Access panel
AssigneeMYT Enterprises LLC
InventorMenachem Treff
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Abstract
An access panel includes a planar sheet with a metallic inner surface designed to cover holes in walls, ceilings, or floors, allowing access to concealed infrastructure such as wiring and plumbing. It uses a magnetic attachment system that enables quick, tool-free installation, with magnets that can be adjusted around the hole's perimeter for optimal alignment and support. The magnetic attachment system eliminates the need for screws or hinges, preserving surrounding surfaces from wear or damage. With the flexibility to adjust magnet placement based on panel size and weight, this access panel is adaptable for diverse environments and offers aesthetic benefits, as it lacks visible fasteners and seamlessly blends into its surroundings.
Claims8
An access panel for covering a hole in a wall, ceiling, or floor, the access panel comprising:
- a planar sheet having a metallic inner surface;
- a plurality of magnets configured for selective placement around a perimeter of the hole;
- wherein the metallic inner surface is adapted to magnetically engage with the magnets to secure the planar sheet over the hole;
- wherein each magnet of the plurality of magnets is adjustable in position to provide optimal alignment and support for the planar sheet;
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- wherein the access panel is removable without the use of tools.
A method of installing an access panel comprising:
- positioning a plurality of magnets around a perimeter of a hole in a wall, ceiling, or floor;
- adjusting the magnets to achieve optimal alignment and support;
- placing a planar sheet having a metallic inner surface over the hole such that the metallic inner surface magnetically engages with the magnets;
- and
- removing the planar sheet as needed without the use of tools.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.