Attachment device for keys and other items
Patent 6973812 Issued on December 13, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 9, 2021. 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.
March 9, 2021. 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 ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 09802852 filed on 03/09/2001US Classes:70/456R, Key holders70/458, One-piece70/459, Releasable catches24/3.6, Key ring holder24/68R, STRAP TIGHTENERS24/1, MISCELLANEOUS24/648, Plural, oppositely shifting, similar interlocking components24/3.13, Article held by flexible connector (e.g., chain)24/13, Pin attached224/254, Article suspended by resiliently stretchable hanger24/303, HAVING MAGNETIC FASTENER24/304, HAVING ADHESIVE FASTENER2/338, Belt, strap, or strip constructions224/255, Carrier component positioned in aperture in article or in retaining loop mounted thereon206/37.6, Including plural, serially aligned key retainers463/47.7, Telescopic224/242, Retainer or positioner for article held by receiver150/134, Theft or loss resistant206/37.1For a keyExaminersPrimary: Mah, Chuck Y.Assistant: Kyle, Michael J. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA45F005/02AbstractAn 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 therethrough for attachment of snap hooks, rings etc. Attachment to various desired articles, preferably belts, garments, etc. is accomplished by, e.g., securing the shoulder by adhesive means or through a riveting structure, thereby allowing a post having an aperture therethrough to extend outwardly for easy access by a user. In some embodiments, the attachment device can be loosely attached to a desired article, wherein an attachment of an item via the aperture is sufficient to secure the attachment device to the article.Field of SearchKey holdersFlexible One-piece Releasable catches Key ring holder Article held by flexible connector (e.g., chain) HAVING ADHESIVE FASTENER Cargo tiedown Trimmings Shoe ornaments Waist closures Waistbands Mounted on or formed as part of belt buckle Key holder, chain, or case Combined with diverse article | |
