US4451810A
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Magnetic tool holder
Assignee: Lisle Corp
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Filing: 1983-02-07
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2003-02-07
Abstract
Abstract 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.
Inventors
- 👤 Merrill R. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F7/00; H01F7/02; H01F7/0205; H01F7/021; H01F7/0215; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An improved magnetic tool holder comprising, in combination: a pair of equally sized, generally rectangular, metal plates; a single magnetic bar having longitudinal and width dimensions slightly less than the corresponding dimensions of the plates, said bar comprised of a flexible material impregnated with a magnetic powder material; at least two L-shaped bracket members having a support leg longer than the cumulative thickness of the plates and bar and a fastening leg having a length slightly less than the width of the plates; and at least two fasteners connected entirely through a series of aligned openings in an assembly stack of the plates with the bar therebetween and the fastening leg against one plate and with the support leg positioned against the longitudinal aligned edges of the plates and bar, each support leg spaced laterally from the other, each support leg extending transversely from the assembly stack and including an opening for attachment and support of the holder, one fastener being associated with each bracket member to maintain the holder in assembled condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An improved magnetic tool holder comprising, in combination: a pair of equally sized, generally rectangular, metal plates; a single magnetic bar having longitudinal and width dimensions slightly less than the corresponding dimensions of the plates, said bar comprised of a flexible material impregnated with a magnetic powder material; at least two L-shaped bracket members having a support leg longer than the cumulative thickness of the plates and bar and a fastening leg having a length slightly less than the width of the plates; and at least two fasteners connected entirely through a series of aligned openings in an assembly stack of the plates with the bar therebetween and the fastening leg against one plate and with the support leg positioned against the longitudinal aligned edges of the plates and bar, each support leg spaced laterally from the other, each support leg extending transversely from the assembly stack and including an opening for attachment and support of the holder, one fastener being associated with each bracket member to maintain the holder in assembled condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved holder of claim 1 including a highly visible coating layer about at least a portion of the exposed side surface of the bar.
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) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |