Patent ID: 8511122
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: E05B,G07C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A remote key device for housing a remote access transmitter device having a plurality of buttons, comprising: a. an annular frame member disposed about a central axis and extending from a first end to a second end along a key blade axis extending perpendicular to the central axis, said frame member defining a central void region interior thereto, wherein the central void region houses the remote access transmitter device having a plurality of buttons, wherein the central void region at the second end of the frame member is defined by an inward-facing planar portion of the frame member extending transverse to the key blade axis, and wherein the planar portion includes at least one elongated groove therein extending in a direction perpendicular to the central axis, b. a key blade fixed to the frame member and extending from the second end of the frame member and along the key blade axis, c. a first cover element removably affixed to the frame member and when affixed, extending transverse to the central axis and spanning a first side of the central void region, d. a second cover element extending transverse to the central axis and spanning a second side of the central void region opposite the first side.