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US1165882A
US1165882A US4981215A US1165882A US 1165882 A US1165882 A US 1165882A US 4981215 A US4981215 A US 4981215A US 1165882 A US1165882 A US 1165882A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B15/00—Key-rings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B45/00—Hooks; Eyes
    • F16B45/02—Hooks with pivoting or elastically bending closing member
    • F16B45/034—Hooks with pivoting or elastically bending closing member the closing member constituting the hook shaped portion of the hook
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B45/00—Hooks; Eyes
    • F16B45/02—Hooks with pivoting or elastically bending closing member
    • F16B45/037—Multiple locking cavities, each having a pivoting closing member
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps
    • Y10S24/30—Separable-fastener or required component thereof
    • Y10S24/31—Separable-fastener or required component thereof with third, detached member completing interlock
    • Y10S24/33—Third member includes independently engaged hooks for linking spaced cavities
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/13—Article holder attachable to apparel or body
    • Y10T24/1379—Key ring holder
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/45—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock]
    • Y10T24/45005—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock] with third detached member completing interlock [e.g., hook type]
    • Y10T24/45115—Hook
    • Y10T24/4512—Snap with spring bias [e.g., gate]
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/45—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock]
    • Y10T24/45225—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock] including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith
    • Y10T24/45272—Projection passes through cavity then moves toward noninserted portion of its member to complete interlock [e.g., snap hook]
    • Y10T24/45288—Hook type projection member
    • Y10T24/45435—Projection pivotally attached to shank or mounting structure
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/80—Parts, attachments, accessories and adjuncts
    • Y10T70/8432—For key-operated mechanism
    • Y10T70/8676—Key holders
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T70/00—Locks
    • Y10T70/80—Parts, attachments, accessories and adjuncts
    • Y10T70/8432—For key-operated mechanism
    • Y10T70/8676—Key holders
    • Y10T70/8757—Releasable catches

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  • ihis invention relates to key rings, and has for its object to provide a rin for carrying keys and having two separate loops, one for the main bunch of keys and the other for the key which is of special importance to separate it from the rest.
  • a further object of this invention is the simplicity, durability and practicability 1n the construction of such a ring which is that of providing a body portion having a main loop and an auxiliary loop each formed of spring wire and having one of their ends pivoted in said body, the free end of each being adapted to swing open to receive the keys and then swing back to be engaged and held in said body portion.
  • the invention consists of certain novel features of construction, as will be more fully de' scribed, and particularly pointed out in the a ended claims.
  • Figure 1.- is a side elevation showing my compound key ring with the two separate key receiving loops in closed position.
  • Fig. 2 is a side elevation showing the two key receiving loop members in open position ready to receive the keys, and the body portion partly in section.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the bodv portion which is substantially U shaped in cross section.
  • FIG. 10 designates the body portion which is preferably constructed of a strip of sheet metal bent into substantially U shape in cross section, the same having two side walls and a bridge portion 11 which latter is provided with openings 12 and'13 therethrough.
  • the main loop member 14 is preferably constructed of wire preferably square in cross section one end 15 being pivoted at 16 between the side walls 17 of the body memher, the free end 18 of this wire loop being notched as at 19 thus forming a protuberance 20 at the end thereof, the wire itself being preferably of spring metal and the ends normally stand apart a distance greater than the width of the body portion, whereby Patented Dec, 28, 1911.5.
  • a feature of my invention is that in addition to providing a large loop for carrying the bulk of the bunch of keys, I have pro-- vided a smaller loop 20 which serves a double purpose, first this latter loop is adapted for carrying the special key which it is desired to separate from the bunch, such for instance, as the latch key for the house, whereby it may be readily selected by the sense of touch when the keys are taken from the pocket at night.
  • a further object of this auxiliary loop is that it serves as a bale to which the key chain 21 may be attached.
  • this smaller loop member is similar to that of the larger loop member, as it has one end 2:2 pivoted at 23 in the body portion, and its opposite end is notched as at 24, providing a protuberance 25, and the wire of the loop is made of spring material, whereby when it is desired to close the same the free end is pressed inward and swung downward to carry the same into the body portion and cause the protuberance 25 to enter the opening 12 therein.
  • the ring is formed of but three parts which constitute, the two loop wires and the body portion, thus forming a compound key ring that is very neat in appearance, strong and durable and inexpensive in construction, yet one which is adapted to separate the special key from the bunch.
  • a key ring comprising a body member, a main loop member and an auxiliary loop member, each formed of spring Wire and each pivoted independently of each other at one of their ends insaid body, the opposite ends of each loop being adapted to enter said body and means in said body for securely retaining the ends of said loops therein.
  • a key ring of the class described comprising a body member having two sides joined by abridge portion, a main loop and an auxiliary loop both of spring Wire, each having one'end pivoted between said sides, the free end of each being adapted to enter said body and engage thebridge portion thereof and be retained therein by pressure 15 of the inherent spring in the ire.

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1.1-. KILLION.
KEY RING.
APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 9, 1915.
amuwrtoz I $5 a, 7. %Wm% Map/MW Patented Dec. 28, 1915.
U lid. irZtEhiT JOHN F. KiLLION', (3F ATTLEBOBU, REASSACHUSETTS.
KEY-RING.
Application filed September 9, 1915.
To all whom it may concern:
Be it knownthat 1, JOHN F. KILLION, citizen of the United States, and resident of the city of Attleboro, in the county of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, have invent-ed certain new and useful improvements in Key-Rings, of which the following is a specification.
ihis invention relates to key rings, and has for its object to provide a rin for carrying keys and having two separate loops, one for the main bunch of keys and the other for the key which is of special importance to separate it from the rest.
A further object of this invention is the simplicity, durability and practicability 1n the construction of such a ring which is that of providing a body portion having a main loop and an auxiliary loop each formed of spring wire and having one of their ends pivoted in said body, the free end of each being adapted to swing open to receive the keys and then swing back to be engaged and held in said body portion.
With these and other objects in view, the invention consists of certain novel features of construction, as will be more fully de' scribed, and particularly pointed out in the a ended claims.
In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1.- is a side elevation showing my compound key ring with the two separate key receiving loops in closed position. Fig. 2 is a side elevation showing the two key receiving loop members in open position ready to receive the keys, and the body portion partly in section. Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the bodv portion which is substantially U shaped in cross section.
Referring to the drawings 10 designates the body portion which is preferably constructed of a strip of sheet metal bent into substantially U shape in cross section, the same having two side walls and a bridge portion 11 which latter is provided with openings 12 and'13 therethrough.
The main loop member 14: is preferably constructed of wire preferably square in cross section one end 15 being pivoted at 16 between the side walls 17 of the body memher, the free end 18 of this wire loop being notched as at 19 thus forming a protuberance 20 at the end thereof, the wire itself being preferably of spring metal and the ends normally stand apart a distance greater than the width of the body portion, whereby Patented Dec, 28, 1911.5.
Serial No. 49,812.
when it is desired to close this loop it is necessary to spring the end 18 inward and swing the whole so as to bring the protuberance inside of the body portion and pass the same into the opening 13 in the bridge portion. The inherent spring in the wire forcing the protuberance into the opening thereby securely locking this free end into the body portion.
A feature of my invention is that in addition to providing a large loop for carrying the bulk of the bunch of keys, I have pro-- vided a smaller loop 20 which serves a double purpose, first this latter loop is adapted for carrying the special key which it is desired to separate from the bunch, such for instance, as the latch key for the house, whereby it may be readily selected by the sense of touch when the keys are taken from the pocket at night. A further object of this auxiliary loop is that it serves as a bale to which the key chain 21 may be attached. The construction of this smaller loop member is similar to that of the larger loop member, as it has one end 2:2 pivoted at 23 in the body portion, and its opposite end is notched as at 24, providing a protuberance 25, and the wire of the loop is made of spring material, whereby when it is desired to close the same the free end is pressed inward and swung downward to carry the same into the body portion and cause the protuberance 25 to enter the opening 12 therein.
By this construction it will be seen that the ring is formed of but three parts which constitute, the two loop wires and the body portion, thus forming a compound key ring that is very neat in appearance, strong and durable and inexpensive in construction, yet one which is adapted to separate the special key from the bunch. When it is desired to open either of the loop members the same is grasped between the thumb and finger and pressed inward to contract the loop and withdraw the protuberance from engagement with its openin It is not intended to limit this invention to the specific construction and arrangement herein shown and described as the details of construction may be varied without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention.
1 claim:
1. A key ring comprising a body member, a main loop member and an auxiliary loop member, each formed of spring Wire and each pivoted independently of each other at one of their ends insaid body, the opposite ends of each loop being adapted to enter said body and means in said body for securely retaining the ends of said loops therein. 7
2. A key ring of the class described, comprising a body member having two sides joined by abridge portion, a main loop and an auxiliary loop both of spring Wire, each having one'end pivoted between said sides, the free end of each being adapted to enter said body and engage thebridge portion thereof and be retained therein by pressure 15 of the inherent spring in the ire.
In testimony whereof I afiix my signature in presence of tWo Witnesses, 7
JOHN F. KILLION. Witnesses HOWARD E. BARBA, A. l MAGREADY.
Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,
Washington, D. G.
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US3299679A (en) * 1965-02-23 1967-01-24 Anson Inc Dual key clasp
US4760715A (en) * 1986-05-19 1988-08-02 Ramos Jr Philip M Resilient wrist bracelet
US5806356A (en) * 1997-07-22 1998-09-15 Lee; Chih-Tsun Key holder
US20060037681A1 (en) * 2004-08-17 2006-02-23 Sandra Stein Key locator
US20090320770A1 (en) * 2008-06-25 2009-12-31 Ronda Rolain Identification tag retainer
US9131758B2 (en) 2004-08-17 2015-09-15 The Finding Ip Holding Company Llc Key locator with a container

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3299679A (en) * 1965-02-23 1967-01-24 Anson Inc Dual key clasp
US4760715A (en) * 1986-05-19 1988-08-02 Ramos Jr Philip M Resilient wrist bracelet
US5806356A (en) * 1997-07-22 1998-09-15 Lee; Chih-Tsun Key holder
US20060037681A1 (en) * 2004-08-17 2006-02-23 Sandra Stein Key locator
US7308922B2 (en) * 2004-08-17 2007-12-18 Alexx, Inc. Key locator
US7537032B2 (en) 2004-08-17 2009-05-26 Alexx, Inc. Key locator
US8672002B2 (en) 2004-08-17 2014-03-18 The Finding Ip Holding Company Llc Key locator
US9131758B2 (en) 2004-08-17 2015-09-15 The Finding Ip Holding Company Llc Key locator with a container
US20090320770A1 (en) * 2008-06-25 2009-12-31 Ronda Rolain Identification tag retainer
US8151419B2 (en) 2008-06-25 2012-04-10 Ronda Rolain Identification tag retainer

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