US12478172 - Belt device for carrying a holster

The patent describes a belt device designed for securely carrying a holster or sheath, featuring a unique three-part construction with varying widths to enhance support and stability. It includes clips for attachment to a waistband and additional material pieces that provide coverage over the clips, ensuring a functional and streamlined design.

Claim 1

1 . A belt device for carrying a holster or sheath, comprising: a belt that is constructed and arranged to partially wrap around a user’s waist; wherein: the belt has a first portion having a first width; the belt has a second portion having a second width; the belt has a third portion connecting the first portion to the second portion, the third portion having a third width; and the third width is smaller than the first width and the second width; wherein the belt device further comprises: a first clip fastened to the first portion of the belt, wherein the first clip is constructed and arranged to attach onto a waistband, and wherein the first clip extends above the belt by a first distance; a first piece of material positioned between the first clip and the belt, wherein the first piece of material is constructed and arranged to be positioned at least partially over the first clip, and wherein the first piece of material extends above the belt by a second distance that is larger than the first distance; a second clip fastened to the second portion of the belt, wherein the second clip is constructed and arranged to attach onto the waistband; a second piece of material positioned between the second clip and the belt, wherein the second piece of material is constructed and arranged to be positioned at least partially over the second clip; and wherein the third portion is constructed and arranged to receive and support at least a holster clip. a belt that is constructed and arranged to partially wrap around a user’s waist; wherein: the belt has a first portion having a first width; the belt has a second portion having a second width; the belt has a third portion connecting the first portion to the second portion, the third portion having a third width; and the third width is smaller than the first width and the second width; wherein the belt device further comprises: a first clip fastened to the first portion of the belt, wherein the first clip is constructed and arranged to attach onto a waistband, and wherein the first clip extends above the belt by a first distance; a first piece of material positioned between the first clip and the belt, wherein the first piece of material is constructed and arranged to be positioned at least partially over the first clip, and wherein the first piece of material extends above the belt by a second distance that is larger than the first distance; a second clip fastened to the second portion of the belt, wherein the second clip is constructed and arranged to attach onto the waistband; a second piece of material positioned between the second clip and the belt, wherein the second piece of material is constructed and arranged to be positioned at least partially over the second clip; and wherein the third portion is constructed and arranged to receive and support at least a holster clip.

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