US4190183A
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Hand gun case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-10
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A hand gun case for storage of a pistol comprising a main body having an opening formed at the upper portion thereof to form a pocket or enclosure to receive and house the pistol and a closure flap movable between an open and closed position extending outwardly from the main body adjacent the opening to enclose the pistol within the hand gun case when in the closed position in combination with a first closure element including a first and second member formed on the main body and closure flap respectively and a second closure element formed on the main body to selectively secure the closure flap in the closed position.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Yates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:31
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C33/00; F41C33/02; F41C33/0209; F41C33/0218; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A hand gun case for storage of a pistol comprising a main body having an opening formed in the upper portion thereof to form a pocket or enclosure to receive and house the pistol and a closure flap movable between an open and closed position extending outwardly from said main body adjacent said opening to enclose the pistol within the hand gun case when in said closed position, a first closure element including a first and second member formed on said main body and said closure flap respectively to secure said closure flap in said closed position when said first and second members are operatively engaged to each other, said first closure element further includes a secondary flap movable between a first and second position to selectively render said first closure element inoperative when in said second position, and a second closure element formed on said main body to selectively secure said closure flap in said closed position, said secondary flap being secured to said main body adjacent said first member such that a portion of said secondary flap normally unlies said second closure element to retain said secondary flap in said first position and disposed between said first and second members when in said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A hand gun case for storage of a pistol comprising a main body having an opening formed in the upper portion thereof to form a pocket or enclosure to receive and house the pistol and a closure flap movable between an open and closed position extending outwardly from said main body adjacent said opening to enclose the pistol within the hand gun case when in said closed position, a first closure element including a first and second member formed on said main body and said closure flap respectively to secure said closure flap in said closed position when said first and second members are operatively engaged to each other, said first closure element further includes a secondary flap movable between a first and second position to selectively render said first closure element inoperative when in said second position, and a second closure element formed on said main body to selectively secure said closure flap in said closed position, said secondary flap being secured to said main body adjacent said first member such that a portion of said secondary flap normally unlies said second closure element to retain said secondary flap in said first position and disposed between said first and second members when in said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The hand gun case of claim 1 wherein said second closure element comprises a diagonally disposed strap extending between the forward edge of said main body and the midportion of the rear edge of said main body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The hand gun case of claim 1 wherein said main body comprises an enlarged upper portion having substantially parallel front and rear edges and a tapered, reduced lower portion such that the forward edge of said main body comprising a substantially straight line and the rear edge of the upper portion and the rear edge of said lower portion are disposed angularly relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The hand gun case of claim 3 wherein said closure flap includes an enlarged upper portion and tapered, reduced portion to register with said main body when said closure flap is in said closed position.
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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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |