Frame lock mechanism for a key light
OwnerChang J. Songinventor
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Abstract
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 order to firmly attach the plate to the frame, the frame is stressed in such a manner that the rim of the frame is moved inward, effectively reducing the circumference of the frame. Stress can be induced by way of a screw, for example, by using a screw which is also used to clamp the indicia-holding device to the key. A second hole assists in removing the plate from the frame, for example, for replacement of the indicia. The indicium-bearing device can also include other key accessories such as a light.
Claims13
In a key holder, apparatus for use in displaying, comprising:
- a body portion of the key holder;
- a frame, coupled to said body portion, said frame including a web portion and a rim portion, coupled to said web portion;
- a plate, configured for engagement with said rim portion;
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- a stress-inducer coupled to said body portion and to said frame wherein said rim portion is configured to move in response to stress induced by said stress-inducer so as to engage with said plate.
A key light comprising:
- a body portion, attachable to a key, said body portion including a light source and having at least a first hole therethrough;
- a frame including a surface having a threaded hole and a rim coupled to said surface, said rim defining a first space;
- a plate, having an edge, said plate configured to fit within said first space;
- a screw inserted through said first hole of said body portion and engaging said threaded hole of said surface so as to pull said surface toward said body portion and move said rim inwardly into said space to form an engagement with said edge of said plate.
An ornament for a key comprising:
- a frame having a rim, said rim defining a first space;
- a plate, having an edge, positionable within said first space;
- means for moving said rim between a first configuration permitting removal of said plate from said first space, and a second configuration preventing removal of said plate from said first space;
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- means for attaching said frame to said key.
A key holder comprising:
- a body portion, attachable to a key, said body portion having at least a first hole therethrough;
- a frame including a surface having a threaded hole and having a rim coupled to said surface, said rim defining a first space;
- a plate, having an edge, said plate configured to fit within said first space;
- a screw inserted through said first hole of said body portion and engaging said threaded hole of said surface so as to attach said body portion to said frame;
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- opening means in said frame for receiving an instrument for pushing on said plate to remove said plate from said first space.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.