Upcycled keychains

The upcycled key ring addresses the issue of waste by transforming discarded motorsport event materials into a reusable and unique key fob, enhancing sustainability through functional and decorative use.

DE202024001600U1Active Publication Date: 2024-12-24RYCER TONI ANDREAS
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE202024001600
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-22
Publication Date
2024-12-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing materials used in motorsport events, such as overalls, tabards, flags, and advertising banners, are often discarded after use, lacking a meaningful reuse and contributing to waste, while also failing to serve as functional or decorative items post-event.

Method used

A key ring made from recycled fabric materials, featuring a fabric ribbon with folded ends connected by a standard clamp, providing a reusable and unique item that can be used as a key fob.

Benefits of technology

The upcycled key ring offers a high-idealistic value as a reusable and unique gift item, promoting sustainability by repurposing discarded materials into functional and decorative items.

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Abstract

Upcycled key ring, made from a fabric strip of varying length and width, the ends of which are folded into a loop and joined together by a clip. The clip is made of metal and has a bar at the top through which a key ring is inserted. The fabric strip is made of natural or synthetic yarns and was cut from tabards formerly used by track marshals in motorsports; the strips were sewn along the length and at the ends.
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a keychain made from recycled materials that were used, in particular, in track safety at motorsport events in the form of overalls, tabards, flags, and similar purposes. These materials can also be used for advertising banners, team clothing or advertising, or decorations. In any case, the material is made of natural or synthetic yarns.

[0002] The above-mentioned equipment is usually disposed of or archived after use, where it no longer serves any purpose.

[0003] In the form of the keychains made from these, each one a unique piece, these are reusable items that hold a high sentimental value in the sports official community. As such, they are high-quality, unique items that are readily accepted as gifts.

[0004] The keychain consists of a fabric strap of varying widths and lengths, the ends of which are looped together and connected using a standard clip. This clip has a bracket that secures a key ring, thus providing the keychain function.

[0005] The designation for this utility model shall be: Upcycling keychain

Claims

[1] Upcycled keychain, made from a fabric ribbon of varying lengths and widths, the ends of which are looped together and connected by a clip. The clip is made of metal and has a loop on the top through which a key ring is inserted. The fabric ribbon is made of natural or synthetic yarns and was cut from tabards formerly used in motorsports by track safety marshals and sewn along the long side and the ends. [2] Upcycling keyring according to claim 1 characterized by that the raw material was originally part of a protective suit worn by the track safety officials. [3] Upcycling keyring according to claim 1 characterized by that the source material was originally part of a route safety flag. [4] Upcycling keyring according to claim 1 characterized bythat the source material was originally part of advertising materials.