Jul 15, 2025

US12359890 - Firearm holster with backside tensioning

A firearm holster that includes a back pad having front and back sides. The firearm holster includes a rigid front plate connected to the front side of the back pad. The front side of the back pad and the rigid front plate define a pocket. The firearm holster includes a first tensioning mechanism connected to the back side of the back pad. The first tensioning mechanism is configured to vary tension applied to a firearm within the pocket. The firearm holster may include a second tensioning mechanism connected to the back side of the back pad. The second tensioning mechanism is configured to vary tension applied to the firearm within the pocket. The orientation of the tensioning mechanisms may be varied to vary the tension applied to a firearm positioned within the pocket of the holster. One or more compressible washers may be used to vary the tension.

Assignee: ADAPTIVE TACTICAL LLC
Inventors: Nickolas Cody Hoffer, James K. Bentley
Filing date: 2024-02-26

firearmholstertensioning

The patent describes a firearm holster featuring a back pad with adjustable tensioning mechanisms that allow for varying the tension applied to a firearm within its pocket. This design aims to enhance the fit and retention of the firearm by utilizing compressible washers and a rigid front plate.

Claim 1

A firearm holster comprising: a back pad having a front side and a back side; a rigid front plate connected to the front side of the back pad, wherein the front side of the back pad and the rigid front plate define a pocket configured to contact at least a portion of a firearm; and a first tensioning mechanism connected to the back side of the back pad, wherein the first tensioning mechanism comprises a first plate comprising a first leg that is configured to contact and deform the back side of the back pad and thereby vary tension applied to the firearm when within the pocket. a back pad having a front side and a back side; a rigid front plate connected to the front side of the back pad, wherein the front side of the back pad and the rigid front plate define a pocket configured to contact at least a portion of a firearm; and a first tensioning mechanism connected to the back side of the back pad, wherein the first tensioning mechanism comprises a first plate comprising a first leg that is configured to contact and deform the back side of the back pad and thereby vary tension applied to the firearm when within the pocket.

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