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Granted Patent B2
US 12,633,234 · App. 18/464,960 · Granted May 19, 2026

Magnetic standoff system

Inventors: Scott Snedeker (Westminster, CA); Mark Vogt (Westminster, CA)
G09F7/18G09F2007/1852
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12,633,234
App. No.
18/464,960
Granted
May 19, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

According to some embodiments, a fastener is disclosed. The fastener comprises a first portion to be coupled to a wall, a second portion to be coupled to signage and a middle connector. The middle connector is coupled to the first portion and is also magnetically coupled to the second portion.

Claims (13)

1 . A fastener comprising:

a first portion to be coupled to a wall;

a second portion to be coupled to signage; and

a middle connector to be (i) coupled to the first portion and (ii) magnetically coupled to the second portion, wherein the first portion comprises a first rod to be removably coupled to the wall.

2 . The fastener of claim 1 , wherein the signage comprises lighting.

3 . The fastener of claim 2 , wherein the first portion is connected to a power supply, and the second portion is electrically coupled to the lighting, and wherein electricity is to flow from the power supply through the middle connector to power the lighting.

4 . A fastener comprising:

a first portion to be coupled to a wall;

a second portion comprising a magnet and to be coupled to signage; and

a middle connector to be (i) coupled to the first portion and (ii) magnetically coupled to the second portion, wherein electricity is to flow through the middle portion to power one or more lights.

5 . The fastener of claim 4 , wherein the first rod is threaded.

6 . The fastener of claim 4 , wherein the signage comprises lighting.

7 . The fastener of claim 6 , wherein the first portion is connected to a power supply and the second portion is electrically coupled to the lighting, and wherein electricity is to flow from the power supply through the middle connector to power the lighting.

Continuity (2)
Continuation In Part 16790670 · Feb 13, 2020
Related Publication 20240013684A1 · Jan 11, 2024
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