Key management system

Abstract

A novel system for keeping and managing a plurality of keys. The system uses individual “key cells” of clear plastic to hold individual keys. Rows and columns of cells are aligned and held in place on a back panel. The system can be hung on a wall, and multiple systems can be carried in a binder or box.

1 . A system for managing keys, comprising:
 at least one key cell, said key cell comprising a flat piece of material, a tray for holding at least one key situated on one side of the material, hook and loop fastener material surrounding the tray;   a back panel, said back panel being substantially flat and covered with hook and loop fastener material on one side;   wherein said key cell can be removably attached to the back panel by mating the hook and loop fastener material on the key cell and the back panel, said tray becoming enclosed to hold a key securely when said key cell is attached to the back panel.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the flat piece of material is made of a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, thermoplastic, rubber, polymer, cardboard and glass. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the flat piece of material is transparent. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the flat piece of material is translucent. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said back panel is semi-rigid. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein said back panel further comprises binder holes adjacent to one edge, said back panel being capable of being carried in a binder. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said key cell further comprises a writing area for recording information. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the back panel is of a size that can accept a plurality of key cells attached to it. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the back panel further comprises a slide-on rod so that the panel may be used like a hanging file. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the back panel further comprises a carrying handle. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the key cell is in the shape of a square. 
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the key cell is in the shape of a rectangle.