Watch module

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a watch module of the present design, showing the upper surface of the watch module, including the display panel and user input device.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the lower surface of the watch module.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the watch module; left and right views being the same.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the watch module.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the watch module.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the watch module; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the watch module when inserted into an exemplary strap to form a fitness watch.

Portions of FIGS. 1 to 7 are shown in dashed lines for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

The design comprises a watch module, and which comprises a display panel for providing information to a user while performing activities such as running, swimming, cycling or the like, and a 4-way button or other user input device for receiving commands from the user. The module is insertable into a strap to form a fitness watch, but can also, for example, be inserted into a suitable mount on a bicycle. The module may comprise location determining means, e.g. a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver.

Claims

The ornamental design for a watch module, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D703204
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 2, 2013
Date of Patent: Apr 22, 2014
Assignee: TomTom International B.V. (Amsterdam)
Inventors: Martin Riddiford (London), Anthony Nicholas Pond (London), Liam James O'Brien (London)
Primary Examiner: Barbara Fox
Application Number: 29/459,613