US5316143A
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Device for holding cylindrical socket heads
Assignee: MAGNE STORE LLC
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Filing: 1992-11-12
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Granted: 1994-05-31
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Expires: 2012-11-12
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a device for magnetically holding sockets in a desired horizontal sequence. One embodiment of the device is substantially rectangular having a plurality of parallel channels of descending circumference adapted to receive corresponding socket heads from a standard or long socket set. The device promotes a plurality of magnetic arcs, having pole lines parallel to the channels, for engagement to the exterior circumference of the cylindrical sockets. The magnetic attraction properties of the device offer a significant improvement over the prior art while simultaneously providing maximum visibility of the socket heads which facilitate retrieval by an individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Billy L. Horn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:25
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; B25H3/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818; Y10S211/00; Y10S211/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A device for holding cylindrical socket heads of varying circumference comprising: (a) a body having a pair of parallel sidewalls and a pair of parallel end walls; (b) a plurality of ridges traversing said body perpendicular to said sidewalls, said ridges defining a plurality of parallel channels of descending circumference; (c) a rectangular aperture traversing each of said channels; and (d) a magnet engaged to said pair of sidewalls, and said pair of end walls opposite said channels, said magnet is positioned proximal to said apertures, said magnet having a plurality of pole lines perpendicular to said pair of sidewalls, one of said pole lines centrally positioned within each of said channels, said magnet further engaging a socket head of corresponding circumference to one of said channels, maximizing visibility of said socket head.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A device for holding cylindrical socket heads of varying circumference comprising: (a) a body having a pair of parallel sidewalls and a pair of parallel end walls; (b) a plurality of ridges traversing said body perpendicular to said sidewalls, said ridges defining a plurality of parallel channels of descending circumference; (c) a rectangular aperture traversing each of said channels; and (d) a magnet engaged to said pair of sidewalls, and said pair of end walls opposite said channels, said magnet is positioned proximal to said apertures, said magnet having a plurality of pole lines perpendicular to said pair of sidewalls, one of said pole lines centrally positioned within each of said channels, said magnet further engaging a socket head of corresponding circumference to one of said channels, maximizing visibility of said socket head.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of channels are semicircular in shape inside said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 2, wherein said magnet is engaged to a magnetic surface for desired positioning of said device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device according to claim 3, wherein said magnet further engages said socket head to said magnet along a corresponding said pole line when said socket head is positioned in one of said channels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 4, wherein said magnet is of one-piece construction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 4, wherein said magnet is comprised of a plurality of horizontally aligned magnet pieces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 6, wherein said magnet pieces are affixed to each other.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for holding cylindrical socket heads of varying circumference comprising: (a) a body having a pair of parallel sidewalls and a pair of parallel end walls; (b) a plurality of ridges positioned perpendicular to said side walls traversing said body, said ridges being spaced to define a plurality of parallel channels of differing circumference inside said body, said ridges further defining a magnet receiving area, each of said plurality of channels being semicircular in shape, each of said plurality of channels adapted to receive a socket head of corresponding circumference; (c) a substantially rectangular aperture traversing each of said channels; and (d) a magnet engaged to said body within said magnet receiving area, said magnet positioned proximal to said apertures, said magnet comprising a plurality of magnetic pole lines perpendicular to said sidewalls.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
134 words
A device for holding cylindrical socket heads of varying circumference comprising: (a) a body having a pair of parallel sidewalls and a pair of parallel end walls; (b) a plurality of ridges positioned perpendicular to said side walls traversing said body, said ridges being spaced to define a plurality of parallel channels of differing circumference inside said body, said ridges further defining a magnet receiving area, each of said plurality of channels being semicircular in shape, each of said plurality of channels adapted to receive a socket head of corresponding circumference; (c) a substantially rectangular aperture traversing each of said channels; and (d) a magnet engaged to said body within said magnet receiving area, said magnet positioned proximal to said apertures, said magnet comprising a plurality of magnetic pole lines perpendicular to said sidewalls.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 8, wherein a corresponding said magnetic pole line is centrally positioned within each of said channels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 9, wherein said magnet engages a socket head of corresponding circumference along one of said pole lines of said magnet when said socket head is positioned in one of said channels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 10, wherein said magnet is of one-piece construction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 10, wherein said magnet is comprised of a plurality of horizontally aligned magnet pieces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device according to claim 12, wherein said plurality of magnet pieces are affixed to each other.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 13, wherein said magnet is engaged to said pair of end walls, and said pair of sidewalls.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 14, wherein said magnet is engaged to a magnetic surface for desired positioning of said device.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
87 words
A device for holding cylindrical socket heads of varying circumference comprising: (a) a body having a base and a pair of parallel barriers formed of a metal material; (b) a plurality of spaced and aligned depressions traversing said parallel barriers defining a plurality of troughs of differing circumference where each of said troughs is adapted to receive a socket head of corresponding circumference; and (c) a magnet engaged to said base, said magnet positioned proximal to said troughs, said magnet having pole lines parallel to said barriers.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
87 words
A device for holding cylindrical socket heads of varying circumference comprising: (a) a body having a base and a pair of parallel barriers formed of a metal material; (b) a plurality of spaced and aligned depressions traversing said parallel barriers defining a plurality of troughs of differing circumference where each of said troughs is adapted to receive a socket head of corresponding circumference; and (c) a magnet engaged to said base, said magnet positioned proximal to said troughs, said magnet having pole lines parallel to said barriers.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
The device according to claim 16, wherein said magnet is engaged to said metallic barriers, said magnet further defining a plurality of magnetic arcs, said magnetic arcs centrally and horizontally engaging a socket head of corresponding circumference within each of said troughs.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device according to claim 17, wherein said magnet is engaged to a magnetic surface for desired positioning of said device.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 18, wherein said plurality of troughs are semicircular in shape.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 19, wherein each of said barriers further comprise an outwardly extending channel flange positioned opposite said troughs.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device according to claim 20, wherein said base further comprises a pair of oppositely aligned channel guides for sliding and receiving engagement of said outwardly extending channel flanges of said pair of barriers.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 21, wherein said base further comprises a second magnet affixed to said base opposite said pair of oppositely aligned channel guides.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 22, wherein said second magnet is affixed to said base for engagement to a magnetic surface for desired positioning of said device.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device according to claim 23, wherein said magnet is of one-piece construction.
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