Magnetic accessory surface mount
AssigneeBote, LLC
InventorCorey COOPER
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Abstract
Magnetic accessory surface mounts are provided using magnetic attraction between the ferrous metal accessories and a magnet disposed on, or in, the surface on which the accessories are to be mounted. Magnetic mounts are particularly suitable for stand up paddleboards, and other sea craft that have a very low profile. A magnet is disposed on the deck of the stand up paddleboard, and magnetically couples an accessory or a drink holder to the deck, for easy access by the user. The magnet is covered with a patch made of waterproof PVC to both strengthen the permanent connection of the magnet to the deck and to protect the magnet from water.
Claims18
An apparatus for detachably coupling an accessory to a flat surface, comprising:
- a magnet adapted to be placed in a position on the flat surface;
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- a patch disposed over the magnet and being bonded to the flat surface to thereby encapsulate the magnet between the flat surface and the patch,
- whereby an accessory having a ferrous metal component is capable of being detachably coupled to the flat surface when brought within the influence of a magnetic field generated by the magnet.
A sea craft comprising:
- an inflatable body made of drop stitch fabric and including an upper surface;
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- at least one magnet bonded to the upper surface of the body,
- whereby an accessory having a ferrous metal component is capable of being detachably coupled to the upper surface when brought within the influence of a magnetic field generated by the magnet.
A drink holder comprising:
- a body having a ferrous metal property;
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- a magnet, capable of being permanently attached to an upper surface of a sea craft,
- wherein the magnet has a magnetic field of sufficient magnetic force to magnetically couple the drink holder to the upper surface of the sea craft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.