Patent ID: 7229168
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: A61F,G02C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A magnetic hinge system for rotatably and removably coupling a first object and a second object, comprising: a first hinge member associated with the first object, the first hinge member defining a hinge axis, and having a plurality of generally planar outwardly-facing facets disposed about the hinge axis; and a second hinge member attached to the second object and defining a slot having a plurality of generally planar inwardly-facing facets configured to overlie less than all of the outwardly-facing facets; wherein at least some of the facets of the second hinge member are magnetized or include magnets to couple the second hinge member to the first hinge member and permit selective segmented rotation of the second hinge member relative to the first hinge member about the hinge axis.