Apparatus for storing and positioning keys
US7055352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/8757
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus for use in storing and positioning one or more keys includes a housing on which a key retainer is pivotally mounted. A key is connected with the key retainer. An actuator assembly is manually actuatable to release the key for movement between stored and active positions. When the apparatus includes a plurality of keys, a plurality of actuator assemblies are provided. The actuator assemblies may all have manually engageable members disposed on the same side of the housing.
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