MAGNETIC FUEL CANISTER
This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that stabilize a magnetic fuel canister. The invention can prevent a magnetic fuel canister from moving during transit.
This application claims priority to provisional application 61/470,317 filed on Mar. 31, 2011.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to magnetic fuel canisters and other means of transporting small quantities of fuel.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPortable fuel canisters can be commonly found in cars or trucks. Presently these canisters have difficulties associated with an inability to remain stationary during transit. Current technology fails to adequately secure the portable fuel canister leaving it susceptible to tipping over and spilling potentially hazardous contents. No previous technology has addressed how to avoid sparking a combustible liquid in a magnetic container. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 6,193,202 teaches a magnetized cup to use for drinking a beverage. It does not teach a rubber layer necessary to avoid static electricity. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 6,786,349 by Najd teaches a refuse container that cannot be tipped over. Again, it does not teach a rubberized coating necessary to prevent static electricity and it teaches no theory of how to safely contain hazardous material. Likewise, U.S. Pat. No. 7,021,594 by Exler teaches a folding magnetic holding wrap for a cup or mug, while it does teach using a magnet to hold a container into place, it offers no theory of how to do this safely for hazardous materials.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention includes methods, systems, and other means for a magnetic fuel canister. The magnetic fuel canister comprises a container, which is mechanically coupled to a handle, a spout, and a rubber coating. The rubber coating is mechanically coupled to a magnet. In some embodiments this magnet may be a permanent magnet base, a series of permanent magnets or a tote mechanically coupled to a magnet.
Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:
Embodiments of the present invention overcome many of the obstacles associated with magnetic fuel canisters, and now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings that show some, but not all embodiments of the claimed inventions. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
Claims
1. A magnetic fuel canister comprising,
- a container mechanically coupled to a handle, a spout, and a rubber coating;
- where the rubber coating is mechanically coupled to a magnet.
2. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising,
- where the magnet is a permanent magnet base.
3. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising,
- where the magnet is a series of permanent magnets.
4. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising,
- where the magnet is a tote further comprising a permanent magnet base.
5. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising,
- where the magnet is a tote further comprising a series of permanent magnets.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 29, 2012
Publication Date: Oct 4, 2012
Inventor: John Charles Elliott Cannady (Ada, OK)
Application Number: 13/433,964