Magnetic automotive repair device, and related methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to a magnetic device comprising a housing with multiple compartments and an adjustable fastener. The housing includes a first compartment bordered by a first opening and a flange, a second compartment bordered by a second opening, and a third compartment adjacent to a second wall. The adjustable fastener is retained in the first compartment and includes a plate with a recess and a protruding structure with a receiving chamber. The protruding structure is partially retained in the second compartment and has a track. The device further includes a retaining structure with a compartment and a rod with a guide rail that engages with the track of the protruding structure. Additionally, one or more magnets are retained in the compartment of the retaining structure. The magnetic device provides adjustable and secure magnetic attachment for various applications.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A magnetic device comprising:
 a housing comprising:
 a first wall located opposite a second wall; 
 a first opening disposed through the first wall; 
 a first compartment, the first opening bordering the first compartment; 
 a flange disposed at an outer perimeter edge of an inner wall surface of the first compartment and disposed below the first opening to form a second opening; 
 a second compartment, the second opening bordering the second compartment; and 
 a third compartment adjacent to the second wall; 
   an adjustable fastener comprising:
 a plate with a first plate wall located opposite a second plate wall, the plate is retained in the first compartment of the housing; 
 a recess disposed at the first plate wall of the plate; 
 a protruding structure extending from the second plate wall of the plate, the protruding structure partially retained in the second compartment, the protruding structure has a receiving chamber; and 
 a track disposed at an inner wall surface of the receiving chamber of the protruding structure; 
   a retaining structure comprising:
 a compartment; and 
 a rod with a guide rail configured to rotatably engage with the track of the protruding structure; and 
   one or more magnets retained in the compartment of the retaining structure.   
     
     
         2 . The magnetic device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an abrasive element disposed at the second wall of the housing.   
     
     
         3 . The magnetic device of  claim 2 , wherein the abrasive element composed of a layer of sandpaper disposed over a layer of adhesive. 
     
     
         4 . The magnetic device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 surface indicia disposed at the first wall of the housing.   
     
     
         5 . The magnetic device of  claim 4 , wherein the surface indicia is composed of one or more recesses. 
     
     
         6 . The magnetic device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a sealing structure disposed between a portion of the protruding structure of the adjustable fastener and the second compartment.   
     
     
         7 . The magnetic device of  claim 1 , wherein the first wall has a radial curvature. 
     
     
         8 . The magnetic device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more protruding members disposed at one or more side walls of the housing.   
     
     
         9 . The magnetic device of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a protruding member of the one or more protruding members has a substantially planar end.   
     
     
         10 . The magnetic device of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a protruding member of the one or more protruding members has a substantially tapered end.   
     
     
         11 . A magnetic device comprising:
 a housing comprising:
 a first wall located opposite a second wall; 
   an adjustable fastener disposed at the first wall;   a retaining structure disposed at the second wall, a portion of the retaining structure is configured to rotatably engage a portion of the adjustable fastener; and   one or more magnets retained in a compartment of the retaining structure.   
     
     
         12 . The magnetic device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 an abrasive element disposed at the second wall of the housing.   
     
     
         13 . The magnetic device of  claim 12 , wherein the abrasive element composed of a layer of sandpaper disposed over a layer of adhesive. 
     
     
         14 . The magnetic device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 surface indicia disposed at the first wall of the housing.   
     
     
         15 . The magnetic device of  claim 14 , wherein the surface indicia is composed of one or more recesses. 
     
     
         16 . The magnetic device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a sealing structure disposed at a portion of the adjustable fastener.   
     
     
         17 . The magnetic device of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 one or more protruding members disposed at one or more side walls of the housing.   
     
     
         18 . The magnetic device of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 a protruding member of the one or more protruding members has a substantially planar end.   
     
     
         19 . The magnetic device of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 a protruding member of the one or more protruding members has a substantially tapered end.   
     
     
         20 . The magnetic device of  claim 11 , wherein the first wall has a radial curvature.