US3786656A
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Ignition key storage device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-11
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Granted: 1974-01-22
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Expires: 1992-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A container receives the key and a plurality of combination locks close off the container and prevents the key from being removed until all of the locks are unlocked and removed. Due to the concentration and manipulation required, this prevents an intoxicated driver from obtaining access to the ignition key of his vehicle.
Inventors
- 👤 W Suprowich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:01
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B19/00; E05B19/0005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/63; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A container to receive an ignition key comprising a box having one end opened, said box including an upper panel and a lower panel and a pair of side panels, at least one aperture through said upper and lower panels situated towards the open end of said box and at least one combination lock, said lock having a U-shaped hasp which engages through said apertures thus preventing the ignition key from being removed until the lock hasp is removed, the distance between the upper and lower panels of said box being less than the maximum width of said key whereby said key cannot be turned so that it may pass by said hasps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A container to receive an ignition key comprising a box having one end opened, said box including an upper panel and a lower panel and a pair of side panels, at least one aperture through said upper and lower panels situated towards the open end of said box and at least one combination lock, said lock having a U-shaped hasp which engages through said apertures thus preventing the ignition key from being removed until the lock hasp is removed, the distance between the upper and lower panels of said box being less than the maximum width of said key whereby said key cannot be turned so that it may pass by said hasps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container according to claim 1 in which said aperture takes the form of an elongated slot, the width of said slot being less than the major width of said key whereby said key cannot be turned and passed through said slot.
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) | 1977-01-21 | 1977-07-23 | 1978-01-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-21 | 1981-07-23 | 1982-01-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-21 | 1985-07-23 | 1986-01-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |