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Integrated keyholder/container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-10
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Granted: 1988-08-23
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Expires: 2007-08-10
Abstract
Abstract An integrated keyholder/container to facilitate carrying keys together with other important items, such as medication or a wheel lock. The unit includes a cylindrical member with a side wall terminating in an end wall to form a large receptacle. A cap removably covers a large receptacle and has an arm extending outwardly from its side wall. The arm has a bore through which a key ring passes. Another cap removably covers the end wall forming a small receptacle. The cap has a transparent end wall. The small receptacle contains a watch movement whose face is visable through the transparent end wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L. Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D51/28; A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/005; A61; A61J; A61J1/00; A61J1/03; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An improved integrated keyholder/container unit which comprises: (a) a receptacle member having a side wall, an opening at one end of the side wall and a separating wall at the other end of the side wall forming a first receptacle; (b) a first cap, means to removably attach the cap to a portion of the side wall proximate the open end thereof to cover the first receptacle; (c) a second cap, means to removably attach the cap proximate the separating wall, the cap and wall forming a second receptacle; (d) means secured to the first cap to secure at least one key to the unit; and (e) a watch secured to the surface of the separating wall, so that the face of the watch is facing in a direction away from the separating wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An improved integrated keyholder/container unit which comprises: (a) a receptacle member having a side wall, an opening at one end of the side wall and a separating wall at the other end of the side wall forming a first receptacle; (b) a first cap, means to removably attach the cap to a portion of the side wall proximate the open end thereof to cover the first receptacle; (c) a second cap, means to removably attach the cap proximate the separating wall, the cap and wall forming a second receptacle; (d) means secured to the first cap to secure at least one key to the unit; and (e) a watch secured to the surface of the separating wall, so that the face of the watch is facing in a direction away from the separating wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein the second cap includes a transparent end wall.
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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) | 1991-08-23 | 1992-02-22 | 1992-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-23 | 1996-02-22 | 1996-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-23 | 2000-02-22 | 2000-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |