Patents by Inventor Calvin E. Sanders

Calvin E. Sanders 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).

  • Combination keyholder, container and clip
    Patent number: 5676243
    Abstract: A combination water tight storage container and an attaching clip wherein the container has an opening therein and a cap thereon. A clip formed of a single, continuous length of multiply bent resilient material defining a plurality of loops is frictionally inserted into a slot in the wall of the container. The clip and container forming a gripping tension therebetween when inserted into a hole on the underside of a vehicle or on an article of clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Calvin E. Sanders
  • Wire key holder
    Patent number: 4976124
    Abstract: A key holder and a method of holding keys is provided wherein the key holder is formed of a single continuous length of multiply-bent wire to define a plurality of legs. The legs form a rectangle/square with an arcuate portion there-behind. Keys are slid between the legs of the arcuate portion and at least one of the legs of the rectangular/square portion to the end of one of the legs. It is then slid onto the rectangular/square portion by sliding onto at least one leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Inventor: Calvin E. Sanders
  • Organizer clip device and key holder
    Patent number: 4658479
    Abstract: Disclosed is a clip device and method of retaining multiple materials in a separated and organized fashion and which is reversible in design to restore the clip to its undeformed tension if excessively deformed. The clip comprises an oval portion which continues into an essentially rectangular portion positioned on the oval portions between the arcuate ends thereof, with the rectangular portion having a width at least equal to the width of the oval. It can be used for organizing papers or holding keys in two separate portions. Also disclosed is a key holder for separating keys in two arcuate sections and a method of securing a spare key to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1987
    Inventor: Calvin E. Sanders
  • Organizer clip device
    Patent number: 4612685
    Abstract: Disclosed is a clip device which retains multiple materials in a separated and organized fashion and which is reversible in design to restore the clip to its undeformed tension if excessively deformed. The clip comprises an oval portion which continues into an essentially rectangular portion positioned on the oval portions between the arcuate ends thereof, with the rectangular portion having a width at least equal to the width of the oval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Inventor: Calvin E. Sanders
  • Paper clip or similar article
    Patent number: D302280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1989
    Inventor: Calvin E. Sanders