CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/798,035, filed Mar. 15, 2013 and entitled “BAND ACCESSORY,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
FIELD The current disclosure relates to band accessories. Particularly, the current disclosure relates to band accessories.
SUMMARY The current disclosure relates to band accessories and describes various apparatus of such. A band accessory, according to various implementations disclosed here, includes a base strap, an accessory strap with at least one distal hole, and at least one hook removably securing the accessory strap to the base strap.
Also, disclosed in the current disclosure is a band accessory that includes an accessory strap with at least one distal hole, and at least one device removably connected to the accessory strap through the at least one distal hole.
Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity. Although dimensions may be shown in some figures, such dimensions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the disclosure.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a customizable bracelet.
FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof
FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof
FIG. 4 is a front side view thereof
FIG. 5 is a back side view thereof
FIG. 6 is a top side view thereof
FIG. 7 is a bottom side view thereof
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a hook of the customizable bracelet.
FIG. 9 is a back end view of the hook of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is a top side of the hook of FIG. 8.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the customizable bracelet in a closed position.
FIG. 12 is a left side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.
FIG. 13 is a right side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.
FIG. 14 is a front side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.
FIG. 15 is a back side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.
FIG. 16 is a top side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.
FIG. 17 is a bottom side view of the customizable bracelet in the closed position.
FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of a hook of a band accessory.
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a headband.
FIG. 20A is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a hair band.
FIG. 20B is another view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 20A.
FIG. 21 is a top view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a hair bow.
FIG. 22A is a side view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with a hairclip.
FIG. 22B top view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 22A.
FIG. 23A perspective view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1 used with an anklet.
FIG. 23B is a bottom view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 23A.
FIG. 24A is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.
FIG. 24B is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.
FIG. 25A is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.
FIG. 25B is a front view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.
FIG. 26A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the accessory strap in FIG. 1.
FIG. 26B is a front view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 26A.
FIG. 27 is a perspective and front view of blocks used with the accessory strap in FIG. 1.
FIG. 28 is a view of blocks and charms used with the accessory strap in FIG. 1.
FIG. 29 is a view of charms that may be used with the accessory strap of FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION Disclosed in the current disclosure is a band accessory 100, as seen in FIG. 1. The band accessory 100 includes a base strap 110 and an accessory strap 120. The base strap 110 includes ends 111 and 112, sides 113 and 114, a top surface 117, a bottom surface 118 (not shown), and an interior 119 (not shown). In the current embodiment, the ends 111 and 112 are rounded, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes may be used. In the current embodiment, the length of the base strap 110, between end 111 and end 112, is approximately 23.8 centimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be used. Additionally, sides 113 and 114 are straight sides, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes and configurations may be used. In the current embodiment, the width of the base strap 110, between sides 113 and 114, is approximately 25.4 millimeters; however, such a width is not required and other widths may be used. Additionally, the base strap 110 in the current embodiment also includes holes 115 and 116. In the current embodiment, the holes 115 and 116 are round; however, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting and other shapes may be used such as a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and a slit, as well as others. In the current embodiment, the distance between holes 115 and 116 is approximately 10 centimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Also, in the current embodiment, the distance between hole 116 and end 112 is approximately 3.5 centimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the distance between hole 115 and end 111 is approximately 13.3 centimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the depth of the base strap 110, from the top surface 117 to the bottom surface 118, is approximately 2.41 millimeters; however, such a depth is not required and other depths may be used.
In the current embodiment, the base strap 110 is configured as a slap bracelet; however, the base strap 110 does not have to be configured as such. The interior 119 of the base strap 110, in the current embodiment, is configured as a slap bracelet and includes layered flexible steel bands sealed with a fabric cover. In the current embodiment, the exterior of the base strap 110 (includes ends 111 and 112, sides 113 and 114, top surface 117, and bottom surface 118) can be made with many different materials such as polyester, polyurethane, rubber, or any other type of material.
The accessory strap 120 includes ends 121 and 122, sides 123 and 124, a top surface 127, and a bottom surface 128 (not shown). In the current embodiment, the ends 121 and 122 are rounded, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes and configurations may be used. In the current embodiment, the length of the accessory strap 120, between end 121 and end 122, is approximately 115 millimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be used. Additionally, sides 113 and 114 are straight sides, but such a configuration is not necessary and other shapes and configurations may be used. In the current embodiment, the width of the accessory strap 120, between sides 123 and 124, is approximately 7.8 millimeters; however, such a width is not required and other widths may be used. Additionally, the accessory strap 120 in the current embodiment also includes holes 125 and 126. In the current embodiment, the holes 125 and 126 are round; however, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting and other shapes may be used such as a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and a slit, as well as others. In the current embodiment, the distance between holes 125 and 126 is approximately 106 millimeters; however, such a distance is not required and other distances may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the depth of the accessory strap 120, from the top surface 127 to the bottom surface 128, is approximately 1.3 millimeters; however, such a depth is not required and other depths may be used.
In the current embodiment, the exterior of the accessory strap 120 (includes ends 121 and 122, sides 123 and 124, top surface 127, and bottom surface 128) can be made with many different materials such as polyester, polyurethane, rubber, or any other type of material.
The current embodiment includes hooks 130, 140. Hook 130, further shown in FIGS. 2-5, 8-10, and 18, in the current embodiment, includes a base portion 131, which includes a head 131 a and a post 131b. In the current embodiment, the head 131a is configured in a round, flat shape and the diameter of the head 131a is greater than the diameter of holes 115 and 116. However, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting, and any shape or configurations may be used. Also, in the current embodiment, the post 131b is integrally formed to the head 131a, and the post 131b extends through hole 115 from the bottom surface 118 to the top surface 117. In the current embodiment, the post 131b includes a cylindrical portion 131ba (shown in FIG. 18), a shoulder portion 131bb (shown in FIG. 18), and a connecting point 131bc (shown in FIG. 18). Moreover, the hook 130 includes a hook body 132, which includes a top end 132a (shown in FIG. 18) and a bottom end 132b. Additionally, the hook body 132, as in the current embodiment, may include a top base portion 132c, which in the current embodiment is positioned at the bottom end 132b of the hook body 132 and meets the top surface 117. The top base portion 132c is not required, and other shapes such as a square, an oval, a triangle, or any other shape may be used for the top base portion 132c. The bottom end 132b of the hook body includes a bore 132ba (shown in FIG. 18) shaped substantially for receiving the post 131b. In the current embodiment, the post 131b is connected to the hook body 132 by the post 131b being press fit into bore 132ba. However, other configurations for securing the base portion 131 to the hook body 132 may be used, such as a crimp, a sonic weld, glue, a fastener, or any other type of configuration may be used. In the current embodiment, when the base portion 131 is secured to the hook body 132, the hook body 132 extends approximately 3.56 millimeters above the top surface 117. However, such a height is not required, and the hook body 132 may extend to different heights above the top surface 117. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the hook body 132 is integrally formed to the hook head 135. However, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting, as some embodiments include integral constructions for elements indicated as being secured to one another, while others include separate elements connected together.
In the current embodiment, the hook head 135 comes to a point 135a, and in the current embodiment, the point 135a of the hook head 135 faces the end 111. In the current embodiment, the angle between the point 135a and the hook body 132 is approximately 104.15°; however, such an angle is not required, and other angles and configurations may be used for the hook head 135. Also, in the current embodiment, the hook head 135 includes a rounded back portion 135b, a topside 135c, side 135d, and side 135e. The rounded back portion includes ends 135b1 and 135b2, and a middle point 135b3. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the sides 135d and 135e extend from the point 135a to the ends 135b1 and 135b2, respectively. The height of the hook head 135, the distance from the top end 132b of the hook body 132 to the topside 135c of the hook head is approximately 1.6 millimeters; however, such a height is not required and other heights may be used. The length of the hook head 135, extending from the point 135a to the middle point 135b3 of the rounded back portion 135b is approximately 6.1 millimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be used. The topside 135c of the hook head 135 is tear drop shaped; however, in various embodiments, other shapes such as a triangle, a square, or any other shape may be used. Each of the rounded back portion 135b, side 135d, and side 135e are rounded from the topside 135c to the top end 132a of the hook body 132. However, a rounded configuration for the rounded back portion 135b, side 135d, and 135e is not required, and other shapes such as square, flat, or any other type of shape may be used.
The components of hook 130, in the current embodiment, are not meant to be limiting.
Additional components may be added to the hook 130, and the components in the combinations described are not required. In the current embodiment, an additional hook 140 is provided, further shown in FIGS. 2-5, 8-10 and 18, although is not required. Hook 140 is configured the same way as hook 130, but hook 140 includes a base portion 141, which includes a head 141a (not shown) and a post 141b (not shown). In the current embodiment, the head 141a (not shown) is configured in the same way as head 131a, but such a configuration is not meant to be limiting and is not required, as any shape or configuration may be used. Also, in the current embodiment, the post 141b (not shown) is integrally formed to the head 141a (not shown), and the post 141b (not shown) extends through hole 116 from the bottom surface 118 to the top surface 117. In the current embodiment, the post 141b (not shown) is configured the same way as post 131b and includes a cylindrical portion 14ba (not shown), a shoulder portion 141bb (not shown), and a connecting point 141bc (not shown). Moreover, the hook 140 includes a hook body 142 (not shown), which includes a top end 142a (not shown) and a bottom end 142b (not shown). Additionally, the hook body 142, as in the current embodiment, may include a top base portion 142c (not shown), which in the current embodiment includes the same shape as the top base portion 132c, but such a configurations is not meant to be limiting and is not required, as any shape or configuration may be used. In the current embodiment, the top base portion 142c (not shown) is positioned at the bottom end 142b (not shown) of the hook body 142 and meets the top surface 117. The top base portion 142c (not shown) is not required, and other shapes such as a square, an oval, a triangle, or any other shape may be used for the top base portion 132c. The bottom end 142b (not shown) of the hook body 142 (not shown) includes a bore 142ba (not shown) shaped substantially for receiving the post 141b (not shown). In the current embodiment, the post 141b is connected to the hook body 142 (not shown) by the post 141b (not shown) being press fit into bore 142ba (not shown). However, other configurations for securing the base portion 141 to the hook body 142 (not shown) may be used, such as a crimp, a sonic weld, glue, a fastener, or any other type of configuration may be used. In the current embodiment, when the base portion 141 is secured to the hook body 142 (not shown), the hook body 142 (not shown) extends approximately 3.56 millimeters above the top surface 117. However, such a height is not required, and the hook body 142 (not shown) may extend to different heights above the top surface 117. Additionally, in the current embodiment, the hook body 132 is integrally formed to the hook head 145 (not shown). However, such a configuration is not meant to be limiting, as some embodiments include integral constructions for elements indicated as being secured to one another, while others include separate elements connected together.
In the current embodiment, the hook head 145 (not shown) comes to a point 145a (not shown), and in the current embodiment, the point 145a (not shown) of the hook head 145 (not shown) faces the end 112. In the current embodiment, the angle between the point 145a (not shown) and the hook body 142 (not shown) is approximately 104.15°; however, such an angle is not required, and other angles and configurations may be used for the hook head 145 (not shown). Also, in the current embodiment, the hook head 145 (not shown) includes a rounded back portion 145b (not shown), a topside 145c (not shown), side 145d (not shown), and side 145e (not shown). The rounded back portion includes ends 145b1 (not shown) and 145b2 (not shown), and a middle point 145b3 (not shown). Moreover, in the current embodiment, the sides 145d (not shown) and 145e (not shown) extend from the point 145a (not shown) to the ends 145b1 (not shown) and 145b2 (not shown), respectively. The height of the hook head 145 (not shown), i.e. the distance from the top end 142b (not shown) of the hook body 142 (not shown) to the topside 145c (not shown) of the hook head 145 (not shown), is approximately 1.6 millimeters; however, such a height is not required and other heights may be present in various embodiments. The length of the hook head 145 (not shown), extending from the point 145a (not shown) to the middle point 145b3 (not shown) of the rounded back portion 145b (not shown) is approximately 6.1 millimeters; however, such a length is not required and other lengths may be present in various embodiments. The topside 145c (not shown) of the hook head 145 (not shown) is tear drop shaped; however, other shapes such as a triangle, a square, or any other shapes may be used. Each of the rounded back portion 145b (not shown), side 145d (not shown), and side 145e (not shown) are rounded from the topside 145c (not shown) to the top end 142a (not shown) of the hook body 142 (not shown). However, a rounded configuration for the rounded back portion 145b (not shown), side 145d (not shown), and 145e (not shown) is not required, and other shapes such as square, flat, or any other type of shape may be used. In the current embodiment, the hooks 130, 140 are made of metal; however, other forms of metal or other types of material may be used.
Additionally, in the current embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 27-29, blocks 150 may be included.
Each block includes sides 151 and 152, a top end 153, a bottom end 154, a front section 155, and a back section 156. Blocks 150 may consist of different letters or shapes that can be secured to the band accessory 100 and, in the current embodiment, the accessory strap 120 extends through each block 150, as can be seen in FIG. 28. Each block 150 includes a slot 157, which extends from side 151 to side 152, and the height of the slot 157 extends from the bottom of the front section 155 to the top of the back section 156. In the current embodiment, the height of the slot 157 is approximately 2.03 millimeters; however, such a height is not required and other heights may be used. Depending on the type of block 150 and the letter or shape used for the block 150, in the current embodiment, the distance between side 151 and side 152 can vary. In the current embodiment, the width of the slot 157 is the distance between slot side 158 and slot side 159 (not shown). In the current embodiment, the distance between slot side 158 and slot side 159 is approximately 8.4 millimeters, which is greater than the width of the accessory strap 120. Such a width of the slot 157 is not required and other distances between slot side 158 and slot side 159 may be used.
As can be seen in FIGS. 27-29 different shapes for the blocks 150 may be used. As seen in FIGS. 27-29, in addition to many variations, square or solid blocks 150 may be used. In the current embodiment, blocks 150 are made of zinc alloy, but other materials may be used for the blocks 150. Additionally, blocks 150 may include additional materials such as chrome plating or rhinestones. The blocks 150 may be shapes, letters, symbols, or any other design. Moreover, charms 150a may be attached to the accessory strap 120 or the blocks 150, as seen in FIGS. 28 and 29. Further, blocks 150 or charms 150a are not required. The accessory strap 120 may have letters, shapes or symbols configured into the strap 120 in many different ways, such as sown, fastened, attached with adhesive material, or other ways.
In operation, when the band assembly 100 is in the open position, as shown in FIGS. 1-7, the hooks 130, 140 are first secured to the base strap 110 by the use of holes 115 and 116. Selected blocks 150 are secured to the accessory strap 120 by extending the accessory strap 120 through the slot 157 of each block 150. The accessory strap 120 is then secured to hooks 130, 140 by the use of holes 125 and 126. In the current embodiment, when the accessory strap 120 is secured to hooks 130, 140, the distance between holes 125 and 126 is less than the distance between hooks 130, 140 on the base strap 110 when the band assembly 100 is in the open position. Therefore, in the current embodiment, the accessory strap 120 is in an arc shape above the base strap 110, with each end 121 and 122 of the accessory strap 120 secured to hooks 130, 140, respectively, and ends 121 and 122 contacting the base strap 110. However, such a configuration is not required, and the accessory strap 120 may rest on the base strap 110 or reach a higher arc than the current embodiment discloses.
In the current embodiment, as mentioned earlier, the base strap 110 is configured as a slap bracelet; however, base strap 110 does not have to be configured as such. In a first equilibrium position, the base strap 110 will usually be flat, or in an open position; however, such a position is not required and the base strap 110 may initiate in the closed position. A second equilibrium position may be reached by slapping the flat embodiment across a wrist, causing the bracelet to curl around the wrist and remain relatively secure in a circular or oval position, a closed position, as shown in FIGS. 11-17. As can be seen in the current embodiment, when the base strap 110 is in the closed position, the accessory strap 120 sits close to or touches the base strap 110; however, such a configuration is not required and there may be a gap between the accessory strap 120 and the base strap 110.
Additionally, in another embodiment, band accessory 100a, the accessory strap 120, hooks 130, 140, and blocks 150 may be used with a headband 110a. As seen in FIG. 19, the headband 110a may include hooks 130, 140, and the blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120. The accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, may be secured to hooks 130, 140 in the headband 110a in a way similar to how the accessory strap 120 is secured to the hooks 130, 140 in the band accessory 100. Moreover, a generic headband may be used, as the base portions 131 (not shown) and 141(not shown) can penetrate the headband 110a and enable the hooks 130, 140 to be assembled through the headband 110a. As such, when the hooks 130, 140 are assembled, the accessory strap 120 may be placed on the hooks by extending hooks 130, 140 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown) of the accessory strap 120. However, other types and shapes of hooks may be used to attach the accessory band 120 to the headband 110a.
Moreover, in another embodiment, band accessory 100b, the accessory strap 120, and hook 230 may be used as a hair band 110b. As seen in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the hair band 110b may include hook 230, which is made of a rubber material and extends through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 230 includes ends 231 and 232, which are t-shaped in the current embodiment. Once ends 231 and 232 are secured by extending the t-shaped portion of ends 231 and 232 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), the hook 230 will hold the accessory strap 120 in position. However, such a configuration for hook 230 is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230 may also be an open oval, a square, or any other type of shape. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1. The ends 121 and 122 of the accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, will be held in a position from each other at approximately the distance between end 231 and end 232. As such, in the current embodiment, the accessory strap 120 may be in an arc shape, as shown in FIG. 20A.
In yet another embodiment, band accessory 100c, the accessory strap 120, and hooks 130 (not shown) and 140 (not shown) may be used in a hair bow 110c. As seen in FIG. 21, the hair bow 110c may include hooks 130, 140, and the blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120. The accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, may be secured to hooks 130, 140 in a way similar to how the accessory strap 120 is secured to hooks 130, 140 in the band accessory 100. Moreover, a generic hair bow may be used, as the base portions 131 (not shown) and 141 (not shown) can penetrate the hair bow 110c and enable the hooks 130, 140 to be assembled. As such, when the hooks 130, 140 are assembled, the accessory strap 120 may be placed on the hooks by extending hooks 130, 140 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown) of the accessory strap 120.
Further, in another embodiment, band accessory 100d, the accessory strap 120 and hook 230 may be used with a hair clip 110d. As seen in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the hair clip 110d may include hook 230, which may be made of a rubber material. The hook 230 is extended through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 230 includes ends 231 and 232, which are t-shaped in the current embodiment Once ends 231 and 232 are secured by extending the t-shaped portion of ends 231 and 232 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), the hook 230 will hold the accessory strap 120 in position around the hair clip 110d. However, such a configuration for hook 230 is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230 may include an open oval, a square, or any other type or shape.
In another embodiment, the band accessory 100e, the accessory strap 120, and hook 230′ may be used with an anklet 110e. As seen in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the anklet 110e may include hook 230′, which is made of a rubber material, and hook 230′ may include a first portion 230a′ and a second portion 230b′. However, other materials may be used in various embodiments. To secure the hook 230′ to the accessory strap 120, the hook 230′ is extended through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. The first portion 230a′ includes a hook end 231a′ and a fastener end 232a′. The second portion 230b′ also includes a hook end 231b′ and a fastener end 232b′. However, such a configuration for hook 230′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. In the current embodiment, to assemble the hook 230′ to the accessory strap 120, the hook ends 231a′ and 231b′ are secured to the accessory strap 120 by extending the hook ends 231a′ and 231b′ through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), respectively. Additionally, to secure the first portion 230a′ to the second portion 230b′, fastener ends 232a′ and 232b′ are hooked to one another, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B. However, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done.
Another embodiment, a band accessory 100f, includes the accessory strap 120 and hook 230, which may be used with a strap 110f. As seen in FIGS. 24A and 24B, the strap 110f may include hook 230, which is made of a rubber material and extends through holes 125 and 126 of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 230 includes ends 231 and 232, which are t-shaped in the current embodiment. Once the ends 231 and 232 are secured by extending the t-shaped portion of ends 231 and 232 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), the hook 230 will hold the accessory strap 120 in position. However, such a configuration for hook 230′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1. Moreover, in another embodiment of the 100f, the hook 230′ may be used. The first portion 230a′ includes a hook end 231a′ and a fastener end 232a′. The second portion 230b′ also includes a hook end 231b′ and a fastener end 232b′. However, such a configuration for hook 230′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 230′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. In the current embodiment, to assemble the hook 230′ to the accessory strap 120, the hook ends 231a′ and 231b′ are secured to the accessory strap 120 by extending the hook ends 231a′ and 231b′ through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown), respectively. Additionally, to secure the first portion 230a′ to the second portion 230b′, fastener ends 232a′ and 232b′ are hooked to one another, as shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B. However, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done.
Another embodiment, a band accessory 100g, includes the accessory strap 120 and hooks 280a and 280b, which may be used with a strap 110g. As seen in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the strap 110g may include hooks 280a and 280b, which are made of a rubber material and extend through holes 125 and 126, respectively, of the accessory strap 120. However, other materials may be used. Hook 280a includes ends 281a and 282a, which are both t-shaped in the current embodiment. To secure the hook 280a to the strap 110g, the hook 280a may first be extended around the strap 110g, and then the t-shaped portion of ends 281a and 282a may be extended through hole 125 (not shown). As such, the hook 280a will hold the accessory strap 120 in position, on at least the side that hole 125 is positioned. In various embodiments, hook 280a′ may also include a hook end 281a′ and a fastener end 282a′. Hook end 281a′ and fastener end 282a′ are secured to the strap 110g by extending the hook 280a′ around the strap 110g. The hook end 281a′ and the fastener end 282a′ may then be extended through hole 125 (not shown), in the current embodiment, and then additionally the hook end 281a′ may be extended through the fastener end 282a′. Moreover, other configurations of hook 280 may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1. However, such a configuration for hook 280a is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280a may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Additionally, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done. Hook 280b includes ends 281b and 282b, which are both t-shaped in the current embodiment. To secure the hook 280b to the strap 110g, the hook 280b may first be extended around the strap 110g, and then the t-shaped portion of ends 281a and 282a may be extended through hole 125 (not shown). As such, the hook 280a will hold the accessory strap 120 in position, on at least the side that hole 125 is positioned. However, such a configuration for hook 280b is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280b may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. However, such a configuration for hook 280a′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280a′ may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Additionally, such a method of fastening is not required, and any other way or configuration may be done. Moreover, in an alternative embodiment, hook 280b′ may also include a hook end 281b′ and a fastener end 282b′. Hook end 281b′ and fastener end 282b′ are secured to the strap 110g by extending the hook 280b′ around the strap 110g. The hook end 281b′ and the fastener end 282b′ may then be extended through hole 125 (not shown), in the current embodiment, and then additionally the hook end 281b′ may be extended through the fastener end 282b′. However, such a configuration for hook 280b′ is not meant to be limiting, as hook 280a may include t-shaped ends, a t-shaped end and an open oval end, or any other hook configuration. Moreover, other configurations of hook 280 may be used. Additionally, in the current embodiment, blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120 in the way disclosed in FIG. 1.
Moreover, in another embodiment, hooks 330a and 330b may be used, as shown in FIG. 25B. Hook 330a includes hook end 331a and a clasp end 332a (not shown). Additionally, the clasp end 332a includes two sides 335a and 336a (not shown). In the current embodiment, the clasp end 332a includes one or more legs 333a on each side 335a and 336a of the hook 330a. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the clasp end 332a includes two surfaces 337a and 338a (not shown), as well as a biasing element 339a (not shown). The biasing element 339a, in the current embodiment, may be a spring or any other such biasing member, and additionally, in the current embodiment, the biasing element 339a biases the clasp end 332a in a closed position, where the legs 333a meet and secure the hook 330a to the strap 110g. The surfaces 337a and 338a, in the current embodiment, may be squeezed toward one another in order to force the clasp end 332a to an open position, where the legs 333a no longer meet and the hook 330a is enabled to be removed from the strap 110g. The hook end 331a of hook 330a secures the accessory strap 120 to the hook 330a by extending the hook portion through hole 125 (not shown), in the current embodiment. Moreover, other configurations of hook 330a may be used.
Also, hook 330b, in the current embodiment, is configured the same way as hook 330a. Hook 330b includes a hook end 33 lb and a clasp end 332b (not shown). Additionally, the clasp end includes two sides 335b and 336b (not shown). In the current embodiment, the clasp end 332b includes one or more legs 333b on each side 335b and 336b of the hook 330b. Moreover, in the current embodiment, the clasp end 332b includes two surfaces 337b and 338b (not shown), as well as a biasing element 339b (not shown). The biasing element 339b, in the current embodiment, may be a spring or any other such biasing member, and additionally, in the current embodiment, the biasing element 339b biases the clasp end 332b in a closed position, where the legs 333b meet and secure the hook 330a to the strap 110g. The surfaces 337b and 338b, in the current embodiment, may be squeezed toward one another in order to force the clasp end 332b to an open position, where the legs 333b no longer meet and the hook 330a is enabled to be removed from the strap 110g. The hook end 331b of hook 330b secures the accessory strap 120 to the hook 330b by extending the t-shaped portion through hole 126 (not shown), in the current embodiment. Moreover, other configurations of hook 330b may be used.
Additionally, in another embodiment, band accessory 100h, the accessory strap 120, hooks 130, 140, and blocks 150 may be used with a case 110h. As seen in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the case 110h may include hooks 130, 140, and the blocks 150 may be secured to the accessory strap 120. The accessory strap 120, in the current embodiment, may be secured to hooks 130, 140 in a way similar to how the accessory strap 120 is secured hooks 130, 140 of the band accessory 100. Moreover, a generic case may be used, as the base portions 131 and 141 can penetrate the case 110h and enable the hooks 130, 140 to be assembled through the case 110h. As such, when the hooks 130, 140 are assembled, the accessory strap 120 may be placed on the hooks by extending hooks 130, 140 through holes 125 (not shown) and 126 (not shown) of the accessory strap 120.
One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. Moreover, unless specifically stated any use of the terms first, second, top, bottom, upper, lower, etc. do not denote any order or importance or absolute positioning, but rather the terms first, second, top, bottom etc. are used to distinguish one element from another.
It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.
