US3353579A
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Key case and its manufacture
Assignee: Steere Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-23
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1986-02-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bechter Kathleen
- 👤 John R Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:51
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/323; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S150/00; Y10S150/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A KEY CASE WHICH CONSISTS OF A ONE-PIECE, STIFFY FLEXIBLE PLASTIC CASE HAVING A WALL THEREOF PROVIDED WITH A THICKENED PORTION WITH A CAVITY THEREIN WHICH CAVITY OPENS INTO THE INERIOR OF THE CASE, A CHAIN FOR KEYS AND A SUPPORT TO WHICH THE CHAIN IS ATTACHED, WITH A PORTION OF THE SUPPORT ENCLOSED BY AND REMOVABLY HELD WITHIN THE CAVITY BY FRICTION, AND AN OPEN THROUGH THE WALL STRUCTURE OF THE CASE NEAR AND CAVITY FOR THE ENTRY AND REMOVAL OF KEYS WHILE ON THE CHAIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A KEY CASE WHICH CONSISTS OF A ONE-PIECE, STIFFY FLEXIBLE PLASTIC CASE HAVING A WALL THEREOF PROVIDED WITH A THICKENED PORTION WITH A CAVITY THEREIN WHICH CAVITY OPENS INTO THE INERIOR OF THE CASE, A CHAIN FOR KEYS AND A SUPPORT TO WHICH THE CHAIN IS ATTACHED, WITH A PORTION OF THE SUPPORT ENCLOSED BY AND REMOVABLY HELD WITHIN THE CAVITY BY FRICTION, AND AN OPEN THROUGH THE WALL STRUCTURE OF THE CASE NEAR AND CAVITY FOR THE ENTRY AND REMOVAL OF KEYS WHILE ON THE CHAIN.
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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |