Nicholas Carone

US Patent:

59063033, May 25, 1999

Filed:

Apr 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/832237

Inventors:

Nicholas J. Carone - Glendale CA
Loren Evan Farell - Chatsworth CA

International Classification:

A45F 500

US Classification:

224251

Abstract:

A baton holder formed of a coated solid unitary frame having an open inner diameter for receiving the baton includes a resilient lip, formed integrally with the coating, to grip the baton when inserted in the baton holder and a cradle that extends upwardly having a concave surface facing the inserted baton to cradle the baton and thereby stabilize it in the baton holder. An attachment portion facilitates attaching the baton holder to the belt of a user by means of an attachment loop. The resilient lip may be formed in a snap-on insert, removably mounted on the frame, that includes at least one resilient leaflet. The insert obviates the need for the coating and facilitates removal and replacement of the insert when required.