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Is a stud finder patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a stud finder have been patented many times, but "a stud finder" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 43 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “stud findersensordetect” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 38 best keyword matches we examined, 10 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: ZIRCON CORP (3), BOSCH GMBH ROBERT (2), SCHNEIDER TREVOR (2), IRWIN IND TOOL CO (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): G01V (27), G01R (5), G01N (4), B25F (4).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a stud finder
- Stud finder and marker system US-2025130345-A1 2025 · AACRAFT INC
A device may include a thin flat polypropylene strip with a pinch point designed for pendulum motion. A device may include a ring magnet positioned at a lower end of the strip to detect the presence of metal fasteners in a stud hi…
View on Google Patents - Stud finder employing photochromism US-11686875-B2 2023 · BOSCH GMBH ROBERT
An improved detector device for locating studs and other objects behind a substrate (such as a wall) uses one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs) in combination with a photochromic compound to mark the locations on the substrate …
View on Google Patents - Stud finder US-11385375-B2 2022 · GUERRERO SR JUAN L
A stud finder for detecting ferrous objects hidden within a wall, such as nails and screws, comprising a tray having at least one cavity, a magnet, and a cover. The magnet placed within the cavity and secured by the cover. The mag…
View on Google Patents - Pro scanner magnetic stud finder US-11435495-B1 2022 · ROSSI NICK
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a device comprising an upper housing, a lower housing, an electronics module, an electronics button, a side button, and a strip magnet. The strip magnet is coupled to the lower housing. Th…
View on Google Patents - Pro Scanner Magnetic Stud Finder US-2022214469-A1 2022 · ROSSI NICHOLAS
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a device comprising an upper housing, a lower housing, an electronics module, an electronics button, a side button, and a strip magnet. The strip magnet is coupled to the lower housing. Th…
View on Google Patents - Stud finder and laser level assembly for a power drill US-9937565-B2 2018 · HU JIEFAN
A power tool includes a housing that encloses a motor, and a collet configured to be driven to rotate by the motor. The collet defines a drill axis about which the collet is configured to rotate. The power tool also includes a sen…
View on Google Patents - Magnetic stud finder with flexible member carrying multiple magnetic elements US-9134447-B1 2015 · TIN KEVIN
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 …
View on Google Patents - Tool mounted stud finder US-8517642-B2 2013 · BORUNDA PHIL
A tool adapter is disclosed configured to locate a stud such as that in a wall of a structure. The adapter comprises a mounting portion configured to releasably attach externally to a tool, and a detector portion configured to det…
View on Google Patents - Nailer with integrated stud finder US-8174274-B2 2012 · LAWRENCE BOBBY LYNN
A nailer incorporates an integrated stud finder for sensing when a stud is present. The nailer has a work contact element and a magazine for storing nails. The stud finder includes a sensor plate coupled to the work contact elemen…
View on Google Patents - Magnetic stud finder US-2011267050-A1 2011 · FLORES ROBERT L
A magnetic apparatus for locating hidden ferrous fasteners includes a holder of a preselected non-ferromagnetic material having a base member and at least one wall member of a first predetermined height. The wall member being fixe…
View on Google Patents - Attachable and interchangable stud finder US-2010277332-A1 2010 · BILLINGS PAUL
The present invention relates to a mountable stud locating device for locating a stud comprising: a stud locating mechanism; a LED indicator, where the LED indicator lights upon location of the stud; a mounting mechanism to mount …
View on Google Patents - Communication device and method for using speaker as a stud finder US-2006148519-A1 2006 · SIMPSON RUSSELL L
A communication device ( 102 ) has a loudspeaker ( 212 ) that includes a loudspeaker coil. The loudspeaker is used for playing audio signals and for detecting metal in the vicinity of the loudspeaker. To detect metal the communica…
View on Google Patents - Compact stud finder US-6844713-B2 2005 · ACTUANT CORP
A pocket-sized object finder has a compact housing containing a battery, circuitry and a capacitor plate for detecting an object hidden behind a wall. The battery powered circuitry includes multiple signal indicators that illumina…
View on Google Patents - Combination stud finder-hammer tool US-6978503-B2 2005 · DEL COGLIANO KENNETH J
A trim-type hammer having a recess in its elongated handle housing a stud finder secured within by a lip having an impact member to mark the location on a sheetrocked wall overlying a stud beneath.
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a stud finder been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Tools and office products differ in grips, adjustment mechanisms, and how blades or bits are held and changed.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.