Patents by Inventor Raymond W. Howard

Raymond W. Howard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6997333
    Abstract: A key rack with a unique stacking system is provided. The key rack has grooves and/or curves provided thereon such that the grooves and or curves of one key rack fit into the grooves and/or curves provided on another rack thereby allowing one rack to combine with a second rack to form a larger key rack system. The key rack has a tier system of hooks that allow for one tier of hooks to be horizontally and vertically offset from a second tier of hooks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: 6928845
    Abstract: A universal key cap for receiving the head of a key, where the key includes a key head portion with edged segments and an extending shank portion, including a pair of spaced-apart planar walls in close proximity to each other for developing a tight frictional fit against the key head portion, wherein the pair of spaced-apart planar walls includes an inner and an outer surface and an outer periphery which are joined together by a rind for providing a full cover over the key head, the rind having an inner and outer surface; wherein the cap forms a slot at the bottom of the cap between the walls into which the key head can be inserted, a hollow chamber formed between the pair of spaced-apart planar walls and the rind for providing sufficient internal volume to receive the head portion of the key in close confronting relationship therewith, and edged segments molded on the inner surface of the rind wherein the edged segments register with at least one of the edged segments of the key head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Publication number: 20040262248
    Abstract: A key rack with a unique stacking system is provided. The key rack has grooves and/or curves provided thereon such that the grooves and or curves of one key rack fit into the grooves and/or curves provided on another rack thereby allowing one rack to combine with a second rack to form a larger key rack system. The key rack has a tier system of hooks that allow for one tier of hooks to be horizontally and vertically offset from a second tier of hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Publication number: 20040093920
    Abstract: A universal key cap for receiving the head of a key, where the key includes a key head portion with edged segments and an extending shank portion, including a pair of spaced-apart planar walls in close proximity to each other for developing a tight frictional fit against the key head portion, wherein the pair of spaced-apart planar walls includes an inner and an outer surface and an outer periphery which are joined together by a rind for providing a full cover over the key head, the rind having an inner and outer surface; wherein the cap forms a slot at the bottom of the cap between the walls into which the key head can be inserted, a hollow chamber formed between the pair of spaced-apart planar walls and the rind for providing sufficient internal volume to receive the head portion of the key in close confronting relationship therewith, and edged segments molded on the inner surface of the rind wherein the edged segments register with at least one of the edged segments of the key head portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: 3956913
    Abstract: The key holder comprises a substantially flat male disc having projecting, diametrically opposed studs and a female disc having a centrally cut groove in one of its faces, projecting portion of the face having the groove being provided with holes operable to receive the studs when the female and male discs are in proper registry and a key clip being a substantially U-shaped member operable to engage locking means provided on the projecting portions of the sidewalls. The groove is operable to receive the grip portion of a key or the key clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1976
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D500808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D525113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D528289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D468949
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D469647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D478450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D480206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D484725
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D490236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D492186
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard
  • Patent number: D493493
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventor: Raymond W. Howard