Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Having magnetic fastener
Patent
1997-12-16
1999-11-16
Sakran, Victor N.
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Having magnetic fastener
2922515, A44B 2100, H01F 700
Patent
active
059834641
ABSTRACT:
A magnetic fastener is provided, of the type which finds particular utility as a closure for a handbag flap. It includes cooperating male and female assemblies. The female assembly, which includes a permanent magnet, is intended to be secured to the main body portion of the handbag or other article which will be using the magnetic fastener as a closure. Both the female and male assemblies include a ferromagnetic member, having a planar portion. The permanent magnet includes a central opening which is configured to receive a central projecting ferromagnetic portion of the male assembly. The permanent magnet is substantially enclosed by non-ferromagnetic material which preferably provides a substantial, preferably dual, layer of non-ferromagnetic insulation material over at least a major portion of the permanent magnet's peripheral wall surfaces. The non-ferromagnetic enclosure may include an outermost piece which is snap fit over the other previously assembled portions of the female assembly. The outermost surfaces of the enclosure may be formed of a material (such as molded plastic) which may be colored and/or otherwise decorated to provide aesthetics which are coordinated with respect to the handbag or other article to which the fastener is attached.
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