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Behavior Modification Wristwatch
A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061170 | Key with retractable stem, comprising means for moving the stem into a deployed position The invention provides a key (10), of the type comprising a stem (14) which is retractable in relation to a case (12), in which the stem (14) comprises a lug (18), by means of which it is articulated in relation to the case (12 | 11/22/2011 |
| 7578154 | Key case with key select mechanism A key case includes a housing within which there is a plurality of rotationally mounted key holders. Each key holder is connected to an individual key. A plurality of buttons is mounted on the housing. Pressing on a selected button enables a desired key to swing out... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7370501 | Key unit A key unit includes a grip case which includes at least a pair of synthetic resin case members joined to each other, and a mechanical key supported in the grip case and having a pivotable key head. A plurality of fitting projections are projectingly provided integra... | 05/13/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7310980 | Case for remote control key A portable remote control key case including a first case shell and a second case shell that are securely fastened to each other. The case includes a case body, which has a component chamber and a key socket, and a mechanical key, which is partially received in the ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7240527 | Key turning device A device to facilitate manipulating a key by persons having restricted finger and/or hand use that includes a key holding unit with a socket in one end thereof and means to removably secure a key to such unit. The device also includes a hand tool that has a hand gri... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7228652 | Labeled key tags A labeled key tag, key tag system and method for using the system is provided. The key tag system may be used to identify the keys that may be attached thereto. The system provides a key tag having a labeling system for downloading, printing and affixing a label to ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7181939 | Key assembly A key assembly includes a key, a cap and a fastener to selectively secure the cap to the key. The cap may include an opening for receiving a key ring, or other structure, therethrough. In one embodiment, the key includes a grip, and the cap and grip cooperate to enc... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7066349 | Combined toothpick and mint dispenser A thin, plastic dispenser for discharging toothpicks, and/or mints through distinct discharge passages in the dispenser. The dispenser has a body comprising a first housing and a second housing that are aligned and snapped together to form the body of the dispenser.... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7051559 | Message delivery assembly and a method for conducting business using the message delivery assembly A message delivery assembly (10) and a method for conducting business (400) using the message delivery assembly (10) which has an exterior (12) in the shape of a Teddy-bear or substantially any other desired shape. Particularly, the messa... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7047776 | Attachment device The present invention relates to an attachment device for keys which includes a key holding body by which the head and shaft of a key can be secured and a joining mechanism configured to join with the joining mechanism on like attachment devices. The present inventi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7043949 | Child proof key for barrel-housed gun lock A Child Proof Key for Barrel-housed Gun Lock is disclosed. Also disclosed object of the present invention to provide a Child Proof Key for Barrel-housed Gun Lock. The lock includes a handle defined by a slot formed along its length for acceptance of the shaft. The s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7021095 | Apparatus and method for controlling access to stored keys A system and apparatus for controlling keys or other objects is provided. The key can only be removed when an access control key identifying the individual who is removing the key is inserted. The access control key cannot be removed until the key is returned. ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6951122 | Key with ornamental bow device A key includes a blade, a bow formed on an end of the blade, and an ornamental member mounted in a hole of the bow. A transparent casing accommodates the bow and thus retain the ornamental member in the hole of the bow. In another embodiment, the hole is delimited b... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6892558 | Key holder with automatic ejection A key holder is provided that includes an upper housing connected to a lower housing, such that the upper and lower housings together form a key housing. A turn table for receiving a key having an end portion is attached to the key housing. The turn table is movable... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6848288 | Quick-release valet key-ring and currency holder A dual-ended key ring holder device that allows a key ring to be quickly released from one end. Provision is made for display of artwork or advertising and a space inside the holder is provided for storing a currency note. The device employs a strong attractive magn... | 02/01/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6826938 | Key collecting device controlled on one end The key collecting device being controlled on one end has a main body which is provided with a movable latch positioned normally by extending and abutting of an elastic member. A transverse hole with a specific diameter extends through the main body for connecting a... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6804868 | Swivel locking clasp A locking clasp (1) has a planar clasp body (3) an aperture (13), a swivel cover (12) rivetably mounted on a top surface and an interconnecting link having a plate (8) of the same size and shape as the aperture. When the plate on t... | 10/19/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6755061 | Key set configured to be held in a compact arrangement The individual keys in a set of keys are configured to fit together in a compact arrangement, with the heads of the keys being in alignment with one another in one direction and stacked against one another in another direction, and with the shanks extending essentia... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6691539 | Combined mechanical and electronic key, in particular for locks in a vehicle In a combined mechanical and electronic key, electronic components and mechanical flat keys (30) are normally housed in a common key holder (10). In order to place the flat key (30) between a lowered rest position in a holder (10) and a projecting in-use ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6681608 | Key ring opener assembly A key ring opener assembly for prying open the key ring so that keys and other objects can be placed upon the key ring. The key ring opener assembly includes a key ring having end portions overlapping ring segments thereof; and also includes a key ring op... | 01/27/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6647752 | Electronic key for motor vehicle The present invention relates to an electronic key (10) for an automotive vehicle, said key being of generally flat parallelepipedal shape and comprising: a housing (12) for an electronic card, said card being adapted to control electronically a locki... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6640398 | Magnetic clasp for jewelry Magnetic clasps for securing the opposed ends of chains and other jewelry. Each clasp includes an arrangement for securing separable bodies by means of magnets that have been poled to present opposed surfaces of opposite magnetic polarities. In a first em... | 11/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6553802 | Electronic key, especially for motor vehicles The invention relates to an electronic key comprising electronic components for receiving or transmitting signals. Said components are integrated in a housing (20). A mechanical emergency key (30') is provided in case of an electronics failure. Said emerg... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6536247 | Seat device of a key ring A seat device of a key ring comprises a seat. The seat has an oblong shape, and an interior of the seat having a cruciform recess. One end of the sliding groove is formed with an opening and a movable opening can be formed through a control device. A mova... | 03/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6439017 | Belt clip assembly A belt clip assembly for use with a belt comprises a clip having first and second members defining a gap for slidably engaging the belt, a latch pivotally connected to a receptacle of the second member of the clip to pivot with respect to the second membe... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6434983 | Starting and locking/unlocking device for motor vehicle The present invention relates to a device (10) for starting and for locking/unlocking a motor vehicle, of the type comprising: a key (11) carrying at least one control for locking/unlocking the vehicle, a support (12) designed to accommodate the key in an appropria... | 08/20/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6332345 | Key ring structure A key ring structure comprises an assembled disk, a ring, and a button. The assembled disk is formed by a lower piece and an upper piece. An annular groove is formed between the upper piece and the lower piece. The opening of the groove faces toward a cir... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6279362 | Belt clip assembly A belt clip assembly for use with a belt comprises a clip having first and second members defining a gap for slidably engaging the belt, a latch pivotally connected to a receptacle of the second member of the clip to pivot with respect to the second membe... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6243929 | Joiner The present invention provides a joiner for attaching items together, said joiner including a ring-like member having first and second ends to be linked to one another, said first end having a tubular section for reception therein of said second end, and ... | 06/12/2001 |
