U.S. patent application number 15/064133 was filed with the patent office on 2016-09-15 for concealed carry device for firearms.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jeff Young. Invention is credited to Jeff Young.
Application Number | 20160265876 15/064133 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56887510 |
Filed Date | 2016-09-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160265876 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Young; Jeff |
September 15, 2016 |
CONCEALED CARRY DEVICE FOR FIREARMS
Abstract
A device for carrying a handgun in a concealed manner includes a
stabilizer key capable of being secured to and/or carried on the
handgun. A clip is capable of being secured to apparel of a user.
The clip includes a receiver for releasably engaging the stabilizer
key, and allowing the stabilizer key to slide into and out of the
receiver of the clip for insertion and withdrawal of the
handgun.
Inventors: |
Young; Jeff; (Newport,
KY) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
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Type |
Young; Jeff |
Newport |
KY |
US |
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Family ID: |
56887510 |
Appl. No.: |
15/064133 |
Filed: |
March 8, 2016 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62130078 |
Mar 9, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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F41C 33/0245 20130101;
F41C 33/048 20130101 |
International
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F41C 33/04 20060101
F41C033/04; F41C 33/02 20060101 F41C033/02 |
Claims
1. A device for carrying a handgun in a concealed manner,
comprising: a stabilizer key capable of being secured to and/or
carried on the handgun, a clip capable of being secured to apparel
of a user, the clip including a receiver for releasably engaging
the stabilizer key, and allowing the stabilizer key to slide into
and out of the receiver of the clip for insertion and withdrawal of
the handgun.
2. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a lock movable
between locked and unlocked position for locking the stabilizer key
in the receiver in the locked position and allowing withdrawal of
the stabilizer key from the receiver in the unlocked position.
3. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a magnet secured to
the clip for providing further securement of the handgun to the
clip when the stabilizer key is engaged with the receiver.
4. The device of claim 1, wherein the stabilizer key further
comprises a raised rail element and the receiver further comprises
an elongate slot.
5. The device of claim 4, wherein the elongate slot is contained in
an adjustable element that allows an orientation of the elongate
slot to be angularly adjusted to change the angular orientation of
the handgun when the raised rail element is contained in the
elongate slot.
6. The device of claim 1, wherein an angular orientation between
the stabilizer key and the receiver is adjustable, and capable of
being locked in an adjusted angular orientation.
7. The device of claim 1, wherein the clip further comprises a
U-shaped element capable of being clipped over a waistband and/or
belt of a user.
8. The device of claim 7, wherein the U-shaped element further
includes a curved slot, and the receiver further comprises an
elongate slot for engaging the stabilizer key in a sliding manner,
and a fastening element coupling the receiver to the curved slot
allowing an angular orientation of the elongate slot to be adjusted
relative to the U-shaped element for adjusting an angular
orientation of the handgun.
9. A method for carrying a handgun in a concealed manner,
comprising: securing a clip to apparel of a user, the clip
including a receiver for releasably engaging a stabilizer key on a
handgun, and sliding the stabilizer key into the receiver of the
clip to releasably secure the handgun on the apparel of the
user.
10. The method of claim 9, further comprising: locking the
stabilizer key in the receiver with a locking element, and moving
the locking element to an unlocked position to allow withdrawal of
the stabilizer key from the receiver.
11. The method of claim 9, further comprising: securing the handgun
to the clip with a magnet when the stabilizer key is engaged with
the receiver.
12. The method of claim 9, wherein the stabilizer key further
comprises a raised rail element and the receiver further comprises
an elongate slot, and the method further comprising inserting the
raised rail element into the elongate slot.
13. The method of claim 12, further comprising adjusting an angular
orientation of the elongate slot to change the angular orientation
of the handgun when the raised rail element is contained in the
elongate slot.
14. The method of claim 9, further comprising changing an angular
orientation between the stabilizer key and the receiver and locking
the receiver in the adjusted angular orientation.
15. The method of claim 9, wherein the clip further comprises a
U-shaped element and the method further comprises clipping the
U-shaped element over a waistband and/or belt of a user.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the U-shaped element further
includes a curved slot, and the receiver further comprises an
elongate slot for engaging the stabilizer key in a sliding manner,
and a fastening element coupling the receiver to the curved slot,
and the method further comprises adjusting an angular orientation
of the elongate slot relative to the U-shaped element for adjusting
an angular orientation of the handgun.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the priority of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 62/130,078, filed on Mar. 9, 2015
(pending), the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference
herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention is specifically intended for civilians, off
duty police, plain clothes police, detectives, and anyone else who
wants to carry a concealed subcompact, compact, or, full size hand
gun without a holster while enhancing features such as
concealability, security, and comfort under the least amount of
clothes.
BACKGROUND
[0003] For many years and to this present day there have been many
ways and different systems for concealing a handgun for personal
protection. Options currently include: holsters outside the
waistband under an over coat, under the arm shoulder holsters,
inside the waist band holsters, and the list goes on. With many of
these systems the object is to not have your gun "print," or to
show through your clothes so no one knows you are carrying a gun.
At the present time the number one choice to carry a concealed
handgun is in a holster inside the waist band, referred to herein
as "IWB". With IWB holsters comes bulk, discomfort, and the
possibility of purchasing additional pants with a larger waist size
to accommodate the holster, not to mention adding even more
thickness to your gun, which in turn will make it "print" more. As
a result, many people will carry a smaller gun. The vast majority
of these IWB holsters do not have any means of securing the gun.
Others will have some sort of lock or strap, or other device for
further securing the weapon. An IWB is not intended for a fast
withdrawal from the holster when the gun is needed in a life and
death situation. Most of today's IWB holsters have a tension grip
on the hand gun to keep it from falling out of the holster, but no
means of preventing an unauthorized use of your hand gun. IWB
holsters are limited to either one angle for holstering the weapon,
or they are very limited as to the adjustability for individual
needs, and each IWB holster is specific to a particular hand gun,
i.e., they are not universal.
SUMMARY
[0004] Generally, the invention provides a device for carrying a
handgun in a concealed manner. The device includes a stabilizer key
capable of being secured to and/or otherwise carried on the handgun
as an integrated or separate unit, and a clip capable of being
secured to apparel of a user. The clip includes a receiver for
releasably engaging the stabilizer key, and allowing the stabilizer
key to slide into and out of the receiver of the clip for insertion
and withdrawal of the handgun. The device can include other
features and options, such as summarized below.
[0005] A lock is provided and is movable between locked and
unlocked positions for locking the stabilizer key in the receiver
in the locked position and allowing withdrawal of the stabilizer
key from the receiver in the unlocked position. A magnet is secured
to the clip for providing further securement of the handgun to the
clip when the stabilizer key is engaged with the receiver. The
stabilizer key further comprises a raised rail element and the
receiver further comprises an elongate slot. It will be appreciated
that the receiver and stabilizer key may take many other forms
instead. The elongate slot or other receiver is contained in an
adjustable element that allows an orientation of the elongate slot
or receiver to be angularly adjusted to adjust the angular
orientation of the handgun when the raised rail element is
contained in the elongate slot. The stabilizer key and therefore
the handgun are capable of being locked in the adjusted angular
orientation. The clip further comprises a U-shaped element capable
of being clipped over a waistband and/or belt of a user. The
U-shaped element further includes a curved slot. A fastening
element couples the receiver to the curved slot allowing the
angular orientation of the elongate slot to be adjusted relative to
the U-shaped element for adjusting an angular orientation of the
handgun as mentioned above.
[0006] The invention further provides a method for carrying a
handgun in a concealed manner. The method includes securing a clip
to apparel of a user, the clip including a receiver for releasably
engaging a stabilizer key on a handgun. The stabilizer key is slid
into the receiver of the clip to releasably secure the handgun on
the apparel of the user. The method can include further features
and/or steps as options such as summarized below.
[0007] The method further comprises locking the stabilizer key in
the receiver with a locking element, and moving the locking element
to an unlocked position to allow withdrawal of the stabilizer key
from the receiver. The handgun is secured to the clip with a magnet
when the stabilizer key is engaged with the receiver. The
stabilizer key further comprises a raised rail element and the
receiver further comprises an elongate slot, and the method further
comprises inserting the raised rail element into the elongate slot.
An angular orientation of the elongate slot is changed or adjusted
to change the angular orientation of the handgun when the raised
rail element is contained in the elongate slot. The receiver is
locked in the adjusted angular orientation. The clip further
comprises a U-shaped element and the method further comprises
clipping the U-shaped element over a waistband and/or belt of a
user. The U-shaped element further includes a curved slot, and a
fastening element couples the receiver to the curved slot. The
method further comprises adjusting an angular orientation of the
elongate slot relative to the U-shaped element for adjusting an
angular orientation of the handgun.
[0008] Various additional advantages and features will become more
readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon review
of the following detailed description of the illustrative
embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1A is an exploded perspective view showing all
components/hardware, along with receiver/rail relationship to each
other in accordance with one embodiment of the device.
[0010] FIG. 1B is a perspective view illustrating connection of the
raised rail into the receiver.
[0011] FIG. 2A is a perspective view illustrating connection of an
alternative embodiment of a raised rail into the receiver.
[0012] FIG. 2 depicts all components/hardware in exploded view,
along with the receiver and the alternative embodiment of the
raised rail.
[0013] FIGS. 3A and 3B are perspective views showing an embodiment
of a receiver, magnet, clip, and lock portion of the device from an
inside, or rear view.
[0014] FIGS. 4A and 4B are perspective views showing an embodiment
of a receiver, magnet, and clip portion of the device from an
inside, or rear view and without a lock portion installed.
[0015] FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views showing an embodiment
including the receiver, magnet, clip, and a lock portion from an
outside, or front view.
[0016] FIGS. 6A and 6B are perspective views showing the receiver,
magnet, and clip portion of the device from an outside, or front
view without a lock portion installed.
[0017] FIGS. 7A and 7B are perspective views showing the receiver,
clip, and lock portion of the device from an inside, or rear view
without any magnet.
[0018] FIGS. 8A and 8B are perspective views showing the receiver
and clip portion of the device from an inside, or rear view without
any lock or magnet.
[0019] FIGS. 9A and 9B are perspective views showing the receiver,
clip and lock portion from an outside, or front view.
[0020] FIGS. 10A and 10B are perspective views showing the receiver
and clip portions of the device from an outside, or front view
without the lock portion.
[0021] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the stabilizer key
portion of the device separate, and attached to a firearm in the
form of a handgun.
[0022] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an alternative raised rail
portion of a device both separated from, and attached to a firearm
in the form of a handgun.
[0023] FIG. 13 shows the device in working form attached to apparel
in the form of the waistband of a pair of pants and a belt, with
the firearm at an extreme angle.
[0024] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a handgun with an
alternative embodiment of a raised rail.
[0025] FIG. 14A is a perspective view illustrating insertion of a
raised rail or key element into a receiver of the device.
[0026] FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of an alternative
embodiment of a clip having a receiver, and being angularly
adjustable to adjust the angle of a firearm as desired by a
user.
[0027] FIG. 16 is an assembled perspective view of the clip and
receiver of FIG. 15.
[0028] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken generally along line
17-17 of FIG. 16 but also showing the raised rail.
[0029] FIG. 18A is an elevational view of the clip and receiver of
FIG. 16.
[0030] FIG. 18B is an elevational view similar to FIG. 18A, but
with a slotted portion of the receiver removed for clarity and
showing angular adjustment with respect to the clip portion of the
device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a first embodiment of the device
1. In FIG. 1A, the device 1 is comprised of a stabilizer key 40 in
the form of an elongate rail. In this embodiment, the elongate rail
40 comprises an assembly of two outer pieces 40a, 40c and an inner
piece 40b secured together by, for example, threaded fasteners 90.
The rail 40 is secured to the side of the firearm 2, such as a
handgun, by any convenience or desired manner, e.g., adhesive.
Alternatively, the stabilizer key 40 may be integrally formed with
the firearm 2. The stabilizer key 40 may take other forms, such as
raised elements of other shapes. The device 1 is further comprised
of a receiver 10, a U-shaped clip 20, and a lock 30. The lock 30
aligns with the elongate slot portion 10a in the receiver 10 and is
secured by threaded fasteners 80 and nuts 70 to a curved slot 20a
in the U-shaped clip 20. This will be described further below.
[0032] FIG. 1B illustrates how the stabilizer key 40 or elongate
rail in this embodiment slides into the elongate slot 10a of the
receiver 10. As shown in FIG. 13, the U-shaped clip 20 fits over
the waistband and/or belt 22 of a user and the handgun 2 may then
be secured to the outer side of the U-shaped clip 20 by sliding the
elongate rail 40 into the elongate slot 10a of the receiver 10. The
lock 30 is used to optionally further secure the end of the rail 40
and thereby prevent inadvertent withdrawal or removal of the
handgun 2. In this regard, a tab 30a of the lock engages the end of
the rail 40. To remove the handgun 2, the user lifts up slightly on
the outer end portion 30b or bent portion of the lock 30 to release
the rail 40 and allow the rail 40 to be slid out of the elongate
slot 10a. For this purpose, the lock 30 is resilient and springs
back to its original locked position.
[0033] FIGS. 2 and 2A illustrate another embodiment in which an
elongate rail 50 is a single integral element again adhered to the
outside of the handgun 2 by any desired manner, such as using any
suitable adhesive. It may instead comprise an element integral with
the firearm 2. This embodiment further includes a magnet 60 that is
retained between the receiver 10 and the lock 30 and held in place
by the lock 30 as best shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B. The rail 50 may be
formed from magnetic material, such as carbon steel, and the magnet
60 is a strong permanent magnet (e.g., neodymium) such that the
magnetic force will hold the rail 50 within the elongate slot 10a
without the need for a mechanical lock system.
[0034] FIGS. 4A and 4B are similar to FIGS. 3A and 3B, but
illustrate the device 1 without the lock 30. In this case, the
magnet 60 may be secured in any desired manner.
[0035] FIGS. 5A and 5B are rear views illustrating the assembly of
the lock 30, the magnet 60, and the receiver 10, together with the
U-shaped clip 20.
[0036] FIGS. 6A and 6B are similar views to FIGS. 5A and 5B, but
illustrate the assembly without the lock 30 and, for example, the
magnet 60 secured to the receiver 10 in any other desired
manner.
[0037] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate the assembly as shown in FIGS. 5A
and 5B without the magnet 60, but including the lock 30 secured
with fasteners 80.
[0038] FIGS. 8A and 8B are similar to FIGS. 7A and 7B, but
illustrate the device 1 without the lock 30 and without the magnet
60. It will be appreciated that in various designs or embodiments,
the elongate slot 10a itself may hold the elongate raised rail 40,
50 or other key in place in any suitable manner, such as by way of
a friction fit.
[0039] FIGS. 9A and 9B are similar to FIGS. 8A and 8B, but
illustrate a rear view of the device 1, including the lock 30
secured by fasteners 70, 80 to the curved slot 20a.
[0040] FIGS. 10A and 10B are respective rear views of the device 1,
without any lock 30 secured in place and without any magnet 60, but
with only the receiver 10 secured to the U-shaped clip 20 by way of
threaded fasteners 70, 80 received in the curved slot 20a. It will
be appreciated that when these fasteners 70, 80 are tightened, the
receiver 10 will be locked at a desired angular orientation, such
as the orientation shown. The range of adjustment angles may vary,
such as from about 20.degree. to horizontal to about 90.degree. to
horizontal. This sets the angular orientation of the handgun 2 as
desired by the user, depending on their preferences for that angle,
as well as preferences for the location at which the U-shaped clip
20 will be secured to the apparel of the user.
[0041] FIGS. 11 and 12 are respective views illustrating the two
embodiments of the elongate rail 50, 40 secured to the side of the
handgun 2. As mentioned previously, FIG. 13 illustrates the handgun
2 secured to the device 1 from a perspective inside the waistband
20 of a pair of pants.
[0042] FIGS. 14 and 14A illustrate another possible embodiment for
an elongate, raised rail 100 secured to the side of a handgun 2 and
insertion of the rail 100 within a receiver 110 comprising an
elongate hole 110a.
[0043] FIGS. 15 through 18 illustrate another embodiment of the
invention comprising a receiver 10 that engages a rail 40 (FIG.
17). The receiver 10 again is a plate assembled to align a slot 10a
with a curved slot 20a in a U-shaped clip 20', and the device 1'
further includes an elongate plate 120 aligned with the slot 10a
for essentially allowing the rail 40 to be slid between the
receiver plate 10 and the elongate plate 120 with a snug fit as the
rail 40 slides into the elongate slot 10a, as best shown in FIGS.
16 and 17. The receiver plate 10 is fastened to the elongate plate
120 and the clip 20' by a pair of threaded fasteners 130, nuts 140
and washers 150 such that the receiver plate 10 and the attached
elongate plate 120 may be oriented as desired along with curved
slot 20a as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B. The various components of
the device 1' may be formed from any material or combinations of
materials, such as metal(s) and/or nonmetals (e.g., polymers). As
previously mentioned, the angular orientation will determine the
angular orientation of the handgun 2 (FIG. 1) that is engaged with
the receiver plate 10 and elongate plate 120 as the rail 40 slides
into the slot 10a. The orientation of the receiver plate 10 and
elongate plate 120 is locked by tightening the fasteners 130 at the
desired location along the curved slot 20a.
[0044] Devices made with accordance with the various aspects
described herein may be secured to any type of apparel worn by a
user, such as pants and/or belts of any suitable design. The device
is also ambidextrous and may even be positioned at any point along
the user's waist, including the left, the right, or the front or
rear. By utilizing the angular orientation that is most extreme,
e.g., approximately 20.degree. from horizontal, the user can make
the firearm appear smaller, and produce a better angle from which
to draw the firearm. Of course, the same benefits are realized for
smaller firearms as well. With a lock, as disclosed herein for
example, or using other manners of firmly securing the stabilizer
key, the firearm will be secure within the device but still easily
drawn. The device may be used inside or outside the waistband, and
alternatively may be clipped onto any vertical belt as in backpacks
or other shoulder-type straps. The device allows the user to
withdraw their firearm in one swift move, reaching for the firearm
and withdrawing in the same desired direction. Many other systems
require the user to unlock in one direction and then proceed to
withdraw the firearm in another direction. As mentioned above, the
various components of the device may be formed of any desired
materials or combinations of materials. Some examples include
polypropylene, Kydex.RTM. (acrylic PVC), PVC, acrylic or other
polymers, and various types of metals, such as steel, stainless
steel, titanium, cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, etc. One
manner of wearing the device will position the receiver inside the
waistband of the user's pants with a portion of the clip extending
over the upper edge of the user's pants and engaging with the
user's belt. Another manner will position the receiver outside the
user's pants. In essence, the clip will contain the upper edge of
the pants and belt.
[0045] While the present invention has been illustrated by the
description of specific embodiments thereof, and while the
embodiments have been described in considerable detail, it is not
intended to restrict or in any way limit the scope of the appended
claims to such detail. The various features discussed herein may be
used alone or in any combination. Additional advantages and
modifications will readily appear to those skilled in the art. The
invention in its broader aspects is therefore not limited to the
specific details, representative apparatus and methods and
illustrative examples shown and described. Accordingly, departures
may be made from such details without departing from the scope or
spirit of the general inventive concept.
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