US3587262A
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Key case
Assignee: SWANK Inc
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Filing: 1969-11-04
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-11-04
Abstract
Abstract THERE IS DISCLOSED A KEY CASE OF THE AUTOMATIC KEY SELECTOR TYPE. THE CASE INCLUDES A CENTRAL SELECTOR MECHANISM COMPRISING A CHANNEL MEMBER CONTAINING SLIDABLE LATCH BUTTONS, EACH OF WHICH RELEASES A DIFFERENT SPRING LOADED KEY HOLDER. FRONT AND BACK COVERS ARE HINGED IN BOOK FASHION TO THE SELECTOR MECHANISM. IN THIS MANNER ADDITIONAL KEY STORAGE PROVIDED, CONSTRUCTION IS SIMPLIFIED, THE CASE MAY BE MADE SMALLER, AND THE RANGE OF MATERIALS USABLE FOR THE CASE IS INCREASED.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald H Kaye
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:44
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/323; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |