Supports: racks – Special article
Patent
1990-04-16
1990-12-25
Gibson, Jr., Robert W.
Supports: racks
Special article
211DIG1, 2482065, 312245, A47F 500
Patent
active
049796259
ABSTRACT:
A key keeper for use with keys comprising two wooden frames. Hinges pivotally connect the two frames such that the front frame is overlying the back frame. The front frame defining a picture frame and including matting enclosing its backside, the front frame containing clear glass and matted picture, the backside of the front frame further including a metal tab attached thereto. The back frame having a means for attaching to a wall and being completely enclosed on its backside with a piece of sheet metal backing. The back frame including a round magnet disposed in an inset in a front surface which is aligned with the metal tab on the backside of the front frame. The magnet will magnetically engage the metal tab thereby holding the two frames together in a closed position. A magnetic holding device comprising a strip of metal and a strip of magnetic tape attached to the backside of the metal strip. The bottom portion of the front side of the metal strip having a hook allowing a ring of keys or the hole of a single key to be placed thereon. The hook being compressible combining the holding device and ring of keys or key into a single unit. The top portion of the metal strip above the hook having ample surface capable of receiving written notation. The magnetic side of the holding device lies against the sheet metal backing and maintains its position by magnetic adhesion.
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Johnson Brycelyn B.
Johnson Merlyn B.
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