Patent ID: 6089060
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
An identification system, in combination with a key having a head portion and a longitudinally extending shank portion, comprising:a. a unitary plastic housing having an interior volume sufficient for receiving said head portion of said key in close confronting relation with said housing;b. a closure for securing said head portion within said housing affixed to said housing by a living hinge; and,c. said housing including an endwall defining said internal volume distal said closure, said endwall having a slot formed therein for cooperatively receiving therethrough the shank portion of said key, said housing further including planar sidewalls extending between said endwall and said closure and extending outwardly beyond said head portion of said key sufficiently to yield an increased moment arm about the longitudinal axis of said key,d. insert means for identifying said key confined within said housing between said sidewalls of said housing and said head portion, said insert means comprising a length of foldable material having a length and width commensurate with said interior volume such that when folded about said head portion said material is coextensive with said volume, said material having a medial slot formed therein for cooperative alignment with said slot of said endwall and having at least one face bearing indicia applied to identify said key.