Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
224183000 | Including magnet | 34 |
20090050657 | Magnetized armband - A band for holding work items comprises a first region, a second region, a layered portion, a cushioned portion and at least one magnet. The layered portion is located between the first region and the second region. The layered portion is configured to receive one or more magnets which provide a magnetic force for attracting magnetically attractable objects. The cushioned portion is configured to receive one or more objects such as pins. | 02-26-2009 |
20090145938 | TOOL HOLDER - A tool holder configured to support a tool; wherein the tool holder includes a clip configured to couple to pants of a user. The clip includes an exterior member coupled to an interior member along a U-shaped bend, wherein the exterior and interior members define an axis of the clip. The tool holder also includes a cylindrical receptacle that is hollow and coupled to the exterior member of the clip. The cylindrical receptacle includes an axis that may be angularly oriented away therefrom such that a bottom portion of an elongated tool body disposed therein will project diagonally away from the axis of the clip. The tool holder further includes an angle adjustment device; wherein the angle adjustment device is configured to provide selectable adjustment of the cylindrical receptacle. The tool holder also includes a magnet disposed along the exterior member. | 06-11-2009 |
20090206117 | Magnetic Wrist Band Apparatus - A magnetic sleeve apparatus intended to be wrapped around the wrist of the wearer includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve configured to vary in length and joined with each other at their respective edges to form a continuous seamless cylindrical sleeve body. A magnetic sleeve apparatus further includes one or more lengths of magnetic material disposed in communication with the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve. A magnetic sleeve further includes an elastic band configured to admit to a plurality of configurations and one or more material pockets configured to contain the one or more lengths of magnetic material. | 08-20-2009 |
20090289089 | Correlated Magnetic Harness and Method for Using the Correlated Magnetic Harness - A harness is described herein that uses correlated magnets to enable objects to be secured thereto and removed therefrom. Some examples of such a harness include a construction work harness, a soldier harness, an astronaut harness, and a scuba harness (e.g., buoyancy compensator). For instance, the scuba harness can have different types of objects secured thereto and removed therefrom such as a weight pouch, a utility pocket, a dive light (flash light), a camera, a scuba lanyard, a navigation board, a depth gauge, a spear gun, or any type of military equipment. | 11-26-2009 |
20090289090 | Correlated Magnetic Belt and Method for Using the Correlated Magnetic Belt - A belt is described herein that uses correlated magnets to enable objects to be secured thereto and removed therefrom. Some examples of such a belt include a construction work belt, a soldier belt, an astronaut belt a home handyman belt, a plumber's belt, an electrician's belt, a telephone repairman's belt, a lineman's belt, a fisherman's belt, a hunter's belt, a sports belt, and a scuba weight belt. For instance, the scuba weigh belt can have different types of objects secured thereto and removed therefrom such as a weight pouch, a utility pocket, a dive light (flash light), a camera, a scuba lanyard, a navigation board, a depth gauge, a spear gun, or any type of military equipment. | 11-26-2009 |
20090308901 | Marine Mag-Wrap - This invention has been developed due to divers losing tools in the water while maintaining boats, yachts, and other underwater vehicles. The Marine Mag-Wrap holds the extra tools the divers need and provides them a durable, reliable, and cost effective solution to this problem. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314813 | MAGNETIC TOOL HOLSTER - A magnetic holder/holster device is disclosed. The device includes a holster body to hold a tool, one or more magnets coupled to the surface of the body for holding work items, a securing strap, and an apparatus to removably attach to a belt. The one or more magnets are distributed across the surface so as to allow metallic work items to be secured to substantially all points of the surface. In some embodiments, the magnets are permanently coupled to the surface of the device. In some embodiments, the magnets are removably attached to the surface. In operation, the magnetic tool holder/holster allows a worker wearing the holder/holster device to securely hold metallic work items readily accessible on the magnetic holder/holster body via the magnetic attraction of the magnets. The magnetic tool holder/holster has the advantage of preventing the spilling of metallic work items as wells as making them more convenient to use by ensuring secure and convenient placing capabilities. | 12-24-2009 |
20100025442 | TOOL RETAINING DEVICE - A tool retaining device and method of manufacture comprises an attachment area having an interior sheet of material and an exterior sheet of material. A plurality of magnetic devices is arranged into a two-dimensional pattern with each of the plurality of magnetic devices being placed into individual pockets formed between the interior sheet and the exterior sheet of material. Each of a plurality of magnetic amplifiers is arranged concentrically and in proximity to individual ones of the plurality of magnetic devices. Each of the plurality of magnetic amplifiers is shaped to control an amount of magnetic force applied laterally along a face of the external sheet of material of the tool retaining device. The plurality of magnetic devices are magnetized only after being placed into the individual pockets. | 02-04-2010 |
20100308089 | CAMERA DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a camera device including a main body, a hang strap and a swivel-preventing device. The main body includes a first magnetic mutually-attracting component. The hang strap includes a support section to be hung on a hanger. The hang strap has two opposite ends respectively connected the main body. The swivel-preventing device includes a second magnetic mutually-attracting component and an attachment strap. The attachment strap has an end connected to the second magnetic mutually-attracting component and an opposite end connected to the support section, wherein the first and second magnetic mutually-attracting components are configured to be mutually attracted. | 12-09-2010 |
20100327029 | MAGNET-ASSIST TOOL HOLDER - There is a magnet-assist tool holder for selectably coupling a tool. The magnet-assist tool holder includes a mounting bracket coupled to a hip area of a user. The magnet-assist tool holder also includes a receiving member functionally coupled to the mounting bracket having a receiving bracket and a magnet. The magnet is disposed near an opening of the receiving bracket. The magnet-assist tool holder further includes an attachment member functionally coupled to the receiving member having magnet disposed thereon, such that when the attachment member is brought near the opening of the receiving bracket, the magnets cooperate in facilitating a user coupling the attachment member to the receiving member. The attachment member also includes a coupling device selectably coupleable to a tool. | 12-30-2010 |
20110079619 | Device holder with magnetic retainer - The device holder with magnetic retainer is a holder that removably attaches to a garment by magnetic attraction. The holder typically holds a portable electronic device and includes a frame having a recess that receives the portable electronic device therein. The back portion of the frame retains a first magnetic member. A second magnetic member is designed to be positioned underneath a garment, such as a back of a shirt sleeve, so that a portion of the garment is positioned between the first and second magnetic members to attach the device to the garment. Front and rear peripheral edges of the device holder form a cord receiving channel that excess cord of the electronic device can be wrapped around, thereby facilitating neat storage of the excess cord. | 04-07-2011 |
20110163137 | ASSISTANT SURGICAL DEVICE - A description is given of a holder for instruments for surgical treatment of the human or animal body comprising a holding means for temporarily fixing the instruments, a fastening means for detachably fastening said holding means to the arm of a user and a coupling means for making a connection between said fastening means and said holding means. The holding means comprises at least one means for generating a magnetic field for temporarily fixing the instruments. In this way comparably large and weighty magnetic surgical instruments of the most different form are directly provided in an ergonomic and safe way during a surgical procedure. This contributes to a time saving during operation and an extensive reduction of the risk of an injury for all parties. | 07-07-2011 |
20110174846 | WEARABLE MAGNETIC BUSINESS CARD HOLDER - A wearable magnetic business card holder is flexible for use in carrying business cards on people's clothes and consists of a card-holding pocket with its lid and a thin magnet. The card-holding pocket is placed outside the clothes with a thin ferrous metal plate mounted or imbedded in the rear surface of the card-holding pocket. The said thin magnet is placed inside the cloth, which is used to attract said thin ferrous metal plate magnetically. | 07-21-2011 |
20120012624 | Apparatus for Carrying Golf Equipment - An apparatus includes a base configured for conforming to a user's waist. A material encases the base. At least one pouch is configured for storage of golf balls. A plurality of straps is configured for storage of ball tees. A magnetic material, disposed between the base and the material, is configured for retaining metal accessories. At least one storage pouch is configured for storing ball markers. A hook material swatch is configured for joining a glove. A loop material swatch is configured for joining the apparatus to a hook material joined to a flat surface. A retaining strap is configured for retaining a divot tool. Means is configured for joining the apparatus to a waist band or a belt of the user, wherein the apparatus enables the user to readily access a golfing accessory, and follows the user's movements without interfering with the user's mobility or club swing. | 01-19-2012 |
20120104057 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CARRYING A DRYWALL KNIFE - An apparatus and method for carrying a drywall knife. An embodiment may include an elongated body member that is attached to a clip that may engage a belt. Further, the body member may also include a magnetic member disposed on an end opposite the belt clip suited to magnetically engage and securely hold in place a taping knife as commonly used in drywall construction applications. Such an apparatus is suited to hold the taping knife securely and easily at a worker's side when the worker needs to free up hi or her hands to accomplish different tasks not involving the taping knife. Keeping the taping knife magnetically secured to one's side makes for an easy removal for use by using one hand and grasping the taping knife handle, thereby eliminating any need to manipulate a handle through a utility belt loop or work pants loop. | 05-03-2012 |
20120145755 | TOOL SECURING DEVICE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A device for removably securing a tool, the device comprising: a receiving member configured to provide support; and a securing member selectably coupleable to the receiving member and configured to removably secure the receiving member to the tool. The securing member comprises a magnet, the magnet disposed on an underside portion of the securing member. | 06-14-2012 |
20120248160 | HANDS-FREE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLDER - Embodiments of the present invention relate to hands-free holders for portable electronic devices. In at least one embodiment, the holder comprises a pouch having a substantially opaque first side, a substantially translucent second side, an open top, and an attached strap. | 10-04-2012 |
20130105527 | MAGNETICALLY ACTIVATED POSITIVE LOCKING CARRYING DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130119098 | HOLSTERS - A holster for securing an accessory device to a user includes a receiving body defining an interior space adapted to receive the device, and having two opposing open ends along an axis thereof, each allowing insertion and withdrawal of the device. Retaining means disposed in the body retain the device within the interior space, permitting withdrawal only upon application of an external force of a predetermined magnitude and in a direction along the axis of the receiving body. Attachment means on the body may detachably secure the receiving body to a user. In one embodiment, an elongate, flexible panel includes ends configured to releasably mate to form the body, and an attachment strap on the panel also includes mating ends, which, when mated, prevent the mated ends of the panel from disengaging. A magnet mounted on the panel magnetically engages and thereby retains the device held in the body. | 05-16-2013 |
20130200117 | BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A bracket assembly | 08-08-2013 |
20130221045 | HOLSTER FOR HAIR STYLING SHEARS - A holster system for hair-cutting shears includes a holder and a wearable portion. The holder includes a pocket that can receive hair-cutting shears and a shears-holding portion. The shears holding portion can hold the hair cutting shears on an exterior surface of the holder. The shears-holding portion may include a magnet | 08-29-2013 |
20130327798 | Pistol Belt Clip - A method and apparatus providing for attaching a firearm, toy gun, airsoft gun, replica gun, or other dischargeable weapon to clothing or other garments worn by a user. Wherein said method and apparatus involves a clip utilizing friction between the clip and a serrated portion of the dischargeable device. Wherein said firearm, toy gun, airsoft gun, replica gun, or other dischargeable weapon may be concealed by the user. | 12-12-2013 |
20140014693 | GOLF BRACELET WITH REMOVABLE BALL MARKER - A lightweight golf bracelet having a removable ball marker and wearable during a golf swing includes a top portion arranged for placement on the wrist of a user, a receiving area, a ball marker removably securable to the receiving area, and first and second arms extending laterally relative to the top portion, with the first and second arms cooperating to form an attachment area and a hook. A flexible lanyard is sized to extend between the attachment area and the hook and includes a clasp. The lanyard is arranged to loop around the hook, and the clasp is arranged to permit the user to secure the clasp to the lanyard at a desired location between the attachment point and the hook. | 01-16-2014 |
20140027479 | SHROUDED FLIP HOLSTER FOR CONCEALED CARRY OF A HANDGUN - A holster for concealed handgun carry that relies on the façade for concealment, such as a cell phone, cell phone case or toolbox. The facade is a pivotal shroud with an aperture to open enclosure that is pivotally attached to a holster pocket, and relies on an actuated hinges for securing the shroud in a closed position for concealment and an open position for access to a handgun. Spring loaded hinges may be used for providing opening of the hinged panels of the holster, providing access by the wearer to the handgun contained within the holster. Latching of a closed configuration may be accomplished by a snap, hook and loop fasteners and magnetic fasteners. Access to a handgun contained within the holster may be accomplished with minimal movement of an arm, hand or finger. | 01-30-2014 |
20140061261 | Magnetic Golf Glove Holder - During the game of golf, it is customary to periodically remove the glove from the golfer's hand in between shots or during putting. This invention helps a golfer by making the glove readily available by keeping the glove by the side of the golfer without the need to place the glove inside of a pocket. Thus extending the life of the glove by allowing it to maintain its natural form. | 03-06-2014 |
20140299640 | MAGNETIC BIT-HOLDER BRACELET DEVICE - A magnetic bit-holder bracelet device intended to be worn by a user on his wrist and to hold screwdriver or similar bits includes a bracelet made of plastic, that can be attached or fixed to the wrist, incorporating, over all or part of its circumference, a row of pockets and holder cavities built into the bracelet, each formed by one of the pockets or attached to the bracelet, each in one of the pockets and able to house axially, and removably, one of the bits, the blind end of each holder cavity having a magnet able to apply a magnetic force of attraction to the bit concerned in order to retain and hold it in the relevant holding cavity. | 10-09-2014 |
20140312083 | MAGNETIC POCKET ATTACHMENT - A magnetic pocket attachment attaches securely to the waistband of a clothing item, either outside of inside the garment. The magnetic pocket attachment includes a body member having a closure flap extending from a top portion of the body member, where the closure flap can cover an opening to a pocket formed in the body member. The magnetic pocket attachment further includes an attachment flap extending from a top portion of the body member, where the attachment flap can fold over the body portion and, with a magnet in the attachment flap, can magnetically attract to another magnet in the body member. The closure flap can include a metallic member formed therein, along with a decorative and magnetic member, to attract to the magnets of the body member and the attachment flap, helping keep the closure flap in a closed position. | 10-23-2014 |
20150076185 | ACCESSORY DEVICE - A cover is described that is magnetically attached to a tablet device. The cover includes at least as flap. In the described embodiment, the flap includes a plurality of segments where the first segment includes a first plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a first edge of the flap and where a second segment includes a second plurality of edge attach magnets arrayed along a second edge of the flap opposite the first edge. | 03-19-2015 |
20160143427 | Cane Holding Device - A cane holding device securable to a wearer's belt. The cane holding device includes a panel having a tubular member thereon, wherein the upper end and lower end of the tubular member are open. A cane can be positioned through the tubular member and the tubular member is sized to allow the elongated rod of the cane to pass therethrough while preventing the handle from passing therethrough. The upper end of the panel includes a loop through which a user's belt can be threaded in order to secure the cane holding device onto the user. Alternatively, the upper end may include mating fasteners adapted to form a loop for removable securement to the user's belt or other similar area of the user's body or garments. | 05-26-2016 |
20160198763 | Carrying Case for e-cigarette | 07-14-2016 |
20160198813 | Magnetic Band Device, in Particular Wristband | 07-14-2016 |
20160198838 | SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE | 07-14-2016 |
20160199989 | MAGNETIC HAIR CLIPPER GUARD HOLDER | 07-14-2016 |
20160381447 | Ear Bud Holder - An ear bud holder that includes a lanyard, a clasp and first and second ear bud retainers. The lanyard has first and second sections with first and second ends and the clasp has first and second members. The first and second ends are attached to the first and second members, respectively. The clasp has a closed position, in which the first and second members are connected to each other, and an open position, in which the first and second members are detached. The first and second ear bud retainers are connected to the second ends of the first and second sections and include an adjustable loop adapted for securing an ear bud. After the ear buds are secured in the adjustable loops, the two members are connected behind the user's neck to prevent the ear buds from being lost and to conveniently keep them nearby when temporarily removed by the user. | 12-29-2016 |