Patents by Inventor James Kathrein

James Kathrein has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20060054647
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Kathrein, James Kathrein