Abstract: A device for securing objects on a ring includes a ring having a gap. A closing mechanism includes a guide tube for receiving the ring. In the unlocked position, the closing mechanism slides along a circumference of the ring exposing the gap. Objects may then be placed on the ring. In the locked position, the gap is contained within the guide tube and biasing device locks the closing mechanism in place.

Abstract: A group of several identical interconnected but separable key ring support members arranged as a composite structure. Each of the support members has a respective attached key ring. Each support member has two separate attachment parts at different locations on said member for directly connecting it to one or more members of said group by manually pressing the several members together. Manually releasable interlocking attachment parts enable one or more of the key ring support members to be selectively separated from the composite structure.

Abstract: A detachable key ring includes a durable mounting block with a typical key ring fastened to one end and a reliably securable latching device at the opposite end which is movable between open and closed positions and includes a biasing element for holding the latching device in the closed position. The detachable key ring includes an integral member for selectively maintaining the latching device in the open position and requires a two step process to open the latch. Also, the latch mechanism is unidirectional in function. The detachable key ring may be connected to an interlocking block having a second key ring fastened at one end to form a double-ended detachable key ring.

Abstract: A key fob includes at least one dome with a display surface and a flange secured in a fob. The fob is sewn in a pattern around or through the flange or openings therethrough. The fob may also be formed by placing display domes within an outer rim and sealing the combination within a u-shaped ring. Designs and slogans may be placed on the display surfaces. The fob may then be attached to a key ring using a clip configured to accommodate crimping. The clip attachment allows the fob to rotate freely around the key ring.

Abstract: A key ring assembly includes first and second half bodies which are coupled together, the first half body including a first flange portion laterally formed along a periphery thereof, a hook member having a first end portion located above a first distal end of the first flange portion and a second end portion formed on a second distal end of the first flange portion, a first opening defined between the first distal end of the first flange portion and the second end portion of the hook member, the second half body including a second flange portion laterally formed along a periphery thereof and facing towards the first flange portion, a sliding groove defined between the first and second flange portions, a second opening defined between first and second free ends of the second flange portion and communicating with the first opening, a retaining arm being in alignment with the first end portion of the hook member to form a loop and being able to slide between the first and second openings, a biasing member mounte

Abstract: A keyring holder including a base frame having a ring at the top for hanging, a fixed half-round hook fixedly connected to one end of the base frame, and a movable hook pivoted to an opposite end of the base frame, and wherein the movable half-round hook can be end matched to the fixed half-round hook to hold coins or circular display objects within a circular groove defined within the fixed and movable half-round hooks.

Abstract: A key holder includes a keyring adapted to hold at least one preselected key, and a housing having an arcuate passage formed therein. The housing further has a notch formed in its outer periphery which is sized to receive the keyring and a first opening formed therein at one side of the notch which communicates with an end of the passage. A plunger having a flexible arm portion is disposed within the passage and movable between a position in which the flexible arm portion extends through the opening and across the notch for retaining the keyring to the housing and a position in which the flexible arm portion is withdrawn into the passage for allowing the removal of the keyring from the housing. The plunger is biased to its keyring retaining position, and the flexible arm portion is adapted to flex to conform to the shape of the passage when moving the plunger between its keyring-retaining and withdrawn positions.

Abstract: A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in a variety of devices, such as a ball point pen enclosure, a pocket knife holder and a rectangular case.

Abstract: A locking key ring for supporting keys and for preventing the unauthorized removal and duplication of the keys. The locking key ring carries identification and instructions to contact the identified party prior to copying the keys thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized duplication. The locking key ring comprises a cylinder lock assembly adapted to receive a shackle in the form of a key ring. Removal of the keys from the key ring is not permitted unless the lock cylinder releases the key ring. This is accomplished through use of an operating key which matingly engages the lock cylinder. The cylinder housing carries identifying inscription and instructions for a locksmith to receive authorization prior to making copies of the keys.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure for key chain, comprising a main body having a thread at the upper end to enable it to be screwed onto the bottom end of a fixed seat, and the main body further having a chamber therein for receiving a disk spring and a top ring that is inserted onto the main body, and the disk spring is held with a conical body on the bottom of the top ring, and a key fastener held by the disk spring is then inserted. When the key fastener is intended for removal, pushing up the top ring will cause the conical body on the bottom of the top ring to prop open the sheet cones of the disk spring, and the key fastener can be removed.

Abstract: A key chain including a base body, an attachment element, such as a rope, nylon cord, or the like, for attaching at least one key to the base body, and two locking devices located inside of the base body for securing clamping and free ends of the attachment element against axial displacement.

Abstract: A key holder in which two portions are connected for relative movement between a closed position therebetween and a widely opened position therebetween.

Abstract: A system for identifying, carrying and storing keys including a portable holder having a body with a central portion and outer peripheral edge. The body includes at least one receptacle extending from the outer peripheral edge toward the central portion. The receptacle includes a bore and a locking shoulder within the bore. The system includes at least one insert configured to be insertable into and removed from a receptacle. The insert includes a member engaging the locking shoulder so as to lock the insert in the receptacle. An element for coupling at least one key to the insert is also provided.

Abstract: A double ended key holder includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and joining and biasing mechanisms for engaging the first and second body portions together to form a key holder having openings on at least one end. 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.

Abstract: A key holder comprising two identically shaped parts each having a retainer for a plurality of apertured keys, the holder having at least one pair of mating latching structures holding the parts together when engaged and permitting the parts to be separated by only manually pulling the parts apart. Each latching structure includes a combination of a protuberance on one part and a cooperating protuberance-retaining recess on the other part. Each part has at least three distinct layers with first and second of the layers being thin flat and parallel and defining a space therebetween and a third layer offset with respect to the first and second layers. The third layer of each part lies parallel to and between the first and second layers of the other part with each third layer having a protuberance on one or both of its opposite faces, which protuberances are received in and retained by respective recesses in opposing faces of the first and second layers of the other part.

Abstract: A key ring assembly comprised of a key ring holder made from a circular casing having two opposite shoulders with a T-shaped sliding way invertedly defined around a peripheral wall thereof, a key ring connector secured to said key ring holder for holding a key ring, said key ring connector having an expanded head inserted through a notch on one shoulder above said T-shaped sliding way, a control knob for controlling a sliding rod in opening or closing said notch for inserting or disconnecting said key ring connector.

Abstract: A double ended key holder includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and joining and biasing mechanisms for engaging the first and second body portions together to form a key holder having openings on at least one end. 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 are joined for relative slidably movement between the engaged position and the open position. A transmitter may be included as part of the key holder for remote control of an automobile, garage door opener, security system or the like. Additional configurations of key holders are disclosed including a key holder having only a single body portion. The transmitter may be included as part of the single body portion.

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: 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: 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: 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 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 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 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: A plastic combination key and key holder wherein the key holder is a card-shaped plastic body having at least one key-shaped recess or opening therein with a portion thereof not extending entirely through the holder and having a projecting bulbous head snap pin. The key is a molded plastic key having a head portion which has a reduced thickness portion with an opening therethrough. The opening is dimensioned to mate with the holder projection to allow the key to be snapped onto the holder and to be snapped off of the holder with the reduced thickness portion of the head overlying the portion of the holder having the projecting pin.

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 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 key holder having one end provided with an end opening such that a key ring may be easily removed therefrom. The end opening is formed by a passage which connects to a key ring retaining opening, and the passage is normally closed by a spring biased plunger which is operable to open the passage.

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: 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 disclosure relates to a key keeper comprising a key-retaining loop 3 with an opening 17 for the receipt of keys; said loop is connected to a loop holder 2 being slideably mounted within a housing 1. The loop is being closed if the holder is in its slid-in position, whereas the loop can be opened if the holder is partially slid out of the housing. Means are further provided for locking the holder in its slid-in position.The means for locking the holder consist of a wheel 4, which is rotatably mounted in the housing, the rotation of which can be prevented by a snap connection 11. By rotating the wheel 4, the loop holder is displaced in or out of the housing 1.

Abstract: A U-shaped part (1) of which the two parallel branches (1a, 1b) may slide in corresponding grooves (9a, 9b) of a casing, forms a key receiver ring. In a chamber (13) of the casing (2) there is provided a mechanism comprising an oscillating part (3) provided with a spring blade (11) and having a series of notches (14) forming latch locks. The free end of the longer branch (1b) of the U-shaped part (11) is provided with a bolt (4). A maneuver button (10) allows to oscillate the oscillating part (3) against the action of its spring (11) to disengage the bolt (4) of the latch lock (14) where the spring was keeping it engaged, thereby allowing to disengage from the casing (2) the shorter branch (1a) of the U and to bring the bolt (4) selectively facing one of the latch locks (14) so that the length of the portion of the ring (1) being outside the casing corresponds to the number of the keys engaged on that portion.

Abstract: A dice like device having a plurality of differently configured sides or surface characteristics each of which enable a corresponding distinctive resting position or placement on a table or other appropriate selected game surface. These surface characteristics are configured such that not all of the sides or ends of the dice device have the same probability of occurrence, i.e., facing upward, with the dice device being tossed onto a surface such as a flat game board. Each distinctive surface and/or rest position has associative significance with one or more features or symbolic meanings according to preferred game(s) rules. The dice device has attachment means provided to enable a key chain or the like to be detachably affixed thereto to facilitate mutual carrying about, easy location and identification and ornamentation of the attached key(s), and to provide a means of convenient portable entertainment.

Abstract: A labeling keeper including a protective sheet. The sheet is releasably attached to a backing sheet by adhesive and scored so that individual protector strips may be removed from the backing sheet. The protector strips are wrapped around an attachment member which holds the article to be identified such as a key. The attachment member is formed with an arm which holds the article. The protector strip when wrapped about the attachment member latches the arm so that the article cannot separate from the attachment member.

Abstract: A holder for keys and the like comprising a pair of plates which are disposed in laterally slidable abutting relation and which have ring portions which define normally aligned openings on the plates. Passages which extend through generally longitudinal sides of the ring portions are normally aligned with and blocked by the ring portions of the opposite plates. The plates are relatively slidable to move the passages outwardly relative to the opposite plates so that the terminal ends of the ring portions adjacent the passages are accessible to receive a key or the like whereupon the key may be secured on the holder by sliding it between the two overlapping ring portions to the opposite end of the ring portion on which the key is mounted, and then returning the plates to their normal aligned positions.

Abstract: A key link is developed as an elastic loop (1) that can be turned upward or bent open and is carried by a slide part (3) that can be pushed on the front side into a flat housing (2) until it reaches an arrestable locking position. In the locking position, the free end (4) of the loop (1) that can be bent open is enclosed by the housing (2). For this purpose, the slider (10) that consists of the loop (1) and the slide part (3) has at least one locking latch (6) that can spring out and is intended to reach behind or engaged at least one shoulder (5) provided on the housing (2).These measures permit a simple and problem-free manufacture of said hangtag, the assembly of which only requires a pushing-together of the parts, where in the pushed-together condition an absolute secure locking of the link is achieved.

Abstract: A holder for keys and the like comprising a pair of plates which are disposed in abutting relation and which have aligned openings therethrough. The openings are defined by peripheral bars on the plates which have passages therethrough which are normally disposed in nonaligned relation. The plates are slidable relative to each other to move the passages into registry so that a key or the like may be positioned on the bars. The plates are thereafter returnable to their normal positions to secure the key on the holder.

Abstract: In order that it may be simple in use and of robust composition it has been constructed with a case (1) sliding round a coupling-piece (2) of which one end is connected to a small chain (6) and the other has a loop (3) which forms an opening (4) which in contact with the outside is in the open position or if not is in the closed position. In addition a leaf spring (8) is housed in the coupling-piece (2) and cooperates with a stud (9) which is integral with the case (1) in order to ensure by sliding of the case (1) and by elastic deformation of the leaf spring (8) the open or closed position.

Abstract: A releasable connector having a receiving member and an insert member. The receiving member includes an elongated internal passageway which extends from one end of the receiving member. A pair of diametrically opposing retaining slots are spacedly positioned along the passageway. The insert member includes a pair of bifurcated springy legs which can be inserted into the passageway upon compression of the legs together. An outwardly extending foot at the distal end of each leg releasably locks into a respective one of the retaining slots. Cam surfaces are formed at the outer periphery of the feet to facilitate entry and exit of the insert member into and out of the receiving member.

Abstract: A key holder has a rigid gapped ring 1, having a gap which is defined between two mutually facing tips, a thin-walled metal sheath 2 having, near one end, two transverse slots or apertures of asymmetric form permitting the transverse introduction of the tips 4 of the ring 1 from one side only of the sheath 2, i.e. the front side as seen in the drawing, and a slide 3 which is longitudinally slidable inside the sheath 2 and comprises at the position of each of the apertures 5 locking ribs situated on that side of the apertures 5 from which the tips 4 are introduced. The locking ribs partially mask the apertures to prevent the tips 4 from being removed when the slide 3 is slid into a closing position in which it is entirely housed inside the sheath 2. The slide is slidable downwards in the sheath to an opening position in which the ribs are clear of the slots or apertures to enable the ring to be removed and enable keys to be fitted to it or removed from it through the gap between the tips 4.

Abstract: A writing instrument, having a mechanism for alternately retracting and protracting its writing point, comprises a shackle alternately closed and opened by that mechanism, for releasably fastening to an associated object.