Compartmented Patents (Class 206/37.4)
  • Patent number: 10099543
    Abstract: Sunscreen assembly for an open roof construction in a vehicle of the type includes a flexible sunscreen having a center part and two opposed longitudinal edges connected to the center part and folding lines along which the longitudinal edges fold inwardly and whereby the center part of the flexible sunscreen comprises at least one layer of cloth. The sunscreen assembly further comprises a rotatable winding shaft configured to wind and unwind the sunscreen at a first one of its transversal edges, two opposed longitudinal guides configured to receive therein and guide corresponding ones of the inwardly folded longitudinal edges of the sunscreen, and wherein the folding lines are formed substantially by at least one respective incision made in the center part of the sunscreen along which the longitudinal edges are folded inwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: INALFA ROOFING SYSTEMS GROUP B.V.
    Inventor: Glen Kassler
  • Publication number: 20140374281
    Abstract: A customisable key holder for retention of at least one key; the key holder comprising two separate outer sheathing plates which store the at least one key between them; one or more removable locking pins utilising a locking mechanism to secure the at least one key between the outer sheathing plates; the key holder further including one or two interchangeable sheathing plate covers adapted for personalisation of the key holder; at least one of the interchangeable sheathing plate covers providing storage space for an accessory element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: keypa Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Phillip Anthony Rodrigues
  • Patent number: 8863949
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a box tool for repairing glasses including a box bottom and a box cover. A hanging ring is disposed on an end of the box bottom in order that consumers can hang the tool box at different place they want. The box bottom interconnects the box cover with a pivoting axle; the box cover can rotate in a range of 360° about the pivoting axle; a first fastener is disposed on a first end of the box bottom; a second fastener is disposed on a first end of the box cover. The box cover is made of transparent material with a megaloscope disposed in the middle thereof. A lamp and a battery are also disposed on a second end of the box bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Shanghai Easy-Use Tools Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shiyu Sun
  • Patent number: 8648693
    Abstract: A key slot capable of accommodating an auxiliary key, which is a vehicle key other than a master key. A key lock mechanism locks or unlocks movement of the auxiliary key in the key slot, thereby allowing the auxiliary key to be taken out of the key slot in accordance with a lending condition of the auxiliary key. An invalid key return prevention unit permits the auxiliary key to be returned to the key slot in accordance with a return condition of the auxiliary key. If the return condition is met, the invalid key return prevention unit causes the key lock mechanism to lock the auxiliary key in the key slot. If the return condition is not met, the invalid key return prevention unit does not allow the auxiliary key to be returned to the key slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho
    Inventor: Hiroshi Tsuruta
  • Patent number: 8584841
    Abstract: A container is described and which includes a first, substantially transparent base portion, and a second substantially transparent base portion, which is hingedly mounted to the first base portion, and wherein the first base portion defines an internal cavity for enclosing individual objects of interest, and wherein the container is fabricated in a manner whereby the objects of interest may be visually inspected from their opposite sides, and wherein the container further has a thickness dimension which permits the container be accepted and delivered by the Postal Service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory D. Tiegs
  • Publication number: 20110068018
    Abstract: A carousel key organizer has a bottom section and a top section that are coupled to be rotatable relative to each other. The bottom section includes walls that define Cells for holding keys, and the top section has a peripheral opening to allow access to one of the cells for readily removing a desired key. A detent mechanism is provided between the top and bottom sections so that the peripheral opening may be positioned either to block access to the cells or to allow access to a desired one of the cells. An adjunct key organizer may be mounted on the carousel key organizer having an open end partially enclosed by a sliding door. The adjunct key organizer has at least two compartments, and the sliding door is positionable to block access to all of the compartments or allow access to only one of the compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Elizabeth C. Killeen
  • Patent number: 7681422
    Abstract: A gift box apparatus having a locking mechanism and a programmable timer for selecting a specific date and time for when the gift box apparatus may become unlocked to reveal a gift contained therein is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gift box apparatus includes an integrated compartment that may be automatically released from the gift box apparatus at a preselected time, thereby revealing a key contained therein, which may be used by a recipient of the gift box apparatus to unlock a main compartment of the gift box apparatus and retrieve a gift contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer A. Tonaltzin
  • Patent number: 7596977
    Abstract: The invention relates to a key housing with an emergency key, having a key head forming a grip part joined to an insert for insertion in an emergency lock in a vehicle when applied and an insert housing with a longitudinal form, for housing the insert when the emergency key is not in use. The emergency key can be separated from the housing if the emergency key is to be used. The key head is fixed to the insert by of a joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Valeo Securite Habitacle
    Inventors: Michel Eychenne, Louis Canard
  • Patent number: 7204366
    Abstract: A credit card case or fob with an integrated quick-release latch is provided that may be unclipped readily from a key loop, key chain or other device. The quick-release credit card case includes upper and lower cover portions and a pivot member for connecting the upper and lower cover portions. The pivot member is adapted to have at least one card mounted thereon so as to permit pivotal rotation of the card relative to the upper and lower cover portions. The upper and lower cover portions each have a slot in an outer surface thereof at mateably aligned locations to permit insertion of a key chain loop therein. A latch mounted on at least one of the cover portions is selectively movable to alternate positions exposing the radially outwardly facing opening of the slot in said cover portions and closing said radially outwardly facing opening of the slot in said cover portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Discover Financial Services LLC
    Inventors: David W. Nelms, Rodney A. Dawson
  • Patent number: 6763938
    Abstract: A key holding device for holding at least one key containing a first compartment for holding a key and a second compartment for holding a strap. A clasp is mounted to the key and a cap is used to attach the clasp to the strap. The key is inserted and locked inside the first compartment using a locking mechanism. To access the key, the bottom end of the clasp is pressed to disengage the locking mechanism to unlock and remove the key from the compartment. The key can be rotated and configured for insertion into the desired device. The key can be easily removed from the case by detaching the cap from the clasp. Once removed, the strap retracts inside the second compartment by a biasing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Inventor: George B. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20040089560
    Abstract: A container that consists of a looped component for linking up to various types of key holder components, compartments to insert toothbrush and toothpaste bottle, and an enclosing cover to these compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Masakazu Sueda
  • Publication number: 20040069658
    Abstract: The invention relates to a housing (10) for a key, especially for use in motor vehicles. Said housing consists of electric and electronic components (32) disposed therein and arranged at least partially on a plate (31); a recess which can be covered by an elastic keypad (14) comprising at least one key (15). According to the invention, a support (21) is associated with the keypad (14) for retention on said housing (10). The keypad (14) surrounds the support (21) which is disposed beneath the keypad with a peripheral edge (19), whereby the elastic edge (19) is supported on a shoulder (28) of the housing (10) and the edge (19) is pressed against the shoulder (28) of said housing in a sealing manner by retaining means (24, 25).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Alexander Jeschke
  • Publication number: 20040035741
    Abstract: An emergency storage container for glucose tablets including portions to attach the same to an item always carried by most people such as a key holder. The container includes a housing forming a pair of spaced, tablet-receiving pockets and an interconnected cover having hingedly secured portions movable from an open position permitting access to the tablets and a closed position sealing the pockets. An apertured tab forming part of the housing is adapted to receive a beaded chain or the like to attach the container to a key holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: James Jopling
  • Publication number: 20030226772
    Abstract: A container for securing and uniquely identifying objects are provided for use with an asset tracking system of the type having a latching device to physically hold the container in place and to automatically sense the memory device which is part of the container. The container includes a surface for being physically latched in place, a device for securing objects such as keys and includes a circuit board which hosts the memory device. Containers are generally rectangular in shape, but include beveled surface to ensure that they can only be inserted into the asset tracking system in one direction. In one embodiment, the container is equipped with reusable metal lanyards to attach keys to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventors: Edwin E. Smith, Ronald P. Wilder
  • Patent number: 6562738
    Abstract: An apparatus for hiding a door key including a door mat formed of either a plastic material or braided material such as hemp is disclosed. The door mat is rectangularly shaped with raised portions formed on the top surface. Different embodiments are shown with these raised portions forming a decorative border, an esthetically pleasing pattern or a greeting, such as “WELCOME”, as is commonly seen. A hidden compartment sized to receive a typical house key is formed in these raised portions that is accessible through a hook and loop type closure. When the hook and loop type closure is closed, the compartment and its contents remain hidden from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventor: Wesley R. Hrazdil
  • Patent number: 6474123
    Abstract: An electronic key device has a housing, a substrate unit, a battery holder, a key passage, and a key. A lock pin provided on the battery holder is biased toward the key by a spring. A distal end of the pin enter the key passage for retaining or locking the key. When the key is not being used, the key is covered by the pin. When the key is being used, the pin advances into a locking aperture of the key to lock the key. The pin locks the battery holder to the housing. The use of one pin for locking the key and the battery against the housing enables miniaturization of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho
    Inventors: Shozo Kito, Hiroyuki Sugiyama, Masahiro Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 6371286
    Abstract: A device for holding a plurality of toothed blades of flanked keys that may be selected and pulled out one by one. Each key has a groove with a preferably triangular section along the whole length of the edge resting against the bottom of the device for sliding along ribs of equal sections on the bottom of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Pierluigi Montanari
  • 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: 6237756
    Abstract: Conventional keys can be stored in a flat panel for carrying in a person's pants pocket or purse. Each key is stored in a flat slot extending from one edge of the panel. A push-button on the panel can be moved along the panel surface to push the key out of the panel or to pull the key into the panel. The push-button is attached to the key by a flexible connector that has a lost motion connection to the push-button. The lost motion connection allows the key to be spaced from the panel so as to be manipulatable without interference from the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Scott Caudle