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Belt-mounted detachable holster for holding a chemical deterrent canister

US5443192A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1994
Grant dateAug 22, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S224/914
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A holster apparatus for use in combination with a self-protection chemical dispenser having a cylindrical body equipped with a spray nozzle and an actuator button. The holster includes a casing having a body portion for receiving the dispenser. The casing also includes a first retainer at one end thereof which can be a flap and a second retainer at the other end thereof for selectively holding the dispenser in the casing in the position so that the dispenser can be actuated by the actuator button to cause protective chemicals to be sprayed from the spray nozzle while the dispenser is in the casing. Separate belt connectors adapted to be attached to a user's belt and an attaching structure is provided for operably connecting or disconnecting the casing to the belt connector whereby the casing with the dispenser therein can be quickly and easily accessed for use or stored away for immediate re-access. A structure is provided for allowing the device to quickly convert from left hand to right hand use on an officer's belt. Structure is provided for making it difficult to open the flap on the casing and another structure is provided for making it difficult for an unauthorized person to …

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