US3777523A
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Key tag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-11
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A key tag including a holder molded in a one-piece construction of a plastic material and having a first key ring mounted for permanent attachment on one end thereof and a second key ring removably mounted on the other end thereof, the second key ring including legs of flexing characteristics having end portions joined thereto that detachably engage the holder, the legs being flexed as required to disengage the end portions from the holder for selectively removing the second key ring from engagement with the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 H Holland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:09
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676; Y10T70/8757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A key tag comprising a holder molded in a one-piece construction of a plastic material and being generally flat throughout its entire extent and without foldable portions joined thereto, said holder having flexing characteristics but being of relatively stiff construction and of sufficient thickness to resist deformation and being returnable to its original flat condition if flexed, end portions molded integrally to said holder on opposed ends thereof, a first key ring permanently mounted on one of said end portions and receiving keys for removable attachment thereto, a second key ring formed of a metallic material and including a loop portion defined by opposed legs, a bight portion and foot portions joined to said opposed legs, said foot portions having projections joined thereto that are normally located in predetermined spaced-apart relation and that are receivable in engaging relation on said other end portion for mounting said second key ring thereon, said legs having flexing characteristics that provide for detachable engagement of said projections with the other of said end portions, wherein said legs are flexed to remove said projections From engagement with the other of said end portions to separate said second key ring from said holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A key tag comprising a holder molded in a one-piece construction of a plastic material and being generally flat throughout its entire extent and without foldable portions joined thereto, said holder having flexing characteristics but being of relatively stiff construction and of sufficient thickness to resist deformation and being returnable to its original flat condition if flexed, end portions molded integrally to said holder on opposed ends thereof, a first key ring permanently mounted on one of said end portions and receiving keys for removable attachment thereto, a second key ring formed of a metallic material and including a loop portion defined by opposed legs, a bight portion and foot portions joined to said opposed legs, said foot portions having projections joined thereto that are normally located in predetermined spaced-apart relation and that are receivable in engaging relation on said other end portion for mounting said second key ring thereon, said legs having flexing characteristics that provide for detachable engagement of said projections with the other of said end portions, wherein said legs are flexed to remove said projections From engagement with the other of said end portions to separate said second key ring from said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A key tag as set forth in claim 1, recesses formed in the other of said end portions for receiving said projections therein for removably mounting the second key ring on said holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A key tag as set forth in claim 2, said projections as formed on the foot portions of said second key ring projecting laterally inwardly toward each other in generally parallel, aligned relation, said recesses being formed in aligned relation in side walls of said other of said end portions for receiving said projections in removable relation therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
89 words
A key tag as set forth in claim 3, each of the foot portions of said second key ring being joined to a leg in angular relation thereto and extending laterally inwardly, wherein the foot portions are disposed in generally overlying parallel relation in the normal unflexed position of said legs, a laterally inwardly directed force against said legs, moving said foot portions and projections joined thereto in opposite directions to release the projections from said recesses, whereby said second key ring is removable from engagement with said holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A key tag as set forth in claim 1, said projections as formed on the foot portions of said second key ring projecting laterally inwardly toward each other in generally parallel, aligned relation, and means formed in said other end portion for receiving said projections in removable relation.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |