# US 10,309,433 B2 · Magnetic securing system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,309,433 B2 - Document ID: US10309433B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/594,616 - Filed: 2017-05-14 - Published: 2017-11-16 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2016-05-13 - Applicants: Karen Salvatore - Inventors: Karen Salvatore - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10309433B2 ## CPC - F16B 1/00: Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts - A45C 13/08: Decorative devices for handbags or purses - A47G 29/08: Holders for articles of personal use in general, e.g. brushes - F16M 13/022: {repositionable} - A47G 2200/106: Permanent - F16B 2200/83: Use of a magnetic material - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS ## Abstract A magnetic securing system with first and second backers, each with a magnet embedded therein. The first backer is constructed and arranged to be placed on one side of an article, and the second backer is constructed and arranged to be placed on another side of the article such that the two magnets attract, to hold the backers in place on the article. There is a first structure that is coupled to or can be coupled to the first backer. The first structure is constructed and arranged to be used to support another object, such that the system is able to allow objects to be removably coupled to the article. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A magnetic securing system, comprising: first and second backers, each with a magnet embedded therein, wherein the first backer has a shape and comprises an interior that is partially closed and partially open, and is constructed and arranged to be placed on one side of an article, and the second backer is constructed and arranged to be placed on another side of the article such that the two magnets attract, to hold the backers in place on the article; and a first structure that is coupled to or can be coupled to the first backer, wherein the first structure is constructed and arranged to be used to support another object, such that the system is able to allow objects to be removably coupled to the article, wherein the first structure comprises a loop that is integral part of the first backer, and wherein the partially open portion of the first backer defines the integral loop, and the partially closed portion carries the embedded magnet. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The magnetic securing system of claim 1, wherein the first backer has a generally round shape. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The magnetic securing system of claim 1, further comprising an adjunct member that comprises a magnet and a second structure that is constructed and arranged to be used to support another object. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The magnetic securing system of claim 3, wherein the adjunct member magnet is arranged to be magnetically coupled to a backer so that the adjunct member is able to add additional functionality to the system. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The magnetic securing system of claim 3, wherein the second structure comprises a second loop. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The magnetic securing system of claim 5, wherein the second loop is an integral part of the adjunct member. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The magnetic securing system of claim 5, wherein the second loop is arranged to be opened and closed. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The magnetic securing system of claim 7, wherein the second loop comprises a projection, and an open end portion that is constructed and arranged to receive the projection. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The magnetic securing system of claim 8, wherein the projection comprises at least one locking nib on a periphery of the projection. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The magnetic securing system of claim 9, wherein the open end portion comprises at least one guide that is arranged to receive a locking nib. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The magnetic securing system of claim 10, comprising a pair of locking nibs and a pair of guides. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The magnetic securing system of claim 8, wherein the adjunct member magnet is embedded in the projection of the second loop. ### Claim 13 (depends on 3) The magnetic securing system of claim 3, wherein the adjunct member comprises a flexible strap with two ends, wherein magnets are embedded in the strap ends such that when the ends are brought together the magnets attract and hold the adjunct member in a closed position in which a loop is formed by the strap. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The magnetic securing system of claim 1, for use on thin articles such as those made from fabric, where the magnets of the first and second backers are close enough together to securely hold onto the article. ### Claim 15 A magnetic securing system, comprising: first and second backers, each with a magnet embedded therein, wherein the first backer has a generally round shape and comprises an interior that is partially closed and partially open, and is constructed and arranged to be placed on one side of an article, and the second backer is constructed and arranged to be placed on another side of the article such that the two magnets attract, to hold the backers in place on the article; a loop that is an integral part of the first backer, wherein the loop is constructed and arranged to be used to support another object, such that the system is able to allow objects to be removably coupled to the article, wherein the partially open portion of the first backer defines the integral loop, and the partially closed portion carries the embedded magnet; and an adjunct member that includes a magnet that is arranged to be magnetically coupled to a backer so that the adjunct member is able to add additional functionality to the system, and a second structure that is constructed and arranged to be used to support another object. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The magnetic securing system of claim 15, wherein the second structure comprises a second loop that is arranged to be opened and closed, and comprises a projection in which the adjunct member magnet is embedded, and an open end portion that is constructed and arranged to receive the projection, wherein the projection comprises a pair of locking nibs spaced around a periphery of the projection, and a pair of guides that are each arranged to receive a locking nib. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The magnetic securing system of claim 15, wherein the adjunct member comprises a flexible strap with two ends, wherein magnets are embedded in the strap ends such that when the ends are brought together the adjunct member magnets attract and hold the adjunct member in a closed position in which a loop is formed by the strap. ### Claim 18 A magnetic securing system, comprising: first and second backers, each with a magnet embedded therein, wherein the first backer is constructed and arranged to be placed on one side of an article, and the second backer is constructed and arranged to be placed on another side of the article such that the two magnets attract, to hold the backers in place on the article; a first structure that is coupled to or can be coupled to the first backer, wherein the first structure is constructed and arranged to be used to support another object, such that the system is able to allow objects to be removably coupled to the article; and an adjunct member that comprises a magnet and a second structure that is constructed and arranged to be used to support another object, wherein the second structure comprises a second loop.