Magnetic closure and illumination means and carrying bags incorporating same
US-7178936-B2Abstract
A magnetic closure device having an illumination mechanism. The device includes a first detachable closure part that has the illumination mechanism, an electronic circuit, an actuator for operation of the illumination mechanism and the electronic circuit, and a first magnetic fastener with a first approaching surface. The device also includes a second detachable closure part that has a second magnetic fastener, wherein the second magnetic fastener includes a second approaching surface that is capable of forming a magnetically engaged configuration with the first approaching surface. The actuator is disposed adjacent to the first magnetic fastener and within the footprint or projection of the second approaching surface, and is actuated by the separation between the first and second approaching surfaces.
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