Locks – Operating mechanism – Key
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Gall, Lloyd A. (Department: 3676)
Locks
Operating mechanism
Key
C070S45600R, C007S151000, C081S003550
Reexamination Certificate
active
10493966
ABSTRACT:
A tool for turning keys comprising a tool body having an elongate slot adapted to removably receive the head of a key. The tool has an aperture, by means of which a key ring is attached to the tool. The aperture may have a constriction to prevent the key ring sliding along its length, therefore preventing the key becoming accidentally engaged in the slot in someone's pocket. A second slot is provided, crossing the elongate slot and perpendicular to it, to accommodate the part of the key ring nearest to the key. In addition to its use to turn a key, the elongate slot may also be used to engage with the ring pull on a can, and the tool body used to lever the ring pull, opening the can.
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Dickstein & Shapiro LLP
Gall Lloyd A.
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