Retention clip for a portable communication device

A method for clipping a video device to a vest pocket, comprising:

• providing a clip having a device mounting side and a pocket mounting side with a top end pocket flange formed therebetween;
• attaching an attachment platform extending from the top mounted pocket flange of the clip to a corresponding attachment platform of a device;
• aligning the top end pocket mounting flange to the pocket of the vest;
• inserting the pocket mounting side of the clip into the pocket while the device mounting side with device attached thereto remains outside of the pocket, thereby:
• engaging fabric of the pocket between lead-in features of first and second side flanges extending from the pocket mounting;
• compressibly applying pressure to the pocket via a center spring having a bend compression feature extending lengthwise between two slots on the pocket mounting side;
• and
• compressibly applying pressure to the pocket via a recessed retention feature formed in the pocket mounting side.

A body wearable retention system for a portable communication device, comprising:

• a vest having a pocket formed therein;
• a holster for receiving the portable communication device on a first cradle surface and having a back surface with an attachment platform;
• a unitary metal clip comprising:
• a device mounting side and a pocket mounting side with a top end pocket flange formed therebetween;
• a corresponding platform located on the device mounting side for coupling the unitary metal clip to the attachment platform of the holster;
• and
• first and second side flanges extending from the pocket mounting side, the unitary metal clip being aligned to and retained within the pocket of the vest by the top end pocket flange and by first and second side flanges;
• and
• a recessed retention feature formed within the pocket mounting side of the unitary metal clip, the recessed retention feature providing compression to the pocket.