Suction device

US8783634B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Adam Summers · Friday Harbor, US
• Stanislav Gorb · Leonberg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 1, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 22, 2014
• Expiry date: Nov 23, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16B47/00
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A suction device having the ability to adhere to rough surfaces is provided, along with methods for attaching the suction device to a target surface. The suction device includes a body having a suction area and a plurality of micro-rods depending from margins of the suction area. The micro-rods provide sufficient friction when placed against a target surface that a suction seal can be formed by generating negative pressure between the suction area and the target surface. In certain embodiments, the suction device provides suction even on wet or underwater surfaces.