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Magnetic key fob
Assignee: Mocap Inc
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Filing: 1992-08-26
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Granted: 1995-02-14
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Expires: 2012-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic key fob formed as an enclosure member, opening at one end, providing for the insertion of a permanent magnet therein, and having a fastener that connects approximately at the midpoint of the opening into the enclosure member, for permanently retaining the magnet within the fob, and for also securing a key ring to the fob, which key ring may hold a plurality of keys or other weighted items.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph T. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:41
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; A44B15/005; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A magnetic key fob for use for holding a series of keys and with the fob capable of being adhered to a metallic surface, for temporary storage, including a pouch including an enclosure member having a cavity therein, and further having an entrance opening at one end, said enclosure member being closed at all other locations, said enclosure member being formed of a polymer material, a magnetic means located within the enclosure member, means for retaining keys, said means for retaining keys being connected to the entrance of the enclosure member to provide for retention of the magnetic means therein, and to prevent its unauthorized discharge or removal, said means for retaining keys comprising a ring, and a fastening means connecting the key ring to the enclosure member, while securing the entrance opening of the enclosure member into closure for retention of the magnetic means therein, the entrance opening of the enclosure member provided along one edge thereof, and the fastening means for the ring connected approximately at the midpoint of the entrance opening to secure it into closure and retain the magnetic means within the said enclosure member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A magnetic key fob for use for holding a series of keys and with the fob capable of being adhered to a metallic surface, for temporary storage, including a pouch including an enclosure member having a cavity therein, and further having an entrance opening at one end, said enclosure member being closed at all other locations, said enclosure member being formed of a polymer material, a magnetic means located within the enclosure member, means for retaining keys, said means for retaining keys being connected to the entrance of the enclosure member to provide for retention of the magnetic means therein, and to prevent its unauthorized discharge or removal, said means for retaining keys comprising a ring, and a fastening means connecting the key ring to the enclosure member, while securing the entrance opening of the enclosure member into closure for retention of the magnetic means therein, the entrance opening of the enclosure member provided along one edge thereof, and the fastening means for the ring connected approximately at the midpoint of the entrance opening to secure it into closure and retain the magnetic means within the said enclosure member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-02-13 | 1998-08-15 | 1999-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-02-13 | 2002-08-15 | 2003-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-02-13 | 2006-08-15 | 2007-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |