Magnetic key holder assembly and method

Abstract

A magnetic key holder assembly for securing a key holder within a receptacle such as a purse or bag, the magnetic key holder assembly having a first magnet internally positioned on a wall of the receptacle and a second magnet externally positioned on the wall of the receptacle and magnetically attached to the first magnet, wherein the key holder is detachably connected to the first magnet within the receptacle.

1 . A magnetic key holder assembly for securing keys within a receptacle, the assembly comprising: 
 a first magnet removably attachable to an internal portion of a wall of a receptacle;    a second magnet removably attachable to an external portion of the wall of the receptacle; and    a key holder constructed of a material which is magnetically attachable to and selectively detachable from the first magnet; and wherein    the first magnet and second magnet are positioned on opposite sides of the wall of the receptacle and each is magnetically adhered to the other to form a magnetic assembly and wherein the key holder is magnetically attachable to and detachable from the first magnet of the magnetic assembly by pulling the key holder away from the first magnet.    
   
   
       2 . The magnetic key holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the second magnet is characterized as having a decorative appearance on at least an outer side thereof.  
   
   
       3 . The magnetic key holder assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a decorative item for providing the second magnet with a decorative appearance when the second magnet is attached to the external portion of the wall of the receptacle.  
   
   
       4 . The magnetic key holder assembly of  claim 1  wherein the receptacle is selected from the group consisting of purses, bags, hand bags, carry on bags, suitcases, cases, backpacks, shoulder bags, fanny packs, hip packs, kits, valises, carpetbags, grips, grip sacks, wallets, pocketbooks, day bags, drawstring bags, tote bags, briefcases, beach bags, diaper bags, coats, shirts and clothing.  
   
   
       5 . A method of securing a key holder within a receptacle, comprising the steps of: 
 providing a receptacle having a wall;    providing a first magnet;    providing a second magnet;    positioning the first magnet on an internal portion of the wall of the receptacle and positioning the second magnet on external portion or the wall of the receptacle in a position opposite the first magnet whereby the first magnet and second magnet magnetically adhere to each other and thereby form a magnetic assembly which is detachably secured upon the wall of the receptacle so the magnet assembly can be readily repositioned relative to the receptacle;    providing a key holder having a magnetically attractive portion; and    magnetically attaching the magnetically attractive portion of the key holder to the first magnet of the magnetic assembly which is internally disposed within the receptacle thereby detachably connecting the key holder within the confines of the receptacle.    
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising providing a decorative item for the second magnet such that the second magnet is provided with a decorative appearance when the second magnet is attached to the external portion of the wall of the receptacle.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 5  wherein in the step of providing the second magnet, the second magnet has a decorative appearance which is different from an appearance of the first magnet.  
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 5  wherein in the step of providing the receptacle, the receptacle is selected from the group consisting of purses, bags, hand bags, carry on bags, suitcases, cases, backpacks, shoulder bags, fanny packs, hip packs, kits, valises, carpetbags, grips, grip sacks, wallets pocketbooks, day bags, drawstring bags, tote bags, briefcases, beach bags, diaper bags, coats, shirts and other pieces of clothing.