US3829994A
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Car locator key holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-08
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-06-08
Abstract
Abstract In a car locator key holder a plastic cylinder with means to attach a key; the said cylinder having at least one rotatable cylindrical disc mounted therein, the said cylindrical disc having means to rotate the said cylindrical disc and means to hold the said cylindrical disc in a set position.
Inventors
- 👤 B Dillon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:02
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F11/00; G09F11/23; A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In a car-locator device, the combination of a cylindrical case having a slot opening in the longitudinal surface of the said cylindrical case, the said cylindrical case having a first and second end section, the first end section having a cylindrical rod extending therefrom and being rigidly attached to the said second end section, the said first end section having means of attach a key ring, a ridge extnding along the inner surface of the said cylindrical case; at least one cylindrical disc with a knurled edge, the said disc with the said knurled edge being rotatably mounted on the said cylindrical rod and engaging the said ridge on the inner wall of the said cylindrical case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In a car-locator device, the combination of a cylindrical case having a slot opening in the longitudinal surface of the said cylindrical case, the said cylindrical case having a first and second end section, the first end section having a cylindrical rod extending therefrom and being rigidly attached to the said second end section, the said first end section having means of attach a key ring, a ridge extnding along the inner surface of the said cylindrical case; at least one cylindrical disc with a knurled edge, the said disc with the said knurled edge being rotatably mounted on the said cylindrical rod and engaging the said ridge on the inner wall of the said cylindrical case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The car locator as claimed in claim 1 where the said car locator key holder''s material structure comprises a thermoplastic material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polymethyalate.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |