Abstract: A key and card combination is provided wherein a convenient size key carrying card has at least one recess, or a pair of recesses for a set of keys, a key in each recess, and structure separably retaining the key in its recess. The keys may be hingedly attached to the card and adapted to be swung into and out of the plane of the card. Alternatively, each key may be retained in the card by breakaway means. Further alternatively, each key may be received endwise in a socket recess extending inwardly in an edge of the card, and with tongue and groove and detent structure retaining the key separably in its socket.

Abstract: A flat strip is bent into a discontinuous loop with an end of one limb slanted to contact the inner side of the other limb so that two semi-circles are separated by one continuous limb length and one discontinuous limb length. The continuous length is slotted for at least one-half of its long dimension, with a wider aperture at the upper end. Key hooks, preferably for individual keys, that have a large head and a large closed circle at opposite ends of a small shank fit into the slot, retained by the end of the discontinuous limb that slants across the space between limbs. The loop provides passage for a belt or other support above a thruster that affords a way of separating the limbs to move key hooks in and out of the loop past the slanted limb end or lock.More than one key hook may be used and one way of separating hooks includes a small disc or drum rotatably seated at the bottom of the slot in the continuous limb.

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: The device comprises a generally L-shaped body of plastic, metal or the like, with two flat arms of unequal length set at an angle from each other about 105.degree.-120.degree.. The shorter arm has a key-receiving slot at its free end, while the longer arm has a beverage can pull tab-receiving slot at its free end for prying up that tab. The body may also include a hook to pull the pried up tab completely from the can. The device also includes a key chain-receiving opening. The key-receiving slot can have sloped upwardly converging walls to accommodate keys of various sizes. Such walls may be integral to the body or part of an insert disposed in the key-receiving slot. The device enables car keys and the like to be easily temporarily fitted therein and extends therefrom for insertion in a lock. The key can then be easily turned in the lock by rotating the longer arm away from the lock, thus avoiding bumping and chipping the users fingernails against the lock.

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: A device for holding a key ring or the like in a handbag which has an elongated one-piece plastic body. The body includes a bill-like portion having a mouth-like opening defining two oppositely disposed jaws arranged and adapted to slip over and resiliently grip an open edged interior compartment wall in the handbag, such as a center compartment wall. An inclined shoulder portion holds the jaws cantilevered in clamping position on the wall. A necked-down substantially elongated key ring holder portion is connected in off-centered relationship to said shoulder oppositely to said mouth, which necked-down portion or protrusion forms a ledge with the shoulder behind the neck for securing and suspending the key ring on the compartment wall where it is eminently visible and readily available.

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: 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 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 retainer or the like of specific curvilinear configuration wherein a first upper portion is provided with a specific hook-like shape so as to permit ease of releasable and captive association with a belt loop, a belt, or pocket recess or trousers or the like, wherein keys may be satisfactorily contained on a lower portion of the retainer in a facile manner and in a manner that allows ease of access.

Abstract: A key ring clip lock apparatus for holding the plunger of a gas pump handle in a positional mode for automatic pumping operation has a key holding portion for directly holding keys or the like thereon, including a resiliently deformable portion for permitting opening and closing of the key holding portion to receive and to remove such keys or the like, and a clip-like portion for grabbing part of the pump handle to hold the apparatus thereto with the plunger in a substantially compressed, valve-open position so as to allow hands-off gas pumping operation of an associated gas pump.

Abstract: A key band including a flexible holder for retaining a key therein having a slot adjacent one end thereof by means of which a key may be placed into and withdrawn from the holder, and a wrist band to which the key holder is secured.

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.