Abstract: Luggage, such as hand carried briefcases, purses or the like, are provided with key ring holders on an inner face thereof, preferably a cover. The holder is in the form of a short horizontal or longitudinal strap secured at its midsection to the face just above an open top of a conventional pocket or envelope mounted on the inner face. The strap has wings or legs projecting from its secured mid portion. The end of each wing or leg has a pad of a hook and loop ("Velcro") fastener secured on its inner side. A complimentary hook and loop pad is secured to the opposing inner face of the cover at a location to secure the outer ends of the wings or legs in an extended flat condition against the cover. The two wings or legs are pulled free of the cover carried pads, and are brought together on opposite sides of their secured mid portion.

Abstract: An electrical shock-preventable key unit has a case for slidably accommodating a key body, a slide plate and an electrical shock preventing system. The slide plate engages with the key body and slides reciprocally to position it in the extended position or in the retracted position. The electrical shock preventing system comprises a conductive member provided on the case, a resistor for attenuating the current due to static electricity, and a conductive contact piece which comes into contact with the key body in the extended position, and operates to prevent the user from receiving an electrical shock upon locking or unlocking.

Abstract: A key-holder with incorporated telescopic writing means comprises a tubular body open at one end and closed at the other by means of a plug which carries key restraining means; into the tubular body there being threadable a writing means formed by a plurality of tubular frustoconical members mutually threaded telescopically in order to be compacted within said body; within this latter there being provided projections/grooves capable of cooperating with respective grooves/projections of the writing means in order to restrain it, in a manner releasable by pulling, within the body itself at the end of the compacting of the telescopic members forming said writing means.

Abstract: An illuminated tool or key, in which a light source is detachably secured to a surface of the tool or key. Additionally, the emitted light can be modulated to perform an additional keying function when received by the lock. A three-color light emitter is preferable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a double ended key ring that includes a pair of key holders for retaining a set of keys. The key holders are movably connected to a central housing and are biased to retract into a pair of seats located at the ends of the housing to prevent the removal of the keys from the key holders. When the key holders are pulled away from the housing, the keys may then be removed from the key holders.The biasing mechanism for the key holders is located entirely within the housing. To this end the housing includes a central passageway that has a narrow bore, at one end, to preferably slidably receive a spring loaded lock pin that projects through the bore and is connected to one of the key holders. In order to permit the spring loaded lock pin and key holder to be assembled, the other end of the bore remains open until closed by a bushing. The bushing includes a tubular sidewall and an endwall having another narrow bore.

Abstract: A rigid structure is provided for engaging the ends of ropes preferably closed on themselves. The structure includes a plate having a groove at its perimeter; a first and a second through holes in the plate; a first and a second engaging holes in the plate for housing first and second ends of a rope. The first and second engaging holes are oriented at an angle less than or equal to 90.degree. relative to the perimeter groove in the plate.

Abstract: Combined keyholders and wallets include a plurality of overlying layers forming a currency pocket therebetween and to which is attached at least one key cover having a plurality of cut-outs along opposite edges. A plurality of adjacent key receiving pockets are formed beneath the key cover by alternate axial and angular lines of attachment between the key cover and one of the layers. Multiple key covers may be provided as well as combinations of key covers, card-bearing sections and hidden compartments.

Abstract: A binder ring has folio stops affixed to the end of at least one binder ring section. When the binder ring is in the open position the folio stop impedes a folio sheet from inadvertently sliding off the ring section. The folio stop slips on when the binder ring is opened and slips off when the binder ring is closed to be unobtrusive.

Abstract: A keyring accessory comprises a one-piece plastic structure having a body, one end of which has a loop for attachment to a keyring, the other end having a wedge for spreading apart the elements of the keyring to permit a key to be inserted between the ring elements of the key ring or to permit removal of the key from those wire ring elements. A flexible strap joins the loop and the wedge. The wedge is sufficiently rigid to permit separation of the wire circles forming the keyring, and the size and the way the wedge is shaped prevents the wedge from accidentally popping out from between the circular rings.

Abstract: A device for producing variable moire patterns including a housing maintaining transparent sheets in face-to-face relationship, said sheets movable relative to one another and each carrying a pattern of lines.

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 slot for inserting a key within the key storing facility, and a finger-manipulating aperture for manually transferring 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 combination writing instrument and handcuff activating device comprises an elongated housing having a writing element and a handcuff locking element axially movable therein. On one end of the housing is a handcuff key. A mechanism is provided so that one or the other of the writing element and the handcuff locking element can be extended from the housing.

Abstract: Key marker comprises an elastic ring and integral flanges adapted to be stretched around the periphery of the bow of a flat key. The ring has a slot therein adapted to fit around the bit of the key. An elastic membrane integral with one of the flanges extends part way across the flange inwardly from the slot. An inscription area, which may be a coating, on the outer surface of the membrane is adapted to receive a graphic inscription thereon. There may be a similar membrane integral with the other flange. Also, there may be small protuberances distributed over the outer surfaces of the flanges.

Abstract: An integrated keyholder/container to facilitate carrying keys together with other important items, such as medication or a wheel lock. The unit includes a cylindrical member with a side wall terminating in an end wall to form a large receptacle. A cap removably covers a large receptacle and has an arm extending outwardly from its side wall. The arm has a bore through which a key ring passes. Another cap removably covers the end wall forming a small receptacle. The cap has a transparent end wall. The small receptacle contains a watch movement whose face is visable through the transparent end wall.

Abstract: A key-ring/pill-holder for carrying keys and pills has a musket-type key ring having an attachment device for attaching the key ring to a garment, a key-attachment element for attaching a key, and a body having faces longitudinally therebetween. The pill holder is a cavity opening from one of the faces of the body of the key ring for holding pills and a sealing cap for closing the cavity opening and easily opening the same, whereby to provide a compartment for the pills until desired.

Abstract: This invention is a system for controlling the use of keys and other items which allows only one item to be removed from a plurality of available items and an indicator of who made the selection. The present invention has particular application where a plurality of different people, such as salesmen, have access to a plurality of different items, such as keys. This control is accomplished through the provision of an unlocking means which cannot be relocked until the article contained therein has been replaced.

Abstract: A telescoping self-defense keychain includes a keyring attached on a swivel for tethering one or more keys. The keychain may also be used for self-defense or by police to control a suspect during arrest. The keychain has a telescoping member which may be extended to increase the overall length of the keychain to provide more effective use as a weapon. The telescoping member is held in the extended position by a flared end on the telescoping member which wedges into a swaged end of the handle. A leaf spring engages the flared end of the telescoping member to retain it in a retracted position.

Abstract: A key guard comprises a key ring having an absent segment. A channel in the guard captures and restrains the ring to circular motion along its arc. A follower carries an interposer which intersects the channel under spring action of a spring means symmetrically positioned with respect to a central axis. The spring means may be a pair of compression springs, or a pair of spring arms acting on the follower. The ring and the key guard may be flat.

Abstract: A triangular, sharp projection is formed in the surface of a key handle, the projection being directed into the interior of a key ring opening formed therein. This key ring projection includes edge recesses formed proximate the base thereof thereby providing a shape forcing the segments of a collapsed helical key ring apart, the recesses then maintaining the ring segments separated for insertion or removal of additional keys. In an alternative implementation the similar key ring separation projection may be formed on articles other than keys that can thus be carried on the key ring for convenience in key removal.

Abstract: The present keysensor (1) includes a base (2) for placing a keyholder (4) with a magnet (7) contained and a magnetic sensor (3) installed on a reverse side thereof, thus, it is possible to facilitate the use and to employ a fixed-type keyholder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a separable key holder comprising a holder body in which a pin is fitted on either side, each pin being provided with a ring-shaped element for the accommodation of keys. The holder body consists of two portions to be detachably coupled to each other, each of the portions carrying one of the pins. The two portions of the holder body are coupled to one another by a snap connection which can be released by an axial displacement of one of said pins in the respective portion of the holder body.

Abstract: A key selector device which comprises a switch means to be secured in the vicinity of the lock to be opened, and having an inners protrusion formed for pushing one of the actuating rods movably secured in alignment on the upper wall of a box, in order to enable one of the key hangers pivotably secured in alignment on a lateral axis supported by the opposing side walls of said box, to be angularly moved to a suitable position in which an enlarged triangular protrusion of said one of the key hangers which generally rests on one of the spring leaves, slides over a triangular curved portion of said one of the spring leaves secured in alignment on the rear wall of said box, while a foot portion of said one of the key hangers carrying a desired key projects upward.

Abstract: A key ring device comprising a jointed ring which can be drawn apart to allow insertion of a key or other object and an accessory part hanging from the ring. The accessory part includes a tool component to separate the ring loops and a guard member surrounding the tool to protect the user from the tool.

Abstract: A key and card combination formed from molded plastic material comprises a key-shaped recess socket in the plane of the card, a key being separably located in the recess socket and formed in one piece with the card, and integral multidirectional hinge structure formed from the same material as the key and card and integrally connects an edge of a head end of the key to an edge of the card in the socket. The hinge adapts the key to be swung out of and swung back into the plane of the card. When the key is swung out of the plane of the card, the key is enabled to be twisted in various directions relative to the card on and about the hinge, laterally or about the axis of the hinge. In a preferred construction, the hinge structure comprises a rod-shaped elongated element.

Abstract: A key holder capable of compactly storing and selectively ejecting a multiplicity of flat keys. The key holder is provided with an actuator and an ejector assembly for moving the keys outwardly from each side, thus ejecting only the desired key from the holder. Stored keys are prevented from undesired movement by use of a divider and the prickly side of a Velcro strip. The key holder is capable of handling keys of various lengths, with its top and bottom cover members made from either hard plastic material or from metal.

Abstract: A system for controlling access to several keys that includes several keyholders that include uniquely shaped portions that mate with correspondingly shaped portions of keyholder housings that are contained within a storage container. The storage container keyholder housings further include a latching apparatus for latching each of the keyholders such that the key and keyholders may not be removed unless an access signal is received by the latching apparatus. A data processor is connected to the storage means to receive inputs and provide access to selected keys in response to appropriate inputs. The data processor further records information such as time of access and access data. The storage keyholder housings further include circuitry that determine when a key has been replaced. The data processor is connected to receive the return information for recording. The data processor is further configured to provide output reports listing information as to access, return and usage.

Abstract: A key holder is disclosed which comprises a substantially planar body portion, a substantially circular ring having an open gap therein and rotatably mounted in substantially coplanar relation on the body portion, and a resilient tongue on the body portion. The ring is rotatable between a closed position wherein the open gap faces inwardly toward the body portion, and an open position wherein the open gap faces outwardly to permit the insertion of a key or the like on the ring. When the ring is in the closed position, the tongue normally extends into the gap to prevent the ring from being rotated. However, the tongue is resiliently deflectable away from the plane of the body portion to permit the ring to be rotated to the open position.

Abstract: A headlights on reminder apparatus provides a motorist with a convenient arrangement of apparatus to hold his or her ignition key, with or without other vehicle and/or household keys, for convenient temporary storage in his or her pocket or purse, or at a place in his or her office or home. Then when operating his or her vehicle, with the headlights on, a tethered hook of this arrangement of apparatus is placed about a vehicle component, while the tether remains secured to the ignition key holder and the ignition key remains in the ignition switch. Upon leaving the car, the motorist must release the hook, thereby remembering to turn off the headlights. In one embodiment the tether extends directly between the hook and the ignition key holder, and in another embodiment the tether, in extending between the hook and the ignition key holder, forms a changeable size loop, by utilizing a receiving and guiding body. The tether is preferably made of a resilient stretchable retractable material.

Abstract: A key holder comprises a case, a key tray and a key suspender. A respective key may be selected by moving a slide handle from the outside of the key holder until a respective key identification is found and drawn simply by flipping the key holder.

Abstract: A key holder is for keys with standardized heads of about the same width as standard key blades. The key holder includes a casing which has a flat base wall and a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart, elongated key compartment side walls extending integrally upwardly from the base wall to form a plurality of parallel key compartments. Keys are pivotally mounted in outer end portions of the key compartment side walls on removable cap screws and are pivotable about openings in the key heads and these cap screws from storage position inside of the casing to position for use of the key outside of the casing. Leaf springs, one in each key compartment, push the keys against the side walls with sufficient force to frictionally hold the keys in place each within its own key compartment whether or not one or the other of the cap screws is temporarily removed to insert or remove other keys.

Abstract: A meter beater timer is provided which alerts the user when a pre-determined time interval has expired so that he can return to the meter and deposit additional coins if necessary. Unlike previous timers, the user is reminded to set the timer when he withdraws the ignition key from the ignition. The key is attached to a key ring and to a key chain which retracts into the timer housing when the key is removed from the ignition depressing a plunger which sets off an alarm. An electronic version and a mechanical version are provided.

Abstract: A folding key for vehicles, in which a key body is pivotally mounted in a dished cap so as to be capable of pivoting with respect to the cap. The key body has a pivot portion which is directly supported by a bearing bore formed in the cap, or which is clamped and supported between a first bearing portion provided in a bottom surface of a recess in the cap and a second bearing portion provided in a support member fitted in the recess in the cap. In the latter case, a resilient tongue is resiliently engaged with an inward end of the key body to retain the same. The cap has formed therein a cut-out with which the key body is engaged upon ultimate levelling of the key body. Preferably, the cut-out is formed in a portion of a peripheral edge of the cap, which is located at a rear of the peripheral edge with reference to an advance direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A compact hand-held device adapted for alternative use as a protective weapon, a tool or a key holder is disclosed. A hollow cylindrical member having an open end and a closed end includes a chamber for storing a plurality of tool elements. A removable closure is threadably received in the open end for sealing the chamber of the hollow member. A key ring is secured to the closure for use of the key ring both as a key holder and as a protective weapon. A hexagon opening in the closed end is provided for rigidly removably securing a corresponding shank of one of the tool elements axially outwardly from the closed end when the tool element is in the operating position. A tapered butt is sealingly and threadably secured on the closed end for providing a protective weapon.

Abstract: A keycase enclosing a sliding blade knife. Blade exposed and sheathed with one hand by thumb action. Provides protection going to and from locked automobile and residence while holding preselected key. Spring loaded detent holds blade open or closed. Keycase serves as knife handle and sheath. Thin flat knife enclosure lies snugly against keycase wall occupying little space and not interfering with key holder function.

Abstract: A key locator allows identification of a given key on a key ring. A flexible tab, or strip of leather or similar material, is folded around the end of a key, and a spring clip holds the strip in place on the key. Holes through both the tab and the clip allow the key to be placed on a conventional key ring in conventional fashion. The tab extends beyond the key and includes a unique identifier so a given key can be easily selected from a group of keys. Several key locators can be placed on keys on the same key ring, and different identifiers can be used on each locator. The locators can be determined by feel alone, and are easily grasped while wearing gloves and the like.

Abstract: A key or article holder for articles which have article-heads, includes a plurality of resilient, generally S-shaped partitions arranged in a pack and disposed in substantially spaced-apart parallel relationship. Each partition is provided with two opposite end portions terminating in opposite directions, which are joined together by a sloping intermediate portion. A plurality of partition spacers, each disposed adjacent the intermediate portions of the partitions maintain the spaced-apart relationship of the partitions. Each of a pair of generally S-shaped resilient side-plates is disposed on an opposite side of the pack of partitions. The end and intermediate portions of the side-plates are in substantial alignment with the end and intermediate portions of the partitions, which define an uninterrupted article-bit receiving channel. The article-heads of a plurality of articles are releasably, pivotably mounted in the article-head receiving slots and are engaged therein by adjustable frictional tension.

Abstract: A keyholder for retaining keys in a bundle comprises a disc-shaped body consisting of two interconnected body halves with a recessed groove having a narrow slot opening circumferentially formed therein and adapted to receive head portions of key retainers which project through the slot opening. A slide cavity extends centrally through the body so as to intersect the circumferential groove with openings provided at opposite ends of the body to permit insertion of the key retainers into the circumferential groove. A slide of a length to fit the slide cavity length is resiliently centered in the slide cavity so as to block the openings in its center position but has an operating structure accessible through a window in one side of the disc member which permits sliding of the slide out of the center position in either direction so as to permit clearing of either of the openings for insertion or removal of key retainers into or from the circumferential groove.

Abstract: A handle (30) for lifting a plastic bag (10) that includes one or more plastic loops (12, 14) adapted for allowing the bag to be carried in a person's hand. The handle comprises an elongated member having a recess (32) extending along one side and dimensioned to receive the plastic loops. The elongated member is shaped such that it can be held in a person's hand with the recess opening away from the hand. The recess may extend over both ends of the elongated member, and the lower wall of the recess may comprise a carrying surface (38) having a center surface (40) with a large radius of curvature and two end surfaces (42, 44) with a smaller radius of curvature. The elongated member includes a lower surface (50) opposite the recess that has a generally circular cross section and a center of curvature higher than the end surfaces when the elongated member is positioned with the recess opening upward.

Abstract: A device for forming a bunch of keys having a centrally arranged disc from which individual key holder members extend. Ball heads of arms of the key holder members are slidably mounted in an undercut groove in the disc which opens towards the periphery of the disc. The groove has a removal opening for the ball heads which is releasably closed by a slide such that the ball heads can move around in the groove passing by the removal opening.

Abstract: A puzzle key holder for use with two key rings. The holder includes a main body and an auxiliary body, each of which receives a key ring. Complementary sockets and pins are formed in the abutting edges of the bodies to normally retain such bodies as an integral member. The bodies are relatively moveable relative to one another so as to become disengaged from one another. Such disengagement can only be effected by person's having knowledge of the relative motions necessary to effect such disengagement.

Abstract: An ornamental holder for objects such as disposable lighters, cosmetics and the like having a body with front and sides configured to engage the contained object. The front side defines a transparent viewing window having an interior and exterior surface. A suitable design or ornamentation is placed at the interior surface and the transparent window and provides a lens effect to enhance the visual effect of the ornamentation.

Abstract: A key holder includes a generally flat base element whose length is substantially the same as or greater than the length of a conventional automobile or house key. One or more arms are hingedly attached at one end to an edge of the base element to fold in overlying relationship with the element. A key may be coupled to the free end of the arm in such a manner that the key can be folded generally flat against the arm between the arm and the base element. If more than one arm is provided, alternate ones of the arms are attached to one side of the base element and the remaining arms are attached to the other side so that when the arms are folded over the base, they lie in a generally parallel relationship to one another. In an alternative arrangement, keys may be held generally flat against the base element by a series of loops disposed on the element and into which the keys may be inserted. Loops are formed on both sides of the base element so that keys may be held in place on both sides.

Abstract: An extendable key operator which has a handle, an outer extension arm and an inner extension arm pivotally connected to the handle and the outer extension arm. The outer extension arm has a key retaining end portion. The arms are movable between a retracted position in which the arms are positioned adjacent to the handle and an extended position. In the extended position, the key retaining end portion and the arms are extended from the handle to allow a person to operate a key retained on the outer extension arm by grasping the handle. The handle is connected to the outer extension arm by one pulley connected to the handle, another pulley is connected to the outer extension arm and a belt is positioned around the pulleys. The pulleys have slots therein and the belt has complimentary cleats thereon.

Abstract: A key with key bit and separate handle, the end of the key bit extending form-lockingly into a channel in the handle, the channel being directed towards a narrow side of the handle. A disengageable insertion detent is provided for locking a bit to the handle, wherein a construction is provided which is simple to manufacture, advantageous for assembly and stable in use.

Abstract: A slide action key shield to hide and protect a key's tumbler cuts and then, on demand, retract to fully expose the tumbler cuts when opening a lock is disclosed. A double capped pin is fixed through the key near the midpoint along the key's length such that each capped end protrudes through a respective longitudinal face slot on the shield to allow the shield to movably cover one half of the shaft of the key or the other. The shield resembles a longitudinally extended sheath open at both ends which conforms to the shape of the key. One end of the shield is flat so that the shield may be easily pushed back by the lock face while the other end is rounded and given side openings to fully retract over the key head without any sharp edges protruding. If the key head is held by a key ring, the retracted shield will be returned by the force of gravity to cover the tumbler cuts when the key is left to hang after use.

Abstract: This invention consists of a small motor powered by dry cell batteries, which may be varied in number to provide the torque or turning power required to open a lock. A drive plate of friction material is attached to the motor shaft, and when the turner with a key in place is inserted into a lock, the drive plate will contact a similar plate that is fastened to the key-retention head. Such contact will cause the head to rotate and produce the required force needed to open the lock. Should a stubborn lock be encountered, the drive plates will slip and prevent a possible broken key. This arrangement also allows "jogging" of the key rotation which may be helpful in loosening a resistant lock. Another feature of this device is the capability of varying the power needed simply by changing the number of batteries and the body segments that enclose them.

Abstract: An attachment for a split ring type of key ring to facilitate separating of an end of the split ring from the remaining portion of the key ring permitting ease of insertion of a key on the key ring. The attachment comprises a sheet material member which is formed into an enlarged body section from which integrally extends a rounded protrusion. A necked down area connects between the protrusion and the body section. The outer end of the protrusion is sharpened. This sharpened outer end is to be inserted between abutting ring shaped members of the key ring and twisted ninety degrees with the key ring then being located within the necked down area which results in the end of the key ring being spaced from the remaining portion of the key ring facilitating locating of the end of the ring shaped member through the opening formed within the bow of a key.

Abstract: A key carrier includes an electromagnetic wave transmitter and a key. The key is pivotally mounted within a drum rotatably mounted in the key case. When the drum is rotated so that an opening of the drum is in alignment with an opening of the case, a spring mounted between the key and the drum biases the key out of the case. When the drum is rotated so that the openings are out of alignment, a stop surface of the case retains the key within the drum. A second spring is provided for biasing the drum such that the openings are out of alignment. A manual control wheel is provided for rotating the drum so that the openings are in alignment, so that the key can be extracted from case.

Abstract: The invention concerns a light within whose handle-forming plastic housing (2) a button-cell battery (3) provided with a circumferential and a center surface pole can be brought into the switch-contact position against the force of a compression spring (6), a portion of the center surface pole (MP) of the button-cell battery coming into contact with a portion of a ring-shaped contact blade (9), the compression spring being arranged concentrically to the ring-shaped section (9') which rests on the housing bottom and the circumferential pole (UP) of the button-cell battery being in continuous contact (permanent contact) with a contact spring (16) which extends substantially tangentially to the button-cell battery, and it proposes, in order to obtain a shape which is simple to manufacture, compact and reliable in use, that the compression spring (6) lie free of contact in the opening (10) of the circular ring-shaped section (9') lying on the housing bottom (7) and, in the switch-contact position of the center su

Abstract: A holder with a block-like, flat-sided main body carrying a key-holding ring at one end and having a C-shaped opposite end portion to which a ring-like detachable body is loosely but securely coupled. The detachable body is relatively thick and has a V-shaped notch in its outside surface, and the C-shaped portion has a relatively narrow passage extending from a central opening to one side edge of the main body, a finger on one side of the passage having a V-shaped end that is sized and shaped to pass the notched portion of the ring into the opening, with a non-jamming interference fit. A second key-holding ring is secured to the detachable body at a location ninety degrees from the notch, to tend to hold the notch away from the passage.