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Stud finder with one-piece magnet assembly

US4896131A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 1989
Grant dateJan 23, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F7/0252
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Stud Finder includes a one-piece magnet assembly molded from a moldable plastic material containing a dopant capable of being permanently magnetized along a desired axis. The one-piece magnet assembly includes integral pivot bosses for pivotably supporting the magnet assembly in a location where it can be influenced by the nearby presence of magnetic metals such as steel nails. The plastic material is capable of accepting integral coloring.

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