US3863477A
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Dual key ring holder
Assignee: LEATHER TREE Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-28
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1994-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A dual key ring holder comprising a pair of identical holder units formed of leather, each unit including a holder member having a folded tab at one end which receives a key ring secured by a rivit; the rivit also forming an element of a snap fastener element so that the two holder members may be removably secured together at their opposite ends.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:36
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A dual key holder, comprising: A. A PAIR OF ESSENTIALLY IDENTICAL HOLDER MEMBERS; B. A TAB AT ONE END OF EACH HOLDER MEMBER FORMED INTO A LOOP; C. A KEY RING DISPOSED IN THE LOOP; D. PERMANENT FASTENING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE TAB AND CORRESPONDING HOLDER MEMBER TO SECURE THE KEY RING IN THE LOOP; E. A RELEASABLE FASTENER ELEMENT CARRIED BY EACH FASTENING MEANS; F. AND A MATING RELEASABLE FASTENER ELEMENT DISPOSED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF EACH HOLDER MEMBER FOR CONNECTION TO THE CORRESPONDING FASTENER ELEMENT THEREBY REMOVABLY SECURING THE HOLDER MEMBERS IN CONFRONTING RELATION WITH THE TABS EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A dual key holder, comprising: A. A PAIR OF ESSENTIALLY IDENTICAL HOLDER MEMBERS; B. A TAB AT ONE END OF EACH HOLDER MEMBER FORMED INTO A LOOP; C. A KEY RING DISPOSED IN THE LOOP; D. PERMANENT FASTENING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE TAB AND CORRESPONDING HOLDER MEMBER TO SECURE THE KEY RING IN THE LOOP; E. A RELEASABLE FASTENER ELEMENT CARRIED BY EACH FASTENING MEANS; F. AND A MATING RELEASABLE FASTENER ELEMENT DISPOSED AT THE OPPOSITE END OF EACH HOLDER MEMBER FOR CONNECTION TO THE CORRESPONDING FASTENER ELEMENT THEREBY REMOVABLY SECURING THE HOLDER MEMBERS IN CONFRONTING RELATION WITH THE TABS EXTENDING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A dual key holder as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. the holder members and tabs are formed of leather.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A dual key holder as defined in claim 2, wherein: a. the leather forms a smooth finished side and a rough unfinished side, the finished side of the leather forming the outer sides of the holder members when fastened together.
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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |