×

Security holster thumb-break

  • US 5,127,566 A
  • Filed: 04/12/1991
  • Issued: 07/07/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An assembly for releasably securing a holster safety strap to a holster, comprising:

  • a securing device pivotably attached to one of the strap and the holster; and

    means for releasably fastening the safety strap to the holster;

    said means for releasably fastening comprising a first fastener member affixed to the strap and a second fastener member, engageable with said first fastener member, affixed to said securing device;

    said first and second fastener members being relatively rotatable when engaged;

    said securing device further being pivotable between a first, unlocking position and a second, securing position;

    said securing device in said first position, allowing the disengagement of said fastener members; and

    said securing device in said second position, with said fastener members having been relatively rotated from an engagement position, inhibiting disengagement of said fastener members, to provide additional security in a holster safety strap.

View all claims
  • 11 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×