively securable, adjustably to the compatible holster accessory; and a second adjustable attachment formation, located on an opposing side of the holster body, relative to the first attachment formation, wherein the second attachment formation is dimensioned and configured to render the body operatively securable, adjustably, to the compatible holster accessory; and wherein the compatible holster accessory comprises a corresponding attachment formation, correspondingly dimensioned and configured to render the compatible holster accessory operatively securable, adjustably and interchangeably, to the opposing sides of the holster body via the first and the second attachment formations; thereby rendering the holster interchangeably locatable and usable, adjustably, for a left- and a right-handed user on a user's body.

15. (canceled)

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] A non-limiting embodiment of the invention shall now be described with referenced to the accompanying drawings wherein:

[0030] FIG. 1 is a front-perspective view of a modular adjustable handgun holster in accordance with the invention;

[0031] FIG. 2 is a rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0032] FIG. 3 is a front view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0034] FIG. 5 is a right-side view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0035] FIG. 6 is a left-side view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0036] FIG. 7 is a top view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0037] FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1;

[0038] FIG. 9 is an exploded, rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, indicating how a compatible accessory is attached thereto;

[0039] FIG. 10 is a rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, with a compatible accessory attached thereto;

[0040] FIG. 11 is an exploded, rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, indicating how an alternative compatible accessory is attached thereto;

[0041] FIG. 12 is a rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, with an alternative compatible accessory attached thereto;

[0042] FIG. 13 is an exploded, rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, indicating how a further alternative compatible accessory is attached thereto;

[0043] FIG. 14 is a rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, with a further alternative compatible accessory attached thereto;

[0044] FIG. 15 is an exploded, rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, indicating how a further alternative compatible accessory is attached thereto;

[0045] FIG. 16 is a rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, with a further alternative compatible accessory attached thereto;

[0046] FIG. 17 is an exploded, rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, indicating how a further alternative compatible accessory is attached thereto;

[0047] FIG. 18 is a rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, with a further alternative compatible accessory attached thereto;

[0048] FIG. 19 is an exploded, rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, indicating how a further alternative compatible accessory is attached thereto; and

[0049] FIG. 20 is a rear-perspective view of the modular adjustable handgun holster, as illustrated in FIG. 1, with a further alternative compatible accessory attached thereto.

[0050] A modular adjustable handgun holster 1 as illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 8 comprises a holster body 2 defining a cavity 3 configured to realisably receive a preselected handgun (not shown) therein. The holster body 2 is contoured to closely fit the exterior profile of the preselected handgun (not shown), allowing the compatible handgun to fit snugly within the holster body, thereby providing frictional resistance against the insertion and removal of the handgun from the holster body.

[0051] The holster body 2 comprises a first side wall 4, a curved top wall 5 and a second, opposed side wall 6 defining the cavity 3. The cavity 3 is in the form of a longitudinal channel. The first and the second side walls 4, 6 terminate at the bottom part of the holster body 2, defining a longitudinal slot or opening 7 across the length of the holster body. The first and the second side walls 4, 6 terminate in opposed flanges 8, 9 that extend laterally from the first and the second side walls towards the longitudinal slot 7, extending across the length of the holster body 2.

[0052] Each of the flanges 8, 9 is provided with three equi-spaced circular holes 10, configured to be connectable to a spacer assembly 11. The spacer assembly 11 comprises of at least one spacer, configured to be positioned across the longitudinal opening 7 between the flanges 8, 9, and attached to at least one of the holes 10. The spacer assembly 11 is configured to allow the distance between the flanges 8, 9 to be adjusted, thereby adjusting the width of the longitudinal opening 7. The adjustment of the width of the longitudinal opening 7 allows the size of the cavity 3 to be adjusted, thereby causing the frictional resistance of the holster body 3 against the insertion and removal of the handgun from the holster body to be adjusted.

[0053] The first and the second side walls 4, 6 are each further provided with attachment formations 12, 13 that are each configured to be connectable to at least one compatible holster accessory. Each of the attachment formations comprises a plurality of circular holes 14, and a plurality of angled slits 15. The angled slits 15 are primarily kidney shaped. The attachment formations 12, 13 are configured to receive the locking protrusions of compatible holster accessories. The angled slits 15 are configured to allow at least one of the locking protrusions of a compatible holster accessories to be attached in a plurality of positions relative to the locking protrusion that is attached to one of the circular holes 14. This allows the position of the holster body to be adjusted relative to the holster accessory. Furthermore, and due to each of the first and the second side walls 4, 6 being provided with respective attachment formations 12, 13, compatible holster accessories can be attached on either side of the holster body, depending on the preferences of the user.

[0054] As indicated in FIGS. 9 and 10, a belt clip 16 can be attached to the holster body 2, by attaching at least one of its locking protrusions 17 to at least one of the equi-spaced circular holes 10.

[0055] As indicated in FIGS. 11 and 12, an adjustable belt clip 18 can be attached to the holster body 2, by attaching at its locking protrusions 19 to at least one of the circular holes 14, and at least one of the angled slits 15 of either the attachment formations 12, 13.

[0056] As indicated in FIGS. 13 and 14, an adjustable waistband clip 20 can be attached to the holster body 2, by attaching its locking protrusions 21 to at least one of the circular holes 14, and at least one of the angled slits 15 of either of the attachment formations 12, 13.

[0057] As indicated in FIGS. 15 and 16, an adjustable belt clip 22 can be attached to the holster body 2, by attaching its locking protrusions 23 to at least one of the circular holes 14, and at least one of the angled slits 15 of either of the attachment formations 12, 13.

[0058] As indicated in FIGS. 17 and 18, a belt spacer assembly 24 can be attached to the holster body 2, by attaching at least one of its locking protrusions 25 to at least one of the equi-spaced circular holes 10.

[0059] As indicated by FIGS. 19 and 20, a cover plate 26 can be attached to the holster body 2, by attaching its locking protrusions (not shown) to at least one of the circular holes 14, and/or at least one of the angled slits 15 of either of the attachment formations 12, 13

[0060] It will be appreciated that many variations in detail are possible without departing from the scope and/or spirit of the inventions as defined in the consistory statements and/or as described in the specific embodiment hereinabove, such as offering additional, compatible holster accessories that are operatively securable, adjustably and interchangeably, to the opposing sides of the holster body via the first and the second attachment formations, to render the holster interchangeably locatable and usable, adjustably, for a left- and a right-handed user on the user's body.