US3745799A
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Key container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A key case having a plurality of slot portions containing pairs of stored key members pivotally movable by selectively operable sliding ejector button members. The button members are positioned in horizontally spaced slot portions to engage only associated key pairs.
Inventors
- 👤 C Fagiano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:22
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/324; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
272 words
A case adaptable for selective dispensing of keys and including: sandwich panel and divider wall means including a pair of first and second outer wall portions and an intermediate wall portion spaced between the first and second portions to form a pair of generally parallel side by side first and second key housing sections, slot portions associated with selected divider wall portions including a pair of vertically spaced transversely elongated first and second slots in the first wall portion and a third transversely elongated slot in the intermediate wall portion in general horizontal alignment with the second slot. key mounting and pivoting means connecting with said divider wall means and positioned above said slot portions for supporting key means thereon, key ejector means including a pair of first and second key ejector members each having finger engageable portions externally of said case and having key engageable cam portions internally of said case for dispensing of an associated key, said first ejector member having a shank portion extending through said first slot and having its finger engageable portion externally of the first outer wall portion and having its key engageable cam portion in said first key housing section, said second ejector member having a shank portion extending through said second and third slots and having its finger engageable portion externally of said first outer wall portion and having its cam portion in said second key housing section, each ejecTor member being moved transversely to and fro attendant to moving its associated cam portion in the respective key housing section attendant to outward pivotal movement of an associated key transversely out of one side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
272 words
A case adaptable for selective dispensing of keys and including: sandwich panel and divider wall means including a pair of first and second outer wall portions and an intermediate wall portion spaced between the first and second portions to form a pair of generally parallel side by side first and second key housing sections, slot portions associated with selected divider wall portions including a pair of vertically spaced transversely elongated first and second slots in the first wall portion and a third transversely elongated slot in the intermediate wall portion in general horizontal alignment with the second slot. key mounting and pivoting means connecting with said divider wall means and positioned above said slot portions for supporting key means thereon, key ejector means including a pair of first and second key ejector members each having finger engageable portions externally of said case and having key engageable cam portions internally of said case for dispensing of an associated key, said first ejector member having a shank portion extending through said first slot and having its finger engageable portion externally of the first outer wall portion and having its key engageable cam portion in said first key housing section, said second ejector member having a shank portion extending through said second and third slots and having its finger engageable portion externally of said first outer wall portion and having its cam portion in said second key housing section, each ejecTor member being moved transversely to and fro attendant to moving its associated cam portion in the respective key housing section attendant to outward pivotal movement of an associated key transversely out of one side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
210 words
The invention according to claim 1, and said divider wall means further including: a pair of third and fourth divider wall portions to define with the second wall portion a pair of generally parallel third and fourth key housing sections generally parallel to the first and second key housing sections, said fourth wall portion being an outer wall portion and including a pair of vertically spaced transversely elongated third and fourth slots therein and a fifth transversely elongated slot in the third inner wall portion in general horizontal alignment with the fourth slot, said key ejector means including a pair of third and fourth key ejector members each having finger engageable portions externally of said case and having key engageable cam portions internally of said case for dispensing of an associated key, said fourth ejector member having a shank portion extending through said fourth slot and having its finger engageable portion externally of the fourth outer wall portion and having its key engageable cam portion in said fourth key housing section, said third ejector member having a shank portion extending through said fourth and third slots and having its finger engageable portion externally of said fourth outer wall portion and having its cam portion in said fourth key housing section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The invention according to claim 1, and key detent means for each key housing section deflectingly projecting outwardly of one of its divider wall portions into the key housing section tending to inhibit outward movement of an associated key until sufficient pressure is applied to the appropriate finger engageable portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 1, and said cam portion of each key ejector member including a key engaging disc member movable within the associated key housing section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention according to claim 3, and said detent means including downwardly and inwardly sloping portions projecting into said key housing section to restrain outward and upward rotation of an associated key.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention according to claim 1, and said first slot being spaced above said second slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The invention according to claim 1, and said second cam portion being spaced below said first cam portion and being of greater width than said first cam portion for movement of an associated key outwardly a distance equivalent to a distance moved by a key moved by the first cam portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention according to claim 2, and said second and third slots being V-shaped and attendant to movement of said key in the first housing section outwardly and a similar distance to the distance moved of another key in the first housing section by its ejector member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention according to claim 1, and said second and third slots being V-shaped and attendant to movement of said key in the first housing section outwardly and a similar distance to the distance moved of another key in the first housing section by its ejector member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |