Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
335219000 | Combined with diverse-type art device | 74 |
20080266037 | Magnetic Levitation Lithography Apparatus and Method - A magnetic levitation lithography machine having a low spring stiffness to minimize disturbances of the first structure and which is capable of dynamically controlling the first structure in one or more degrees of freedom. The machine includes a radiation source, a patterning element configured to define a pattern, a projection element, the projection element configured to project the pattern onto a substrate when radiation from the radiation source is projected through the projection element; and a substrate take configured to support the substrate. The substrate take includes a second structure, a fine stage, and a magnetic support configured to support the fine stage adjacent the second structure. The magnetic support includes a first magnet element, coupled to the fine stage, having a first magnet polarization, a second magnet element, coupled to the course stage, having a second magnet polarization, the first magnet element being separated from the second magnet element by a gap, and an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the magnetic force used to support the fine stage by varying the gap between the first magnet element and the second magnet element. | 10-30-2008 |
20080272869 | Medical Apparatus - An external magnet provided outside a sealed container is movable with respect to the sealed container, and an external member moves the external magnet. An internal magnet provided in the sealed container is movable with respect to the sealed container, and an internal member is moved by movement of the internal magnet. The external magnet and the internal magnet are arranged in such a manner that the internal magnet is moved by the action of a repulsive force between the external magnet and the internal magnet based on movement of the external magnet. | 11-06-2008 |
20080297286 | Position detector and positioning device - There is provided a position detector by which output having linearity can be obtained in a wide range, which has a movable member | 12-04-2008 |
20090102587 | MAGNETIC THERAPY DEVICE - Various example embodiments are disclosed. According to one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a voltage source coupled to a motor via a diode, the diode coupled to the motor and the voltage source, a rechargeable battery, and a motor. The diode may be configured to allow current to flow from the voltage source to the motor. The motor may be configured to spin a disk upon which a plurality of magnets are mounted. The apparatus may be configured to recharge the rechargeable battery with the voltage source and to enable the rechargeable battery to supply power to the motor when a voltage of the voltage source drops below a threshold voltage level. | 04-23-2009 |
20090108968 | MAGNETIC DEVICE COMBINED WITH A VELCRO TAPE - A magnetic device combined with a Velcro tape comprises: a magnet body having a surface equipped a groove; a Velcro tape placing in the groove for functioned with magnetic and hooking force from both the magnet body and the Velcro tape. The Velcro tape can also directly connect on the surface of the magnet body. | 04-30-2009 |
20090160589 | DEVICE WITH AN ELECTROMAGNET, CLUTCH, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTROMAGNET - The invention relates to an apparatus having an electromagnet, comprising a coil and magnetic-field guide means, which at least partially surround the coil. According to the invention, the coil is provided with a sprayed or cast casing, wherein the magnetic-field guide means are formed from a material which comprises ferromagnetic metal particles and plastic material. The invention also relates to a clutch having an apparatus such as this, and to a method for production of an electromagnet. | 06-25-2009 |
20090174509 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACCELERATING PARTICLES USING INDUCTION TO GENERATE AN ELECTRIC FIELD WITH A LOCALIZED CURL - A method is described wherein the acceleration of a beam of charged particles is achieved using the properties of conductors to limit the penetration of magnetic and electric fields in short times compared to natural time constants. This allows the use of induction electric fields with a Curl localized to a gap to accelerate particles while coupling the accelerated beam to a power supply. Two methods of coupling the particle beam to the power supply are disclosed as exemplary. | 07-09-2009 |
20090189722 | Flexible magnet coating - This invention provides a direct printable rubber magnet, which includes a rubber magnet layer and a coating layer. The coating layer combines with the surface of rubber magnet layer. This coated rubber magnet is printable, write-able and color paint-able on the coated surface. This invention makes the printable coating layer directly coated on the magnet layer to reach the same function as existing printable flexible magnet which usually have to be laminated with adhesive and PVC or paper on magnet, therefore, the process technique is much more simple, reasonable, easier than previous art, and it is more cost effective also. Moreover, the printable rubber magnet from this invention is quite convenient for recycling, as it does not have the cost caused by the simultaneous recycling of the plastic or the paper and so on. The superficial coating layer on the rubber magnet is very thin and accounts for nothing comparing to the thickness of whole magnet, and it is not necessary to separate the coating layer with magnet layer while recycling. Therefore, this invention makes recycling of magnet to be much simpler, much more inexpensive, and more environmental friendly. | 07-30-2009 |
20100026431 | MAGNETICALLY SUSPENDED GYROSCOPIC ACTUATOR DEVICE - The present invention relates to a magnetic suspension structure having one or two active axes, specifically suited to the wheels of gyroscopic actuators. This type of device is intended to be on board maneuvering satellites. The gyroscopic actuator enables ground testing of a gyroscopic wheel along any axis. It has a maximum of two active axes and it is capable of taking up strong transverse torques. The gyroscopic actuator includes a magnetic suspension obtained by the combination of a passive thrust and an active center finder. | 02-04-2010 |
20100117772 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEM FOR BIOSENSORS - The invention relates to an electromagnetic system for biosensors, in which the system can switch quickly between high magnetic gradients, without the need of movement of mechanical elements. This is realized by two independent electromagnetic units ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100141366 | Magnetically Actuated System - A magnetically actuated system includes a conductor and a magnetic field apparatus to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field apparatus includes magnets and magnetically permeable materials to focus the magnetic field in areas of the conductor that produce a drive torque when the conductor carries a current. | 06-10-2010 |
20100156579 | FERROMAGNETIC SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY AND ITS USE - A ferromagnetic shape memory alloy comprising 25-50 atomic % of Mn, 5-18 atomic % in total of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of In, Sn and Sb, and 0.1-15 atomic % of Co and/or Fe, the balance being Ni and inevitable impurities, which has excellent shape memory characteristics in a practical temperature range, thereby recovering its shape by a magnetic change caused by a magnetic-field-induced reverse transformation in a practical temperature range. | 06-24-2010 |
20100156580 | SAFETY APPARATUS - The invention relates to a safety apparatus for avoiding a possible fire risk in an operating magnet which can be supplied with electric current, having at least one coil former ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100156581 | PACKAGING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MODULATED MAGNETIZATION DEVICE - An assembly includes a container that contains a fluid composition having magnetic substances and a magnetization device that makes it possible to produce a pattern on a substrate onto which said composition has been deposited, the magnetization device including a holder and two magnets, at least one of which is in the form of a flexible sheet, the two magnets being at least partially superposed so that the field lines that they generate in combination with one another result from the interference between the field lines of each of the magnets. | 06-24-2010 |
20100194503 | Magnetic actuation mechanism - Disclosed herein is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first movable member and a second movable member. The first movable member includes a magnet. The first movable member is configured to be connected to a first housing section of a portable electronic device. The second member includes a first end and a second end. The first movable member is between the first end and the second end. The second member is configured to be connected to a second housing section of the portable electronic device. The apparatus is configured to move the second housing section in a first direction in response to a first movement of the first movable member. The apparatus is configured to move the second housing section in a second different direction in response to a second movement of the first movable member. | 08-05-2010 |
20100219918 | PERMANENT-MAGNET MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATOR - A high-performance variable-magnetic-field dipole-ring magnetic circuit is provided. Specifically, provided is a permanent-magnet magnetic field generator having inner and outer dipole rings which share a central axis, and a yoke which surrounds the dipole rings, wherein a unidirectional variable magnetic field is generated in a space within the inner dipole ring. The generator has a fastener for fixing the inner dipole ring, and a rotator for allowing the outer dipole ring to rotate around the central axis. In the generator, each of the inner and outer dipole rings has a plurality of permanent magnets arranged in such a ring shape that a magnetization direction of the permanent magnets can make a full rotation per half circle of the ring. | 09-02-2010 |
20100225429 | MAGNET ARRAY FOR COUPLING AND ALIGNING AN ACCESSORY TO AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Systems and methods are providing for aligning an accessory to an electronic device interface. In particular, some accessories such as optical filters and lens require specific alignment to operative properly. Using a first magnet array positioned around the periphery of the interface and a second magnet array positioned within the accessory, a user can position an accessory on the electronic device and rotate the accessory until the magnets of each array exert a force on an opposing magnet of the other array. By distributing the magnets in a manner that includes no repeating segments, only a single alignment of the accessory relative to the interface can allow the magnet arrays to be properly in opposition. | 09-09-2010 |
20100308945 | Method of Positioning an Organic, Biological and/or Medical Specimen - The invention relates to a method of positioning an organic, biological and/or medical specimen in a desired surface region of a specimen carrier, whereby a magnet device is provided, comprising the steps joining the specimen with one or a plurality of magnetic, in particular paramagnetic particles, arrangement of the magnet device relative to the specimen carrier so that a desired magnetic field arrangement is provided in a predetermined region of the specimen carrier, introduction of the specimen into the specimen carrier and arrangement of the specimen in the desired surface region with the aid of the magnet device. | 12-09-2010 |
20110001590 | MAGNETIC ASSEMBLY AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A magnetic assembly includes a magnetic core, a circuit board and multiple conductive elements. The circuit board includes multiple conductive regions. The conductive elements stride over the magnetic core. Each of the conductive elements includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a connecting part. The connecting part is arranged between the first terminal and the second terminal for connecting the first terminal with the second terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal of each conductive element are respectively connected to two adjacent conductive regions. The multiple conductive elements and the multiple conductive regions collectively define multiple loops. The multiple loops interact with the magnetic core to generate inductance. | 01-06-2011 |
20110018658 | FE-CO ALLOY FOR HIGHLY DYNAMIC ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATOR - The invention relates to an Fe-Co alloy, the composition of which comprises in % by weight: | 01-27-2011 |
20110050374 | Adhesion and braking system for a magnetic shipping container crawling apparatus - A magnetic adhesive and braking system for a remote controlled vehicle adapted for traversing across ferromagnetic surfaces of a steel shipping container including the vertical walls and ceiling. The magnetic wheel system allows the vehicle to traverse vertical grades. The magnetic braking system both securely holds the vehicle when stopped on a vertical surface, and exerts enough attractive force between the vehicle and the shipping container to allow a vehicle mounted drill to operate. The magnetic brake design uses mechanical advantage such that the force required to roll the vehicle vertically downward is heightened to the force required to detach the vehicle in a perpendicular vector from the container's surface. | 03-03-2011 |
20110074529 | Magnetic Strip, Sensor Comprising a Magnetic Strip and Process for the Manufacture of a Magnetic Strip - The invention relates to a magnetic strip, the strip having a magnetically easy direction axially parallel to a transverse axis of the strip. The strip is cut to length from a band of a magnetically semi-hard, crystalline alloy along a transverse axis of the band essentially corresponding to a width (b) of the strip. The band has a magnetically easy direction axially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the band. | 03-31-2011 |
20110140818 | Input device - An input device includes an operating member, a restoring force generating part for automatically returning the operating member to a stationary position, a detector for detecting an operation state of the operating member, an actuator for applying an external force to the operating member and a controller for controlling the actuator. The operating member is displaceable in directions along a XY plane including an X axis and a Y axis and rotatable about a Z axis. The actuator includes a first magnet, a second magnet and an electromagnet having a core and a coil. One of the electromagnet and the first and second magnets is integrated with the operating member. At least in a stationary condition, the first magnet and the second magnet are located on opposite sides of an axis of rotation of the operating member, and are opposed to end surfaces of the core across predetermined clearances, respectively. | 06-16-2011 |
20110169595 | Permanent Magnet Arrangement for an Electrical Machine - A permanent magnet arrangement for an electrical machine comprises a support structure for carrying magnetic flux and a pole assembly fixed to the support structure. The pole assembly comprises a magnet pole comprising at least one piece of permanent magnet material, and a magnet carrier on which the magnet pole is mounted and which provides a magnetic flux path between the magnet pole and the support structure. The permanent magnet arrangement further comprises a sleeve containing the magnet pole and at least part of the magnet carrier. The magnet carrier is secured to the support structure to fix the pole assembly to the support structure and the sleeve is clamped to the support structure by the magnet carrier. A method for assembling the permanent magnet arrangement is also described. | 07-14-2011 |
20110193667 | ELECTROMECHANICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM - An electromechanical connection system having a current supply device connectable to a current source through current supply contacts. The current supply device has with switching magnets on a magnet carriage. A current collection device has a release magnet and can be electrically connected to a load is connectable to the current supply device. A safety magnet is restored to a rest position by a retaining magnet or a ferromagnetic retaining part if the magnet carriage remains in a live state even if the current collection device is removed to effect short circuit. A non-conducting short-circuit part movably arranged in the current supply device between two short-circuit line parts, holds the safety magnet a distance from the short-circuit line under normal conditions. The non-conducting short-circuit part connects the short-circuit line parts if the magnet carriage does not return responsive to removal of the current collection device. | 08-11-2011 |
20110221553 | MAGNETIC TRIGGER MECHANISM AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL METHOD - A magnetic trigger mechanism is provided. The magnetic trigger mechanism operates in conjunction with a plurality of magnetic sensors. The magnetic trigger mechanism includes: a magnet; a body, with its one side provided with a recess and its other side located near the plurality of magnetic sensors; and a moveable section, provided in the recess in a movable manner, comprising an accommodating space for restraining the magnet therein. | 09-15-2011 |
20110234341 | MAGNETIC CLIMBING SYSTEM - A magnetic climbing system comprising a plurality of magnet units adapted to be attached to the body of a user or to a robot or robot platform is described. The magnet units each comprise a permanent magnet unit for generating an attractive force between the magnet unit and a ferrous or magnetic structure. The magnet units further comprise an electromagnet arranged to operate in a first and a second state thereby generating a different magnetic flux leaving the magnet unit (and thus required for generating the attractive force). As such, the magnetic climbing system as described enables the generation of larger attractive forces, compared to known climbing systems. As a consequence, the climbing system according to the present invention may pose less stringent conditions to the friction coefficient of the surface that is climbed. It also creates the possibility of ceiling walking. | 09-29-2011 |
20110260815 | VIBRATIONAL APPARATUS - Vibrational apparatus capable of providing a vibrational output, said apparatus comprising or including an assembly having a shuttle capable of shuttling between complementary structures, at least one of which complementary structures provides the vibrational output, | 10-27-2011 |
20120001709 | MAGNETIC TAPE DEVICE FOR MAGNETIC ENCODER AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AND MOUNTING SAID DEVICE - Magnetic tape ( | 01-05-2012 |
20120007704 | Periodic correlated magnetic actuator systems and methods of use thereof - The present invention comprises correlated magnet actuators, devices incorporating said actuators, and methods of use thereof. The actuators utilize magnetic drives comprising a pair of complimentary correlated permanent magnet pairs, arranged in a separable and opposing fashion. The attractive or repulsive force of each correlated magnet pair drops significantly after only a few degrees of rotation off of a prime attractive or repulsive rotational alignment, allowing the magnets to be binarily manipulated between a correlated and decorrelated alignment. The linear motion resulting from the periodic coupling and decoupling of the magnetic pair can be translated to supporting conveyance structures to produce rotary (torque) output work. This output work can be harnessed to drive secondary utilization components such as a generator or a pump, or other devices dependent on rotary work output for their operation. | 01-12-2012 |
20120025937 | PERMANENT MAGNET ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE - A permanent magnet arrangement for an electrical machine comprises a support structure for carrying magnetic flux and a pole assembly fixed to the support structure. The pole assembly comprises a magnet pole comprising at least one piece of permanent magnet material and a magnet carrier on which the magnet pole is mounted and which provides a magnetic flux path between the magnet pole and the support structure. The permanent magnet arrangement further comprises a sleeve containing the magnet pole and at least part of the magnet carrier. The magnet carrier is secured to the support structure to fix the pole assembly to the support structure and the sleeve is clamped to the support structure by the magnet carrier. A method for assembling the permanent magnet arrangement is also described. | 02-02-2012 |
20120044031 | Magnetic Connector - A magnetic connecting device, which is easily separated without both hands but one that is not easily separated in a direction in which a pulling force is applied, is disclosed. Each of a pair of coupling pieces is respectively provided with each of a pair of coupling piece main bodies including joint surfaces capable of joining each other. At least one magnet piece is embedded in each of the joint surfaces such that the coupling piece main bodies attract to join each other. An attaching piece for attaching a string body is provided on each of the coupling pieces, and is provided with a slide guide structure formed on a side of the joint surface of each of the coupling piece main bodies for slidingly guiding the other in a predetermined direction with respect thereto. | 02-23-2012 |
20120139676 | MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATOR AND MAGNETOCALORIC DEVICE COMPRISING SAID MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATOR - A magnetic field generator ( | 06-07-2012 |
20120146751 | Magnetically Actuated System - A magnetically actuated system includes a conductor and a magnetic field apparatus to generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field apparatus includes magnets and magnetically permeable materials to focus the magnetic field in areas of the conductor that produce a drive torque when the conductor carries a current. | 06-14-2012 |
20120188034 | MAGNETIC FIX STRUCTURE APPLYING ON A PROJECTION DEVICE - The invention is a magnetic fix structure that applies on a projection device. The magnetic fix structure includes a first magnetic connector set and a second magnetic connector set, and the projection device includes a projection module housing and a power module housing. The first magnetic connector set and the second magnetic connector set are disposed on the projection module housing and the power module housing respectively. Therefore, through the attraction between the first magnetic connector set and the second magnetic connector set, the power module housing can be fixed onto the projection module housing. | 07-26-2012 |
20120194308 | FOLDABLE ACCESSORY DEVICE - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 08-02-2012 |
20120206225 | ELECTRIC JUNCTION BOX AND CURRENT DETECTION DEVICE - An electric junction box includes a current detection device. The current detection device has a magneto-electric conversion element and a magnetic core having a disposing space in which this magneto-electric conversion element is disposed, to detect magnetic flux occurring on the magnetic core as a current. The magnetic core has a bus bar insertion space through which a bus bar from which the current is to be detected is inserted, which bus bar has an insertion portion which is formed not to be larger than a width size of the disposing space in the magnetic core and to be inserted into the disposing space. | 08-16-2012 |
20120212308 | MEDICAL EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT DEVICE - A medical examination or treatment device including a C-arm that is guided movably along an arc path on a bracket via a mechanical guidance device is provided. Magnet elements are provided on the C-arm. Magnetic field generation elements on the bracket interact together to create a magnetic field that moves the C-arm along the arc path. | 08-23-2012 |
20120235776 | COMPOUND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING IMAGE DATA - A compound electrical device includes a first mobile device and a second mobile device. The first mobile device includes: a first electromagnet, generating a first magnetic pole; and a first monitor. The second mobile device includes: a sensor, detecting the first magnetic pole and generating an enable signal; a second electromagnet, generating a second magnetic pole opposite to the first magnetic pole according to the enable signal; and a second monitor. The first mobile device is coupled to the second mobile device via attraction of the first and second magnetic poles. | 09-20-2012 |
20120293286 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ON-BOARD APPARATUS - A control device ( | 11-22-2012 |
20130027159 | MANUFACTURING USING LEVITATED MANIPULATOR ROBOTS - A method of building structures using diamagnetically levitated manipulators includes depositing, with a first end effector attached to a first manipulator, a first adhesive at a first location on a first surface, picking up, with a second end effector, an article, moving the article to the surface, and placing the article on the adhesive on the surface. | 01-31-2013 |
20130154776 | Control of Magnetically Actuated Tools in any Position Using a Rotating Magnetic Source - Systems and methods utilize a rotating magnetic field to drive a magnetically actuated device where the source of the rotating magnetic field is not constrained to a particular orientation with respect to the device. In one embodiment a rotating permanent magnet is utilized to actuate a magnetically actuated device where the magnet is not constrained to any position relative to the magnetically actuated device, such as the radial or axial position. Accordingly, the rotating permanent magnet may be directed in a manner to avoid collisions or other obstacles in a workspace while still effectively driving the magnetically actuated device. | 06-20-2013 |
20130169390 | AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION - A vehicle including a first magnetic device, and an engine having a rotating component on which the first magnetic device is located. The vehicle may also include a central processing computer, a second magnetic device, a first shaft, a second shaft, and wheels. The first magnetic device is adapted to generate a first electrical signal through the rotating movement of the first magnetic device on the rotating component of the engine. The first electrical signal is supplied to the central processing computer. The central processing computer is programmed to supply a second electrical signal to the second magnetic device. The second magnetic device creates a magnetic field in response to the second electrical signal which causes the first shaft to turn. The first shaft causes a second shaft to turn which turns the wheels. | 07-04-2013 |
20130169391 | ENCLOSED PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY - An enclosed proximity switch assembly includes a top enclosure and a bottom enclosure that are coupled to form an interior volume. A shaft protrusion upwardly extends from a top surface of the top enclosure, and an interior bore portion having an enclosed volume is defined within the shaft protrusion to form a portion of the interior volume. A first end of a vertical shaft is rotatably disposed within the interior bore portion such that the shaft rotates relative to the top and bottom enclosures. A samarium cobalt target magnet is coupled to the shaft, and the target magnet interacts with a samarium cobalt driver magnet within a proximity switch when the target magnet is rotated within a predetermined distance of a top portion of the proximity switch. The interaction causes a switch to move from a first state to a second state, or vice versa. | 07-04-2013 |
20130181794 | SELECTIVELY BIASED ROBOT MECHANISM PLATFORM FOR A STORAGE LIBRARY - Systems and methods are described for providing selective biasing of a platform in context of one or more modules. While moving in the Z-direction with respect to the modules, the platform travels in an unbiased manner. For example, one or more alignment features on the platform are engaged with one or more alignment features on the modules to allow the platform to substantially float within an X-Y region defined by the alignment features. When the platform reaches its desired Z-location, magnetic features bias the platform into a substantially locked and repeatable X-Y position (e.g., using permanent magnets and/or electromagnets). In some embodiments, the platform is locked into an accurate position to allow a robotic mechanism of a storage library to move around efficiently within the modules while still being able to perform operations that involve accurate positioning (e.g., pick and place operations on media cartridges). | 07-18-2013 |
20130200965 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE - A control device is provided that includes a plate and a control unit. The control unit has a rotary unit designed as a transmitter unit and a receiver unit. The transmitter unit has a top surface and a bottom side, wherein a base is formed on the bottom side in a center region and a first magnetizable element or a first magnet for positioning the transmitter unit at a predefined position over the receiver unit is arranged in the center region. In a rest position the transmitter unit rests with the base on the plate and the axis of rotation extends essentially parallel to the normal of the plate, or the transmitter unit is tilted into an operating position such that the base rests only partially on the plate and the axis of rotation is tilted relative to the normal of the plate. | 08-08-2013 |
20130214887 | ACCESSORY DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT - A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device. | 08-22-2013 |
20130278365 | MAGNETIC CLIMBING SYSTEM - A magnetic climbing system comprising a plurality of magnet units adapted to be attached to the body of a user or to a robot or robot platform is described. The magnet units each comprise a permanent magnet unit for generating an attractive force between the magnet unit and a ferrous or magnetic structure. The magnet units further comprise an electromagnet arranged to operate in a first and a second state thereby generating a different magnetic flux leaving the magnet unit (and thus required for generating the attractive force). As such, the magnetic climbing system as described enables the generation of larger attractive forces, compared to known climbing systems. As a consequence, the climbing system according to the present invention may pose less stringent conditions to the friction coefficient of the surface that is climbed. It also creates the possibility of ceiling walking. | 10-24-2013 |
20130307651 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A MAGNETIC FIELD - A system for providing a magnetic field wherein the system has a magnet exhibiting a magnetic surface field of 1,550 Gauss; said magnet incorporated into a securing article; and said securing article is constructed and arranged to attach to a wearer. | 11-21-2013 |
20130328648 | MAGNETIC SHIELDING APPARATUS - An apparatus comprising: a transducer configured to generate a static magnetic field; at least one magnet plate configured with respect to the transducer to produce a magnetically shielded region from the static magnetic field; and at least one further plate located between the transducer and an exterior of the apparatus and within the magnetically shielded region wherein the at least one magnetic shielding plate is configured to form a trap for particles. | 12-12-2013 |
20130342295 | MAGNETIC ANCHOR - A magnetic anchor that is attachable to a computing unit via a magnetic field. The magnetic anchor further includes a locking mechanism that enables its attachment/detachment to a surface area of the computing unit—and further connects to a cable that is fastened to a secured location. | 12-26-2013 |
20140028419 | CONTROLLING DEVICE - A controlling device includes a controlling device main unit and a terminal block attached removably to the controlling device main unit. The terminal block is provided with first through N | 01-30-2014 |
20140043121 | ACCESSORY DEVICE - A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043122 | Magnetically Initiated Actuation Mechanism - This invention relates generally to remote actuation of a device positioned in a borehole. | 02-13-2014 |
20140055222 | Ionization by Magnetic Induction for Natural Gas - A magnetic ionization device is disclosed that reduces harmful Greenhouse Gases produced by the incomplete combustion of liquid or gaseous fossil fuels and increases performance efficiency. The magnetic ionization device comprises a pair of brackets secured together around a natural gas line, and at least two permanent rare earth magnet secured to the pair of brackets. The pair of brackets each comprises an interior surface and an exterior surface, and are generally curved or C-shaped. Furthermore, the brackets comprise a recess for receiving a portion of a natural gas line. Once the permanent rare earth magnets are secured to the brackets, the brackets and magnets can be coated with plastic, powder metal, or any other suitable protective layer as is known in the art. The pair of brackets is then secured together around a natural gas line via plastic ties, nuts, bolts, and/or washers, etc. | 02-27-2014 |
20140077909 | MAGNETIC DEVICE USING PERMANENT MAGNETS - Provided is a magnetic device using permanent magnets according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In more detail, the present invention relates to a magnetic device using permanent magnets that can form a high magnetic field using a first permanent magnet and a second permanent magnet to perform various kinds of magnetic field application experiments, in particular, can be used for a single crystal growth, generation of polarized neutrons, and the like, and easily manufactured with a simple configuration and secure sufficient durability. | 03-20-2014 |
20140091887 | METHOD FOR ISOLATION OF VIBRATION - A multi-level magnetic system includes first and second magnetic structures and transitions between an attract mode and a repel mode when the first and second magnetic structures are separated by an equilibrium separation distance. The multi-level magnetic system is placed between two objects and configured to oscillate about the equilibrium separation distance in response to a vibration from a motion source. The oscillation about the equilibrium separation distance causes the multi-level magnetic system to function as a low pass filter that substantially attenuates vibrations above a cutoff frequency thereby limiting the conducting of the vibration between the two objects. | 04-03-2014 |
20140125436 | MAGNETIC CIRCUIT AND KEY INPUT DEVICE - There is provided a magnetic circuit including a first magnetic body configured to include a magnet and a yoke plate, and a second magnetic body. The yoke plate forms an opening space at a position facing the second magnetic body. The magnet is disposed in the opening space or at a position sandwiched between the yoke plates. | 05-08-2014 |
20140132374 | DRIFT TUBE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND DRIFT TUBE - The present invention provides a drift tube manufacturing method and a drift tube which can reduce cost while securing an adequate level of particle beam focusing performance. The method includes: a magnet housing stage of housing a predetermined number of permanent magnets in a housing, which has a through-hole at a center part and an annular magnet housing space on an outer circumferential side of the through-hole, from an opening part of the magnet housing space into the magnet housing space; a welding stage of setting a lid for covering the opening part on the opening part, and welding the lid and the housing by laser beam welding. At least a surface of the housing and a surface of the lid are formed of copper. | 05-15-2014 |
20140159839 | CASE FOR PORTABLE DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN OPERATION OF TURNING A SCREEN OF THE PORTABLE DEVICE ON AND OFF BY USING SAME - The present invention relates to a protective case incorporating a magnet in a portion facing a magnetism sensor of a portable device, and to a method for controlling the action of turning the screen of the portable device on and off by using same, and relates to an invention for providing a function whereby it is possible to automatically turn the screen on and off depending on the action of the screen-protecting cover of the case, through the use of a method involving the incorporation of a geomagnetic sensor and of a magnet in a position corresponding thereto. | 06-12-2014 |
20140176269 | DEVICE FOR TRACKED WHEEL WITH MAGNETIC BAND - Improved device ( | 06-26-2014 |
20140184368 | CORRELATED MAGNETIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - An improved magnetic system includes a first magnetic structure comprising a first plurality of magnetic sources having a first polarity pattern, a second magnetic structure comprising a second plurality of magnetic sources having a second polarity pattern and at least one mechanical support structure. The first magnetic structure is movable relative to the second magnetic structure. The first and second magnetic structures are engaged and produce a peak spatial force when in a correlated state where the first and second polarity patterns are aligned. The first and second magnetic structures produce an off peak spatial force when in a decorrelated state where the first and second polarity patterns are misaligned, w off peak spatial force resulting from cancellation of at least one repel force by at least one attract force. The at least one mechanical support structure can be engaged to augment the peak spatial force to secure the first and second magnetic structures and can be disengaged to allow the first and second magnetic structures to be disengaged when said first and second magnetic structures are in a decorrelated state. | 07-03-2014 |
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20150048912 | ETERNAL ENGINE - Use energy resource from gravity (magnetic force) of permanent magnet and apply the principle of “Magnetic field, magnetic force of permanent magnet was holding (stopped), can not get out of the closed environment of a metal with very high magnetic permeability”, along with applying laws of physics and the physical-chemical properties different types of material in nature. Eternal Engine invented in the form of a cylinder system, operated by the innovative method that closed-open automatically the fixed magnetic force of permanent magnets. | 02-19-2015 |
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