Title: Device for locating and retrieving metallic parts from difficult to reach areas

Abstract: A flexible strip with a series of electric bulbs contained in a cylindrical cavity of a portion of the length of the strip. A permanent magnet at one end of the strip facilitates picking up and retrieving metal parts from hard to reach areas. A pair of longitudinal conductors extend essentially the length of the strip, one of the conductors being sufficiently rigid to enable maintaining the strip in a configuration to which it is bent manually. A handle can be formed at the end of the strip opposite the magnet by inserting a rigid tube into a continuation of the cylindrical cavity.

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Inventors: Anquetin, Jacques L. V. (78640 Neauphle le Chateau, FR)

Application Number: 957365
Filing Date: 1978-11-03
Publication_date: 1979-12-04
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 362/236 362/248, 362/249, 362/252, 362/278, 362/285, 362/311, 362/320, 362/356
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3633023	Jan, 1972	Castiglioni et al.	362/249.
3641333	Feb, 1972	Gendron	362/250.
3714414	Jan, 1973	Sternius	362/249.
3755663	Aug, 1973	George	362/249.
3970837	Jul, 1976	Helm	362/249.
4107767	Aug, 1978	Anquetin	362/249.

Other Refs: 10229022082172

Mar, 1953	FR.
Dec, 1971	FR.

Primary Examiner: Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Brisebois & Kruger