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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 02, 1998
Daniel Pitre, Chertsey, CA;
Magnafix Inc., Ville d'Anjou, CA;
Abstract
A device for holding an object to a magnetizable surface, has a magnetic base including a magnet recessed in a housing and a hook removably connectable to the housing. The magnet has an external face devised to face the magnetizable surface, an internal face opposite the external face and a sidewall. The housing is sized to accommodate the magnet in a loose manner so that an air gap is formed between the housing and the magnet. The housing includes a side wall that extends beyond the side wall of the magnet such that, in use, an air gap is formed between the magnet and the magnetizable surface. The hook includes an anchoring section slidably engageable in a hook holder provided on the outer face of the magnetic base and a supporting section adapted to support the object.