Magnetic dinnerware storage system
AssigneeBella Terra Interior Solutions, LLC
InventorWilliam Donald Cook
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Abstract
A magnetic dinnerware or flatware storage system includes a ferromagnetic lower portion, such as a drawer bottom or counter top surface, and storage elements having magnetic bases that can be placed as desired on the ferromagnetic base to create a customized configuration of the storage system that fits the specific dinnerware to be stored. The storage elements can be posts, storage racks, and the like.
Claims20
A storage system for use with flatware or dinnerware, the storage system comprising:
- a storage surface comprising a ferromagnetic sheet and a scratch-resistant layer disposed over the sheet;
- and
- a plurality of posts, each post comprising:
- a base portion;
- and
- a magnet disposed in the base portion, wherein the magnet is configured to interact with the ferromagnetic sheet to selectively couple a respective post with the storage surface.
A storage system for use in a vehicle, the storage system comprising:
- a ferromagnetic sheet configured to be disposed in or on a storage surface;
- a plurality of posts, each post comprising:
- a base portion;
- and
- a first magnet disposed in the base portion, wherein the first magnet is configured to interact with the ferromagnetic sheet to selectively couple a respective post with the storage surface;
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- a storage rack, the storage rack comprising:
- a body defining one or more slots;
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- one or more second magnets disposed in a bottom portion of the body, wherein the one or more second magnets are configured to interact with the ferromagnetic sheet to selectively couple the storage rack with the storage surface.
A post for use in a storage system for flatware or dinnerware in a vehicle, the post comprising:
- a generally cylindrical body comprising plastic, metal, or wood;
- a base portion disposed at an end of the body, wherein the base portion comprises one or more of:
- a hemispherical shape;
- or
- a cylindrical shape;
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- a magnet disposed in the base portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.