Watch And Clock Patents (Class 248/114)
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Patent number: 10421184Abstract: A Magnetic Storage System is disclosed. The Magnetic Storage System is generally comprised of a magnetic securing apparatus and magnetically attracted surface. The magnet sets comprising an appropriate number of magnets which may be secured to a strap arrangement. A Magnetically attracted surface is secured to a suitable location such as a wall. At least one object is then magnetically secured to the magnetically attracted surface with the magnetic securing apparatus. The magnets of the magnetic securing apparatus secure magnetically to the magnetically attracted surface, thereby securing the object(s). When objects are so secured, they are clearly visible, making them easy to find. When a user needs a secured object, the user simply detaches the object from the magnetically attracted surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey Kwak
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Patent number: 9271585Abstract: An apparatus for organizing and storing many pairs of sunglasses conveniently. The hanging sunglass holder is a hanging, fabric panel equipped with a series of vertically stepped, horizontally drawn cords or strings upon which multiple pairs of sunglasses, folded, and flat could be hung by their temples. The fabric panel, able to be rolled up for storage when not in use, serves not only as a safe and secure apparatus for storing sunglasses, but also as an attractive, tapestry-like, individualized wall-hanging in its own right.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Inventor: Elizabeth Vanessa Chung
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Patent number: 8534514Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tai-Shan Zhu, Che-Yu Chou, Cong-Bing Zhou
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Publication number: 20090095850Abstract: The invention concerns a display support element for a bracelet and/or a wristwatch comprising: a central element for receiving a bracelet or wristband and having a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the wristband or bracelet, the central element being flexible along its longitudinal axis, and two lateral elements, secured to the central element so as not to hinder the flexibility thereof, the lateral elements defining, with the central element, a substantially closed volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: TECHNEW SAInventor: Sylvain Wenger
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Patent number: 7352657Abstract: A hanger for mounting an object on a surface such as a wall. The hanger includes a slot that receives a projection such as a nail extending from the wall. The slot is nonlinear and provides an entry path through which the projection travels to reach its mounting position. The hanger also includes slot branches extending from the slot, which together with the slot create a maze through which the projection travels when the object is attempted to be removed from the wall. The slot branches provide dead end paths that the projection may encounter when the object is attempted to be removed from the wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Quartex, a division of Primex, Inc.Inventor: Terrence John O'Neill
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Patent number: 7243882Abstract: An assembly for attaching gauges or other accessories to vehicles provides a rampart member for securing the assembly to a vehicle surface and a gauge display member secured to the rampart member for receiving and displaying gauges and other instruments.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Gauge Works, LLCInventors: Gregory E. Day, Dwight C. Green
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Patent number: 6979778Abstract: A foot pad has an elastic conical body and at least one elastic rib. The elastic conical body defines a connecting surface and an outer conical surface. The connecting surface defines a hollow portion, and the elastic rib integrally connects to the elastic conical body at a surface of the hollow portion. The outer conical surface has a root portion connecting with an outer edge of the connecting surface. A thickness of the elastic conical body at the root portion of the outer conical surface is greater than a thickness of the elastic conical body at other portions of the outer conical surface. Elasticity of the foot pad is thereby increased so as to enlarge a contact area contacting an outer supporting surface, so that an anti-skid effect is improved and the foot pad is capable of absorbing a deformation of an electronic product.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Roger Xiong, Chi-Ren Hsueh
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Patent number: 6837787Abstract: A sleeve assembly (2) for supporting flexible duct (4) includes a frame (6) with first and second frame sections (10a, b). The frame sections are secured together by fastener subassemblies (8). The sleeve assembly accommodates flexible duct in various angular and straight configurations. The frame can comprise various suitable materials and skeletal or solid-exterior construction. The sleeve assembly is adapted for various installations in air distribution systems of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Flexible Technologies Inc.Inventor: Dale J. Crook
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Patent number: 6769653Abstract: A free size automatic watch display holder includes an upper holder providing an arc shaped upper supporting surface, a lower holder providing an arc shaped lower supporting surface, and an extendable supporting frame mounted between the upper and lower holders. The supporting frame includes an upper support member transversely extended from an inner surface of the upper holder, a lower support member transversely extended from an inner surface of the lower holder, and a movable operating frame including a base, having a slider slot, upwardly extended from the lower support member and a slider arm which is downwardly extended from the upper support member and arranged to slidably insert into the slider slot such that by frictionally sliding the slider arm along the slider slot so as to selectively adjust a distance between the upper and lower holders.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Inventors: Kinsen Ka Fai Au, Kin Keung Chiu
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Patent number: 6659408Abstract: A free size automatic watch display holder includes an upper holder providing an arc shaped upper supporting surface, a lower holder providing an arc shaped lower supporting surface, and an extendable supporting frame mounted between the upper and lower holders. The supporting frame includes an upper support member transversely extended from an inner surface of the upper holder, a lower support member transversely extended from an inner surface of the lower holder, and a movable operating frame including a base, having a slider slot, upwardly extended from the lower support member and a slider arm which is downwardly extended from the upper support member and arranged to slidably insert into the slider slot such that by frictionally sliding the slider arm along the slider slot so as to selectively adjust a distance between the upper and lower holders.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventors: Kinsen Ka Fai Au, Kin Keung Chiu
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Patent number: 6341751Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable watch support or holder. The support comprises a first support element. A second support element is slidably engaged with the first support element. The first and second support elements are moveable between various positions with respect to each other. A lock communicates with the first and second support elements and to secure them a desired position. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second support elements together form a substantially C-shaped element onto which a wrist watch may be removably placed.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2000Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Inventor: Jack L. Herzog
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Patent number: 5863849Abstract: A finished or semi-finished item in sintered zirconia is characterized by a metallic appearance obtained by placing a previously shaped and sintered zirconia item in its finished or semi-finished shape in an oven in which there is a plasma containing hydrogen, bringing the item to a temperature of around 800.degree. C. or more, and maintaining the item at this temperature for a period of time from around a quarter of an hour to three hours, preferably two hours.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Asulab S.A.Inventor: Pierre Magnin
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Patent number: 5781512Abstract: A watch (1) whose case (3) comprises a groove (7) on its periphery is mounted in a removable manner in a suspension and support device consisting of two parts (11 and 12) attached by a hinge (13). The first part (11) has the shape of an resilient open ring which engages in the groove of the case. The second part (12) is substantially flat and comprises suspension means opposite to the hinge (13), and a shoulder capable of stopping it at an acute angle with respect to the first part. In this case, the assembly may be placed on a table (34) or any other horizontal surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Eta SA Fabriques d'EbauchesInventor: Laurent Pantet
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Patent number: 5160134Abstract: A combination tool for use in the game of golf includes both a green repair tool and watch or timepiece. The back of the timepiece is secured to the central portion of the tool, and the timepiece may be removed from the back for battery replacement or other work. Preferably, the timepiece is a wristwatch which includes insets in each side of the case for clearance for the ends of a wristband. The central portion of the tool provides holes underlying these insets for a keychain and ball marker retention. Thus, a golfer may leave other bulky articles such as keys, wallet, wristwatch, etc. behind in a clubhouse locker while out on the course, retaining only the tool of the present invention with a locker key. The tool may be carried easily in a pocket, where the golfer will have ready access to the tool to check the time as desired, mark a ball on the green, and/or use the tool for the minor repair of depressions in the green.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1992Date of Patent: November 3, 1992Inventor: Thomas L. McDonald
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Patent number: 5052644Abstract: The clamp is of the type which may be actuated by means of an auxiliary actuating member. It consists of two parts, namely a clip (1), whose two branches are connected via a thin part (7) and a slit housing (8) in which an actuating member (2), consisting of a pin with a diameter greater than the diameter of the housing (8) or a cam equipped with a radial arm, is accommodated. The introduction of the pin or, respectively, the rotation of the cam results in closure of the clip, causing the thin part (7) to bend resiliently.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1989Date of Patent: October 1, 1991Inventors: Simon Arieh, Guy Courvoisier
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Patent number: 5050339Abstract: A plant stand for container grown nursery plants which holds container plants upright especially during times of wind, comprises a large circular ring and a smaller circular ring and a plurality of upside-down "U" shaped vertical braces secured to the inside of the large circular ring and secured to the inside and projecting above the smaller circular ring to form an adjustable diameter tension opening to hold upright a container grown plant.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1989Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Inventor: Randolph W. Howell
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Patent number: 4771410Abstract: An alarm clock system is provided including a replica of a bugle mounted on a stand in a playing position. The bugle replica includes an alarm clock and an apparatus for generating an audible rendition of the tune "Reveille" when the clock indicates a predetermined time, thereby awakening a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1987Date of Patent: September 13, 1988Inventors: Edward J. Kolibaba, Jane L. Kolibaba
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Patent number: 4705408Abstract: The watch is mounted on the upper arm of a clip so as to be rotatable and removable. The circumference of the case of the watch is provided with ribs which co-operate with shoulders in the opening in the arm for receiving the watch. In a preferred embodiment, the ribs and the shoulders are disposed in such a manner that the watch may be removed in only one position. The watch is situated on the side of the clip which is pressed to open same.Such a watch with a clip may be worn secured to clothes or may be placed on a surface in different positions. Due to the fact that the watch with its face may be rotated, the indicating means is extremely legible in every position.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1987Date of Patent: November 10, 1987Assignee: Altop S.A.Inventor: Urs M. Jordi
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Patent number: 4682310Abstract: A timepiece that may be associated with a billfold in which the incorporation of the timepiece into the billfold does not significantly affect either the configuration or usage of the billfold.A battery-powered digital watch includes a printed circuitboard that is oversized to provide a flange that extends beyond the periphery of the watch cover. The wallet into which the timepiece is to be incorporated includes a cutout in its cover or a pocket sized to receive the cover member of the watch to permit viewing of the digital display, but to prevent the flange from passing therethrough. The timepiece is secured in place by an adhesive-bearing web overlying the backsides of both the flange and the wallet member through which the watch is viewed. Alternatively, or additionally, adhesive may be applied to the frontside of the flange that interfaces with the backside of the wallet member.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1985Date of Patent: July 21, 1987Assignee: Amity Leather Products CompanyInventors: Eric W. Lund, Raymond W. Young
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Patent number: 4491425Abstract: A combination clock and stand wherein the clock includes a cylindrical clock body with outer circumferential cylinder coaxially surrounding the same. On an inner surface of the outer cylinder is a plurality of axially extending pairs of spaced-apart, parallel projections extending radially into a channel defined between the cylinder and the clock body. The clock body has a plurality of openings therein, each opening extending radially inwardly between one pair of parallel projections and being spaced inwardly of the back of the clock body. The stand includes base portion having a pair of parallel elastic latches thereon. Each of the latches has a front end and a rear end and is mounted at its rear end on the base portion. The latches are sized to flank one of the pairs of projections. A pair of flexible curved pieces are attached at their front ends to the front ends of one of the latches. The curved pieces and the latches are sized to fit slideably into the channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1983Date of Patent: January 1, 1985Assignee: Jeco Precision Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ahn Young-Koo
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Patent number: 4343404Abstract: A portable bicycle repair rack is disclosed which suspends a bicycle from and in spaced relation to a conventional door.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1980Date of Patent: August 10, 1982Inventor: Jeffrey A. Folsom
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Patent number: 4323235Abstract: Physical training apparatus for holding a person's feet while the person lies supine on a floor with his or her feet facing a closed door, includes a generally trapezoidally shaped foot bar support member which has a base portion with a planar bottom surface facing toward the floor. The support member also has a first surface which extends normal to the floor and faces toward the person, and a second surface which is inclined upwardly from the base portion toward the first surface and which faces toward the door. An extension member extends from the base portion toward the door to pass through an opening between the door and the floor, and to engage the door so as to prevent the bar support member from moving away from the door. A wedge-like space is thereby formed between the bar support member and the door, and a locking wedge is provided for insertion in the wedge-like space to fix the bar support member against movement toward the door.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1980Date of Patent: April 6, 1982Inventor: Gunter Schwarz
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Patent number: 4322835Abstract: Housing for measuring instruments comprising at least two interconnectable housing elements, at least one of which includes the viewing window, and a resilient stirrup clamp including shanks engaging two opposite wall surfaces of the housing, having recesses and/or projections provided on two opposite wall surfaces, which are formed by at least two housing elements, on each side of a separating line, which recesses or projections correspond with projections and/or recesses of intermediate elements on the wall surfaces, being engaged by the stirrup clamp under elastic pressure directed toward the two wall surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1980Date of Patent: March 30, 1982Assignee: VDO Adolf Schindling AGInventors: Heinz Ernst, Gerhard Wesner
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Patent number: 4179877Abstract: A mounting structure incorporated into the dashboard of an automotive vehicle or the like for removably supporting a portable, self-contained, battery operated alarm clock to enable the clock to be easily mounted in the dashboard and just as easily removed therefrom to enable the clock to be used in the vehicle in a customary manner and removed therefrom and carried to any desired location for use as a portable alarm clock having general utility. The clock is especially useful by travelers since it can be taken out of the automobile and into the motel or hotel room so that it can be used as an alarm clock. The mounting structure and clock are uniquely associated so that the clock may be easily inserted but yet securely retained in the vehicle dashboard even when traversing rough or uneven roadways and the like with a manually manipulated structure enabling easy removal of the clock from its secure position in the dashboard.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1977Date of Patent: December 25, 1979Assignee: Herschel O. KoskaInventors: Woodrow A. Wilson, Herschel O. Koska