Leather Multi-Purpose Carrier with Adjustable Compression Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firearm and accessory carriers, particularly those made of nylon or similar materials, are noticeable in non-tactical environments and lack versatility in grip retention, requiring multiple parts and webbing, which are not suitable for discreet carry in professional or casual settings.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose carrier constructed from a single continuous sheet of material, such as leather, folded to create channels with apertures for cord or torsion springs to provide adjustable compression, allowing for secure and discreet carry without relying solely on elastic bands and minimizing visible webbing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If nylon or similar materials are used for carrier construction, then positive grip and retention are achieved, but the carrier becomes noticeable and stands out in public locations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies leather material instead of nylon to change the visual appearance of the carrier. Leather can be dyed in colors that match clothing (black, brown, tan), making the carrier less noticeable in public. The material change fundamentally alters the aesthetic properties while maintaining functional performance.
2Reliability
If multiple parts and webbing are used for carrier construction, then secure retention is achieved, but the device complexity increases and extensive sewing or lamination is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate components (body, webbing, stitching layers) into a single integrated leather piece. The carrier body is cut from one continuous sheet of leather with all channels, apertures, and structural features built-in, eliminating the need for assembling multiple parts and reducing construction complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The single leather piece serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides the carrier body structure, creates retention channels, forms attachment points for cords/springs, and provides aesthetic appearance. This multi-functionality reduces the number of specialized components needed.
3Device complexity
If elastic cord is used for compression grip, then simple construction is achieved, but versatility in grip retention is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces adjustable retention mechanisms where users can select different compression methods (elastic cord, torsion spring, cordage) based on their needs. The system transitions from a fixed elastic cord design to a dynamic, user-configurable retention system that adapts to different preferences and requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier design incorporates universal attachment points and channels that can accommodate multiple types of retention mechanisms. The apertures and channels are designed to work with various cord types, springs, or other securing methods, providing versatility while maintaining construction simplicity.
4Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If leather material is used for carrier construction, then discretion and blending with garments is achieved, but the material cannot maintain positive grip like nylon without additional mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces cords, springs, or other compression mechanisms as intermediary elements between the leather carrier body and the stored item. These intermediaries provide the positive grip and retention force that leather alone cannot provide, while the leather maintains its aesthetic and discreet appearance.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution offers a discreet, adjustable, and cost-effective carrier that maintains secure grip without extensive sewing or lamination, reducing visibility and enhancing usability in various settings.
Implementation Method 1
A cord may be funneled through the channels and apertures to weave the opposing sides of the device together to create a positive compression grip of the contents carried in the carrier, such as an elastic or bungee cord
Implementation Method 2
it would be useful for this design to have more versatility, such as using a torsion spring to obtain the positive compression grip to maintain the contents of the carrier rather than the elastic cord
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AI summary
A multi-purpose carrier constructed from single continuous sheet of material that is folded along a horizontal axis or a vertical axis in a manner so as to create opposing open top ends and a closed or open bottom end. The opposing left and right sides are folded towards the vertical or horizontal axis in the center of the sheet of material to create opposing left and right channels. The channels have a plurality of apertures located along the outer edge of the channels. A cord or torsion spring is funneled through the channels and apertures to compress the opposing sides of the device together to create a positive compression grip of the contents carried in the carrier.