Pistol concealment device

Abstract

A pistol is concealed and stabilized by filling in an area below the barrel and in front of the grip with a spacer. The result is a rectangular shape similar to a wallet, which shape conceals the presence of the pistol when carried in a pocket (i.e., de-prints the pistol shape), and stabilizes the pistol in the pocket. The spacer may be attached to a trigger guard, to a portion of the pistol frame beneath the forward end of the barrel, or be integrated with the pistol grips, creating the rectangular shape. The spacer may further include a laser aiming device. In one embodiment, the spacer securely grasps a curved portion of the trigger guard and includes a contoured rear surface which is urged against a lower leading edge of the grip, thus firmly establishing a position for the device relative to the pistol.

Description

[0001]The present application is a Divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 850,514 filed May 21, 2004 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 546,694, filed Feb. 20, 2004, which applications are incorporated herein in their entirely by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to concealment of pocket pistols, and in particular to altering the profile of a pocket pistol to both alter the outline of a pistol carried in a pocket, and to stabilize the attitude of the pistol in the pocket.[0003]Off duty and plain clothes law enforcement officers generally carry concealed weapons, and are in some instances required to carry such weapons. When an officer carries a pocket pistol, the outline of the piston may be observable, and either alert a criminal, or create concern among bystanders. Various articles have been developed to address these issues, but none have provided an adequate solution.[0004]U.S. Pat. No. 4,387,523...

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Problems solved by technology

Various articles have been developed to address these issues, but none have provided an adequate solution.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,466,537 for “Concealable Holster,” describes a holster similar to the holster of the '523 patent, but is larger and somewhat cumbersome, in addition to having the same disadvantages as the '523 patent.

Such pouches further restrict access to safeties, magazines, magazine releases, etc., and are not suitable for pistols.

Further, pocket pistols are not well suited for aiming with standard sights.

An ideal solution is the addition of a laser site such as taught in U.S. Pat. No. 5,581,898 for “Modular Sighting Laser for a Firearm.” Unfortunately, the laser sight described in the '898 patent does not substantially alter the profile of a pistol carried in a pocket, and it interferes with the use of another device used to provide concealment.

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