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Magnet mounting and retention system for tool

US10962365B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2019
Grant dateMar 30, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01D11/24
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tool, such as a level, with magnets embedded in a working surface is provided. For example, the magnets assist in coupling the level to magnetic workpieces. The magnets are placed in a chamber with a floor having a periphery and internal walls extending from the floor periphery. Flanges extend from internal wall of the chamber toward a central axis or point and partially further define the chamber volume. Flanges may be created by depressing surface of the level near the chamber, thus deforming the level body surface to create a channel and a flange from the material displaced from the channel.

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