Handgun holster

Abstract

Disclosed is a holster configured to receive a handgun. The holster includes a plurality of ribs on at least one lateral side that are configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing. The ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs. These channels provide for improved airflow between the holster and wearer, thereby reducing the buildup of moisture. An example holster includes a holster body that defines a cavity for a handgun. The holster body has an exterior side that includes a plurality of ribs configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing. The ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs. Each rib is a curved structure extending between a forward edge and a rearward edge of the exterior side.

1 . A holster for a handgun, the holster comprising:
 a holster body that defines a cavity for the handgun, the holster body has an exterior side that includes a plurality of ribs configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing, the ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs, each rib is a curved structure extending between a forward edge and a rearward edge of the exterior side.   
     
     
         2 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein each rib has a single smooth continuous top surface or a smooth segmented top surface. 
     
     
         3 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the holster body and the plurality of ribs are a single unitary piece. 
     
     
         4 . A holster for a handgun, the holster comprising:
 a holster body that defines a cavity for the handgun, the holster body has a first exterior side and a second exterior side, the first exterior side is positioned opposite the second exterior side;   wherein:   the first exterior side includes a plurality of ribs configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing, the ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs, each rib is a curved structure extending between a forward edge and a rearward edge of the first exterior side; and   the second exterior side includes a plurality of ribs configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing, the ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs, each rib is a curved structure extending between a forward edge and a rearward edge of the second exterior side.   
     
     
         5 . The holster of  claim 4 , wherein each rib has a single smooth continuous top surface or a smooth segmented top surface. 
     
     
         6 . The holster of  claim 4 , wherein the holster body and the plurality of ribs are a single unitary piece. 
     
     
         7 . A holster for a handgun, the holster comprising:
 a holster body comprising a first half and a second half, the first half and the second half define therebetween a cavity for the handgun, the cavity includes an open top for inserting and removing the handgun;   wherein:   the first half of the holster body includes a forward edge, a rearward edge, a top edge, a bottom edge, an exterior side, and an interior side, the exterior side and the interior side extend between the edges, the exterior side includes a plurality of ribs configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing, the ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs, each rib is a curved structure extending between the forward edge and the rearward edge; and   the first half of the holster body includes a forward edge, a rearward edge, a top edge, a bottom edge, an exterior side, and an interior side, the exterior side and the interior side extend between the edges, the exterior side includes a plurality of ribs configured to disrupt the outline of the holster when worn under clothing, the ribs are spaced apart such that a channel is formed between adjacent pairs of ribs, each rib is a curved structure extending between the forward edge and the rearward edge.   
     
     
         8 . The holster of  claim 7 , wherein each rib has a single smooth continuous top surface or a smooth segmented top surface. 
     
     
         9 . The holster of  claim 7 , wherein the holster body and the plurality of ribs are a single unitary piece.