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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2008
Thomas P. Newcomb, Defiance, OH (US);
Thomas P. Newcomb, Defiance, OH (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A sheath including a hollow main body having a first end with an opening formed therein. The hollow main body is formed from a substantially nonmagnetic material and adapted to receive the permanent magnet material handling device. The sheath militates against an attraction of foreign material to the permanent magnet material handling device when not in use. Additionally, an assembly and method for storing the permanent magnet material handling device. The assembly includes a pedestal having a stationary base coupled to a plate selectively engaging the sheath. A movement sensor may be coupled to the plate to detect movement of the plate relative to the base.