Article holding device

An article holding device comprising:

• a) an article having flat sides with a functional portion at one end and a smooth elongated portion terminating at a second end;
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• b) means for covering said elongated portion of said article to help prevent loss of said article leaving the functional portion exposed for use comprising a cylindrical flexible form fitting sheath having an opening at one end and closed at the other end, said sheath being capable of being rolled back from the open end and fitting snugly over said elongated portion from the second end of said article so as to conform to the flat sides of said article;
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• c) lug means integrally formed with the closed end of said sheath in which the closed end is narrowed down, said lug means supporting a key ring at the narrow portion thereof.