US12416470 - Holster with retention device and related methods

The patent describes a holster designed for firearms, featuring a body with a cavity to securely hold the firearm and a retention device that includes a flexible arm to apply pressure against the firearm. This retention mechanism is adjustable, allowing for customization of the grip on the firearm for enhanced security and accessibility.

Claim 1

1. A holster for a firearm, the holster comprising: a holster body comprising a proximal wall to be adjacent a user, a distal wall opposite the proximal wall and defining a cavity therebetween to receive the firearm, a first longitudinal side coupling the proximal wall and the distal wall, and a second longitudinal side opposite the first longitudinal side; and a first retention device comprising an anchor body coupled between the proximal wall and the distal wall at the second longitudinal side, a flexible arm extending from the anchor body and to press against the firearm when in the cavity, and an adjustable feature carried by the anchor body and configured to bias the flexible arm against the firearm, the flexible arm comprising a first surface abutting the adjustable feature, and a second surface opposite the first surface and abutting the firearm, the first surface defining a raised portion abutting the adjustable feature, the second surface defining a flat portion abutting the firearm. a holster body comprising a proximal wall to be adjacent a user, a distal wall opposite the proximal wall and defining a cavity therebetween to receive the firearm, a first longitudinal side coupling the proximal wall and the distal wall, and a second longitudinal side opposite the first longitudinal side; and a proximal wall to be adjacent a user, a distal wall opposite the proximal wall and defining a cavity therebetween to receive the firearm, a first longitudinal side coupling the proximal wall and the distal wall, and a second longitudinal side opposite the first longitudinal side; and a first retention device comprising an anchor body coupled between the proximal wall and the distal wall at the second longitudinal side, a flexible arm extending from the anchor body and to press against the firearm when in the cavity, and an adjustable feature carried by the anchor body and configured to bias the flexible arm against the firearm, the flexible arm comprising a first surface abutting the adjustable feature, and a second surface opposite the first surface and abutting the firearm, the first surface defining a raised portion abutting the adjustable feature, the second surface defining a flat portion abutting the firearm. an anchor body coupled between the proximal wall and the distal wall at the second longitudinal side, a flexible arm extending from the anchor body and to press against the firearm when in the cavity, and an adjustable feature carried by the anchor body and configured to bias the flexible arm against the firearm, the flexible arm comprising a first surface abutting the adjustable feature, and a second surface opposite the first surface and abutting the firearm, the first surface defining a raised portion abutting the adjustable feature, the second surface defining a flat portion abutting the firearm.

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