System For Removing Dents From Metal

Abstract

Abstract of Disclosure A system for removing dents from metal comprising (i) a device which includes at least one magnet having a handle detachably held to a portion of the magnet by magnetic attraction and a roller detachably held to a portion of the magnet opposite the handle by the magnetic forces of the magnet; and (ii) a method which includes the steps of attaching the magnet to the handle, placing the roller inside the tubing of a dented instrument, placing the portion of the magnet opposite the handle against the exterior of the instrument, catching or acquiring the roller with the magnet such that the magnet and the roller form a magnetic assembly, wherein the roller is on the interior of the instrument and the magnet is on the exterior of the instrument, and moving, sliding, or rocking the magnetic assembly across the dents until the dents are removed from the metal.

Claims 
     
         1.  A device for removing dents from metal, comprising: 
       (a) at least one magnet; and 
       (b) a roller detachably held to said magnet by the magnetic force of said at least one magnet. 
     
     
       
         2. 
       
       A device for removing dents from metal, comprising: 
       (a) at least one magnet; 
       (b) a handle attached to a portion of said magnet; and 
       (c) a roller detachably held to a portion of said magnet opposite said handle by the magnetic force of said at least one magnet. 
     
     
         3.  The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a protective cover detachably connected to the portion of said at least one magnet that makes contact with said metal. 
     
     
         4.  The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle grip surrounding said handle. 
     
     
         5.  The device of  claim 1 , wherein said metal is part of a musical instrument. 
     
     
         6.  The device of  claim 1 , wherein said metal is brass. 
     
     
         7.  The device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one magnet is tapered such that the portion of the magnet that contacts said metal is smaller in diameter than the portion of said magnet attached to said handle. 
     
     
         8.  The device of  claim 1 , wherein said handle comprises cold-rolled, high carbon steel. 
     
     
         9.  The device of  claim 1 , wherein said roller is a ball bearing. 
     
     
         10.  A device for removing dents from metal, comprising: 
       (a) at least one magnet; 
       (b) a handle detachably held to a portion of said magnet by magnetic attraction; and 
       (c) a roller detachably held to a portion of said magnet opposite said handle by the magnetic force of said at least one magnet. 
     
     
         11.  The device of  claim 10 , further comprising a protective cover detachably connected to the portion of said at least one magnet that makes contact with said metal. 
     
     
         12.  The device of  claim 10 , further comprising a handle grip surrounding said handle. 
     
     
         13.  The device of  claim 10 , wherein said metal is part of a musical instrument. 
     
     
         14.  The device of  claim 10 , wherein said metal is brass. 
     
     
         15.  The device of  claim 10 , wherein said at least one magnet is tapered such that the portion of the magnet that contacts said metal is smaller in diameter than the portion of said magnet attached to said handle. 
     
     
         16.  The device of  claim 10 , wherein said handle is cold-rolled, high carbon steel. 
     
     
         17.  The device of  claim 10 , wherein said roller is a ball bearing. 
     
     
         18.  A kit for removing dents from metal, comprising: 
       (a) at least one magnet; 
       (b) at least one roller; and 
       (c) a case for holding the contents of said kit. 
     
     
         19.  The kit of  claim 18 , further comprising a handle which may be attached to said at least one magnet. 
     
     
         20.  The kit of  claim 19 , wherein said handle comprises cold-rolled, high carbon steel. 
     
     
         21.  The kit of  claim 19 , further comprising a handle grip. 
     
     
         22.  The kit of  claim 18 , further comprising at least one protective cover for attachment to the portion of said magnet that makes contact with said metal. 
     
     
         23.  The kit of  claim 18 , further comprising instructions for how to use the contents of said kit. 
     
     
         24.  The kit of  claim 18 , further comprising a container of metal polish for use on the surfaces from which dents are removed. 
     
     
         25.  The kit of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one magnet is a cylindrical neo-magnet. 
     
     
         26.  The kit of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one roller is a ball bearing. 
     
     
         27.  A method for removing dents from the metal of a dented musical instrument, comprising the steps of: 
       (a) attaching one portion of a magnet to a handle; 
       (b) placing a roller inside the tubing of said dented instrument; 
       (c) placing the portion of said magnet opposite said handle against the exterior of said instrument; 
       (d) catching said roller with said magnet such that said magnet and said roller form an assembly, wherein said roller is on the interior of said instrument and said magnet is on the exterior of said instrument; and 
       (e) moving, sliding, or rocking said assembly across said dents until said dents are substantially removed from said metal. 
     
     
         28.  The method of  claim 27 , further comprising the step of attaching a protective cover to the portion of said magnet opposite said handle. 
     
     
         29.   The method of  claim 27 , further comprising the step of placing a handle grip around said handle.