US3262479A
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Concealment means for keys
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-20
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Leguillon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:22
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A HOLDER FOR KEYS CAPABLE FOR BEING MAGNETICALLY HELD FIRMLY TO AN UNDERSIDE OF A NON-PLANAR SURFACE OF A PARAMAGNETIC METAL SUPPORT, IN COMBINATION, AN ENVELOPE COMPRISING TWO DISTORTIONABLE SIDE WALLS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER SUFFICIENTLY TO HOLD A KEY BETWEEN THEM AND JOINED TO EACH OTHER AT THEIR MARGINS EXCEPT FOR OPENINGS AT THE ENDS FOR THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF A KEY, AND TWO PLASTIC MAGNETIC STRIPS ATTACHED TO AN OUTER SURFACE OF ONE OF THE SAID DISTORTIONABLE SIDE WALLS AND SPACED EACH FROM THE OTHER SO AS TO LEAVE THE WALL BETWEEN THE PLASTIC MAGNETIC STRIPS FREE TO DISTORT UNDER PRESSURE, WHEREBY THE DISTORTION OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE TWO MAGNETIC STRIPS ENABLES EACH OF THE SAID STRIPS TO CONTACT THE NON-PLANAR SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT IN A DIFFERENT PLANE ONE FROM THE OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A HOLDER FOR KEYS CAPABLE FOR BEING MAGNETICALLY HELD FIRMLY TO AN UNDERSIDE OF A NON-PLANAR SURFACE OF A PARAMAGNETIC METAL SUPPORT, IN COMBINATION, AN ENVELOPE COMPRISING TWO DISTORTIONABLE SIDE WALLS SPACED FROM EACH OTHER SUFFICIENTLY TO HOLD A KEY BETWEEN THEM AND JOINED TO EACH OTHER AT THEIR MARGINS EXCEPT FOR OPENINGS AT THE ENDS FOR THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF A KEY, AND TWO PLASTIC MAGNETIC STRIPS ATTACHED TO AN OUTER SURFACE OF ONE OF THE SAID DISTORTIONABLE SIDE WALLS AND SPACED EACH FROM THE OTHER SO AS TO LEAVE THE WALL BETWEEN THE PLASTIC MAGNETIC STRIPS FREE TO DISTORT UNDER PRESSURE, WHEREBY THE DISTORTION OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE TWO MAGNETIC STRIPS ENABLES EACH OF THE SAID STRIPS TO CONTACT THE NON-PLANAR SURFACE OF THE SUPPORT IN A DIFFERENT PLANE ONE FROM THE OTHER.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |