Abstract: An improved magnetic locking apparatus includes two elements which are magnetically attached, whereby the first magnetic supply element both magnetically attracts the second element and engages it for being coupled therewith. The construction of the two elements permits the elements to be securely attached against accidental external forces perpendicular to and parallel to the coupled surfaces of the elements.

Abstract: A magnetic lock closure used for a handbag or the like for closure comprising two separate parts at least one of which is formed as a female device in a permanent magnet of a cylindrical or any other shape having a hole or slit centrally thereof and its opposite ends magnetized in a different polarity, the female device including a piece of ferromagnetic material firmly provided at one end thereof and having a rod portion for insertion into the hole or slit such that the force of its magnetism is centered about the piece of ferromagnetic material which attracts the other part or male device formed of ferromagnetic material.