Patent ID: 7185796

Claim:
A scabbard comprising: a carrier having a generally C-shaped cross section, a rear wall and top and bottom, the top and bottom being open such that different length batons can be placed therein; an over-center latching mechanism within the carrier, comprising two sets of roller assemblies, each roller assembly having a front roller and a rear roller pivoted together about a pivotal axis such that as a baton is inserted into the scabbard, the two front rollers pivot apart, and as the baton is pushed further against the rear rollers, the baton is snapped into the scabbard and the front rollers are pivoted together to hold the baton in place; the over-center latching mechanism being self-adjustable such that different diameter pole-shaped devices can be placed within the scabbard; and said carrier including a friction member releasably attached to the rear wall such that when a baton is placed into the scabbard the friction member and baton are in touching relation.