Security holster

• US 5,449,103 A
• Filed: 10/31/1994
• Issued: 09/12/1995
• Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1994
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Michael A. Tilley
• Original Assignee: Michael A. Tilley
• Inventors: Tilley, Michael A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Recla, Henry J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Hrycko, Peter S.
• Application Number:
  US08/331,412
• Time in Patent Office: 316 Days
• Field of Search: 224/191-193, 224/198, 224/206, 224/238, 224/242-245, 224/253, 224/911-913
• US Class Current: 224/244
• CPC Class Codes: F41A 17/063 comprising a transponder
• CPC Class Codes: F41C 33/0209 Pouch or pocket like containers for small arms covering all or most of the small arm
• CPC Class Codes: F41C 33/0263 having a locking system for preventing unauthorized or accidental removal of the small arm from the holster F41C33/0227 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F41C 33/029 combined with electronic devices, e.g. GPS
• CPC Class Codes: F41C 33/04 Special attachments therefor
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 224/911 Handgun holder formed of leather, fabric, or other flexible material
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 224/912 Handgun holder formed of metal or other rigid material

Abstract

An improved security holster comprising a solenoid having a plunger member positionable in a locked gun position wherein the plunger member extends through the trigger guard of the gun when the gun is disposed in a pocket defined by a holster body and positionable in an unlocked gun position wherein the plunger member is retracted from the trigger guard of the gun. The solenoid is connected to a power source and a magnetic reed switch is interposed between the solenoid and the power source to allow electrical continuity to be established between the power source and the solenoid by placing a magnet, located on an individual'"'"'s hand, near the switch. In an energized condition, the solenoid positions the plunger member in the unlocked position and in a non-energized condition the plunger member is biased in the locked gun position.

Claims

1. A security holster for carrying a gun having a trigger guard, the holster comprising:

a holster body defining a pocket for holding the gun, the holster body having an upper portion and a lower portion;

a solenoid mounted to the holster body having a plunger member positionable in a locked gun position wherein the plunger member extends through the trigger guard of the gun when the gun is disposed in the pocket of the holster body and in an unlocked gun position wherein the plunger member is retracted from the trigger guard of the gun to allow the gun to be drawn from the holster body;

power means for energizing the solenoid;

a magnetic reed switch interposed between the solenoid and the power means and located proximate the upper portion of the holster body, the magnetic reed switch being positionable in a closed position as an individual draws the gun from the holster body such that electrical continuity is established between the power means and the solenoid thereby placing the solenoid in an energized condition and moving the plunger member to the unlocked position, and the magnetic reed switch being positionable in an open position such that electrical continuity is interrupted between the power means and the solenoid thereby placing the solenoid in a non-energized condition such that the plunger member is positionable in the locked gun position; and

a magnet positioned on a hand of the individual wherein the magnet causes the magnetic reed switch to be positioned in the closed position when placed near the magnetic reed switch as the individual is drawing the gun from the holster body and wherein the magnet causes the magnetic reed switch to be positioned in the open position when the magnet is moved a distance away from the magnetic reed switch.

2. The security holster of claim 1 further comprising:

biasing means for biasing the plunger member into the locked gun position when the solenoid is in the non-energized condition.

3. The security holster of claim 2 wherein the biasing means is a coil spring disposed between the solenoid and the plunger member.

4. The security holster of claim 1 wherein the power means is a battery.

5. The security holster of claim 1 further comprising a glove worn by the individual, the glove having the magnet positioned thereon such that the magnet will be positioned near the magnetic reed switch when the individual is drawing the gun from the holster body.

6. The security holster of claim 1 further comprising a sleeve worn by the individual, the sleeve having the magnet positioned thereon such that the magnet will be positioned near the magnetic reed switch when the individual is drawing the gun from the holster body.

7. The security holster of claim 1 further comprising:

a housing secured to the holster body and configured to hold the solenoid and the battery.