Cell Phone Holster

Abstract

A cellular telephone holster is provided. The holster is formed of walls defining a cavity to hold the cellular telephone. The holster may be attached to a user's belt, pants, other article of clothing, or accessory. A spacing is defined by one of the walls, preferably a front wall. This spacing extends from one end of the wall to the other. In operation, a user may pass a finger through the spacing to access a cellular telephone or other device stored therein, and by drawing the finger through the length of the spacing, easily remove the cellular telephone.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cellular telephone holster comprising:
 a rear wall;   a front wall having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion being separated, defining a spacing between them, the spacing extending from a first edge of the front wall to a second edge of the front wall, the second edge being opposite to the first edge;   a sidewall connecting the front wall and rear wall on a side of the holster;   a bottom wall connecting the front wall and rear wall on a bottom of the holster; and   wherein the rear wall, front wall, sidewall, and bottom wall define a cavity sized to receive the cellular telephone and define a top cavity opening providing access to the cavity.   
     
     
         2 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the spacing defined by the first portion and second portion of the front wall is oriented vertically along a height of the front wall. 
     
     
         3 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the spacing defined by the first portion and second portion of the front wall is oriented horizontally along a width of the front wall. 
     
     
         4 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  further comprising a belt loop on the rear wall. 
     
     
         5 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  further comprising a clamp on the rear wall. 
     
     
         6 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the bottom wall defines a lower spacing in communication with the spacing of the front wall. 
     
     
         7 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  further comprising a top cover attached to a top edge of the rear wall. 
     
     
         8 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 7  wherein the top cover is a flap attached to the rear wall by a living hinge. 
     
     
         9 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 7  wherein the top cover is capable of an open position, allowing the cellular telephone access to the top cavity opening, and a closed position, preventing the cellular telephone access to the too cavity opening. 
     
     
         10 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 9  wherein the top cover is removably held in the closed position by a magnetic connection between the top cover and the front wall. 
     
     
         11 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 9  wherein the top cover further comprises a spring, the spring urging the top cover to the closed position. 
     
     
         12 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the spacing is sized to allow passage of a human finger. 
     
     
         13 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the rear wall, bottom wall, and front wall are integrally formed, the bottom wall extending from the rear wall, and the front wall extending from the bottom wall. 
     
     
         14 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 7  wherein the rear wall, bottom wall, front wall and top cover are integrally formed, the bottom wall extending from the rear wall, the front wall extending from the bottom wall, and the top cover extending from the rear wall. 
     
     
         15 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the rear wall further comprises a first layer bounding the cavity, and a second layer on an exterior of the rear wall. 
     
     
         16 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the front wall further comprises a first layer bounding the cavity, and a second layer on an exterior of the front wall. 
     
     
         17 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the rear wall further comprises a belt loop and a clip. 
     
     
         18 . The cellular telephone holster of  claim 1  wherein the bottom wall forms a rounded bottom of the cavity. 
     
     
         19 . A method of removing a cellular telephone from a holster containing the cellular telephone comprising the steps of:
 opening a top cover of the holster allowing the cellular telephone to be removed from the holster;   placing a finger onto the phone by passing the finger through a lower spacing on a bottom wall of the holster;   drawing the cellular telephone out of the holster, comprising the steps of:
 lifting the cellular telephone with the finger; 
 drawing the finger from the lower spacing, to a spacing defined by a front wall of the holster, and through the spacing, the spacing extending from a bottom edge of the holster front wall to a top edge of the holster front wall; and 
   grasping the phone one the finger is drawn past the top edge of the holster front end and out of the spacing.   
     
     
         20 . A cellular telephone holster comprising:
 a rear wall;   a front wall having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and second portion being separated,   defining a spacing between them, the spacing extending from a first edge of the front wall to a second edge of the front wall and oriented vertically along a height of the front wall;   a sidewall connecting the front wall and rear wall on a side of the holster;   a bottom wall, connecting the front wall and rear wall on a bottom of the holster;   wherein the rear wall, front wall, sidewall, and bottom wall define a cavity sized to receive the cellular telephone and define a top cavity opening;   a belt loop attached to the rear wall;   a clip attached to the rear wall;   wherein the bottom wall defines a lower spacing in communication with the spacing of the front wall;   a top cover attached to a top edge of the rear wall, wherein the top cover is a flap attached to the rear wall by a living hinge, the flap being capable of an open position, allowing the cellular telephone access to the top cavity opening, and a closed position, preventing the cellular telephone access to the too cavity opening;   wherein the top cover is removably held in the closed position by a magnetic connection between the top cover and the front wall.