Key Ring

Abstract

A key ring for holding keys is described comprising of overlying loops formed from spring wire which both ends biased against the loops to prevent accidental loss of keys. A special portion is formed near the end of one loop to offset its edge from the underlying loop. This special portion allows for easy grasping and separation of the loops for adding or removing key to the key ring.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A key ring formed from a single piece of spring wire to overlying loops having a small portion near the end of one loop extending slightly beyond the underlying loop to provide an area to temporarily separate the loops from one another. 
     
     
         2 . A key ring as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the spring wire has a rectangular cross section area. 
     
     
         3 . A key ring formed from a single piece of spring wire to overlying loops having a particular portion in one loop formed in such a way that its edge is slightly separated from the edge of the underlying loop to provide an area to temporarily separate the loops from one another. 
     
     
         4 . A key ring as set forth in  claim 3  wherein the particular portion is near the end of one loop and is formed to extend radially beyond the underlying loop. 
     
     
         5 . A key ring as set forth in  claim 3  wherein the particular portion is near the end of one loop and is formed to extend axially from the underlying loop. 
     
     
         6 . A key ring as set forth in  claim 3  wherein the particular portion is formed near the end of the overlying loop such that its cross sectional area is reduced 
     
     
         7 . A key ring as set forth in  claim 3  wherein the spring wire has a rectangular cross section area.