Magnetic stud finder with flexible member carrying multiple magnetic elements

摘要

An apparatus for use in detecting at least one object hidden behind a wall or surface such as a metal fastener finder or a metal stud finder including a handle and a flexible member. The handle has a proximal end and a distal end and has a size and shape for being grasped by a hand of a user. The flexible member extends from the distal end of the handle, is movable or bendable independently of the handle, and includes multiple magnetic elements that are spaced apart from each other such that when a magnetic element is attracted to at least one hidden object, the flexible member bends to accommodate magnetic attraction between the at least one magnetic element and the at least one hidden object.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use in detecting at least one object hidden behind a wall or surface, the apparatus comprising:
a handle having a proximal end and a distal end and configured for being grasped by a hand of a user; and a flexible member slidable within the handle such that the flexible member can slide between a retracted position and an extended position in which at least a portion of the flexible member extends beyond the distal end of the handle, the flexible member comprising a plurality of magnetic elements spaced apart from each other such that when a magnetic element is attracted to at least one hidden object, the flexible member bends to accommodate magnetic attraction between the at least one magnetic element and the at least one hidden object.