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Key band
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-07
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A key band including a flexible holder for retaining a key therein having a slot adjacent one end thereof by means of which a key may be placed into and withdrawn from the holder, and a wrist band to which the key holder is secured.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Godwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:23
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/0007; A44C5/0038; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676; Y10T70/873
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A key band comprising a flexible key holder compartment for completely containing a key positioned therein including top and bottom portions separated by sides and ends, said top portion having a slot positioned at one end thereof through which a key may be inserted in and removed from the compartment, which key holder compartment has a length from the slot to the other end thereof slightly larger than the length of a key to be contained therein and said top portion of said key holder compartment having a portion converted upwardly on the side of the slot away from the one end thereof and a portion concaved downwardly on the side of the slot adjacent the one end thereof, the total displacement of the convexed and concaved portions of the top portion at the slot being such that the slot is normally closed to prevent a key from sliding therefrom longitudinally, and an elongated wrist band to which the key holder compartment is secured for securing the key holder compartment to a person's wrist.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A key band comprising a flexible key holder compartment for completely containing a key positioned therein including top and bottom portions separated by sides and ends, said top portion having a slot positioned at one end thereof through which a key may be inserted in and removed from the compartment, which key holder compartment has a length from the slot to the other end thereof slightly larger than the length of a key to be contained therein and said top portion of said key holder compartment having a portion converted upwardly on the side of the slot away from the one end thereof and a portion concaved downwardly on the side of the slot adjacent the one end thereof, the total displacement of the convexed and concaved portions of the top portion at the slot being such that the slot is normally closed to prevent a key from sliding therefrom longitudinally, and an elongated wrist band to which the key holder compartment is secured for securing the key holder compartment to a person's wrist.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the key holder compartment is constructed of one of leather, vinyl and acrylic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the key holder compartment extends transversely of the wrist band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the key holder compartment extends longitudinally of the wrist band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
Structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein the wrist band is a flexible strap having a buckle attached to one end thereof and longitudinally spaced apart openings in the other end thereof.
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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) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |