Oct 6, 2026

US12753991 - Holster tensioner device

A holster for a handgun assembly includes a holster body having a chamber for receiving the handgun assembly. A tensioner is mounted on the holster body in a position to be engaged by the handgun assembly in the chamber, and is operable to apply a resilient biasing force to the handgun assembly in the chamber. The tensioner includes tensioner body that is engaged and deformed by the handgun assembly, and a spring for resisting and controlling deformation of the tensioner body. The tensioner has a first end portion mounted on the holster body for only rotational movement on the holster body, and a second end portion mounted on the holster body for both sliding and rotational movement on the holster body. A tension spring maintains tension on the tensioner body.

Assignee: Safariland, LLC
Inventors: Matthew E. McKendrick, Robert DeRenzo
Filing date: 2024-08-29

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The patent describes a holster designed for handgun assemblies that incorporates a tensioner mechanism to apply a resilient biasing force, ensuring a secure fit. This tensioner consists of a deformable plastic body and a spring that maintains tension, preventing relaxation under continuous load.

Claim 1

1 . A holster for a handgun assembly, the holster including: a holster body having a chamber for receiving the handgun assembly; a tensioner body on the holster body that is engaged and deformed by the handgun assembly; and a spring connected with the tensioner body; wherein the tensioner body is a plastic member that is flexed and kept under tension when a handgun assembly is in the holster, and the spring inhibits relaxation of the tensioner under a continuous load. a holster body having a chamber for receiving the handgun assembly; a tensioner body on the holster body that is engaged and deformed by the handgun assembly; and a spring connected with the tensioner body; wherein the tensioner body is a plastic member that is flexed and kept under tension when a handgun assembly is in the holster, and the spring inhibits relaxation of the tensioner under a continuous load.

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