Magnetic accessory attachment device for sink

US9115484B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9115484-B2
Application numberUS-201213427514-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMar 22, 2012
Priority dateMar 25, 2011
Publication dateAug 25, 2015
Grant dateAug 25, 2015

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Abstract

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A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device. Examples of suitable accessories include a cup, drain stopper, hook, small shelf, sponge holder, etc. The sink can also include a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magnetic accessory attachment device.

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What is claimed is: 1. A magnetic accessory attachment device for attaching an accessory having a non-magnetized ferromagnetic material to a sink having a non-magnetized ferromagnetic material comprising: a body having a first external surface and a second external surface, at least one of the first and second external surfaces being adapted to contact the sink, and at least one of the first and second external surfaces being adapted to contact the accessory; a magnet disposed w…

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  • Fixed Constructions · mapped topic

  • E03C1/186Primary

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What does patent US9115484B2 cover?
A magnetic accessory attachment device for a sink that provides the ability to utilize a device to attach any one of an assorted set of accessories to the sidewalls, rim, or base of a sink. The magnetic accessory attachment device can have a magnet disposed within a body. The accessory can have a ferromagnetic material that is attracted to the magnet when brought into proximity with the magneti…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Fulford Evan Allen, Childs Daniel Keating, Elkay Mfg Co
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification E03C1/186. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 25 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
What related patents are in patentsdb?
We list 1 related publication on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).