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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7578034 | Collar stay punch, storage device and method A collar stay perforating device for perforating a portion of a collar stay and a collar stay storage device for storing the perforated collar stay are provided. The collar stay perforating device comprises a base member having a punch hole and a guide to receive an... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7350385 | Separable connector for key rings and similar articles A separable, pull-apart key holder formed of two identically-shaped pieces. The pieces are mounted together in reversed, face-to-face relationship. The pieces are formed of a strong, rigid resiliently flexible plastic material, such as molded polycarbonate or nylon.... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7308922 | Key locator A key locator includes first and second members. The first member has opposed ends and an intermediate u-shaped region. One of the ends of the first member comprises a hook for engaging the second member which includes a clasp while the other end comprises an enlarg... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7228962 | Luggage with low-profile hanger bracket and harness An item of expandable luggage includes a multiple expansion capability, including an expandable main compartment and an expandable external pocket. The luggage item also includes a pair of internal tie-down panels for better holding of clothes within the item and fo... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213306 | Pull tab apparatus for slide fastener A pull tab apparatus may be easily connected to and disconnected from a slide fastener by a user. The pull tab apparatus includes a coil having a first end and a second end. The coil includes a first section and a second section. At least one of the first and second... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7174859 | Adjustable pet collar An adjustable pet collar comprises a long chain and an adjuster. The adjuster is constructed by a upper cover and seat body, in which a slit is opened on the upper cover and a slanting channel is disposed on the seat body. The chain is placed in the channel, and a s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7101040 | Apparatus and method for retaining and accessing clip-on sunglasses Clip-on sunglasses are retained from a vehicle sun visor and accessed from the sun visor for connection to conventional eyeglasses. A case or pouch may be attached to the sun visor to contain eyeglasses, while the clip-on sunglasses are attached to the exterior of t... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093468 | Key ring This present invention is related to a key ring for keeping a key. The key ring includes a ring body, which has cut planes at both ends thereof. A concave portion (30) is formed at a predetermined place of the key ring (10) and is curved in a direction... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7082647 | Snap-hook for carrying accessories The body of a snap-hook for carrying accessories is equipped with a guard lug attached to the top part and extending facing the lateral branch opposite the finger so as to define a groove designed to be inserted on a support element, in particular a belt, to achieve... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7048407 | Miniature LED flashlight A miniature LED flashlight is composed of a flashlight assembly and an attachment loop. The attachment loop is configured to require a two-step manipulation for attachment or detachment from a key ring. The flashlight assembly and attachment loop are attached by a s... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7047601 | Spray applicator belt hook A Spray Applicator Belt Hook for use in conjunction with spray applicator bottles. These bottles are usually of 500 mL or 1 L capacity; usually contain a chemical or liquid substance for use in cleaning, gardening or other duties whereby the belt hook allows the use... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7021852 | Article holder An open ring-like device for holding articles such as plastic cards and keys is formed so that its ends are opposed to one another and includes tips at the ends. The distance between the tips is less than the thickness of an article. Articles can be inserted into th... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6973812 | Attachment device for keys and other items An attachment device for attaching, e.g., a key ring is disclosed wherein the device facilitates the reversible attachment of various connecting means, such a device having a shoulder connected to a post and such post having at least one aperture running therethroug... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964361 | Wireless device carrying apparatus and method A carrying apparatus and method for a wireless device. The apparatus has a first mating portion coupled to a wireless device case and a second mating portion coupled to a personal item, such as a belt. The first and second mating portions are coupled to each other b... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6848287 | Key collecting device controlled by pulling transversely The present invention has a main body and a transverse annular ring being orthogonally connected with the main body for collecting and hanging keys; the main body has therein an elastic engaging latch, and has at its central position a longitudinal central hole, an ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6845644 | Locking assembly A locking assembly (100) consists of a pair of closable devices (110, 120) secured together in a contiguous side-by-side relationship and being displaceable, each relative to the other. Each of the closable devices (110, 120) has opposing end po... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6843086 | Magic keychain A key chain for retaining objects is provided comprising a rigid curved member with two ends, a chain attached to each of the ends of the curved member, a stop carried on the chain for preventing movement of the object past the stop, and a removable retaining member... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6763692 | Annular key collecting device The key collecting device comprises an upper and a lower housing each having a central base portion extending radially outwardly to form spaced spokes mutually opposite to the corresponding ones of themselves, every two of the spaced spokes opposite to each other fo... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6748629 | Retaining arrangement for key holders A retaining arrangement retains a key holder of a type having a tag suspended from a ring with the ring also holding at least one key. The retaining arrangement includes a panel. A plurality of slots is defined by the panel. Each slot is shaped and dimensioned to re... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6708375 | Harness wallet Disclosed is a wallet in the form of a harness with an attached key ring for carry credit cards and folded paper, such as paper currency, together with keys. The harness comprises two loops of elasticized material attached to each other at opposing points such that ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6672118 | Apparatus and method for retaining keys According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus and method for retaining keys is disclosed. The present invention provides a tensioning mechanism within the body of the key-retaining apparatus for "pinching" the shaft of a ke... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6606769 | Carabiner for use with strap A carabiner designed for use with strap or webbing is disclosed. The carabiner includes a trimmed feature that is incorporated into a straight portion of the body where strap or webbing can be attached. The strap or webbing can be looped around the trimme... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6591646 | Structure of decorative hanging hook A structure of a decorative hanging hook having a main body which is a connector with a light emitting member therein, wherein, the connector has on both ends thereof a hole for connecting respectively with a mountaineer carabine hook and an annular ring.... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6536081 | Novelty balancing apparatus The present invention, also known as the equalizer, is a novelty device offering a challenging and entertaining environment when played. This particular novelty toy is designed and configured for use by a singular person. This novelty device comprises a s... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6405572 | Locking apparatus for a key holder A locking apparatus attaches a key to a writing instrument. The locking apparatus comprises a barrel having a top end and a bottom end. The top end has a top opening with a first diameter. The second end is attached to the writing instrument. A bore exten... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6334239 | Key holder This disclosure is directed to a key and memo pad holder which includes a garment clip in the form of an alligator clip having a bar like jaw to which a main key loop is detachably connected. The main key loop includes a slidably disposed sleeve on one en... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6318610 | Waist mounted accessory holder An accessory holder that is to be used in such a way to securely hold ones accessories like keys (40), cameras (44), cellular phones, pagers, tape measures, and hand drills when they are not in use and to allow the person quick access to these accessories... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6301751 | Hook-shaped arrangement The present invention relates to a hook-shaped arrangement (1) which comprises a main part (1a), a hook-shaped device (1b) integral with said main part, and a holding means (2) which is integral with or attached to said main part. The hook-shaped device (... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6290112 | Belt mounted key holder A holder for keys on rings has a belt retaining flattened loop through which a belt passes. The flattened loop has a front face formed by a short top leg and a longer bottom leg that is bent inwardly to resiliently engage the front surface of the belt to ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6243922 | Detachable clasping fastener A reversibly attachable fastener has a generally figure-8 geometry when in the engaged state. The fastener is composed of two generally symmetric halves, each comprising arm portions, shoulder portions, and head portions, and the halves are connected by a... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6223399 | Adornment clamping device The present invention relates to an adornment clamping device which is able to secure the adornment to the base of an item. The device has an elongate bar securely connected with the base by means of a neck, an adornment having a through hole defined to a... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6179026 | Concealable wallet with key securing mechanism A wallet system including a sealable item concealment pouch, a pouch securing strap assembly, and a key securing mechanism. The key securing mechanism is includes a securing chain and a spring biased key gripping assembly. The spring biased key gripping a... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6161266 | Modular attachment system A modular attachment system for an object holding/displaying system comprises a base module that engages a cord and an attachment module that engages an attachment device used to hold/display an object. Various types of attachment modules may be used with... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6098250 | Fastening device A fastening device [or belt] comprising a strip of colored plastic molded in a desired shape with one surface being substantially flat. At both ends of the strip are a plurality of loops. The loops may be interlocked to surround and secure an object, or t... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6065563 | Belt-mounted stethoscope supporting device A stethoscope supporting device is provided including a back plate and front portion for securing a stethoscope to the back plate. Connected to the back plate is a clip for securing the same on an article of clothing.... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6062521 | Towel holder A generally flat holder for clipping to a user's trousers and holding a towel or other fabric object. The holder has a body including an upper section forming a C-shaped hook forming a first gap between opposing ends of the C, and a lower section comprisi... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5983686 | Belt attachment and key ring/key holder A key holder and belt attachment device having a body with two legs and a push button in the second leg of the body. The push button is mounted and slidable within the second leg to abut a swinging catch member which allows removal of the belt from a U-sh... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5946839 | Adapter for attaching an information carrier to a hook An attachment member is provided for suspending an information carrier at the outer end of a unit-packaging holder. The attachment member includes a flexible bracket (8) having a pin member (9, 11) formed in both ends thereof for permanently fixing in a r... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5864925 | Golf glove attachment device A thin plastic card, with passive and aggressive Velcro patches on the front and back, FIG. 1,3 and FIG. 1,4 respectively, is connected to a spring-loaded reel mechanism FIG. 1,1 which contains a retractable cord FIG. 1,8. Said reel mechanism is attached ... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5860191 | Eyeglass holder and securing device An eyeglass holder for securing eyeglasses to a material including a first clip for removably attaching the eyeglass holder to the material. The first clip including a first arm. The eyeglass holder further including an eyeglass support pivotally attached... | 01/19/1999 |
