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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4753495 | Merchandising stand A merchandising stand is provided with a plurality of walls for displaying items for sale, and the walls enclose storage space that can be used for storage of additional merchandise. Adapter panels can be fixed to one or more of the walls to change the su... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4746089 | Magnetic fuel tank cap holding system A flat magnet is secured to the interior surface of the access door for an automotive vehicle fuel tank filling inlet. When the vehicle is to be refueled the fuel tank cap is removed from the filling inlet and placed against the magnet on the interior sur... | 05/24/1988 |
| 4736853 | Pen and pencil accessory holder A flexible magnetized holder with pockets for accessories such as pens, tissues, or the like is provided which allows for convenient placement on and removal from ferromagnetic surfaces such as locker doors and refrigerator doors. The holder preferably in... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4730865 | Assembly for securing a windshield cover to a vehicle There is disclosed herein an assembly for detachably securing a windshield cover to windshields of motor vehicles such as passenger cars or tractors, which comprises a plurality of magnetic units including magnetic pieces supported on supporting members, ... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4727462 | Clamp-on magnet for trouble lamps A clamp-on magnet for trouble lamps of a type which have a shield on one side of an electric bulb. A magnet is connected to a housing and the housing has a pair of spaced apart parallel flanges extending therefrom. Each of the flanges has a hole extending... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4672515 | Utility light adjusting and securing device The present invention consists of a device that provides for easy adjustment of the direction of illumination produced by a utility light through a multiplicity of orientations from one attachment position. The device herein uses a metal track attached to... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4660715 | Multiple function magnetic utility cup A plastic utility cup is provided with a magnet on the rear wall and a hook is selectively connected to the rear wall and depends from the bottom of the cup forwardly to the forward wall, whereby with the cup magnetically held to a refrigerator door, item... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4638786 | Magnetic utensil-holder A magnetic utensil-holder (10) has a first ring (12) having magnets (19) therein that are placed on a cooking surface, such as a stove top or grill, surrounding a heat source. A second ring (20) is spaced a predetermined distance above the first ring (12)... | 01/27/1987 |
| 4616796 | Magnetic retainer assembly According to the present invention there is provided a magnetic retainer assembly adapted for selective attachment to and detachment from a magnetic object, which assembly comprises: a plurality of permanent magnet members of a uniform shape and size arra... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4609173 | Magnetically attachable towel hanger A towel hanger magnetically securable to an upright metal surface comprises a one-piece hanger member of rigid plastic and a one-piece supporting member of extruded elastomeric material impregnated with magnetized material. The hanger member comprises an ... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4605292 | Mirror with adhesive/magnetic mirror supporting strips A mirror formed from a generally sheet-like unbreakable body having opposite surfaces, one of the surfaces being a reflective surface, a first removable transparent protective sheet covering and protecting the reflective surface, a magnetic adhesively bon... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4592486 | Holder for toothpicks A holder for toothpicks and the like comprises a one-piece receptacle that is open at its rear and a one-piece retaining member that closes the rear of the receptacle and supports it. The receptacle has an upright front wall from which side walls project ... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4586616 | Universal magnetic utensil mounting bar A universal magnetic utensil mounting bar has an integral modular frame of generally elongated, rectangular configuration. The frame includes on one side thereof, a central channel shaped recess which extends longitudinally from end-to-end thereof. The op... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4571243 | Needle guidance system System for stereotaxic lateral extradural disc puncture has a frame fitting over the patient which provides for proper location of the cannula of the needle. The frame has a pair of right-angle members. A lower bridge frame extends horizontally and is cli... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4569462 | Dispensing container for powdery, granular and pellet-like materials A container for powdery, granular and pellet-like materials comprises a receptacle with an open front, a cover which overlies that open front, and a retaining member that overlies the cover and holds it in place. For slidable securement to the receptacle,... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4567546 | Anchor base mounting block A mounting block for a plastic anchor base has a pressure sensitive covering (adhesive, magnetic, or the like) its lower surface so that it may be secured to a chassis, at any convenient location. The mounting block includes a hole of conventional dimensi... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4544067 | Magnetic tool holder An improved magnetic tool holder includes a pair of plates with a magnetic bar sandwiched therebetween and a pair of L-shaped support brackets riveted to the assembly.... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4506138 | Magnetically attachable electric preheater for automobile engines A preheater unit magnetically attachable to the surface of the oil pan of an automobile engine includes an electric heating unit and a magnetic device situated within a rectilinear shell having an open side closed by a non-magnetic heat transfer plate. Th... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4492355 | Magnetic mount for heating module A mounting device for a heater module which permits rapid installation and removal of the device from a ferrous surface. The mounting device includes a pair of oppositely disposed assemblies each of which has a magnet and a spring loaded structure for mou... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4488653 | Magnetically mounted shelf divider The partitioning shelf divider of this invention, for perforated and imperforate metal shelving, comprises an inverted T-shaped divider member and a retainer member extruded from elastomeric material impregnated with a magnetized medium. The retainer memb... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4484682 | Container with magnet for holding it in position A portable container for food and miscellany capable of protecting and preserving its contents in the rough handling environment of the construction worker. The container comprises an insulated hollow body with a compartmented, covered tray therein and a ... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4481869 | Fluid operated device with improved sealing means A fluid operated device comprising an elongated housing defining an elongated interior cylinder and an elongated slot formed along one side of the housing and open to the cylinder. A piston is longitudinally, slidably mounted in the cylinder and forms a f... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4480361 | Clasp utilizing attractive force of permanent magnet A magnetic clasp which protects magnetic records from being adversely affected by the magnetic induction lines of a magnet characterized in that the lines of magnetic induction inherent to the magnet are conveyed by the ferromagnetic end surface rather th... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4457425 | Magnetic holder for keys and the like and method of manufacturing the same Magnetic holder for keys and the like embodying this invention is in the form of a unitary extrusion of synthetic plastic, magnetic material. The extrusion has a planar web portion, and a key-shaped cut-out is provided through the base portion of said mag... | 07/03/1984 |
| 4451810 | Magnetic tool holder An improved magnetic tool holder includes a pair of plates with a magnetic bar sandwiched therebetween and a pair of L-shaped support brackets riveted to the assembly.... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4422137 | Magnetic mounting support for light fixture including shock absorptive arrangement A shock absorptive magnetic mounting support for a light fixture or the like object includes a base having a magnet mounted thereon for magnetically securing the mounting support to the underside of a metallic shelf or support surface. A support shaft upo... | 12/20/1983 |
| 4358661 | Electric soldering iron with vibratory soldering bit An electric soldering iron includes an electric heating element mounted on an elongated stem rigidly secured in cantilever fashion at one end to a casing having a pistol grip handle. A soldering bit surrounds the heating element in spaced relation thereto... | 11/09/1982 |
| 4337709 | Wall storable table attachment top A storable table attachment top comprising a generally rectangular planar top member preferably of decrative wall paneling material as its surface, with said top member attached by its base to the upper surface of a generally rectangular base frame with s... | 07/06/1982 |
| 4303054 | Detachable magnetic base for machine tool table A detachable magnetic base for a machine tool table is described having a permanent magnet for contact with the table, a body member thereabove for securing auxiliary devices thereto, and a manually adjustable bolt passing through the body member and magn... | 12/01/1981 |
| 4287676 | Magnetically secured display apparatus Display apparatus for magnetic securement to a smooth surface of a ferromagnetic or paramagnetic object comprises a support structure and a display surface carried by said support structure, the apparatus having a magnetic arrangement including a magnet c... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4276821 | Butter melter device for toaster A device for melting butter provides a support member which is detachably secured to a pop-up type toaster and in turn detachably supports a butter melting ladle such that heat rising from the toaster can be utilized to melt the butter.... | 07/07/1981 |
| 4220304 | Attachment for electric torches To adapt a new attachment for an electric torch or flashlight of the kind having a generally cylindrical barrel so that it can be magnetically attached to a magnetic surface, an attachment is provided composed of a body shell which is a resilient partial ... | 09/02/1980 |
| 4212249 | Dynamic-compensating magnetic support apparatus A magnet, a support arm for connecting the magnet to a load, and an adjusting mechanism for adjusting a magnitude of the field of the magnet in relation to variations in the load and method are disclosed.... | 07/15/1980 |
| 4183593 | Sewing machine cabinet vibration dampening using rubber magnets A vibration dampening member for a sewing machine cabinet having metallic hinges for supporting a work surface in a raised position. The hinges are fastened so that they contact a resilient compound exhibiting magnetic properties which attracts the hinges... | 01/15/1980 |
| 4100684 | Holder device for paper articles and writing instruments A holder device for holding paper articles and writing instruments includes a housing having a pair of compartments therein. A permanent magnet is mounted on the housing and is removably received on a ferrous metallic bar which is mounted on a stationary ... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4058335 | Magnetic sheet the magnetic attraction of which is strengthened This invention relates to a means for strengthening the power of the magnetic attraction of a magnetic sheet, having a certain but weak magnetic attraction.... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4058357 | Magnetic radio mounting bracket A detachable radio mount for a vehicle comprising a dash bracket bolted or otherwise secured to the dash of a vehicle and a radio bracket bolted or otherwise secured to a radio or other communication device. Bar magnets are secured in ferrous metal bracke... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4049333 | Magnetic radio mounting bracket A detachable radio mount for a vehicle comprising a dash bracket bolted or otherwise secured to the dash of a vehicle and a radio bracket bolted or otherwise secured to a radio or other communication device. Bar magnets are secured in ferrous metal bracke... | 09/20/1977 |
| 4039082 | Multiple paper item holder A multiple-item holder for paper items, such as memos, and the like, intended to be supported on a substantially horizontal auxiliary underlying supporting surface (such as that of a desk, for example) and adapted to support in any of a plurality of selec... | 08/02/1977 |
| 4022412 | Food mixer support The disclosed supporting device is adapted for holding and supporting portable food mixers to permit the user to perform other chores while foods like sauces are continually mixed during cooking. The device includes jaws for grasping mixers which are othe... | 05/10/1977 |
