Magnetic strip assembly for use with socket-type tools and the like

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EP 1 077 114 A3

(12)	EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88)	Date of publication A3:
	13.06.2001 Bulletin 2001/24

(43)	Date of publication A2:
	21.02.2001 Bulletin 2001/08

(21)	Application number: 00307112.3

(22)	Date of filing: 18.08.2000

(51)	International Patent Classification (IPC)⁷: B25B 23/12

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
	Designated Extension States:
	AL LT LV MK RO SI

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Priority:

18.08.1999 US 376230

(71)	Applicants:
	Hirsch, Charles K. New York, NY 10028 (US) Hirsch, Howard D. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (US)

(72)	Inventors:
	Hirsch, Charles K. New York, NY 10028 (US) Hirsch, Howard D. Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (US)

(74)	Representative: Warren, Keith Stanley et al
	BARON & WARREN 18 South End Kensington London W8 5BU London W8 5BU (GB)

(54)	Magnetic strip assembly for use with socket-type tools and the like

(57) A magnetic strip assembly for use with socket-type tools includes a flexible magnetized strip (12) which is releasably attached to a carrier member (14) with pressure sensitive adhesive. The strip is die-cut to form an array of lift-off inserts (20) in various sizes and shapes for selective removal and registered placement within a socket (28) of a drive-tool (26). The insert (20) magnetically holds a metal fastener (30), such as a nut or bolt, for initiating nut or bolt tightening and is especially adapted for applications in hard-to-reach areas. A core (22) of the insert is attachable to an end of a rod to magnetically retrieve small metal objects, such as washers, nuts and screws from similar locations.

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