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Magnetic holding apparatus and methods of constructing and utilizing same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-08
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1996-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic holding apparatus for holding magnetizable articles in a spaced apart relation. The apparatus employs a frame member including spaced apart support legs having permanent magnets mounted thereon to support the magnetizable articles. The apparatus is particularly adapted for holding magnetizable articles such as mason jar lids in a spaced apart relation when they are immersed in boiling water.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel R. Hooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:42
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B11/00; B08B11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for holding magnetizable articles comprising: a portable frame member; said frame member including an upwardly extending arm portion disposed at each end thereof and an intermediate portion having a plurality of spaced apart support legs, each support leg extending upwardly from the intermediate portion and having a free extending end; each of said support legs having at least one permanent magnet mounted proximal to the free extending end thereof so as to hold said magnetizable articles in a spaced apart relation; each said magnet being adapted to hold each said article adjacent a predetermined portion of said article to permit a peripheral portion of said article to extend freely in a manner permitting each said article to be grasped adjacent said peripheral portion for individual removal of each said article from said apparatus; and said frame member being adapted to be placed in a fluid carrying pot with said arm portions extending upwardly from said pot and said intermediate portion with said support legs being disposed interiorly of said pot.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
172 words
An apparatus for holding magnetizable articles comprising: a portable frame member; said frame member including an upwardly extending arm portion disposed at each end thereof and an intermediate portion having a plurality of spaced apart support legs, each support leg extending upwardly from the intermediate portion and having a free extending end; each of said support legs having at least one permanent magnet mounted proximal to the free extending end thereof so as to hold said magnetizable articles in a spaced apart relation; each said magnet being adapted to hold each said article adjacent a predetermined portion of said article to permit a peripheral portion of said article to extend freely in a manner permitting each said article to be grasped adjacent said peripheral portion for individual removal of each said article from said apparatus; and said frame member being adapted to be placed in a fluid carrying pot with said arm portions extending upwardly from said pot and said intermediate portion with said support legs being disposed interiorly of said pot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein: said portable frame member is fabricated of rigid tubing; said support legs comprise spaced apart parallel loops formed in said tubing; and at least one handle is mounted on one of said arm portions to facilitate transporting said frame member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein: each of said extending arm portions is provided with a handle; and said parallel loops are substantially parallel to said extending arm portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein: said magnets are mounted on said parallel loops so as to be parallel to each other; and said apparatus is fabricated of substantially heat-resistant and liquid-resistant material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein: each of said parallel loops has provided thereon a plurality of spaced apart permanent magnets to permit each of said loops to support a plurality of magnetizable articles in a spaced apart relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 3, wherein: said handles are disposed substantially perpendicular to said extending arm portions; and said frame member is fabricated of an integral section of tubing with said tubing being bent to form said parallel loops.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein: said magnetizable articles comprise metal mason jar lids; said magnets are mounted on said parallel loops so as to be parallel to each other; and said parallel loops are spaced apart a sufficient distance to permit said lids to be held on said permanent magnets in a spaced apart relation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein: each of said parallel loops has provided thereon a pair of spaced apart permanent magnets to permit each of said loops to support a pair of said lids in a spaced apart relation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein: said pot comprises a standard cooking pot; the peripheral configuration of said frame member is adapted to conform in size and shape to the inside surface of said standard cooking pot; and a handle is mounted at the upper end of each of said extending arm portions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 9, wherein: said extending arm portions and said parallel loops of said frame member are disposed substantially perpendicular to the bottom edge of said cooking pot; and said apparatus is fabricated of substantially heat-resistant and liquid-resistant material to permit said apparatus to be immersed in boiling water.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |