Modular magnetic fixture system

Abstract

A customizable modular magnetic wall system is provided for displaying items while allowing a user to aesthetically configure and tailor the system to the user's needs. The system includes a magnetic backing plate and at least one module. The module includes a base portion and a utility member. The base portion of the module is magnetically securable at a plurality of positions on the backing plate. In addition, the utility member projects outwardly from the base portion and is sized and configured to receive the item. The module may include a shelf, hooks, and other various devices for displaying the item.

1 . A modular magnetic wall system for displaying items, the system comprising: 
 a magnetic backing plate; and    a module including a base portion and a utility member, the base portion being magnetically securable at a plurality of positions on the backing plate, the utility member projecting outwardly from the base portion for receiving the item.    
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the module further includes a magnetic element, the magnetic element being affixed to the base portion and being operative to magnetically secure the module at the plurality of positions on the backing plate.  
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the magnetic element is a neodymium magnet.  
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the magnetic element includes three magnets being adhesively mounted to the module.  
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the utility member of the module includes at least one hook.  
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the utility member of the module includes a notched bar.  
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the utility member of the module includes a ledge.  
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 7  wherein the module further includes a shelf being mountable upon the ledge of the module.  
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the backing plate is attachable to an existing wall.  
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 9  wherein the backing plate is mounted on a support sheet.  
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 10  wherein the support sheet is fabricated of MDF board.  
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 11  wherein the support sheet is lightened utilizing a series of perforations.  
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the backing plate is at least 1/32 inch thick.  
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the backing plate includes a surface covering, the surface covering being at least one of powder coating, paint, wallpaper, suede, leather, fabric, laminate and wood veneer.  
   
   
       15 . A module for use in a magnetic wall system for display items, the system including a magnetic backing plate, the module comprising: 
 a base portion being magnetically securable at a plurality of positions on the backing plate; and    a utility member projecting outwardly from the base portion for receiving a display item.    
   
   
       16 . The module of  claim 15  wherein the module further includes a magnetic element, the magnetic element being affixed to the base portion and being operative to magnetically secure the module at the plurality of positions on the backing plate.  
   
   
       17 . The module of  claim 15  wherein the utility member of the module includes at least one hook.  
   
   
       18 . The module of  claim 15  wherein the utility member of the module includes a notched bar.  
   
   
       19 . The module of  claim 15  wherein the utility member of the module includes a ledge.  
   
   
       20 . The module of  claim 19  wherein the module further includes a shelf being mountable upon the ledge of the module.