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Method and apparatus for selectively attaching a first item to a second item

a technology of selective attachment and second item, which is applied in the direction of mechanical equipment, traveling carriers, manufacturing tools, etc., can solve the problems of bolt or nut falling and being lost, burdensome and inconvenient,

Active Publication Date: 2022-11-17
BLADE TECH INDS
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This is sometimes burdensome and inconvenient, as the tools may not be conveniently available and the screw or bolt or nut may fall and be lost.

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[0036]Referring now to the drawings wherein the showings are for purposes of illustrating embodiments of the invention only and not for purposes of limiting the same, and wherein like reference numerals are understood to refer to like components, FIGS. 1-28 illustrate the inventive attachment apparatus and method for using same. As described previously, the attachment apparatus and method for using it, is applicable to a wide variety of attachment opportunities but will be disclosed herein in the context of a firearms holster. The reader should understand that the invention is not limited to the application of a holster for firearms but in fact is much broader.

[0037]With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, two view of a firearms holster with the attaching apparatus 10, 10A as shown. In the preferred holster application, the attaching apparatus 10 is mounted on either side of the holster 14 but for clarity, one attaching apparatus 10, 10A has been labeled with reference number 10, while the ...

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An attaching apparatus includes a first member which has an axle member. A second member has a slot having a center plane and a cylindrical channel having a longitudinal centerline. The longitudinal centerline of the cylindrical channel lies within said center plane of said slot The second member has a grip operatively associated with a spring and moveable between a first extended position and a second compressed position. The grip can selectively secure the axle member of said first member within the cylindrical chamber.

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I. BACKGROUNDA. Field of the Invention[0001]This invention generally relates to methods and apparatuses for selectively attaching and detaching, or engaging and disengaging, a first item to a second item, and more specifically to a simple apparatus and method for attaching and engaging attachments such as belt loops, holster backers, atone straps, magazine pouches, shoulder holster straps, belly bands. etc. to a holster or pouch without the use of screws and posts.B. Description of Related Art[0002]There are variety of apparatuses and methods for attaching one item, or article, to another item or article. The invention disclosed herein has wide applicability and not just to holsters for firearms but an attachment apparatus and method for attaching items to a firearm holster will be the primary context in which the invention is shown.[0003]In the area of firearm holsters, attachments, such as for selectively attaching belt loop or any other attachment to a holster or a magazine pouch...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16B5/06B23P19/04
CPCF16B5/0621B23P19/04F16B2/12F16B5/0635F16B5/121A45F2200/0591A45F5/021
Inventor PETERSON, JARETT
Owner BLADE TECH INDS