Sep 16, 2025

US12416471 - Modular holster assembly

In an example, a mounting apparatus for releasably connecting a holster can include at least one clip and a canal. The canal can include a grooved path that can extend along a base of the canal, and an inner channel that can receive a plunger of a plunger device to secure the holster to mounting apparatus. The mounting apparatus can include a sliding pusher that can disengage the holster from the mounting apparatus. In some examples, a system can include a holster that can include a ring support structure having a cavity that can include a ring attachment structure. A mounting apparatus of the system can include a cavity that includes the slide lock, and an opening. The mounting apparatus further comprising openings through which portions of pinch plates can extend for disengaging the holster from the mounting apparatus.

Inventors: Douglas Schuda
Filing date: 2022-07-28

The patent describes a modular holster assembly featuring a mounting apparatus that includes a clip, a slide lock, and pinch plates for securely attaching and detaching the holster. The holster itself incorporates a ring support structure designed to engage with the mounting apparatus, enhancing versatility and ease of use.

Claim 1

A holster system comprising: a clip; a holster for supporting a tool, the holster comprising a ring support structure having a cavity comprising a ring attachment structure, the ring attachment structure comprising retention portions for engaging a gear head of a slide lock; and a mounting apparatus comprising a cavity that includes the slide lock, and an opening through which the gear head of the slide lock protrudes, the mounting apparatus further comprising openings through which portions of pinch plates can extend for disengaging the holster from the mounting apparatus. a clip; a holster for supporting a tool, the holster comprising a ring support structure having a cavity comprising a ring attachment structure, the ring attachment structure comprising retention portions for engaging a gear head of a slide lock; and a mounting apparatus comprising a cavity that includes the slide lock, and an opening through which the gear head of the slide lock protrudes, the mounting apparatus further comprising openings through which portions of pinch plates can extend for disengaging the holster from the mounting apparatus.

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