US4248071A
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Separable holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-20
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Granted: 1981-02-03
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Expires: 1999-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A separable holder, such as for holding keys or the like, includes a plastic central portion having a body portion and first and second threaded projections extending from opposite ends of the body portion. First and second end portions, each having an internally threaded longitudinal opening, are also included. The first and second threaded projections removably screw into the internally threaded openings of the first and second end portions. The end portions have transverse holes through which first and second split ring elements are inserted. The split ring elements may hold keys, for example. A second embodiment has a central portion which itself is composed of first and second sub-portions which screw into one another. In a preferred construction, the central portion is transparent plastic while the end portions are metal.
Inventors
- 👤 Mel Kussoy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 07:21
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676; Y10T70/8757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A separable holder comprising: a plastic central portion having a body portion and having first and second threaded projections extending from opposite ends of said body portion, said body portion also having annular shoulders at opposite ends thereof; first and second end portions, each having an internally threaded longitudinal opening and an annular end wall surrounding said opening, said first and second threaded projections for being removably screwed into said corresponding internally threaded openings of said first and second end portions, said annular shoulders of said body abutting corresponding annular end walls of said first and second end portions, each of said first and second end portions having transverse holes therethrough; and first and second split ring elements inserted in said corresponding transverse holes of said first and second end portions, said ring elements for having hole-bearing elements inserted thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A separable holder comprising: a plastic central portion having a body portion and having first and second threaded projections extending from opposite ends of said body portion, said body portion also having annular shoulders at opposite ends thereof; first and second end portions, each having an internally threaded longitudinal opening and an annular end wall surrounding said opening, said first and second threaded projections for being removably screwed into said corresponding internally threaded openings of said first and second end portions, said annular shoulders of said body abutting corresponding annular end walls of said first and second end portions, each of said first and second end portions having transverse holes therethrough; and first and second split ring elements inserted in said corresponding transverse holes of said first and second end portions, said ring elements for having hole-bearing elements inserted thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The separable holder of claim 1, wherein said central portion is made of a transparent plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The separable holder of claim 1, wherein said central portion is itself composed of first and second sub-portions, said first sub-portion having said first threaded projection extending from one end and an internally threaded longitudinal opening at the other end, said second sub-portion having said second threaded projection extending from one end and a third threaded projection extending from the other end, said third threaded projection being screwed into said internally threaded portion to form said central portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The separable holder of claim 3, wherein said first and second projections are cemented into said end portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The separable holder of claim 3, wherein said second sub-portion has an annular shoulder surrounding said third projection, and said first sub-portion has an annular shoulder surrounding said internally threaded longitudinal opening, said sub-portion shoulders abutting each other when assembled.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The separable holder of claim 1, wherein the body portion is tubular.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The separable holder of claim 1, wherein the end portions are metallic.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-02-03 | 1984-08-04 | 1985-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-03 | 1988-08-04 | 1989-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-03 | 1992-08-04 | 1993-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |