Magnetic Holder Patents (Class 206/350)
  • Patent number: 11255391
    Abstract: A quick release device of a brake cylinder includes: a first support iron plate; a second support iron plate installed with an interval from a side of the first support iron plate; an iron plate ejector, installed between the first and second support iron plates, for expanding the relative distance between the first and second support iron plates; a wrench assembly, sheathed on the iron plate ejector in a quick release status; and at least one quick release portion, installed at a relative position of the iron plate ejector and the second support iron plate, so that the second support iron plate is in a quick release status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Shuhui Qian
  • Patent number: 11219499
    Abstract: A medical device holder includes a one-piece holder body having end walls, and side walls, extending vertically upward from a base. The end walls are oriented parallel to one another, and the first and the second side walls are oriented so as to converge toward one another in a direction of an opening. A plurality of medical device storage slots are formed by a plurality of internal vertical walls, and a plurality of elongate medical devices wound in opposition to an internal unwinding bias are trapped within the plurality of medical device storage slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: M2 MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Mitchell Kenneth Czapla, Matthew Christopher Nodley
  • Patent number: 11092405
    Abstract: A recoil pad assembly is provided and is configured to be removably attached to a firearm. The recoil pad assembly can include a recoil pad and a tool. The recoil pad can include a body having a first face, a second face, a first end, and a second end. A storage slot can be disposed into the first face of the body. The first face of the body can also include one or more anchors for removably attaching the assembly to the firearm. The tool can include one or more tools in or on its body and can be sized and shaped to be removably coupled to the recoil pad assembly by inserting the tool into the storage slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventor: Shane Keng
  • Patent number: 11048895
    Abstract: A device to detect a presence of a tool by responding to a remote RFID reader. The device includes a body that forms an interior space therein with the body having a window into the interior space. An RFID tag is positioned within the interior space. A biasing member is positioned within the interior space to apply a first force in a first direction to the RFID tag. A magnet is positioned within the interior space and is configured to apply a second force in a second direction to the RFID tag when the body is in the presence of the tool. The RFID tag is movable between first and second positions within the interior space. One of the first and second positions including the RFID tag aligned with the window. The other of the first and second positions including the RFID tag positioned away from the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Matthew Lee Prendergast
  • Patent number: 11029038
    Abstract: According to a further aspect of the disclosure, a support structure for releasable attachment to an appliance includes a support surface, a first lip disposed on one edge of the support surface and at least one magnet disposed on the support surface and engageable with a complementary surface of the appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: BARRY & BAMBOO LLC
    Inventor: Scott James Fleming
  • Patent number: 10948255
    Abstract: A shooting rest is disclosed herein. The shooting rest comprises a body a removable tool attachable to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: Shane Keng
  • Patent number: 10759042
    Abstract: A magnetic holder for sockets made of silicone rubber or similar material that has a series of cylindrical troughs of consistent diameter and a flat surface on the opposing plane. Between the cylindrical troughs and the opposing flat surface are a series of magnets embedded in the rubber. The magnets are position so that one pole is directed towards the cylindrical trough and the opposite pole is directed towards the flat surface. The flat surface can be attached to any ferrous material, while each of the magnets and cylindrical roughs will work together to hold a socket in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventor: Richard Leroy Wilson, III
  • Patent number: 10736709
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. McElhinny, Steven J. Fleck, Joshua J. Hill
  • Patent number: 10602913
    Abstract: A capsule endoscopic system is disclosed, where the system comprises a capsule device and a docking device. The capsule device comprises a battery, a secondary coil, an optical transmitter all enclosed in a capsule housing. The docking device comprises a primary coil to generate an alternating magnetic field, a primary core and optical receiver to receive an optical signal. The alternating magnetic field is coupled to the secondary coil to supply power to the capsule device when the capsule device is at a docked position in the docking device. The primary core is arranged to concentrate the alternating magnetic field on the secondary coil when the capsule device is at the docked position. Furthermore, the capsule endoscopic system is arranged so that an optical path is formed between the optical transmitter and the optical receiver when the capsule device is at the docked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: CAPSOVISION INC.
    Inventors: Gordon C. Wilson, Jiafu Luo, Kang-Huai Wang, Chung-Ta Lee
  • Patent number: 10273616
    Abstract: A caddy for sewing items includes a hollow housing, and first/second elongated permanent magnets contained in the housing. The second magnet is arranged in parallel to and spaced from the first magnet. The housing includes first/second attracting surfaces and an elongated groove between the first and second attracting surfaces. The first magnet has an upper surface S-pole corresponding to the first attracting surface, and the second magnet has an upper surface N-pole corresponding to the second attracting surface. The groove extends in parallel to the first/second magnets and has a first longitudinal edge connected to the first attracting surface and a second longitudinal edge connected to the second attracting surface. The first and second longitudinal edges are curved so that their center portion is higher than other portions as viewed in the direction in which the first/second magnets are spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: CLOVER MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yuji Kawasaki
  • Patent number: 10195735
    Abstract: A socket head storage and portage apparatus is provided wherein a plurality of socket heads is selectively securable and conveniently locatable proximal a user. A body member includes a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A plurality of first apertures is disposed upon the first lateral side, each devised for accommodation of a particularly sized socket head, and a plurality of second apertures is similarly disposed upon the second lateral side. A medial wall member, disposed interiorly along a medial longitudinal axis bisecting the body member, secures each of the plurality of socket heads in contact therewith. A bar member spanning a U-shaped notch in a top side, a pair of hook members securable into a rear side, and at least one magnetic member disposed upon the front side, enable selective attachment to a variety of objects and surfaces in proximity to a user at a job site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Inventor: Joshua Jenkins
  • Patent number: 10167884
    Abstract: An apparatus for removeably attaching an object to a metal surface is provided. The apparatus comprises a loop portion with a top surface and a bottom surface, a hook portion with a top surface and a bottom surface, a connector, and at least one magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Magstrapz, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Bulat
  • Patent number: 10145663
    Abstract: A spare magazine holder for a holster facilitates rapid magazine replacement. Each spare magazine is supported in a well in the holder at a predetermined angle relative to the grip of the pistol in the pistol sleeve to allow for straightforward and rapid exchange. The spare magazine may be substantially parallel or at least near-parallel to the magazine loaded in the grip of the pistol in the pistol sleeve. The holder preferably includes two wells in a vertical stack, each configured to receive a spare magazine at substantially the same angle. One or more fasteners may be provided for adjusting the frictional engagement of the spare magazine disposed in each well. The spare magazine(s) may be disposed in a plane parallel to the plane of the pistol, and this plane may be offset from the plane defined by the grip and the barrel of the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Inventor: Omar-Samir M. Badr
  • Patent number: 10034526
    Abstract: Described is a laser rangefinder holder that is used to couple a laser rangefinder to a solid surface so the laser rangefinder can be easily used during sporting activities. The laser rangefinder holder includes a rangefinder wrap and a buckle ring removeably coupled to the rangefinder wrap. The rangefinder wrap wraps around the laser rangefinder, using the buckle to couple the laser rangefinder holder to the laser rangefinder. One or more magnets coupled to the rangefinder wrap are used to removeably couple the laser rangefinder holder and the laser rangefinder held in the laser rangefinder holder to a metal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Monument Golf LLC
    Inventors: Chad Gamblin, Jeff Eggen
  • Patent number: 10014493
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a heating source, applied in an evaporator of organic light emitting diode to heat a heating container in the evaporator, wherein the heating source comprises a heating coil and a protective component, and the protective component is insulation material, and two ends of the heating coil are connected to a power source to receive voltages to generate heat, and the protective component is located on the heating coil to restrict a deformation range of the heating coil for restricting contact of two adjacent heater strips in the heating coil and preventing the short circuit the two adjacent heater strips. Therefore, the present invention reduces the possibility of the heating coil short circuit and raises the stability of the heating coil, and thus, the stability of the evaporator applied with the heating coil can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Youyuan Kuang
  • Patent number: 10006749
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an ergonomic carrier for firearm magazines. An example device may comprise at least first receptacle to receive a first firearm magazine and a second receptacle to receive a second firearm magazine. The first receptacle may include a first lengthwise dimension and may be arranged at a first angle rotated around the first lengthwise dimension. The second receptacle may include a second lengthwise dimension and may be arranged at a second angle formed between the first lengthwise dimension and the second lengthwise dimension, and at a third angle rotated around the second lengthwise dimension. In at least one embodiment, the first and second receptacles may further include retention features to retain the first and second firearm magazines and/or indexing features to train and/or remind a user regarding proper indexing. The device may further include an attachment so that it may be worn by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: Adam S. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9921031
    Abstract: A holster facilitating rapid magazine replacement includes a pistol sleeve and a spare magazine holder including at least one well configured for receiving a spare magazine. The spare magazine is supported at a predetermined angle relative to the grip of the pistol in the pistol sleeve to allow for straightforward exchange. The spare magazine may be substantially parallel or at least near-parallel to the magazine loaded in the grip of the pistol in the pistol sleeve. The holster preferably includes two wells in a vertical stack, each configured to receive a spare magazine at substantially the same angle. One or more fasteners may be provided for adjusting the frictional engagement of the spare magazine disposed in each well. The spare magazine(s) may be disposed in a plane parallel to the plane of the pistol, and this plane may be offset from the plane defined by the grip and the barrel of the gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Omar-Samir M. Badr
  • Patent number: 9811962
    Abstract: An inventory control system is described that includes a tool storage device including a drawer or a tray providing a pallet, wherein the pallet includes storage locations for objects; a sensing device configured to form an image of the storage locations; and a data processor configured to determine presence or absence of the pallet and presence or absence of objects within the storage locations of the pallet using the information from the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Preston Phillips, David C. Fly, Matthew J. Lipsey, Joseph Chwan, Jr., Frederick J. Rogers
  • Patent number: 9779572
    Abstract: An inventory control system is described that includes a tool storage device including a drawer or a tray providing a pallet, wherein the pallet includes storage locations for objects; a sensing device configured to form an image of the storage locations; and a data processor configured to determine presence or absence of the pallet and presence or absence of objects within the storage locations of the pallet using the information from the image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Preston Phillips, David C. Fly, Matthew J. Lipsey, Joseph Chwan, Jr., Frederick J. Rogers
  • Patent number: 9572568
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS LLC
    Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
  • Patent number: 9144466
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for counting sharps returned to a container. An example method of counting sharps returned to a container having at least two layers of penetrable conductive material includes periodically checking a plurality of circuits formed by the first and second layers of material to determine if each circuit is open or closed, and keeping a count of the number of closed circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: STRYKER COMBO L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael T. McElhinny, Steven J. Fleck, Joshua J. Hill
  • Patent number: 9055831
    Abstract: A bowl includes a flexible, continuous wall; an annular latch disposed on a lower portion of an inner surface of the flexible, continuous wall and inclined downward, inward; a hollow bottom member integrally formed with the flexible, continuous wall; a magnet disposed in the hollow bottom member; an annular groove formed between the annular latch and a joining portion of the inner surface of the flexible, continuous wall and an inner surface of the hollow bottom member; an internally threaded boss disposed on a bottom of the hollow bottom member; and a cover including an externally threaded projection threadedly fastened in the internally threaded boss. An edge of the cover is disposed in the annular groove. A portion of top of the cover adjacent to its edge is urged downward by the annular latch so as to hold the magnet secure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventor: Chin Chuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20140284235
    Abstract: A tool box system. One or more magnets are strategically oriented, aligned, and sized to attract and secure the various types of tools within the tool box. Each magnet can be aligned, oriented, dimensioned, and sized to increase the magnetic field or decrease the magnetic field, depending on the desired strength and direction of the magnetic attraction between the magnets and the tools. The manipulation of each magnet is useful for tailoring a desired magnetic attraction between the tools and the magnets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Osceola Redrick
  • Patent number: 8505420
    Abstract: The magnetized hand tools each include a sleeve of resilient material disposed over each handle or the base of the tool. One or more magnets are installed between the tool handle(s) and the resilient grip(s) covering the handle(s). Alternatively, the tool may have one or more magnets installed in the base, i.e., the drive attachment end, of a socket, with a sleeve being applied over the base of the socket to retain the magnet(s). The socket sleeve has a passage therethrough for the conventional square drive of the ratchet or other tool used to drive the socket. The magnets are recessed into the base of the socket to allow the overlying sleeve portion to lie immediately adjacent to the surface of the socket base, and may be inset into recesses in the tool handles and/or positively attached thereto for more positive retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Nelson B. Alfaro
  • Publication number: 20130118936
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnetic container which includes a main body, a magnetic body and a storage disc, wherein the main body has a storage part, a brim edge, a transversal long hole, a fastener and a receiving chamber. The magnetic body is disposed in the center of the main body. The pivot of the storage disc is pivotally connected in the transversal long hole of the main body so that the storage disc can open or overlap relatively to the storage part. The storage disc has a stop edge to support the brim edge, and fastening blocks to fasten the fastener. An elastically extendable fastening element is disposed in the receiving chamber. Tools and parts can be inserted or clamped in the fastening element. Thus, the magnetic container has multiple functions on magnetic sucking and parts storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Man-Chi Chang
  • Patent number: 8403140
    Abstract: An apparatus to display a tool holder that incorporates magnets comprises at least a magnetically attractable work item, a tool holder incorporating magnets and an attachment mechanism for attaching the magnetically attractable work item to the display. The attachment mechanism attaches to the magnetic tool holder such that the magnetically attractable work item is able to be removed from the magnet of the tool holder while still coupled to the magnetic tool display. In some embodiments, the apparatus also comprises a display placard. In these embodiments, the attachment mechanism attaches to the display placard and the magnetically attractable work item such that the magnetically attractable work item is able to be removed from the magnet of the tool holder while still coupled to the display placard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: AAW Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Andre A. Woolery
  • Patent number: 8336709
    Abstract: A tool holder has a housing with magnets mounted therein with a slot therebetween and movable pegs therein cooperating to hold a series of sockets, or a series of screw drivers or bits therefor, or a series of wrenches, or other tools, or combinations thereof, mounted at a desired position on the tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald J. Geibel
  • Patent number: 8276768
    Abstract: A magnetic knife guard that attaches to one side of a knife and enables a user to safely and easily store individual knives in a drawer or hang individual knives on kitchen utensil racks without damaging or dulling the cutting surface of the knife. An embedded magnet within the guard holds the guard to the blade while a plurality frictional contact pads prevent slipping or rotation of the guard on the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Bart A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8267245
    Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • Publication number: 20110308980
    Abstract: The magnetized hand tools each include a sleeve of resilient material disposed over each handle or the base of the tool. One or more magnets are installed between the tool handle(s) and the resilient grip(s) covering the handle(s). Alternatively, the tool may have one or more magnets installed in the base, i.e., the drive attachment end, of a socket, with a sleeve being applied over the base of the socket to retain the magnet(s). The socket sleeve has a passage therethrough for the conventional square drive of the ratchet or other tool used to drive the socket. The magnets are recessed into the base of the socket to allow the overlying sleeve portion to lie immediately adjacent to the surface of the socket base, and may be inset into recesses in the tool handles and/or positively attached thereto for more positive retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: NELSON B. ALFARO
  • Patent number: 7946418
    Abstract: A case assembly for holding a selection of paintbrushes of the type having bristles bound to a handle with a metal band. The case assembly has ventilation openings that provide ventilation to the interior of the case. A support board is provided that is sized to fit within the interior of the case. At least one magnet is coupled to each support board. Each magnet attracts the metal bands of the paintbrushes, therein attaching the paintbrushes to each support board. By attaching the paintbrushes to the support boards with magnetism, the bristles of the paintbrushes remain unconfined. Furthermore, the paintbrushes can be attached in any orientation, such as a bristle-down orientation. This prevents water from gathering near the metal bands of the paintbrushes and causing rust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Douglas L. Cerynik
  • Publication number: 20110088519
    Abstract: A tool box includes a body having a front end and a force-receiving portion spaced from the front end. The body further includes first and second sides and two lateral walls. The lateral walls, the front end, and the force-receiving portion are integrally formed as a single and inseparable component of the same material. The front end includes a compartment. A receiving space is defined between the lateral walls and has an opening in the second side or the force-receiving portion. A ratcheting mechanism includes a main body mounted in the body and a ratchet wheel rotatably received in the main body. The ratchet wheel is located in a quarter corner of the body adjacent to the front end and the first side. A driving groove is defined in the ratchet wheel for engaging and driving a shank to rotate. A bit-receiving rack is removably received in the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Bobby Hu
  • Patent number: 7918620
    Abstract: An embodiment of a cosmetic applicator set comprises a holder for cosmetic applicators, which holder has within it a first magnetizable element, and at least one cosmetic applicator comprising a second magnetizable element. At least one of the first magnetizable element and the second magnetizable element is a permanent magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Anisa International, Inc.
    Inventor: David J. Del Ponte
  • Patent number: 7905354
    Abstract: A tool holder has a housing with magnets mounted in a pair of dove-tailed grooves with a slot therebetween and movable pegs therein cooperating to hold a series of sockets, or a series of screw drivers or bits therefor, or a series of wrenches, or other tools, or combinations thereof, mounted at a desired position on the tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Durston Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Ronald J. Geibel
  • Patent number: 7850006
    Abstract: A container case contains a capsule endoscope which incorporates a magnet. A magnetic body is disposed so as to guide, from one magnetic pole to the other magnetic pole, a magnetic field which is generated from the magnet of the capsule endoscope that is accommodated between and positioned by a first hold portion of an outer case and a second hold portion of an inner case which position the capsule endoscope. Thereby, there is provided a capsule medical apparatus containing device which can facilitate handling of a capsule medical apparatus and can enhance the efficiency in storage of the capsule medical apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Akio Uchiyama
  • Patent number: 7837033
    Abstract: A magnetic storage device and a method of assembling the device are disclosed. The magnetic storage device includes a tray, a base and a magnetic member. The tray has a lower surface with a hollow area, and an upper surface. The upper surface has an upwardly extending member with a plurality of cavities formed therein. Each cavity is configured to enable one of a plurality of products to be at least partially retained therein. The base is designed to engage with the tray to completely enclose the hollow area. The magnetic member is sized and configured to be positioned within the hollow area. The magnetic member is capable of exerting a magnetic attraction to temporarily retain the plurality of products in the cavities and exerts a magnetic attraction through the base to releasably attach the magnetic storage device to a magnetically attractive surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: All About Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Schein, Brent J. Grinwald
  • Publication number: 20100258464
    Abstract: A magnetic storage device and a method of assembling the device are disclosed. The magnetic storage device includes a tray, a base and a magnetic member. The tray has a lower surface with a hollow area, and an upper surface. The upper surface has an upwardly extending member with a plurality of cavities formed therein. Each cavity is configured to enable one of a plurality of products to be at least partially retained therein. The base is designed to engage with the tray to completely enclose the hollow area. The magnetic member is sized and configured to be positioned within the hollow area. The magnetic member is capable of exerting a magnetic attraction to temporarily retain the plurality of products in the cavities and exerts a magnetic attraction through the base to releasably attach the magnetic storage device to a magnetically attractive surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: All About Packaging Inc
    Inventors: Thomas P. Schein, Brent J. Grinwald
  • Patent number: 7806548
    Abstract: A multifunctional and portable magnetic light assembly includes a magnetic base section with a unitary and single body provided with a planar bottom surface and a power cable provided with an adaptor removably mated directly thereto. The assembly further includes a power-operated light-emitting source electrically mated to the power cable and directly coupled to the base section in such a manner that the light-emitting source is selectively adjustable along an arcuate path oriented above the base section. The light emitting source further includes an anchor shaft and an illuminable light source. The assembly further includes a mechanism for removably securing a plurality of existing hand tools to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: Sergio Ayala
  • Patent number: 7789229
    Abstract: A magnetic tool holder includes a body having an area defining a cavity, the body including an inner surface and an outer surface, a magnet disposed on the outer surface of the body, wherein the magnet is operable to releasably adhere the body to a magnetic surface, an insert, wherein the insert is operable to be received within the cavity, wherein the insert includes at least one area defining a compartment, at least one tool, wherein the tool is selectively operable to be received within the compartment, and a cap, wherein the cap is selectively operable to engage an end portion of the outer surface of the body, wherein a magnet is disposed on an outer surface of the cap, wherein the magnet is operable to releasably adhere the cap to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Alexander Frakes
  • Patent number: 7735645
    Abstract: A magnetic tool organizing system including a base substrate having an inner base substrate area, a base substrate front surface and a base substrate rear surface; at least one magnetic element positioned at least partially within the inner base substrate area. In one embodiment, a cover element, including a rim portion, is positioned adjacent the at least one magnetic element, and the rim portion of the cover element is at least partially embedded within an area of the base substrate In another embodiment, the magnetic element is embedded in the inner base substrate area. Methods of manufacturing a magnetic tool organizing system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Mag Clip Corporation
    Inventors: James C. Joyce, Ronnie D. Kisner, Robert C. Hazzard
  • Patent number: 7624866
    Abstract: A storage box for storing power tool bits comprises a container, a bit holder and a control device. The container defines a compartment in which is received the bit holder along a common rotary axis. The bit holder comprises a plurality of outwardly radial pockets for receiving bits. The control device selectively disengages from the bit holder so that the bit holder is rotational about the common axis to move the bits rotationally in and out of the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qibin Wang
  • Publication number: 20090288331
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fishing equipment holder including an elongated hollow member, a covering member and a magnetic member. The elongated hollow member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. Further, the elongated hollow member has at least one cut-out at the distal end portion. The covering member is disposed on the proximal end portion of the elongated hollow member for covering the proximal end portion of the elongated hollow member. The covering member is adapted to be secured to an external object. The magnetic member is configured to be received in a space defined between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the elongated hollow member. The magnetic member is adapted to be in contact with at least one fishing equipment kept in the at least one cut-out for holding the at least one fishing equipment in the at least one cut-out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jesse Moyer, John Jasper
  • Patent number: 7621394
    Abstract: A holder for holding a plurality of blades, where one embodiment of the holder includes a base portion, a main body and an openable cover portion. The main body is preferably configured and arranged to be removably attached to the base portion. There are a plurality of cells defined within the main body, with each cell configured and arranged to hold at least one blade on a seating portion, wherein the seating portion defines a blade seating plane. Additionally, the openable cover portion is preferably configured and arranged to be removably attached to the main body. Preferably, the base portion is separate from the main body, and these components are preferably configured to enable the holder to either be attached to a wall or seated on a horizontal surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Wahl Clipper Corporation
    Inventors: James E. McCambridge, Luther D. Langley
  • Publication number: 20090266721
    Abstract: A school organization system which may include a panel, a writing surface coupled to the panel, a clear window coupled to the panel, a first folder coupled to the panel; and a second folder coupled to the panel. The writing surface may include a magnetic re-writable writing surface. The writing surface may include a flexible magnetic dry erase board. The writing surface may include an approximately letter sized blank writing surface and a permanent calendar. The clear window and the panel may be coupled to define an opening between the clear window and the panel for inserting a document thereto via a side of the clear window. The opening between the clear window and the panel may be oriented horizontally. The first folder may include a clear label window coupled to a front side of the first folder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Bukurie Bala
  • Publication number: 20090255844
    Abstract: The current invention is a tool that will help a painter manage his tools and save time and labor. The tool comprises a container; a wrench; and a tip holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: JESTON LINGELBACH, KYLE SUNDET
  • Publication number: 20090242433
    Abstract: A bit holder for securing various tool pieces and fasteners having a portion that is configured to rotate and pivot about the holder and a tray that is slidingly disposed within the holder. The portion allows a user to place various tool pieces and/or fasteners thereon, thus allowing the user to more efficiently change tool bits or retrieve fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jonathan R. Van Bergen, Lilia Francesca Macias
  • Patent number: 7478500
    Abstract: The pyramidal tackle box apparatus provides a square base with hinged folding triangular panels secured thereto. All side panels can be selectively opened to provide a fully flattened apparatus as desired, thereby allowing full access to any item stored within or without. All triangular panels feature a magnetic coating on panel interiors. At least two of the panels provide external magnetic coating. Any metallic object is thereby positionable and retained. Two opposing panels are coated with a textile. One textile coated panel features a plurality of horizontal pockets for item storage. The opposing textile panel features removable pockets for object retention and transport. The base panel provides upwardly extended pegs for fishing line spools, with orifices in two of the triangular panels for fishing line exit. The internal cover removably fits atop the pegs, thereby providing an interior shelf for use as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Inventors: Steve T. Pollock, Megan Pollock
  • Publication number: 20080300612
    Abstract: A scalpel blade storage device, including a cover having a first lever arm and a second lever arm defined therein and further including a base. The base has a face defining a blade pocket therein having a distal portion adapted to receive a blade portion of a surgical scalpel blade and a proximal portion adapted to receive a shank portion of a surgical scalpel blade. The base is disposed adjacent to the cover, with the face in which the blade pocket is defined facing said cover. A plurality of arms is fixed to one of the base and the cover. The arms envelop at least a portion of the other of the base and the cover to retain the base and the cover in a sliding relationship. The cover is movable between a first closed position in which the blade pocket is completely covered by the cover, and a second open position in which the blade pocket is at least partially uncovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: Erol D. Riza, Cosme Ribe Gaya, James L. Krumm
  • Publication number: 20080257768
    Abstract: A container case contains a capsule endoscope which incorporates a magnet. A magnetic body is disposed so as to guide, from one magnetic pole to the other magnetic pole, a magnetic field which is generated from the magnet of the capsule endoscope that is accommodated between and positioned by a first hold portion of an outer case and a second hold portion of an inner case which position the capsule endoscope. Thereby, there is provided a capsule medical apparatus containing device which can facilitate handling of a capsule medical apparatus and can enhance the efficiency in storage of the capsule medical apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Akio UCHIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20080245692
    Abstract: A combination of carrying assembly with analyte-determining device. The analyte-determining device includes housing, a display and at least one user-input mechanism. The carrying assembly is adapted to magnetically attach the analyte-determining device. One of the analyte-determining device and the carrying assembly includes at least one magnet. The other of the analyte-determining device and the carrying assembly includes a magnetic-attracting portion. The at least one magnet is attracted to the at least one magnetic-attracting portion and attaches the analyte-determining device and the carrying assembly with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: Julianne M. Guarino