US4771897A
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Key hanging device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-02
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Granted: 1988-09-20
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Expires: 2007-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A key hanging device for organizing and displaying keys is described. The device includes a frame having upper and lower C-shaped slots. The upper slot receives individual identification tablets for each respective key and the lower slot mounts a slidable hook member. One hook member is provided for each key and each hook member is aligned with its respective identification tablet. Each key also has an identification board which mounts identification indicia in a window and provides an aperture for hanging the key from the respective hook member. A mounting bracket is also provided which is slidably received within depending hook members on the back of the device, and the device is assembled using end cap members which engage the depending hooks.
Inventors
- 👤 Jackson Ho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A wall mountable hanging device comprising: a flat elongated frame member having front and rear faces and defining a first and second C-shaped slot extending across the front face and a first and second depending hook shaped slot extending across the rear face. The first C-shaped slot and the first hook shaped slot being disposed above the respective second C-shaped and hook shaped slots; a plurality of key identification plates slidably received in the first C-shaped slot; a plurality of hook members slidably received in the second C-shaped slot, each hook member being aligned with a respective plate and disposed with its hook extending from the slot; a plurality of key identification boards, each having an aperture for receiving one of said hook members and means for mounting a key; indicia means carried by said plates and boards for identifying each respective key; and mounting means slidably received in the hook shaped slots for mounting said device on a wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A wall mountable hanging device comprising: a flat elongated frame member having front and rear faces and defining a first and second C-shaped slot extending across the front face and a first and second depending hook shaped slot extending across the rear face. The first C-shaped slot and the first hook shaped slot being disposed above the respective second C-shaped and hook shaped slots; a plurality of key identification plates slidably received in the first C-shaped slot; a plurality of hook members slidably received in the second C-shaped slot, each hook member being aligned with a respective plate and disposed with its hook extending from the slot; a plurality of key identification boards, each having an aperture for receiving one of said hook members and means for mounting a key; indicia means carried by said plates and boards for identifying each respective key; and mounting means slidably received in the hook shaped slots for mounting said device on a wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a transparent window member slidably received in the first C-shaped slot and disposed outwardly of said plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 2 further comprising transparent window means mounted on each of said boards and covering said indicia means carried thereby.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 3 further comprising end cap means slidably received in said first and second hook shaped slots at opposite ends thereof for retaining said plates and hook members in the respective C-shaped slots.
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) | 1991-09-20 | 1992-03-21 | 1992-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-20 | 1996-03-21 | 1996-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-20 | 2000-03-21 | 2000-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |