Attaching Means Extending Circumferentially Of Wrist Or Limb Patents (Class 224/267)
  • Patent number: 11915076
    Abstract: A wristband configuration for receiving an accessory is described herein. In some implementations, a wristband includes a first side that includes a printable section of the wristband that includes a print coating. The wristband may include a second side, opposite the first side, that includes. The wristband may include may include a comfort coating, and an adhesive material on an adhesive section of the wristband. The wristband may include a receiving hole pattern that is configured to receive an accessory associated with the wristband and secure the accessory to the wristband when worn by a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Allison Hopkins, Jessica Bicek
  • Patent number: 11877635
    Abstract: A carry strap for use on electronic display devices, such as laptop computers or tablets is disclosed herein. The carry strap includes an elongate portion configured to be worn by a user that can be attached to either a second elongate portion that supports the electronic display device or to a mantle that is adhered to the electronic display device through a mantle having an attachment vehicle. The attachment vehicle can include a structural or pressure-sensitive adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventors: Todd Boss, Logan Dante Ernster, Davis J Flanagan
  • Patent number: 11654696
    Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a battery housing section that houses a battery, a head placement section where a printing head that performs printing on the medium is placed, and a movement measurement section that measures the movement of the printing apparatus relative to the medium, and the battery housing section, the head placement section, and the movement measurement section are arranged in the order of the battery housing section, the head placement section, and the movement measurement section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Toshifumi Sakai
  • Patent number: 11628040
    Abstract: An identification bracelet includes a wristband securable to a wearer. The wristband includes a plurality of openings for receiving a locking rivet and one or more openings for receiving one or more color-coded pins, a housing attached to the wristband, the housing having a pair of lugs with a slit, each lug extending from each side of the housing and adapted to receive the corresponding ends of the wristband inserted into the corresponding slits. The housing comprises a snap-on cover with at least a portion of the cover being transparent, a base, and a waterproof gasket insertable into the base. The snap-on cover is configured to be snapped on the base thereby creating a hermetically sealed waterproof structure. The housing also includes an information tag insertable into the housing and visible through the transparent portion of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventor: David Pollack
  • Patent number: 11553766
    Abstract: A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Zaki Moustafa, Qigen Ji, Caitlin M. McLain, Clayton J. McCoy, Hao Zhu, Hsiang Hung Chen, Stephen E. Dey, Fernando F. Cunha
  • Patent number: 11510482
    Abstract: A lanyard device includes a first attachment loop, a central portion, and a second attachment loop. Each of the first attachment loop and the second attachment loop is coupled to the central portion. The first attachment loop has a fixed diameter. The second attachment loop has an adjustable diameter. In an embodiment, the second attachment loop terminates at an adjustment feature, which is coupled to the central portion. For example, the adjustment feature may be a Prusik knot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: KRYPTEK OUTDOOR GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Holland, Joshua Cleghorn
  • Patent number: 11461564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a technical field of the code scanning device, and in particular, to a handback-type code scanning terminal. The present invention discloses a handback-type code scanning terminal including a terminal body and a fixing member, the fixing member is used to fix the terminal body on a handback, a code scanning device and a gesture sensing device for triggering an on/off code scanning function of the code scanning device are disposed on the terminal body, the gesture sensing device is used to sense a lifting action of a thumb, and the thumb is a thumb of a hand for fixing the terminal body. The present invention does not have to use hands of an operator, and can release both hands of the operator to perform normal manual tasks, a code scanning operation is convenient, a working efficiency is improved, and a user experience is greatly improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: XIAMEN PINNACLE ELECTRICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Leeming Niu
  • Patent number: 11280581
    Abstract: A rifle sling has first and second adjustable sling members attached to each other by a side release buckle. The second sling member has two arm sections which extend upward from the first sling member. The lower end of the first sling member is attached to the shooter while the upper ends of the arm sections of the second sling member are attached one on each opposite side of the rifle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Inventor: David T. Ollivier
  • Patent number: 11002503
    Abstract: A firearm rear stabilizing crutch is disclosed having a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end, and an underarm firearm support on the proximal end of the shaft. The underarm firearm support has a support base with front and rear ends and a top element extending therebetween, with the top element defining a generally curved profile extending from proximate the front end to proximate the rear end. A support nose extends from the front end of the support base, with the support nose defining a recess therein for accommodating a firearm buttstock. The distal end of the shaft is configured to be engaged with the ground when the crutch is being used to support a firearm in a shooting position. Some embodiments of the crutch include integrated storage for the shaft and spikes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: FLOYD PRODUCTS LLC
    Inventor: John Franklin Floyd
  • Patent number: 10744393
    Abstract: A goaltender device features a cord; a wrist strap attached or attachable to a first end of the cord; and a clip attached or attachable to a second end of the cord for selective attachment of a goalie glove thereto. During use, the goaltender temporarily removes their goalie glove to expose the glove hand for use in a two-handed grip on a goal stick, during which the goalie glove hangs on the cord from said glove arm of the goaltender. The goaltender then uses a thrusting movement of the glove hand arm to pulling the glove back up to the glove hand via the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: David Duch
  • Patent number: 10342887
    Abstract: A washable theft resistant air scenting device is made of a hydrophobic impermeable flexible material which can absorb and desorb reversibly oil-base and/or solvent-base air scenting liquids. The device comprises an elongated member and a one way self-locking head having a through-opening adapted to receive the distal end of the elongated member and permit movement of the elongated member through the through-opening, only in one direction. Thus upon wrapping the elongated member around a stationary member and forming a closed loop around the stationary member, removal of the air scenting device would be difficult without destroying it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: AirScent International
    Inventor: Raymond Czapko
  • Patent number: 10245343
    Abstract: A scented wafer having a body formed of a heat resistant fibrous material having a predetermined porosity resulting from a selected denier and length of fibers. A scented material is impregnated into the body material and is constructed to melt and release a scent when exposed to heat at a predetermined temperature for aromatherapy, insect repellant, wild life attractant, medicinal use, deodorant and odor control, perfume release, or any other desired or suitable purpose. The body material does not melt at the predetermined temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: AMERICAN FELT & FILTER COMPANY
    Inventors: Scott H. Pryne, Mike Horaz, Mark A. Pryne
  • Patent number: 9980030
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a combination of a bracelet and a Bluetooth wireless headphone. The Bluetooth headphone is stored inside the bracelet, and the bracelet can be worn on the wrist of the user. The Bluetooth headphone has two small earbuds with high sound quality speakers inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Ashley Chloe, Inc.
    Inventors: Mika Nenonen, Anson Liang, Hyon Bae, Angela Pan, Xing Guangxin
  • Patent number: 9751358
    Abstract: A cap connector. The cap connector includes an elongated cord. The present invention further includes a plurality of caps. Each cap may include a first end having a rim forming an opening leading into the cap and a second end. An aperture is formed through the second end of the cap. The elongated cord runs through each of the apertures of each of the caps, thereby securing the caps together and to the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventor: Florina Sferle
  • Patent number: 9345291
    Abstract: The article carrier includes a removable wristband having a normally closed clasp installed along one side thereof. The wristband is secured about the lower forearm and wrist of the user immediately above the hand, and may be secured using any of a number of different fastener configurations. The clasp is pivotally attached to the wristband by a lateral pin, and a coil spring is installed on the pin to bias the clasp to a normally closed position. A mechanical latch may be installed to provide positive closure for the clasp. The clasp has a width and length substantially equal to the diameter and length of the wristband.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Katherine C. Brenner
  • Patent number: 9314091
    Abstract: A wrist attachable device comprising an arm that can articulate. The arm is fastened to the wrist collar in a parallel axis with the wrist. This arm is designed with means to mount a tool or a measuring tape. The arm is designed to swing the attached tool into the palm of the hand attached to the arm band. Upon completion of the tool use, the arm is designed to return the tool to a home position further back on the wrist against the cuff and out of the way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Steven Mark Schulz
  • Patent number: 9016532
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Helo LLC
    Inventor: Paul W. Wizikowski
  • Publication number: 20150102075
    Abstract: A band for mounting a device main body includes first and second band portions which are connected to device main body, wherein the ratio between the widths of the first band portion and the second band portion in a second direction intersecting a first direction in which the first band portion and the second band portion extend from the device main body and the width of the device main body in the second direction is greater than or equal to 0.5 and less than or equal to 1.4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Junya SHIBUYA, Yoshihiro HIDAI, Shigemitsu TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20150097010
    Abstract: The article carrier includes a removable wristband having a normally closed clasp installed along one side thereof. The wristband is secured about the lower forearm and wrist of the user immediately above the hand, and may be secured using any of a number of different fastener configurations. The clasp is pivotally attached to the wristband by a lateral pin, and a coil spring is installed on the pin to bias the clasp to a normally closed position. A mechanical latch may be installed to provide positive closure for the clasp. The clasp has a width and length substantially equal to the diameter and length of the wristband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: KATHERINE C. BRENNER
  • Patent number: 8978944
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Mori, Sarahut Sirichai
  • Patent number: 8978943
    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Jonathan P. Ive
  • Publication number: 20150060506
    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Gordon CAMERON, Cameron FRAZIER
  • Patent number: 8955726
    Abstract: An arm bracelet is provided for containing a retrievable blade around a forearm between wrist and elbow. The bracelet includes first and second bands, a network, bridges and a housing. The bands wrap around and attach to the forearm. The first band is disposed adjacent the wrist. The second band is disposed adjacent the elbow. The network connects the first and second bands together along the forearm. The bridges detachably extend from the first and second band. Each bridge includes a plurality of shapes. Each shape is able to form a grip. The housing for contains a sheath that holds a knife with a handle and the blade. The handle superficially resembles the shape to aid concealment of the knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Inventors: Deborah-Susanne Sayon Thielman, Gerhard Willms Thielman
  • Publication number: 20140361059
    Abstract: A weight transfer carrying device includes an arm cuff, an elongated tether having a first connector, a rotatable cuff buckle, and an object attachment unit having a strap, a clip and a complementary connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: David Fuller, SR.
  • Patent number: 8893938
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a portable object (1). This portable object includes a case (2) to which a bracelet or strap (3) is fixed taking the form of two bracelet or strap strands. The portable object is characterized in that at least one of the bracelet or strap strands is moveably mounted to slide relative to the case so that the length of the bracelet or strap can be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd
    Inventors: Pascal Grossenbacher, Jean-François Dionne, Yves Winkler, Jean-Jacques Born, Erik Jan Frenkel
  • Patent number: 8888152
    Abstract: A hook assembly that assists a person in engaging the handle of a pull cord from a gasoline engine. The hook assembly engages the handle with a hooked plate. The hooked plate has a curved section that forms a catch trough that directly engages and holds the handle of the pull cord. A cord slot is disposed within the curved section of the hooked plate. The cord slot extends into the catch trough. This divides the hooked plate into two curved fingers on either side of the cord slot. A wrist band is wrapped around the wrist of a user. The hooked plate is joined to the wrist band with a pivoting connection. The pivoting connection enables the hooked plate to be selectively positioned between a deployed position and a stored configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Coakley
  • Patent number: 8887970
    Abstract: A portable electronic module including a portable electronic device and a holder applied to hold the portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a display unit disposed on the first surface, wherein a connecting unit is disposed on the second surface. The holder includes a first body having a first connecting portion and a first wearing portion and a second body having a second connecting portion suited to connect with the first connecting portion and a second wearing portion, wherein the first body is suitable to connect with the second body. At least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is suitable for connecting with the connecting unit, and a wearing space is formed to wear for users by the combination of the first wearing portion and the second wearing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Tsai, Mei-Ching Tsai, Shao-Yu Hwang
  • Patent number: 8875353
    Abstract: Described herein are axially and radially swivelable detangling connector devices that are suitable for preventing entanglement, or detangling, of a device or means that is used to secure one or more mobile objects or subjects to one or more objects or subjects. Methods of making and using the disclosed devices are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventor: Nicholas Peter Okun Miron
  • Patent number: 8857683
    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventors: Gordon Cameron, Cameron Frazier
  • Patent number: 8851342
    Abstract: An arm rest for the handle of an infant carrier is suited to support the infant carrier from a user's forearm upon a primary support with a secondary support at the rear of the primary support and disposed transversely to the primary support for interacting with the user's upper arm. A receptor attached to the top of the primary support receives the handle of an infant carrier and clamps to it. The receptor swivels with respect to the primary support to allow the user to enjoy natural arm movement while carrying the infant carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventor: Nicholas D Carbone
  • Publication number: 20140263499
    Abstract: There is a leg-worn storage device configured to store objects about a leg of a user. The device includes a cylindrical band of two-way elastic fabric. The cylindrical band includes an interior layer of two-way elastic fabric having a friction enhancing texture layer protruding therefrom and penetrating thereinside. The cylindrical band includes an exterior layer of two-way elastic fabric coupled to the interior layer. The cylindrical band includes a pocket formed between the interior layer and the exterior layer; wherein the pocket is selectably accessible from an exterior of the cylindrical band this permitting the storage of objects. The cylindrical band includes a first end region selectably coupled to a second end region. The cylindrical band includes a mating coupling device disposed at each of the first end region and the second end region and configured to selectably couple the first end region to the second end region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Andrea Paige Carter-Cohen
  • Publication number: 20140217138
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoulder-mounted multifunctional hanging device having a structure for fitting onto the body of a user. The shoulder-mounted multifunctional hanging device having a body-fitting structure comprises: a first support unit having a connection portion extending in the lateral direction, and a concave portion contacting the acromion; a second support unit extending from the first support unit and mounted on supraspinatus; and a recess unit that is recessed up to the area in which the first support unit and the second unit are connected. The shoulder-mounted multifunctional hanging device of the present invention is shaped to fit to the structure of the shoulder of a user, and the user may thus be administered an infusion solution in a more comfortable manner without inconvenience to the shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Mobiu Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hyung-Seok Kim
  • Publication number: 20140197216
    Abstract: A stringed instrument pick holder accessory suitable for wearing around at least a portion of a human body part includes an accessory body defining an enclosure within which the human body part portion fits when the accessory is worn; and at least one stringed instrument pick removably attached to the accessory body, such that the pick is detachable from the accessory body; wherein the accessory body includes a loop having a fixed length; the accessory body includes a linear extension that extends radially outward from the accessory body, the linear extension including a flexible strap formed of a stretchable material; a body of the pick includes a bore through which a distal end of the linear extension passes; the pick body further includes a breakaway feature including a weakened portion of the pick body adjacent the bore; and the weakened portion includes a separable portion extending substantially from the bore to an outer edge of the pick body, the separable portion including a tapered cut extending from
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventor: TIMOTHY JOHN BORTREE
  • Patent number: 8726953
    Abstract: A device for extracting a card such as a credit card from a wallet. The device may comprise a pulling hook formed from relatively thin material, a handle for grasping, and a strap connecting the handle to the pulling hook. The handle may be configured as a T-handle. The strap may bear adhesive to discourage the card from sliding along the length of the strap. The device may have a pushing hook opening in a direction opposite that of the pulling hook, such that the card may be inserted between and engage the pushing hook and the pulling hook and be entrapped therebetween. The hook may have sufficient overall length to project outside a pocket into which the card has been stored and in which the card is fully contained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventor: Kathie Paulsen
  • Patent number: 8714422
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to conveniently carry a mobile device, among others, on a wrist brace. The systems include a case to enclose the mobile device and a system to wear the apparatus on a wrist. The system is comprised of the case; a case tether coupled to the case; a wristband tether coupled to a wrist brace; a finger ring to loop around a finger and a case lock to secure the case in a closed position. Also presented, a method to carry and use the device while tethered to a wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: David Chen Yu
  • Publication number: 20140084035
    Abstract: A restraining system for hand held electronic devices with a case for the specified device, and attachment in the back of the case; a strap being mounted in the back of the case by mean of attachments to receive a user's hand or finger. A preferred embodiment includes the case assembled with the device to form a single unit, and the strap mounted in the back of the case or unit by mean of attachments, stretched to receive and trap the user's hand or finger between the unit, as to keep the cased device from moving freely from the palm of the user, and to prevent the cased device or unit from falling while in user's hand. A preferred embodiment includes the unit flipped over to rest on top of the user's hand as to carry or use the cased device, and to allow the user to perform other activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: JEAN EDRICE GEORGES
  • Publication number: 20140054337
    Abstract: An information processing apparatus 100 includes: a first casing 101 having an operation section 110 provided on a top surface; a second casing 102 having a display provided thereon; an opening and closing mechanism 120 configured to connect a far side portion of the first casing 101 to the second casing 102 such that the information processing apparatus 100 is openable and closable; and a belt 150 provided on a back surface side of the first casing 101. The belt 150 extends diagonally on a back surface 101a of the first casing 101 from a mounting portion provided on one side surface 101b side of the first casing 101, so as to approach the far side portion of the first casing 101 as a distance from the one side surface 101b side is increased, and reaches a mounting portion provided on a far side of the first casing 101.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hitoshi NAKATANI, Akira IWAMOTO, Takeshi MORI, Yuichiro TACHIBANA, Hideo NISHIMATSU, Hiroaki NISHIMURA
  • Patent number: 8651346
    Abstract: A band for information storage includes an outer mold for attaching the band to a user's wrist, an external housing within the outer mold that includes a hollow upper portion for receiving a first removable component, wherein the first removable component is engraved with information about the user and/or includes an alarm alert or emergency call button; and an internal housing rotatably attached to the external housing and fitted therein for receiving a second removable component, wherein the second removable component includes a portable memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: MedID Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael James Williams
  • Publication number: 20140014693
    Abstract: A lightweight golf bracelet having a removable ball marker and wearable during a golf swing includes a top portion arranged for placement on the wrist of a user, a receiving area, a ball marker removably securable to the receiving area, and first and second arms extending laterally relative to the top portion, with the first and second arms cooperating to form an attachment area and a hook. A flexible lanyard is sized to extend between the attachment area and the hook and includes a clasp. The lanyard is arranged to loop around the hook, and the clasp is arranged to permit the user to secure the clasp to the lanyard at a desired location between the attachment point and the hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: ALINA KOROTKINA CO.
    Inventor: ALINA KOROTKINA CO.
  • Patent number: 8616423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Helo LLC
    Inventor: Paul William Wizikowski
  • Patent number: 8608036
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Mori, Sarahut Sirichai
  • Patent number: 8561862
    Abstract: A securing apparatus for a handheld device or object is comprised of a sleek, fashionable, flexible elastic strip or band, enhancing a user's gripping capability, thereby preventing abuse and accidental dropping of the device. The elastic strip is removably attached to the device by removable attaching means connected or integrated to each end of the strip. The apparatus may be further provided with a discrete lift mechanism, either attached or integrally formed with the elastic strip. The apparatus retains its form after stretching, and is taut against a surface of the device to avoid catching against exterior objects, fitting discretely on any surface of the device. The securing apparatus can be installed for easy use and minimal dexterity for all users and can be made in different sizes, color, and of different materials having elastomeric properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventor: Jai Foggiato
  • Publication number: 20130256348
    Abstract: The badge holder includes a strap member mounted to the back of the badge holder, which allows the badge holder to be securely worn on the hand, wrist or forearm for displaying the badge, while the wearer has full use of both hands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventor: Jo Won Seuk
  • Patent number: 8534514
    Abstract: A holder for holding an electronic device on a wrist includes a band which can be connected around the wrist and a case connected to the band for holding the electronic device securely. The case includes a first receptacle and at least one second receptacle. The first receptacle is used for securing the electronic device to the holder. The at least one second receptacle receives at least one accessory of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tai-Shan Zhu, Che-Yu Chou, Cong-Bing Zhou
  • Patent number: 8517233
    Abstract: A holder for surgical instruments that includes a device for holding the instruments, an arrangement for detachably fastening the holding device to the arm of a user and a coupling device for connecting the holding device and the fastening arrangement. The holding device includes a magnetic energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Silvio Podda-Heubach
  • Patent number: 8474668
    Abstract: A wearable food holder includes a container portion having multiple walls defining an interior volume; a tray portion, the tray portion being movable relative to the container portion from a closed position to an open position to access the interior volume; one or more spikes, the spikes being positioned within the interior volume of the container portion when the tray portion is in a closed position; and a mounting means for mounting the food holder to an article for wearing by a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Joshua Mathew Toman
  • Patent number: 8474669
    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Jonathan Ive
  • Patent number: 8444030
    Abstract: An outer case has a lower portion with front, rear and side faces. The side faces couple the front and rear faces. The lower portion terminates in an open lower end and an upper end. The outer case has an upper portion terminating in a closed upper end. The outer case has a lower end. An inner case has front, rear, and side faces. The side faces couple the front and rear faces. The upper portion terminates in an open upper end and a lower end. The inner case has a lower portion terminating in a closed lower end and an upper end. A pair of parallel slots is formed in the rear face of the inner case. The slots are at a central elevational extent of the rear face of the inner case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Hanley
  • Publication number: 20130098958
    Abstract: A portable bottle carrier for carrying a bottle that contains water or other drinks. Includes a hanger cap with a cord inserted through an opening hole at the top of the hanger cap. The cord is held together in a continuous loop by a connector. The cord is attached to the hanger cap which holds the bottle when attached. The size of the insertion opening of the hangercap is larger than the size of the bottle cap so the bottle can be inserted in the insertion opening at the bottom of the hangercap. The hangercap being flexible, can adapt to many different sizes of bottle caps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: ANTHONY CACCIALINO, Francesco Antonio Curcio
  • Publication number: 20130062376
    Abstract: A hand-retaining device, such as a hand strap that can be fastened to the hand or a glove, includes a movable loop between the thumb and the index finger portions, which is used for fixing the hand-retaining device to a hook-type mechanism of a pole grip. Such a hand-retaining device is suitable for use with a pole grip of walking canes, ski poles or the like, which are equipped with a grip member and a hook-type mechanism for attaching a hand-retaining device especially in the form of a hand strap or a glove. A locking mechanism is disposed in the area of the hook-type mechanism such that a loop-shaped, annular, or eye-shaped device that is provided on the hand-retaining device and is inserted into the hook-type mechanism from above is fixed in a self-locking manner in the hook-type mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: LEKISPORT AG
    Inventor: Klaus LENHART