Magnetic hinge

US7337497B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CONCEPT WORKSHOP WORLDWIDE, LLC · US

Inventors

• David Seidler · Elmont, US
• Stewart Seidler

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2005
• Grant date: Mar 4, 2008
• Expiry date: Nov 5, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E05Y2999/00
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A magnetic hinge defining a hinge axis includes first and second hinge plates of non-magnetic material and first and second magnets disposed therein, respectively, for movement therewith. The plates are generally parallel and independently pivotable about the hinge axis between a closed orientation, wherein the plates are essentially superposed, and an open orientation, wherein the plates are essentially not superposed. The first and second magnets are essentially superposed, generally coaxial with the hinge axis, and in the same magnetic orientation.