Patent attributes
An interlocking magnetic snap fastener of simplified construction for use with garments is provided. The magnet fastener includes two mating magnetically attracting elements of minimal thickness. The first element includes a central opening having a magnet or ferromagnetic disk recessed in the opening, creating recess for engagement with an opposing magnet protruding from the second element. Engagement through the recess prevents lateral movement between, and disengagement of, the first and second elements. The fastener is constructed such that, when placed in close proximity to the recess of the first element, the magnet in the second element is induced to slide sideways, enter the recess of the first element, and assume automatically-aligned contact with its magnetic counterpart.
