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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7293589 | Folding coin purse and method of making the same This method of making a folding coin purse involves forming a first pocket and a second pocket on a layer of rectangular material. A peripheral border is biased into an upstanding position. The peripheral border frames an access opening between the first pocket and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7204366 | Credit card case with quick-release latch A credit card case or fob with an integrated quick-release latch is provided that may be unclipped readily from a key loop, key chain or other device. The quick-release credit card case includes upper and lower cover portions and a pivot member for connecting the up... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7202785 | Mobile object tracking system A mobile object tracking system is provided for tracking the removal and use of specific objects within a group checked out from storage between the time the objects are checked out and the replacement of the objects in the storage. The system includes a system cont... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7159286 | Fetal bunting A fetus bunting having a leakproof container, and an aesthetically appealing folding pouch with interior chamber accessible via a slit situated about midway along one side of the unfolded pouch. The interior chamber receives the leakproof container, and the pouch fo... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7109864 | Object carriers and lighted tags for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7051474 | Insect monitor and method An invention is disclosed whereby an assurance agreement with a building owner is made for annual or other periodic insect inspections. Monitors are placed within the treatment zone and annual or other required inspections are thereafter made to determine insect act... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7005984 | Object carriers for an object control and tracking system Object carriers are provided for use with an object tracking and control system of the type having a storage receptacle with a tray provided with an array of slots for receiving ID tags bearing touch memory devices. A computer-based controller is provided for detect... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6763938 | Key holding device A key holding device for holding at least one key containing a first compartment for holding a key and a second compartment for holding a strap. A clasp is mounted to the key and a cap is used to attach the clasp to the strap. The key is inserted and locked inside t... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6562738 | Apparatus for hiding a door key An apparatus for hiding a door key including a door mat formed of either a plastic material or braided material such as hemp is disclosed. The door mat is rectangularly shaped with raised portions formed on the top surface. Different embodiments are shown... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6474123 | Electronic key device An electronic key device has a housing, a substrate unit, a battery holder, a key passage, and a key. A lock pin provided on the battery holder is biased toward the key by a spring. A distal end of the pin enter the key passage for retaining or locking th... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6371286 | Device for holding a plurality of toothed blades of flanked keys that may be selected and pulled out one by one A device for holding a plurality of toothed blades of flanked keys that may be selected and pulled out one by one. Each key has a groove with a preferably triangular section along the whole length of the edge resting against the bottom of the device for s... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6237756 | Key storage device Conventional keys can be stored in a flat panel for carrying in a person's pants pocket or purse. Each key is stored in a flat slot extending from one edge of the panel. A push-button on the panel can be moved along the panel surface to push the key out o... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6148993 | Key-concealing pouch for carrying small articles A pouch for retaining small articles or money is disclosed having a key-concealing mechanism associated with a secondary enclosure in which one or more keys may be retained in a concealed fashion until such time as the key or keys are desired for use. The... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5937680 | Concealed handcuff key A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5833054 | Key case assembly with select feature A key case is provided which allows for the exclusive selection of individual keys. The case has a plurality of compartments capable of holding one or two keys. The compartments may be zippered or have an access door. In a first embodiment the main body o... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5799774 | Wallet key holder A wallet key holder has a main pocket for holding cards and a plurality of key holding and card holding pockets foldably connected to opposite end portions and to a side portion of the main pocket and communicating with the main pocket. An elongated slit ... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5704236 | Concealed handcuff key A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5657862 | Spare key holder An improved spare key holder (10) comprising a panel member (12). A lid (14) is hinged to the panel member (12) along a top fold line (16). A pocket (18) is formed on an inner face of the panel member (12) for holding a spare key (20) therein. A structure... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5653332 | Key storage device A key storage device comprising a rectangular flexible base sheet and a rectangular flexible key retaining sheet, the key retaining sheet being closely fitted to the dimensions of the base sheet, the key retaining sheet being positioned to overlie and con... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5621936 | Multi-purpose hand tool A utensil is adapted to be held by a user and manipulated by the user's hand to operate on a workpiece. One feature of the utensil enables the user to gain mechanical advantage when locking and unlocking key-operated locking mechanisms by displacing a key... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5596821 | Utility article attachable to footwear A utility article attachable to footwear, including, for example, shoes, sneakers, skates, and the like, includes a central, generally planar portion which can be removably secured to the item of footwear by a pair of holes or elongate slots through which... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5568741 | Concealed handcuff key and pen combination A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5511390 | Pendant locket holder for keys and other articles A pendant locket holder for keys and other articles comprising a casing being a pair of complementary half-sections with each half-section having a recessed chamber. An element flexibly connects the longitudinal edges of the half-sections together. The ha... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5487291 | Key holder case with easy access feature An improved key holder case with easy access feature is provided, which consists of a housing for carrying at least one key therein. A structure is for easy accessing at least one key from the housing, so that at least one key will extend out from the hou... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5460022 | Concealed handcuff key A device for concealing, storing and permitting ready access to and use of a handcuff key which is not readily identifiable as a key holder but is easily retrieved and utilized by law enforcement personnel. The handcuff key is camouflaged and concealed in... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5392622 | Composite holders for keys and knives A combination device for retaining a key and a knife having a primary base plate and a secondary base plate. Also included are a spacer plate, a pair of securement pins, a key, and a knife. The primary base plate, the secondary base plate, and the spacer ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5215190 | Multiple key container housing with selective key projection means An open sided elongated and rigid key case is provided for receiving a plurality of laterally spaced apart longitudinally extending keys therein with the base ends of the keys supported from the case for pivotal movement of the keys between stored positio... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5199560 | Key case with retractable keys A key case (10) consisting of a first cover (12) and a second cover (28) that enclose a first and a second sidemember (14,26) that have sandwiched between them a lower and an upper leaf spring (18,20). The springs control and maintain the retracted and ex... | 04/06/1993 |
| 5191974 | Safety box A safety box having particular adaptability for use in connection with equipment maintenance and repair, achieving safety during service. The box is defined by a base and a lid, where a locking mechanism prevents access to the contents, as one or more key... | 03/09/1993 |
| 4942913 | Wallet An incorporating of a separate sub-wallet within a conventional wallet wherein the sub-wallet can be removed and utilized when it is not necessary to carry the entire wallet. The sub-wallet includes a currency carrying compartment and a separate credit ca... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4936444 | Compartmentalized key chain 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... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4886159 | Multikey carrier A key case is provided for conveniently holding a plurality of keys in an unattached, side-by-side, flat orientation. A plurality of foldable transparent flaps having open top pockets therein adapted to house keys therein by insertion and removal through ... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4881636 | Floating separable key case A key case having first and second generally planar wall portions each including a layer of a flexible material that may have a density substantially less than that of water so that the case will float; key retainers on each of the wall portions affording... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4826002 | Key case A key case for a key integrally having a tab to be gripped and a shaft to be inserted in a keyhole. The key case comprises a container capable of detachably containing the tab of the key, and having an opening through which the shaft of the key projects o... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4796750 | Separate keyholder apparatus and same combined with wallet Combined keyholders and wallets include a plurality of overlying layers forming a currency pocket therebetween and to which is attached at least one key cover having a plurality of cut-outs along opposite edges. A plurality of adjacent key receiving pocke... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4705086 | Wallet for joggers A wallet particularly suited to the needs of persons while jogging or participating in other active sports, includes a flexible back panel which is foldable between open and closed positions about a folding axis. A first flexible pocket panel is secured t... | 11/10/1987 |
| 4531635 | Hiding place for keys and similar articles A plastic article is provided resembling a natural object such as a rock for hiding door keys and similar articles. It is composed of a rigid body of resin such as a water extended polyester resin having a multiply-contoured, irregular upper surface and a... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4417612 | Pocket key holder A pocket key holder constructed essentially from three layers of thin flexible material eliminates bulkiness, expensive hardware and noise caused by continual contact of unrestrained loose keys. Ready identification of multiple keys in separated pockets o... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4331194 | Key holder A portable, credit card size, holder for keys and the like comprises a laminated assembly having two plies of thermoplastic film sealed together at their marginal edges; and in its preferred embodiment, having a flat card-like insert, slightly smaller in ... | 05/25/1982 |
| 4310040 | Pouch key holder A key holding pouch consisting of two T-shaped pieces of sheet material. The webs of the T-pieces are laid onto one another with the legs of the T's extending to opposite direction. Bolts or screws extend through the web portion for suspension thereon of ... | 01/12/1982 |
