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 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: 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 housing (20) provided with a flexible cord (10) for connecting said housing to a living object or to an inanimate object, said housing receiving a plug (30) including two through cavities (31A, 31B) each of which receives a tag (11A, 11B) fixed to a corresponding end of the flexible cord, said housing including two shoulders (24A) each serving as an abutment for a corresponding one of the tags, said abutments ensuring, once the plug has been fully inserted into the housing, that both ends of the cord are definitively retained in the housing, said housing further including an abutment (34) defining an end-of-insertion position for the plug.

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 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 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 holder for mounting a key ring on a relatively thin support member such as a belt comprising a generally U-shaped base clip member with legs resiliently urged toward each other to removably grip the thin support member therebetween and a ring clip member on one of the legs with a reverse curved tip portion directed back toward the projecting end of the leg with the tip portion resiliently urged toward the leg to define a ring receiving recess between the ring clip member and the leg so that the key ring can be inserted into said ring receiving space by forcing the key ring between the tip portion and the leg, but can only be removed from the ring receiving space by manually forcing the tip portion away from the leg to permit the ring to pass therebetween.

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: This invention relates to the key case that is adapted to be attached to a fixed location on or adjacent a door that is attached to a casing by hinges and has a lock openable with a key. The key case has a sleeve for receiving the conventional hinge pin of an interleaved hinge so that the key case is located in a readily locatable position with respect to the door. The key case has a retracting mechanism with a flexible member attached thereto and the key attached to the free end thereof. Stop means are located within the key case and define a stored position for the key wherein a portion extends through an opening in the case to be gripped by a user and retracted and moved to the lock. The retracting mechanism automatically returns the key to the stored position whenever it is dropped or released.

Abstract: A one piece key identification cover including a hollow body of resilient deformable material and having a flat top portion connected to a flat bottom portion by opposed sidewalls. The end portion of the body is restricted with an opening communicating with the interior of the hollow body and through which a portion of a key is extended outwardly of the body. The flat top portion has a slit formed therethrough and through which a key is forced into the body member with the narrow portion of a key extended outwardly through the restricted opening portion and the remaining head portion of the key within the body against displacement.

Abstract: A device and method for storing a set of keys in the compartment of a purse are disclosed. The device includes a flexible member, a key retaining device attached to one end of the flexible member and an end piece attached to the other end of the flexible member. The method of the invention includes attaching one or more keys to the key retaining device, lowering the key retaining device into the purse compartment and draping the flexible member over the opening of the purse compartment such that the end piece hangs freely outside the purse compartment.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding small articles such as keys and which includes a body having a pair of generally similar members that are hinged together and are movable into abutting relationship with each other. A retainer has one end attached to one member and the opposite end is removably attached in a recess or recesses in one or both members immediately adjacent to the hinge so that the articles may be easily connected to or removed from the retainer when the members are spread apart. Means is provided for holding the members in abutting relationship and such members may be separated by bending one member relative to the other.

Abstract: A method of making a key ring bob from a shell casing and bullet head.

Abstract: A foldable pen pivotally connected to a tray, said tray having a projecting arm defining an opening between said tray and projecting arm to form a carrying loop, the projecting arm further containing a mortise dimensioned to receive the writing nib of the foldable pen in the closed position. Detents proximal to the pivotal connection lock the assembly in either open or closed positions.

Abstract: A key holder consisting of a short tubular member and a single strand, preferably of solid nylon monofilament, passed one or more times through openings of keys and through said tubular member, said strand having end portions extending in opposite directions through the tubular member and terminating in integral enlargements or knobs each of a size to prevent its passage through the tubular member for attaching the strand and the keys mounted thereon to the tubular member. Said knobs or enlargements are formed by subjecting the terminals of the strand to heat, and either terminal portion can be sheared off for detaching the strand from the tubular member and keys.

Abstract: A key holder comprises an elongate, resilient member adapted to receive thereon a plurality of keys which have respective member receiving apertures in their heads. The member is configured to provide a coiled intermediate portion and a pair of leg portions which extend therefrom at an acute angle. The ends of the leg portions remote from the intermediate portion are configured to provide means for releasably clasping the leg portions together when the same are compressed toward each other by the hand of a user. The overlying sections of the intermediate portion contact each other adjacent one leg portion and diverge from each other toward the other leg portion. Sliding of a key from a segment of the intermediate portion is substantially inhibited without manual aid and a key can slide relatively freely on the overlying sections over a majority of their lengths. This permits the user to isolate one key from the other keys so that the key can be more conveniently used.

Abstract: A key ring assembly comprised of a flexible finger loop member carried on a key ring. The finger loop member is formed from a flat elongated sheet of a suitably flexible material and has an aperture formed in each end thereof through which the key ring is received, the flat elongated sheet comprising the finger loop member being formed into a loop when assembled onto the key ring. The material from which the finger loop member is formed preferably comprises a 3:1 mixture of high density to low density polyethylene, the thickness of the flat elongated sheet comprising the finger loop member preferably being between 0.035 and 0.040 inch in order to provide the desired flexibility and conformational integrity.

Abstract: A method of making a decorative attachment for a key ring wherein a plastic base material is embroidered with a plurality of side-by-side decorative designs. The plastic base material is thereafter laminated at the back side thereof with a plastic finish by heat sealing, after which the base material is cut into a panel having mirror symmetrical panel sections separated by a narrower neck section. The die cut panel is thereafter folded midway of the neck section whereby the panel sections are in juxtaposed relation with the peripheral edges thereof being overedged, leaving the neck section periphery unsecured to define a passageway for insertion therein of a key ring.

Abstract: A key chain comprises a long chain of oblong links having one link of a length longer than the other links extending outward from a fitting formed with a cross-shaped aperture to permit movement of the chain through the aperture. The aperture has a slot extending out to an edge of the fitting. Only the elongated chain link will slide through the slot. Attached to the fitting is a medallion which may carry an advertising logo, owner identification data or other information or decoration. The outer end of the chain has a finger grip to facilitate grasping the chain to move the chain through the aperture until the elongated link is opposite the slot.

Abstract: A coupling device is described and formed of a flexible tubular outer connecting element and a more rigid insert element sized to snugly fit into the bore of the connecting element. The elements are formed of vinyl material of different hardness so that their connection is accompanied with high frictional surface engagement. The resilience of the outer connecting element is selected sufficiently high to contract slightly and more tightly grip the insert in response to a separating force while facilitating connection with a slight expansion in response to a compressional connecting force applied to the elements. In one embodiment a ring fastener is formed for use as a key ring, or loose-leaf paper binder, apparel fastener and the like. Several embodiments are described.

Abstract: A battery saving key chain is disclosed for inhibiting unintentional usage of automobile batteries. The battery saving key chain comprises a capsule having a tubular member with an open end and a cap member dimensioned to removably close the tubular member open end and thereby define a capsule storage space. A flexible elongated connecting member sized for storage within the capsule storage space loosely connects the cap member with the tubular member. Means are provided for suspending one of the capsule members from an automobile headlight control and for linking an automobile ignition key with the other capsule member.