With Spring Bias Patents (Class 368/174)
  • Patent number: 9101184
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: WIMO LABS LLC
    Inventor: Scott H. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7963693
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a mechanical oscillator, comprising an oscillating system comprising a balance (1) and its return spring (3). This oscillator also comprises two elastic strips (9, 10) fixed by one end and acting in opposition intermittently by their other end on a connecting organ (8) secured to the oscillating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: CSEM Centre Suisse d'Electronique et de Microtechnique SA-Recherche et Developpement
    Inventor: Pierre-Marcel Genequand