Object retention on interior vehicular components utilizing coded magnets

US8941455B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

• Paul W. Alexander · Ypsilanti, US
• Paul E. Krajewski · Troy, US
• Roy J. Mathieu · Rochester Hills, US
• Anthony L. Smith · Troy, US
• Nancy L. Johnson · Northville, US
• Thomas W. Nehl · Shelby Charter Township, US
• Mark A. Voss · Richmond, US
• Kevin Krenn · Big Rapids, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 19, 2013
• Grant date: Jan 27, 2015
• Expiry date: Mar 3, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T24/32
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of and attachment system for securing and manipulating attractive objects upon an interior vehicular surface, utilizing at least one coded magnet to selectively attach/retain the objects, and provide various other functions, including aiding in alignment, orientation, and retrieval of the objects, and activating an associated sub-system.