Abstract: A fastener is provided particularly useful for securing automobile headliners to automobile roofs. The fastener includes a clip connectable to the headliner and a magnet assembly that can be secured to the roof. The magnet assembly can tilt relative to the clip.

Abstract: An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the secured base. The article is removed by inserting the rod into the article, exerting a force on the rod to uncouple the article from the base, and supporting the article on the rod as the article is lowered. The article is thus positioned on or hung from the ceiling, without being manually contacted by the person. The article may be used to mount other devices, such as a sign, smoke detector, etc. or may include such device as a part of the mount.

Abstract: In an assembly of modules with magnetic anchorage for the construction of a grid structure, a joining element for connecting rigidly at least a first and a second elongated modules of the grid structure, characterised in that it comprises: a body of the joining element; at least a first and a second tubular projections of the body for axial attachment of the first and respectively second elongated modules; and a housing of the body for securing the body to a further module of the grid structure; the at least first and second tubular projections being in direct communication with the housing for contact of the further module to the at least first and second elongated modules.

Abstract: A magnetic tool holder for a ladder 14 providing means for holding the selective positioning of tools to the top step 24 of a ladder. The tool holder is comprised of a planar magnetic material 12 being substantially rectangular fixedly attached to the top step 24 of the ladder. The magnetic material 12 is positioned on the underside or topside of the top step 24 of the ladder and either fastened thereto by an adhesive compound 20 or threaded fasteners such as nut and bolt 22, 26.

Abstract: Clip-on sunglasses are retained from a vehicle sun visor and accessed from the sun visor for connection to conventional eyeglasses. A case or pouch may be attached to the sun visor to contain eyeglasses, while the clip-on sunglasses are attached to the exterior of the pouch. Magnetic attraction between a flange of a retainer attached to the sun visor or to the pouch and a slot in a connection body attached to the clip-on sunglasses retains the clip-on sunglasses and permits access to the clip-on sunglasses.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a magnetic page marker comprised by a pair of laminar walls which form a clip applicable to the edge of the page that is intended to mark. Into the clip, there is a pair of magnetic means which clasp said page, whose admission into the clip is facilitated by an inner cover. The bookmark has a signalling tab which jutts out notoriously respect the edges of the pages.

Abstract: A ladder that has a top portion that has numerous magnets attached or embedded into it. The magnets surround the sides of the ladder top as well as attached to the underside of the top plate. In this way, tools, fasteners, paint cans, or any other metal items can be secured quickly and safely to the ladder top at any time. Moreover, because the device uses thin, flexible magnets, the ladder top is no bulkier than a normal ladder top. Finally, because of the construction, the ladder top is not covered by anything that impairs using the top in a normal way, such as sitting or standing on the top (although this is not a recommended practice, many workers routinely do this as part of their working habits). With this device, workers can fully utilize the ladder as if there was no magnetic holder attached.

Abstract: A microwave oven includes a saucer holder, and a saucer used with the microwave oven. The saucer holder is provided on the external surface of the microwave oven. The saucer removably engages with the saucer holder.

Abstract: A magnetic soap holder comprising a substantially vertical portion and a substantially horizontal portion. The vertical portion being horizontally mountable to a flat surface and extending upwardly and outwardly from a base. The horizontal portion extends upwardly and outwardly from the vertical portion and includes a horizontal end portion. The horizontal end portion having a top surface and a flat bottom surface. A magnet is attached to the bottom surface for magnetically attracting a magnetic member pressed into a bar of soap, thereby suspending the bar of soap above a tub or sink basin. The structure, geometry and design of the present invention facilitates better materials of construction for the magnetic soap holder, improving quality and overall appearance of the soap holder, as well as increased height of the magnetic soap holder, improving the utility of the soap holder.

Abstract: A multiple-function hanging and fastening device has multiple functions of an attracting magnet, a sucking sucker and a tightening screw, characterized in that, at least one side of the device has a magnet and a rubber sucker, for selective sucking on to a computer, electrical appliance, decorated wall surface, a metal panel of a car or a piece of furniture, a glass panel or a smooth plate, and selectively, a magnet and a rubber sucker are installed on a same side to increase its suction performance, and the outside or structural body of the casing is provided with a screw hole permitting the insertion of a screw to fasten onto an ordinary wall surface, and, one of accessories, including a hanging hook, a Velcro band, a wire bundling band and a multiple-function gripping palm figure, can be combined onto the main unit to extend its range of applications, obviously, its structure and applications have multiple functions and convenience.

Abstract: A plurality of individual magnetically-responsive leg-defining bodies are magnetically coupled together through a printed medium such as a photograph, note or other generally similarly shaped object to stably support the medium in a viewed position.

Abstract: An improved cap style soap gripper for a magnetic soap holder including a hole in the side wall of the cap to facilitate insertion into a bar of soap and textured grooves on the inside surface to increase pullout force. A powder coating further increases the pullout force by increasing the surface energy of the cap. Elevating the temperature of the cap prior to insertion also facilitates the cap's insertion into a bar of soap and increases the required pullout force. A decreased diameter to height ratio, in addition, eases the insertion of the cap into a bar of soap, and lessens the effect of soap erosion.

Abstract: A cabinet knob construction which allows decorative aspects of the knob to be readily altered to vary the appearance of the hardware. A knob body mounted to the cabinet includes an axial bore which receives a magnetic disk and an insert sleeve. The sleeve has a non-circular interior configuration for receiving a metal stud affixed to a fascia member. The fascia member alters the front face of the knob body and the stud is maintained within the bore by the magnet. Removal of the fascia member allows replacement with a different member to alter the appearance of the hardware.

Abstract: A magnetic tool holder includes two spaced-apart positioning seats, each of which has two opposite first and second faces, two lateral sides interconnecting the faces, two positioning slots that open respectively at the lateral sides, and a screw hole extending from the second face to the first face, an elongate magnetic frame unit including at least one bar with two opposite ends inserted fittingly into one of the positioning slots in a corresponding positioning seat and a magnet unit mounted fixedly on the bar, and a plurality of fastening units extending respectively into the screw holes in the positioning seats to fasten fixedly the positioning seats on an object.

Abstract: A magnetic retainer includes a molded one-piece plastic mounting member having a bowl-shaped part and an elongated part. The bowl-shaped part includes a base formed with a plurality retaining holes, and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the base. The elongated part projects from the peripheral wall and is formed with an elongated groove. A magnet is fixed in each of the retaining holes in the base. A magnet-holding frame is fitted snugly in the elongated groove in the elongated part and defines a holding groove. An elongated magnetic unit is mounted securely in the holding groove in the magnet-holding frame.

Abstract: A magnetic tool rack includes a magnet container that is internally divided into several compartments for separately holding small-size intense magnets therein and has two covers attached to upper and lower sides thereof, giving the whole rack an integral appearance. The magnetic tool rack may be mounted to a wall via brackets fixed to the magnet container at predetermined positions for magnetically holding different hand tools. The magnet container is made of a plastic material through integral injection molding to show one or more colors, and designs and patterns may be printed on a front side of the magnet container to create changes in the appearance of the rack.

Abstract: New and improved molded magnetic geometrical components are used as underwater ornamentation to form the scenery in aquariums and other aquatic displays. These modular imitation rocks and/or other shapes, when added to an aquarium will create a natural setting for the fish. These rocks, gravel, reefs, and other water icons are constructed, in various shapes, sizes, and colors, out of magnetizable materials, having north and south magnetic poles. To form the display, a two-dimensional background structure of the display is constructed from a ferromagnetic material. A first layer of the shaped molded magnetic components are then placed on the background structure, with the magnetic component's north and south poles properly aligning to firmly hold the components on the background structure. Then the various molded magnetic components are stacked on to the first layer of molded magnetic components to construct a three-dimensional scene.

Abstract: A foldable, portable, magnetic tool mat. The tool mat includes generally rectangular obverse and reverse panels each formed of flexible material and connected together along substantially common side and end margins and along evenly spaced apart seam lines extending between said side margins defining elongated magnet bar holding portions. An elongated permanent magnet bar is held within each holding portion each without substantially inhibiting selective tool mat folding for fit and storage. The reverse panel is substantially thicker than the obverse panel for better wear characteristics and maximal magnetic attractive forces for tool and hardware retention. An attaching strap holds the tool mat.

Abstract: In this invention we describe a magnet or magnetic material that is attached to a pipette to hang it on a ferrous or magnetic material. The magnet can be attached to any place on the pipette in such a way that the pipette can be hung as desired on the magnetic or ferrous surface such as ferrous clips, iron or steel sheets (refrigerator, lab bench, hood etc.). This will help to organize the laboratories. Furthermore this will reduce the contamination from pipette to pipette and sample to sample.

Abstract: Structure for firmly resting tools thereon, including a base board, a magnetic section and at least one insertion key. The base board is formed with multiple insertion holes arranged at predetermined intervals. The magnetic section is laid on the base board. The insertion key can be inserted into the insertion hole. Various tools with different configurations can be rested on the base board and the insertion keys can be inserted into the insertion holes around the tools to elastically locate the tools. In addition, the magnetic section is able to attract iron-made tools to more firmly rest the tools on the base board.

Abstract: A hand tool for securely supporting an article during painting includes a mounting portion adapted to secure the article thereto, a handle portion connected to the mounting portion, the handle portion being adapted to be grasped by an operator, and a supporting portion connected to the handle portion, the supporting portion being adapted to support the article after a painting operation is completed and while the paint dries. The hand tool may be of a general “L” shape or a general “T” shape. Preferably, the hand tool is of one-piece construction.

Abstract: A mounting plate and assembly for a universal clip or other protrusion, for use with a mobile communication device, comprising recesses at the top of the plate, for centering the belt clip or other element of the portable personal communication device and for providing lateral and rotational hold of various devices. A mounting structure for securing the plate to a handlebar, railing, window, or other non-porous surface, as well as to metal surfaces, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an apparatus for organizing magnetic objects such as paper clips 14 and needles accessible within a workstation area 20 without being within the motor path of the work being performed, such as sewing machine needles being magnetically held to an accessible portion of a sewing machine 22 without being within the normal path of hand 28 movement. The apparatus is comprised of a pliable planar magnetic layer 32 having an optional top adhesive layer and bottom adhesive layers 26 whereby the magnetic apparatus can be selectively positioned or repositioned on any vertical, horizontal or curved magnetic and/or non-magnetic surface 12. A protective element 24 or hook and loop material covers the bottom adhesive layer 26 and a top layer 30 may be provided having an indicia 18 thereon, such as the company logo. A raised border 34 may also be provided around the periphery of the present invention 10.

Abstract: An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the secured base. The article is removed by inserting the rod into the article, exerting a force on the rod to uncouple the article from the base, and supporting the article on the rod as the article is lowered. The article is thus positioned on or hung from the ceiling, without being manually contacted by the person. The article may be used to mount other devices, such as a sign, smoke detector, etc. or may include such device as a part of the mount.

Abstract: A device for attaching a laminar object such as a poster to a wall includes a plate having a rear face which is attachable to a wall and a boss which protrudes from a front face of the plate. The plate may include a layer of ferromagnetic material such as steel and may be attached to the wall by a plastic holding composite, a nail or pin or by adhesive. A hole may then be punched in a corner of a poster or other laminar object and that hole is placed over the boss which then supports the poster from the wall. A keeper which is may be made from a rubberized magnetic material and includes a through hole which is approximately the same size as the boss, is placed over the plate to retain the poster in place. Further weak magnetic attraction between the retainer and the ferromagnetic plate or an interference fit helps keep the retainer attached over the boss and retain the poster on the wall except in drafty conditions where the keeper releases the poster.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic note paper holder comprising a seat and a movable pressing component wherein the top edge of the seat and the bottom edge of the movable pressing component are built in with one magnet respectively, and the magnetic polarities of the surfaces of the magnets are of opposite polarities so as to fix the movable pressing component to hold the paper from opposite sides, and wherein at least one end of one magnet is shaped to be a convex spherical arc and the end of the arc and the other magnet attract each other such that a point contact is formed to weaken the friction, therefore, providing convenience for drawing out the piece of paper.

Abstract: An eyeglass case assembly includes an eyeglass case and a case seat. The eyeglass case has a coupling portion with a first magnetic member attached thereto. The case seat has a face which is disposed adjacent to the coupling portion of the eyeglass case and which is provided with a second magnetic member that is attached thereto and that attracts magnetically with the first magnetic member, thereby fixing the eyeglass case to the case seat. The case seat further includes a clamping device which is adapted to hold a sun visor thereon, thereby mounting the case seat fixedly on the sun visor.

Abstract: A microtool mount includes an elongated finger terminating in a tip. The finger has a pair of valley edges from which valley walls descend to terminate in a valley floor, thereby defining a valley between the valley walls and floor. The valley extends from the tip along a path parallel to at least a portion of the length of the finger. A microcapillary or other rodlike microtool may be accommodated within the valley, and a fastening member, preferably a magnet, may be removably affixed to the finger above the valley to maintain the microtool within the valley. The valley edges are preferably planar along at least a portion of the length of the finger so as to allow the magnet to more firmly affix to the finger.

Abstract: A magnetic coupler having various holding device embodiments to be quickly magnetically coupled and uncoupled with an industrial strength magnetic base that is fixedly attached to a desired nonferrous surface, such as a dashboard of an automobile. The magnetic base includes a nonferrous low or soft durometer shell that encases the magnet. Preferably, the shell's outer surface is textured, which provides friction for superior magnetic coupling with a ferrous disk. If the device to be held is relatively heavy or has a high profile, the holding device/object to be held includes a support collar assembly that is fixedly attached to an external portion of the holding device.

Abstract: A refrigerator magnet for holding thin non-magnetic sheet material, such as paper, against a flat, smooth, magnetically attractive metallic surface, such as a refrigerator door. It comprises a one-piece rigid unitary body having a first bottom planar magnetic surface and at least one other adjoining bottom planar magnetic surface. The magnetic surfaces are joined along a common bend line at an obtuse angle. In use one of the magnetic surfaces is in contact with the metallic surface, leaving one or more paper-receiving gaps between the other magnetic surfaces(s) and the metallic surface. The bend line functions as a fulcrum whereby the body may be flipped by application of finger pressure to lift the first magnetic surface from the metallic surface and cause one of the other magnetic surfaces to clamp the paper and hold it magnetically against the metallic surface.

Abstract: In a support device for temporarily supporting an article, particularly a cellular telephone, which includes a base body with a support plate and a magnet disposed below the support plate for retaining articles on the support plate, a pivotable bracket is mounted on the base body so as to be inwardly and outwardly pivotable and the bracket includes an arm which extends over the support plate in parallel spaced-relationship therefrom when the bracket is in the outwardly pivoted end position.

Abstract: For performing a surface measurement procedure on one side of a complex part such as a stamped steel inner door panel having compound curves, a magnetic swiveling support device for securing the opposite side of the part without adding projecting structure such as clamps or fixtures on the one side which interferes with the measurement process. Functionally, the magnetic swiveling support provides a non-clamping apparatus to accurately secure a complex part having a curved surface for surface measurement by automatic digital measuring techniques and equipment.

Abstract: A magnetic rack including a casing formed with an internal receiving chamber in which a magnetic unit is received. The magnetic unit is composed of a magnet and two iron strips respectively attracted by and attached to two sides of the magnet. Each iron strip has a projecting section protruding from the magnet. The top face of the receiving chamber is formed with a slit corresponding to each projecting section of the iron strip, whereby only the projecting section of the iron strip outward protrudes from the casing. A bottom board is disposed on bottom face of the casing for enclosing and fixing the magnetic unit in the receiving chamber of the casing.

Abstract: A magnetic drinking vessel holding device including a bottle holding portion adapted for holding a beverage container therein. A magnetic securement device is coupled with the rectangular base of the bottle holding portion. The magnetic securement device has an arcuate outer surface for adhering to curved metallic surfaces.