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US2297285A
US2297285A US38440541A US2297285A US 2297285 A US2297285 A US 2297285A US 38440541 A US38440541 A US 38440541A US 2297285 A US2297285 A US 2297285A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44B—BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE
    • A44B15/00—Key-rings
    • A44B15/005—Fobs
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    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
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    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • 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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  • This invention relates to cardholders, and more particularly to cardholders designed for advertising purposes, and used in connection with key rings, key chains or the like.
  • An important object of the invention is to provide a holder of this character wherein the card which is supported thereby, may be visible from both sides of the holder, thereby providing an advertising device which will be ornamental and exceptionally attractive.
  • Another important object of the invention is to provide a holder having an opening for the reception of the key chain or ring used in connection therewith, the chain or key ring providing means to secure the card used with the holder, against displacement therefrom.
  • Figure 1 is an elevational view of a cardholder constructed in accordance with the invention and illustrating a key chain as connected therewith.
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of one of the sections of the holder, illustrating the construction of the sections which when connected, make up the holder.
  • the holder comprises a body portion made up of two identical sections which are constructed of transparent plastic material, the sections being elongated, as clearly shown by Figure 3 of the drawing.
  • the sections are indicated by the reference character 5, and each section comprises plastic material molded into a rectangular shape, one end thereof being rounded as at 6. While in this invention, the shape of the sections is rectangular, it is to be understood that the formation of the sections may be varied, to meet various require ments.
  • each section is formed with a wide groove, the groove being of a width equal to the width of the card to be positioned therein.
  • the depth of the groove is equal to substantially onehalf the thickness of the card, so that when two of these sections are placed together, the grooves will provide an opening to accommodate the card,
  • the grooves of the sections terminate short of one end of the sections and. extend through the opposite end thereof, so that an opening is provided to permit the card to be inserted in the grooves.
  • Openings indicated at 8 are formed in the sections, and these openings align, when the sections are secured together. These openings provide means whereby a key chain, such as indicated at 9, may be positioned therethrough. In lieu of the key chain, it is of course obvious that the ordinary key ring may be inserted to accomplish the purpose of the chain.
  • the card which is indicated at 1 is also preferably constructed of transparent plastic composition material to the end that printed matter thereon, may be viewed from both sides of the card holder.
  • the card is of a length less than the length of the groove, in which it is positioned, so that one end of the card will extend over a portion of the opening of the body portion with the result that when the key chain or key ring is positioned through the opening, the end of the card will engage the chain or key ring, thus securing the card against displacement.
  • a cardholder comprising a body portion constructed of transparent material, said body portion embodying members of identical construction, each of said members having a wide groove formed in one face thereof, said groove extending inwardly from one end of the member and terminating in spaced relation with the opposite end of the member, defining a ridge along one surface of the member adjacent to the side edges and one end thereof, said transparent members adapted to be positioned together with the grooved sides thereof toward each other and the ridges thereof contacting, the contacting ridges being permanently secured together, providing an open-ended pocket for an identification card, and said body portion having an opening extending transversely therethrough adapted to receive a chain for holding the cards within the body portion, against accidental displacement.

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P 1942- c. w. BLEDSOE 2,297,285
I CARD HLDER FOR KEY CHAINS Filed March 20, 1941 ail rzzedaae IN VEN TOR.
Patented 'se t. 29, 1942 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE GARDHOLDER FOR KEY CHAINS Charles W. Bledsoe, Lake James, Ind.
Application March 20, 1941, Serial No. 384,405
1 Claim.
This invention relates to cardholders, and more particularly to cardholders designed for advertising purposes, and used in connection with key rings, key chains or the like.
An important object of the invention is to provide a holder of this character wherein the card which is supported thereby, may be visible from both sides of the holder, thereby providing an advertising device which will be ornamental and exceptionally attractive.
Another important object of the invention is to provide a holder having an opening for the reception of the key chain or ring used in connection therewith, the chain or key ring providing means to secure the card used with the holder, against displacement therefrom.
With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein described, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.
Referring to the drawing:
Figure 1 is an elevational view of a cardholder constructed in accordance with the invention and illustrating a key chain as connected therewith.
Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Figure 1.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of one of the sections of the holder, illustrating the construction of the sections which when connected, make up the holder.
Referring to the drawing in detail, the holder comprises a body portion made up of two identical sections which are constructed of transparent plastic material, the sections being elongated, as clearly shown by Figure 3 of the drawing. The sections are indicated by the reference character 5, and each section comprises plastic material molded into a rectangular shape, one end thereof being rounded as at 6. While in this invention, the shape of the sections is rectangular, it is to be understood that the formation of the sections may be varied, to meet various require ments.
As clearly shown by Figure 3 of the drawing, one side of each section is formed with a wide groove, the groove being of a width equal to the width of the card to be positioned therein. The depth of the groove is equal to substantially onehalf the thickness of the card, so that when two of these sections are placed together, the grooves will provide an opening to accommodate the card,
which in the present showing is indicated by the reference character I. The grooves of the sections terminate short of one end of the sections and. extend through the opposite end thereof, so that an opening is provided to permit the card to be inserted in the grooves.
It will of course be understood that when these identical sections are brought together in the formation of the body portion, the contacting surfaces thereof are fused together, forming a solid body portion.
Openings indicated at 8 are formed in the sections, and these openings align, when the sections are secured together. These openings provide means whereby a key chain, such as indicated at 9, may be positioned therethrough. In lieu of the key chain, it is of course obvious that the ordinary key ring may be inserted to accomplish the purpose of the chain.
The card which is indicated at 1, is also preferably constructed of transparent plastic composition material to the end that printed matter thereon, may be viewed from both sides of the card holder.
The card, is of a length less than the length of the groove, in which it is positioned, so that one end of the card will extend over a portion of the opening of the body portion with the result that when the key chain or key ring is positioned through the opening, the end of the card will engage the chain or key ring, thus securing the card against displacement.
From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described, I have provided a cardholder which may be readily and easily connected with the usual key chain or key ring, so that an advertising medium is provided.
What is claimed isi A cardholder comprising a body portion constructed of transparent material, said body portion embodying members of identical construction, each of said members having a wide groove formed in one face thereof, said groove extending inwardly from one end of the member and terminating in spaced relation with the opposite end of the member, defining a ridge along one surface of the member adjacent to the side edges and one end thereof, said transparent members adapted to be positioned together with the grooved sides thereof toward each other and the ridges thereof contacting, the contacting ridges being permanently secured together, providing an open-ended pocket for an identification card, and said body portion having an opening extending transversely therethrough adapted to receive a chain for holding the cards within the body portion, against accidental displacement.
CHARLES .W. BLEDSOE.
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US2511651A (en) * 1946-10-18 1950-06-13 Thomas R Schlitz Coin carrying identification tag
US2527765A (en) * 1944-11-01 1950-10-31 Gen Aniline & Film Corp Film mount
US2540718A (en) * 1948-11-26 1951-02-06 Morris L Duskin Identification tag
US2545804A (en) * 1948-06-07 1951-03-20 Roy E Butler Laminated card
US2768457A (en) * 1953-05-21 1956-10-30 Biek George Tubular identification tag holder
US2780018A (en) * 1953-03-11 1957-02-05 James R Bauserman Vehicle license tag and tab construction
US2812601A (en) * 1954-11-04 1957-11-12 Benjamin M Hines Key tag
US3024915A (en) * 1959-07-31 1962-03-13 Daniel S Toppi Two part key holders
US3703045A (en) * 1971-01-18 1972-11-21 Al Nyman & Son Inc Photo block
US3727333A (en) * 1970-08-19 1973-04-17 R Hilosky Data processing card retainer
US4177587A (en) * 1977-07-27 1979-12-11 Stupell Industries, Inc. Name plate assembly for tote bag and the like
US4531312A (en) * 1981-06-08 1985-07-30 Edward L. Gilkey Baggage claim ticket holder
US4662091A (en) * 1983-12-16 1987-05-05 Life Key Corporation Information storage apparatus
US4881636A (en) * 1987-12-28 1989-11-21 Oletzke G James Floating separable key case
US5038926A (en) * 1988-11-02 1991-08-13 Acodeq Trading Company B.V. Device for keeping cards
US5060794A (en) * 1990-08-24 1991-10-29 Linn Richard A Reminder system
US5183153A (en) * 1990-08-24 1993-02-02 Linn Richard A Pad holder
US5429393A (en) * 1994-06-30 1995-07-04 D & D Enterprises Identification tag
USD383304S (en) * 1996-08-19 1997-09-09 Lase-It, Inc. Keychain
US5857791A (en) * 1996-10-03 1999-01-12 Kenney; Richard E. H. Print holder
USD419289S (en) * 1998-10-08 2000-01-25 Linda Virginia Edwards Card holder for a key chain
US6415537B1 (en) * 1993-03-15 2002-07-09 Richard E. H. Kenney Print holder
US6472007B2 (en) 2000-03-30 2002-10-29 Recot, Inc. Consumables container with multi-functional cap
US20030057277A1 (en) * 2000-11-09 2003-03-27 Natsuki Kimura Holder for card-like electronic device and holding device for card-like electronic device
US20030167947A1 (en) * 2002-03-11 2003-09-11 Lynn Jerry K. Luminous double faced picture display
US20050262748A1 (en) * 2004-05-27 2005-12-01 Curtis Carla M Combination necklace and collectible card holder
US20060051463A1 (en) * 2004-09-03 2006-03-09 Adolfo Lopez-Garcia Consumables container with nested insert
US20070283608A1 (en) * 2006-06-07 2007-12-13 Gary Gunderson Key ring display device
US7734499B1 (en) 2007-04-26 2010-06-08 Orion Photo Industries, Inc. Method of providing personalized souvenirs
US20120030978A1 (en) * 2010-08-04 2012-02-09 Paul Anthony Miller Signage device
US9078420B1 (en) 1993-01-13 2015-07-14 Christopher John Rudy Stamp/web-mounting fishing tackle
USD737566S1 (en) * 2013-06-19 2015-09-01 Brynetta Gaddis Retainer device
USD760321S1 (en) * 2014-07-25 2016-06-28 Sata Gmbh & Co. Kg Timestrip holder
USD774136S1 (en) * 2014-07-29 2016-12-13 Alexandra Njysnki Magnetic bookmark and key fob
USD780042S1 (en) * 2015-02-20 2017-02-28 Jostens, Inc. Tag
USD799761S1 (en) * 2015-04-21 2017-10-10 Januario P Dia Pet tag slip case
USD822114S1 (en) * 2016-09-06 2018-07-03 Margaret Blankenbaker Removable patch holder
USD825374S1 (en) * 2013-08-19 2018-08-14 Ryan Alaniz Six-hole dog tag
USD927172S1 (en) 2019-07-23 2021-08-10 Kathrine Henderson Emergency contact fob for a keychain
US11470831B1 (en) * 2002-02-08 2022-10-18 Christopher John Rudy Stamp/web-mounting fishing tackle

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US2527765A (en) * 1944-11-01 1950-10-31 Gen Aniline & Film Corp Film mount
US2511651A (en) * 1946-10-18 1950-06-13 Thomas R Schlitz Coin carrying identification tag
US2545804A (en) * 1948-06-07 1951-03-20 Roy E Butler Laminated card
US2540718A (en) * 1948-11-26 1951-02-06 Morris L Duskin Identification tag
US2780018A (en) * 1953-03-11 1957-02-05 James R Bauserman Vehicle license tag and tab construction
US2768457A (en) * 1953-05-21 1956-10-30 Biek George Tubular identification tag holder
US2812601A (en) * 1954-11-04 1957-11-12 Benjamin M Hines Key tag
US3024915A (en) * 1959-07-31 1962-03-13 Daniel S Toppi Two part key holders
US3727333A (en) * 1970-08-19 1973-04-17 R Hilosky Data processing card retainer
US3703045A (en) * 1971-01-18 1972-11-21 Al Nyman & Son Inc Photo block
US4177587A (en) * 1977-07-27 1979-12-11 Stupell Industries, Inc. Name plate assembly for tote bag and the like
US4531312A (en) * 1981-06-08 1985-07-30 Edward L. Gilkey Baggage claim ticket holder
US4662091A (en) * 1983-12-16 1987-05-05 Life Key Corporation Information storage apparatus
US4881636A (en) * 1987-12-28 1989-11-21 Oletzke G James Floating separable key case
US5038926A (en) * 1988-11-02 1991-08-13 Acodeq Trading Company B.V. Device for keeping cards
US5060794A (en) * 1990-08-24 1991-10-29 Linn Richard A Reminder system
US5183153A (en) * 1990-08-24 1993-02-02 Linn Richard A Pad holder
US9078420B1 (en) 1993-01-13 2015-07-14 Christopher John Rudy Stamp/web-mounting fishing tackle
US6415537B1 (en) * 1993-03-15 2002-07-09 Richard E. H. Kenney Print holder
US6493976B2 (en) 1993-03-15 2002-12-17 Richard E. H. Kenney Print holder
US5429393A (en) * 1994-06-30 1995-07-04 D & D Enterprises Identification tag
USD383304S (en) * 1996-08-19 1997-09-09 Lase-It, Inc. Keychain
US5857791A (en) * 1996-10-03 1999-01-12 Kenney; Richard E. H. Print holder
USD419289S (en) * 1998-10-08 2000-01-25 Linda Virginia Edwards Card holder for a key chain
US6596328B1 (en) 2000-03-30 2003-07-22 Recot, Inc. Consumables container with multi-functional cap
US6472007B2 (en) 2000-03-30 2002-10-29 Recot, Inc. Consumables container with multi-functional cap
US7000842B2 (en) * 2000-11-09 2006-02-21 Sony Corporation Card-like electronic appliance holder and card-like electronic appliance support apparatus
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US6976633B2 (en) * 2000-11-09 2005-12-20 Sony Corporation Card-like electronic appliance holder and card-like electronic appliance support apparatus
US11470831B1 (en) * 2002-02-08 2022-10-18 Christopher John Rudy Stamp/web-mounting fishing tackle
US6799515B2 (en) * 2002-03-11 2004-10-05 Jerry K Lynn Luminous double faced picture display
US20030167947A1 (en) * 2002-03-11 2003-09-11 Lynn Jerry K. Luminous double faced picture display
US20050262748A1 (en) * 2004-05-27 2005-12-01 Curtis Carla M Combination necklace and collectible card holder
US20060051463A1 (en) * 2004-09-03 2006-03-09 Adolfo Lopez-Garcia Consumables container with nested insert
US20070283608A1 (en) * 2006-06-07 2007-12-13 Gary Gunderson Key ring display device
US7734499B1 (en) 2007-04-26 2010-06-08 Orion Photo Industries, Inc. Method of providing personalized souvenirs
US7921032B1 (en) 2007-04-26 2011-04-05 Orion Photo Industries, Inc. Method of providing personalized souvenirs
US8041593B1 (en) 2007-04-26 2011-10-18 Orion Photo Industries, Inc. Method of providing personalized souvenirs
US20120030978A1 (en) * 2010-08-04 2012-02-09 Paul Anthony Miller Signage device
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USD825374S1 (en) * 2013-08-19 2018-08-14 Ryan Alaniz Six-hole dog tag
USD760321S1 (en) * 2014-07-25 2016-06-28 Sata Gmbh & Co. Kg Timestrip holder
USD774136S1 (en) * 2014-07-29 2016-12-13 Alexandra Njysnki Magnetic bookmark and key fob
USD780042S1 (en) * 2015-02-20 2017-02-28 Jostens, Inc. Tag
USD789236S1 (en) * 2015-02-20 2017-06-13 Jostens, Inc. Tag
USD799761S1 (en) * 2015-04-21 2017-10-10 Januario P Dia Pet tag slip case
USD822114S1 (en) * 2016-09-06 2018-07-03 Margaret Blankenbaker Removable patch holder
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