Magnetic metal object retriever with cover
US6325433A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V3/15
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetic metal object retriever 10 with cover 20 having a magnet 140 for attracting metal objects 250. The magnet 140 is connected to an extendable handle 40 and covered by a cover 20. The magnetic metal object retriever 10 with cover 20 is used to gather metal objects 250 such as nails and screws, which are attracted by the magnetic pull from the magnet 140 and such metal objects 250 collect on the exterior of the cover 20. When the cover 20 is removed from the magnet 140, the metal objects 250 are easily removed and can be reused or disposed of.
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