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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360383 | Key sheath A key sheath has a casing, an attracting element and a connector. The casing is hollow and has an inserting groove, a chamber, an opening and two mounting holes. The inserting groove is defined in the front end of the casing. The chamber is defined inside the casing... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7151541 | Moveable animated display device A moveable animated display device for displaying a plurality of images with a pressure plate carrier, a pressure plate retained in relation to the pressure plate carrier, a plurality of coded images, a plurality of shutter elements slidably retained in relation to ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7055352 | Apparatus for storing and positioning keys An apparatus for use in storing and positioning one or more keys includes a housing on which a key retainer is pivotally mounted. A key is connected with the key retainer. An actuator assembly is manually actuatable to release the key for movement between stored and... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036950 | Illuminated key blank An illuminated key blank is provided with a blade and a head integral with the blade as a single piece. A cutout is preferably formed in the key blank head so that the head is substantially U-shaped, and a battery is disposed in the cutout between the arms of the U.... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6988462 | Memory assist device with clips The invention is for a memory assist device with an indicia field to indicate a number. The memory assist device includes at least two filaments extending between internal walls of the memory assist device to form an indicia field. The memory assist device also incl... | 01/24/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6928845 | Key cap A universal key cap for receiving the head of a key, where the key includes a key head portion with edged segments and an extending shank portion, including a pair of spaced-apart planar walls in close proximity to each other for developing a tight frictional fit ag... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926456 | Guiding device for a marking arrangement A device for guiding a continuous strip past a marking unit, which is arranged to non-mechanically provide markings on at least one strip surface, includes a longitudinal channel for receiving the strip. The channel is at least partly defined by guiding elements tha... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6926487 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing marked articles to be included in cans In a method and apparatus for manufacturing articles (e.g., opening tabs) to be included in cans, a metal strip is fed into an article forming unit in which the metal strip is punched and stamped to form the articles. Before the article forming operation, the strip ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6879242 | Color based lock and key A colored based lock and key, wherein the key includes a color indication incorporated thereon, and the lock includes a color sensor for identifying the color indication, so as to open the lock. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the key includes ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6860049 | Key holder pendant A key holder pendant, constituted by a head which is connected, by means of connecting elements, to rings which are adapted to hold keys, comprising a bent rod-like element whose mutually opposite ends form teeth which can be detachably engaged in seats provided in ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6615626 | Lock device having rotatable identification brand A lock device having a rotatable identification brand includes a lock body defining a receiving space and formed with at least one view window, a rotatable member rotatably mounted in the receiving space of the lock body and provided with identification i... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6604308 | Key with identifying system A key includes a stem connected to a head and an identification system positioned within the head. The head has two opposing surfaces and an aperture that forms a visible area. The aperture extends along the opposing surfaces and interior walls of the ape... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6397649 | Keyhole barrier system and method A keyhole barrier system for use with tumbler locks containing a keyway and a plurality of tumblers. The system contains a keyhole block having both retention and signaling portions. The retention portion prevents removal of the keyhole block from the loc... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6095567 | Key locator The present invention relates to a key locator (10) having a tag (12). A key attachment means (14) is securely attached to the tag (12) and at least one key (16) is securely attached to the key attachment means (14). At least one set of instructions (18) ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6094954 | Key assembly with aperture, slot and insert A key and insert assembly is designed for the identification of keys or key blanks. The key is provided with a slot through the key head which is oriented in a plane parallel with the face of the key head. A window through the key head intersects the slot... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5870917 | Key provided with a status display The key has a head (2) provided with a window (3) enabling to see a portion (5) of the surface of the cylinder of the body (4) of the key. Two grooves (16) extend each one over one half of the circumference of the body (4), they are mutually offset by 180... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5809814 | Keyholder system A keyholder is described having a soft nylon cord, looped to hold keys, with both ends of the nylon loop capturable in a cord capture device. The cord capture is of the type which permits passing of the cord through aligned holes in a casing and in a butt... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5782024 | Metallic data carrier In a data carrier (10) suitable for always taking along with oneself, personal data of the user such as name, date of birth, blood group, size, particular traits such as permanent medication needs, allergies or the like, are recorded on a spring steel str... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5757292 | Keyboard cap extension apparatus A removable keyboard cap extension apparatus for a data processing system entry keyboard having a number of data entry keys which are constructed to electronically convey data. The removable keyboard cap extension apparatus includes a keyboard cap adapted... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5620089 | Magnetic key holding plaque A magnetic key holding plaque comprised of a plaque having an inner surface and an outer surface. A plurality of magnets are secured within the inner surface of the plaque. A plurality of magnetic pendants are secured within the outer surface of the plaqu... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5570081 | Lost article tracking system An improved recovery system utilizing a two-piece detachable card. A base (10) and tag (12) are snapped apart at groove (16) into two separate pieces. Tag (12) is attached to an article such as a standard key ring via through-hole (14). Base (10) is retai... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5458931 | Decorative medallions providing enhanced display of graphic matter A medallion article comprising a base member having a planar inner surface and a substantially planar lens mounted on the base member, said lens having an indicia-bearing inner surface spaced from the inner surface of the base member, whereby the indicia ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5435160 | Key locking indicator A key locking indicator device usable with a key of conventional design for tactile and visual indication of whether the device was last used to look or unlock the look operated by the key. The device is of simple construction, embodies a minimum number o... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5365760 | Key security device A key and clip combination useful for securing a spare key in a wallet or purse and for key identification. The clip is low profile and prevents the wallet or purse from becoming bulky. The clip may also include apertures for exposing the hole within the ... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5294466 | Leather surround for decorative article A leather surround for decorative articles of the type which could be used with key rings or luggage tags, golf bag tags, and the like includes a pair of leather sheets, one of which includes an opening A decorative article, such as a pictorial work or lo... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5232528 | Key with label and method of attaching same Various methods are disclosed for securing a label, such as a bar code label, to a key blank. A first layer, preferably formed from any clear or solid plastic, includes indicia defining the bar code information. The first layer is welded, fused, or rivet ... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5209089 | Key holder A double ended key holder includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and joining and biasing mechanisms for engaging the first and second body portions together to form a key holder having openings on at least one end. The first body portion is... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5181927 | Frame lock mechanism for a key light An indicia-holding device can be attached to a key for permitting the indicia to be associated with the key. The device for holding the indicia includes a frame having a rim which engages with the edge of a plate which covers or bears the indicia. In orde... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5113602 | Snap-on key cover A key cover comprises a hinged frame and two removably insertable insignia plates for bearing an identifying mark or logo. The frame has a recess for accommodating the head of the key and a locking means which retains the cover on the key head when the fr... | 05/19/1992 |
| 4928416 | An accessory for attachment of promotional characters to pens, key holders and the like An accessory for attaching characters (letters or symbols) to pens, key holders and the like. Each individual character has an aperture and a toothed member. The characters are assembled by inserting an elongated body through the apertures. The toothed me... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4907359 | Key identification tag An identification tag for handwritten imprinting of information is disclosed. In such an application, a hole is provided for attachment to the identified item by a variety of conventional means. A transparent protective sheet is attached to the tag in the... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4901548 | Key head and key fitted with such a head Key head that constitutes a piece of jewelry designed to be fitted, successively, with various keys and that comprises a case consisting of two parts to be assembled (9,32) at least, one of which (9) is fitted on the inner side with locking means (10-12, ... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4789573 | Device for producing variable moire patterns A device for producing variable moire patterns including a housing maintaining transparent sheets in face-to-face relationship, said sheets movable relative to one another and each carrying a pattern of lines.... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4674628 | Card holding device A portable pocket-size card holding device includes a holder capable of holding a plurality of cards. The holder comprises a pair of spaced floor and top members, laterally spaced side members extending between the floor and top members, and an end member... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4576839 | Decorative holder An ornamental holder for objects such as disposable lighters, cosmetics and the like having a body with front and sides configured to engage the contained object. The front side defines a transparent viewing window having an interior and exterior surface.... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4521981 | Key holder The tag for attachment to hotel keys and the like is disclosed herein. The tag includes a base panel and an aperture frame portion defined by upwardly extending sidewall portions and inwardly extending peripheral flange disposed in spaced opposed relation... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4440011 | Lock position indicator A casing for holding a key in one of two pivoted positions. The key pivots about an axis extending along one edge thereof when a lock is turned by the user of the key. An indicator may be attached to the key for extension through a small opening in the ca... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4417410 | Indicia means for keys An identifying tag affixed to a key wherein the identifying tag has a surface area which receives the identifying indicia. The identifying tag has opposite ends with locking or latching members so that the opposite ends can be fastened together. The ident... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4349975 | Key attachment A key attachment for affixing identifying information to a key in which a handle has a recess therein and the head of the key is retained in the recess, with the shank of the key projecting outwardly from the handle. A sheet with the identifying informati... | 09/21/1982 |
