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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8149078 | Fast anchoring magnetic holder including multiple attractive surfaces A fast anchoring magnetic holder including multiple attractive surfaces comprises a first magnet, a second magnet, a first insertion rod and a second insertion rod. The first magnet has a magnetic workstation surface. The second magnet has a magnetic anchor surface.... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8098122 | Magnetic attachment system with low cross correlation A magnetic attachment system for attaching a first object to a second object. A first magnet structure is attached to the first object and a second magnet structure is attached to the second object by the magnetic attraction between the first magnet structure and se... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8049586 | Magnetic coupler A magnetic coupler includes a first body, a second body and a plurality of magnetic elements. The first body has a first front side and a first backside. The first front side is formed with a plurality of positioning slots. The second body has a second front side an... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8031038 | Magnetic fixing device The magnetic fixing device comprises a clamping plate having a fixing surface to which a clamping object is fixed and plural magnetic force generation mechanisms. The magnetic force generation mechanisms each comprise a magnetic material member facing the fixing sur... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7956711 | Apparatuses and methods relating to tool attachments that may be removably connected to an extension handle Tool attachments and extensions handles may be removably connected to each other. In an example embodiment, a tool attachment is capable of being connected to an extension handle having an extension handle connector, which includes a first field emission structure. ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7956712 | Correlated magnetic assemblies for securing objects in a vehicle A correlated magnetic assembly for securing objects in a vehicle includes an object that incorporates a first field emission structure and a surface within the vehicle that incorporates a second field emission structure. The first and second field emission structure... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7915986 | Hinge assembly and portable electronic devices using same A hinge assembly (20) including a first magnetic member (21) and a second magnetic member (22) is described. The polarities of opposing end surfaces of the first magnetic member and the second member are different. The second magnetic member is ... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7893803 | Correlated magnetic coupling device and method for using the correlated coupling device A compressed gas system component coupling device and method are described herein that use correlated magnets to enable a first component to be secured and removed from the second component. Some examples of components of the compressed gas system include a first st... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7782164 | Magnetic clamping device, an injection moulding machine comprising such a device and a method for manufacturing such a device A magnetic clamping device includes a clamping support and at least two magnetic pads housed in the support, each pad having a magnet that can be switched between an activated state and a deactivated state. Each pad has at least one solenoid coil each end of which i... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7772948 | Self-clinching magnet In various embodiments, a self-clinching magnet (SCM) may be used to mount a magnet in a panel or for use in alignment. The SCM may include an outer shell with a clinching portion and an inner magnetic core. The clinching portion may hold the SCM in a hole in a pane... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7760058 | System and method for producing a spatial force An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlati... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7750774 | Method for defining field emission structures using non-regular patterns An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlati... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7750773 | System and method for coding field emission structures An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlati... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7619499 | Switching unit having a locking function for a tool A switch unit having a combined switch function and locking function for controlling industrial tools, both the locking function and the switch function being achieved magnetically. ... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7548147 | Switch type on/off structure for hoisting magnetic disks A switch type ON/OFF structure for hoisting magnetic disks has a handle turnable towards one side to demagnetize and towards another side to generate a magnetic force to attract and move a work piece. The handle is hinged on one end surface of a hoisting magnetic di... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7545250 | Anchoring magnet An anchoring magnet for anchoring onto a magnetic or magnetizable substrate has a plurality of panel-shaped magnet elements extending in parallel fashion and panel-shaped pole elements extending parallel thereto. The magnet and pole elements are clamped alternatingl... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7463128 | Lock mechanism for stage apparatus A lock mechanism for a stage apparatus, includes a stationary support board; a movable stage; a leaf spring supported by the stationary support board; a press portion and a pressed portion provided on the leaf spring and the movable stage, respectively, a frictional... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7438333 | Magnetic latch assembly A magnetic latch assembly includes a first body, a second body, and a magnetic block and a magnetic latch. The magnetic block is movably disposed on the first body; therefore, it can be selectively moved close to or far away a first opening of the first body. The ma... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7423506 | Annular magnet An annular magnet is formed by coupling a plurality of arc-shaped divided magnets with each other in an annular shape as well as such being magnetized with N and S magnetic poles on the end surfaces thereof in an axial direction, wherein the annular magnet is formed... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7401483 | Residual magnetic devices and methods for an ignition actuation blockage device Residual magnetic locks, brakes, rotation inhibitors, clutches, actuators, and latches. The residual magnetic devices can include a core housing and an armature. The residual magnetic devices can include a coil that receives a magnetization current to create an irre... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389870 | Instrument caddy with anti-magnetic shield An instrument caddy and protection device is disclosed having a retentive pocket configured to closely adapted to, retain against displacement and protect an electronic instrument therein such as, for example, a multi-meter. The instrument caddy includes at least on... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7378928 | Magnetic pick-up tool A magnetic pick-up tool is described having a first, small diameter, high field strength permanent magnet pellet, permanently secured within a holder presenting a pole face at a distal tip of a probe extending from a handle, and at least a second, removable, small d... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7367454 | Insert for retaining vials in a case An apparatus for receiving a plurality of elongate vials, and a process for manufacturing the apparatus is disclosed. Each vial has a longitudinal length and an outer maximum diameter. The apparatus includes a single piece insert having a base wall with a plurality ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367131 | System for locating a junction box A system for locating a junction box installed within the framework of a structure and behind a wall includes a first magnet mounted on a plate with the plate being removably mounted to a junction box, a spring actively biasing the magnet outwardly from the plate, a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364040 | Truss supported/tool supporting system A container has a top and bottom face with a plurality of rectilinear recesses formed in the top face. A plurality of rectilinear magnets are sized and shaped to fit snugly within the recesses with their upper faces. The magnets are essentially coextensive with the ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360334 | Fishing garment system A fishing net system comprises a handle having a top and a bottom. A loop extends from the bottom of the handle, and a mesh is attached to the loop. A connector system is operably coupled to the fishing net at a location spaced apart from the top of the handle. The ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354360 | Method and apparatus for teaching a user how to hit a ball with a bat Disclosed is an apparatus for teaching a user how to hit a ball with a bat. The apparatus includes a telescopically adjustable tee assembly that is magnetically secured to an underlying base. A user can easily make adjustments to both the vertical height of the tee ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337903 | Single edge razor blade holder A razor blade holder includes a slotted housing for removably retaining a razor blade therewithin. The housing accommodates at least one magnet. The housing is used conjointly with a keeper having a magnet affixed thereto. The housing and keeper, in use, sandwich a ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7338573 | Magnetic substrates with high magnetic loading A method of forming a magnetic assembly having at least one magnetic layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, and at least one printable substrate layer having dimensions of thickness, width and length, including the steps of providing a molten magnet... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7328630 | End effector inspection apparatus and method A method for using an end effector for inspecting a structure is provided. An end effector includes a magnetically coupled attachment member for connecting the end effector to a control system bridge. An end effector also includes a telescoping arm at least partiall... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7330093 | Alignment apparatus, exposure apparatus, and device manufacturing method An alignment apparatus moves an X-Y slider together with X and Y beams. Electromagnetic guides (electromagnetic mechanisms) are interposed between the X-Y slider, the X beam, and the Y beam. The electromagnetic guides include alignment and acceleration electromagnet... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7319375 | Universal bench magnet An improve material holding device using magnetic force of variable strength comprising: an electromagnet mounted to a universal bracket adapted to mount to a vertical or horizontal surface, or a vise using the vise bar integrally attached to the underside of the ma... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314360 | Stretch rod extending device and bottom mold lifting device for stretch blow molding machine Improvement of simplicity and durability of a stretch rod extending device and a bottom mold lifting device, equipped on a stretch blow molding machine, is achieved by applying a combination of a magnetic screw shaft and a magnetic nut member, which is able to conve... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7310035 | Magnetic metal accessory holder A magnetic apparatus, which can be engaged to various preselected objects, is used for holding various articles which are attracted to a magnet. The magnetic apparatus comprises a platform member having a predetermined shape and a predetermined size. At least one ma... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7305263 | Magnetic navigation system and magnet system therefor A magnetic navigation system for orienting a magnetically responsive medical device in a selected direction within an operating region in a subject's body. The system includes a support for supporting the subject, a magnet system a magnetic field to the operating re... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300043 | Rotating positioning vise A rotating positioning vise for use in hand working operations. The positioning mechanism utilizes a permanent magnet that is lifted off the surface of a turntable by the means of a lever. The user pushes on the lever, moves the vise in the position desired and then... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7275934 | Magnetic apparatus for demonstration of binary numbers An apparatus and method for motivating students in mathematics education, computer technology education and information encoding. The apparatus consists of a container holding multi-state sources and a reading device, if necessary, that can determine the state of th... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7275294 | Magnetic parts holder A parts holding device that includes a holder with a row of spaced-apart cavities, within which parts may be disposed. A bar containing a plurality of spaced-apart permanent magnets is movably mounted to the holder and is disposed parallel to the row of the cavities... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273332 | Method and apparatus for through-hole placement in a building structure A method and apparatus for creating a through-hole in a building structure includes selecting a first location on a first side of the building structure that will define a first opening of the through-hole; disposing a magnet at the first location; selecting a secon... | 09/25/2007 |
