US4220263A
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Combined holder for keys and protective spray
Assignee: KATZ W SIMONS
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Filing: 1977-10-11
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1997-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A combined holder for keys and protective spray consisting of a casing having a tubular body portion and a first end having an aperture therein for receiving a key ring and a second end having a flap with a fastener thereon, and an opening between the flap and the body portion to permit spray to emanate from the nozzle of a container held in the body portion when the container is actuated by pressing the flap.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert P. Caruso
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:48
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; G; G08; G08B; G08B15/00; G08B15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container for carrying in a pocket or purse comprising a casing including a body portion for receiving a protective spray container containing an actuating button and a nozzle for dispensing a spray for warding off an attacker, retaining means for retaining said container within said body portion, and key-supporting means attached to said casing, said body portion being tubular and including first and second opposite ends, said retaining means comprising a flap located at said first end, said container being oriented in said body portion with said actuating button and said nozzle proximate said first end, said key-supporting means being located at said second end, said casing including a front panel and a rear panel stitched to said front panel, said flap comprising an extension of said rear panel, first fastener means on said flap, second fastener means on said front panel for coacting with said first fastener means to maintain said flap in a closed position, said flap being movable to permit said actuating button of said container to be digitally actuated by pressing on said flap, and an open space between said flap and said body portion to permit a spray to emanate from said nozzle and project beyond said casing while said flap is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container for carrying in a pocket or purse comprising a casing including a body portion for receiving a protective spray container containing an actuating button and a nozzle for dispensing a spray for warding off an attacker, retaining means for retaining said container within said body portion, and key-supporting means attached to said casing, said body portion being tubular and including first and second opposite ends, said retaining means comprising a flap located at said first end, said container being oriented in said body portion with said actuating button and said nozzle proximate said first end, said key-supporting means being located at said second end, said casing including a front panel and a rear panel stitched to said front panel, said flap comprising an extension of said rear panel, first fastener means on said flap, second fastener means on said front panel for coacting with said first fastener means to maintain said flap in a closed position, said flap being movable to permit said actuating button of said container to be digitally actuated by pressing on said flap, and an open space between said flap and said body portion to permit a spray to emanate from said nozzle and project beyond said casing while said flap is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
175 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container for carrying in a pocket or purse comprising a casing including a body portion having first and second opposite ends for receiving a protective spray container containing an actuating button and a nozzle for dispensing a spray for warding off an attacker, retaining means for retaining said container within said body portion, key-supporting means attached to said casing, said body portion being tubular to receive said container, said retaining means comprising a flap attached to said body portion at said first end for effectively closing the end of said body portion, said container being oriented in said body portion with said actuating button and said nozzle proximate said first end, said flap being movable to permit said actuating button of said container to be digitally actuated by pressing on said flap, and an open space between said flap and said body portion at said first end to permit a spray to emanate from said nozzle and project beyond said casing while said flap is closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
175 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container for carrying in a pocket or purse comprising a casing including a body portion having first and second opposite ends for receiving a protective spray container containing an actuating button and a nozzle for dispensing a spray for warding off an attacker, retaining means for retaining said container within said body portion, key-supporting means attached to said casing, said body portion being tubular to receive said container, said retaining means comprising a flap attached to said body portion at said first end for effectively closing the end of said body portion, said container being oriented in said body portion with said actuating button and said nozzle proximate said first end, said flap being movable to permit said actuating button of said container to be digitally actuated by pressing on said flap, and an open space between said flap and said body portion at said first end to permit a spray to emanate from said nozzle and project beyond said casing while said flap is closed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container as set forth in claim 2 wherein said key-supporting means is located at said second end of said body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container as set forth in claim 2 wherein said retaining means includes a tight fit between said body portion and said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container as set forth in claim 1 including a row of stitching securing said first and second panels at said second end to provide a stop for said container, and cutouts located proximate said row of stitching and between said row of stitching and said flap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container as set forth in claim 3 wherein said key-supporting means comprises a key ring.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
188 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container for carrying in a pocket or purse comprising a casing including a body portion for receiving a protective spray container containing an actuating button and a nozzle for dispensing a spray for warding off an attacker, retaining means for retaining said container within said body portion, and key-supporting means attached to said casing, said body portion being tubular and including first and second opposite ends, said retaining means comprising a flap located at said first end, said container being oriented in said body portion with said actuating button and said nozzle proximate said first end, said key-supporting means being located at said second end, said flap being movable to permit said actuating button of said container to be digitally actuated by pressing on said flap, an open space at said first end between said flap and said body portion to permit a spray to emanate from said nozzle and project beyond said casing while said flap is closed, and cutout means in said body portion proximate said second end to permit said casing to conform to said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
188 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container for carrying in a pocket or purse comprising a casing including a body portion for receiving a protective spray container containing an actuating button and a nozzle for dispensing a spray for warding off an attacker, retaining means for retaining said container within said body portion, and key-supporting means attached to said casing, said body portion being tubular and including first and second opposite ends, said retaining means comprising a flap located at said first end, said container being oriented in said body portion with said actuating button and said nozzle proximate said first end, said key-supporting means being located at said second end, said flap being movable to permit said actuating button of said container to be digitally actuated by pressing on said flap, an open space at said first end between said flap and said body portion to permit a spray to emanate from said nozzle and project beyond said casing while said flap is closed, and cutout means in said body portion proximate said second end to permit said casing to conform to said container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container as set forth in claim 7 including means for joining opposite sides of said casing to each other at said second end on the opposite side of said cutouts from said flap, to thereby provide a stop for said container at said second end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
A combined holder for keys and a protective spray container as set forth in claim 8 wherein said key-supporting means comprises a ring, and an aperture in said second end for mounting said ring.
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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) | 1983-09-02 | 1984-03-03 | 1984-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-02 | 1988-03-03 | 1988-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-02 | 1992-03-03 | 1992-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |