US12420525 - Re-moldable holster

The patent describes a customizable holster for firearms that features a three-layer construction, including a thermoplastic composite layer that can be softened and molded by the end user. This design allows the holster to conform to the specific shape and size of various firearms, ensuring a secure fit when cooled.

Claim 1

1. An end-user customizable holster for holding a firearm selected from a group of firearms each conforming to a predefined shape and size range, the holster comprising: a first layer of a first material defining an outer surface of the holster; a second layer of a second material defining an inner surface of the holster; and a third layer sandwiched between the first layer and the second layer, the third layer being a thermoplastic composite material having ultra-high strength thermoplastic fibers fully wetted within a thermoplastic polymer matrix resin, the third layer having dimensions different from the first and second layers and selectively shaped and positioned at select locations along the first and second layers in correspondence with generally protruding portions common to the group of firearms and not in other locations, an assembly of the first layer, the second layer, and a third layer being formed to define a holster blank generally compatible with the predefined shape and size range of the group of firearms, a heating of the holster blank between a predetermined temperature range achievable by the end user with a water bath to soften the third layer to facilitate molding of the holster blank around the firearm, a resultant structure conforming to the specific firearm and its holding orientation being maintained upon the holster blank being cooled to below the predetermined temperature range. a first layer of a first material defining an outer surface of the holster; a second layer of a second material defining an inner surface of the holster; and a third layer sandwiched between the first layer and the second layer, the third layer being a thermoplastic composite material having ultra-high strength thermoplastic fibers fully wetted within a thermoplastic polymer matrix resin, the third layer having dimensions different from the first and second layers and selectively shaped and positioned at select locations along the first and second layers in correspondence with generally protruding portions common to the group of firearms and not in other locations, an assembly of the first layer, the second layer, and a third layer being formed to define a holster blank generally compatible with the predefined shape and size range of the group of firearms, a heating of the holster blank between a predetermined temperature range achievable by the end user with a water bath to soften the third layer to facilitate molding of the holster blank around the firearm, a resultant structure conforming to the specific firearm and its holding orientation being maintained upon the holster blank being cooled to below the predetermined temperature range.

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