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EXHIBIT 10.1

    
 

    
SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND
GENERAL RELEASE

     

    This
Separation Agreement and General Release (“Agreement”) is made and
entered into as of February 26, 2010 by and between Darin E. Heisterkamp, an
individual (“Heisterkamp”), and Lenco
Mobile USA  Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Lenco”), with respect to the
following facts:

     

    A.          Heisterkamp
has served as an officer and employee of Lenco pursuant to the terms of an
Employment Agreement dated June 1, 2009 (the “Employment
Agreement”).

     

    B.           Lenco
and Heisterkamp have agreed to terminate Heisterkamp’s employment with Lenco
effective as of the date of this Agreement.

     

    C.           In
this Agreement, Heisterkamp and Lenco desire to formally document the terms of
Heisterkamp’s separation from Lenco and Heisterkamp’s release of claims against
Lenco.

     

    NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations contained in
this Agreement, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as
follows:

     

    1.           Resignation.  Heisterkamp
hereby resigns as an officer and employee of Lenco effective as of the date
hereof.

     

    2.           Impact on
Employment Agreement.  Except as set forth herein, the parties
shall have no further duties, responsibilities, authority or obligations to one
another arising out of or relating to the Employment Agreement or Heisterkamp’s
status as an officer or employee of Lenco.

     

    3.           Payment
of Wages and Other Compensation.  Heisterkamp
acknowledges that he has been paid for all of his wages, performance bonuses,
expenses and his accrued and unused vacation time through the date of this
Agreement, which is Heisterkamp’s last day of work.

     

    4.           Severance
Payments.  Lenco will make severance payments to Heisterkamp in
the form of continuation of Heisterkamp’s Base Salary as defined and outlined in
section 2.1 of the Employment Agreement through April 30, 2010 (the “Severance
Payments”).  Severance Payments will be made on Lenco’s
ordinary payroll dates and will be subject to standard payroll deductions and
withholdings.

     

    5.           Continuation
of Medical Benefits.  Assuming Heisterkamp elects COBRA
continuation coverage, Lenco will pay all applicable premiums for Heisterkamp to
continue receiving group health insurance provided to current employees through
COBRA continuation coverage beginning on the date of this Agreement through the
earlier of (i) December 31, 2010 or (ii) such time as Heisterkamp is eligible
for coverage under the health insurance plan of another employer.

     

    6.           Representations
by Heisterkamp.  Heisterkamp represents and warrants to Lenco
that Heisterkamp (i) has disclosed to Lenco and Lenco’s parent all agreements,
arrangements and obligations with third parties that Heisterkamp has made on
behalf of Lenco or its affiliates, and (ii) is not aware of any third party
claims or  complaints that Heisterkamp has not disclosed to Lenco and
Lenco’s parent.

     

    
      
         

      

      
         

        
          

        

      

      
         

      

    

    7.           General
Release.  Lenco and
Heisterkamp for themselves, their  heirs, executors, administrators,
assigns and successors, current, former and future parents, subsidiaries,
related entities, fiduciaries, predecessors, successors, officers, directors,
shareholders, agents, employees and assigns fully and forever release and
discharge each other and their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and
successors, current, former and future parents, affiliates, subsidiaries,
affiliates, related entities, employee benefit plans and their fiduciaries,
predecessors, successors, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, employees
and assigns (collectively, “Releasees”), with respect to
any and all claims, liabilities and causes of action, of every nature, kind and
description, in law, equity or otherwise, which have arisen, occurred or existed
at any time prior to the signing of this Agreement, including, without
limitation, any and all claims, liabilities and causes of action arising out of
or relating to Heisterkamp’s employment with Lenco prior to the date of this
Agreement.

     

    8.           Knowing
Waiver of Employment-Related Claims.  Heisterkamp
understands and agrees that, with the exception of potential employment-related
claims identified below, he is waiving any and all rights he may have had, now
has, or in the future may have, to pursue against any of the Releasees any and
all remedies available to him under any employment-related causes of action,
including without limitation, claims of wrongful discharge, breach of contract,
breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, violation of
public policy, defamation, discrimination, personal injury, physical injury,
emotional distress, claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Federal Rehabilitation Act,
the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights
Act, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the provisions of the California Labor Code and
any other federal, state or local laws and regulations relating to employment,
conditions of employment (including wage and hour laws), perquisites of
employment (including but not limited to claims relating to stock and/or stock
options) and/or employment discrimination.  Claims not covered by the
release provisions of this Agreement are (i) claims for unemployment insurance
benefits; (ii) claims under the California Workers’ Compensation Act; (iii)
claims for indemnity under the California Labor Code; (iv) claims arising from
Lenco’s nonperformance under this Agreement; (v) claims for defense and
indemnification relating to any claims brought against Heisterkamp arising out
of his employment with Lenco; and (vi) any challenge to the validity of
Heisterkamp’s release of claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
of 1967, as amended (“ADEA”), as set forth in
paragraph 8 below.  Heisterkamp expressly
waives any right to recovery of any type, including damages and reinstatement,
in any administrative or court action, whether state or federal, and whether
brought by him or on his behalf, related in any way to the matters released
herein.  Lenco agrees that it will not challenge Heisterkamp’s
application for unemployment benefits.

     

    9.           Knowing
Waiver of ADEA Claims.  Heisterkamp
acknowledges that he is knowingly and voluntarily waiving and releasing any
rights he may have under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, as amended.  He also acknowledges that the consideration given
for this waiver and release is in addition to anything of value to which he
already was entitled.  Heisterkamp further acknowledges that he has
been advised by this writing, as required by law, that (i) his waiver and
release specified in this paragraph do not apply to any rights or claims that
may arise after the date he signs this Agreement or to any challenge to the
validity of this waiver of ADEA claims; (ii) he has the right to consult with an
attorney prior to executing this Agreement; (iii) he has twenty one (21) days to
consider this Agreement (although he may choose to voluntarily execute this
Agreement earlier); (iv) he has seven (7) days following his execution of this
Agreement to revoke the Agreement (in writing); and (v) this Agreement will not
be effective until the date upon which the revocation period has expired, which
will be the eighth (8th) day after this Agreement is executed by
Heisterkamp.

     

    
      
         

      

      
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    10.           Waiver of
Civil Code § 1542.  Heisterkamp
expressly waives any and all rights and benefits conferred upon him by Section
1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states as
follows:

     

    “A
general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or
suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which
if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with
the debtor.”

     

    Heisterkamp
expressly agrees and understands that the release given by him pursuant to this
Agreement applies to all unknown, unsuspected and unanticipated claims,
liabilities and causes of action which he may have against any of the other
Releasees.

     

    11.           Severability
of Release Provisions.  Heisterkamp and
Lenco agree that if any provision of the release given under this Agreement is
found to be unenforceable, it will not affect the enforceability of the
remaining provisions and the courts may enforce all remaining provisions to the
extent permitted by law.

     

    12.           Representation
Regarding Legal Actions.  Heisterkamp
represents that, as of the date of this Agreement, he has not filed any
lawsuits, charges, complaints, petitions, claims or other accusatory pleadings
against the Releasees in any court or with any governmental
agency.  Except for claims preserved by law or expressly by this
Agreement, Heisterkamp promises never to sue any of the Releasees, or otherwise
institute or participate in any legal or administrative proceedings against any
of the Releasees, with respect to any claim covered by the release provisions of
this Agreement, unless he is compelled by legal process to do
so.  Heisterkamp promises and agrees that he shall not advocate or
incite the institution of, or assist or participate in, any suit, complaint,
charge or administrative proceeding by any other person against any of the
Releasees, unless compelled by legal process to do so.

     

    13.           Promise
to Maintain Confidentiality of Lenco’s Confidential Information.  Heisterkamp
acknowledges that due to the position he has occupied and the responsibilities
he has had at Lenco, he has received confidential information concerning Lenco’s
products, procedures, customers, sales, prices, contracts, and the
like.  Heisterkamp hereby promises and agrees that, unless compelled
by legal process, he will not disclose to others and will keep confidential all
information he has received while employed by Lenco concerning Lenco’s products
and procedures, the confidential purchasing information relating to Lenco’s
customers, Lenco’s sales, Lenco’s prices, the terms of any of Lenco’s contracts
with third parties, and the like to the extent such information is not otherwise
accessible by the public.  Heisterkamp agrees that a violation by him
of the foregoing obligation to maintain the confidentiality of Lenco’s
confidential information will constitute a material breach of this
Agreement.

     

    
      
         

      

      
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    14.           Entire
Agreement.  This Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior
discussion, negotiations or agreements, written or oral, with respect to it
subject matter.  No promises or representations were made to either
party which do not appear written herein.

     

    15.           Waiver,
Amendment and Modification of Agreement.  The parties agree
that no waiver, amendment or modification of any of the terms of this Agreement
shall be effective unless in writing and signed by all parties affected by the
waiver, amendment or modification.  No waiver of any term, condition
or default of any term of this Agreement shall be construed as a waiver of any
other term, condition or default.

     

    16.           Representation
by Counsel.  The parties
acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to be represented in negotiations
for the preparation of this Agreement by counsel of their own choosing, and that
they have entered into this Agreement voluntarily, without
coercion.  This Agreement shall be construed without regard to the
drafter of the same and shall be construed as though each party to this
Agreement participated equally in the preparation and drafting of this
Agreement.

     

    17.           California
Law.  The parties agree
that this Agreement and its terms shall be construed under California law,
without regard to any choice of law rules of any state, federal or other body of
law.

     

    18.           Counterparts.  This Agreement
may be signed in counterparts and delivered by facsimile or electronic mail in
portable document format or other means intended to preserve the original
graphic content of a signature.  Each such counterpart shall be deemed
an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.

     

    19.           Period to
Consider Terms of Agreement.  Heisterkamp
acknowledges that this Agreement was presented to him on February 23, 2010 and
that he is entitled to have up to twenty-one (21) days to consider the terms of
this Agreement.  Heisterkamp acknowledges that he has obtained the
advice and counsel from the legal representative of his choice and executes this
Agreement having had sufficient time within which to consider its
terms.  Heisterkamp represents that if he executes this Agreement
before 21 days have elapsed, he does so voluntarily, upon the advice and with
the approval of his legal counsel, and that he voluntarily waives any remaining
consideration period.  Heisterkamp understands that if not
executed on or before March 16, 2010 that this Agreement shall expire and may
not be executed thereafter.

     

    20.           Revocation
of Agreement.  Heisterkamp
understands that after executing this Agreement that he has the right to revoke
this Agreement within seven (7) days after his execution of
it.  Heisterkamp understands that this Agreement will not become
effective and enforceable unless the seven-day revocation period passes and
Heisterkamp does not revoke the Agreement in writing.  Heisterkamp
understands that this Agreement may not be revoked after the seven-day
revocation period has passed.  Heisterkamp understands that any
revocation of this Agreement must be made in writing and delivered to Michael
Levinsohn, Lenco’s CEO, within the seven-day period.

     

    21.           Effective
Date.  This Agreement
shall become effective and binding upon the parties eight (8) days after
Heisterkamp’s execution thereof, so long as he has not revoked it within the
time period and in the manner specified in paragraph 19, above.

     

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    IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first
written above.

     

     

    
      
      

    

    
      
        	 	/s/ Darin
      Heisterkamp	 
	 	

                Darin
      Heisterkamp

              	 
	 	 	 
	 	

                Lenco
      Mobile USA Inc.

              	 
	 	 	 	 
	
                 

              	
                By:
      

              	/s/ Michael
      Levinsohn	 
	 	 	Michael
      Levinsohn	 
	 	 	Chief
      Executive Officer	 
	 	 	 	 

      

    

     

     

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    EXHIBIT 4.4

     

    Form of
Convertible Note Payable

     

    THIS NOTE
AND THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK ISSUED UPON ANY CONVERSION HEREOF HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”),
OR ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE
TRANSFERRED BY ANY PERSON, INCLUDING A PLEDGEE, UNLESS (1) EITHER (A) A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UNDER THE
SECURITIES ACT, OR (B) THE COMPANY SHALL HAVE RECEIVED AN OPINION OF COUNSEL
REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT AN EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT IS AVAILABLE, AND (2) THERE SHALL HAVE BEEN COMPLIANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES OR “BLUE SKY” LAWS.

     

    APPLIED
NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.

     

    Convertible
Promissory Note

     

    

    
      	
              $________

            	
                        Austin,
      TX

            

    

    February
__, 2010

    

    For value
received APPLIED NANOTECH
HOLDINGS INC., a Texas corporation (the “Company”), hereby
unconditionally promises to pay to the order of ______________ (together
with successors and assigns, the “Lender”), the principal sum of
____________________ Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($____________.00) (the
“Loan”).  The
principal amount due under this Note shall bear interest at a rate of 8% per
annum and accrue during the term of the loan. All Principal and Interest shall
be due August 31, 2012, unless paid earlier.  All payments in respect
of this Note shall be made in lawful money of the United States of America, or
common stock of the Company as set forth below.

     

    This Note
is issued pursuant to a terms sheet dated February, 2010.

     

    The
Conversion price is $0.20 per share.

     

    The notes shall be convertible at the
“Conversion Price” (1) at any time at the option of the holder after, or (2) at
the option of the issuer, 50% of the Principal and  Accrued Interest
on December 15, 2010, if the average closing price of the Issuer’s common stock
for the period from September 1, 2010 through November 30, 2010 is greater than
three times the conversion price, or (3) at the option of issuer, all Principal
and  Accrued Interest on December 15, 2011, if the average closing
price of the Issuer’s common stock for the period from September 1, 2011 through
November 30, 2011 is greater than three times the conversion price.

    

     

    
      
         

      

      
         

        
          

        

      

      
         

      

    

     

    The
holder of this Note may enforce the agreements of the Company contained in the
Loan Documents and may exercise the remedies provided for thereby or otherwise
in respect thereof, all in accordance with the terms thereof.

     

    The
undersigned waives presentment, protest and demand, notice of protest, demand
and dishonor and nonpayment of this Note and agrees to pay all costs of
collection when incurred, including attorneys’ fees, and to perform and comply
with each of the covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements contained in
every instrument now evidencing or securing said indebtedness.  No
extension of the time for the payment of this Note or any installment thereof
made by agreement with any person now or hereafter liable for the payment of
this Note shall operate to release, discharge, modify, change or affect the
undersigned’s liability under this Note, either in whole or in part, unless the
undersigned shall be a party to such agreement.

     

    The
Company’s obligations under this Note are absolute and unconditional and shall
not be subject to any defense, setoff or counterclaim that may at any time be
available to or be asserted by the Company.  The Company hereby
waives, and agrees not to assert, any right to offset or interpose as a defense
or counterclaim any claim against the Lender against its obligations under this
Note.

     

    The
Company shall pay all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Lender,
including fees and disbursements of counsel for the Lender, in connection with
the enforcement of this Note.

     

    The
Company agrees that to the extent the Company makes a payment or payments
hereunder which payment or payments, or any part thereof, are subsequently
invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside and/or
required to be repaid to the Company, its successors or assigns under any
bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to
the extent of such payment or repayment, the obligations, or part thereof, under
this Note that have been paid, reduced or satisfied by such amount shall be
reinstated and continued in full force and effect as of the time immediately
preceding such initial payment, reduction or satisfaction.

     

    This Note
shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.

     

    With
respect to any suit, action shall lie in the venue of Austin,
Texas.

     

    Should
any provision of this Note be judicially declared to be invalid, unenforceable
or void, such decision will not have the effect of invalidating or voiding the
remainder of this Note, and the parties hereto agree that the provision of this
Note so held to be invalid, unenforceable or void will be deemed to have been
stricken herefrom and the remainder will have the same force and effectiveness
as if such provision had never been included herein; provided, however, the parties
hereto shall use their best efforts to replace the provision so deemed to have
been stricken herefrom with a provision that the parties reasonably believe to
be valid and enforceable and which has a substantially identical economic and
legal effect as the provision so deemed to have been stricken
herefrom.

     

     

    IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, this Note has been executed and delivered as a sealed
instrument on the date first above written by the duly authorized representative
of the Company.

     

    

     

    
      	 	      
              APPLIED
      NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.

              

              

              By:______________________________

                   Douglas
      P. Baker

                   Chief
      Executive Officer

            

    

     

    

    

    

     

    
      
         

      

      
         

        
          

        

      

      
         

      

    

    

    EXHIBIT
A

    

    NOTICE
OF CONVERSION

    

    

    The undersigned hereby elects to
convert principal under the 8% Convertible Note of Applied Nanotech Holdings,
Inc., a Texas (the “Company”), into
shares of common stock (the “Common Stock”), of
the Company according to the conditions hereof, as of the date written
below.  If shares of Common Stock are to be issued in the name of a
person other than the undersigned, the undersigned will pay all transfer taxes
payable with respect thereto and is delivering herewith such certificates and
opinions as reasonably requested by the Company in accordance
therewith.  No fee will be charged to the holder for any conversion,
except for such transfer taxes, if any.

    

    The undersigned agrees to comply with
the prospectus delivery requirements under the applicable securities laws in
connection with any transfer of the aforesaid shares of Common
Stock.

    

    Conversion
calculations:

    Date to Effect
Conversion:

    

    Principal Amount of Debenture
to be Converted:

    

                                                    Number
of shares of Common Stock to be issued:

    

    Signature:

    

    Name:

    

    Tax ID Number:

    

    Address for Delivery of Common Stock
Certificates:

    

    Or

    

    DWAC Instructions:

    

    Broker No:                                                    

     

    Account No:

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