US4166489A
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Key and coin holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-21
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Granted: 1979-09-04
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Expires: 1998-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A combined key holding device which also includes a container portion for holding one or more coins or other objects. In a preferred form, the container and key holder are molded of a unitary plastic molding which includes a retaining portion for a key ring and a container portion for one or more coins or other objects. The ring holding portion is molded as a strip which is attached to itself or an extension of the container portion so as to form a loop for holding the ring. The container portion is formed with a lid or cover forming part of the unitary plastic molding with a hinge portion joining it to the container portion. In a particular form, the ring holding loop portion is attached to itself by mushrooming a portion thereof and/or by heat sealing or welding. The container lip portion snap assembles to the rim of the container without the need for a fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome H. Lemelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/005; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/321; G; G07; G07D; G07D9/00; G07D9/002; A45C1/10; A45C2001/102; A45C2001/104; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A key holding device and container for coins and the like comprising: a unitary plastic molding formed with a container portion for containing coins and the like and defining coin retaining means having front and rear wall portions and manually operable means for permitting the release of coins therefrom, said rear wall portion of said container having a flat portion molded integral therewith which flat portion extends outwardly beyond the container portion of said molding, a thin, flexible strip-like portion integrally molded to said outwardly extending flat portion of said rear wall portion of said container portion and formed in a loop with the end portion of said strip-like portion secured to said flat portion extending outwardly beyond the container portion of said molding so as to close and retain the loop closed, a ring held within said loop and containing one or more keys thereon, said container portion having a closure formed of the unitary molding, a hinge portion molded between said closure and said container portion for movably retaining the closure assembled with the container portion, and means for frictionally retaining said closure in a closed position against said container portion to retain objects held within the container portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A key holding device and container for coins and the like comprising: a unitary plastic molding formed with a container portion for containing coins and the like and defining coin retaining means having front and rear wall portions and manually operable means for permitting the release of coins therefrom, said rear wall portion of said container having a flat portion molded integral therewith which flat portion extends outwardly beyond the container portion of said molding, a thin, flexible strip-like portion integrally molded to said outwardly extending flat portion of said rear wall portion of said container portion and formed in a loop with the end portion of said strip-like portion secured to said flat portion extending outwardly beyond the container portion of said molding so as to close and retain the loop closed, a ring held within said loop and containing one or more keys thereon, said container portion having a closure formed of the unitary molding, a hinge portion molded between said closure and said container portion for movably retaining the closure assembled with the container portion, and means for frictionally retaining said closure in a closed position against said container portion to retain objects held within the container portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means securing the end of said flexible strip-like portion of said molding comprises a rivet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said means retaining said flexible strip-like portion against said molding comprises a weld between said strip-like portion and a second portion of said molding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frictional means retaining said lid in assembly with said container portion comprises a snap-fastener.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frictional means retaining said lid in assembly with said container portion comprises molded portions of said lid and said container portion.
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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) | 1982-09-03 | 1983-03-05 | 1983-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-03 | 1987-03-05 | 1987-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-03 | 1991-03-05 | 1991-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |