IP Library Patent Application 10906952
Patent Application
App. No. 10/906,952

KEY STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION UNIT

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App. No.
10/906,952
Abstract

A key storage and organization unit includes a lockbox and a set of key file cards for retaining and storing keys in an organized manner. The lockbox includes a base and a cover that are secured by two closure latching members. When the two closure latching members are applied to the base and cover, a single locking mechanism can be applied to secure the lockbox. The lockbox is designed to receive multiple locking mechanisms, each capable of securing access to the lockbox.

Claims (20)

1 . A lockbox comprising: a body defining a storage area therein; a cover selectively securable to said body to completely enclose said storage area; and one or more closure latching members that interact with an edge on said cover and a flange on said body to secure said cover to said body.

2 . The lockbox of claim 1 , wherein said one or more closure latching members further comprise a plurality of shackle holes that align with a set of shackle holes on said flange of said body when said one or more closure latching members are in an engaging position.

3 . The lockbox of claim 1 , wherein said cover is hingedly secured to said body.

4 . The lockbox of claim 1 , wherein said cover includes a key slot for dropping keys into said storage area.

5 . The lockbox of claim 4 , wherein said key slot includes one or more members that requires a key to enter said key slot at an angle.

6 . The lockbox of claim 1 , wherein said storage area is divided by a wall thereby forming two separate storage areas.

7 . The lockbox of claim 6 , wherein said two separate storage areas include a first storage area for storing one or more key file cards and a second storage area for storing one or more individual keys.

8 . The lockbox of claim 7 further comprising a key slot for dropping keys into said second storage area.

9 . The lockbox of claim 1 further comprising one or more gripping features.

10 . A key storage and organization unit comprising: (a) a lockbox comprising:(i) a body defining a storage area therein; (ii) a cover selectively securable to said body to completely enclose said storage area; and (iii) one or more closure latching members that interact with an edge on said cover and a flange on said body to secure said cover to said body; and (b) one or more key file cards.

11 . The key storage and organization unit of claim 10 , wherein said one or more closure latching members further comprise a plurality of shackle holes that align with a set of shackle holes on said flange of said body when said one or more closure latching members are in an engaging position.

12 . The key storage and organization unit of claim 10 , wherein said cover includes a key slot for dropping keys into said storage area.

13 . The key storage and organization unit of claim 12 , wherein said key slot includes one or more members that requires a key to enter said key slot at an angle.

14 . The key storage and organization unit of claim 10 , wherein said storage area is divided by a wall thereby forming two separate storage areas: a first storage area for storing said one or more key file cards and a second storage area for storing one or more individual keys.

15 . The key storage and organization unit of claim 10 , wherein said one or more key file cards include a plurality of key holders.

16 . The key storage and organization unit of claim 15 , wherein each of said plurality of key holders includes a sleeve for retaining a key blade and a tab for retaining a key head.

17 . The key storage and organization unit of claim 10 , wherein said one or more key file cards include a set of hooks that allow said one or more key file cards to be hung in a conventional file cabinet drawer.

18 . A lockbox comprising: a body defining a storage area therein; a cover selectively securable to said body to completely enclose said storage area, wherein said cover includes a key slot for dropping keys into said storage area; and one or more closure latching members that interact with an edge on said cover and a flange on said body to secure said cover to said body.

19 . The lockbox of claim 18 , wherein said key slot includes one or more members that requires a key to enter said key slot at an angle.

20 . The lockbox of claim 18 , wherein said storage area is divided by a wall thereby forming two separate storage areas: a first storage area for storing one or more key file cards and a second storage area for storing one or more individual keys.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Dec 6, 2006
From: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
To: MASTER LOCK COMPANY LLC
Reel/Frame 018589/0724 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 17, 2005
From: VAN HANDEL, MARK; BROJANAC, MICHAEL
To: MASTER LOCK COMPANY
Reel/Frame 016248/0503 →