US4102166A
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Key bow cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-25
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Granted: 1978-07-25
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Expires: 1997-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A key bow cover which is adapted to be placed around the bow of a key and is composed of a pair of plates which are hingedly connected together by a rivet or other similar fastening means at the top end of the cover. The bow of the key is adapted to totally fit within one of the plates with there still being sufficient excess space to insert a money coin, such as a dime in United States currency. There is sufficient space in the other of the plates to also insert a similar coin. When the plates are located together to completely enclose the internal chambers, there is a fastening means provided to secure together the plates. Whenever it is desired, the cover can be opened and the dimes removed and used for whatever purpose deemed necessary, such as a telephone call. An insert is to be normally used within the cover to matingly cooperate within the opening provided by the joined pair of plates. A second opening is provided within the insert to matingly fit with the particular shape of key bow.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald R. Hughes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:41
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/002; E; E05; E05B; E05B19/00; E05B19/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/778; Y10T70/7791; Y10T70/7876; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
268 words
A key bow cover comprising: a first plate having a first internal chamber; a second plate having a second internal chamber, said second plate being hingedly connected to said first plate so that said second plate may be moved relative to said first plate permitting access into said first and said second interior chambers; fastener means interconnecting said first and said second plates, said fastening means when operable maintaining said first and said second plates in an abutting relationship with said first and said second interior chambers cooperating together to form a single closed chamber, with said fastening means being disconnected said second plate being capable of being hingedly moved relative to said first plate; said first interior chamber being substantially twice the size of said second interior chamber, whereby the bow of a key and a coin may be placed within said first interior chamber and a second coin placed within said second interior chamber; said fastening means comprises a pair of spaced apart snaps; a key bow retaining means attached to said first plate and located within said first internal chamber, said key bow retaining means adapted to connect with the bow of a key when placed within said first internal chamber and functions to normally prevent accidental disassociation of the key from said first internal chamber when said first internal chamber is exposed; said retaining means comprises an elongated projection having an enlarged head which is adapted to be placed through an appropriate opening formed within the bow of a key; and an insert located about the key bow and within said first interior chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
268 words
A key bow cover comprising: a first plate having a first internal chamber; a second plate having a second internal chamber, said second plate being hingedly connected to said first plate so that said second plate may be moved relative to said first plate permitting access into said first and said second interior chambers; fastener means interconnecting said first and said second plates, said fastening means when operable maintaining said first and said second plates in an abutting relationship with said first and said second interior chambers cooperating together to form a single closed chamber, with said fastening means being disconnected said second plate being capable of being hingedly moved relative to said first plate; said first interior chamber being substantially twice the size of said second interior chamber, whereby the bow of a key and a coin may be placed within said first interior chamber and a second coin placed within said second interior chamber; said fastening means comprises a pair of spaced apart snaps; a key bow retaining means attached to said first plate and located within said first internal chamber, said key bow retaining means adapted to connect with the bow of a key when placed within said first internal chamber and functions to normally prevent accidental disassociation of the key from said first internal chamber when said first internal chamber is exposed; said retaining means comprises an elongated projection having an enlarged head which is adapted to be placed through an appropriate opening formed within the bow of a key; and an insert located about the key bow and within said first interior chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
187 words
A key bow cover comprising: a first plate having a first internal chamber; a second plate having a second internal chamber, said second plate being hingedly connected to said first plate within a hinge plane so that said second plate may be moved relative to said first plate permitting access into said first and said second interior chambers; fastener means interconnecting said first and said second plates, said fastener means when operable maintaining said first and said second plates in an abutting relationship with said first and said second interior chambers cooperating together to form a single closed chamber, with said fastener means being disconnected said second plate being capable of being hingedly moved within said hinge plane relative to said first plate; and said first interior chamber being substantially twice the size of said second interior chamber, the longest central axis of each said first internal chamber and said second internal chamber being continuously parallel to said hinge plane, whereby the bow of a key and a coin may be placed within said first interior chamber and a second coin placed within said second interior chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
187 words
A key bow cover comprising: a first plate having a first internal chamber; a second plate having a second internal chamber, said second plate being hingedly connected to said first plate within a hinge plane so that said second plate may be moved relative to said first plate permitting access into said first and said second interior chambers; fastener means interconnecting said first and said second plates, said fastener means when operable maintaining said first and said second plates in an abutting relationship with said first and said second interior chambers cooperating together to form a single closed chamber, with said fastener means being disconnected said second plate being capable of being hingedly moved within said hinge plane relative to said first plate; and said first interior chamber being substantially twice the size of said second interior chamber, the longest central axis of each said first internal chamber and said second internal chamber being continuously parallel to said hinge plane, whereby the bow of a key and a coin may be placed within said first interior chamber and a second coin placed within said second interior chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The key bow cover as defined in claim 2 wherein: said fastener means comprises a pair of spaced apart snaps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The key bow cover as defined in claim 3 including: a key bow retaining means attached to said first plate and located within said first internal chamber, said key bow retaining means adapted to connect the bow of the key when placed within said first internal chamber and functions to normally prevent accidental disassociation of the key from said first internal chamber when said first internal chamber is exposed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The key bow cover as defined in claim 4 wherein: said retaining means comprises an elongated projection having an enlarged head which is adapted to be placed through an appropriate opening formed within the bow of a key.
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) | 1981-07-24 | 1982-01-23 | 1982-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-24 | 1986-01-23 | 1986-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-24 | 1990-01-23 | 1990-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |