Abstract: A nighstick comprising an elongated cylindrical main body portion and a generally cylindrical handle portion which is integral with the main body portion and extends at a right angle to the central longitudinal axis of the main body portion. The handle portion is spaced from both ends of the main body portion and is substantially closer to one of the ends. The invention includes a nightstick in which the handle and main body portions are molded as a single integral unit of thermoplastic polycarbonate material. The invention also includes a nightstick as described above which consists of a T-shaped metallic core embedded in thermoplastic material and the method of making same. Another variation of the invention includes a nightstick in which the main body portion is covered by an outer layer of elastomeric material. Still another variation of the invention includes a nightstick in which the main body portion and the handle portion each consist of a metal tube filled with elastomeric material.

Abstract: A key holder comprising an elongated cylindrical handle, having one or more annular ridges and a key retainer at one end of the handle for holding keys.