Abstract:
A Key and/or Accessory Holder made out of multiple plastic coated, bendable metal wire pins configured next to each other and anchored into a plastic coated base plate to allow you to bend the wire pins into any shape needed to hold accessories. The bendable wire pins can be formed by the user into hooks, rings, claws or any combination thereof depending on the shape of the accessories to be held. Accessories can be held with an individual bendable wire pin. Or multiple bendable wire pins can be formed together to act as a combined group with more strength to hold larger and/or heavier accessories.

Description:
[0001]     This application claims the benefit of the earlier filed provisional patent application with the No. 60/593,339 filed on Jan. 6, 2005 with the title: “Key and/or Accessory Holder”. 
     
    
       [0002]     This invention relates to key and/or accessory holders, specifically to flexible and adjustable holders having means that allow users to adjust bendable wire pins to hold their keys and/or accessories. Key and/or accessory holders can be inflexible, and when they are inflexible, they can deny their users the ability to create or form the holder hooks to their desired needs as well as hold a large number of items. Key and/or accessory holders are largely made with a limited number of metal hooks, thus limiting the user&#39;s ability to hang or hold a larger volume of keys and/or accessories. The hooks are also generally made of pre-formed, hard metal, which does not allow the user to manually manipulate or adjust the hook to a desired form that would best hold their accessory.  
         [0003]     In conclusion, insofar as I am aware, no key and/or accessory holder formerly developed provides the flexible adjustability and large volume of wires that can be used as hooks for users to utilize and manually adjust the wires to a desired form to hold their keys and/or accessories.  
         [0004]     The invention, an improved key and/or accessory holder, has multiple bendable coated wire pins attached to a coated base plate, which can be wall-mounted, magnetically-mounted, suction cup mounted to a glass or mirror or placed on table. The bendable coated wire pins extend from the base plate and can be manually adjusted and bent by the user to any desired form. The amount of bendable coated wire pins allow the user to utilize the holder in many different scenarios.  
         [0005]     Accordingly several advantages of the invention are to provide an improved, more useful key and/or accessory holder, to provide a means of increasing it&#39;s uses for many different scenarios in any desired form, to provide a holder with an increased freedom of uses, and to provide a more user-friendly, yet functional key and/or accessory holder. Still further, advantages will become apparent from a study of the following description and the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     DRAWINGS—FIGURES  
       [0006]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a wall-mounted key and/or accessory holder made with bendable coated wire pins constructed in accordance with the invention, depicting examples of uses holding several accessories including a wire pin bent as a hook holding a key, a wire pin bent as a ring holding a key, a wire pin bent as a hook holding a coat and several wire pins bent to hold eyeglasses.  
         [0007]      FIG. 2  is a detailed elevation view of a bendable coated wire pin bent as a hook to hold a key.  
         [0008]      FIG. 3  is a detailed elevation view of a bendable coated wire pin bent as a ring to hold a key.  
         [0009]      FIG. 4  is a detailed view of multiple bendable coated wire pins bent to cover and secure a key.  
         [0010]      FIG. 5  is a detailed view of several bendable coated wire pins bent to hold a box.  
         [0011]      FIG. 6  is a detailed view of several bendable coated wire pins bent in a special configuration as hooks and rings to hold a pen.  
         [0012]      FIG. 7  is side elevation view thereof depicting the holding of keys.  
         [0013]      FIG. 8  is a front elevation view thereof depicting the holding of keys and accessories.  
         [0014]      FIG. 9  is an elevation view thereof depicting a section through a wall or furniture to show how the accessory holder is mounted on a wall or furniture with accessories attached.  
         [0015]      FIG. 10  is a rear view thereof depicting the base plate and holes for wall mounting.  
         [0016]      FIG. 11  is perspective view thereof of the raw form construction with the uncoated and unbent wire pins extending from the base plate.  
         [0017]      FIG. 12  is a perspective view thereof of coated but unbent wire pins and the coated base plate.  
         [0018]      FIG. 13  is a perspective view thereof of coated bendable wire pins depicting the bending process from the previously unbent wire pins.  
         [0019]      FIG. 14  is a section view thereof depicting straight yet bendable coated wire pins anchored to the base plate, along with the bending process for one wire pin.  
         [0020]      FIG. 15  is a perspective view thereof depicting the backside of the base plate with a suction cup attached for mounting on a smooth surface.  
         [0021]      FIG. 16  is a perspective view thereof depicting the backside of the base plate with several double-sided suction cups attached for mounting on a smooth surface.  
         [0022]      FIG. 17  is a front elevation view thereof depicting a square shaped coated base plate with straight yet bendable coated wire pins and holes for mounting.  
         [0023]      FIG. 18  is a side elevation view thereof depicting a square shaped coated base plate and straight yet bendable coated wire pins.  
         [0024]      FIG. 19  is a front elevation view thereof depicting a square shaped coated base plate with bent coated wire pins.  
         [0025]      FIG. 20  is an elevation view thereof depicting a section through a wall or furniture to show how the accessory holder is mounted on a wall or furniture.  
         [0026]      FIG. 21  is perspective view thereof depicting a square shaped coated base plate with straight yet bendable coated wire pins.  
         [0027]      FIG. 22  is a perspective view thereof of a square coated base plate with bendable coated wire pins depicting the bending process from the previously unbent wire pins.  
         [0028]      FIG. 23  is a front elevation view thereof depicting multiple units of the square shaped coated base plate linearly grouped together with straight yet bendable coated wire pins and holes for mounting.  
         [0029]      FIG. 24  is a front elevation view thereof depicting multiple units of the square shaped coated base plate grouped together linearly holding keys and accessories.  
         [0030]      FIG. 25  is a front elevation view thereof depicting multiple units of the square shaped coated base plate grouped together in a rectangular configuration with straight yet bendable coated wire pins.  
         [0031]      FIG. 26  is a front elevation view thereof depicting multiple units of the square shaped coated base plate grouped together in a rectangular configuration holding keys and accessories.  
         [0032]      FIG. 27  is a perspective view thereof depicting multiple units of the square shaped coated base plate grouped together with the coated wire pins shown both straight and bent holding accessories.  
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
       [0033]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view taken from the user&#39;s front side of the key and/or accessory holder constructed in accordance with the invention. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin. Portion  12  of the drawing shows an accessory, in this example a key. Portion  13  of the drawing shows an example of an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example eyeglasses. Portion  14  of the drawing shows an example of an accessory being held by a bendable coated wire pin, formed specifically to a hook by the user to hold the accessory, in this example a coat. Portion  19  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a box. Portion  20  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a pen.  
         [0034]      FIG. 2  is a detailed elevation view of a bendable coated wire pin formed as a hook to hold a key. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin formed as a hook. Portion  12  shows an accessory, in this example a key.  
         [0035]      FIG. 3  is a detailed elevation view of a bendable coated wire pin formed as a ring to hold a key. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin formed to as a ring. Portion  12  shows an accessory, in this example a key.  
         [0036]      FIG. 4  is a detailed view of many bendable coated wire pins formed to cover and secure a key. Portion  11  of the drawing shows many bendable coated wire pins formed to cover and secure an accessory. Portion  12  shows an accessory, in this example a key.  
         [0037]      FIG. 5  is a detailed view of several bendable coated wire pins formed to hold a box. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a several bendable coated wire pins formed to hold an accessory. Portion  19  shows an accessory, in this example a box.  
         [0038]      FIG. 6  is a detailed view of several bendable coated wire pins formed in a special configuration as hooks and rings to hold a pen. Portion  11  of the drawing shows several bendable coated wire pins formed in a configuration as hooks and rings to hold an accessory. Portion  20  shows an accessory, in this example a writing utensil.  
         [0039]      FIG. 7  is side elevation view thereof depicting the holding of keys. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin. Portion  12  shows an accessory, in this example a key. Portion  15  shows the coated base plate of the holder.  
         [0040]      FIG. 8  is a front elevation view thereof depicting the holding of keys. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin. Portion  12  shows an accessory, in this example a key.  
         [0041]      FIG. 9  is an elevation view thereof depicting a section through a wall or furniture to show how the accessory holder is mounted on a wall or furniture. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin. Portion  12  shows an accessory, in this example a key. Portion  15  shows the coated base plate of the holder. Portion  16  shows a wall surface. Portion  17  shows the screws drilled into a wall or furniture.  
         [0042]      FIG. 10  is a rear view thereof depicting the coated base plate and holes for wall mounting. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin. Portion  15  shows the coated base plate of the holder. Portion  16  shows a wall surface. Portion  24  shows the holes to anchor the screws for mounting on a wall or furniture.  
         [0043]      FIG. 11  is perspective view thereof of the raw form construction with the uncoated straight yet bendable wire pins extending from the base plate. Portion  21  shows the uncoated base plate. Portion  22  shows the uncoated straight yet bendable wire pins.  
         [0044]      FIG. 12  is a perspective view thereof of the coated straight yet bendable wire pins and the coated base plate. Portion  15  shows the coated base plate. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins.  
         [0045]      FIG. 13  is a perspective view thereof of coated wire pins depicting the bending process from the previously straight wire pins. Portion  11  of the drawing shows the bendable coated wire pins. Portion  15  shows the coated base plate. Portion  18  shows the straight coated yet bendable wire pins.  
         [0046]      FIG. 14  is a section view thereof depicting the coated base plate with straight coated yet bendable wire pins anchored to the base plate and the bending process for one bendable coated wire pin. Portion  21  shows a section of the uncoated base plate. Portion  22  shows an uncoated straight yet bendable wire pin. Portion  23  shows a section of the coating over the base plate and the wire pin. Portion  25  shows a section of the bent wire. Portion  26  shows an uncoated wire pin bent inside the base plate to anchor and secure the wire pin.  
         [0047]      FIG. 15  is a perspective view thereof depicting the coated base plate and the attached suction cup for mounting on smooth surfaces. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin. Portion  15  shows the coated base plate of the holder. Portion  27  shows the suction cup.  
         [0048]      FIG. 16  is a perspective view thereof depicting the base plate and the attached double sided suction cups for mounting on smooth surfaces. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bendable coated wire pin. Portion  15  shows the base plate of the holder. Portion  28  shows the double sided suction cup.  
         [0049]      FIG. 17  is a front elevation view thereof of the coated straight yet bendable wire pins and the coated base plate. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins. Portion  30  shows the holes for the screws for mounting on a wall or furniture.  
         [0050]      FIG. 18  is side elevation view thereof depicting the coated base plate and the coated straight yet bendable wire pins. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square.  
         [0051]      FIG. 19  is a front elevation view thereof. Portion  111  of the drawing shows a bent coated wire pin. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square.  
         [0052]      FIG. 20  is an elevation view thereof depicting a section through a wall or furniture to show how the accessory holder is mounted on a wall or furniture. Portion  11  of the drawing shows two coated and bent wire pins. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square. Portion  16  shows a wall surface. Portion  17  shows the screws drilled into a wall or furniture.  
         [0053]      FIG. 21  is a perspective view thereof depicting coated straight yet bendable wire pins and the coated base plate. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins.  
         [0054]      FIG. 22  is a perspective view thereof of a square coated base plate with bendable coated wire pins depicting the bending process from the previously unbent wire pins. Portion  11  of the drawing shows the bendable coated wire pins. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins.  
         [0055]      FIG. 23  is a front elevation view thereof of coated straight yet bendable wire pins and the coated base plate where multiple units are attached next to each other to create a linear shape. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins. Portion  30  shows the holes for the screws for mounting on a wall or furniture.  
         [0056]      FIG. 24  is a front elevation view thereof of coated and bent wire pins and the coated base plate where multiple units are attached next to each other to create a linear shape. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bent coated wire pin. Portion  12  of the drawing shows an accessory, in this example a key. Portion  13  of the drawing shows an example of an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example eyeglasses. Portion  19  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a box. Portion  20  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a pen. Portion  31  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a painting brush.  
         [0057]      FIG. 25  is a front elevation view thereof of coated straight yet bendable wire pins and the coated base plate where multiple units are attached next to each other to create rectangular shape. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins.  
         [0058]      FIG. 24  is a front elevation view thereof of coated and bent wire pins and the coated base plate where multiple units are attached next to each other to create a rectangular shape. Portion  11  of the drawing shows a bent coated wire pin. Portion  12  of the drawing shows an accessory, in this example a key. Portion  13  of the drawing shows an example of an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example eyeglasses. Portion  19  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a box. Portion  20  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a pen. Portion  31  shows an accessory being held by several bent coated wire pins, in this example a painting brush.  
         [0059]      FIG. 27  is a perspective view thereof of coated bendable wire pins depicting the bending process from the previously unbent wires with accessories attached. Portion  11  of the drawing shows an individual bent coated wire pin. Portion  29  shows the coated base plate shaped as a square. Portion  18  shows the coated straight yet bendable wire pins. Portion  14  of the drawing shows an example of an accessory being held by a bent coated wire pin, formed specifically as a hook by the user to hold the accessory, in this example a coat. Portion  32  of the drawing shows an example of an accessory being slid between many straight coated yet bendable wire pins, in this example an envelope.  
       REFERENCE NUMERALS  
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           11  a coated bent wire pin  
           12  an example of an accessory, a key  
           13  an example of an accessory being held by several coated bent wire pins, eyeglasses  
           14  an example of an accessory being held by a coated bent wire pin, formed specifically as a hook by the user to hold an accessory, a coat  
           15  a coated round shaped base plate of the holder  
           16  a wall surface  
           17  the screws drilled into a wall  
           18  the coated straight yet bendable wire pins  
           19  an example of an accessory, a small box  
           20  an example of an accessory, a writing utensil  
           21  a section of the uncoated base plate  
           22  the uncoated straight yet bendable wire pin  
           23  a section of the coating over the base plate and the bendable wire pin  
           24  the holes to anchor the screws for mounting on a wall or furniture  
           25  a section of the coated bent wire pin  
           26  an uncoated wire pin bent inside the base to anchor and secure the wire pin  
           27  a single suction cup mounted on the back side of the base plate  
           28  a double-sided suction cup depicting one side suctioned to the backside of the base plate  
           29  a square or rectangular shaped base plate  
           30  a hole in the base plate for screw mounting  
           31  an example of an accessory, a brush  
           32  an example of an accessory, an envelope 
 
 Operation 
 
       
     
         [0082]     In operation one uses the key and/or accessory holder to hold and secure their personal affects. The user would use the coated wire pin ( 11 ) to bend the wire pin to its needed use using their fingers, requiring no special tools. For example, the user would bend the coated wire pin ( 11 ) under the following main concepts:  
         [0083]     I. In  FIG. 1  the user bends the coated wire pin ( 11 ) into a hook to hold a coat ( 14 ). The hook is strong enough to carry the weight of a coat.  
         [0084]     II. In  FIG. 2  the user bends the coated wire pin ( 11 ) into a hook into the size to hold an accessory with a hole, in this example a key ( 12 ).  
         [0085]     III. In  FIG. 3  the user bends the coated wire pin ( 11 ) into a ring to hold and secure an accessory, in this example a key ( 12 ).  
         [0086]     IV. In  FIG. 4  the user bends many coated wire pins ( 11 ) to cover and secure an accessory, in this example a key ( 12 ).  
         [0087]     V. In  FIG. 5  the user bends several coated wire pins ( 11 ) to hold an accessory that does not have its own hole or other connection to hang or mount, in this example a small box ( 19 ).  
         [0088]     VI. In  FIG. 6  the user bends several coated wire pins ( 11 ) into a configuration as hooks and rings to hold an accessory, in this example a writing utensil ( 20 ).