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Magnetic wrench holder

a magnetic wrench and holder technology, applied in the field of new tool holders, can solve the problems of weaker prior art in fulfilling these needs, and none of the prior art magnetic tool holders appear to have taken into account, and achieve the effect of convenient access

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-04-05
EVANS MICHAEL LEROY
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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a magnetic tool holder that can hold ended wrenches in a organized way, allowing them to be easily accessed by a user. The holder is designed to be positioned on metal surfaces and held in place, making it convenient to use the tools in areas where they are more accessible. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and efficient way to hold and access tools, even in difficult or awkward positions."

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The prior art is weak in terms of fulfilling these needs even given the myriad types of tool holders that are available.
None of the prior art magnetic tool holders appear to have taken into consideration the use of the magnetic attraction for not only gripping the tool in a stored condition, but for also positioning the tool holder near the actual point of work.

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[0014] A magnetic tool holder for retaining ended wrenches in accordance with the drawings, is disclosed as a magnetic wrench holder 10, with base 12 and tool holding portion 14. The magnetic tool holder also has a front 16, a rear 18, sidewalls 28, a top 22, and slots 24. The ended wrenches (shown in phantom) 26 are shown as installed in the slots 24. The base 12 includes the base end(s) 20. Turning to FIG. 3, the inner structure of the magnetic tool holder is revealed, with the inner wall 30, the base side(s) 32, the base side end(s) 34 and the tool holder portion bottom 36.

[0015] In use, the magnetic ended wrench holder of the present invention receives the ended wrenches in the slots, with the bulk of the ended wrench contained within the slot which extends downward to the tool holder bottom as shown in FIG. 3. The base, as may now be appreciated, is comprised of a magnetic material, preferably a 3 / 16″ magnetic sheet as supplied by Bunting Magnetic Company of Newton, Kans. The ...

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Abstract

A novel tool holder for ended wrenches is disclosed as comprised of a tool holder portion and a magnetic base. The tool holder portion includes slots that receive ended wrenches which are magnetically retained by the base when the wrenches are fully inserted therein. The base exerts magnetic attraction both internally for the benefit of retaining the ended wrenches, and simultaneously exerting an external attraction for the mounting or placement of the tool holder on a magnetically attractive surface.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention relates to a novel tool holder. Specifically, the present invention relates to a magnetic wrench holder for holding wrenches for use by mechanics and others who would use wrenches. The holder of the present invention keeps wrenches in an ordered alignment and with convenient access. [0004] Tool holders, including those for wrenches, are ubiquitous and come in many different styles and types. While tool holders may be commonly known, the ways and methods that are used to hold tools can be very distinct and have led to different products even when the usage is limited to a specific category, such as wrenches. The wrenches under consideration in the present application, are those known generally as end wrenches, and for the purposes of the discussion herein, this term would encompas...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D85/28
CPCB25H3/003
Inventor EVANS, MICHAEL LEROY
Owner EVANS MICHAEL LEROY