Connection device for holding an object, such as a key, dog tag, and the like
US9055789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/8757
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Connection devices for holding objects, such as, for instance, keys or dog tags, are disclosed. The connection device includes a ring presenting spaced apart ends defining an opening therebetween through which objects may be added or removed to the connection device. The device also includes a body with a blocking portion configured to adequately span the ring opening to selectively prohibit addition or removal of objects from the ring. The ring and body are shiftably interconnected at a hinged connection.
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