For A Key Patents (Class 206/37.1)
  • Patent number: 6460696
    Abstract: Top and bottom frame supports are spaced apart and secured together by central end posts. Downwardly opening grooves along the arcuate edges of the top frame support align with upwardly opening grooves along the arcuate edges of the bottom frame support to form mating tracks into which credit cards are inserted. The credit cards bend into the shape of the grooves and overlap with two cards on each side to form side enclosure surfaces which enclose a storage space between the cards on each side and the top and bottom frame supports for storing money and other valuables. A holder with a key, pen, knife, or other device may be inserted in a notch in the top frame support. Alternately the framed supports may be hinged together at one end to form a hinged clamshell-type container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Richard J. Meyer
  • Patent number: 6435340
    Abstract: A protective case for keys, comprised of a sleeve constructed from an elastic based fabric, and a split ring. The sleeve is mounted to the ring in a method that allows it to be reversed inside out, and allows one half of the ring to always be contained within the sleeve. The keys are attached to one side of the split ring. By reversing the orientation of the sleeve, the keys are then captured on the interior of the sleeve. The elastic fabric of the sleeve applies pressure to the keys, preventing them from rattling amongst themselves, this protects the keys from damage and eliminates the rattling noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Inventor: James Bowes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6405572
    Abstract: A locking apparatus attaches a key to a writing instrument. The locking apparatus comprises a barrel having a top end and a bottom end. The top end has a top opening with a first diameter. The second end is attached to the writing instrument. A bore extends inwardly from the top opening. The bore has a second diameter which is larger than the first diameter. A step is formed in the barrel at top of the bore. A post has an upper section and a lower section. The lower section is slidably engaged in the bore. A plurality of tabs is pivotally connected to the lower section of the post. The tabs extend outwardly from the post so that tabs impinge the step. A ring is slidably supported in the bore. The ring has a center hole adapted to frictionally engage the tabs for removing the post from the barrel. A key is connected to the upper section of the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: A.T.X. International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Seamans
  • Publication number: 20020020635
    Abstract: The device of this invention is a combination key ring, pill box and light which includes a case containing a compartment for medicine and a compartment for a light and battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: John B. Gordon
  • Patent number: 6332345
    Abstract: A key ring structure comprises an assembled disk, a ring, and a button. The assembled disk is formed by a lower piece and an upper piece. An annular groove is formed between the upper piece and the lower piece. The opening of the groove faces toward a circumference of the disk. The lower piece and upper piece are installed with a first recess and a second recess. The first recess and the second recess are installed with respect to one another and are installed at two sides of the groove so that the groove is formed with a movable opening; and the movable opening faces outwards. The head of the ring body is slidably installed to the groove of the disk. The head is capable of being moved out or placed in the groove through the disk. A button has a button body. The button body is installed in the disk. A restoring spring is disposed between the button body and the disk. The button is movable along the disk. One side of the button body extends outwards so as to be formed as a stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Inventor: Yu-Hwei Huang
  • Patent number: 6273245
    Abstract: An article holding assembly for a purse for conveniently storing a plurality of keys within a purse or other bag with the keys positioned in an easily accessed area within the purse. The inventive device includes a support case having a pocket member, a clip member attached to a rear portion of the support case for engaging one of several pockets within a handbag, and a shaft having a loop pivotally attached to an upper end for securing at least one key thereto. The shaft is slidably positionable within the pocket member of the support case thereby maintaining the key in a convenient location within the handbag. A capturing member such as a detent ball structure may be utilized to maintain the shaft within the pocket member during extreme movements of the handbag. A sleeve member may also be positioned within the pocket member for increasing the strength of the pocket member during extended usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: Douglas Mickelson
  • Patent number: 6178793
    Abstract: Two cylinders with two holes at the ends, gripping in each other. Two key rings are installed in these holes. The outer cylinder key ring moves through a split in the inner cylinder. The upper side of outer cylinder is used to attach a penholder to it. This key holder gives an excellent option to carry the keys without inconvenience inside the pocket. It is aligned with foot axis. It can be easily removed from the pocket and be used by moving cylinders together with easy access to whole keys. They can easily be separated from each other and replaced in the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Shahriar Hojjati Emami