Patent Publication Number: US-10315256-B1

Title: Magnetized drill accessory for retention of objects

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a Continuation-In-Part claiming the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/967,325, filed on Aug. 14, 2013, which is a Non-Provisional patent application claiming the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/743,662, filed on Sep. 10, 2012, and 
     this application additionally claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/006,837, filed on Jun. 2, 2014. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a drill accessory, and more particularly, a magnetized retention member that is adhesively attached to a portably power drill for temporarily retaining magnetic objects, such as drill bits, driver bits, screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, and the like. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Drills are used for any of a variety of applications, including forming or enlarging holes through objects, forming countersinks, installing or securing threaded fasteners, or any other process utilizing a rotational motion. Because of the flexibility of the drill, there are many scenarios where the drill is used for multiple functions during the same time frame. It is common to need different objects to complete the task at hand. One example would be a process of drilling pilot holes and installing a series of screws, where the individual would need a drill bit, a driver bit, and the series of screws. The problem is retaining the drill bit, the driver bit, and the series of screws throughout the various steps required for completing the task. One known method would be to retain the objects in a pocket. This takes additional time to retrieve the objects from within the pocket. Sharp objects, such as screws, can be uncomfortable, or even cause injury to the individual, thus creating an undesirable scenario. 
     Another, even less desirable scenario, is to temporarily hold the objects in one&#39;s mouth. This solution introduces additional potential health risks including illness from ingesting bacteria or other contaminants residing on the surface of the objects or injury from swallowing the objects. 
     Some portable drills include a retention element having specifically shaped receptacles for temporarily retaining tools, such as screw driver bits, a driver bit extension, and the like. This solution is limited in that the retention element is designed to hold a specific object having a specific shape and size. This solution fails to provide accommodations for retaining a broader selection of tools including drill bits, nut drivers, and the like; fasteners, such as screws, bolts, nuts, washers, and the like; and other objects that might be used during completion of a task. 
     Accordingly, there remains a need in the art for a device that can temporarily retain objects while completing a task that employs a power tool, such as a portable power drill. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention overcomes the deficiencies of the known art and the problems that remain unsolved by providing a method and respective apparatus for temporarily retain objects while completing a task that employs a power tool, such as a portable power drill. 
     In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the invention includes an accessory attached to a portable power drill, the combination comprising: 
     a magnetized object retention panel comprising:
         a substrate having an exposed surface and an opposite, attachment surface, the exposed surface and attachment surface being bound by a peripheral edge, and   a magnetized material carried by the exposed surface;       

     a portable power drill comprising:
         a drill housing,   a chuck rotationally integrated with the portable power drill,   a battery pack removably engaging with the portable power drill, and   a trigger integrated into the drill, wherein the trigger controls operation of the drill resulting in powered rotation of the chuck,       

     wherein the magnetized object retention panel is affixed to one of:
         an exterior surface of a segment of the drill housing, and   an exterior surface of the battery pack.       

     In a second aspect, the magnetized object retention panel is affixed to a base segment of the drill housing. 
     In another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel is affixed to a base surface of the battery pack. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel is affixed to a sidewall surface of the battery pack. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel is formed and affixed to a front surface and at least one adjacent sidewall surface of the battery pack. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel is affixed to one of the drill housing and the battery pack using an adhesive. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel further comprises an adhesive carried by the attachment surface. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel is affixed to one of the drill housing and the battery pack using adhesive dense hook and loop tape. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel further comprises a plurality of spatially arranged grooves extending inward from the exterior surface of the magnetized exposed surface, wherein the grooves are sized and shaped to facility formation of an arch in the magnetized object retention panel. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel further comprises a plurality of spatially arranged grooves extending inward from the exterior surface of the magnetized exposed surface, wherein the grooves are parallel to one another. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel further comprises a plurality of spatially arranged grooves extending inward from the exterior surface of the magnetized exposed surface, wherein the grooves are parallel to one another and extend between longitudinal edges thereof. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention panel further comprises a plurality of spatially arranged grooves extending inward from the exterior surface of the magnetized exposed surface, wherein the grooves are parallel to one another and extend perpendicularly between a pair of parallel longitudinal edges thereof. 
     In yet another aspect, each of the plurality of spatially arranged grooves is formed having a “V” shaped channel. 
     In yet another aspect, each of the plurality of spatially arranged grooves is formed having a rounded or “U” shaped channel. 
     In a second embodiment, the magnetized object retention member is provided as a magnetized item retention channel, the magnetized item retention channel comprising: 
     a channel basewall having an exposed surface and an opposite, attachment surface, and 
     a magnetized material assembled by at least one of: carried by the exposed surface and located internally to the magnetized item retention channel, 
     at least one channel sidewall extending generally perpendicular from a respective longitudinal edge, the at least one channel sidewall terminating at a channel base surface, 
     wherein a height of the at least one channel sidewall extending between the channel basewall exposed surface and the channel base surface is greater than a transverse dimension of an anticipated retained object. 
     In another aspect, the height of the at least one channel sidewall is at least ¼″. 
     In another aspect, the height of the at least one channel sidewall is at least ½″. 
     In another aspect, the height of the at least one channel sidewall is between ¼″ and ½″. 
     In another aspect, the height of the at least one channel sidewall is less than 1″. 
     In another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel further comprises a magnetized material carried by an inner surface of the at least one channel sidewall. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel further comprises an adhesive carried by the attachment surface. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel further comprises a pair of channel sidewalls, each channel sidewall extending generally perpendicular from a respective longitudinal edge, each of the pair of channel sidewalls terminating at a channel base surface. 
     In yet another aspect, heights of each of the pair of channel sidewalls are equal to one another, resulting in the respective channel base surfaces forming a plane. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base segment of the drill housing. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base surface of the battery pack. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base surface of one of the drill housing and the battery pack using an adhesive. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base surface of one of the drill housing and the battery pack using an adhesive strip. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base surface of one of the drill housing and the battery pack using an adhesive strip located within a recess formed in a respective top surface of the magnetized item retention channel. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base surface of one of the drill housing and the battery pack using a magnetic attraction between a first magnetic element of one of the drill housing and the battery pack and a magnetic element integral with the magnetized item retention channel. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base surface of one of the drill housing and the battery pack using a magnetic attraction between a first magnetic element coupled to one of the drill housing and the battery pack and the magnetic element integral with the magnetized item retention channel. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is affixed to a base surface of one of the drill housing and the battery pack using a magnetic attraction between a first magnetic element adhesively bonded to one of the drill housing and the battery pack and the magnetic element integral with the magnetized item retention channel. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is manufactured of a flexible material, including nylon, silicone, plastic, and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is manufactured of an elastic material, including rubber, and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is manufactured of a metallic material, including steel, aluminum, and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized item retention channel is manufactured of a metallic material, including steel, aluminum, and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized material is applied upon the exposed surface. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized material is a secondary material applied to the exposed surface of the magnetized item retention channel. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized material is a sheet of material adhered to the exposed surface of the magnetized item retention channel. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized material is integrated into material used to form the magnetized item retention channel. 
     In a third embodiment, the magnetized object retention member is provided as a formed assembly embedding at least one magnetized element within a formed casing, the magnetized object retention member comprising:
         a formed non-magnetic casing, and   a magnetized element at least partially enclosed within the formed non-magnetic casing.       

     In yet another aspect, an attachment element is carried by the formed non-magnetic casing, wherein the attachment element provides a mechanical coupling between the formed non-magnetic casing and a portion of the drill or drill battery pack. 
     In yet another aspect, the formed non-magnetic casing is formed by over-molding the casing about at least one magnetized component. 
     In yet another aspect, the formed non-magnetic casing is formed having at least two components that are joined together forming a cavity, wherein the magnetized element is carried within the cavity. 
     In yet another aspect, the formed non-magnetic casing is formed having a plurality of members that are joined together using any suitable mating mechanical features, including: 
     pins and mating pin receptacles, 
     clips, 
     mechanical fasteners, 
     mechanical snaps, 
     threaded fasteners, 
     a channel and respective mating edge, 
     and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the formed non-magnetic casing is formed having a plurality of members that are joined together using any suitable bonding element, including: 
     adhesive, 
     one part epoxy, 
     multi-part epoxy, 
     ultrasonic welding, 
     adhesive tape, 
     and the like. 
     In yet another aspect, the formed non-magnetic casing is formed having at least two components that are joined together forming a plurality of cavities, wherein a plurality of magnetized elements are carried within each of the plurality of cavities. In one exemplary embodiment, the formed non-magnetic casing comprises four cavities arranged in a two by two grid. In a second exemplary embodiment, the formed non-magnetic casing comprises two elongated cavities arranged in a one by two grid. In a third exemplary embodiment, the formed non-magnetic casing comprises six cavities arranged in a two by three grid. 
     In yet another aspect, the formed non-magnetic casing is formed having a base member and a top member that are joined together forming at least one cavity. 
     In yet another aspect, the formed non-magnetic casing is formed having a base member comprising a plurality of pin receptacles and a top member comprising a plurality of pins, wherein the top and base members are joined together forming by inserting each pin into a mating pin receptacle. 
     In a fourth embodiment, the magnetized object retention member is provided as a magnetized item retention channel, the magnetized item retention channel comprising:
         an enclosure comprising:
           a channel base section having an exposed surface and an opposite, attachment surface, and   at least one channel sidewall extending generally perpendicular from a respective longitudinal edge, the at least one channel sidewall originating from the channel base section exposed surface; and   
           at least one magnetized element at least partially enclosed within the formed non-magnetic casing,   wherein a height of the at least one channel sidewall extending between the channel base wall exposed surface and the channel base surface is greater than a transverse dimension of an anticipated retained object.       

     In yet another aspect, at least a portion of the at least one magnetized element is placed into a cavity formed within the channel base section. 
     In yet another aspect, at least a portion of the at least one magnetized element is placed into a cavity formed within the channel sidewall section. 
     In yet another aspect, the magnetized object retention member further comprises a plurality of magnetized elements, wherein a portion of the plurality of magnetized elements placed into a cavity formed within the channel base section and a balance of the plurality of magnetized elements is placed into a cavity formed within the channel sidewall section. 
     These and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments, which follow. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The preferred embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, in which: 
         FIG. 1  presents an isometric view detailing a magnetized surface side of an exemplary magnetized object retention panel; 
         FIG. 2  presents an isometric view detailing an attachment surface side of the magnetized object retention panel originally introduced in  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  presents an isometric exploded assembly view illustrating a first embodiment for attaching the magnetized object retention panel originally introduced in  FIG. 1  onto a base portion of a portable powered drill; 
         FIG. 4  presents an isometric view illustrating a variety of objects being temporarily retained by the magnetized object retention panel affixed to the base portion of the portable powered drill; 
         FIG. 5  presents an isometric view illustrating a second variety of objects being temporarily retained by the magnetized object retention panel affixed to the base portion of the portable powered drill; 
         FIG. 6  presents an isometric exploded assembly view illustrating a second embodiment for forming and attaching the magnetized object retention panel onto a plurality of sidewalls of an exemplary battery pack employed to provided power to the portable powered drill; 
         FIG. 7  presents an isometric view illustrating the second attachment embodiment wherein the magnetized object retention panel is affixed to the plurality of sidewalls of the exemplary battery pack employed to provided power to the portable powered drill; 
         FIG. 8  presents an isometric exploded assembly view of an exemplary embodiment of a magnetized item retention channel carrying the variety of objects being affixed to the base portion of a portable powered drill; 
         FIG. 9  presents cross section view of the magnetized item retention channel introduced in  FIG. 8 , the section taken along section line  9 - 9  of  FIG. 8 ; 
         FIG. 10  presents an isometric view of an alternative magnetized item retention channel attached to a base of a portable power pack of a portable drill; 
         FIG. 11  presents an enlarged isometric view of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 , wherein the magnetized item retention channel is shown attached to the base the portable power pack of the portable drill; 
         FIG. 12  presents an enlarged front isometric view of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 , wherein the magnetized item retention channel is shown attached to the base the portable power pack of the portable drill; 
         FIG. 13  presents an isometric view of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 ; 
         FIG. 14  presents an isometric exploded assembly view of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 ; 
         FIG. 15  presents an isometric section view of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 , wherein the section is taken along section line  15 - 15  of  FIG. 14 , which is a transverse direction at a location wherein a series of assembly pins are inserted into mating pin receptacles; 
         FIG. 16  presents an isometric section view of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 , wherein the section is taken along section line  16 - 16  of  FIG. 14 , which is a transverse direction at a location of pins and mating pin receptacles; 
         FIG. 17  presents an isometric section view of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 , wherein the section is taken along section line  17 - 17  of  FIG. 14 , which is a longitudinal direction at a location wherein a series of assembly pins are inserted into mating pin receptacles; and 
         FIG. 18  presents an isometric exploded assembly view of a variant of the alternative magnetized item retention channel, originally introduced in  FIG. 10 , wherein the variant introduces an alternative attachment system. 
     
    
    
     Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. It will be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular embodiments, features, or elements. Specific structural and functional details, dimensions, or shapes disclosed herein are not limiting but serve as a basis for the claims and for teaching a person of ordinary skill in the art the described and claimed features of embodiments of the present invention. The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in  FIG. 1 . Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. 
     A magnetized object retention panel  100  is introduced in  FIGS. 1 and 2  for attachment to a portable power drill  200  as illustrated in  FIGS. 3 through 7 . The exemplary magnetized object retention panel  100  is fabricated of a magnetized substrate  110  having a magnetic material  111  carried upon a magnetized exposed surface  112  and an adhesive  126  carried upon an adhesive attachment surface  114 . The magnetized substrate  110  is manufactured using a flexible material, such as flexible plastic, rubber, paper, vinyl, polypropylene laminates, and any other suitable flexible material. It is understood that the magnetized substrate  110  can be manufactured using a semi-rigid or rigid material, such as plastic, metal, and the like for more limited applications. The magnetic material  111  is laminated onto the magnetized exposed surface  112 . Alternatively, the magnetized substrate  110  can be manufactured using a flexible resin or binder such as vinyl, integrating the magnetic material  111  into the magnetized substrate  110  as a unitary sheet. An adhesive  126  can be applied to the adhesive attachment surface  114  of the magnetized substrate  110  for affixing the magnetized object retention panel  100  to the portable power drill  200 . The adhesive  126  is protected by a backing member  128  until application onto the portable power drill  200 . Alternatively, the adhesive attachment surface  114  can be left having a natural finish, passing options for a method of attachment to the installer. A series of grooves  116  can be formed into the magnetized exposed surface  112  using any suitable known process. The series of grooves  116  can be formed using any of: a machining process, a cutting process, a compression process, or the like. Each of the series of grooves  116  can have any reasonable shape, including a “V” shaped scoring, a “U” shaped scoring, a square or rectangular shaped scoring, and the like. The series of grooves  116  are preferably arranged having an equally spaced parallel relationship. It is understood that the series of grooves  116  can be arranged having any spatial relationship, wherein each of the series of grooves  116  can span between opposing longitudinal edges  120  of the magnetized substrate  110 . The series of grooves  116  are preferably arranged being perpendicular to each of opposing parallel longitudinal edges  120 . 
     In one variant, a second series of grooves (not shown) can be formed extending into the magnetized substrate  110  from the magnetized exposed surface  112 , wherein the second series of grooves have an angled relation respective to the grooves  116 . In one variant, the second series of grooves can be perpendicular to the first series of grooves  116 , extending between lateral edges  122 . The second series of grooves would be arranged in a manner similar to the arrangement of the first series of grooves  116 . 
     Details of the portable power drill  200  are disclosed, wherein the elements of the portable power drill  200  will be helpful when describing the method of affixing the magnetized object retention panel  100  to the portable power drill  200 . Details of the portable power drill  200  and several exemplary configurations for adhering the magnetized object retention panel  100  to the portable power drill  200  are presented in  FIGS. 3 through 7 . The portable power drill  200  includes a drill housing  210 , wherein the drill housing  210  includes features to support components utilized to complete the portable power drill  200 . A drill handgrip  212  can be integrated into the drill housing  210  forming a unitary structure. The drill housing  210  is commonly designed having two (2) sections: a left-half shell and a right-half shell. Operational components, including an electric motor, a transmission, a chuck driveshaft, any associated electrical components, and an optional clutch are assembled directly or indirection to the drill housing  210 . A chuck  220  is rotationally adapted to the chuck driveshaft. A battery receiving section  230  can be combined into a lower end of the drill handgrip  212  as a unitary structure or manufactured as a separate unit and subsequently assembled to a lower end of the drill handgrip  212 . It is understood that the battery receiving section  230  can be designed having any suitable shape. The exemplary battery receiving section  230  includes a battery receptacle  232  having a “C” shaped design forming a battery receiving cavity  238  for receiving a battery pack  250  in a horizontal direction (perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the drill handgrip  212 ). The battery receptacle  232  provides a drill housing base surface  236 . In an alternative embodiment, the battery receiving section  230  is formed at a lower, base or distal region of the drill handgrip  212 , wherein the battery receiving section  230  receives the battery pack  250  in a vertical or upward direction (parallel to the longitudinal direction of the drill handgrip  212 ). Electrical contacts are integrated into the battery receiving section  230  for engaging with mating electrical contacts provided on the battery pack  250 . A trigger  222  is assembled to the drill housing  210 , providing a user with a means for controlling operation of the portable power drill  200 . The trigger  222  is integrated into an electrical circuit in conjunction with the electrical contacts, the motor, and electrical conductors or wires. It is noted, common components assembled within an interior of the drill housing  210  of the portable power drill  200  (such as the motor, transmission, electrical contacts, wiring, and the like) are not illustrated, as they are well known by those skilled in the art. 
     The magnetized object retention panel  100  can be affixed to the portable power drill  200  at any suitable location. Several exemplary installations are presented in  FIGS. 3 through 7 , with others being described herein. In a first exemplary installation, the adhesive attachment surface  114  of the magnetized object retention panel  100  is affixed to an exposed lower surface of the portable power drill  200 , wherein the specific feature would be defined by the configuration of the battery receiving section  230 . In the illustrated configuration ( FIGS. 3 through 5 ), the exposed lower surface of the portable power drill  200  is a drill housing base surface  236 . In an alternative configuration, where the battery pack bottom surface  256  is the exposed lower surface, the adhesive attachment surface  114  of the magnetized object retention panel  100  would be affixed to the battery pack bottom surface  256 . 
     Any magnetically attractable object  300  can be retained by the magnetic material  111  of the magnetized object retention panel  100 . The magnetically attractable objects  300  can include, but are not limited to, drill bits  302 , screw driver bits  304 , hex driver bits  306 , hex key or Allen wrenches  308 , screws  312 , bolts  314 , hex nuts  316 , acorn nuts  318 , washer  319 , and the like. The magnetized material would be selected having a magnetic strength suitable for retaining the magnetically attractable objects  300  thereon during common use of the portable power drill  200 . 
     The magnetized object retention panel  100  can be affixed to the respective portion of the portable power drill  200  using any suitable attachment process, including mechanical devices, adhesive and the like. In the exemplary embodiment, an adhesive  126  is applied to the adhesive attachment surface  114 . The adhesive  126  is protected by a backing member  128  applied thereon and only removed as a precursor to an adhesion step. In an alternative embodiment, the magnetized object retention panel  100  can be affixed to the respective portion of the portable power drill  200  by applying any suitable adhesive to the adhesive attachment surface  114  and/or the respective portion of the portable power drill  200 . The magnetized object retention panel  100  would then be positioned contacting the respective portion of the portable power drill  200  and retained in position until the adhesive sets/cures. The adhesive can be a one-part composition, a two-part composition, or a multi-part composition. In another alternative embodiment, the magnetized object retention panel  100  can be affixed to the respective portion of the portable power drill  200  by sandwiching a sheet of double-sided tape between the adhesive attachment surface  114  and the respective portion of the portable power drill  200 . In yet another embodiment, the magnetized object retention panel  100  can be affixed to the respective portion of the portable power drill  200  by mechanically fastening the adhesive attachment surface  114  to the respective portion of the portable power drill  200 . The mechanical fasteners can be screws, rivets, clips, wire, and the like. 
     The magnetized object retention panel  100  can be manufactured of a material that can be sheered using scissors or other manual, generally available cutting device. The material is selected enabling the magnetized object retention panel  100  to be sized by the installer to fit the selected installation location on the portable power drill  200 . The corners of the magnetized object retention panel  100  can be rounded (as shown in  FIGS. 6 and 7 ) to improve reliability, longevity of adhesion to the portable power drill  200 , reduction of potential injury to the user, and the like. 
     In a second exemplary installation, the magnetized object retention panel  100  is formed to contour to a selected exterior surface of the portable power drill  200 ; in this case, an exterior surface of the battery pack  250 , as illustrated in  FIGS. 6 and 7 . The target surface for applying the magnetized object retention panel  100  can be one or more linearly contiguous surfaces. The series of grooves  116  formed within the magnetized substrate  110  enables a formation of one or more bends or arches therein. In the exemplary embodiment, the magnetized object retention panel  100  is affixed to a battery pack front surface  252  and a pair of adjacent battery pack side surfaces  254 . The magnetized substrate  110  can be shaped prior to or during the attachment process. The magnetized substrate  110  is bent forming a pair of arched segments  134 , segmenting the magnetized substrate  110  into a front attaching segment  130  and a pair of side attaching segments  132 . The arched segment  134  would be located and shaped to correspond to like corners on the respective receiving surface, in this case, the respective corners of the battery pack  250 . The magnetized object retention panel  100  can be affixed to the portable power drill  200  in any suitable manner. In one process, the magnetized object retention panel  100  is aligned by placing the arched segment  134  against a respective corner of the battery pack  250 , the side attaching segment  132  is affixed to the respective battery pack side surface  254 , the front attaching segment  130  is affixed to the battery pack front surface  252 , and the remaining side attaching segment  132  is affixed to the other respective battery pack side surface  254 . In a second process, a center of the magnetized object retention panel  100  is aligned with a center of the battery pack front surface  252  and affixed in position. The magnetized substrate  110  is bent, forming an arched segment  134  around the respective corner of the battery pack  250 , segmenting the magnetized substrate  110  into the front attaching segment  130  and the side attaching segment  132 . The first side attaching segment  132  is wrapped about the battery pack  250  and affixed to the respective battery pack side surface  254 . The second side attaching segment  132  is wrapped about another side of the battery pack  250  and affixed to the other respective battery pack side surface  254 . It is also understood that the magnetized object retention panel  100  can be cut to an applicable size and affixed to the associated portion of the portable power drill  200  as desired. Although the exemplary embodiment illustrates attaching the magnetized object retention panel  100  to the battery pack  250 , it is understood that the magnetized object retention panel  100  can be adhered to any suitable surface or surfaces of the drill housing  210 , and more specifically, portions of the battery receiving section  230 . 
     A magnetized item retention channel  400  is an alternative embodiment to the magnetized object retention panel  100 , wherein the magnetized item retention channel  400  is detailed in  FIGS. 8 and 9 . The magnetized item retention channel  400  provides the general benefits of the magnetized object retention panel  100 , while introducing other benefits. The magnetized item retention channel  400  is manufactured having a magnetized item retention channel body or a magnetized channel  410  segmented into a substantially planar channel base wall  420  and at least one channel sidewall  430  extending generally perpendicularly from a respective longitudinal edge  402 , the at least one channel sidewall  430  terminating at a channel base surface  435 . In a preferred embodiment, the magnetized item retention channel  400  includes a pair of channel sidewalls  430 , each channel sidewall  430  extending generally perpendicular from a respective longitudinal edge  402 , each of the pair of channel sidewalls  430  terminating at a respective channel base surface  435 . Each channel sidewall  430  has a channel sidewall height  408  extending between the channel basewall exposed surface and the channel base surface. The channel sidewall height  408  is designed to accommodate a transverse dimension of an anticipated retained object  300 . In a first variant, the channel sidewall height  408  is at least ½″. In a second variant, the channel sidewall height  408  is between ¼″ and ½″. In a third variant, the channel sidewall height  408  is between ¼″ and ¾″. In a fourth variant, the channel sidewall height  408  is between ½″ and 1″. In a fifth variant, the channel sidewall height  408  is less than 1″. In a sixth variant, the channel sidewall height  408  is between ½″ and 1½″. In a seventh, the channel sidewall height  408  is between ¾″ and 1½″. The height can be determined by the target application. A magnetized item retention channel  400  designed for a larger powered drill  200  would include the channel sidewalls  430  having a taller height compared to a magnetized item retention channel  400  designed for a lesser-powered drill  200 . The theory is based upon the concept where the larger powered drill  200  is designed to utilize and install larger diameter objects  300  compared to the lesser-powered drill  200 , therefore, the taller height would accommodate objects  300  having a larger diameter. 
     In a variant comprising a pair of channel sidewalls  430 , it would be preferred where each channel sidewall  430  has the same channel sidewall height  408 . In this configuration, the pair of channel base surface  435  defines a plane, wherein the channel base surface  435  can support the portable power drill  200  when the channel base surface  435  is placed against a level, planar surface. 
     The magnetized item retention channel  400  can be manufactured using any suitable manufacturing process, including injection molding, extruding, machining, and the like. The key operative components are integrated into the magnetized channel  410  and employed as follows: An adhesive  470  would be applied to an adhesive attachment surface  452  of the channel base wall  420 . The adhesive would be applied in accordance with any of the embodiments previously described in the application of the magnetized object retention panel  100 . The adhesive  470  is employed to affix the magnetized item retention channel  400  to the portable power drill  200 , and more specifically a base or lower surface of the portable power drill  200 . The base or lower surface can be the drill housing base surface  236  as illustrated or the battery pack bottom surface  256  in an alternative configuration. A magnetic material  460  is either applied to an exposed surface  462  of the magnetized channel  410  or integral with the material forming the magnetized channel  410 . Like the magnetic material  111 , the magnetic material  460  is used to retain magnetic objects  300  within an interior portion of the magnetized item retention channel  400 . Magnetic objects  300  are retained within a cavity defined by interior surfaces of the channel base wall  420  and channel sidewall  430  by the magnetic material  460 , as illustrated in  FIGS. 8 and 9 . In a condition where the magnetic objects  300  are exposed, an external object may accidentally contact the magnetic objects  300 , dislodging the magnetic objects  300  from the magnetic material  460 . The channel sidewall  430  aids in retaining the magnetic objects  300  within the interior of the channel by providing a barrier between any external object and the magnetic objects  300  retained within the cavity of the  400 . 
     The pair of channel sidewalls  430  provides an additional advantage, wherein the pair of channel sidewalls  430  can be used to support the portable power drill  200  in an upright configuration. The channel sidewall  430  shadows the magnetic objects  300  within the interior of the channel. As previously mentioned, the channel sidewall height  408  is designed to accommodate a transverse dimension of an anticipated retained object  300 . This feature is designed to result in the channel base surface  435  being the farthest surface from the magnetized exposed surface  462 , thus enabling the channel base surface  435  to contact a supporting surface. The pair of channel base surfaces  435  defines a plane, wherein when placed on the supporting surface; the pair of channel base surfaces  435  stands the portable power drill  200  in an upright orientation. 
     Although the preferred embodiment orients each channel sidewall  430  being perpendicular to the channel base wall  420 , it is understood that each channel sidewall  430  can be angled respective to the channel base wall  420 . Each channel sidewall  430  can be angled outward creating a broader stance for supporting the portable power drill  200 . Alternatively, the channel sidewall  430  can be centrally located extending downward from a central portion of the channel base wall  420 . Any or all of the exposed surfaces of the channel sidewalls  430  can carry a magnetized material enabling retention of any objects which contain a magnetic material. 
     Grooves or channels, similar to the grooves  116  above, can be formed within the channel base wall  420 , allowing some flexure for conforming to a non-planar surface. 
     The above disclosed embodiments describe a magnetized object retention panel  100  and a magnetized item retention channel  400  which carry a magnetized material on an exterior surface. 
     A variant of the magnetized object retention panel  100  and the magnetized item retention channel  400  is a magnetic item retention assembly  500 , illustrated in  FIGS. 10 through 17 . The magnetic item retention assembly  500  has a majority of features that are similar to like features of the magnetized item retention channel  400 . Like features of the magnetic item retention assembly  500  and the magnetized item retention channel  400  are numbered the same, except preceded by the numeral “5”. 
     In the magnetized item retention channel  400 , the magnetic material  460  is carried by an exterior surface of the magnetized channel  410 . In the magnetic item retention assembly  500 , a magnetized material is at least partially enclosed within a magnetized item retention channel body or a formed casing. The magnetized item retention channel body or casing includes a molded base section  510  and a molded top section  540 , as best shown in  FIG. 13 . The casing  510 ,  540  can be manufactured of a non-magnetic material or a magnetic material. Alternatively the casing  510 ,  540  can be partially manufactured of a magnetic material wherein the balance would be manufactured of a non-magnetic material. The formed, non-magnetic casing  510 ,  540  can be designed having a planar shape, similar to the magnetized object retention panel  100  introduced in  FIG. 1 . The planar design can designed to be rigid or flexible. A flexible design would include design features and/or material selections to accommodate the flexibility. The planar design would omit each of the left and right extensions or feet of the exemplary embodiment. 
     The magnetic item retention assembly  500  is designed having a formation of an inverted “U” shape, comprising a generally planar base panel or planar base panel  520  and at least one base member leg segment  530  extending generally perpendicular from a respective longitudinal edge of the planar base panel  520 , wherein the at least one base member leg segment  530  extends substantially perpendicularly from a planar base panel exterior surface  522  of the planar base panel  520 . 
     In the exemplary embodiment, four magnetized element receiving cavities  526  are formed in the planar base panel  520 . Although the exemplary embodiment includes four magnetized element receiving cavities  526 , it is understood that one or any number of magnetized element receiving cavities  526  can be incorporated into the design. The magnetized element receiving cavities  526  would be configured in any suitable arrangement. A single magnetized element receiving cavity  526  would preferably be centered in the planar base panel  520 . A multi-cavity design would preferably arrange the magnetized element receiving cavities  526  in a geometrically balancing arrangement, such as a spatial array layout. 
     The magnetized elements  560  can be fabricated using any suitable material, wherein the material would be determined based upon properties of the material, including a magnetic strength, weight, retention of the magnetic properties, cost, availability, and the like. 
     The exemplary formed magnetized item retention assembly  500  is fabricated having a molded base section  510  and a molded top section  540 . The molded base section  510  includes the primary features of the assembly  500 , including the planar base panel  520  and the pair of base member leg segments  530 . The planar base panel  520  and pair of base member leg segments  530  collectively form an inverted “U” shape. Orientation of the planar base panel  520  can be referenced as having a planar base panel exterior surface  522  and a planar base panel interior surface  524 . The magnetized element receiving cavities  526  are preferably formed in the planar base panel interior surface  524  of the planar base panel  520 . Features of each base member leg segment  530  of the pair of base member leg segments  530  includes a base member leg segment outer panel  532  located on an outward side of the molded base section  510 , a base member leg segment inner panel  534  located on an inward side of the molded base section  510 , and a leg segment interior cavity  536  defined between facing surface of the base member leg segment outer panel  532  and the base member leg segment inner panel  534 . The base member leg segment outer panel  532  can be designed to be continuous with the peripheral edge of the planar base panel  520  (as in the magnetized item retention channel  400 ) or slightly inboard thereof (as shown). A base member channel bottom support section  535  extends between distal edges of the base member leg segment outer panel  532  and the base member leg segment inner panel  534  forming a bottom. A height of the base member leg segment  530  would be similar to the height of the channel sidewall  430  as previously described to define a depth of the channel accordingly. 
     A magnetic item retention and storage channel  512  is defined by the planar base panel exterior surface  522  and the pair of base member leg segment inner panels  534 . The magnetic item retention and storage channel  512  is designed to partially encase magnetic objects  300 , such as tools, drill bits  302 , screwdriver bits  304 , hex driver bits  306 , Allen wrenches  308 , screws  312 , bolts  314 , hex nuts  316 , acorn nuts  318 , flat washers  319 , and any other magnetically attracting objects. 
     The molded base section  510  and molded top section  540  are joined together using any suitable joining configuration, material, and associated process. In the exemplary embodiment, the molded base section  510  includes a series of cover panel assembly pin receptacles  538  and the molded top section  540  includes a series of cover panel assembly pins  558 . Each cover panel assembly pin receptacle  538  of the series of cover panel assembly pin receptacles  538  can be located within the leg segment interior cavity  536  of the respective base member leg segment  530  as shown in the exploded assembly view illustrated in  FIG. 13  and the section views illustrated in  FIGS. 15 and 16 . The exemplary embodiment include a central cover panel assembly pin receptacle  538  located spatially between each of a pair of end our outer cover panel assembly pin receptacles  538 . The magnetized element  560  or magnetized elements  560  would be inserted into the cavity  526  or cavities  526  prior to joining the base section  510  and top section  540  together. A magnetic object or a magnetized object can be employed to retain the magnetized elements  560  in position during the assembly process. The polarity of the magnetized elements  560  can be considered when orienting and placing the magnetized elements  560  into the cavities  526 . 
     The molded base section  510  and the molded top section  540  are joined together by inserting each cover panel assembly pin  558  into the mating cover panel assembly pin receptacle  538  as shown in the section view illustrated in  FIG. 16 . Each cover panel assembly pin  558  can be secured within the associated mating cover panel assembly pin receptacle  538  using any suitable joining process, including a press fit design, a mechanical latching design, a bonding agent, a welding process, and the like. The top section cover panel interior surface  554  of the top section cover panel  550  is seated against a base member cover supporting edge  528  of the planar base panel  520 . The base member cover supporting edge  528  can be located atop a short peripheral wall circumscribing a periphery of the planar base panel  520 . 
     Although the exemplary embodiment describes a series of cover panel assembly pins  558  and mating cover panel assembly pin receptacles  538  for assembly of the base section  510  and the top section  540  to one another, it is understood that any suitable joining method can be used. Alternative joining methods can include any suitable mating mechanical features, including: 
     clips, 
     mechanical fasteners, 
     mechanical snaps, 
     threaded fasteners, 
     a channel and respective mating edge, 
     and the like. 
     Examples of mechanical interfaces that can be employed to join the base section  510  and the top section  540  together include: 
     a press fit interface, 
     a snap-together interface, 
     an interference fit interface, 
     a mechanical latching interface, 
     and the like. 
     Examples of bonding agents that can be employed to join the base section  510  and the top section  540  together include: 
     an adhesive, 
     a one part epoxy, 
     a multi-part epoxy, 
     ultrasonic welding, 
     an adhesive tape, 
     and the like. 
     Although the exemplary embodiment locates the magnetized elements  560  spatially arranged about the planar base panel  520 , it is understood that the magnetized elements  560  can be inserted into the leg segment interior cavity  536  of the base member leg segment  530 . The magnetized elements  560  can be located within the planar base panel  520 , within the base member leg segment  530 , or within both of the planar base panel  520  and the base member leg segment  530 . 
     A bonding material can be applied or adhered to an upper surface of the top section  540  for preparation of attachment of the assembly to a drill  200  or portable power pack  250  for use with the drill  200 . Although the target application would be a drill  200 , it is understood that the magnetized item retention assembly  500  can be adapted for use with any power tool, work supporting device (such as a bench, a ladder, and the like). It is also understood that the magnetized properties of the magnetized elements  560  can be used to use a magnetic item to temporarily support the magnetized item retention assembly, such as a steel ladder, a metallic component of a vehicle, a metallic cart, and the like. 
     In the exemplary embodiment, the magnetic item retention assembly  500  employs a pair of adhesives  570  which are adhesively attached to a top section cover panel exterior surface  552  of the top section cover panel  550 . An adhesive receiving cavity  556  can be formed within the top section cover panel exterior surface  552  of the top section cover panel  550 . The adhesive  570  would be seated within the respective adhesive receiving cavity  556 . A removable adhesive cover  572  would be temporarily adhesively attached to an exposed side of the adhesive  570  to maintain adhesive properties of the exposed side of the adhesive  570  until use. The exemplary embodiment includes a pair of adhesive  570 . Each adhesive  570  of the pair of adhesive  570  would be seated within a respective adhesive receiving cavity  556 . Prior to attachment, the user would remove each removable adhesive cover  572  from each respective adhesive  570 , exposing the adhesive on an outer surface of the adhesive  570 . The adhesive on an outer surface of the adhesive  570  is used to bond the magnetic item retention assembly  500  to the desired surface, such as a base of the portable power drill  200 , a base of the battery pack  250  and the like. 
     It is understood that the adhesive  570  is only one option for securing the magnetic item retention assembly  500  to an object and that other options can be employed. In one alternative solution, the adhesive  570  can be fabricated of a magnetized material, enabling attachment of the magnetic item retention assembly  500  to a mating magnetic element on or in a receiving object. The mating magnetic element can be an existing element integral with the receiving object or coupled to the receiving object. In one solution, the mating magnetic element can be adhesively bonded to the receiving object. The mating magnetic element and the magnetized elements  560  of the magnetic item retention assembly  500  can be magnetically attracted to one another to temporarily secure the magnetic item retention assembly  500  to the receiving object. In a second alternative solution, the adhesive  570  can be mating segments of a dense hook and loop tape, enabling removable attachment of the magnetic item retention assembly  500  to/from an object. One section of the dense hook and loop tape would be adhered to the top section cover panel exterior surface  552  and a second, mating section of the dense hook and loop tape would b adhered to the object. The first section and the second, mating section of the dense hook and loop tape would be located in registration with one another. The duty level of the dense hook and loop tape would be based upon the desired attraction level between the hook section and loop section. In yet another example, the adhesive  570  would be replaced with a tie or similar material, enabling the user to tie the magnetic item retention assembly  500  to the object. 
     The magnetized item retention assembly  500  includes at least one cavity  526  for receiving and retaining a magnetized element  560 . The magnetized element receiving cavity  526  can be located at any portion of the magnetized item retention assembly  510 ,  540 . As described above, the exemplary embodiment of the magnetic item retention assembly  500  locates the magnetized element receiving cavity  526  in the base section  510 . It is also understood that the magnetized element receiving cavities  526  can be integrated into the at least one base member leg segment  530 . In the exemplary embodiment, magnetized elements can be inserted into the cavities  536  formed between adjacent pairs of pin receptacles  538 . This configuration enables retention of magnetic objects by each of the at least one base member leg segment  530 . 
     Although the exemplary embodiment is design having two body sections: a base section  510  and a top section  540 , it is understood that any number of sections can be incorporated into the design. In yet another alternative embodiment, the magnetized elements  560  can be incorporated into a molding or other forming process that fabricates the body of the magnetic item retention assembly  500  in a single process. 
     In the disclosed embodiment, the magnets  560  are completely encapsulated within the body  510 ,  540  of the magnetized item retention assembly  500 . It is understood that the magnetized elements  560  can be partially encapsulated within the body of the magnetized item retention assembly  500 . 
     The magnetized item retention assembly  500  can be modified for attachment to a receiving object using a magnetically attracting interface. The variant is referred to as a magnetized item retention assembly  600 , introduced in an exploded assembly view of  FIG. 18 . The magnetic item retention assembly  600  has a majority of features that are similar to like features of the magnetized item retention channel  400 ,  500 . Like features of the magnetic item retention assembly  600  and the magnetized item retention channel  400 ,  500  are numbered the same, except preceded by the numeral “6”. 
     The differentiating feature between the magnetized item retention assembly  600  and the magnetized item retention assembly  500  is the mechanism for attaching the magnetized item retention assembly  600  to the receiving object, such as the housing of the drill  200  or portable tool or the casing of the battery pack  250 . The magnetized item retention assembly  500  employs a strip of adhesive  570 . Conversely, the magnetized item retention assembly  600  exploits magnetically attracting properties of the magnetized elements  660 . One or more mating magnetic elements  680  are carried by the receiving object. The one or more mating magnetic elements  680  are located upon the receiving object in registration with magnetized elements  660  of the magnetized item retention assembly  600 . The one or more mating magnetic elements  680  would be oriented providing a magnetic attraction with the magnetic elements  670  of the magnetized item retention assembly  600 . The one or more mating magnetic elements  680  can be carried by the receiving object using any suitable attachment design or integration configuration. One suggested solution is a mating magnetic element bonding adhesive  682 , which could be pre-applied to an attachment or bonding surface of each mating magnetic element  680 . In use, the one or more mating magnetic elements  680  are adhesively bonded to the receiving object (such as the housing of the drill  200  or portable tool or the casing of the battery pack  250 ) using the mating magnetic element bonding adhesive  682 . The one or more mating magnetic elements  680  would be located in registration with magnetized elements  660  of the magnetized item retention assembly  600 . The user would temporarily magnetically couple each of the one or more mating magnetic elements  680  with the magnetic elements  670  prior to attachment to aid in locating each of the one or more mating magnetic elements  680 . The user would then magnetically secure the magnetized item retention assembly  600  to the receiving object using the magnetic attraction between the one or more mating magnetic elements  680  and the magnetic elements  670 . The user would complete any desired tasks exploiting the advantages of the magnetic retention within the magnetic item retention and storage channel  612  of the magnetic item retention assembly  600 . Upon completion of the desired tasks, the user would separate from the magnetic item retention assembly  600  from the receiving object and store both devices accordingly. This assembly configuration or any similar temporary assembly configuration can be included to accommodate storage in cases, etc. The assembly configuration additionally allows the user to remove the magnetic item retention assembly  600  to access in tight places. 
     The magnetic item retention assembly  600  additionally introduces a series of channel seated magnetized elements  661  inserted into each leg segment interior cavity  636 . The inclusion of the series of channel seated magnetized elements  661  increases a magnetized surface area for retention of magnetic objects  300 . It is understood that the magnetic item retention assembly  600  can include at least one base panel seated magnetized element  660 , at least one channel seated magnetized element  661 , or both. The number, shape, size, strength, and the like of the magnetized elements  660 ,  661  would be determined by the product designer. 
     The attachment surface of each of the mating magnetic elements  680  can be coated with a protective coating to reduce any effect of an impact on the magnets. Additionally, the combination of two magnets, more specifically the magnetic elements  660  and the mating magnetic elements  680  significantly increases the magnetic attraction for retaining magnetic objects  300 . 
     Although the above described embodiments present an accessory  100 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600  that is subsequently affixed to a drill  200  or other portable tool, it is understood that the magnetized retention system  100 ,  400 ,  500 ,  600  can be integrated into the housing of the drill  200  or portable tool or the casing of the battery pack  250 . 
     The above-described embodiments are merely exemplary illustrations of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the invention. Many variations, combinations, modifications or equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all the embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. 
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           100  magnetized object retention panel 
           110  magnetized substrate 
           111  magnetic material 
           112  magnetized exposed surface 
           114  adhesive attachment surface 
           116  grooves 
           120  longitudinal edge 
           122  lateral edge 
           126  adhesive 
           128  backing member 
           130  front attaching segment 
           132  side attaching segment 
           134  arched segment 
           200  portable power drill 
           210  drill housing 
           212  drill handgrip 
           220  chuck 
           222  trigger 
           230  battery receiving section 
           232  battery receptacle 
           236  drill housing base surface 
           238  battery receiving cavity 
           250  battery pack 
           252  battery pack front surface 
           254  battery pack side surface 
           256  battery pack bottom surface 
           300  magnetic objects 
           302  drill bit 
           304  screwdriver bit 
           306  hex driver bit 
           308  Allen wrench 
           312  screw 
           314  bolt 
           316  hex nut 
           318  acorn nut 
           319  flat washer 
           400  magnetized item retention channel 
           410  magnetized item retention channel body (magnetized channel) 
           460  magnetic material 
           462  magnetized exposed surface 
           452  adhesive attachment surface 
           420  channel base wall 
           430  channel sidewall 
           435  channel base surface 
           402  longitudinal edge 
           408  channel sidewall height 
           470  adhesive 
           500  magnetic item retention assembly 
           510  molded base section 
           512  magnetic item retention and storage channel 
           520  planar base panel 
           522  planar base panel exterior surface 
           524  planar base panel interior surface 
           526  magnetized element receiving cavity 
           528  base member cover supporting edge 
           530  base member leg segment 
           532  base member leg segment outer panel 
           534  base member leg segment inner panel 
           535  base member channel bottom support section 
           536  leg segment interior cavity 
           538  cover panel assembly pin receptacle 
           540  molded top section 
           550  top section cover panel 
           552  top section cover panel exterior surface 
           554  top section cover panel interior surface 
           556  adhesive receiving cavity 
           558  cover panel assembly pin 
           560  magnetized elements 
           570  adhesive 
           572  removable adhesive cover 
           600  magnetic item retention assembly 
           610  molded base section 
           612  magnetic item retention and storage channel 
           620  planar base panel 
           622  planar base panel exterior surface 
           624  planar base panel interior surface 
           626  magnetized element receiving cavity 
           628  base member cover supporting edge 
           630  base member leg segment 
           632  base member leg segment outer panel 
           634  base member leg segment inner panel 
           635  base member channel bottom support section 
           636  leg segment interior cavity 
           638  cover panel assembly pin receptacle 
           640  molded top section 
           650  top section cover panel 
           652  top section cover panel exterior surface 
           654  top section cover panel interior surface 
           656  adhesive receiving cavity 
           658  cover panel assembly pin 
           660  magnetized elements 
           661  channel seated magnetized elements 
           670  adhesive 
           672  removable adhesive cover 
           680  mating magnetic element 
           682  mating magnetic element bonding adhesive