US4936444A
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Compartmentalized key chain
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-05-08
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Granted: 1990-06-26
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Expires: 2009-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A key chain carrying a plurality of individually attachable cylindrical compartments with each compartment carrying items therein necessary to the user. In particular a compartment includes a visual data scroll which can be extracted therefrom by the user for information purposes, and thereafter retracted by spring actuated means similar to a window shade. Another compartment includes a buzzer alarm system comprised of a sound unit, a battery and switch electrically connected to actuate the alarm. Still another compartment includes a flash light system composed of a light bulb a battery and switch all electrically connected to energize the light.
Inventors
- 👤 Akihiro Yamaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:50
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A compartmentalized key chain comprising, (a) a key chain including a key ring attached thereto, (b) cylindrical integrated compartment means attached to said chain for storing paraphernalia germane to the user of the key chain, and (c) insert means in said compartment including visual data scroll means disposed to reside within the compartment so as to be externally extracted therefrom by the user for information purposes, and thereafter retracted by spring-actuated means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A compartmentalized key chain comprising, (a) a key chain including a key ring attached thereto, (b) cylindrical integrated compartment means attached to said chain for storing paraphernalia germane to the user of the key chain, and (c) insert means in said compartment including visual data scroll means disposed to reside within the compartment so as to be externally extracted therefrom by the user for information purposes, and thereafter retracted by spring-actuated means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A chain according to claim 1 and wherein said integrated compartment means includes at least one or more attachable compartments for storing and removing said paraphernalia.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A chain according to claim 1 and wherein said insert means further includes an alarm system comprised of a buzzer-like sound device, a battery driven energizing circuit connected thereto, and external manual means on said compartment for actuating said circuit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A key chain according to claim 1 and wherein said insert means further includes a flash-light system composed of a lighting device connected to a battery driven circuit disposed to function by a manual switch externally positioned and operated.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-06-25 | 1993-12-25 | 1994-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-25 | 1997-12-25 | 1998-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-25 | 2001-12-25 | 2002-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |