ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,465,118, issued on Nov. 11.
"Magnetic fastener system" was invented by Steven Grabowski (Charleston, S.C.) and Joseph A. Dicarlo (Chester, N.H.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A magnetic fastener system has a first fastener structure with a body having a first side and a second side. At least one of a male or female friction-snap fastener is positioned on the first side. A pocket is formed within the second side and a first magnet positioned therein. A recessed surface formed in an interior of the pocket. A captive wall formed around the recessed surface. A second fastener structure central portion is formed by an inner sidewall. A second...