Perforated Strap Concealed Holster System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Concealing weapons within professional attire, particularly for those with lean or athletic builds, is challenging due to the athletic cut of contemporary clothing and the lack of suitable options for shoulder holsters without undershirts.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a holster shell, a holster insert, and perforated straps with visible light transmittance, designed to create a virtually undetectable concealed-carry shoulder holster, using breathable and translucent materials with sinusoidal edges to minimize visibility and discomfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional opaque straps and solid holster materials are used, then structural strength and retention are improved, but visibility and detectability through clothing increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs porous foam materials for both the holster body and straps. These porous structures allow light to pass through while maintaining structural integrity and retention capabilities. The foam's cellular structure provides both mechanical strength and optical transparency, resolving the contradiction between reliability and detectability.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster combines multiple materials with complementary properties: porous foam for transparency and cushioning, clear plastic for structural support, and translucent webbing for straps. This composite approach enables the holster to simultaneously achieve concealment effectiveness and reliable article retention.
2Strength
If solid, opaque materials are used for the holster and straps, then durability and structure are improved, but breathability and comfort under clothing deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The porous foam construction allows air circulation and breathability while maintaining structural support. The interconnected cellular structure provides both mechanical strength and thermal management, enabling comfort during extended wear under clothing.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster uses flexible porous foam and thin translucent webbing that conform to body contours and allow skin breathing. These flexible materials provide necessary structure while maintaining comfort and breathability against the skin.
3Ease of operation
If opaque materials are used for the holster components, then positive retention features are more visible for alignment, but concealment through light-colored clothing is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the optical parameter of the holster materials from opaque to transparent/translucent. This parameter change allows the holster to maintain its functional features for alignment while becoming invisible through light-colored clothing, simultaneously achieving ease of operation and effective concealment.
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 system allows for the concealed carry of articles like firearms or tools without visible shadows or imprinting through clothing, ensuring comfort and effective concealment even under white or light-colored fabrics.
Implementation Method 1
The first perforated strap has a visible light transmittance of at least 10%
Data Source
AI summary
A system for supporting an article in a concealed state includes a holster shell, a holster insert and a first perforated strap. The holster shell has a holster cavity surrounded by an upper edge and, opening the cavity to surroundings, opposing slots extending into the upper edge. The holster insert is configured for receipt within the holster cavity and includes opposing eyelets configured for receipt within the opposing slots of the holster shell. The first perforated strap has a visible light transmittance of at least 10% as well as first and second ends configured for selective coupling with the opposing eyelets of the holster insert.