Abstract: A hangable wall calendar has a stack of sheets that are bound at one edge with a spiral binding or other suitable flip binding. The calendar may have a stitch binding, or be cloth-bound or stapled. An elongated generally tubular hanger member for the calendar has a generally D-shaped profile, with a magnetic strip on the back and a slot running along a bottom wall. The slot is narrower than the diameter of the flip binding but large enough to accomodate the stack of sheets. The calendar can be slipped out of the holder and flipped to a different sheet, and then slid back into place. Alternatively, the hanger member can have a generally P-shaped profile.

Abstract: A promotional article for use in establishments such as bars or restaurants has the shape of a suspended enlarged replica of a beer bottle cap. The replica houses a magnet which enables discarded beer bottle caps to be attached underneath the promotional article. Eventually a cluster of beer bottle caps is created which further enhances the appeal of the promotional article. Two embodiments of the article are disclosed.

Abstract: A system for displaying products generally forming a queue on a display surface comprising a receiving apparatus operable for receiving products to be displayed. The receiving apparatus includes a surface for receiving the products in a queue. The surface has front and rear portions and is magnetically attracted to a magnet. The system also has an arranging mechanism operable for moving the products selectively and manually from the rear portion of the surface towards the front portion of the surface. The arranging mechanism comprises a positioning element having a vertical portion adapted to engage the rear product in the queue from the rear side of the product and has a horizontal portion extending parallel to the surface towards the front portion of the surface. The first and second elements each have a base with an upper and lower portion. The first and second elements are spaced apart and define a channel to receive and to support the products on the upper portions.

Abstract: A storing system for compact discs includes at least one metal clip (1) made of sheet metal adapted to be secured to the back of each compact disc box (2). Each clip (1) has a flange gripping the underside of the box, the clip (1) extending around the back face and the front face of the box to a second flange extending into the box (2) between the box and the box cover (3), the clip (1) thereby being biased and clamped to the box by the flanges. The system also includes a magnet bar (4) to which the compact disc box (2) may be easily secured by means of the metal clip (1).

Abstract: A tool holder includes three degrees of adjustment to fit over the engine compartment of most any vehicle. The tool holder includes a tray rotatably attached to a telescoping arm which in turn is supported by two rotatable leg supports. The assembly is adapted to rest upon a vehicle's front fenders and straddle the engine compartment. In one embodiment of the invention, a tool holding magnet is used instead of the tray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for storing and arranging a plurality of compact disks against a wall. The device includes a metal channel which has a substantially C-shaped cross-section and which is dimensioned to receive an integral number of compact disk storage cases along its length. Mounting means are included to enable the channel member to be mounted against a wall. Furthermore, a plurality of magnets are provided. Each of these magnets are adhesively secured at approximately one-half inch from a top edge of a storage case for a compact disk. This magnet enables the individual storage case to be magnetically secured upon the front side of the channel member such that the rear surface of the storage case is positioned against the front side of the channel member. Furthermore, the distance between the magnet and the top edge of the storage case enables the case to be pivoted out of the channel member.

Abstract: A fender cover is comprised of a soft resilient layer having one or two resilient non-porous layers attached to the top or bottom of the soft layer. A plurality of spaced apart and linearly aligned magnets is attached to the fender cover for holding the fender cover to a metal surface and for holding tools and other objects that a technician may need. The distances between various magnets is non-symmetric.

Abstract: A storage case is disclosed for storing screwdriver tips. It includes a circular body and a rotary disk. The circular body is provided with a plurality of storage slots arranged circularly for keeping a plurality of screwdriver tips. The rotary disk is fastened pivotally with the circular body such that the circular body is superimposed by the rotary disk. The rotary disk is provided with a tip retrieving hole corresponding in location to the storage slots of the circular body. The tip retrieving hole is provided at one end thereof with an arcuate block having a bevel through hole for receiving a magnetic block capable of attracting one of the plurality of screwdriver tips, when the tip retrieving hole of the rotary disk is located over a predetermined storage slot of the circular body.

Abstract: A casing with multiple bar magnets attached to the inner side of a casing back panel. A non-magnetic cover encloses the magnets in the casing and provides a flat surface for engaging tools and other objects. The casing has handles on the casing side panels to permit easy carrying and a means for hanging the casing in a variety of work locations.

Abstract: A record keeping holder having a C-shaped or U-shaped bracket for removably holding a tape marker flag dispenser containing multiple tape flags of various colors and a writing surface suitable for recording information pertaining to food items placed in a food storage unit, such as a refrigerator or freezer. The holder is provided with a color coded bar adjacent to the writing surface having color indicators that correspond to the tape flag colors and a writing instrument holder adapted for removably holding a writing instrument. In use, a single tape flag is placed on a food storage container to designate, in conjunction with the writing surface, what food item is contained therein. Later retrieval of the food item is facilitated by the sighting of the tape flag corresponding to the color indicator adjacent to the description previously recorded on the writing surface.

Abstract: A bulletin board structure includes a ferromagnetic board which is coated that it can be written on, and a container removably mounted on a lower end of the board. The container includes a plurality of upwardly open compartments. At least one of the compartments has slots formed in opposing walls thereof for receiving the axle stubs of a tape roll. The container can also include holes for receiving hooks.

Abstract: A hanger device is provided for harmless removable attachment to sheet material. It includes a hook member for releasably suspending an article, a magnetic base member integral with the hook member and engageable with one surface of the sheet material, and a ferrous backing member engageable with an opposite surface of the sheet material and generally coextensive with the base member. In this manner, the base member and the backing member are drawn together by the magnetic flux and held firmly but removably in engagement with the sheet material. In one embodiment, the base member remains substantially fixed relative to the backing member. In another embodiment, the base member is easily rotatable relative to the backing member. In still another embodiment, the base member includes a sheet of flexible magnetized plastic material having a mounting surface engageable with the sheet material and an opposite passive surface to which a boss element integral with the hook member is bonded.

Abstract: The magnetic socket holder according to the present invention includes a plurality magnets and associated posts which are adapted to receive sockets of varying sizes. The invention provides ready access to each socket and allows easy one handed removal and replacement of sockets. The magnetic socket holder includes a base having a series of recesses and magnets disposed in each of the recesses. Each of the magnets is provided with an associated post which is adapted to be receive within a socket. The posts and the magnets are preferably mounted to the base by a rivet. The magnets create a magnetic field which is sufficient to retain the sockets on the posts. While the combination of all the magnets provides a magnetic field which is sufficient to retain the socket holder and attached sockets on a support surface.

Abstract: A magnetic tool management system with a magnetically attracting material having a number of spaced apart apertures of a size and shape for accommodating at least one surface of a tool. The magnetically attracting member optionally has indicia disposed thereon describing a tool corresponding to at least one of the apertures. The apertures are generally organized in a substantially planar array. The array includes substantially circular apertures which hold sockets in a variant. Optionally, an overlay is applied to the magnetically attracting member. The overlay has optional indicia thereon describing a tool corresponding to at least one of the respective apertures. The tool management system further includes a plurality of sockets disposed within the substantially circular apertures, and is used in a tool box having at least one accessible compartment. The tool box has tools, or portions thereof, such as sockets disposed in the apertures of the tool management system.

Abstract: A sliding pull-out shelf comprising a shelf board, a shelf bracket with at least one shelf bracket tang, a pair of vertical supports spaced a predetermined distance apart, a pair of telescopic slider mechanisms, a magnet, and a magnetic anchor. Each telescopic slider mechanism attaches each shelf board side to each shelf bracket. Each shelf bracket is secured to each vertical support with the shelf bracket tang which is inserted into the vertical support vertical slots. Each shelf bracket is secured to each vertical support such that the shelf brackets project horizontally and parallel to each other. The magnetic anchor lies in the same plane as the vertical supports and is located midway between the vertical supports. The magnet is attached to the shelf board and contacts the magnetic anchor when the shelf is fully against the vertical supports.

Abstract: A holder for supporting magnetic cylindrical tools of varying diameter such as wrench sockets, drill bits, etc. in order. A member having a series of recesses having shapes corresponding to the tools to be held is backed by an elongated magnet. In one embodiment, the member is a non-magnetic material and the magnet is made up of a plurality of transverse magnetic regions, having alternately north and south pole regions on the surface toward the recesses, with the lines between adjacent north and south regions aligned with the centerline of the recesses and a narrow non-magnetized region separating each pair of adjacent magnetic regions. The magnet may be in the form of individual magnet pairs spaced along a magnetic metal sheet with the interface between each magnet pair aligned with a recess. A magnet layer may be provided on the back of the metal sheet so that the assembly may be mounted on a magnetic metal surface. Other variations in magnet and recess structure are described.

Abstract: A magnetic tool organizer has a top body member having a plurality of spaced apart body member apertures of a size and shape for accommodating at least one surface of a tool. The apertures am organized in a planar array according to an outline of at least one surface of a tool. The magnetic organizer has a bottom body member, and a magnetic segment having a plurality of spaced apart apertures complimentary to at least part of the top body member apertures. The magnetic segment is interposed between the top body member and the bottom body member. A method of manufacturing a tool display includes the steps of self-assembling a magnetically attracting tool retaining apparatus to a plurality of magnetically attractable tools by automatically positioning tools in apertures disposed on the tool retaining apparatus with a strong magnetic force emanating from the tool retaining apparatus as a result of the arrangement of the components of the tool retaining apparatus.

Abstract: A portable flag stand is described which is designed for supporting flags having magnetic base portions and to improve the storage, portability, and arrangement of such flags. The portable flag stand includes a main body portion, a handle and a fold out support for propping the stand in an open position.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding hair styling tools and appliances from a vertical support surface. The apparatus comprises, generally, a releasable base used to attach the apparatus to a wall or other vertical surface, a magnetized arm extending from the base and being frictionally attached for restrained movement about a vertical axis and a bracket extending from the magnetized arm for holding non-magnetic hair styling tools such as a hair dryer. In different embodiments, the bracket is optional and the base may be permanently attached to a vertical support surface.

Abstract: A holder for supporting magnetic cylindrical tools of varying diameter such as wrench sockets, drill bits, etc. in order. A member having a series of recesses having shapes corresponding to the tools to be held is backed by an elongated magnet. In one embodiment, the .member is a non-magnetic material and the magnet is made up of a plurality of transverse magnetic regions, having alternately north and south pole regions on the surface toward the recesses, with the lines between adjacent north and south regions aligned with the centerline of the recesses and a narrow non-magnetized region separating each pair of adjacent magnetic regions. In a second embodiment, the member is formed from a magnetic a U-shaped sheet with the recesses formed in opposed sidewalls.

Abstract: A remote control device carousel comprising: a base formed in a generally rectangular configuration with an upper surface and a lower surface and positioned horizontally in the operative orientation, two brackets being formed as generally planar members each being centrally positioned upon the upper surface of the base, each bracket including a generally circular shaped aperture; and a rotatable block formed as a generally rectangular shaped hollow box, the outer surface of the block including a thin layer of magnetic sheet metal, each of the ends of the block including an aperture, the block being affixed between the brackets with cooperatively coupled nuts and bolts.

Abstract: A magnetically mounted tool pouch including a soft flexible fabriclike protective panel member having a plurality of magnets distributed therein for the purpose of holding the panel member to the side of an automobile and furthermore the panel member has a series of pouches affixed to an outer surface for the purpose of holding tools. The magnetically mounted tool pouch is generally used by personnel working beneath a vehicle on a movable platform commonly referred to as a creeper thereby protecting the automobile side panels from grease and damage from the hands of a mechanic moving to and from the vehicle underside. And the magnetically mounted tool pouch provides rapid tool access by holding tools frequently needed by the mechanic within easy reach.

Abstract: A holder for supporting magnetic cylindrical tools of varying diameter such as wrench sockets, drill bits, etc. in order. A member having a series of recesses having shapes corresponding to the tools to be held is backed by an elongated magnet. In one embodiment, the member is a non-magnetic material and the magnet is made up of a plurality of transverse magnetic regions, having alternately north and south poles on the surface toward the recesses, with the pole lines between adjacent north and south regions aligned with the centerline of the recesses. Preferably, a narrow non-magnetized region separates each pair of adjacent north and south pole regions. In a second embodiment, the member is formed from a magnetic a U-shaped sheet with the recesses formed in opposed sidewalls. The magnet is held between the sidewalls below the recesses and has two longitudinally arranged north and south poses at the surface toward the recesses, with the pole line running longitudinally along the center of the magnet.

Abstract: A paper feeder is arranged so that a hand-carry type portable printer per se is mounted thereon, and a magnetic repulsion and/or a mechanical engagement are utilized to properly orientate and position the printer with respect to the base frame, when mounting the printer on the base frame.

Abstract: A spice container assembly includes a removable closure body for a spice container that is detachably secured to a stationary tubular holder. The spice container in turn, is held by the closure body via a magnet, to facilitate one-handed removal of a unit comprising the spice container and the closure body from the holder. The spice container is retained in or on the closure body by a magnetic force which is used to seal the spice container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for magnetically holding sockets in a desired horizontal sequence. One embodiment of the device is substantially rectangular having a plurality of parallel channels of descending circumference adapted to receive corresponding socket heads from a standard or long socket set. The device promotes a plurality of magnetic arcs, having pole lines parallel to the channels, for engagement to the exterior circumference of the cylindrical sockets. The magnetic attraction properties of the device offer a significant improvement over the prior art while simultaneously providing maximum visibility of the socket heads which facilitate retrieval by an individual.

Abstract: A magnetic slide loading is used with automated cell counting equipment or manual optical microscopes to measure the number of cells in a fluid biological sample. A slide having a defined volume region holds the sample for measurement. A cover slip is placed over the defined volume region creating an enclosed volume. An actuable holder clamp is placed over the slide securing it as well as the cover slip in position by virtue of magnets secured to the bottom of the device exerting a magnetic force upon the holder clamp such that it is attracted toward the slide forcing the cover slip to flatten, thereby removing any defects or distortions from the volume. This action ensures that the volume has a uniform depth allowing accurate measurement of cell concentration within the biological sample.

Abstract: A magnetic tool holder includes a generally elongate body member having a first surface and a second surface and having a longitudinal channel running along at least a portion of the first surface; a receiving magnet, disposed in the longitudinal channel; and detent structure provided on the receiving magnet and the longitudinal channel, whereby the receiving magnet is held in place in the longitudinal channel when the detent structure on the receiving magnet and the longitudinal channel are engaged. A mounting magnet is disposed on the second surface, whereby the tool holder can be magnetically mounted to a metallic work surface. The detent structure may preferably include at least one indentation disposed along at least one side of the receiving magnet, and at least one projection disposed along at least one inner side surface of the longitudinal channel for engaging the indentation of the receiving magnet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to means and methods for testing microelectronic parts and devices including a special fixture that provides a stable support for holding packaged integrated circuit boards and the like at a specially selected angle in an environmental or humidity testing chamber. A plurality of holes are defined into a sloping surface of a plastic block, into which magnets are strategically placed to define a preselected pattern. Packaged parts are then placed on the magnets and secured thereto by the magnetic attraction through the package between the magnet and the lid of the part packaged. Thus mounted, the parts are maintain at a 45.degree. angle and all surfaces are exposed equally to the settling fog within the chamber.

Abstract: A cartridge loader with a removable magazine that has slots for data storage cartridges. The loader has a tilting bin-like receiver in an opening in its front panel for receiving the magazine. The magazine includes a push-push mechanism associated with each of its cartridge storage cells. The magazine has a handle and a surface, preferably a thumb rail near the front, offset from the handle and placed in an area proximal to a usual resting position of a digit of a user, allowing the user to alter the magazine's attitude. The magazine includes a guide channel that interacts with a rib on the receiver to guide the magazine in the receiver. The magazine may have a center of gravity aligned with the handle, to cause the magazine to hang at a tilted attitude corresponding to the tilt angle of the receiver.

Abstract: The tool storage system of the present invention comprises a framework, one or more pivot pins, a plurality of swinging arms, and an attachment assembly for each swinging arm. The framework is configured to attach to the front, top, or end of a conventional tool cabinet or to be constructed as part of a custom tool cabinet. The pivot pins are connected to the framework in a manner that permits their removal. Each swinging arm is connected to an attachment assembly which is pivotally mounted to one of the pivot pins, thereby permitting the swinging arms to pivotally swing from a storage mode to a ready access position. Each swinging arm comprises a magnetic material to which tools may be secured by magnetic attraction. Since the swinging arms swing into a position for ready access, tools may be magnetically secured to both the front and back of each swinging arm. For large and/or heavy tools, two or more adjacent swinging arms may be used to secure the tools.

Abstract: An article holder having a pair of plate members, and a magnetic member or magnet releasably holding the pair of plate members. Each plate member is magnetically attracted to the magnet, and each plate member has a recess wherein articles, such as nuts or bolts or tools are releasably held.

Abstract: A hygienic magnetic toothbrush mounting system is disclosed. The system includes a mounting member and at least one toothbrush. The toothbrush has a small thin sheet metal element of non-corrosive magnetic material secured to the back of the toothbrush handle. The mounting member is formed of translucent plastic and includes at least one recess for receiving the toothbrush. Each recess has a small, high strength permanent magnet secured into the mounting member such that the outer surface of the magnet is flush with the bottom of the recess. The recess is shaped to position the toothbrush laterally and vertically within the recess. The translucent configuration of the mounting member and the relatively small configuration of the permanent magnet and the sheet metal element permit easy visual inspection of said system to insure hygienic cleanliness of the system.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting to an interior surface of a trunk lid or a forward interior wall of a truck bed for support and transport of various bag members thereon for the convenience of suspending the bags containing transportable articles therewithin. The apparatus includes a bar member mounting magnetic and suction members to provide selective securement to the trunk lid or truck bed wall respectively. A modification of the invention includes a framework, with the framework including an upper bar pivotally mounting magnet and suction cup members for their selective use, wherein a lower bar includes a plurality of hangers and the bar is provided with spaced "U" shaped recesses for receiving coat hanger members thereon for transport of garments.

Abstract: A card filing assembly in which file cards are accommodated in a tray or other holder dimensioned to store a stack of cards, each of which at its lower edge has a stripe or band of ferromagnetic material attached thereto. The file card holder is provided with opposing side walls to confine the stack of cards to the holder and a pair of parallel rails each defined by a transversely-polarized permanent magnet strip running the length of the holder and sandwiched between opposing pole pieces. The cards stored in the holder bridge the rails, with their lower edges resting on the pole pieces, whereby the cards are held to the rails by magnetic attraction, yet the cards so held may be angled to facilitate their inspection or slid along the rails, or removed from the rails without, in doing so, in any way mutilating the cards.

Abstract: A magnetically suspended rack for drying plastic bags consisting of a magnet attached to a supporting structure. The supporting structure, which can take many forms, can be constructed as a sphere created by two hoops, one inside the other and atttached by rivets so that the inner hoop can rotate on an axis inside the outer hoop.The support structure with attached magnet is placed inside a wet plastic bag. The said magnet is used to attach the said plastic bag with the said support structure inside to a metal surface. The said support structure holds the said plastic bag open to promote air circulation and consequent drying of the inside of said plastic bag.

Abstract: A device for magnetically securing socket wrench heads. The device includes a body member having a plurality of bores therethrough for receiving socket wrench heads. A flexible cover member is attached to the lower surface of said body member. The cover member is formed from non-metallic binding material having magnetic particles embedded therein. The socket wrench heads may be disposed within the bores and are magnetically attracted to the magnetic material of the cover member thereby maintaining said socket wrench heads within said bores. The cover member also supports the body member when placed against a metallic surface. The cover member also facilitates the one-handed removal and replacement of socket wrench heads from the device.

Abstract: A tool tray arrangement, including a magnetic hanging bracket, is disclosed. The bracket is swingably attached to the end walls of the tray. The tray's box may include a parabolic, concave or coved edges so that articles placed in the box will tend to gravitate toward the box's center. The device is particularly helpful when it is important to have a storage tray available at the point of repair when engaged in automobile repair or maintenance projects.

Abstract: An improvement in a mechanic's creeper whereby a Z-shaped shelf member with a powerful magnet is attached to an edge of the creeper. The shelf member with its magnet holds tools in such a way that the tools can be readily accessible to the mechanic.

Abstract: A tool caddy is disclosed herein for releasably retaining a plurality of hand tools and hand tool accessories, which includes a base having a plurality of resilient retainers mounted thereon adapted to snap-lock with tools or accessories. An attachment device is carried on the base for detachably mounting the caddy to the wrist, belt or tool so that the accessories are readily available to the user during a work procedure. The attachment device may take the form of a hook and pile fastener directly carried on the base or carried on the ends of a strap. A belt loop is also contemplated as an attachment device.

Abstract: A magnetic display holder for hair bows and other accessories having ferromagnetic parts comprising a base defining an outer peripheral edge and a top defining an outer peripheral edge. At least one support member connects the top and base together and supports the top in vertically spaced-apart relation to the base. A thin sheet or a plurality of thin bow-holding strips are connected to the respective peripheral edges of the top and base and extend substantially vertically between the base and the top of the display holder. Each of the strips define an outwardly facing side and an obverse inwardly-facing side. A plurality of magnets are positioned in vertically spaced-apart relation along the inwardly facing side of the bow-holding strips.The magnets exert sufficient magnetic attraction through the bow-holding strips to hold bows or other accessories having ferromagnetic parts solely by magnetic attraction to the outwardly facing side of the strip opposite the magnets.

Abstract: A magnetic knife holder has the magnets covered top and bottom by a cowling. The cowling have a curved entry to guide the knife to the magnets. The cowlings have a restricted rear exit slot to reduce the angle of movement of knife with respect to the magnets if the knife is accidentally struck, to thereby assist in retaining the knife on the magnets.

Abstract: A toothbrush storage mechanism that includes a number of rectangular boxes having permanent magnets thereon for attaching the individual boxes to a magnetically permeable mounting plate carried on a bathroom wall. The individual boxes can be selectively removed from the mounting plate and placed in a suitcase when it is desired to go on an overnight trip (when the contained toothbrush will be needed).

Abstract: A key keeper for use with keys comprising two wooden frames. Hinges pivotally connect the two frames such that the front frame is overlying the back frame. The front frame defining a picture frame and including matting enclosing its backside, the front frame containing clear glass and matted picture, the backside of the front frame further including a metal tab attached thereto. The back frame having a means for attaching to a wall and being completely enclosed on its backside with a piece of sheet metal backing. The back frame including a round magnet disposed in an inset in a front surface which is aligned with the metal tab on the backside of the front frame. The magnet will magnetically engage the metal tab thereby holding the two frames together in a closed position. A magnetic holding device comprising a strip of metal and a strip of magnetic tape attached to the backside of the metal strip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for hanging boots comprising a mounting bar and a plurality of clips, one for each boot. The mounting bar can be secured to a vertical or horizontal surface and includes a metallic contact surface and an upwardly directed supporting surface. Each clip includes two spring-biased leg members for grasping an article and a magnet for securing the clip to the metallic contact surface of the mount. The upwardly directed supporting surface prevents the clips from sliding off the contact surface because of the weight of the supported boot.

Abstract: A magnetic golf club holding apparatus including a magnetic device which will hold golf clubs in an address position by magnetic forces acting on the club head of such golf clubs. Additionally, golf clubs may be displayed, with a golf club head up or down, by a magnetic structure which holds an intermediate portion of the metal golf club shaft. Telescoping handles on the golf clubs being displayed, in conjunction with indicia on the golf club shaft, allows a golfer to be properly fitted for a proper size and type of grip, and a proper length while the golf club is being held in a proper address position. Also, the golf club holding magnetic devices are versatile enough to be utilized by attachment to a wall or to a slat wall.

Abstract: A display shelf system that includes at least one shelf that is preferably titled from the horizontal and dividers that are releasably secured to the shelf to segregate merchandise and said dividers include securement to affix the same to the shelf and indexing provided on the shelf and dividers to align and position said dividers with respect to said shelf.

Abstract: A magnetic golf club holding apparatus including a magnetic device which will hold golf clubs in an address position by magnetic forces acting on the club head of such golf clubs. Additionally, golf clubs may be displayed, with a golf club head up or down, by a magnetic structure which holds an intermediate portion of the metal golf club shaft. Telescoping handles on the golf clubs being displayed, in conjunction with indicia on the golf club shaft, allows a golfer to be properly fitted for a proper size and type of grip, and a proper length while the golf club is being held in a proper address position. Also, the golf club holding magnetic devices are versatile enough to be utilized by attachment to a wall or to a slat wall.

Abstract: A magnetic penholder and magnetic pen set which comprises a base (1) with magnet (5) therein with one magnetic pole facing upwards. Pen (2) includes a magnet (8) therein which is attracted by the magnet (5) of the base, so that the pen will rotate until an opposite pole is exposed. The curved surface of the base provides substantially a point area of contact between the base and pen.

Abstract: A needle case for needlecraft work has a magnet on one side to allow the case to be held on the magnet board. The magnet holds the case for mounting but does not hold the needles within the case. A needle threader has a flat threader that can be inserted through the eye of a needle until an eye of the threader extends through the needle. A shoulder on the needle threader stops the needle, and a notch in the threader communicates with the eye of the threader for ease in passing yarn into the eye of the threader. The needle threader is made of a ferromagnetic material, and may be held on the magnet of the needle case. Further, the needle threader can be held on the magnet of the needle case, and remain there when the needle case is carried by a magnet board.