Abstract: A key chain note holder includes a fiat housing (10) having a transparent side (17) and an opaque side (18). An elongated slot (12) extends into the housing between the sides for slidably receiving a note card (13) having a white, reusable writing surface (13A), and a brightly colored opposite surface (13B). The housing also includes a hollow shaft (20) extending thereinto for slidably receiving an erasable marking pen (21), and another hole (14) for receiving a key ring (15) for carrying one or more keys (16). The note card and pen can be removed from the housing for note taking, and replaced therein for convenient storage when done. The note card can be reinserted into the slot with the writing surface facing the transparent side of the housing, so that the notes are conveniently visible; the housing also protects them from accidental erasure.

Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.

Abstract: A drawing tool holder and organizer consists of a plurality of staged receptacles, a block of compressive material with partial slits, (26b) and a corresponding base plate (28). The plurality of staged receptacles are molded into the base plate for holding pointed instruments, point-down, with a shelf in each receptacle for holding the body of the instrument and protecting its tip. The volume of resilient compressive material has sufficient elasticity, when partially divided by slits, to releasably grip flat instruments. A decorative cover can be used for aesthetic considerations, attaching to base plate. The base plate can be mounted with adhesive, double-stick tape, clamping, etc.

Abstract: A key ring holder with two specific areas to which key rings may be easily attached with one hand. The key ring holder may be affixed to a belt strap for convenience. Key rings may be suspended from either a horizontally or vertically installed half-ring. The horizontally attached half-ring is attached to a spring which is installed within the key ring holder, giving it an elastic quality. A pivoting locking device contains a protruding segment which is inserted into an indentation on the opposite side, thus locking the key ring holder onto a belt.

Abstract: A tool box having two hinged cover shells, each cover shell defining a plurality of compartments for keeping tools and tool accessories, and a compartment cover board fastened to either cover shell by fitting its bottom pins into respective pin holes on the cover shell to keep the stored tools and tool accessories in place, the compartment cover board having a plurality of storage chambers spaced around the periphery thereof for storing small measuring tools, weights and measures conversion tables and measuring scales respectively made on two opposite surfaces thereof, and a plurality of gage holes vertically disposed on one surface for keeping different gages.

Abstract: A magnetic key fob formed as an enclosure member, opening at one end, providing for the insertion of a permanent magnet therein, and having a fastener that connects approximately at the midpoint of the opening into the enclosure member, for permanently retaining the magnet within the fob, and for also securing a key ring to the fob, which key ring may hold a plurality of keys or other weighted items.

Abstract: An adjustable tray assembly adaptable for use in desk drawers having side walls spaced at various distances. The tray assembly includes a first portion having a plurality of open top receptacles and a support lip projecting away from one side, and a second portion also with a projecting support lip and mounted on the first portion to affording relative movement between the portions to change the spacing between the first and second support lips so that they can be supported on the upper edge surfaces of the side walls of the drawers of different widths with the first and second portions bridging therebetween. The tray assembly can also include dispensers for office supplies including note paper, tape flags and tape; the tape dispenser being of a novel low profile design.

Abstract: The system (10) for collecting and disposing of contaminated waste products such as medical sharps and other medical wastes includes a housing (11) and its telescopic cover (9) which are fabricated of biodegradable and combustible material such as natural cellulose and non-natural cellulose. An absorbent biodegradable and combustible absorption package (30) or insert (35) can be placed in the bottom of the holding chamber (12) for absorbing any liquids emitted from the sharps and other wastes, and for enhancing the combustion of the medical sharps and other wastes when the housing is placed in a furnace. When the housing is burned it evolves no more than trace levels of sulfur or chlorine and yields substantially only biodegradable ash.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for packaging articles includes a tray having a cavity adapted to receive the one or more articles therein. The cavity is defined by a pair of upstanding side walls, which extend slightly above the upper surface of the one or more articles when placed within the cavity. A retainer is adapted for securement to the upstanding side walls, and retains the one or more articles within the cavity. The retainer prevents outward movement of the articles from the cavity, and leaves a major portion of the articles exposed after packaging for viewing by a potential consumer.

Abstract: A key holder is provided comprising a ring shaped element formed from a resilient coil of material wherein at least one end of the coil used to form the key holder extends into the area defined by the ring so as to form a push bar on to which a key or other such element may be threaded so as to facilitate adding or removing keys onto or from the key holder.

Abstract: An article holding kit for detachably securing articles such as writing and drawing utensils as well as an eyeglasses case, including a thin ferrous metal plate having fastening material such as Velcro adhesively attached thereto. The articles to be detachably secured to the holder are themselves equipped with narrow strips of fastening material such that they may be easily secured and removed regardless of their type or dimension. The entire article holder may be itself detachably secured to any flat surface such as a ring binder cover or a desktop that is equipped with thin adhesive magnet strips included with the kit. Once several surfaces are so equipped, the entire article holder may be easily transferred from surface to surface.

Abstract: A container system for school supplies comprising a container having long parallel side walls and short parallel end walls coupled together in a rectangular configuration with a rectangular floor secured at its periphery to the adjacent edges of the side and end walls, a lid in a planar configuration positionable over the edges of the side and end walls remote from the floor, a hinge coupling the adjacent edges of the container and lid for opening and closing the container, a clasp to secure the lid in a closed position with respect to the container, a flexible tab formed as an extension of the floor, the tab having a plurality of apertures for being received within the loose leaf note book of a student and a plurality of planar strips secured along their interior edges to the face of the floor within the container and with their end edges secured with respect to the side and end walls to thereby form a plurality of compartments for the segregated receipt of school supplies.

Abstract: A key safe for hiding a key out-of-doors. The key safe is an article having a facade that resembles a nest of an insect. Preferably the nest resembles the nest of a stinging insect and more preferably the nest of a mud dauber wasp. This device is composed of a hinge and a facade defining an interior for storing a key. The key safe may be secured to a branch of a tree, a shrub, a building, fence, deck, dock, recreation vehicle etc., generally in places where an insect is likely to build such a nest.

Abstract: A speed square holder is adapted for attaching to a belt for supporting a carpenter's triangular speed square tool. The holder is preferably comprised of a single piece of metal wire shaped to form a speed square support portion integral with a clip, or hook, for attachment to a carpenter's tool belt. The holder's support portion includes a generally rectangular, open structure adapted to receive a speed square and to engage and retain an enlarged edge flange, or lip, on the speed square. Opposed ends of the speed square holder's generally rectangular support portion are adapted for engaging respective adjacent corners of the speed square and maintaining the speed square securely in position in the holder for virtually any orientation of the holder and speed square combination.

Abstract: A flat multiple tool holder includes a generally flat card-like substrate having an interior and a pair of opposite end edges, and a plurality of separate pockets in the interior of the substrate. Each pocket is open at one of the opposite end edges of the substrate. Further, each pocket is shaped to match a profile of a given one of a plurality of different tools. The flat card-like substrate is formed by front, rear and middle layers laminated together in a sandwiched facing relationship with one another. The front and rear layers of the substrate are solid layers. The middle layer of the substrate has a plurality of separate voids or cutouts defined therein. Each of the cutouts is shaped to match a profile of a given one of a plurality of different tools. When the three layers are sealed or laminated together, these cutouts define pockets in the holder for receiving the various tools.

Abstract: A key storage tag facilitates storage of a key blank. The key storage tag includes a tag main body, a key to tag interface, a junction body and a hinge. The hinge enables the tag main body to be deflected between a key blank storage configuration where the tag main body is positioned substantially parallel with the key blank and a key duplication configuration where the tag main body is deflected away and separated from the lower surface of the key blank.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a self-protection chemical dispenser, functioning also as a key holder, which provides quick and convenient access to the dispenser nozzle while also protecting the nozzle from inadvertent activation. A protective arcuate portion or flap of the holder carries a rigid wire or semi-rigid strip of material which guards the nozzle while the device is in one's pocket or purse, or in case the device is accidentally dropped.

Abstract: A pen case with a pinball game set comprises a case body for storing pens and an upper lid connected with the case body by way of a pivotal shaft which swings open or closed on the case body. The pinball game set is fixed on the upper lid and allows for the punching of steel balls up and down irregularly located pins and through channels to obtain scores. A movable fence stops balls in the channels and permits balls to fall down to a waiting room defined by an inclined horizontal plate and the movable fence; steel balls in the waiting room roll down a passageway on the puncher to be punched by pulling the movable fence leftward.

Abstract: A convenient reusable utility bag system is disclosed having a multiple purpose reusable and collapsible utility or shopping bag releasably attached by a lanyard to a pocket-sized carrier into which the bag folds for storage when not in use. The bag is designed to fit the grocery assist devices usually used with plastic bags found in many supermarkets. On the exterior of the carrier is a clasp for holding keys, etc.

Abstract: An assembly for holders of office desk-type utensils or equipment is described. An interchangeable base plate is provided which is essentially rectangular having an open top with tabs and slots on the sides therefor for interconnection and a channel around the upper edge with a depending ridge. The base plates then can be stacked or interconnected in a horizontal array. A pen holder, a hardware box, and a stamp box are provided which interchangeably fit in the rectangular base. A second base member is provided having the same type of tabs and slots but more narrowly dimensioned to receive a disk mounting box.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adaptable key holder for a remote control transmitter. This includes a remote control transmitter (101) with buttons (102) for activating functions typically located on one surface, and a detachable ring (200) encompassing the remote control transmitter (101) and having a feature to captivate keys (105). This captivating feature (105) feature can be oriented either adjacent or opposite the most used transmitter button.

Abstract: A safety box having particular adaptability for use in connection with equipment maintenance and repair, achieving safety during service. The box is defined by a base and a lid, where a locking mechanism prevents access to the contents, as one or more keys, which control equipment functioning. In other words, importance lies in affording safety to personnel with equipment/machinery operation.

Abstract: An injection molded thermoplastic holder for a metal measuring scale has an elongate tubular body of rectangular cross-section, a very slender internal scale pocket precisely sized to receive and protectively store and release the scale in a slip-fit relationship, air vent apertures at the bottom and along the length of the pocket, an integral molded plastic spring detent for frictionally holding the scale in the pocket, and a funnel to guide the scale into the pocket. An optional writing instrument is provided under the funnel and alongside the pocket. A new method of molding the unique scale holder with its elongate slender pocket is provided.

Abstract: This relates to a key cover for covering the head of a key. In one embodiment, the key cover is formed in two pieces, a cover member and a plug. In a second embodiment, the cover member and plug are pivotally connected. The cover member is provided with a cavity for receiving the key head with the blade of the key passing through a slot in the underside of the cover member. A plug is then readily insertable into the top of a cavity in overlying relation to the key head disposed within the cavity of the cover member and locked in place with the cover member. The interlock between the plug and the cover member is one wherein the plug cannot be readily removed unless the cover, for all practical purposes, is locked in place on the key. This permits the key cover to be individually applied to a key without materially disassociating the key from its respective lock.

Abstract: Basic elements of a modular printer system may comprise a rectangular open frame with receptacles for a printer module and computerized terminal module, and with an external configuration for receiving modular components such as a carrying handle, a support foot, an auxiliary terminal module mounting bracket and an AC adaptor module. Respective different paper tray modules may be selectively secured to the open frame to form a bottom closure and to provide a repository for appropriate circuit boards and an on-board battery if needed, as well as containing an appropriate supply of paper for the printer (e.g. 50 sheets or 200 sheets). Respective terminal adaptor modules may secure different generations of computerized terminals in the frame for data transfer to the printer. A terminal module may utilize a spring-urged retainer for retaining a hand-held computerized terminal therewith.

Abstract: A display package containing a combination square or the like having an elongated blade seated in a body member extending at a right angle thereto includes a sleeve comprising a paperboard member substantially symmetrical about a center line and folded along the center line to provide a pair of similarly configured panels. Each panel has a web portion extending along the fold line and a pair of leg portions extending from and spaced apart along the web portion to provide a channel therebetween. The leg portions in one of the panels have slits therein extending inwardly from a side edge thereof substantially parallel to the fold line so that a portion of the leg portions below the slits engages the bottom edge of the blade of the square seated in the sleeve. The opposed pairs of leg portions are secured together below the slits, and this retains a combination square of the like with the elongated blade seated in the elongated web portion and its body portion seated in the channel between the leg portions.

Abstract: A carpenter square display package utilizes an integrally formed display sleeve which is secured about the square at the corner by the intersecting legs. The sleeve has a pair of fold lines providing three elongated panels with the center panel being disposed on one planar face of a leg of the square and the outer panels being disposed in overlying relationship on its other planar face. One of the panels has an elongate flap folded about both of the faces of the corner and its end is engaged with another of the panels. The overlying panels are secured in their overlying relationship.

Abstract: A portable easel suitcase comprising a casing which is preferably a parallelepiped with an opening closed by a removable flat lid. A shallow pan-like, rectangular tool holder, for receiving therein painting tools, is disposed inside the casing in such a way to form an interspace therebetween so as to interpose pieces of drawing paper therebetween. A plurality of supporting slots are formed on the casing to support the flat lid in an inclined position for serving as a painting board. A handle may also attached on the casing for carrying the portable easel suitcase.

Abstract: A caddy of generally modular form for writing implements is designed with a plurality of sockets to receive and support writing implements in upright position, with the writing ends secured in closed position with the receiving socket. In one embodiment, the caddy accommodates a plurality of conventional marking pens together with their individual caps, which caps remain captive when the pens are removed. In another embodiment the caps are initially incorporated in the sockets, which serve as caps for the interposed writing implements. In a further modification the caddies are combined with standards comprising a series of modules having U-shaped attachments on their rear bases which are designed to hook onto one or more additional modules, so that several caddies may be stacked together in aligned relation on a supporting surface for accommodating a variety of writing implements.

Abstract: A pencil box made in the shape of a mobile telephone, comprising an upper shell separated from a bottom shell by a transverse partition board, a big sliding box at one side below said partition board for holding pencils, two small sliding boxes at one end above said partition board, a small sliding box and a sliding pencil holder at an opposite end above said partition board, a movable pencil sharpener in said upper shell at the top, a music IC on said partition board controlled to produce sounds by music playing keys on said upper shell, a brake control assembly on said partition board to retain said sliding boxes and said sliding pencil holder and said pencil sharpener in place, spring means controlled by control keys on said upper shell to automatically respectively push said sliding boxes, said sliding pencil holder and said pencil sharpener out of said upper or bottom shell.

Abstract: A small rectangular box having an integral hinged cover openable for access to the box contents. A flange on the cover fits into a slot in one of the box end walls to secure the cover in its closed position. Extending around the external surface of the box is a thin flexible sheet of transparent plastic material; a business card or photo placed between the sheet and the box cover is visible through the sheet.

Abstract: A rigid base plate (20), (22), or (24) attaches to and is supported by or is manufactured as part of the vertical carriage plate (34) of a track type drafting machine. A rigid base plate (26 ), (28), or (30) attaches to and is supported by the vertical carriage plate (36) of a track type drafting machine. These base plates (20), (22), (24), (26), (28), or (30) support a matrix of elongated retainers (32) or other retaining mechanisms. These retainers (32) or non-scratching mechanisms must have the ability to retain drafting templates or curves on drafting surfaces from horizontal thru vertical and be easy to use. Said base plate (20), (22), (24), (26), (28), or (30) may be designed to contain trays for compasses, areas for calculators and be of single or multi-level design. This allows frequently used drafting tools to remain within easy reach of drafting person, allowing them to move without impairment and be more productive.

Abstract: This relates to a key cover for covering the head of a key. The key cover is formed in two pieces, a cover member and a plug. The cover member is provided with a cavity for receiving the key head with the blade of the key passing through a slot in the underside of the cover member. A plug is then readily insertable into the top of a cavity in overlying relation to the key head disposed within the cavity of the cover member and locked in place with the cover member. The interlock between the plug and the cover member is one wherein the plug cannot be readily removed unless the cover, for all practical purposes, is locked in place on the key. This permits the key cover to be individually applied to a key without materially disassociating the key from its respective lock.

Abstract: A separable key holder assembly includes a pair of key rings, a pair of flexible mounting straps, and a pair of patches of complementary hook and loop fastening materials detachably attachable together and applied on the respective straps. Each strap has an end portion being folded around one of the key rings and back upon itself so as to provide overlapped sections on the end portion of strap. The overlapped sections of the strap contain a heat sealed zone in which they are permanently attached to one another. Each patch extends over substantially the entire length and width of one of the opposite surfaces of the respective straps.

Abstract: A rotatable caddy includes a stationary frame and a generally cylindrical carrier rotatably disposed in the frame and defining longitudinally-extending compartments on the periphery thereof for the storage of elongate articles therein, such as crayons. A knob is provided for rotating the carrier about its longitudinal axis relative to the frame, and another knob is provided for discharging from a selected compartment any elongate article therein. A passageway is provided for feeding an elongate article into an empty one of the compartments without disassembly of the caddy and for releasably maintaining the elongate articles fed into the compartments in their respective compartments during rotation of the carrier relative to the frame. An anti-jamming mechanism is preferably also provided for relocating an elongated article only partially received in a compartment aligned with the feed means from that compartment and into a storage location as the carrier rotates.

Abstract: An insert-molded card key in which a key and a card are mutually operatively connected, the card key comprising a key wherein a key support member formed of resin and a key body formed of metal are insert-molded, a card body having a key receiving portion formed in a portion of a card for the key, and a connecting portion for connecting the key support member of the key and the card body so that they may be rotated with each other, the key being rotatable with respect to the card body and being received in the key receiving portion. There is therefore provided an insert-molded card key which has an excellent usability, is conveniently carried, can be prevented from being lost, misplaced. etc., and can be reduced in manufacturing cost.

Abstract: Disclosed is a stationery case for keeping writing materials, which comprises an ornament mounted on a compression spring which is fastened in the interior of the casing. The ornament has a magnet fastened therein and is pressed and released so that clips which are received inside a curved recess in the casing can be taken out of the casing and placed on a recessed surface portion on a cover at the top of the casing for ready use. A plurality of compartments are made inside the casing in the portion opposite to the curved recess for keeping a variety of writing materials. A whistle is fastened inside the casing and is controlled to make a sharp, clear sound during a downward stroke of the ornament.

Abstract: A desk organizer or the like includes a plurality of vertically stackable trays having partitions formed therein for storing articles of various sizes and shapes. Each tray has a hollow upright center post which is received within the center post of the tray positioned immediately on top of it. The posts have apertures formed in their distal ends and are so dimensioned that as the organizer is fully assembled each aperture is in closely spaced relation to the respective apertures in the posts of adjacent trays. When it is desired to manually separate particular trays to gain access to certain contents of the organizer, the user may insert the index finger of a single hand into the apertures and grip the desired number of posts, which allows one or more trays to be lifted and separated from the tray to which access is sought. A cover is provided with a knob-like projection having an aperture formed therein so that the cover may be gripped in a manner similar to the manner in which the trays are gripped.

Abstract: A writing instrument packing kit assembly comprises a body and a lid member joined together so as to be detachable. The body is provided in its bottom with a holder portion adapted to assure that the tips of writing instruments packed therein are clamped and held in place and around an open end with an inclined surface portion inclined slightly, gradually and outwardly from the open end and a recessed portion in the vicinity thereof, and the lid member is provided on the inner-peripheral side in the vicinity of its open end with a suitable number of projecting pieces to be inserted into the recessed portion in the body and on its inner periphery with a thickened portion to be joined to the inclined surface portion of the body.

Abstract: A card holder has a moulded body for holding a plurality of cards. The moulded body comprises a base wall and two spaced side walls extending from the base wall. The side walls have channels for holding cards in a spaced relationship with respect to each other. The channels have access openings at their one end for permitting insertion of cards into and removal of cards from the channels. The card holder has a resiliently displaceable retaining tab extending from the body. The retaining tab is integral with the base wall. The tab has a lug at its free end. The retaining tab is displaceable from a first position, in which the lug restricts the removal of a card held in the channels to a second position in which a card can be inserted into and removed from the channels, via the access openings. The body of the card holder also has a hole formed therein, for attaching a key ring to the card holder.

Abstract: A holder for a right triangular speed square, having a transverse flange extending along one side, includes a pair of side panels disposed in spaced, parallel relation which define a hollow interior having front, rear and bottom openings in the form of elongated slots. An inclined rear wall connects the side panels and separates the rear and bottom openings. Apertures in the side panels cooperate with rivets to secure the holder to a carpenter's apron. The rear wall abuts a side of the speed square forming the hypotenuse. An elongated, rectangular tubular portion formed along top edges of the side panels possesses a floor with a central opening communicating with the hollow interior portion and defining aligned, opposed, spaced ledge members which abut the transverse flange. A pair of upstanding tabs disposed on the ledge members adjacent the front opening, on opposite sides of the central opening, engage a leading edge of the transverse flange.

Abstract: A utility storage box particularly useful for storage items such as drawing instruments and school supplies including a base enclosure having a generally planar bottom with laterally upstanding side walls, a lid member hinged along one wall with an upstanding wall located within the base defining a compartment therein. The lid has a recessed segment with a peripheral configuration generally approximating the peripheral configuration of the compartment defined within the base. A raised section can be provided in the lid to overlie a section of the base outside the compartment so that utensils of differing mean diameter can be located in the base to be contacted by the raised/lowered segments to hold the utensils in position. Guide strips can be provided within the compartment to orient drawing or other utensils within the compartment. Latches can be provided on the lid along a side other than the hinged side to retain the lid in closed position, and a lock hasp can be provided to allow the unit to be locked.

Abstract: A desk organizer for office supplies including first and second sidewalls joined at their common ends and an endwall connecting opposite ends of the first and second sidewall. The desk organizer also includes a bottom wall and means for dividing the organizer into a plurality of successive bins.

Abstract: A writing instrument kit is set forth wherein a writing instrument is provided with a cap and body portion, each of a generally cylindrical configuration defined about a single axis, wherein the cap or body portion is each provided with a hook and loop fastener surface. The hook and loop fastener surface of the body portion is in surrounding relationship to the body and is optionally provided with slots for reception of a flexible sleeve formed with complementary projections receivable within the slots for use of the instrument without abrasion to an individual's hand. The kit includes a cleaning member and a securement pad formed with a hook and loop fastener surface for adhesive securement to a support surface as desired by an individual.

Abstract: A multiple pen caddy for pens having a shoulder or ring on the pen cap wherein the pens are stored cap down-barrel up, wherein the shoulder or ring of the barrel of each pen cooperates with a part of the caddy to permit one hand removal and replacement of each pen's barrel within its cap. The caddy may assume many configurations and hold any number of pens, the number being limited only by the physical size of the product.

Abstract: A cache or holder for a key or other small item comprises a first part having at least one pocket for holding a key and a second part releasably securable to the first part and having an adhesive layer or other securing device for securing the second part to a selected surface in a concealed location.

Abstract: A container for packaging carpenter squares is formed from a one-piece blank of corrugated paper, or the like, and comprises a bottom panel with receiving flaps for receiving interlocking flaps which tuck and hold the carpenter squares in place to prevent slippage during shipping. Top flaps are appended to the bottom panel for closing the container and for receiving an adhesive means for sealing.

Abstract: An emergency key holder card which includes a credit card sized key holder card retaining emergency keys, as well as, various other incidentals. The keys may be separably retained within corresponding apertures of the card, or may be separably, hingedly attached to the emergency key holder card such that they may pivot into and out of the plane of the card. The hinge means provided pursuant to this invention allows for each key to be separated from the card at the preference of the user. Each key may be separably retained within the key holder card by means of a tab and corresponding recess arrangement, by manufacturing the key such that each non-cut edge directly abuts the corresponding key aperture edge of the key holder card, or by a separable hinge means as described above. Each key may also be separably retained within corresponding key shaped apertures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rectangular key case having a swing-out flat key, so that the key can be integrated into the case in a space-saving manner. The case contains a key receiving space formed as a two-legged receiving shaft which, viewed over its length, is essentially L-shaped and extends with its longer leg along the side edge and with its shorter leg along the front edge of the key case housing. The flat key, in its non-working position, is lowered with its shank part entering into the longer leg and with its grip part entering into the shorter leg located near the corner of the key case housing. The shank part of the flat key is pivoted outside the housing and around its corner with the flat key in a working position pointed in the opposite direction from its non-working position and whereupon the grip part of the key engages into a longitudinal area of the shorter leg more remote from the corner.