BLACK SAND MAGNET WITH POCKET CLIP

Abstract

A device for black sand collection having a two-piece housing holding a rod with a magnet at an end thereof. A button and coil allow the rod to be depressed such that the magnet is pushed toward an end of the device, allowing the device to magnetically collect black sand. Releasing the button allows the device to release the black sand.

Claims

1. A device for black sand collection, comprising: a two-piece housing comprising a fixed-housing a removable barrel, a cover formed at one end of said removable barrel; a pocket clip formed on said removable barrel; a rod extending through said two-piece housing; said rod having a magnet formed at one end thereof; a coil formed on the other end of said rod, outside of said two-piece housing; a button formed at a distal end of said rod adjacent to said coil; wherein when the button is depressed, the magnet is pushed to an end of said fixed-housing such that black sand may be magnetically collected.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0014] FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;

[0015] FIG. 1B shows a side view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

[0016] FIG. 1C shows a side view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

[0017] FIG. 1D shows a side view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with one embodiment of the invention;

[0018] FIG. 2A shows a perspective view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with an embodiment of the invention with a piece of the housing removed;

[0019] FIGS. 2B and 2C shows a side view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with an embodiment of the invention with a piece of the housing removed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Having summarized various aspects of the present disclosure, reference will now be made in detail to that which is illustrated in the drawings. While the disclosure will be described in connection with these drawings, there is no intent to limit it to the embodiment or embodiments disclosed herein. Rather, the intent is to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents included within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0021] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term comprise and variations of the term, such as comprising, comprises and comprised are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps. Additionally, in the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. Well-known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0022] For simplicity and clarity of illustration, the drawing figures illustrate the general manner of construction, and descriptions and details of well-known features and techniques may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the invention. Additionally, elements in the drawing figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention. The same reference numerals in different figures denote the same elements. As will be understood by those with skill in the art, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0023] The terms first, second, third, fourth, and the like in the description and in the claims, if any, are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments described herein are, for example, capable of operation in sequences other than those illustrated or otherwise described herein. Furthermore, the terms include, and have, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, system, article, device, or apparatus.

[0024] FIG. 1A shows a bottom perspective view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, wherein one or more embodiments of black sand magnet with pocket clip 101 may comprise barrel 102, cover 103, coil 104, button 105, pocket clip 106, and housing 107.

[0025] In some embodiments, barrel 102 may be configured as a substantially hollow cylinder having a cavity at both ends. Additionally, in some embodiments, housing 107 may be configured as a substantially hollow cylinder.

[0026] Coil 104 may be metal, or in some embodiments may be comprised of any material known in the art to compress and expand sufficient to carry out one or more objects of the present invention. Such materials may be, by way of illustration and not limitation, a plastic, an elastomer, a wood, a metal alloy, or any combination of any material known in the art to compress and expand sufficient to carry out one or more objects of the present invention.

[0027] As well, cover 103 is contemplated, in some embodiments, to be composed of plastic. However, cover 103 may be comprised of any material known in the art, such as a ceramic, a wood, a metal, a metal alloy, or any material known in the art to have properties sufficient to carry out one or more objects of the present invention. Cover 103 may be shaped so as to define a center cavity allowing metal rod 202 to pass through, while also having a sufficient upper surface so as to provide a force point for coil 104 to compress against.

[0028] As can be seen in FIG. 1A, button 105, in some embodiments, may be configured as a flat disc suitable for manipulation by a finger or thumb. It is consequently contemplated that in some embodiments, a user may grasp the present invention around the barrel 102, the housing 107, or both, with the fingers of one hand and, when desired, press down with the user's thumb of the same hand upon button 105, thus compressing coil 104. As can be seen in FIG. 2A, FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C, in some embodiments, compressing the coil may cause metal rod 202 to move through housing 107 and barrel 102, consequently also moving magnet 201 in the same direction (away from button 105).

[0029] FIG. 1B shows a top plan view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, wherein one or more embodiments of black sand magnet with pocket clip 101 may comprise barrel 102, cover 103, coil 104, button 105, pocket clip 106, and housing 107.

[0030] FIG. 1C shows an elevational view a device for black sand collection in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, wherein one or more embodiments of black sand magnet with pocket clip 101 may comprise barrel 102, cover 103, coil 104, button 105, pocket clip 106, and housing 107.

[0031] FIG. 1D shows a bottom plan view a device for black sand collection in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, wherein one or more embodiments of black sand magnet with pocket clip 101 may comprise barrel 102, cover 103, coil 104, button 105, and housing 107.

[0032] FIG. 2A shows a bottom perspective view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, wherein one or more embodiments of black sand magnet with pocket clip 101 may comprise magnet 201 and metal rod 202, along with barrel 102, cover 103, coil 104, and button 105.

[0033] The embodiment shown in FIG. 2A may represent the present invention, in some embodiments, depicted as having housing 107 removed for purposes of clarity. In various embodiments, the present invention may comprise a device for black sand collection having a fixed housing 107, a removable housing 107, or an embodiment lacking housing 107.

[0034] FIG. 2B shows a top plan view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, wherein one or more embodiments of black sand magnet with pocket clip 101 may comprise barrel 102, cover 103, coil 104, button 105, magnet 201, and metal rod 202.

[0035] In some embodiments, the present invention may be provided as a kit or a disassembled unit. Whether provided assembled or as a kit, the embodiment depicted in FIG. 2B discloses an embodiment wherein barrel 102 disconnected from magnet 201 and the rest of the present invention. Because, in some embodiments, barrel 102 may be configured as a hollow cylinder, it is contemplated that in some embodiments magnet 202 and associated portions of metal rod 201 may pass through barrel 102 when button 105 is pressed.

[0036] FIG. 2C shows a bottom plan view of a device for black sand collection in accordance with an embodiment of the invention, wherein one or more embodiments of black sand magnet with pocket clip 101 may comprise magnet 201 and metal rod 202, along with barrel 102, cover 103, coil 104, button 105, and pocket clip 106. FIG. 2C also shows an embodiment wherein barrel 102 is disconnected from the rest of the present invention, also by way of illustration and not limitation.

[0037] The drawings and associated descriptions provided herein are intended to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0038] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0039] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0040] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0041] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state means for performing a specified function or step for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a means or step clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. 112.