Magnetic member

Abstract

A magnetic member for attachment to a surface has a first layer of material connected to a second layer of material and a plurality of spaced metal strips or metal particles are disposed between the first and second layers of material. The spaced metal strips or metal particles are adapted to magnetically attract a magnetic material attached to an object.

Claims

1. A magnetic member for attachment to a surface, comprising: a first layer of material connected to a second layer of material; a plurality of spaced metal strips disposed between the first layer of material and the second layer of material, adhesive attached to an outer surface of the second layer; a layer of magnetic material having a magnetic surface and an adhesive surface, adhesively connected to an object; and wherein an outer surface of the first layer of material engages the layer of magnetic material in a manner that attracts the spaced metal strips.

2. The member of claim 1 wherein the first and second layers of material are laminated together.

3. The member of claim 1 wherein the first and second layers of material are made of clear plastic.

4. The member of claim 1 wherein the adhesive engages and is connected to the surface.

5. The member of claim 4 wherein the surface is one selected from a group consisting of a shelf, a dashboard, and a console.

6. The member of claim 1 wherein the adhesive is attached to the outer surface of the second layer.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of a magnetic member; and

(2) FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a magnetic member.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(3) Referring to the Figures, a magnetic shelf member 10 has a plurality of spaced metal strips 12 disposed between a first layer of material 14 and a second layer of material 16. The first 14 and second 16 layer of material are made of any material, and preferably are made of a clear plastic material.

(4) The first layer 14 has a first or outer surface 18 and a second or inner surface 20 that engages the metal strips 12. The second layer 16 has a first or outer surface 22 and a second or inner surface 23 that engages the metal strips 12. Alternatively, metal particles 12 are used. The first 14 and second 16 layer are connected through lamination, infusion or the like. Attached to the outer surface 22 of the second layer 16 is adhesive 24.

(5) In operation, the magnetic shelf member 10 is cut to fit a surface 25 such as a shelf, dashboard, console, or the like. A cover 28, placed over the adhesive 24 is removed and the magnetic shelf member 10 is placed on the shelf surface 25 such that the adhesive 24 engages the shelf surface 25 holding the magnetic shelf member 10 in place.

(6) A layer of magnetic material 30 is cut to fit the base of an object 32 such as a glass or the like. The layer of magnetic material 30 has a first magnetic surface 34 and second adhesive surface 36. The adhesive surface 36 is attached to the bottom of the object 32. The object 32 is then placed on the magnetic shelf member 10 with the magnetic surface 34 engaging the outer surface 18 of the first layer 14. The magnetic surface 34 attracts the metal strips 12 with enough magnetic force to hold the object 32 in place if and when the surface 25 experiences unstable movements.

(7) Accordingly, a magnetic shelf member 10 has been disclosed that at the very least meets all the stated objectives.

(8) From the above discussion and accompanying figures and claims it will be appreciated that the magnetic shelf member 10 offers many advantages over the prior art. It will be appreciated further by those skilled in the art that other various modifications could be made to the device without parting from the spirit and scope of this invention. All such modifications and changes fall within the scope of the claims and are intended to be covered thereby. It should be understood that the examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and that various modifications or changes in the light thereof will be suggested to persons skilled in the art and are to be included in the spirit and purview of this application.