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US4964508A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-10-25
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Granted: 1990-10-23
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Expires: 2009-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A cache or holder for a key or other small item comprises a first part having at least one pocket for holding a key and a second part releasably securable to the first part and having an adhesive layer or other securing device for securing the second part to a selected surface in a concealed location.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph W. Balsley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A holder for a key or other item, comprising: a first part comprising a wallet-like member having first and second panels secured together along a fold line, at least one pocket for holding a key being located on the inner face of one of said panels and having an opening for deposit and removal of items from said pocket, a releasable closure device for releasably closing said opening, and interengageable fastener means on the inner faces of said panels for releasably securing the panels together in a closed condition; a second part comprising a flat, panel-like member having an adhesive layer on one of its faces comprising means for securing said second part to a flat surface; interengageable fastener means on an outer face of said first part and on the opposite face of said second part to said adhesive layer for releasably securing said parts together; and said releasable closure device comprising a pliable flap projecting from an edge of said first panel adjacent said opening and having fastener means on its inner surface identical to the fastener means on the inner surface of said second panel for releasably securing said flap to the inner surface of said first panel to close said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A holder for a key or other item, comprising: a first part comprising a wallet-like member having first and second panels secured together along a fold line, at least one pocket for holding a key being located on the inner face of one of said panels and having an opening for deposit and removal of items from said pocket, a releasable closure device for releasably closing said opening, and interengageable fastener means on the inner faces of said panels for releasably securing the panels together in a closed condition; a second part comprising a flat, panel-like member having an adhesive layer on one of its faces comprising means for securing said second part to a flat surface; interengageable fastener means on an outer face of said first part and on the opposite face of said second part to said adhesive layer for releasably securing said parts together; and said releasable closure device comprising a pliable flap projecting from an edge of said first panel adjacent said opening and having fastener means on its inner surface identical to the fastener means on the inner surface of said second panel for releasably securing said flap to the inner surface of said first panel to close said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein said interengageable fastener means on said first and second parts comprise interengaging strips of hook and loop type fastener material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fastener means on the inner surfaces of said panels comprise opposing strips of hook and loop type fastener material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second pocket is located on the inner face of the other panel.
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