Key hiding device
OwnerKevin Buckleyinventor
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Abstract
A key hiding device having a facade that resembles a typical sprinkler is provided. The device includes a housing having a cavity therein and a cap that detachably engages with the housing. Keys and other small items can be hidden inside the cavity in the housing. The device can be installed underground with the cap disposed substantially flush with the surface of the soil. The cap has a facade that is substantially identical to a typical pop-up sprinkler cap so that a person who is not familiar with the exact location of the device would be unable to make a quick determination as to which one of the numerous sprinkler caps is actually the key hiding device even if the person is aware of sprinkler shaped key hiding devices.
Claims18
A device for hiding keys or other small device outdoors, comprising:
- a housing having a base and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base to define a cavity therein, wherein the cavity is configured to store keys and other items;
- and
- a cap detachably engages with the housing, wherein the cap is configured to substantially resembles a sprinkler cap.
A key hiding device, comprising:
- a compartment for hiding keys;
- and
- a facade that resembles at least a portion of a pop-up sprinkler.
A method of forming a key hiding device, comprising:
- providing a conventional pop-up sprinkler having a cap and a housing;
- removing the cap from the housing;
- and
- removing sprinkler parts from inside the housing so as to form a cavity therein adapted to receive a key.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.