Accordion Style Key Pouch

Abstract

A key storage device for simultaneously organizing and retaining a plurality of keys within a lock box. The storage device is configured to store a variety of keys within pockets that accordion fold along hinging seams connecting the pockets into a compact structure that is easily retained within a lock box. The keys are further retained within the pockets via key mounting components that attach the individual key to the respective pocket. A plurality of organizing indicia are used to match a key to a pocket and a use that is immediately identifiable in the event of an emergency.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A key storage device for retaining a plurality of keys, the key storage device comprising:
 a plurality of pockets;   a plurality of hinging elements connecting the plurality of pockets;   a plurality of key mounting components for retaining each of the plurality of keys within one of the plurality of pockets; and   a plurality of indicia; and   wherein the plurality of pockets are configured to accordion fold in an alternating stacked pattern.   
     
     
         2 . The key storage device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the pockets comprises a back wall and a front wall defining a cavity accessible via an opening. 
     
     
         3 . The key storage device of  claim 2 , wherein the back wall is taller than the front wall. 
     
     
         4 . The key storage device of  claim 3 , wherein the back wall has an exposed portion extending beyond a top of the front wall. 
     
     
         5 . The key storage device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of hinging elements is a living hinge. 
     
     
         6 . The key storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of key mounting components are hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         7 . The key storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of key mounting components are snap fasteners. 
     
     
         8 . The key storage device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of keys is magnetically retainable within one of the plurality of pockets. 
     
     
         9 . The key storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of indicia are customizable. 
     
     
         10 . The key storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of indicia are alphanumeric labels. 
     
     
         11 . A key storage device for retaining a plurality of keys, the key storage device comprising:
 a plurality of pockets, each pocket comprising a taller back wall and a shorter front wall defining a cavity accessible via an opening at a top of the shorter front wall;   a plurality of hinging elements connecting the plurality of pockets;   a plurality of key mounting components for retaining each of the plurality of keys within one of the plurality of pockets; and   a plurality of indicia; and   wherein the plurality of pockets are configured to accordion fold in an alternating stacked pattern.   
     
     
         12 . The key storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of pockets are transparent. 
     
     
         13 . The key storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of pockets are fluorescent. 
     
     
         14 . The key storage device of  claim 11 , wherein each of the plurality of pockets is configured to retain a key, a key fob, a key card, or a remote control. 
     
     
         15 . The key storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of indicia are numeric labels. 
     
     
         16 . The key storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of indicia are colored labels. 
     
     
         17 . The key storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of indicia are a combination of alphanumeric, numeric, and colored labels. 
     
     
         18 . The key storage device of  claim 11  further comprising a device mounting component for removably securing the key storage device to a wall. 
     
     
         19 . A key storage device for retaining a plurality of keys, the key storage device comprising:
 a plurality of pockets, each pocket comprising a taller back wall and a shorter front wall defining a cavity accessible via an opening at a top of the shorter front wall;   a plurality of living hinge seams connecting the plurality of pockets;   a plurality of key mounting components for retaining each of the plurality of keys within one of the plurality of pockets;   a plurality of indicia for labeling each of the keys and each of the pockets;   a device mounting component for removably securing the key storage device to a wall; and   a lighting component integrated into the plurality of pockets; and   wherein the plurality of pockets are configured to accordion fold in an alternating stacked pattern.   
     
     
         20 . The key storage device of  claim 19  further comprising a strap component attachable to a back of one of the plurality of pockets for securing the plurality of pockets in the alternating stacked pattern.