Attaching Means Extending Circumferentially Of Wrist Patents (Class 224/219)
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Patent number: 11497297Abstract: A connector assembly for a mobile device includes a bottom plate adapted to be operably coupled with a mobile device and a towel bar being operably coupled with the bottom plate. The towel bar has a quadrilateral cross section that defines at least a first engaging surface and a second engaging surface. The towel bar is adapted to engage an accessory device at at least one of the first engaging surface or the second engaging surface to couple the accessory device with the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Zebra Technologies CorporationInventors: Sunghun Lim, Sven Zaech, Michele B. Feinstein, Dae Suk Noh
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Patent number: 11399621Abstract: An adjustable securement device which retains and secures items of personal property without slippage. The device includes an elastic band, an at least one sliding cinch, and a lanyard attachment mechanism. The elastic band is used to firmly secure and hold the item. The sliding cinch includes a constricting body and a strap-receiving hole. The strap-receiving hole traverses through the constricting body. The elastic band is slidably positioned within the strap-receiving hole to position the body of the elastic band adjacent to itself in order to create two separate loops. The first loop is positioned around the item and constricted tightly by sliding the sliding cinch adjacent to the item, thus securing and holding the item. The second loop is used to attach the lanyard attachment mechanism to the elastic band. The lanyard attachment mechanism is coupled to the elastic band and allows the device to attach to external structures.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.Inventor: Dedric Michal Derr
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Patent number: 11202495Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
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Patent number: 11129466Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: BLUE FORCE GEAR, INC.Inventors: Stephen G. Hilliard, Ashley A. Burnsed, Jr.
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Patent number: 11103052Abstract: Holstering retractor devices or systems for securing a device or instrument when not in use, such that the instrument does not have to be held or slid into a pocket. The systems are coupled with a retracting device, integrated into the holster, such that if said instrument or device pops out of holster, or is dropped while in use, it is not lost or damaged. The present invention is also directed to systems utilizing the holster retractors, such as vest system having the holster retractor mounted to the vests.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Hammerhead Industries, Inc.Inventors: John A. Salentine, Kenneth S. Collin, Jr.
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Patent number: 10984673Abstract: A training device for acquiring or maintaining muscle memory and fingertip callouses of a stringed instrument player. The device includes an elongated base plate structure having a width dimension like that of a neck of a stringed instrument and a length dimension configured to accommodate a plurality of fret-like lateral spaced protrusions extending above a top surface of the base plate. First and second sets of string supports are arranged respectively at the longitudinal ends of the base plate and arranged to hold device strings in tension above the top surface. An attachment structure may be provided for attaching the device to the person of the player in a ready-to-use position. The device is configured so that the player can strum the device strings to develop or maintain muscle memory and/or fingertip callouses.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Weinraub Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Kara Weinraub
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Patent number: 10904372Abstract: There is disclosed a body worn mounting system (10) for a smart phone (30). The system (10) comprises a band member (12) attachable about an arm of a user. A track member (14) is mounted to the band member (12) and configured to extend at least partially along the forearm of the user. The track member (14) is configured to engage with the smart phone (30) such that the smart phone (30) is free to travel along the track member (14) between predetermined positions on the track member (14). Motion is applied to the smart phone (30) through the application of a hand motion which applies a force to the smart phone (30) causing the smart phone (30) to travel about the track member (14).Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Inventor: Rohan Liyanaratchi
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Patent number: 10824295Abstract: The present invention discloses a wearable terminal worn by athletes. The wearable terminal comprises a display portion, body portion, wrist sleeve, docking platform, smartphone components and many other micro-components.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Inventor: Clarence Wheeler
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Patent number: 10782595Abstract: A handle with arm support used for a photography equipment, comprises a handle grip and a connecting portion for connecting with the photography equipment, wherein the handle further comprises an arm support connected with the handle grip adapted for supporting a user's arm whilst in use, and the arm support is a structural component which maintains a definite shape under compression and is capable of withstanding a load. The arm support supporting the lower portion of a user's arm, as such, the force needed from a wrist is reduced significantly, especially on the wrist so that the user will not feel tired or encounter wrist fatigue, and a handle operation is more flexible.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: ZHONGSHAN DASHAN PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Xihua Zhu
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Patent number: 10716346Abstract: An adjusting strap adjusts the tube orifice diameter of a flexible tube-shaped object and has an inner annular wall, an outer annular wall, and an interlayer between the inner annular wall and the outer annular wall. The adjusting strap has a head portion, a tail portion, and a flexible rope strap portion between the head portion and the tail portion. The tail portion comprises a tail housing, and an avoidance hole passing through the tail housing and available for the head portion and the rope strap portion to pass through. When the adjusting strap is mounted in the flexible tube-shaped object, the head portion passes through the avoidance hole and penetrates the outer annular wall of the flexible tube-shaped object, the rope strap portion is partially received in the interlayer, and the tail portion is completely received in the interlayer and is connected to the flexible tube-shaped object.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong LimitedInventor: Man Chak Chan
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Patent number: 10709229Abstract: An accessory configured to carry a bag including a first layer of material and a second layer of material. The first layer of material and the second layer of material are configured to form a space therebetween. Additionally, the accessory includes a first opening configured to introduce an object into the space and a second opening in communication with a pulling system, wherein the pulling system is removably connected to an end of the object.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Inventor: Brian Edward McGuinness
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Patent number: 10624439Abstract: Disclosed is a device that holds writing utensils, particularly crayons, which can be worn on the wrist by the user. The device has a rigid housing with a plurality of slots where crayons can be stored, two adjustable wings that wrap around the user's wrist, and a connector structure which joins the housing structure and the wings together.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Jacob Edwards
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Patent number: 10561936Abstract: Disclosed herein is a controller lanyard assembly that minimizes accidental damage to a controller. The controller includes a removable front cover that, when removed, exposes a receptacle that includes a cavity that receives a portion of the lanyard. The cavity of the receptacle is further connected through a channel located on an external surface of the controller. A first portion of the lanyard can reside within the cavity and a second portion of the lanyard can exit through the channel of the controller. The receptacle can further include detents that protrude into the channel, thereby preventing the first portion of the lanyard from exiting the cavity of the receptacle. Altogether, the first portion of the lanyard is coupled to the controller while the second portion of the lanyard is worn by the individual.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Facebook Technologies, LLCInventors: Yi-Yaun Chen, Shane Michael Ellis
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Patent number: 10542791Abstract: The invention relates to a weighting device for footwear, applicable in footwear suitable for practicing sports and/or for rehabilitation therapy, said device comprising a plate (1) of weighted material, preferably quadrangular and with a curved or angular configuration suitable for applying to the area of the instep of the footwear, a receptacle suitable for containing said plate (1), and means for attaching the device to the footwear to be weighted.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: CIFOSPORT LICENSING, S.L.Inventor: Domingo Cifo Garcia
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Patent number: 10542628Abstract: A housing or enclosure for an electronic device is formed from a shell and chassis may positioned along an interior of the shell. The shell may be formed from a hard or cosmetic material and the chassis may be formed from a machinable material. The chassis may define one or more machined surfaces that are configured to receive or mount a component of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Christopher D. Prest, Colin M. Ely, Naoto Matsuyuki, Joseph C. Poole
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Patent number: 10517360Abstract: A keepsake article of jewelry with a cavity finable with cremated remains, hair and/or personal effects of a deceased or living person or animal that is sealed with an adhesive or cement. Optionally, the keepsake article of jewelry comprises a teardrop shape and a jewelry finding.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Life Tribute Tears, LLCInventor: Jerel Bethany
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Patent number: 10441065Abstract: A personal safety device for use with a wrist band for releasable attachment to a user's wrist, the safety device comprising: an upper convex mirrored surface; an identification (ID) holder slot, the ID holder slot extending from the front towards the back; an ID holder, the ID holder slidably, removably retained in the ID holder slot; and a medication holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: DMYK INVENTIONS INC.Inventor: Damien Maharaj
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Patent number: 10439322Abstract: A connector system for a wearable article including receptacle and plug connector assemblies is provided. The receptacle connector assembly includes a housing having a cavity receiving an electronic device and having a receptacle connector. The plug connector assembly includes a holder including an article mount securable to the wearable article and a support arm hingedly coupled to the article mount at a hinge. The plug connector assembly has a plug connector on the support arm including plug contacts and a cable electrically connected to the plug contacts. A seal is coupled between the receptacle connector and the plug connector. The plug connector is loaded into a receptacle of the receptacle connector to mate the plug contacts with the receptacle contacts to electrically connect the cable to the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Keith Edwin Miller, Kyle Gary Annis, Kevin Michael Thackston, Robert Neil Mulfinger
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Patent number: 10383379Abstract: An electronic device holding system for inhibiting an electronic device from being dropped includes an electronic device and a glove that is selectively worn. A receiver is coupled to the glove and a mounting unit is removably coupled to the electronic device. The mounting unit releasably engages the receiver to retain the electronic device on the glove. In this way the electronic device is inhibited from being dropped when the glove is worn.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Inventor: Suzanne Hollo
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Patent number: 10334918Abstract: A customizable item of jewellery comprises a grid (18) with a plurality of openings (20) defining a plurality of distinct closely contiguous adornment locations, and attachment means (30) suitable for releasably retaining a pin of an adornment in each selected one of said plurality of openings; whereby once a plurality of adornments are attached to said attachment means, a cluster of releasable adornments is formed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: Nicholas Lieth Ambrose
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Patent number: 10264873Abstract: An arm band case for portable electronic device is disclosed. The arm band case may be secured to the user with straps and includes a pocket having a transparent window that provides visibility to the touchscreen of the electronic device and a plurality of powered light sources that are configured to illuminate the arm band and thereby provide added visibility to the user when in use. The arm band case is formed of multiple layers that encapsulate the light sources while allowing access to the battery housed therein and while facilitating the transmission and dispersion of light to illuminate the arm band.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Patent number: 10183619Abstract: A noncomplex, extremely inexpensive childcare alert device to prevent a vehicle operator from leaving a child in a vehicle unattended. The system includes an elongated visual display tag that includes a slot for suspending the tag from the shaft of a rearview mirror located in the front seat of the vehicle. The tag body includes indicia that can be bold black letters on a highly bright colorful tag surface that reminds the vehicle operator that the operator should remove an infant in a car seat when exiting the vehicle. The device also includes a vehicle operator wristband that also has printed text reminding the wearer of the infant, to remove a child from the vehicle. The tag can easily be stored in a glove compartment or on a sun visor when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventor: Avalon Biederman
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Patent number: 10133271Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a controller for controlling various aspects of a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), the controller including, but not limited to, a controller body having a first portion configured to secure to a user of the controller and a first controller configured for controlling at least flight of the UAV. The controller is portable via the first portion. The first controller is operable with a single hand of the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: QUALCOMM IncorporatedInventor: Donald Bolden Hutson
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Patent number: 10076468Abstract: The present invention is a bracelet that contains a cartridge holding a plurality of interior storage compartments that are each designed to hold one or more pills. A sliding door is used to withdraw the pills from any one compartment at a time. The bracelet comprises electronic components that enable it to activate a vibrating alarm at a prearranged time to remind the user to take her pills, and to track when the door has been opened to withdraw the pills, and to communicate the alarm and tracking information to an external electronic device, such as a mobile phone, via Bluetooth wireless communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Inventors: Malena Danielle Ohl, Wesley Victor Wilson, Margaret Davis Schoening, Andreas Loeve Selvik, Seunghyuk Noh
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Patent number: 9955775Abstract: An arm band case for portable electronic device is disclosed. The arm band case may be secured to the user with straps and includes a pocket having a transparent window that provides visibility to the touchscreen of the electronic device and a plurality of powered light sources that are configured to illuminate the arm band and thereby provide added visibility to the user when in use. The arm band case is formed of multiple layers that encapsulate the light sources while allowing access to the battery housed therein and while facilitating the transmission and dispersion of light to illuminate the arm band.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Patent number: 9926953Abstract: A system for carrying or using a device includes the device and at least one attachment apparatus. The device may include at least one attachment element. The attachment apparatus may include a length of material and at least one attachment point arranged on an end of the length of material. The at least one attachment point may include at least one magnetic feature configured to attach and detach the device and the length of material. The material can include but is not limited to cloth, metallic (magnetic and non-magnetic), fibrous material, and so forth.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Peter N. Russell-Clarke, M. Evans Hankey, Julian Hoenig, Matthew D. Rohrbach
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Patent number: 9743743Abstract: An arm band case for portable electronic device is disclosed. The arm band case may be secured to the user with straps and includes a pocket having a transparent window that provides visibility to the touchscreen of the electronic device and a plurality of powered light sources that are configured to illuminate the arm band and thereby provide added visibility to the user when in use. The arm band case is formed of multiple layers that encapsulate the light sources while allowing access to the battery housed therein and while facilitating the transmission and dispersion of light to illuminate the arm band.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Patent number: 9690258Abstract: A wearable electronic device holder having a retention member for retaining an electronic device, such as a smartwatch or an MP3 player, and a wrist strap attached to the retention member is disclosed. The retention member includes a protective frame comprising one or more covers or openings for receiving and allowing interaction with one or more buttons, knobs, and/or ports of the electronic device. At least one of the covers is configured to enable the dual-action functionality of a knob of the electronic device. The protective frame may also include an opening adapted to receive sound-permeable, waterproof inserts for an audio port of the electronic device. The protective frame further includes fastening holes for attachment to the wrist strap. The protective frame may be a two-piece frame that partially encloses the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Wimo Labs LLCInventor: Scott H. Wilson
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Patent number: 9661912Abstract: A carrying device for belongings contains: a body and at least one clamper. The body includes a connection portion, the connection portion has at least one curved arm arranged on at least one side thereof respectively, each curved arm has a first rotatable coupling part, and the first rotatable coupling part has at least one first ratchet tooth. Each clamper includes a second rotatable coupling part arranged on one end thereof and rotatably coupled with the first rotatable coupling part, wherein among the at least one clamper and the body forms an adjustable clamping space, the second rotatable coupling part has a flexible column, and the flexible column has a plurality of second ratchet teeth which engage with the at least one first ratchet tooth of the first rotatable coupling part of said each curved arm.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignees: Hsing Li Lung Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wen-Liang Chung
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Patent number: 9639124Abstract: A carrier includes a frame defining a first space configured to accommodate a first type of hard disk drive, and an adjusting mechanism slidably coupled to the frame. The adjusting mechanism is transitionable between: (i) a first configuration in which the adjusting mechanism is located outside the first space defined by the frame, and (ii) a second configuration in which the adjusting mechanism is located inside the first space, the adjusting mechanism and the frame cooperatively define a second space configured to accommodate a second type of hard disk drive different from the first type of hard disk drive.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hung-Yuan Wang, Cheng-Wei Lin, Kuo-Feng Chen
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Patent number: 9526321Abstract: A forearm mounted holster for stowing and quick release of a handheld device is disclosed. The holster includes a retractable cord attached to the handheld device. The handheld device may be released from its stowed position by performing a chopping motion of the forearm. The retractable cord may stop the handheld device at the user's hand for quick access to the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Inventor: Corey Nyako
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Patent number: 9515692Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device on the body of a user. The apparatus includes a cradle with at least two securing regions that stretch to retain portions of front, back, and side portions of an electronic device. The cradle also includes apertures in portions on and/or near the securing regions that allow portable electronic devices of different sizes to be secured. The cradle also includes at least one protrusion that interfaces with at least one corresponding securing aperture in a band of flexible material. Cradles of different sizes may be attached to the band of flexible material using the one or more securing apertures.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: W. Travis Smith, Peter J. Gronewoller, Carlton R. Lay, Lucas B. Weller
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Patent number: 9411151Abstract: A bangle is provided having a toroidal, tubular or cylindrical main body with at least inner and outer surfaces. A cut-out portion is provided in the main body extending from the outer surface towards the inner surface. A cavity extends at least partially through the main body and communicates with an opening formed in a wall of the cut-out portion. A magnifying lens is removably disposed in the cavity. An end of the magnifying lens is coupled to an illumination housing having an illumination device disposed therein. The illumination housing is configured to be placed in the cut-out section of the main body and substantially complete the shape of the main body. A protrusion is formed on an outer surface of the illumination housing for retracting the magnifying lens and the illumination housing from the cavity and cut-out portion, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Inventors: Eva Marie Casoria, Peter Banyasz, Marie Geha
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Patent number: 9320344Abstract: A holder for a feminine hygiene article is secured on the user's body and retains an unused personal item in an inconspicuous position under the user's outer clothing. The holder is formed as a pouch, or pocket having a front panel and a back panel attached to the front panel. A belt formed from two accordion-style folded non-resilient portions is detachably secured to the holder body and to the user's waist, hips or thigh. One of the belt portions has an adhesive tab that is securable to a free end of the second portion, while an unwanted length of the first portion is detached along tear-off perforation lines. An adhesive strip near the open upper end secures the holder body to the user's body or undergarments.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventor: Judith Barbier
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Patent number: 9314092Abstract: A wrist strap includes a receiving member for receiving an electronic device and a surrounding strap. The receiving member includes a base board and a side plate extending from an edge of the base board. The base board defines a slot. The slot defines a receiving hole and two positioning holes. The surrounding strap includes a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a protruding portion located between the first end and the second end. The free end of the protruding portion includes two fixing pieces. Each fixing piece protrudes a fixing portion toward the surrounding strap. The protruding portion and the two fixing pieces extend through the receiving hole of the receiving member, the receiving member and the surrounding strap rotate relative to each other to make the two fixing portion be locked in the two positioning holes.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hong-Zhneg Wang, Fu Liao, Ming-Chang Lee
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Patent number: 9265309Abstract: A bracelet having a channel groove. The bracelet has an outer side and an inner side. A channel groove is at least partially surrounding a circumference of the outer side. A hair band may fit within the channel groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Inventor: Karin Zannella
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Patent number: 9149073Abstract: A mechanism within the garment for retaining an electronic device such as a smartphone or portable media player so that it can be in an in-use operational condition while an individual is wearing the garment and engaged in physical activity such as walking, running or other exercise. The mechanism is a compression sleeve which contains within it a pocket that extends through the body of the sleeve having a transparent window so that the electronic device can be inserted into the pocket and the screen of the electronic device can be viewed through the transparent window.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: JR286 Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan Hirshberg
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Publication number: 20150137731Abstract: A protection case for protecting a wearable electronic device includes: a protection case body that comprises first and second cases; and one or more coupling parts that are provided in the protection case body. The coupling parts couple the first and second cases to each other and couple the wearable electronic device while enclosing the wearable electronic device when the coupling parts are coupled to each other, and separate the first and second cases from each other and separate the wearable electronic device when the coupling parts are separated from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Justin Chiwon Kim
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Publication number: 20150115004Abstract: A bracelet may be configured with a main body and sized to fit around the wrist of a person with the outer surface area configured and/or prepped as a writeable surface to allow and encourage doodles, notes, artwork, etc. These notes and doodles may be erasable via e.g., a special “eraser” marker. The outer surface and inner surface of the bracelet may be curved to match a general shape, and sized to fit, a human wrist, ankle, leg or arm. The markers held in holsters formed at the proximal and distal ends of the bracelet which may be curled inwardly to hold markers by way of friction fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Colleen FINNEGAN, Katelyn RILEY
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Patent number: 9016532Abstract: The invention attaches a hand strap to a tablet to secure the tablet to the user's hand and act as an aide to prevent a tablet from being dropped. The invention allows the user to rotate the tablet to various viewing angles while still maintaining the secure connection to the tablet. The connection point provides a single yet strong connection between the hand strap and device grip for the two to rotate around each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Helo LLCInventor: Paul W. Wizikowski
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Patent number: 9010592Abstract: A decorative handkerchief deploying device comprises a wrist strap, a handkerchief assembly, and a spring retraction mechanism. The wrist strap is designed to be worn around a user's wrist. The handkerchief assembly is made of an absorbent material and is intended to be used primarily to control sneezes or coughs. In use, the user grasps a knob portion of the handkerchief and extends the handkerchief outwardly. The spring retraction mechanism allows the handkerchief assembly to be retracted back into a “ready” position on the bracelet.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: James W. Toon, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150076201Abstract: A wristband container for an earpiece is worn on a user's wrist. It is used for containing an earpiece. The wristband container for an earpiece includes a container main body, a first band, and a second band. The first band and the second band are connected to the container main body to form a circular space for the user's wrist. The first band and the second band are used to fix the wristband container for an earpiece on the user's wrist. The container main body has a containing space to contain an earpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Kuo-Ping Yang
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Patent number: 8978944Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus to carry a portable device comprises a brace body, an adjustment mechanism coupled to the brace body, and a locking mechanism coupled to the brace body. The adjustment mechanism is configured to adjust the apparatus for an adjusted fit and to retain the adjusted fit for the apparatus when not in use. The locking mechanism is configured to conform to a locked state to configure the apparatus for a bracing fit and to conform to an unlocked state to configure the apparatus for a relaxed fit. The bracing fit is configured to brace the apparatus at a usage position, and the relaxed fit permits positioning of the apparatus relative to the usage position.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Mori, Sarahut Sirichai
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Patent number: 8967437Abstract: An electronic device holder having a retention member for retaining an electronic device, such as an MP3 player, preferably an Apple® IPod nano having a multi-touch color screen, and a strap or shank attached to the retention member to allow fastening to an object, such as a user's wrist or a chain, is disclosed. The device may be secured by friction fitting into a recessed area having two ridges to engage the device along two edges. The device may be inserted by sliding or snap fitting into the recessed area. An opening along the back of the recessed area allows the device to be pushed laterally or vertically from the retention member. Alternatively, the retention member may be a two-piece frame which partially encloses the device. The frame pieces affix to either a wristband strap or a carabiner clip shank as they are secured to one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Wimo Labs LLCInventor: Scott H. Wilson
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Patent number: 8950632Abstract: A wearable dispenser is provided having an elongate body having a first end and a second end and extending from the first end to the second end in an arc forming at least a portion of an ellipse, oval or circle and extending through greater than 180 degrees so as to fit over a wrist. A product is retained interiorly of the body, and a pump assembly fluidly communicates with the product in the body. The pump assembly includes a movable dispensing tip that, upon reciprocal movement, dispenses a dose of product from the pump assembly and draws another dose of product into the pump assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Gojo Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nick E. Ciavarella, Matthew I. Archer
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Patent number: 8939333Abstract: It comprises a hollow box with openings for permitting operate most of its functions while the device is inside, open by one of its sides for introducing the device, an oscillating piece for closing the case, a pair of belts, a quick coupling system to connect the case and its base by way of a circular coupling that is part of the base, which will be attached to the wrist of the user, having in between an anti-radiation protection. Furthermore is suitable for devices with or without cover, in this latter case the openings are designed to be watertight by assembling some elements on them.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Inventor: Óscar Sevilla Álvarez
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Publication number: 20150001290Abstract: A wristband for supporting mobile devices is disclosed. The wristband can include an elastic body having an opening sized such that the elastic body securely conforms to an adult human wrist when the wrist is positioned in the opening. The elastic body can have a distal end, a proximal end, an inner side adapted to be disposed on an anterior portion of the wrist, and an outer side adapted to be disposed on a posterior portion of the wrist. A transparent screen can be coupled to the inner side of the elastic body. A pocket can be provided between the screen and the inner side of the elastic body. The pocket can be sized and shaped to receive a mobile device. A port hole can be formed through the wristband. The port hole can be sized and shaped to permit access from the pocket to an interface portion of a card reader.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Maria Tovar
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Publication number: 20140374451Abstract: Hand/wrist mounted products suited to releasably mount a variety of articles to a person. In one approach, the device can have a flexible, adjustable and fastenable strap having an article attachment bracket; an article attachment mount that is slidably and releasably mountable to the strap article attachment bracket; and at least one article attached to the article attachment mount. The article attachment bracket can be a tab hingedly attached to an exterior surface of the strap/glove on a first end and having a releasable attachment to the strap at a second opposite end; and the article attachment mount having a passageway to receive a portion of the tab at a first opening and, wherein the tab releasable attachment extends through the passageway beyond a second passageway opening. The tab releasable attachment can be a hook and loop fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Patrice Coleman
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Publication number: 20140361056Abstract: A bandage strip includes a plurality of flat adhesive bandage packages of conventional configuration, having sealed therein an adhesive bandage with a pad and an adhesive substrate for adhering to as patient and holding the pad in place on the patient's skin. The packages are adhered to an elongated substrate in end-to-end, spaced relation to form a flat, elongated bandage strip, with perforations in the substrate between the packages. A user can dispense a length of substrate, sever it at the perforations, and remove the bandage from the substrate for use in the conventional manner. A bandage dispensing device is attachable to the wrist of a user for convenient dispensing of bandages from a strip of individually packaged bandages.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: Rana J. Arefieg
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Patent number: 8783533Abstract: A hand covering with hook and loop attachment member for a portable electronic device including a swivel ball mount, the swivel ball mount configured to engage a swivel ball of a base, a sheath configured to partially encompass and conform to a user's hand, the sheath in operational communication with the swivel ball mount, an elastomeric drawstring and elastomeric bands continuously disposed around various passageways of the sheath, a stopper frictionally and slidingly engaged with the drawstring, and a hook and loop attachment means disposed on each of the base and a portable electronic device, wherein the portable electronic device is attachable to and alternately detachable from the base of the hand covering. The present hand covering with hook and loop attachment member aids in holding portable electronic devices and prevents the dropping and breaking of said devices from tired fingers and sweaty hands.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Inventor: Ricardo Marseille