US3742741A
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Key receptacle for an automotive vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-03
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1992-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A key receptacle for attachment to an automotive vehicle, in which a housing with a hinged cover has a U-shaped flange with one leg engageable with the housing when the cover is closed. The housing carries a brace with a tongue spaced from the housing and intersecting the other leg of the flange when the flange is engaged with the housing. The flange is reversible in engagement with the housing to provide a hook for attachment to the opened window of the vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 L Cahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:13
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B19/00; E05B19/0005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A key receptacle for attachment to an automotive vehicle, comprising: a housing having a hollow body portion providing a chamber and a hinged cover providing access to the chamber; a brace fixed on the housing and projecting outwardly therefrom, the free end portion of the brace being inturned to form a tongue spaced from the housing; a U-shaped flange having one leg non-removably engageable with the housing between the body portion and the cover when the cover is in closed position, the flange projecting outwardly from the housing when engaged therewith, the flange being reversable in engagement with the housing whereby in a first position of the flange the tongue intersects the plane of the other leg and in a second position the flange is engageable with the free edge of an opened window of the vehicle; and means mounted on the housing to releasably lock the cover in closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A key receptacle for attachment to an automotive vehicle, comprising: a housing having a hollow body portion providing a chamber and a hinged cover providing access to the chamber; a brace fixed on the housing and projecting outwardly therefrom, the free end portion of the brace being inturned to form a tongue spaced from the housing; a U-shaped flange having one leg non-removably engageable with the housing between the body portion and the cover when the cover is in closed position, the flange projecting outwardly from the housing when engaged therewith, the flange being reversable in engagement with the housing whereby in a first position of the flange the tongue intersects the plane of the other leg and in a second position the flange is engageable with the free edge of an opened window of the vehicle; and means mounted on the housing to releasably lock the cover in closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
A key receptacle as claimed in claim 1 in which a recess is located in the body portion of the housing facing the cover, and at least one boss upstanding in the recess, at least one aperture in said one leg of the flange, said one leg being receivable in the slot formed by the recess and the boss being registrable in the aperture when the cover is in closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A key receptacle as claimed in claim 2 including a second boss upstanding from the cover and registrable in a further aperture in said one leg of the flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A key receptacle as claimed in claim 1 in which the locking means comprises at least one lug fixed on the cover and projecting into the chamber of the housing when the cover is in closed position, and a key actuable latch mounted In the chamber of the housing and movable into engagement with the lug when the cover is in closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A key receptacle as claimed in claim 3 including shoulder means upstanding from the cover adjacent said second boss and positioned to abut the flange when the second boss is registered therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A key receptacle as claimed in claim 1 in which said other leg of the flange has a slot therein and the tongue is received in the slot in said first position of the flange.
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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |