Key with light
Patent 4276582 Issued on June 30, 1981. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 26, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 26, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 807402 3085149 3137157 3310668 3313135 3349589 3613414 3797291 Light connectable with a key Patent #: 4085315 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/972983 filed on 12/26/1978US Classes:362/116, Key holder70/456B, Parallel key loops, coaxially mounted, individually movable70/456RKey holdersExaminersPrimary: Nelson, Peter A.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesE05B 17/10 (20060101)E05B 17/00 (20060101) AbstractA key incorporating a miniature light source in a handle thereof, is disclosed. A key body member comprises a substantially elongated first portion and a second portion disposed in an angular relationship to the first portion. The handle of the key comprises a retainer member which incorporates a channel adapted for slidably receiving and retaining the second portion of the key body member. A locking member, comprising a part of the handle, is adapted for interfacing with the retainer member and for removable attachment thereto. A tab protruding from the locking member is disposed adjacent to an opening of the channel thereby locking the key body member into the assembled structure. A suitable cavity is provided within the handle member for operative mounting of a miniature power source, a miniature light bulb and a pressure actuated switch.Field of SearchJewelry | |
