Magnetic attachment means of non-magnetic accessories to metal doors
OwnerRichard F. Buckinventor
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Abstract
A device for removably holding a non-magnetic object to a selectable location on a magnetic component without penetrating the surface of the magnetic component is disclosed. The device is particularly suited for holding a non-magnetic coat hanger arrangement or a non-magnetic kick plate either or both onto a steel door commonly found in industrial, commercial and domestic applications. The device comprises a magnet and means for varying the intensity of the magnetic field between the magnet and the steel door so that the device is snugly attached thereon, yet removable therefrom in a snap-action manner.
Claims4
A device for removably holding a non-magnetic object to a magnetic object comprising:
- a donut-shaped magnet having two faces and a central aperture creating a magnetic field having a pre-determined intensity;
- a non-magnetic object;
- means for connecting the non-magnetic object to one face of said magnet said means for connecting comprising a suction device of non-magnetic material concentrically located within said central aperture;
- a magnetic component directed toward the other face of said magnet and establishing a magnetic field therebetween;
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- means, interposed between said magnet and said magnetic component, for varying the intensity of the magnetic field between said magnet and said magnetic component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.