Patent ID: 6059157
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: A45F,F41B,F41C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A baton carrier for use in combination with a baton, said baton carrier adapted for holding said baton in both an open extended and a closed retracted condition, said baton having a handle, at least one telescoping section, and an outer tip, said baton carrier comprising:a baton housing having an elongated wall defining an interior chamber extending along a longitudinal axis, said housing having an open top and a bottom portion;at least one tab in said bottom portion defining an opening, said tab extending from said elongated wall towards said longitudinal axis of said chamber and partially blocking the outer tip of the baton when the baton is in the closed retracted condition such that the tip is restricted from passing through said opening by said at least one tab whenthe baton is in the closed, retracted condition, said tab and elongated wall cooperatively supporting said baton when said baton is positioned in said housing, and wherein said handle of said baton is prevented from passing through said opening while said outer tip of said baton is allowed to pass through said opening when said baton is in its open extended condition; andan attachment assembly for securing said housing on a user's person.