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Car key holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-26
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A car key holder comprising a receptacle with a closure adapted to receive an ignition key for a car. The holder can be attached to the exterior of a car on a door window. Access to the ignition key and the receptacle is gained by use of a second key.
Inventors
- 👤 W Kolath
- 👤 R Logue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:03
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B19/00; E05B19/0005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A car key holder comprising a flat flexible lower member which is of sufficient length to extend from the top of a usual car window opening to a point below said car window opening, a flared upper portion attached to said lower member and having a retaining curve with an inside diameter approximately equal to the thickness of the usual car window glass, and adapted to fit over the top edge of a car window and be received in the upper opening of a car door which receives a car window in the rolledup position, a cylindrical receptable with closure means fixed permanently to said upper portion, said car key holder adapted to be removably attached to a car window and door with said retaining curve engaging the upper edge of said window and said flat flexible lower member extending downwardly between the car window glass and the car door structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A car key holder comprising a flat flexible lower member which is of sufficient length to extend from the top of a usual car window opening to a point below said car window opening, a flared upper portion attached to said lower member and having a retaining curve with an inside diameter approximately equal to the thickness of the usual car window glass, and adapted to fit over the top edge of a car window and be received in the upper opening of a car door which receives a car window in the rolledup position, a cylindrical receptable with closure means fixed permanently to said upper portion, said car key holder adapted to be removably attached to a car window and door with said retaining curve engaging the upper edge of said window and said flat flexible lower member extending downwardly between the car window glass and the car door structure.
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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |