Abstract: A wearable illuminating device is provided. The wearable illuminating device includes a band having a first end and a second end, wherein the ends can removably couple via a band fastener to secure the band to a wrist of a wearer. In a closed configuration, the ends are coupled together forming a closed loop sized to receive the wrist of the wearer. A plurality of light sources is positioned about the band and each light source is able to emit light from a forward end. In this way, the wearable illuminating device frees up the wearer's hand to perform a task more adequately. Moreover, a forward end of each light source extends past a forward edge of the band, wherein an uninterrupted ray of light is emitted therefrom and is made to illuminate an object, free from an umbra or shadow generated by the plurality of light source.

Abstract: A watch roll travel case with a rigid housing and a removable cushion or cuff for supporting a plurality of watches inside the housing has a hidden storage container removably disposed in the cuff for storing jewelry and other valuables. The storage container has a clamshell design with an elongated cylindrical shape and is slidably received within an elongated bore running down the center of the cuff. The storage container may be covered with a fabric that matches the fabric on the exterior of the cuff to further conceal the presence of the container in the cuff.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus for displaying an image by using visual afterimage of a light source, the apparatus comprises a communication unit performing data communication to a light source; a control unit controlling light emission of the light source; a body storing the communication unit and the control unit; and a fixing unit for attaching the body on a body of a user, wherein the light source provides an image based on changes in spatial position of the light source.

Abstract: A marine chronometer includes a clock mounted on a support, for example mounted so that it can be inclined with respect to the support using a gimbal mounting, the clock including, inside a case, a mechanical clock movement driven by a barrel, and the clock also including a rewinding control member engaged with a rewinding geartrain for rewinding the barrel. The rewinding control member includes a rewinding control geartrain positioned on the outside of the clock, secured to a spindle passing through a wall of the case via a bearing, the through-spindle being engaged with the rewinding geartrain.

Abstract: A marine chronometer including a watch tiltably mounted on a support with a gimbal suspension, the chronometer support also includes a cradle movable in translation between a rest position wherein the watch is free to move on the gimbal suspension, and a holding position wherein the watch is resting on the cradle.

Abstract: A multi-function organizer includes a holder coupled to a magnifying lens and base. The base defines a plane of stability. The holder is attached to the base and configured for supporting a wristwatch or smart watch while orienting the watch face generally perpendicular to the plane of stability, at a home location above the base. The magnifying lens is attached to the base at a location and positioned so that the lens magnifies the face when a watch is placed on the holder with its body at the home location. The holder may be configured for holding an inductive charger for a smart watch, so that when inserted into the holder, the charger is held adjacent to a rear surface the smart watch. The organizer may include a night light oriented to radiate light towards the home location, controlled by a sensor for detecting motion or touch.

Abstract: Watch display assembly including a watch support element (2), characterized in that the support element (2) is arranged to rotate on two perpendicular axes (X-X; Y-Y).

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A wristwatch display stand for displaying a wristwatch and a novelty item comprises a cuff member and a base. The wristwatch is attachable to the cuff member and the cuff member has a lower portion that includes a pair of spaced apart first configurations. The base has an upper portion adapted to receive the novelty item. The upper portion includes a pair of spaced apart complementary configurations sized to receive the first configurations. The first configurations extend about lateral sides of the novelty item to cooperate with the complementary configurations and affix the cuff member to the base while retaining the novelty item therebetween.

Abstract: A wristwatch display stand for displaying a wristwatch and a novelty item comprises a cuff member and a base. The wristwatch is attachable to the cuff member and the cuff member has a lower portion that includes a pair of spaced apart first configurations. The base has an upper portion adapted to receive the novelty item. The upper portion includes a pair of spaced apart complementary configurations sized to receive the first configurations. The first configurations extend about lateral sides of the novelty item to cooperate with the complementary configurations and affix the cuff member to the base while retaining the novelty item therebetween.

Abstract: An interval timing apparatus for use with a football during games or scrimmages. The timing apparatus comprises a stand having a holding area with a recessed shape to hold a football in a substantially horizontal position and a timer having a sensor communicating with the holding area so that when the football is removed from the holding area, the timer is deployed. The timer is operatively connected to a visual display showing the time generated by the timer. When the predetermined time has lapsed, an audio signal is generated by an alarm operatively connected to the timer.

Abstract: A free sided automatic watch display holder includes an upper holder, a lower holder, and an extendable supporting frame rigidly supported between the upper holder and the lower holder wherein the supporting frame includes an upper support member transversely extended from an interior surface of the upper holder, a lower support member transversely extended from an interior surface of the lower holder, and a movable operating frame extended between the upper support member and the lower support member including a base and a slider arm upwardly and slidably extended therefrom in such manner the watch display holder is adapted to adjustably increase a distance between the upper holder and the lower holder, so as to fittedly mount all sizes of watch around the watch display holder.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus that provides retailers with a highly flexible and attractive means to display their articles. The apparatus includes a collar (120) adapted to receive the article. The apparatus also includes a support member (130) adapted to releasably engage a receptor (131) in the collar (120). Finally, the apparatus includes a base (140) which is adapted to receive the support member (120). More specifically, the collar (120) has at least one receptor (132) that is not centrally located. In a further embodiment, the collar (120) receptor is geared to engage with a complimentary gear of the support member (130). In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method comprising three steps is disclosed for displaying articles. The method first mounts the article on a collar (120). The next step engages the collar (120) with a support member (130). The method then couples the support member (130) to a base (140).

Abstract: A universal watch display stand includes a base and a holder. The holder includes at least a supporting rib upwardly extended from said base, and a plurality of holding wings spacedly and transversely supported by the supporting rib so as to define a plurality of holding slots between the holding wings respectively. Accordingly, a leather belt-type watch can be displayed 3-dimensionally by mounting on the holder but will not leave any pressed mark on or damage the leather belt.

Abstract: A child seat has an upper base section (1) and a lower base section (201) for changing an inclination angle between these base sections. The upper base section 1 and the lower base section (201) are journaled rotatably about a common journal axis (201A) at the front portion of the base. At a rear end side, an inclination angle changing mechanism (200) is installed for adjusting a spacing between the upper base section (1) and the lower base section (201) opposite the journal axis (201A). This structure provides a child seat allowing adjustment of the angle of inclination of a support surface supporting a child even if the child supporting surface extends lengthwise of a passenger car seat to which the base formed by the two base sections 1 and 201, is attached. This leveling of the child supporting surface is possible if the child seat (2) is rotatable about a vertical axis relative to its base.

Abstract: A clock stand is formed of a base body including of a plurality of base sides, which are arranged continuously such that they form a plurality of positive or negative equipotential angles of 120 degrees so as to make the clock stand versatile in form. The base sides are provided respectively with a projected shaft member and a recessed seat engagable with the projected shaft member in corporation with a base block.

Abstract: A display stand for wrist watches capable of accommodating wristbands of different dimensions is provided. The display stand comprises a base portion and a support portion mounted to the base portion and having three areas of contact with the wristband of a watch and also comprises a connecting member connecting two of the contact areas to one another. The connecting member comprises a hinge-like portion that allows two of the three contact areas to move relative to one another to accommodate the dimension of the wristband and comprises means to urge these two contact areas toward their initial position. In a preferred embodiment, the connecting member is a generally V-shaped resilient member whose vertex constitutes the hinge-like portion.

Abstract: A modular watch collar capable of multipositional use is disclosed herein. A detachable modular base plugs into a watchband holder in a variety of positions, and depending on the plug position, the modular base permits the modular watch collar to be free-standing or to fit into a channel or groove located on a wall or display at any angle. A modular sign holder attachment plugs into the modular watch collar and is positionable at a variety of locations thereon.

Abstract: This presentation stand comprises a presentation plate provided with hooks for receiving objects and support means whereby the stand may be set down on a horizontal plane. It likewise comprises a retention plate extending in front of the presentation plate and parallel thereto as well as attaching means for fastening the stand to a vertical plane and coupling means for attaching the support means to the presentation plate.

Abstract: A novelty watch construction which may be selectively used as a wrist watch, a bracelet, a jewelry ornament, or placed upon a horizontal surface to be used as a desk clock or the like. The novel construction employs a casing element adapted to either house the watch movement directly, or engage an existing watch case. The housing is provided with a threaded or contoured socket. In lieu of a watch strap, there is provided an elongated member having a flexible metal core capable of retaining an imparted shape, the casing being enclosed in a flexible cover of synthetic or natural rubber-like material. One end of the flexible member is provided with means engaging the socket in the housing.

Abstract: A display device for wristwatches and wristbands which is capable of being supported on a horizontal, or nearly horizontal, surface, or a vertical or slanted surface.

Abstract: A display unit for jewelry articles of substantially circular shape is disclosed comprising a small plate which is fabricated with a band or strip. This band is cut out from a strip of flexible material possessing good elasticity. At the small plate there is formed an opening or slot or the like to allow for the passage of the jewelry article which is to be displayed, for instance a bracelet, wrist watch, necklace or ring. In this manner, the small plate is located outside the ring or annular body formed by the jewelry article where it can serve to support the most different data concerning this jewelry article, and the band or strip is wrapped-up around the interior of the jewelry article. Owing to its elasticity, the band or strip supports the jewelry article which, if necessary, can then be set on a shelf of a display window.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An electrical clock, particularly a quartz clock, with a movement case receiving a time-producing and time-indicating device, on the rear side of the movement case setting members being provided for the clock time and for an alarm device, and a mount in which the movement case is insertable in different relative positions relative to the mount. A viewing glass covers the time-indicating device. The movement case with the viewing glass form a self-contained unit. The mount is formed as a housing surrounding on all sides at least the rear side of the movement case and has an inner periphery which corresponds to the periphery of the movement case, the movement case being detachably catchably insertable within the inner periphery of the housing. The housing is formed at its outer periphery for connection to attachment means.

Abstract: A clock with a housing with quadratic or square cross-section in the plane of the dial plate and a holder for the detachable reception of the housing. At least one part of the holder is formed in the shape of a yoke having two spring arms between which the housing can be clampingly inserted, and at least the side surfaces of the housing and at least the free ends of the arms are provided with interengaging profiles for the detent connection of the holder and the housing.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An improved watch stand so that a wrist watch can serve as a night table clock when not being worn on a wrist, the stand including a triangular base around which the watch band is fitted, the base in one design including a pad that is screw adjustable to bear against a rear of the watch case, and the base in another design being compressible by having one triangular side outwardly arged by an internal compression spring.