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Battery saving key chain
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-10-14
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1995-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A battery saving key chain is disclosed for inhibiting unintentional usage of automobile batteries. The battery saving key chain comprises a capsule having a tubular member with an open end and a cap member dimensioned to removably close the tubular member open end and thereby define a capsule storage space. A flexible elongated connecting member sized for storage within the capsule storage space loosely connects the cap member with the tubular member. Means are provided for suspending one of the capsule members from an automobile headlight control and for linking an automobile ignition key with the other capsule member.
Inventors
- 👤 Berta W. Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:05
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/321; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1379; Y10T24/1397; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/312; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676; Y10T70/8703
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A battery saving key chain for inhibiting unintentional usage of an automobile battery comprising a capsule having a tubular member with an open end and a cap member dimensioned to removably close said tubular member open end and thereby define a storage space within said tubular member, a flexible elongated connecting member sized for storage within said storage space loosely connecting said cap member with said tubular member; means for linking an automobile ignition key with one of said capsule members and means for suspending the other of said capsule members from an automobile headlight control while said ignition key is operatively engaged for ignition purposes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A battery saving key chain for inhibiting unintentional usage of an automobile battery comprising a capsule having a tubular member with an open end and a cap member dimensioned to removably close said tubular member open end and thereby define a storage space within said tubular member, a flexible elongated connecting member sized for storage within said storage space loosely connecting said cap member with said tubular member; means for linking an automobile ignition key with one of said capsule members and means for suspending the other of said capsule members from an automobile headlight control while said ignition key is operatively engaged for ignition purposes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A battery saving key chain in accordance with claim 1 wherein said capsule tubular member has a ferrule on the end thereof opposite said open end through which extends said linking means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A battery saving key chain in accordance with claim 2 wherein said capsule cap member is tubular and has a ferrule thereon through which extends said suspending means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A battery saving key chain in accordance with claim 1 wherein said flexible elongated connecting member comprises a metallic chain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A battery saving key chain in accordance with claim 1 wherein said linking means comprises a chain and coupling means for coupling together the chain ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A battery saving key chain in accordance with claim 1 wherein said suspending means comprises a chain and coupling means for coupling together the chain ends.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |