US3813017A
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Camera holster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A camera holster is described in which the various panels are formed contiguously from a unitary piece of flexible material. A top cover extends over the top of the holster and a flap foldably extends downwardly from the top cover and releasably attaches to the front panel. Loop means are provided at the back panel for supporting the camera holster on a belt.
Inventors
- 👤 J Pimsleur
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:04
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/38; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
A camera holster comprising, a back panel, two side panels, a front panel, a bottom panel, a loop panel, a top cover, and a flap, all of said panels and said flap being formed contiguously from a unitary L-shaped piece of flexible material, said front panel comPrising the juncture of the two appendages of the L with said side panels and back panel comprising one appendage and said bottom panel, said loop panel, said cover, and said flap, comprising the other appendate of the L-shaped piece, said back, side, front and bottom panels being folded and secured to form a receptacle corresponding in size to a camera for receiving same, said side and front panels having upper edges defining an opening into said receptacle, said loop panel extending coextensive with said back panel to define a loop for supporting said camera holster on a belt, said back panel having an extension projecting above the level of said upper edges of said side and front panels, a horizontal slot formed in said extension, said top cover passing through said horizontal slot to extend over said opening and being of a size corresponding to the size of said opening for covering same, said flap foldably extending downwardly from said top cover and having first releasable securing means thereon, second releasable securing means on said front panel adjacent said flap for engaging said first releasable securing means to secure said top cover over said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
242 words
A camera holster comprising, a back panel, two side panels, a front panel, a bottom panel, a loop panel, a top cover, and a flap, all of said panels and said flap being formed contiguously from a unitary L-shaped piece of flexible material, said front panel comPrising the juncture of the two appendages of the L with said side panels and back panel comprising one appendage and said bottom panel, said loop panel, said cover, and said flap, comprising the other appendate of the L-shaped piece, said back, side, front and bottom panels being folded and secured to form a receptacle corresponding in size to a camera for receiving same, said side and front panels having upper edges defining an opening into said receptacle, said loop panel extending coextensive with said back panel to define a loop for supporting said camera holster on a belt, said back panel having an extension projecting above the level of said upper edges of said side and front panels, a horizontal slot formed in said extension, said top cover passing through said horizontal slot to extend over said opening and being of a size corresponding to the size of said opening for covering same, said flap foldably extending downwardly from said top cover and having first releasable securing means thereon, second releasable securing means on said front panel adjacent said flap for engaging said first releasable securing means to secure said top cover over said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
208 words
A camera holster comprising, a unitary back panel, two side panels, a front panel, a bottom panel, a top cover, and a flap, all of said panels and said flap being formed contiguously from a unitary piece of flexible material, said back, side, front and bottom panels being folded and secured to form a receptacle corresponding in size to a camera for receiving same, said side and front panels having upper edges defining an opening into said receptacle, said top cover extending over said opening and being of a size corresponding to the size of said opening for covering same, said flap foldably extending downwardly from said top cover and having first releasable securing means thereon, second releasable securing means on one of said panels adjacent said flap for engaging said first releasable securing means to secure said top cover over said opening, a loop panel joining said top cover to said bottom panel, said back panel including an extension projecting above the level of said upper edges of said side and front panels, a horizontal slot in said extension through which said top cover is passed to secure said loop panel adjacent to and coextensive with said back panel for supporting said camera holster on a belt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
A camera holster comprising, a unitary back panel, two side panels, a front panel, a bottom panel, a top cover, and a flap, all of said panels and said flap being formed contiguously from a unitary piece of flexible material, said back, side, front and bottom panels being folded and secured to form a receptacle corresponding in size to a camera for receiving same, said side and front panels having upper edges defining an opening into said receptacle, said top cover extending over said opening and being of a size corresponding to the size of said opening for covering same, said flap foldably extending downwardly from said top cover and having first releasable securing means thereon, second releasable securing means on one of said panels adjacent said flap for engaging said first releasable securing means to secure said top cover over said opening, a loop panel joining said top cover to said bottom panel, said back panel including an extension projecting above the level of said upper edges of said side and front panels, a horizontal slot in said extension through which said top cover is passed to secure said loop panel adjacent to and coextensive with said back panel for supporting said camera holster on a belt.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |