Latch key holder
OwnerTayhugh L. Yanginventor
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Abstract
A key holder for retaining one or more latch keys has a flexible key holder member that retains its shape when formed into a loop. The key holder member is made of a sturdy cable encased in a sleeve to prevent damage to user's clothes. The key holder can freely rotate in relation to the carrier while the keys can rotate between a plurality of selected positions in relation to the key holder member.
Claims16
A key holder device for holding one or more keys, having opening(s in them- at their bases, comprising:
- a flexible foldable carrier body having pre-determined lineal dimensions and an inner surface;
- a flexible key holder member capable of being formed into a loop-shaped form and capable of retaining the loop-shaped form without collapsing;
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- an attachment means for securing the key holder member to the carrier body while allowing free rotation of the key holder member in relation to the carrier body.
A key holder device for holding one or more keys, having openings in them at their bases, comprising:
- a flexible foldable carrier body having pre-determined lineal dimensions and an inner surface;
- a flexible key holder member capable of being formed into a loop-shaped form and capable of retaining the loop-shaped form without collapsing, said key holder member comprising a cable core, a sleeve substantially encasing said core, and a pair of securing members carried by opposing ends of the key holder member, said securing members being adapted for mutual engagement when forming a loop for retaining said one or more keys thereon;
- an attachment means for securing the key holder member to the carrier body while allowing free rotation of the key holder member in relation to the carrier body, said attachment means comprising an attachment strip secured to the inner surface of the carrier body and a universal pivot member positioned on said attachment strip, said pivot member carrying the key holder member.
A method of securing one or more latch keys having openings in their bases to a key holder, comprising:
- providing a flexible foldable carrier body having pre-determined lineal dimensions and an inner surface, a flexible key holder member capable of being formed into a loop-shaped form and capable of retaining the loop-shaped form without collapsing, and an attachment means for securing the key holder member to the carrier body;
- positioning one or more keys on said key holder member by inserting said key holder member through the openings in the bases of said one or more keys, while allowing free rotation of the key holder member in relation to the carrier body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.