Magnetic object suspension apparatus and associated methods and systems

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9920877
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15270800

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Apparatuses for magnetically suspending an object within a space are provided with associated methods and systems. One example apparatus includes a carrier including a chamber and a focusing member coupled to the carrier. The apparatus may further include a magnet disposed in contact with the focusing member such that an attraction surface of the magnet is exposed by the chamber to permit direct contact between the magnet and the item. The focusing member may be formed to focus a magnetic field of the magnet towards the attraction surface. Additional example apparatuses, as well as systems and methods are also provided.

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CONTI-BROS INC2131 WOODRUFF ROAD SUITE 2100 #236 CHATSWORTH SC 29607

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Conti, Brian Vincent Matthews, US 14 309

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