Class 16/320 - Magnetic

Subclass of Class 16 - Miscellaneous hardware
Definition: Hinge wherein a magnetic field is employed either to secure
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 09/13/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8015666	Magnetic hinge assembly A hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft, a fixing module, a rotatable module, and a fixing member. The pivot shaft includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The fixing module is non-rotatably sleeved on the pivot shaft adjacent to the first en...	09/13/2011
7945997	Magnetic hinge assembly A hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft, a rotatable leaf rotatably sleeved on the pivot shaft, a fixing leaf non-rotatably sleeved on the pivot shaft, a first magnet fixed to the rotatable leaf, a second magnet fixed to the fixing leaf, and a fixing member. A polar...	05/24/2011
7934291	Multi-position magnetic detents Various embodiments for magnetic detent assemblies provide for detent devices with improved performance and manufacturability. In one embodiment, magnetic detent assemblies provide for custom detent positions and custom force profiles by including a pair of unitary ...	05/03/2011
7657971	Virtual hinge A support system includes a frame member and a cover magnetically coupled to one another proximate an edge of the cover and in an aligned state. The cover is rotatable with respect to the frame member without any structural coupling therebetween while the frame memb...	02/09/2010
7467440	Virtual hinge A magnetic or virtual hinge defining a virtual hinge axis includes first and second plates of non-magnetic material, and first and second magnets disposed in the respective plates adjacent the hinge axis for movement therewith. The first and second members are movab...	12/23/2008
7356881	Swivel hinge and portable terminal using the same A swivel hinge can have a first hinge section and a second hinge section coupled to the first hinge section to rotate in a direction perpendicular to the first hinge section. The first and second hinge sections can include first and second magnets configured to rela...	04/15/2008
7337497	Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ...	03/04/2008
7150073	Hinge pin A hinge pin is suited for use in a hinge for a rotatable arm of a vehicle lift. The hinge pin has a groove formed within its side surface. The groove is configured to permit engagement of the pin with a restraining member configured to prevent rotation of the arm. T...	12/19/2006
7089627	Magnetic hinge and device including magnetically-attracted plates A magnetic or virtual hinge defining a virtual hinge axis includes first and second plates of non-magnetic material, and first and second magnets disposed in the respective plates adjacent the hinge axis for movement therewith. The first and second members are movab...	08/15/2006
7076837	Hinge device for electronic display A hinge device for pivotally coupling a display to a base includes a seat for being secured with the base, a rotor, a pair of hinges, and at least one roller located on the rotor. The seat defines a hole, and a railway defined in an inner wall of the seat. The rotor...	07/18/2006
7055216	Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ...	06/06/2006
7007341	Door closer A door closer includes a closer casing, a pivot unit, and a length-variable damping cylinder. The pivot unit includes a pivot axle, a cam member, and a cam follower member. The pivot axle has a drive end portion that extends into and that is retained rotatably in th...	03/07/2006
6961977	Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge ...	11/08/2005
6920669	Catch between two assemblies moveable in relation to one another A catch for two objects moveable in relation to one another, in particular a door catch, includes a cylinder, which is operatively connected to a first object, a friction surface carrier, which is operatively connected to a second object, a friction element for crea...	07/26/2005
6823561	Magnetic type floor hinge A magnetic type floor hinge installed on a door, comprising an installing bracket, a moving plate, a compressing spring, a longitudinal hole in the moving plate, a main shaft cam in contact with the longitudinal hole. The main shaft cam is rotatably connected to a h...	11/30/2004
6588811	Reversible magnetic door stop/latch A magnetic door stop/latch contains a first magnet mounted on or within a door and a second magnet mounted on or within a structure opposing the door, such as a wall, door jamb, door frame or baseboard. When the door is moving towards the opposing structu...	07/08/2003
6553626	Magnetic hinge A magnetic hinge that connects and secures adjacent components while allowing for rotational movement of the components with respect to each other. The magnetic hinge may be incorporated into a magnetic stand magnifier or a variety of other structures. Th...	04/29/2003
6516495	Door arrester which is joined to a door hinge, for automobile doors A door stop which is connected to a door hinge and is intended for motor-vehicle doors comprises a holding device, which is connected to the hinge half assigned to one of the two door assembly parts, the door or door pillar, and a braking device, which is...	02/11/2003
6460292	Barrier gate arm assembly and methods for use thereof The present device is directed to a new and improved barrier gate assembly which comprises an automatic vehicle gate operating mechanism and a barrier arm assembly. The barrier arm assembly, attached to the automatic vehicle gate operating mechanism, comp...	10/08/2002
6408484	Door positioning means A door positioning means (11,15) for a hinged door (3) where the positioning means includes a first member (11) which is for stationary mounting and which is provided with a magnet array (18,19 and/or 20) disposed along a curved path to be located concent...	06/25/2002
6152411	Computer keyboard tray A keyboard tray assembly includes a tray having a front end and a bottom wall with an upper surface. A front wall is rotatably secured to the front end of the tray by a first hinge. The front wall is rotatable between an up position and a down position. T...	11/28/2000
5953771	Slidable, magnetically biased shower curtain clip A slidable, magnetically biased shower curtain clip that is slidable along a bottom edge of a shower curtain without having to detach the clip from the shower curtain. The shower curtain clip includes first and second clip assemblies hingedly connected to...	09/21/1999
5408726	Locking device for locking a closure in an open position A locking device for pivotally interconnecting a closure to a support and locking the closure in an open position relative to the support. The interlocking device interconnects the closure and support about a vertical axis, so that the closure can pivot a...	04/25/1995
5346272	Door hinge with infinitely adjustable detent A method and apparatus of selectively applying a holding force to a vehicle door hinge, comprises the steps of (i) determining when a vehicle door is open and, when the vehicle door is open, thereafter (ii) sensing door movement to determine if the door h...	09/13/1994
5210906	Releasable double-hinge device for an automobile console box A double-hinged device for a console box of an automobile whose lid can be opened or closed from either lateral side without using a lever or a similar tool. Since the device has a simple construction, it can be assembled easily and manufactured at a redu...	05/18/1993
4953261	Waterproof hinged panel assembly Shower stall and bathtub enclosure door assemblies which use a hinged multipanel door design, with special waterproof hinges and seams, adjustable wall panels retained by waterproof mounting sheaths, and door panel deflector sections with corresponding de...	09/04/1990
4858454	Door lock protecting device A vehicle lock protecting device particularly for protecting automobile door lock, which device comprises a base secured about the lock, the base having a hinged cover and characterized by an opening which fits about the lock. A resilient material, such a...	08/22/1989
4561130	Toilet seat cover safety latch A hinge mechanism for controlling the operation of a toilet seat cover comprising a base, two pairs of linkages and a cover engaging element. An adjusting bolt and spring provide a structure for adjusting the alignment of the linkages. When the linkages a...	12/31/1985
4506407	Releasable hold-open device for a door closer A releasable hold-open device for a spring-impelled, regulated door closer has a door motion follower adapted to be releasably held in a door-open position. An actuator is arranged to retain or release the follower under control of a permanent magnet that...	03/26/1985
4505502	Magnetic door catch A magnetic catch holds a door in the open position. A cup-shaped metal element is supported for universal rotary motion in a plastic housing mounted on the door. A flat end of the element projects through an open end of the housing and contacts the expose...	03/19/1985
4434524	Magnetic door hardware Magnetic door hardware for closing swinging doors. Two magnets are axially aligned with the door post, and the magnetic fields of the magnets are aligned so as to produce a radial torque when the door is swung open. One magnet is attached to the door post...	03/06/1984

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