The present invention is a self-defense instrument comprised of an ergonomic key holder and a key with a sharpened tip that is retained within a slotted compartment defined within the key holder, said key holder further including opposite extending protrusions that extend generally perpendicularly away from the slotted compartment and that are configured to be graspable by the user's hand.

A device for preventing immediate access to an object such as a key to a gun safety lock includes a platform adapted to receive the object. A container receives the platform and object. The container is filled with a fusible liquid such as water, the water is frozen and forms a body around the object. The container may include indicia such as photographs, quick response codes and telephone numbers for suicide prevention hotlines.

Embodiments are directed to a carabiner that includes a carabiner body forming an opening having a width, the carabiner body including a gate rest notch, and a gate rest. The carabiner further includes a pivotable gate coupled to the carabiner body at a pivotable point and adapted to contact the gate rest notch when in a closed position. The carabiner body is sized to accommodate an object with an aperture and a thickness, and the width is approximately less than 100% greater than the thickness.

Embodiments are directed to a carabiner that includes a carabiner body forming an opening having a width, the carabiner body including a gate rest notch, and a gate rest. The carabiner further includes a pivotable gate coupled to the carabiner body at a pivotable point and adapted to contact the gate rest notch when in a closed position. The carabiner body is sized to accommodate an object with an aperture and a thickness, and the width is approximately less than 100% greater than the thickness.

Disclosed is an automated key and mail storage apparatus that includes a container with one open side; a flexible cover; a mail holder; and a plurality of key holders. The magnetic strip secures a plurality of keys within the key and mail storage apparatus. The keys include metal rings that adhere to the magnetic strip. The motor end brackets is attached at each end at the top of the container to support a shaft. Attached to the shaft is motor which rotates the shaft. The flexible cover is attached to shaft and rolls up and down based on the motor rotation. The mail holder is attached to the back of container to provide storage of the mails. The key holders are attached to the back of container to provide storage of the keys.

Disclosed is an automated key and mail storage apparatus that includes a container with one open side; a flexible cover; a mail holder; and a plurality of key holders. The magnetic strip secures a plurality of keys within the key and mail storage apparatus. The keys include metal rings that adhere to the magnetic strip. The motor end brackets is attached at each end at the top of the container to support a shaft. Attached to the shaft is motor which rotates the shaft. The flexible cover is attached to shaft and rolls up and down based on the motor rotation. The mail holder is attached to the back of container to provide storage of the mails. The key holders are attached to the back of container to provide storage of the keys.

Key assist devices for enabling a user to conveniently and repeatedly attach a key to a key ring's split ring and detach it therefrom and, during its detachment, securely clamp the key to a clothing item for safely carrying the key. The key assist devices include a spring clip with the interchangeability functionality of freely and directly suspending a key from a key ring's split ring and clamping the key on a clothing item. The key assist devices are designed such that they are unable to merely slide off a split ring but rather requires a specific user manipulation.

Key assist devices for enabling a user to conveniently and repeatedly attach a key to a key ring's split ring and detach it therefrom and, during its detachment, securely clamp the key to a clothing item for safely carrying the key. The key assist devices include a spring clip with the interchangeability functionality of freely and directly suspending a key from a key ring's split ring and clamping the key on a clothing item. The key assist devices are designed such that they are unable to merely slide off a split ring but rather requires a specific user manipulation.

Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertain to an apparatus and method for holding a key for self-defense. Aspects of the present disclosure more specifically are directed toward a self-defense key holder or an apparatus that rapidly converts a key (e.g., house key) into a fighting weapon, for example, for self-defense. The defense key holder may utilize an existing key (e.g., home/office/auto) to replace bulky and often prohibited self-defense aids. This disclosure may be useful for giving a user additional control and force in a variety of motions with a key or other object.

Aspects of the present disclosure generally pertain to an apparatus and method for holding a key for self-defense. Aspects of the present disclosure more specifically are directed toward a self-defense key holder or an apparatus that rapidly converts a key (e.g., house key) into a fighting weapon, for example, for self-defense. The defense key holder may utilize an existing key (e.g., home/office/auto) to replace bulky and often prohibited self-defense aids. This disclosure may be useful for giving a user additional control and force in a variety of motions with a key or other object.