Ignition key extension

• US 5,671,624 A
• Filed: 04/30/1996
• Issued: 09/30/1997
• Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Homer C. Sivils
• Original Assignee: Homer C. Sivils
• Inventors: Sivils, Homer C.
• Primary Examiner(s): Gall, Lloyd A.
• Application Number:
  US08/640,177
• Time in Patent Office: 518 Days
• Field of Search: 70/408, 70/395, 70/397, 70/398, 70/252, 70/456 R, 70/375, 74/528, 74/557, 200/331, 180/316, 180/320, 16/110 R, 81/177.2, D 8/343, D 8/346
• US Class Current: 70/408
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 19/00 Keys; Accessories therefor key modifications or attachments preventing removal from the lock E05B11/005; key rings A44B15/00; key cases A45C11/32; key holders A47G29/10; making keys, see the relevant places, e.g. B21D53/42; milling grooves in keys B23C3/35
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5956 Steering mechanism with switch
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/7802 Multi-part structures
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/7876 Bow or head
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 74/20642 Hand crank
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 74/20864 Handles

Abstract

A plastic key extension cover having an extending handle. The cover is mounted on the key to be turned either by a friction fit or by inserting a member through the key'"'"'s ring hole and a complementary cover hole. When the handle is pulled towards a user, the in-place key turns in its keyhole.

Claims

1. A key extension adapted to be used with an automobile ignition having a keyhole and thumb tabs and an ignition key, comprising a generally cylindrical cover adapted to fit over a portion of the key, said cover having a leverage handle extending from the cover, and

three spaced apart openings for receiving the key and the thumb tabs such that the held key can be turned when inserted into an automobile'"'"'s ignition keyhole by pulling on the handle.

2. The key extension as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover has a hole adapted to permit a key ring to be inserted therein.