US3741376A
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Pocket holder with magnetic clasp
Assignee: Magni Case Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract This holder includes a case receivable within a pocket. A flexible clasp having interconnected upper and lower portions is attached to the case, the connection providing for compound hinge action between the upper and lower clasp portions. The underside of the clasp and the front face of the case each carry mutually attractive magnetic elements. The pocket material is held between the flexible clasp and the case by magnetic force, and the clasp provides a means of withdrawing the holder from the pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 R Brown
- 👤 G Brown
- 👤 G Grant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:32
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1382
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A pocket-engaging holder, comprising: a. a container member adapted to be received inside the pocket and including a front panel, a rear panel and a first magnetically attractive element carried by the front panel, b. a flexible hand strap clasp member including upper and lower portions and hinge means interconnecting said upper and lower portions, the upper portion being attached to the front panel, the lower portion including a second, magnetically attractive element adapted to be disposed outside of the pocket, said lower portion being elongate and substantially narrower than said front panel, the hinge means permitting substantially universal movement of said hand strap clasp member relative to said front panel, and c. at least one of said magnetically attractive elements being a permanent magnet, whereby said first and second members are adapted to be maGnetically alignable on opposite sides of the pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A pocket-engaging holder, comprising: a. a container member adapted to be received inside the pocket and including a front panel, a rear panel and a first magnetically attractive element carried by the front panel, b. a flexible hand strap clasp member including upper and lower portions and hinge means interconnecting said upper and lower portions, the upper portion being attached to the front panel, the lower portion including a second, magnetically attractive element adapted to be disposed outside of the pocket, said lower portion being elongate and substantially narrower than said front panel, the hinge means permitting substantially universal movement of said hand strap clasp member relative to said front panel, and c. at least one of said magnetically attractive elements being a permanent magnet, whereby said first and second members are adapted to be maGnetically alignable on opposite sides of the pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A pocket-engaging holder as defined in claim 1, in which: d. the hinge means includes interconnected, opposed bar portions longitudinally spaced from each other, each of said bar portions being attached to an associated clasp member portion to define spaced hinge axes providing compound hinge capability between said upper and lower portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A pocket-engaging holder as defined in claim 1, in which: d. the flexible clasp member includes separate upper and lower portions, and e. hinge means including a buckle interconnects said separate upper and lower portions in spaced relation from each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
A pocket-engaging holder as defined in claim 1, in which: d. each of said container and clasp members includes an open top pouch portion accommodating its associated magnetically attractive element, and e. each pouch portion includes a facing piece, said facing pieces being oppositely disposed to each other, each being adapted to engage the pocket material between said pieces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |