Michael A Kathrein

US Patent:

20030209578, Nov 13, 2003

Filed:

May 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/141393

Inventors:

Michael Kathrein - Henderson NV, US

International Classification:

A45F005/00

US Classification:

224/183000, 224/269000, 224/271000, 224/930000

Abstract:

A carrying apparatus and method for a wireless device. The apparatus has a first mating portion coupled to a wireless device case and a second mating portion coupled to a personal item, such as a belt. The first and second mating portions are coupled to each other by the positioning of a magnet proximate the surface of at least one—and preferably both—of the first and second mating portions. Bringing the first and second mating portions into sufficient proximity causes them to be coupled, and permits the use of the apparatus for carrying. When the wireless device needs to be removed for use, a pulling action will separate the first and second mating portions.

US Patent:

20060054647, Mar 16, 2006

Filed:

Nov 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/270752

Inventors:

Michael Kathrein - Las Vegas NV, US
James Kathrein - Huntington Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A45F 5/00

US Classification:

224183000, 224269000, 224271000, 224930000

Abstract:

A magnetic carrying apparatus and method for an object. The apparatus has a first mating portion coupled to an object (such as a wireless device case, flashlight, keys, flash memory drive, etc.) and a second mating portion coupled to a personal item, such as a belt or purse. The first and second mating portions are coupled to each other by the positioning of a magnet proximate the surface of at least one and preferably both of the first and second mating portions. Bringing the first and second mating portions into sufficient proximity causes them to be coupled, and permits the use of the apparatus for carrying. When the object needs to be removed for use, a pulling action will separate the first and second mating portions.