Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248206500 | By magnet | 79 |
20080210835 | Magnetic Attachment Apparatus - Provided is, among other things, an attachment apparatus that includes an attachment base, a magnet attached to a first side of the attachment base and a clip structure extending from a second side of the attachment base, the second side being opposite the first side. The clip structure, in turn, includes first and second arms which can be resiliently spread apart in order to receive an item and then released in order to close around the item. | 09-04-2008 |
20080258024 | Adjustable support apparatus applied to equipment - The invention discloses an adjustable support apparatus for adjusting an object to a target position. The adjustable support apparatus comprises a metal member, a support member, and a magnetic member. The metal member has an inner space. The support member has a first end and a second end, and is movably disposed in the inner space of the metal member through the first end. The object is attached on the second end. The magnetic member is disposed on the support member and is adjacent to the first end. A magnetic force exists between the magnetic member and the metal member. When an external force capable of overcoming the magnetic force is applied on the object or the support member, the support member moves with respect to the metal member; and when the external force disappears, the magnetic force makes the support member stay at the target position statically. | 10-23-2008 |
20080296450 | Jersey Display Device - A jersey display device permits a jersey to be displayed on an upright supporting surface, for example a wall, in two different orientations in which the two opposing sides of the jersey are displayed respectively. The device comprises: a panel having a contour which is suitably shaped so as to be arranged for supporting the jersey thereon, a first coupling member supported on the panel to be concealed by the jersey, and a second coupling member arranged to be supported on the wall mount. The first and second coupling members are magnetically attracted to one another so as to be arranged to support the panel with the jersey supported thereon on the wall. | 12-04-2008 |
20090008519 | Magnetic Hanger - The present invention discloses a magnetic hanger, which comprises: a magnetic body and a hanging member arranged in the magnetic body. The hanging member has a head. The magnetic body is made of a permanent magnet and has a recess and a through-hole. The through-hole has an opening to interconnect with the recess. The diameter of the opening is smaller than that of the head, and the diameter of the head is smaller than that of the recess. Thus, the hanging member can pass through the recess and the through-hole and then forms a hanging portion on the other side of the magnetic body. As the diameter of the opening is smaller than that of the head, the head is confined to one side of the opening. Thus, the hanging member is secured in the magnetic body for hanging articles. | 01-08-2009 |
20090026334 | MAGNETIC HOLDER FOR AN OBJECT - An object having a ferromagnetic part is supported by a holder having a stand and a permanent magnet carried on the stand. The magnet is set at such a height that by attraction of the ferromagnetic part by the magnet the object is held in a generally upright position underneath the magnet. | 01-29-2009 |
20090057511 | Mounting apparatus for storage device - A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device defining a plurality of mounting holes in a side thereof includes a bracket and a plurality of attaching members. The bracket includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall parallel to the first sidewall, the first sidewall defines a plurality of through holes, corresponding to the mounting holes. Each attaching member includes a base and a protrusion formed on the base, and the base attaches to the outside surface of the first sidewall of the bracket via magnetism generated between the base and the first sidewall, and the protrusions extends though the through holes of the first sidewall and inserts into the corresponding mounting hole of the storage device. | 03-05-2009 |
20090084914 | REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY - A shelf assembly for a refrigerator is provided and includes a support member for supporting the shelf assembly laterally. The assembly includes a shelf panel that is supported along its side regions by respective support brackets. The support brackets are attachable or mountable to a support structure, such as to a support rack positioned at a back panel of a refrigerator. The support member is provided at one or both support brackets and may comprise a magnet or a suction cup. | 04-02-2009 |
20090146029 | System, method, and devices for installation of banners - A system, method and bracket for installing banners, including an improved bracket useful for mounting banners to a supporting structure is provided. The bracket is configured with a magnetic feature for facilitating installation of the bracket to a metallic support structure, and may receive banner mounting hardware, such as, for example, banner mounting arms and fastening members, and may be positioned and held on the structure to allow mounting straps to be installed in order to securely mount the bracket to the structure, and complete installation. | 06-11-2009 |
20090189034 | MAGNETIC SUPPORT FOR AQUARIUM FITTINGS - A magnetic support ( | 07-30-2009 |
20090200441 | MERCHANDISING SUPPORT SYSTEM - Merchandising support system of the type having a holding member ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090236480 | ROTARY DEVICE - A rotary device includes a first member, a second member, a first magnetic body secured to the first member, and a second magnetic body corresponding to the first magnetic body and secured to the second member. Corresponding surfaces of the first and second magnetic bodies have different polarities. | 09-24-2009 |
20090250574 | Magnetically Attachable and Detachable Panel System - A panel having a magnetic mounting that utilizes a plurality of magnets in a magnet structure that allows high magnetic force when the panel is installed and the magnet structure is aligned while permitting removal using relatively light force applied to misalign the magnet structure to allow removal. In one embodiment, the magnet structure can provide precision positioning of the panel to a position on the order of the width of a single component magnet of the magnet structure. In another embodiment, the magnet structure may be misaligned for removal by a rotation of the magnet structure. In a further embodiment, the misalignment may be achieved by a lateral shift of the magnet structure. The invention may be adapted to a wide variety of panels including but not limited to doors, window coverings, storm coverings, seasonal covering panels, baby gates, white boards, and green house panels. | 10-08-2009 |
20090250575 | Magnetically Attachable and Detachable Panel Method - A method for a panel having a magnetic mounting that utilizes a plurality of magnets in a magnet structure that allows high magnetic force when the panel is installed and the magnet structure is aligned while permitting removal using relatively light force applied to misalign the magnet structure to allow removal. In one embodiment, the magnet structure can provide precision positioning of the panel to a position on the order of the width of a single component magnet of the magnet structure. In another embodiment, the magnet structure may be misaligned for removal by a rotation of the magnet structure. In a further embodiment, the misalignment may be achieved by a lateral shift of the magnet structure. The invention may be adapted to a wide variety of panels including but not limited to doors, window coverings, storm coverings, seasonal covering panels, baby gates, white boards, and green house panels. | 10-08-2009 |
20090250576 | Coded Magnet Structures for Selective Association of Articles - A panel system for a panel or sets of panels having a magnetic mounting that utilizes a plurality of magnets in a magnet structure that provides a magnetic attachment alignment configuration and a release configuration. In one embodiment, magnet structures are configured so that a panel will mount correctly favoring a given support structure and will not achieve attachment strength and may even reject other support structures of similar dimensions. The magnet structures may be based on sets of codes having low cross correlation or the same code positioned to avoid attachment magnetic attraction. Alternatively, sets of magnet structures of reversed polarity may be placed in accordance with a set of codes having a low cross correlation. The magnet structures may be used to favor selective placement of a panel in one of several possible mounting locations or in one of several possible mounting orientations. | 10-08-2009 |
20090266951 | Magnetic Organizer - A magnetic organizer is provided that includes cooperative magnetic members, one generally planar member and one support assembly having a magnetic member, and including one or more horizontally-extending protuberances on the generally planar member. The protuberances create a non-vertical surface that at least some portion of the support assemblies may catch upon, thereby preventing downward sliding. | 10-29-2009 |
20090266952 | Magnetic Organizer - A magnetic organizer is provided that includes cooperative magnetic members, one generally planar member and one support assembly having a magnetic member, and including one or more horizontally-extending protuberances on the generally planar member. The protuberance is a double taper ridge and the support assembly includes a clamp assembly structured to engaged the double taper ridge in a clamping manner. | 10-29-2009 |
20090272862 | Assembly for Securing an Article on a Mounting Surface - An assembly for securing an article with a support member affixed or integral thereto to a mounting surface. The assembly includes first and second members having means for detachably coupling together the first and second members through magnetic field interaction therebetween. The first member includes means for detachably coupling to the support member of the article. The second member includes means for securing to the mounting surface, and a hook portion that receives the support member of the article. During use, the first member is coupled to the support member of the article, and the second member is secured to the mounting surface at a desired position. The first and second members are guided and coupled together by magnetic field interaction therebetween. The support member is then decoupled from the first member and moved such that it engages and is supported by the hook portion of the second member. | 11-05-2009 |
20090302181 | MAGNETIC HOLDING DEVICE FOR A SHOWER DEVICE ON A ROD - A holding device for a shower device has a holder for the shower device that may be attached to and displaced along a hollow rod, the holder surrounding the rod in a collar-like manner. A displaceable carriage having a certain frictional effect and comprising two magnets is disposed in the rod. The holder has two magnets for attachment on the rod such that, in the holding position, the magnets of the carriage interact with the magnets of the holder under a magnetic attractive force so as to prevent the holder from sliding downward because a clamping or frictional effect results from the attractive force of the magnets. | 12-10-2009 |
20100019110 | MAGNETIC MOUNTING APPARATUS - A magnetic mounting apparatus for mounting objects having a first support member comprising a receptacle for receiving an accessory item to be mounted and a first magnet, and a second support member comprising a second magnet with an unlike polarity that creates an attractive force between the support members. The second and first magnets are configured so that placement of the second support member near the first support member causes the support members to secure each other in place on a surface via friction through their magnetic force and hold an object in place with the surface sandwiched in between the first and second support members. | 01-28-2010 |
20100065700 | LOCK FOR FIXATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a device ( | 03-18-2010 |
20100102182 | Portable electronic device and magnetic fixation board therefor - The present invention discloses a portable electronic device and magnetic fixation board therefor. The magnetic fixation board is disposed on a surface of a wall or a casing of an electrical product. The portable electronic device has at least one first magnetic element and the magnetic fixation board has at least one second magnetic element. The second and the first magnetic elements magnetically attract each other and the portable electronic device is attached to the magnetic fixation board. Based on the attraction interaction between the first magnetic element of the portable electronic device and the second magnetic element of the magnetic fixation board, when the portable electronic device is standing idle, users can directly locate the portable electronic device on the magnetic fixation board in the attraction mode and arrange the portable electronic device conveniently, thereby improving the impressions of using electrical products. | 04-29-2010 |
20100116955 | TOWEL HOLDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present invention includes a flexible device incorporating a magnet, and the method of manufacturing the device, wherein said device is used for holding an exercise towel against the metallic surfaces of fitness machines to promote the hygienic use of fitness towels. The device comprises an elongate strap having opposed and first and second end portions. An opening is provided in the first end portion for receiving a towel and a magnet is embedded within the second end portion for attaching the metallic surface of fitness machine. The invention includes a method for producing the device by using an open mold elongate cavity with a post attached to the base of the cavity of a first end of the elongate cavity for forming the opening in the device, and a metal post formed into the base of the second end of the cavity, the steps including: placing a magnet into the cavity at the second end, and positioning said magnet in proper location and orientation onto the top of said metallic post; filling said cavity with a liquid to cover the magnet in the second cavity end; and solidifying the liquid into a flexible material to form the device. | 05-13-2010 |
20100133398 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC SUPPORTING STRUCTURE - A linkage and a supporter are attached to a back of the housing via a magnetic element of an electronic device with a magnetic supporter. The supporter is drawn to a supporting position via the linkage to support the electronic device body and provide various angles for the user to easily operate the electronic device in several modes. Moreover, since the linkage and the supporter are attached via the magnetic element, when the electronic device body is overloaded, for example, a user applies overlarge force to operate a touch panel, the magnetic element is detached from the electronic device body to prevent the linkage and the supporter from being damaged or permanently destroyed. | 06-03-2010 |
20100163696 | BRACKET - The present invention relates to a method of manufacture of a bracket ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100187386 | PRODUCT DISPLAY SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A display support system for supporting product for retail display from an appliance defining a magnetically attractable display surface, a door surface, and a magnetically attractable upper surface and comprising a door arranged to allow access to an interior of the appliance through the door surface. The display support system comprises an accessory, a structure comprising a front portion and a rear portion, and a magnetic portion. The accessory is adapted to support the product for retail display. The front portion is adapted to support the accessory such that the accessory extends from the display surface of the appliance. The rear portion rigidly is connected to the front portion and extends along and engages the upper surface of the appliance to bear downward loads on the front portion. The magnetic portion magnetically secures the structure relative to the appliance and inhibits movement of the front portion away from the display surface. | 07-29-2010 |
20100187387 | MULTI-POLE MAGNETIZED BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER - A beverage container holder is disclosed which includes a magnet within the sleeve of a beverage container holder. The beverage container holder, along with any beverage container placed in the beverage container holder, may be mounted on any mounting surface having an associated ferrous material. The beverage container holder is held in place due to the force of the magnetic interaction between the magnet and the mounting surface. | 07-29-2010 |
20100237206 | MAGNETIC-BASED RELEASABLE, ADJUSTABLE CAMERA OR OTHER DEVICE MOUNT APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for the magnetic-based, releasable and position adjustable attachment of an article to a support. The device is well suited for use with cameras, spotting scopes, navigational devices, distance finders, sensors, lights and other devices, but is not limited to use with these fields. The apparatus and method may include releasable mechanical mounting and/or reinforcement of the magnetic-based mounting. Anti-rotation of a mounted ancillary article is also disclosed, as is adjustable positioning. | 09-23-2010 |
20100243833 | LASER ALIGNMENT DEVICE MAGNETIC SUPPORT STAND - A laser stand for supporting a laser leveling device during construction involving metal studs and leg tracks provides a planar shelf including a first end and a second end, at least one first leg depending from the first end, at least one second leg depending from the second end, and a magnet enclosure mounted to the second leg and including at least one magnet for supporting the leveling device while attached to the metal stud. The shelf is configured for pivotably accommodating the leveling device and the stand is configured for supporting the leveling device when placed over the leg track on a substrate or attached to the metal stud. | 09-30-2010 |
20100276554 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR FASTENING A LASER INSTRUMENT - A holding device for fastening a laser instrument, in particular to a magnetic construction, a pipe, a wall rail or ceiling rail, and/or a wall, is disclosed. The holding device includes a basic frame, a receptacle device connected to the basic frame to accommodate the laser instrument, a first fastening device connected to the basic frame and a second fastening device connected to the basic frame. At least the first or second fastening device is configured to be adjustable in a vertical direction relative to the basic frame. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276555 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR FASTENING A LASER INSTRUMENT - A holding device for fastening a laser instrument, in particular to a magnetic construction, a pipe, a wall rail and/or ceiling rail, and/or a wall, is disclosed. The holding device includes a basic frame, a receptacle device connected to the basic frame to accommodate the laser instrument and a fastening apparatus connected to the basic frame with a first fastening device. The first fastening device is configured to be rotatable around an axis of rotation relative to the basic frame from a first position into a second position. | 11-04-2010 |
20100282932 | SERVER CHASSIS RACK RAIL WITH SELF-ALIGNING, MAGNETIC GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING SERVERS IN STORAGE RACK - A storage rack for supporting a server chassis in a storage cabinet. The storage rack includes vertical supports and outer rails attached to the vertical supports. The storage rack includes first and second middle rails supported by the first and second outer rails such that the middle rails may slide upon the outer rails. First and second inner rails slidably engage with the first and second outer rails and are typically attached the sides of the chassis. The storage rack further includes first and second magnetic guide assemblies that are each attached to an exposed end of one of the first and second inner rails. Each of the magnetic guide assemblies includes first and second magnetic alignment elements extending outward an alignment distance from the exposed end of the corresponding one of the inner rails such that magnetic forces assist both in initial alignment and in engagement. | 11-11-2010 |
20100308187 | INTEGRATED MAGNETIC DEVICE AND A MAGNETIC BOARD THEREOF - An integrated magnetic device and a magnetic board thereof are disclosed, which attract portable electronic devices located on the board. The magnetic board includes a body, a magnetic element and a power transmission unit on the body, and a power unit. The magnetic elements of the magnetic board and the portable electronic device attract each other so that the electronic device may be located on the board. The power transmission units of the magnetic board may connect with the portable electronic device, for charging the electronic device's battery. The magnetic board further comprises a signal transmission unit for transmitting the portable electronic device's signals to an output device. The integrated magnetic device further comprises a magnetic holder for carrying the portable electronic device and being magnetically attached to the board. Multiple magnetic boards may connect with each other to enlarge the area for magnetically attaching more portable electronic devices. | 12-09-2010 |
20110001025 | Magnetic Coupling Device - A hand-actuated magnetic coupling or closing device, consisting of elements that are integrally connected either to the objects that are to be coupled or applied to the objects. The coupling device comprises the following characteristics: Elements are coupled together by means of a coupling element; the coupling element can be displaced in two degrees of freedom; in the first degree of freedom, the coupling element can be displaced about the play between a coupling position and a decoupling position; in the second degree of freedom, the coupling element can be moved in a sliding manner by means of an input actuation. A magnetic element is arranged and a magnetic system is arranged in the coupling element. In the second degree of freedom and by means of the input actuation, the coupling element is displaced from the coupling position, in which the coupling element is attracted into the decoupling position, in which the coupling element is repelled and displaced about the play in the first degree of freedom. | 01-06-2011 |
20110006177 | SUSPENDING UNIT AND MEDIUM HOLDING MEMBER USED FOR THE SAME - A suspending unit and a medium holding member used therefor, which suspending unit enables the installation and removal operations of information displaying medium to be easily carried out even when the suspending unit is placed on a base such as an unreachable ceiling or wall, and can also firmly hold the information displaying medium. | 01-13-2011 |
20110133044 | MAGNETIC TEXTILE HANGER - An apparatus and method for hanging textiles such as quilts having a rod pocket attached to the back surface thereof are described. In one embodiment, the hanger includes a center tube, two rods which adjustably fit into the center tube, a permanent magnet disposed inside the center tube at its center, and a bracket effective for mounting on a wall or other surface fabricated from magnetic material, for magnetically holding the center tube. In this embodiment of the invention, the hanging apparatus is hidden from view, is self leveling and requires only one mounting location. | 06-09-2011 |
20110174942 | Three-in-one (3-in-1) trivet - A coaster tray (trivet) comprising a base tray with removable coasters functioning in three ways: Firstly intact, as a large trivet/tray for protecting surfaces from hot dishes; secondly with tiles removed, as transportable coasters or small trivets for glasses, hot mugs, etc; and thirdly, individual tiles for use as emergency refrigerator magnets. The coasters (tiles) are readily at hand because they are held in the steel-lined tray by magnets, and need only a rocking pressure to release. The coasters/tiles/magnets can be utilized individually while the rest of the set remains in the tray. This simple device also allows the owner to swap out and/or replace coasters (tiles) at will; problems with breakage and boredom are remedied. | 07-21-2011 |
20110233354 | MAGNETIZED BEVERAGE CONTAINER HOLDER - A method for using an insulated holder is provided. The holder includes first and second polarized magnetic materials positioned at the sleeve portion. The first and second polarized magnetic materials each have first and second poles, the first pole of the first polarized magnetic material being positioned opposite and adjacent to the second pole of the second magnetic material and the second pole of the first polarized magnetic material being positioned opposite and adjacent to the first pole of the second magnetic material. The holder is placed adjacent to and in contact with said mounting surface. | 09-29-2011 |
20110278407 | System and Method for Mounting a Badge on a Vehicle - A system and method for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, and a trim ring coupled with the mounting base having an opening defined therein. The badge is adapted to be securely mounted between the trim ring and the mounting base so that the badge is positioned within the opening in the trim ring. The system further includes a flexible fastening member that is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, positioned around at least a portion of the component of the vehicle, and between the mounting base and the badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle. | 11-17-2011 |
20110303808 | CAN HOLDER - A can holder connectable to like configured can holders comprises an upper face and a cavity and two side portions, with the cavity being used to selectively receive objects. One of the side portions includes an extension member and the other side portion includes a socket. The can holder is connectable to additional can holders with the extension member being selectively connectable to a socket of a second can holder and the socket of the can holder selectively receiving an extension member of a third can holder. The extension member may comprise a slide rail member and the socket may comprise a slide rail receiver, and the can holder may be connectable to additional can holders via dovetail joints at the side portions. A back portion may include one or more magnets for mounting the can holder to a generally vertical surface. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309217 | MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR SECURING VESSELS TO A SHAKER - A magnetic attachment system for securing vessels to a shaker includes a vessel holder, adapted to retain the vessel; a magnet, adapted to magnetically attach to the shaker; and an attachment mechanism adapted to retain the holder to the magnet, thereby releasably retaining the vessel to the shaker. The system may include an insulating mat between a metal platform of the shaker and the magnet. | 12-22-2011 |
20120097812 | MAGNETICALLY PLACEABLE STRAP - A magnetically placeable strap, particularly adapted for use in pickup trucks having beds or panels of a ferrous content. The magnetically placeable strap includes a spool-like base having an elastic strap extending therefrom with a hook at an end of the strap. The base consists of a pair of parallel spaced apart disks, a bottom disk being cup-shaped and receiving a magnet therein. The top disk is provided with a plurality of kidney-shaped apertures for receipt of the hook at the end of the elastic strap, or for a user's fingers or tool that might be used in releasing the magnetic base from attachment to a ferrous surface. The magnetically placeable straps may be used singularly or in combination to secure any of various items in the bed of a pickup truck or the like. | 04-26-2012 |
20120104198 | MAGNETIC ORGANIZER - A magnetic organizer is provided that includes cooperative magnetic members, one generally planar member and one support assembly having a magnetic member, and including one or more horizontally-extending protuberances on the generally planar member. | 05-03-2012 |
20120153103 | MAGNETIC MOUNTING APPARATUS - A magnetic mounting apparatus, comprising a first modular support member having an interchangeable first module configured to slide onto a second module, and a second support member. The first module includes a first receptacle having a first channel of a first width and a second channel of a second width greater than the first width. The first and second channels form a cavity with an opening at a first surface of the first module and which proceeds toward a second surface of the first module opposite to the first surface. The first module also includes a keyed housing channel and a catch. The second module includes a first magnet and a key for attachment to the first module. The second support member includes a second magnet that is oriented to mate with the first magnet of the first modular support member. | 06-21-2012 |
20120168582 | CORNER BEAD MAGNETIC BRACKET - A corner bead magnetic bracket has a support portion with at least one magnet embedded therein. The support portion magnetically adheres to a metallic portion embedded in a wall. To increase the magnetic holding power, a washer is placed between the support portion and the magnet. The corner bead magnetic bracket has a shelf portion. To relocate or remove, a user applies enough force to break the magnetic bond and repositions to a new location. Other embodiments include wall and light sconce, vase, curio cabinet, flat shelf, etc. that are easily placed and removed as described above. Rare earth magnets are used to ensure a positive grip. | 07-05-2012 |
20120205505 | MAGNETIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING DOOR MOVEMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - An exemplary locking or coupling device includes a plurality of magnets each having a direction of magnetization. A plurality of pole shoe members are positioned between selected ones of the magnets. A moveable support supports some of the magnets and some of the pole shoe members. The moveable support is moveable to selectively change a relative orientation of the directions of magnetization. One relative orientation primarily directs a flow of magnetic flux between the magnets through the pole shoe members and the magnetic flux remains essentially in a plane containing the magnets and the pole shoe members. A second, different relative orientation primarily directs the flow of magnetic flux from the pole shoe members in a transverse direction away from the plane. | 08-16-2012 |
20120223195 | System and Method for Mounting a Badge on a Vehicle - A system and method for mounting a badge to a component of a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a mounting base including first and second fastening apertures defined therein, and a trim ring coupled with the mounting base having an opening defined therein. The badge is adapted to be securely mounted between the trim ring and the mounting base so that the badge is positioned within the opening in the trim ring. The system further includes a flexible fastening member that is configured to be positioned within the first and second fastening apertures, positioned around at least a portion of the component of the vehicle, and between the mounting base and the badge to fasten the badge to the vehicle. | 09-06-2012 |
20120234996 | Systems and Methods for Attaching Barrier Sheet Material to Extensible Pole Assemblies - A foot assembly is adapted to be detachably attached to a pole comprising a shaft portion and a ball portion. The foot assembly comprises a foot member defining a first body cavity and a clip member adapted to be detachably attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly. With the clip member attached to the shaft portion of the pole assembly adjacent to the ball portion, the first body cavity of the foot member receives the ball portion, at least a portion of the shaft portion, and at least a portion of the clip member to detachably attach the foot member to the pole. | 09-20-2012 |
20120256062 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A GREASE GUN - A method and apparatus for supporting a grease gun is described. The method involves attaching a barrel of the grease gun to a body having one or more magnetic elements and then magnetically securing the body to a work piece in proximity to a grease nipple using the one or more magnetic elements. The apparatus was developed for use in accordance with the method. | 10-11-2012 |
20120256063 | ARRANGEMENT FOR POSITIONING SUSPENDED PROFILED ELEMENTS IN DRY CONSTRUCTION - The invention relates to an arrangement for positioning suspended construction elements in dry construction consisting of at least one metal suspended element ( | 10-11-2012 |
20120256064 | Flush Mount Panels With Multiple Aligned Receiving Brackets - A panel with multiple openings and brackets can be used to flush-mount multiple components in a wallboard. The panel is installed flush with the wallboard and the junction between the panel and the wallboard is plastered or drywalled to create a uniform appearance. Wall-mounted components can then be installed into the brackets into openings that have been pre-measured and cut to ensure that the components are aligned with precision relative to one another before installation even begins. | 10-11-2012 |
20130043356 | Merchandising Support System - Merchandising support system of the type having a holding member adapted for engagement of a cantilevered accessory arm thereto. The holder is adapted for mounting on a surface of a display panel or the like and comprises a mounting platform with a throat extending therethrough. The accessory arm is supported in the throat in cantilevered fashion and includes a first magnetic material that engages a second magnetic material with the latter disposed in the throat proximate to a rear surface thereof. | 02-21-2013 |
20130099076 | MOUNTABLE HOOK FOR HANGING DECORATIVE LIGHT STRANDS - A mountable bracket for hanging strands of decorative lights through a cylindrical hook with flared ends which permit the unhindered movement of the light strands through the cylindrical hook. The bracket may be remotely attached and detached to a gutter along a roof through the use of an attachment device attached to a painter's pole which couples with the bracket. | 04-25-2013 |
20130140414 | MAGNETIC MUD FLAP ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present invention seeks to provide an attachment device for vehicle mud flaps, wherein magnetic attachment means are employed to enable rapid replacement of damaged mud flaps without the need for tools. | 06-06-2013 |
20130221173 | MAGNETIC HANGING APPARATUS - A magnetic hanging apparatus is provided having a housing element and an extension element. The housing element includes a first end surface, a second end surface, a body portion, a central bore extending through the body portion from the first end surface to the second end surface, and a recessed portion at the second end surface. The extension element is partially located within the central bore and includes a first end and a second end. The first end extends from the first end surface and away from the body portion. The second end is housed in the central bore. A magnet is housed in the recessed portion. | 08-29-2013 |
20130240694 | MAGNETIC HOLDING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A magnetic holding device having an elongated body which extends between a tip and a locking head. A saddle is connected to the elongated body. Said saddle having a magnet connected thereto. In operation the elongated body is wrapped around the body of a hand tool and the tip is passed through an opening in the locking head. The elongated body is passed through the locking head until the magnetic holding device is tightened over the hand tool. Once in place the magnetic holding device holds the hand tool in a convenient place near where the hand tool is being used by connecting the magnet to any metal object. In this way the magnetic holding device provides the advantage of reducing the potential for lost or misplaced hand tools by allowing for easy organization and placement of hand tools during use. | 09-19-2013 |
20130248666 | FEATURES FOR SECURING TAPE TO ANNULAR BAND - A tracking band comprises a magnetic tape and mounting tabs that secure the magnetic tape within a band clamp. The mounting tabs protrude radially inwardly toward a center region defined by the band clamp. The magnetic tape is precision-coded with a sequence of magnetic poles. The tracking band may be disposed within an annular recess of a rotating shaft of a heliostat. The tracking band may rotate with the rotating shaft. The shaft may be coupled with a minor such that the minor and rotating shaft rotate concurrently. As the tracking band rotates with the rotating shaft, the tracking band may pass by an encoder head, which may read the magnetic tape and relay information regarding the angular position of the mirror from the magnetic tape to a control system. The tracking band may thus provide altitude and azimuth position information for the mirror to a control system. | 09-26-2013 |
20130306815 | CAP FOR STORING CLEANING TOOLS - The present disclosure relates to a cap susceptible to being attached to the shafts or handles of conventional cleaning tools such as brooms, brushes, mops, etc., and in particular for any tool having a shaft or handle which facilitates its handling and allows the easy, quick and convenient securing thereof to a surface such as the inside of a cupboard or the like, by virtue of the fact that it comprises a magnet whereby it can be secured to a metal object or to another complementary magnet in the location where the cleaning tool is to be stored. | 11-21-2013 |
20140001321 | MAGNETIC VEHICLE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR USE WITH NON-MAGNETIC BODY STRUCTURE | 01-02-2014 |
20140001322 | MAGNETIC VEHICLE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR USE WITH NON-MAGNETIC BODY STRUCTURE | 01-02-2014 |
20140001323 | CAP HOLDER WITH MAGNET | 01-02-2014 |
20140061409 | MAGNETIC HANGER APPARATUS - A magnetic hanger apparatus provides a first and second metallic member each defining a center hole for a fastener. A wedge receiver affixed to a first side portion of the first member defines a magnet cavity and a sector shaped slot. A wedge affixed to a first side portion of the second metallic member engages in the slot defined by the wedge receiver. A magnet is carried in the magnet cavity. The magnet's attractive forces positionally maintain the first member and the second member in adjacency with the wedge within the slot. The shape of the wedge and the thickness of the wedge receiver provide limited sliding relationship between the first metallic member and the second metallic member. | 03-06-2014 |
20140084119 | Magnetic Mount - A panel insert comprising an external body having an open end, said body having a central bore, a magnet received in said bore and having a smooth surface facing said open end of the body, said magnet being affixed to said body. | 03-27-2014 |
20140191096 | MAGNETIC DEVICE MOUNT - A mounting system for mounting a personal navigation device to a surface comprises a base assembly, a socket, and a mounting coupler. The base assembly includes a base, a mounting ball, and an arm connecting the base to the mounting ball. The socket may be integrated in the personal navigation device and includes spaced apart first and second magnets. The mounting coupler may attach to the mounting ball of the base assembly and removably couple with the socket of the personal navigation device. The mounting coupler may include a body and spaced apart first and second magnets. The body may include a forward wall configured to couple with the personal navigation device and a rear wall configured to couple with the base assembly. The magnets may be aligned with the magnets of the personal navigation device to ensure proper orientation of the personal navigation device on the mounting coupler. | 07-10-2014 |
20140263895 | MAGNETIC BRACKET AND METHOD - A magnetic bracket includes a base and at least two posts at opposite ends of the base. The posts bend upwards from the base such that at least two clips are operable to attach at the posts at opposite ends of the base. The posts have a notch between the base and ends of the posts to permit the clips to hook onto the posts. The magnetic bracket may be clipped into a vehicle chassis by removably inserting the clips into a slot of the vehicle chassis. A body panel such as a headliner having a magnetic fastener attached to the body panel may then be magnetically self-aligned and removably attached to the base having a magnetic portion. The magnetic fastener is operable to be removably attached to the magnetic portion. The magnetic bracket is attached to a non-magnetic part of a vehicle chassis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284440 | MAGNETIC DISPLAY UNIT - A shelf display unit having one or more magnetic connectors allowing the display unit to be releasably attached to a shelf for the display of products. | 09-25-2014 |
20140374554 | Protective Magnetic Holder - A protective magnetic holder is provided for holding a wide variety of items. The holder is comprised of at least one magnet that may be fully encapsulated in a protective housing. The protective housing is made of a soft and durable materials that prevents scratching and damage to the magnetically attractive surface to which the holder is affixed. | 12-25-2014 |
20150048225 | SINGLE-POINT CLAMP OF FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNER FOR VEHICLES AND A USING METHOD THEREOF - A single-point clamp of four-wheel aligner for vehicles connected to a fixing hub nut on the wheel comprises a sleeve, a single-point variable hexagonal grip, a fastening nut, a connecting board, and a target board with magnets. The single-point variable hexagonal grip and the fastening nut are respectively disposed at two ends of the sleeve. The single-point variable hexagonal grip is firmly lodged in the fixing hub nut. Two ends of the connecting board are respectively connected to the sleeve and the target board. A using method includes steps of: (1) loosening the fastening nut of the single-point clamp; (2) inserting the single-point variable hexagonal grip into the fixing hub nut of the wheel; and (3) rotationally fastening the fastening nut for clamping the fixing hub nut firmly. The single-point clamp and the using method thereof obtain a simple structure, an easy installation, low costs, and a resource-saving effect. | 02-19-2015 |
20150108301 | INSTRUMENT MOUNTING APPARATUS - An instrument mounting apparatus having a flexible vertical strap, a magnet attached near the top of the vertical strap, wherein the magnet is operable to couple the strap to an external member, and the strap is operable to be attached to an instrument near the bottom of the strap. | 04-23-2015 |
20150144753 | Jewelry Holder - An improved jewelry holder having a body with a flat back surface that is adapted to releasably attach to a chosen surface, and a front surface including a primary curved surface and an attached flexible hook member having a secondary curved surface within close proximity to one another whereby the space therebetween creates a lead-in notch, a lead-out notch, and a chamber space whereby a piece of jewelry having a ring shape can be placed onto the flexible hook member by passing the flexible hook member through the inner area of the ring shape and pressing the piece of jewelry through the lead-in notch and lead out notch thereby safely retaining the piece of jewelry on a lower portion of the flexible hook member in the chamber space until the piece of jewelry is removed. | 05-28-2015 |
20150308616 | Magnetic Hanging Device - A magnetic hanging device that can be movably positioned on various surfaces and objects for supporting items thereon. The magnetic hanging device includes an elongated rod having a curved configuration, wherein each end of the elongated rod includes a magnet thereon. The elongated rod preferably has a U-shape such that the magnets can simultaneously engage a flat surface. The magnetic hanging device can be secured to any of various metal surfaces and objects such as tools can be suspended on the elongated rod of the hanging device. The hanging device further includes a corrosion resistant coating so that the device is suitable for outdoor use. | 10-29-2015 |
20150345698 | ADJUSTABLE MAGNETIC HOLDER FOR A PLURALITY OF WORK IMPLEMENTS - A work implement holder includes a base with a permanent magnet and a first coupling. An elongated, flexible first shaft has a second coupling at one end that releasably mates with the first coupling to secure the first shaft to the base. A third coupling is attached to the second end of the first shaft. An elongated, flexible second shaft has an fifth coupling at one end that releasably mates with the third coupling to secure the second shaft to the first shaft. The opposite end of the second body has a sixth coupling. A work implement has a fourth coupling that releasably mates with the third and sixth couplings to secure the work implement to the first and second shafts, respectively. For example, the work implement can be a mirror, a magnifying glass, a clip, a permanent magnet, or a threaded connector. | 12-03-2015 |
20160010939 | MULTIPURPOSE FIREARM SECURING DEVICE AND METHODOLOGY | 01-14-2016 |
20160069510 | ROTATABLE SUPPORTING FRAME - A rotatable supporting frame comprising a baseplate structure, a frame body and a magnetic module is provided. The frame body is capable of being rotated with respect to the baseplate structure when a user adjusts the direction of a display module which connects to the frame body. The magnetic module is disposed on the baseplate structure to firmly attach the baseplate structure onto a magnetic board through the magnetic force formed between the magnetic module and the magnetic board. | 03-10-2016 |
20160102809 | CURVED SURFACE HOOK - A curved surface hook includes a body provided with a hooking portion and adsorption portions holding adsorption members adsorbable to a flat surface and a curved surface. The body and the adsorption portions are integrally formed by an elastic material, and the adsorption portions are provided so as to protrude in the radial direction about the support position of the hooking portion provided in the body. The adsorption portions are disposed substantially at the same interval about the support position of the hooking portion, and the body is provided with symmetrical thin portions formed at both sides of the line passing through the support position of the hooking portion so that the adsorption portions are curved about the line. | 04-14-2016 |
20160105979 | AUTOMATIC LOCKING MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - An automatic locking mechanism is configured to lock a housing with a latching groove. The automatic locking mechanism includes a bracket and a magnet. An inclined surface is defined on an edge of the magnet. The bracket defines a groove. A restriction member is positioned in the groove configured to restrict the magnet. The housing is locked to the bracket when the magnet is simultaneously received in both the groove and the latching groove via the attraction of the magnet to the housing. The housing is released when the housing is continuously resisted against the inclined surface of the magnet until the magnet is completely received in the groove. In addition, an electronic device with the automatic locking mechanism is disclosed. | 04-14-2016 |
20160128210 | MAGNETIC ATTRACTION-FIXING ASSEMBLY AND A ROTATING SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A PORTABLE DEVICE HAVING THE MAGNETIC ATTRACTION-FIXING ASSEMBLY - Provided is a magnetic attraction-fixing assembly and a rotating support structure for a portable device. The magnetic attraction-fixing assembly comprises two magnetic units, the two magnetic units stacked with and attracting each other; wherein each of the magnetic units respectively comprises a circular magnetic component and at least one annular magnetic component around the circular magnetic component, a magnetic pole of the circular plane of the circular magnetic component is an unlike pole to a magnetic pole of an annular plane of the annular magnetic component that is adjacent to the circular magnetic component. The rotating support structure comprises two magnetic units and a body. Magnetic attractions in both radial and axial directions are enhanced. | 05-05-2016 |
20160138754 | MAGNETIC UNIVERSAL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A magnetic universal mounting assembly includes a socket component and a magnetic semi-spherical locator. The socket component includes a mounting plate, a protrusion body extended upwardly from the mounting plate, a spherical socket defined in the protrusion body, and a magnet located into the spherical socket. The magnetic semi-spherical locator is configured to be snugly and magnetically fitted into the spherical socket of the protrusion body of the socket component by magnetic force between the locator and magnet such that the locator is capable of rotating freely with respect to the spherical socket. | 05-19-2016 |
20160155432 | CLIP-ON MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS | 06-02-2016 |
20160166060 | COMPUTING ACCESSORY MOUNTING APPARATUS | 06-16-2016 |