# US 12,224,788 B2 · Magnetic auxiliary devices for mobile devices > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,224,788 B2 - Document ID: US12224788B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/660,932 - Filed: 2024-05-10 - Published: 2024-09-05 - Granted: 2025-02-11 - Earliest claimed: 2017-05-25 - Assignees: Spigen Korea Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Spigen Korea Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Seung Hun Oh; Hyejin Jang; Dae Young Kim; Jinyoung Noh; Taeheon Kim - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12224788B2 ## CPC - H04B 1/3888: Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers - A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48) - A45C 11/182: {Credit card holders} - A45C 13/1069: {magnetic} - H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction - H02J 50/10: using inductive coupling - A45C 11/002: {for storing portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators} - H04B 1/3877: Arrangements for enabling portable transceivers to be used in a fixed position, e.g. cradles or boosters - H04B: TRANSMISSION - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY ## Abstract Devices and products for enhancing the usability of magnetic auxiliary devices for mobile device are described. According to one embodiment, a magnetic auxiliary device for mobile device comprises a first case sized to store at least one item, the first case comprising a first metal plate formed at a position of the first case to magnetically couple with the mobile device or with a case of the mobile device and a second case pivotally attached to the first case, the second case comprising a second metal plate formed at a position of the second case to magnetically couple with another magnetic auxiliary device for mobile device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A magnetic auxiliary device for mobile device, comprising: a first case sized to store at least one item, the first case comprising: a first metal plate formed at a position of the first case to magnetically couple with the mobile device or a case of the mobile device; and a second case pivotally attached to the first case and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the first case is uncovered in the open position and the first case is covered in the closed position, the second case comprising: a second metal plate formed at a position of the second case to magnetically couple with another magnetic auxiliary device for mobile device, wherein when the first metal plate is directly coupled with the case of the mobile device, the first metal plate is to couple with a third metal plate formed in the case of the mobile device, wherein the third metal plate is made of a magnet which produces magnetic flux, wherein the third metal plate is to allow magnetic waves to pass through an area formed by an inner boundary of a receiver coil of the mobile device, and wherein the third metal plate does not overlap with an orthographic parallel projection of the area formed by the inner boundary of the receiver coil. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein when the first metal plate is directly coupled with the mobile device, the first metal plate is to allow magnetic waves to pass through an area formed by an inner boundary of a receiver coil of the mobile device and the first metal plate does not overlap with an orthographic parallel projection of the area formed by the inner boundary of the receiver coil. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the first case comprises a release mechanism formed on a side of the first case. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 3, wherein the release mechanism comprises: a frame formed on a side of the first case; a first locking member configured to lock with or release from a locking indent of the second case; and a second locking member configured to slide along a hollow of the frame. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 4, wherein the first locking member is locked with the locking indent when the second locking member is in a first position and the first locking member is released from the locking indent when the second locking member is in a second position and is pressed. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the second metal plate is formed in a shape of a ring. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the second metal plate is formed close to a surface of the second case. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein said another magnetic auxiliary device is a magnetic ring, a magnetic stand, or a magnetic car mount. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The magnetic auxiliary device of claim 1, wherein the second case further comprises a silicone holder affixed therein to retain at least one card. ### Claim 10 A magnetic card holder device for mobile device, comprising: a rear case sized to retain a card, the rear case comprising: a pocket portion to hold at least one card; a release mechanism formed on a side of the rear case; and a first metal plate formed at a position of the rear case to magnetically couple with the mobile device or a case of the mobile device; and a cover case pivotally attached to the rear case and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the rear case is uncovered in the open position and the rear case is covered in the closed position, the cover case comprising: a second metal plate formed at a position of the cover case to magnetically couple with a support device, wherein the release mechanism retains the cover case in the closed position and the release mechanism releases the cover case in the open position, wherein when the first metal plate is directly coupled with the case of the mobile device, the first metal plate is to couple with a third metal plate formed in the case of the mobile device, wherein the third metal plate is made of a magnet which produces magnetic flux, wherein the third metal plate is to allow magnetic waves to pass through an area formed by an inner boundary of a receiver coil of the mobile device, and wherein the third metal plate does not overlap with an orthographic parallel projection of the area formed by the inner boundary of the receiver coil. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The magnetic card holder device of claim 10, wherein when the first metal plate is directly coupled with the mobile device, the first metal plate is to allow magnetic waves to pass through an area formed by an inner boundary of a receiver coil of the mobile device and the first metal plate does not overlap with an orthographic parallel projection of the area formed by the inner boundary of the receiver coil. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The magnetic card holder device of claim 10, wherein the rear case comprises a release mechanism formed on a side of the rear case. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The magnetic card holder device of claim 12, wherein the release mechanism comprises: a frame formed on a side of the rear case; a first locking member configured to lock with or release from a locking indent of the cover case; and a second locking member configured to slide along a hollow of the frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The magnetic card holder device of claim 13, wherein the first locking member is locked with the locking indent when the second locking member is in a first position and the first locking member is released from the locking indent when the second locking member is in a second position and is pressed. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The magnetic card holder device of claim 10, wherein the second metal plate is formed in a shape of a ring. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The magnetic card holder device of claim 15, wherein the second metal plate is formed close to a surface of the cover case. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The magnetic card holder device of claim 10, wherein the support device is a magnetic ring, a magnet stand, or a car mount. ### Claim 18 A magnetic auxiliary device for mobile device, comprising: a first case sized to store at least one item, the first case comprising: a first metal plate formed at a position of the first case to magnetically couple with the mobile device or a case of the mobile device; and a second case pivotally attached to the first case and pivotable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the first case is uncovered in the open position and the first case is covered in the closed position, the second case comprising: a second metal plate formed at a position of the second case to magnetically couple with another magnetic auxiliary device for mobile device, wherein when the first metal plate is directly coupled with the mobile device, the first metal plate is to allow magnetic waves to pass through an area formed by an inner boundary of a receiver coil of the mobile device and the first metal plate does not overlap with an orthographic parallel projection of the area formed by the inner boundary of the receiver coil.