Low Profile Weapon Receptacle

Abstract

Low profile receptacle devices that removably receive at least one weapon via a formed friction fit are disclosed. In an aspect, low profile receptacle devices are disclosed that comprise at least one rigid or semi-rigid sheet of material that makes the devices durable, reliable, compact, ergonomic, highly concealable, and easy to use. Such low profile receptacle devices may be worn on a user's belt via integration with at least one belt loop.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A low profile weapon receptacle device configured to removably receive at least one weapon, the device comprising:
 two elongated sheets of semi-rigid material of uniform width, each comprising a central portion and two opposing distal ends, and arranged as an outer sheet and an inner sheet;   at least one opening formed within the central portion of the two sheets between the outer sheet and the inner sheet, the at least one opening extending across the width of the at least one sheet; and   at least one fastener.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one belt loop for securely receiving a portion of a belt;   wherein the at least one belt loop is securely attached via the at least one fastener; and   wherein the two sheets have a sheet width substantially equal to a belt width.   
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening is molded to removably receive at least one portion of the at least one weapon via a friction fit. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one weapon is a firearm. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one portion of the at least one weapon is at least one of: a barrel and a trigger assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one opening exerts a tension retaining force on the removably received at least one weapon. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the two sheets further comprises a bottom portion, the bottom portion comprising at least one lip configured to block at least a portion of the at least one opening preventing the at least one portion of the removably received at least one weapon from passing completely through the at least one opening by physically contacting the at least one portion of the at least one weapon. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one sheet is molded to fit the shape of a user hip. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the material of the at least one sheet comprises a thermoplastic. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one belt loop is formed from a material that comprises a thermoplastic. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastener is at least one of: a screw, a bolt, a nail, and an adhesive. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to be lightweight. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , the device comprising a degree of curvature. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the outer sheet portion comprises a higher degree of curvature than the inner sheet portion.