Magnetically attached holster and methods of manufacturing and using same

Abstract

A holster includes a first plate having at least one recess, a second plate having at least one protruding member, the at least one protruding member being aligned with the at least one recess, and a coupling member for securing at least a portion of a mobile device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holster comprising:
 a first plate having at least one recess;   a second plate having at least one protruding member, the at least one protruding member being aligned with the at least one recess; and   a coupling member for securing at least a portion of a mobile device.   
     
     
         2 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one recess comprises two circular recesses. 
     
     
         3 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one recess comprises three circular recesses. 
     
     
         4 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one protruding member comprises two protruding members. 
     
     
         5 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one protruding member and the at least one recess are of a same quantity. 
     
     
         6 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein each of the at least one protruding member is magnetic. 
     
     
         7 . The holster of  claim 1 , further comprising a ferromagnetic component coupled to the first plate. 
     
     
         8 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the ferromagnetic component is disposed adjacent the at least one recess. 
     
     
         9 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the first plate and the second plate are of a same shape. 
     
     
         10 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the first plate and the second plate are generally rectangular. 
     
     
         11 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the first plate and the second plate are of a same size. 
     
     
         12 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the first plate and the second plate are made of plastic. 
     
     
         13 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling member includes a clip that grips a portion of a mobile device. 
     
     
         14 . The holster of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling member includes a second wall and a partial circumferential border that forms a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a mobile device. 
     
     
         15 . The holster of  claim 14 , wherein the pocket is made of leather. 
     
     
         16 . The holster of  claim 14 , wherein the pocket is made of a fabric. 
     
     
         17 . The holster of  claim 14 , wherein the pocket is made of a synthetic material. 
     
     
         18 . The holster of  claim 14 , further comprising a magnetic shield overlying the protruding members.