Patent ID: 8899636

Claim:
A magnetic latch comprising: a base component having at least one substantially planar surface and at least three base magnets disposed on the substantially planar surface, such that centerlines of the at least three base magnets define a first arcuate path, the base magnets including: a first base magnet having a first polarity, a second base magnet having a second polarity opposite the first polarity, and a third base magnet having the first polarity; wherein the second base magnet is disposed between the first base magnet and the third base magnet along the first arcuate path; and a movable component pivotally connected to the base component adjacent to the at least one substantially planar surface, wherein the movable component is configured to pivot between a closed position and an opened position and comprises at least one magnet disposed on the movable component such that a centerline of the magnet disposed on the movable component moves along a second arcuate path as the movable component pivots between the closed position and the opened position, wherein the magnet disposed on the movable component has the second polarity opposite the first polarity; and wherein the movable component latches in the closed position when the first base magnet and the magnet disposed on the movable component are aligned and attracted to one another; and wherein the movable component is in the opened position when the third base magnet and the magnet disposed on the movable component are aligned and attracted to one another.