公开(公告)号：US11313644B1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US16903547

申请日：2020-06-17

Applicant: U.S. Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Army

Inventor： John Kirk ,  Matthew J Hurley ,  Rachel L Matusek ,  Richard D Landry

IPC: F41C33/04 ,  F41C33/02 ,  A45F5/02 ,  A45F5/00

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems and methods for adjustably holding a device. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a male interlocking ring. The male interlocking ring includes a plurality of male interlocking members. The apparatus also includes a unitarily formed female interlocking plate. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate includes portions adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate also includes a flexible release lever. The flexible release lever partially extends laterally in one of the portions that are adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. Other embodiments relate to an ambidextrous holster sleeve, a holster and holster sleeve.

公开(公告)号：US12123679B1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17870966

申请日：2022-07-22

Applicant: U.S. Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Army

Inventor： John Kirk ,  Richard D Landry

IPC: F41C33/02 ,  A45F5/02 ,  F41C33/04 ,  A45F5/00

CPC classification number: F41C33/0263 ,  A45F5/021 ,  F41C33/045 ,  A45F2005/002 ,  A45F2005/025

Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed herein for holding and securing an item. In one embodiment the item holder includes at least one layer of material between two outer layers of material. The two outer layers are made of a different material than the material of the at least one layer of material. Portions of the two outer layers and the at least one layer are secured together to form an opened ended receptacle for receiving an item. A set of hook/loop fasteners are secured to the exterior of the receptacle. The item holder also includes a material loop adapted to receive the receptacle. The material loop includes an interior surface that includes a second set of hook/loop fasters adapted to contact the first set of hook/loop fasteners. Although not required, an insertion tool may be used for insertion of receptacle into the material loop.

公开(公告)号：US11747108B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US17698031

申请日：2022-03-18

Applicant: U.S. Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Army

Inventor： John Kirk ,  Matthew J Hurley ,  Rachel L Matuszek ,  Richard D Landry

IPC: F41C33/04 ,  F41C33/02 ,  A45F5/02 ,  A45F5/00

CPC classification number: F41C33/0263 ,  A45F5/021 ,  F41C33/045 ,  A45F2005/002 ,  A45F2005/025

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses, systems and methods for adjustably holding a device. For example, in one embodiment, an apparatus is provided that includes a male interlocking ring. The male interlocking ring includes a plurality of male interlocking members. The apparatus also includes a unitarily formed female interlocking plate. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate includes portions adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. The unitarily formed female interlocking plate also includes a flexible release lever. The flexible release lever partially extends laterally in one of the portions that are adapted to receive each of the plurality of male interlocking members. Other embodiments relate to an ambidextrous holster sleeve, a holster and holster sleeve.