US3127918A
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Spare key container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-04
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1982-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter G Mcelvain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A SPARE KEY CONTAINER COMPRISING (A) A FLAT SUPPORT, (B) A LAYER OF PILE MATERIAL ON THE SUPPORT, SAID MATERIAL BEING DEPRESSIBLE BY A KEY PLACED THEREON, THAT PORTION OF THE PILE MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE KEY SERVING TO PREVENT UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE KEY, AND (C) A COVER EXTENDING OVER THE PILE MATERIAL AND FREE AT ITS ENDS FOR PLACEMENT OF THE KEY BETWEEN SAID COVER AND THE PILE MATERIAL, SAID COVER SNUGLY OVERLYING THE PILE MATERIAL AND KEY AND THUS AIDING IN DEPRESSION OF THE MATERIAL BY THE KEY AND FORMATION OF A DEPRESSED BED FOR THE KEY REGARDLESS OF WHERE IT IS PLACED ON THE SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A SPARE KEY CONTAINER COMPRISING (A) A FLAT SUPPORT, (B) A LAYER OF PILE MATERIAL ON THE SUPPORT, SAID MATERIAL BEING DEPRESSIBLE BY A KEY PLACED THEREON, THAT PORTION OF THE PILE MATERIAL SURROUNDING THE KEY SERVING TO PREVENT UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE KEY, AND (C) A COVER EXTENDING OVER THE PILE MATERIAL AND FREE AT ITS ENDS FOR PLACEMENT OF THE KEY BETWEEN SAID COVER AND THE PILE MATERIAL, SAID COVER SNUGLY OVERLYING THE PILE MATERIAL AND KEY AND THUS AIDING IN DEPRESSION OF THE MATERIAL BY THE KEY AND FORMATION OF A DEPRESSED BED FOR THE KEY REGARDLESS OF WHERE IT IS PLACED ON THE SUPPORT.
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) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |