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Magnetic stud fastener finder

  • US 9,069,028 B2
  • Filed: 10/14/2011
  • Issued: 06/30/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A stud finder for use in locating a stud having a metallic element disposed therein, the stud finder comprising:

  • a body having an internal compartment; and

    a magnetic element irremovably confined within the internal compartment and freely moveable therein, wherein the magnetic element is not restricted about any axis within the internal compartment;

    the body and magnetic element being configured such that the magnetic element is magnetically attracted to the metallic element located exteriorly to the body when the internal compartment is disposed adjacent the metallic element.

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