Key case with elasticized cord

Abstract

The present invention broadly comprises a key case with a body having a compartment where one end of the compartment has an opening. The key case body is preferably composed of two covers detachably connected in a clamshell style which can include a lens in one cover for displaying objects. A lid is pivotally attached to the body and is operatively arranged to cover the compartment opening when the lid is closed. A clasp, with two components that magnetically interact, is disposed on the key case to lock the lid closed. An elasticized cord connected to the key case enables the use and then later retraction of keys into the compartment. Distal to the lid is a swivel attached to the key case body that can hold a secondary key holder.

1 . A key case comprising: 
 a body having a compartment; wherein one end of said compartment has an opening;    a lid pivotally attached to said body; wherein said lid can pivot to cover said opening; and,    an elasticized cord secured to said body interior of said compartment;    
   
   
       2 . The key case of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one lens located on said body and arranged to hold and display an object.  
   
   
       3 . The key case of  claim 2 , wherein said lens is transparent.  
   
   
       4 . The key case of  claim 1 , wherein said body comprises a front cover and a back cover that are detachably connected.  
   
   
       5 . The key case of  claim 4 , wherein said front and back covers are detachably connected using a releasable fastening means.  
   
   
       6 . The key case of  claim 1 , wherein said lid further comprises a clasp; wherein said clasp comprises a first clasp member located on the door that is operatively arranged to magnetically interact with a second clasp member located on said body.  
   
   
       7 . The key case of  claim 6 , wherein said first clasp member is a permanent magnet.  
   
   
       8 . The key case of  claim 6 , wherein said first clasp member is ferromagnetic.  
   
   
       9 . The key case of  claim 6 , wherein said second clasp member is a permanent magnet.  
   
   
       10 . The key case of  claim 6 , wherein said second clasp member is ferromagnetic.  
   
   
       11 . The key case of  claim 1 , wherein said lid has a lip at one end that extends beyond the profile of said body when said lid is closed.  
   
   
       12 . The key case of  claim 1 , wherein said elasticized cord can be stretched at least 30% of the original length of said elasticized cord.  
   
   
       13 . The key case of  claim 1 , further comprising a clip attached to a free end of said elasticized cord, wherein said clip is operatively arranged to hold at least one key.  
   
   
       14 . The key case of  claim 1 , further comprising a clip attached to a free end of said elasticized cord, wherein said clip is operatively arranged to be detachably secured to a belt loop of a pair of pants.  
   
   
       15 . The key case of  claim 13 , wherein said elasticized cord is operatively arranged to position said key clip at said opening in said key case when in the unstretched position.  
   
   
       16 . The key case of  claim 1 , further comprising a swivel attached to said body.  
   
   
       17 . The key case of  claim 16 , wherein at least one key holding device is removably attached to said swivel.  
   
   
       18 . The key case of  claim 1 , further comprising a channel in said compartment that is operatively arranged to hold said elasticized cord in place and partially external to said compartment when said lid is in a closed position.