Expandable Belt Loop

摘要

An expandable belt loop that is preformed, flexible and resilient is joined to a base member that can be used as part of a belt mounting system for holsters for firearms, flashlights, batons, or other functional items. The belt loop has an internal barb that is engageable with a back side surface of a belt and with the base is slidable on a service belt to a desired position where the bias of the loop towards constriction and frictional binding together with the barb, fix it in place on the belt. The expandable belt loop has three different regions that snugly accommodate each of the three most common widths for service belts, as well as, belts intermediate in size, while its base member can be formed in different shapes for the purpose of attaching differing item carriers or holsters, as well as being formed integral with an item carrier holster.

主权项

1. An expandable belt loop, comprising:
a flexible and resilient belt loop biased towards closure at a pinch point where one side of said loop is biased towards the other side of said loop so as to firmly grip an inside surface of a belt when inserted between said two sides; a raised barb on one side of said loop at said pinch point, thereby defining a barb side of said loop with the other side of said loop being a non-barb side of said loop; and wherein the expandable belt loop is formed with multiple regions, each of which is sized to snugly accommodate a belt of a specific width between an upper member and a lower member.