US4095587A
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Healthy magnetic ornament
Assignee: TDK Corp
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Filing: 1976-04-22
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1996-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic ornament, such as a bracelet, a necklace or a chain belt, suitable for promoting good health and personal adornment is provided. The magnetic ornament is comprised of at least one capsule linked with at least one chain. The capsule has enclosed therein one or more pieces of a rare earth- cobalt permanent magnet having the magnetic poles formed on the peripheral surface. At least the surfaces of the capsule and the chain are made of non-magnetic corrosion-resistant metal.
Inventors
- 👤 Mutsuo Ishikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:56
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C25/00; A44C25/001; A44C25/002; A44C5/00; A44C5/0007; A44C5/0023; A61; A61N; A61N2/00; A61N2/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A magnetic ornament for use in the promotion of good health and for personal adornment, said ornament comprising at least one capsule, having end faces, of a non-magnetic metal having a corrosion resistant surface, said capsule having a first axis through the end faces thereof, said capsule having a hollow interior; at least one chain of a non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant metal, said chain being linked to the end faces of said capsule; and at least one piece of a rare earth cobalt permanent magnet completely enclosed within the hollow interior of said capsule, said permanent magnet having a peripheral surface and two end faces wherein at least one pair of diametrically opposed poles are formed on said peripheral surface, said magnet having a first axis passing through said end faces, parallel to the first axis of said capsule, and a second axis passing through said pair of diametrically opposed poles, wherein said first axis of said magnet is perpendicular to said second axis and lies in the plane of said ornament which said ornament is lying in a flat plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A magnetic ornament for use in the promotion of good health and for personal adornment, said ornament comprising at least one capsule, having end faces, of a non-magnetic metal having a corrosion resistant surface, said capsule having a first axis through the end faces thereof, said capsule having a hollow interior; at least one chain of a non-magnetic, corrosion-resistant metal, said chain being linked to the end faces of said capsule; and at least one piece of a rare earth cobalt permanent magnet completely enclosed within the hollow interior of said capsule, said permanent magnet having a peripheral surface and two end faces wherein at least one pair of diametrically opposed poles are formed on said peripheral surface, said magnet having a first axis passing through said end faces, parallel to the first axis of said capsule, and a second axis passing through said pair of diametrically opposed poles, wherein said first axis of said magnet is perpendicular to said second axis and lies in the plane of said ornament which said ornament is lying in a flat plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A magnetic ornament according to claim 1 wherein said rare earth element-cobalt permanent magnet piece is in the form of a cylinder having at least one pair of magnetic poles on the periphery of the circular cross section cut perpendicularly to the cylinder axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A magnetic ornament according to claim 1 wherein said capsule is comprised of a cylindrical case and a cylindrical cap, a portion of said cap being screwed into said case.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |