Abstract: A radio transmitter for vehicle accessories has a key ring including a releasable latch. The latch is attached to a ring strap fixed to the top of the transmitter housing and fits into an opening in the top of the housing. A cam body of the latch is held within the housing by projections extending into a slot in the side of the housing. A latch release member projects from the slot and can resiliently move the cam member for releasing the latch from the housing.

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: 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: A key ring and screwdriver device is disclosed as including a hollow tubular handle having opposite open ends. A reversible screwdriver having different blade ends at an intermediate polygonal cross sectional area is capable of being stored in one open end of the hollow tubular handle. At the opposite open end of the hollow tubular handle, a ferrule is provided. The ferrule includes an outer internally threaded section and inner polygonally shaped section. The outer internally threaded section has a cross sectional dimension greater than the reversible screwdriver blade in order to freely accommodate same. The inner polygonally shaped section has a complementary shape and size for receiving the intermediate polygonal cross sectional area of the reversible screwdriver blade in driving engagement therewith.

Abstract: Key holder includes, in its most preferred embodiment, front and back covers with interlocking hinge appendages defining a transverse passageway inside which is located a swivel cartridge functioning both as a hinge pin and as a swivelling key attachment device. Swivel cartridge includes a casing, a swivel member located at least partially within the casing so as to be capable of rotation with respect to the casing and extending out through a first end of the casing to define a ring passageway through which a key ring is attachable, a hook member contacting the swivel member within the casing and extending out through a second end of the casing, and a spring located within the casing for urging the hook member toward the first end of the casing, thereby maintaining continuous contact between the hook member and the swivel member.

Abstract: A key ring holder comprising a hanger loop secured to two symmetrical passage ways on a circular groove around the peripheral wall of a flat, circular base thereof by a metal bolt, a compression spring and a washer is disclosed. The compression spring and the washer are sleeved on the metal bolt and stopped between a contracted hole at one end of a stepped through hole inside the flat, circular base and an expanded bottom end of the metal bolt. The hanger loop is constantly pulled downwards by the compression spring and the metal bolt to block up the two symmetrical passage ways. Pulling the hanger loop upwards from the flat, circular base and rotating it sideways causes the two symmetrical passage ways to be opened for fastening key rings to the circular, flat base.

Abstract: An improved disc-type key holder includes a circular disc with an annular sliding groove on its peripheral surface, and a multiplicity of key retaining rings slidably suspended in the groove. The disc is formed of two halves each having in the center of the disc surface a boss portion with a recess on the outside and a convexity on the inside and which are opposedly joined together to form a wheel-type body. On the disc surface of one of the two halves is provided a guide slit cutting and extending along the surface from a point on the peripheral wall toward the center to terminate in an enlarged end opening provided on the peripheral surface of the boss portion.

Abstract: Key container for holding, accessing and storing a plurality of keys and having quick and easy access and storing a plurality of keys. The key container has a key retainer to hold a plurality of keys and an axis along which a plurality of keys can move into and out of the container. Having such degrees of freedom enables the plurality to align its center of mass vectorially with the appropriate forces to bring about the orderly and effective movement of the plurality into or out of the key container.

Abstract: In an expandable baton having a barrel and a telescoping member carried in the barrel and movable between extended and retracted positions, a spring clip retainer includes tapered outer ends and rounded edges for engaging and retaining the telescoping member in the retracted position without snagging or gouging the telescoping member as it is retracted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate block key ring, wherein several plate blocks are combined with a swivel shaft, so as to be enable the blocks to rotate. These plate blocks have peripheral rails to form key ring outlets that allow keys to be readily attached to and detached from the ring. A locating spring device is disposed between the plate blocks which can define certain positions of the plate blocks after they rotate to relative angular positions.

Abstract: At least one key body formed with tooth-like projections, and a grip section gripped in use are formed separately from each other. The key body is mounted to a hollow portion of the grip section so as to be extensible and retractable with respect thereto, by angular movement of sliding movement. In order to retain a plurality of key bodies compactly, the key bodies are mounted to a single grip section. Further, in order to prevent loss and burglary and to facilitate carrying, the grip section having the key bodies accommodated therein is detachably held in a key holder such as a bracelet, a buckle of a belt, or the like.

Abstract: A housing includes a top and bottom plate in a spaced parallel coextensive relationship integrally secured together pivotally mounting a first and second key holder at opposed ends of the plate, wherein the key holder includes pivotal axles orthogonally oriented to each of the plates and parallel relative to one another. The key holders are spring biased for rotation between the plates and are maintained in a first position by a latch mechanism and released to a second position upon release of the latch mechanism to include a lever, with a lever engaging a projection in a respective key holder.

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 key chain with interior storage compartment closed by a cap to seal in solids, such as heart medication tablets or diabetes medication and which, preferably, is designed to additionally seal a container or vial which fits within the compartment for storing liquids, such as perfume, cologne, breath freshener, etc. which also features two key rings with a quick release mechanism to allow separation of the two rings.

Abstract: A key security device includes a rigid housing with an internal latching device to releasably secure a key within an open keyway formed in the housing. Circuitry is provided along with the latching device to supply an audible or otherwise detectable signal that is initiated following removal of the key and passage of a predetermined timed interval following removal of the key from the housing. Circuitry within the housing responds to insertion and removal of the key to produce an indentifiable alert signal after a determined time interval that may be initiated in response to removal of the key from the keyway. The time interval is reset and the alert signal is cancelled as the key is received in the keyway. An override is provided for the timer and may be operated to selectively extend the time interval and thereby delay operation of the alarm.

Abstract: A key-ring assembly comprising a casing having fastened therein a lock bolt mechanism, a locating device and a blade cutter. The blade cutter can be rotated out of or inside the casing within an angle of 180 and is controlled by the locating device to position at three predetermined positions. The lock bolt mechanism comprises two opposite bolts respectively controlled to move forward and backward by two push knobs so as to respectively close or open a slide way for the fastening therein of key-rings, and an opening for mounting the casing on the waist belt.

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: A key chain with decorative function which has a miniature photo frame connected to its one end and in a size similar to that suitable for the usual decorative plate of a key chain, and on back of the photo frame, a clamp is provided to allow the key ring of the key chain to snap in and thereby form a support permitting the photo frame to uprightly or crossly stand on a table or desk top as a decoration. Pictures preferred by the user may be inserted into the photo frame through a movable clear sheet at the front of the frame. When the key ring is detached from the clamp, the key chain is served as a general key chain.

Abstract: A combination picture frame and tap-top opener, includes a substantially U-shaped frame having opposite, spaced apart and parallel legs, each leg having an inner edge with a guideway and a free end with a projection thereat, the free ends of the legs defining an opening therebetween; two panels for holding at least one picture therebetween, the panels being removably mounted within the guideways of the frame; a removable retainer for retaining the panels in the frame, the retainer including a track for receiving the projections so as to removably connect the retainer with the frame; and a tap-top opener formed on the removable retainer.

Abstract: A double ended key ring includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and joining and biasing mechanisms for releasably engaging the first and second body portions together to form a key ring having openings on opposite ends. The first body portion is configured to form one of the openings and has a gap which is hidden when the first and second body portions are biased together in an engaged position. The first and second body portions can be moved axially and then rotated into an open position to expose the gap. In an alternate embodiment, the joining mechanism may be pushed from the second body portion toward the first body portion thereby disengaging the body portions from the engaged position.

Abstract: A magnetic key chain which comprises a plastic material in which particles are embedded so that it will adhere to a metal surface such as iron or steel and which in at least one embodiment has a covering sheet on one side and which carries a key ring to which keys can be attached so as to magnetically support the keys from a metal surface when at least one side of the key ring engages the metal surface.

Abstract: A key holder arrangement for one or a plurality of spare keys, with which advertising may be effectively used, comprising a planar base member approximately the size of a typical business card, and of a thickness approximating the thickness of a key. The base member has opposing faces thereon, and one or more cutouts therein, each cutout being of a size closely conforming to the key to be received, such that the key can be frictionally retained therein. One of the faces of the base member is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, with a backer sheet normally residing on the pressure sensitive adhesive, to prevent the base member from adhering to an extraneous object. The backer sheet is to be readily peeled away from the adhesive preparatory to the placement of the backside of a business card in contact with the adhesive, and in careful alignment with the base member.

Abstract: A double ended key ring includes a housing and a cover which are pivotally connected. A bias mechanism urges the housing and cover into an open position thereby providing access to an opening therebetween for mounting or removing keys or keyholders. A latch mechanism is pivotally mounted relative to the housing for releasably holding the cover in the closed position. The entire bias mechanism and the latch mechanism is effectively concealed when the key ring is in the engaged or closed position, in which position the removal of keyholders is precluded.

Abstract: A key holder includes a body portion, and a depressible plunger element of generally J-shaped configuration in the body portion which is operative for detachably retaining a key in assembled relation with the body portion. In one embodiment of the key holder the plunger element is engageable with a releasable pin element having a key ring thereon for releasably retaining the pin element and the key ring in assembled relation with the body portion. In a second embodiment the plunger element is engageable with a pin element attached to the body portion for retaining an open ring element attached to the pin element in a closed position wherein a key receive on the ring element is retained thereon. The plunger element in the second embodiment is depressible to permit pivoting of the pin and ring elements to an open position wherein a key received on the ring element is removable therefrom.

Abstract: A three piece pen is provided including a short elongated cap having a first open internally threaded end, an elongated pen holder of a length greater than the cap and including a pen point at one end and a hollow elongated tubular barrel having a first open, internally threaded end is provided. The second end of the cap includes structure for anchoring a keyring thereto, the second end of the barrel is closed and the second end of the pen holder remote from the point includes a circumferentially extending enlarged abutment spaced from the terminal end thereof.

Abstract: An article securing device consisting of two parts, a block with a hole in it and an article holding portion having two arms which can be inserted into and locked onto the block. The arms have notches on their ends for engaging the block and locking the article holding portion thereon. The article holding portion has an oblong shaped looped portion. When one said of the oblong loop portion is squeezed one arm rides up on and is depressed into a depression on the other arm, unlocking the arms from the block and allowing th earticle holding portion to be withdrawn from the block for inserting articles on the article holding portion.

Abstract: A spare keys and retaining card set for automobiles and/or for other purpose locks mainly consists of a plurality of spare keys and a retaining card. Each spare key may be inset into the retaining card within a key shaped hollow and may be easily removed out of the hollow and the card, accordingly, for use by the user. The retaining card has a size similar to that of a name card and can be put into a wallet or a pocket for easy carry. Whenever the original key is lost or is not carried with the user, the spare key may timely resolve the problem to open a door.

Abstract: A key holder which has a pair of shells for enclosing the keys which are connected together by a spring-loaded locking hinge. The keys are connected to the shells by at least one arm attached to one of the shells. The keys can be stacked on top of each other inside the key holder. The spring-loaded locking hinge generally holds the shells in a closed position relative to each other. This is accomplished by a knob on one part of the hinge which engages with a notch on another part inside the hinge. A spring kept in torsion and compression tends to urge the shells open so that when a button on the end of the hinge is pressed, the knob disengages the notch and the spring causes the shells to open.

Abstract: A flexible key case is provided which contains an upper end portion, a lower end portion with an opening, and a sidewall extending between the upper and lower end portions. The sidewall has a longitudinal slot and defines a cavity that is accessible through the slot and through the opening of the lower end portion. The key case includes a key ring and means, connected to the key ring, for raising the key ring into the cavity adjacent the upper end portion and lowering the key ring from the cavity through the opening of the lower end portion. The key case holds a plurality of keys in a neat, compact package that shields the keys from contact with a pocket or purse and minimizes jingling. Keys are easily added or removed from the key case and the key case is simple to operate.

Abstract: A keyholder includes a flat plate of suitable material such as leather, plastic or other material which is provided with a plurality of spaced openings along one edge and a plurality of spaced openings along an opposed edge of the plate. Key hooks are provided in the openings for supporting keys therein. Flat strips extend across the front and back surface of the plate substantially midway between the openings in the pair of opposed edges, and suitable securing means secure the strips at spaced intervals on the front and back surface of the plate to form pockets on the front and back surface of the plate for receiving the keys therein.

Abstract: A tag device for holding articles such as keys and for attachment to an organizing member such as a D-ring. All forms of the invention are constructed with a plastic sleeve which has a substantial area for receiving a label or writing to serve to identify the key. In one form of the invention the article is attached to a metal wire member which is releasably retained by the plastic sleeve. In another form, the insert member which holds the article is made of plastic and is releasably held by the sleeve. In still another form of the invention, the insert member is made of plastic and is detachable from the sleeve only with the use of a release tool.

Abstract: The structure is constituted by at least one planar base having one or more seats for the key and one or more means for temporary hooking to grip elements provided at least on the head of the key. Advantageously, the head of the key furthermore has means for temporary coupling to another head of one or more other keys. Conveniently, furthermore, with said base there are associable one or more removable data plates bearing data such as identification elements of a code for the key and/or of the owner thereof.

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.

Abstract: A secure holder for a key which provides for limited access to that key. A first and second plate retain a key securely therein and a wire and seal is used to inhibit access and determine if the key has been accessed. Also, a key ring holds the key to the first plate and a single pin holds the first and second plate together, in a pivotal relationship.

Abstract: A key assembly which is composed of a flat key and a credit card-like key holder members. This assembly does not make the pocket bulky and can conveniently be used as a spare key for a car door lock, a building door lock, etc.

Abstract: A key holder includes a holding strap composed of a row of coupling elements attached to a flexible core cord, each of the coupling element having a coupling head which is symmetric in shape about a longitudinal axis of said coupling element, an end stop mounted across opposite ends of the holding strap for connecting them while keeping the holding strap bent into a closed loop with the respective coupling heads of the coupling elements directed inwardly of the looped holding strap, and a slider slidably mounted on and movable along opposed ones of the coupling elements for taking them into and out of interdigitating engagement. With this construction, the loop of the holding strap can be adjusted by moving the slider to such an extent as to meet the user's desire or to conform to the number of keys to be held on the key holder.

Abstract: A device for assisting the crippled hand to turn a key in an automobile starter switch lock has an elongated member that firmly grips opposite faces of the key head and has longitudinal portions which rigidly extend the moment arm for application of turning force. In one form the device has recesses to receive the tabs of a steering column mounted starter switch. In another form, the device has a protuberance to project the key into the recess of a recessed switch on a dashboard. A preferred embodiment has hinged rigid panels with hollowed internal surfaces that mount keys for slidable and pivotal movement along tracked guideways. The internal surfaces have raised marginal edges interrupted by a slot through which the shank of a key may be passed.

Abstract: Each key in a set of keys has a headless shank. A slotted opening through the shank is slightly larger than the shank so that any key can be installed over the shank of the active key to act as a wrench to turn the active key. In addition, any shank can carry two blades thereon, one on each end of the shank.

Abstract: A U-shaped belt buckle is pivotally connected to a buckle tongue and key retainer which includes an elongated tongue body terminating at one end in a tongue tip, the other end of the tongue body forming a part of the key retainer. The key retainer includes an elongated hollow housing being open at opposite ends to form a sleeve through which a key may extend in the direction of the tongue tip. Shoulder wall portions at the key receiving end of the hollow housing serve to abut with the head of the key for positioning the key in the housing. The belt has an opening adapted to receive the elongated tongue body and hollow housing, with belt fastener snap buttons positioned on the belt to also function to retain the key by abutting with the head of the key. When the key is needed, the wearer simply opens the snap buttons and removes the key from the key retainer.

Abstract: A combined nail clipper and key holder which comprises a nail clipper housing including a hollow portion provided with a pair of lateral grooves disposed on opposite walls of the housing, the nail clipper housing further including an aperture disposed at the rear end and a key ring connecting member rotatably attached to the front end thereof, a nail clipper having a pair of laterally extending locking pins, the nail clipper being rotatably mounted to the rear end of the nail clipper housing by an end pin which extends into the aperture whereby the nail clipper is rotatable between an inoperative portion where the nail clipper is held in its housing by the functional engagement between the lateral grooves and lateral locking pins and an operative position where the nail clipper is rotated out of the housing about the end pin.

Abstract: A luggage tag is formed from a soft hollow plastic body portion. The plastic may be treated with a photophorescent material so that the luggage tag will glow in the dark. The hollow plastic body portion has a central opening covered by a removable monogrammed cap. The cap covers a key shaped recess designed to hold a suitcase key. A resilient plastic circular loop clip is connected to the body portion for attaching the luggage tag to an article of luggage. In a second embodiment, the body portion is formed from open mesh plastic through which yarn is woven. The body portions may be formed as a variety of shapes including a teddy bear, a flower, a human foot, and any letter of the alphabet.

Abstract: Key head that constitutes a piece of jewelry designed to be fitted, successively, with various keys and that comprises a case consisting of two parts to be assembled (9,32) at least, one of which (9) is fitted on the inner side with locking means (10-12, 14-16) that prevent any displacement of the cut section (6) of the key and of the bit (8) in relation to the aforesaid part of the case, in their plane, as well as, also on the inner side, with removable means of fixation (17 and/or 22,23) for the cut section in the locked position so as to prevent any rotary movement of this section and of the bit in relation to this part of the case, with these locking means and means of fixation not visible from the outside, subsequent to assembling.

Abstract: A key retainer, primarily having the facility for manually manipulating a key from a stored, inoperative position to a partially stored operation position, is disclosed. The key retainer includes a top planar semi-flexible member and bottom planar semi-flexible member, both of which are joined to one another generally, along their perimeters and vertical center lines, to form two adjacent key storing facilities. Each key storing facility is provided with a key receiving-finger manipulating slot for inserting a key within the key storing facility and manual manipulation of the key to move the key from a stored position to a partially stored operative position through an opening provided in the joining means. A major advantage of the key retaining arrangement is the absence of key connecting devices usually associated with key retainers.

Abstract: A spare car key comprising a metal core defined by a grip portion and by an active portion designed to cooperate with a respective lock, and housed in removable manner in the center portion of a plate to which it is secured by means of a flexible appendix on the plate itself.

Abstract: A key ring being less susceptible to deformation and accidental opening is provided. The key ring includes a base having a slot therein to define a plate between a first resilient shoulder and a second resilient shoulder. Each shoulder is torsionally displaceable with respect to the base. A first arm extends from the first resilient shoulder while a second arm extends from the second resilient shoulder. The arms overlap to form a loop.

Abstract: A key unit includes a transmitter for remote actuation of a lock and, in a common housing, a mechanical key for mechanical operation of the lock. The mechanical key is held within a key compartment in the housing and, when a trigger button is depressed, pivots to an outwardly extending working position on a circular bearing portion. The cover of the housing is held to the lower portion at one location by a bayonet connection which enables the cover to be pivoted to a position for access to the battery compartment in which batteries are contained for the transmitter. A lock connection spaced from the bayonet connection couples the cover to the lower housing portion when closed, and a removable locking screw is provided to hold the cover in the closed position.

Abstract: A key case having first and second generally planar wall portions each including a layer of a flexible material that may have a density substantially less than that of water so that the case will float; key retainers on each of the wall portions affording movement of the key from a position adjacent an inner surface of the wall portion to a position projecting from the wall portion where it can be engaged with a lock; and strip fasteners for releasably attaching the wall portions together around their peripheries with their inner surfaces adjacent and for defining a pocket between the wall portions adapted to receive keys attached to the wall portions. The wall portions are separable to afford use of the keys attached to them in separate locations such as the spaced ignition locks of a yacht or of two snowmobiles.

Abstract: The separator is composed of two elements (1) basically alike, each one made up of three sectors (2) and (3) hinged to each other and folded (4). The two components (1) are coupled in a movable fashion to each other in the opposed direction, by means of eyelets (6) or (6') to be found on the projecting ends of the outer sectors (3). The coupling forms a single folding and upturnable element to which is coupled a ring-like body (7), (8) or (9) inserted into said eyelets (6) or (6').