SNAP BAND CHARM ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A band assembly includes a wristband having a plurality of apertures and a charm in communication with the plurality of apertures of the wristband. The is configured to pass through at least one of the plurality of apertures. The charm includes a speaker and an electronics board in communication with each other to emit a sound. Additionally, the charm includes a light and a switch. The switch regulates performance of the sound and the light. The charm is configured to be releasably pressed into the plurality of apertures.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of an earlier filing date and right of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/650,064, filed 21 May 2024, the contents of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present application relates to a wrist band, and more particularly to an electric charm in combination with a wrist band or watch band.

2. Description of Related Art

Across time and from almost every civilization people have adorned themselves in jewelry, charms, and trinkets of various types. Twenty years ago, men wore suits or sport coats and ties while women wore blouses, scarves and suits to work. There were plenty of places to put charms like lapel pins, tie tacks, cuff links, broaches, etc. Today, however, there are fewer and fewer options for people as a result of company policies, and suitable options choices.

There is a need for people today to personalize and customize themselves to help bring and show a particular identity. Some methods used by people include covers, stickers, fashion and so forth. Watches and wrist bands have gained popularity over recent time but have failed to provide functionality to allow one to express themselves or customize its appearance.

Typically, the watch band has been used as a simple necessity for carrying a watch around on a person's wrist since pocket watches fell out of favor. Combining or adorning the watchband with artistically created ornaments is an undiscovered market. A product is needed to specifically explore this market and present a creative new way to express individual identities and interests in sports, college, business, or just artistic expression.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present application to provide a wristband for the locating of one or more charms to be worn by a user. It is an object of the present application that the charm optionally includes electronics to allow it to make sounds, move in some way, or even produce a light. It is a further object of the present application that the charms are customizable and removable to allow a user to change its appearance and capability to reflect different occasions or mood.

Ultimately the invention may take many embodiments. In these ways, the present invention overcomes the disadvantages inherent in the prior art. The more important features have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and to ensure that the present contribution to the art is appreciated. Additional features will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.

Many objects of the present application will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the embodiments are not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The embodiments are capable of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the various purposes of the present design. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present application.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features believed characteristic of the application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the application itself, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a snap band charm with wristwatch band according to an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternate wrist band for use with the snap band charm of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view of the snap band charm of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the snap band charm of FIG. 1.

While the embodiments and method of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the application to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the process of the present application as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Illustrative embodiments of the preferred embodiment are described below. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any such actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

In the specification, reference may be made to the spatial relationships between various components and to the spatial orientation of various aspects of components as the devices are depicted in the attached drawings. However, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art after a complete reading of the present application, the devices, members, apparatuses, etc. described herein may be positioned in any desired orientation. Thus, the use of terms to describe a spatial relationship between various components or to describe the spatial orientation of aspects of such components should be understood to describe a relative relationship between the components or a spatial orientation of aspects of such components, respectively, as the embodiments described herein may be oriented in any desired direction.

The embodiments and method will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the assembly may be presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless otherwise described.

Referring now to the Figures wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements in form and function throughout the several views. The following Figures describe embodiments of the present application and its associated features. With reference now to the Figures, embodiments of the present application are herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a”, “an”, and “the”, as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

The snap band charm assembly of the present application is configured to permit a user to customize and express oneself by incorporating one or more charms on a band, such as a watch or wrist band. The assembly is configured to operate with any wristband such as those associated with smartwatches or other types of watches.

Referring now to FIG. 1-2 in the drawings, views of snap band charm assembly 101 are illustrated. In FIG. 1, assembly 101 includes a charm 105 and optional wristband 103. The term wristband is understood to include a wristband with or without a watch or smart watch. It may be considered a generalized term for a wrist worn band capable of interacting with optional electronic devices such as watches. As seen in FIG. 1 of the drawings, wristband 103 is shown with the use of watch 102 as wristband 103a while FIG. 2 illustrates assembly 101 wherein wristband 103 is shown without the use of watch 102 as wristband 103b. Wristbands 103a and 103b are equally applicable and usable within assembly 101. It is understood that other designs and styles of wristband 103 may be used within assembly 101 that are not herein depicted. The precise style, size, and material of wristband 103 may be varied within assembly 101.

Wristband 103 is configured to include a plurality of apertures 107 located along the length of wristband 103. Aperture is 107 are configured to secure and locate charms 105 onto wristband 103. It is understood that charms 105 are configured to reside on an outer surface of wristband 103. The outer surface 106 of wristband 103 being defined as the surface of wristband 103 opposite the surface in contact with the user. Aperture is 107 are configured to pass wholly through wristband 103. It is desired that typically charms 105 may be located so as to reside on the sides or top of a user's wrist when worn. In embodiments where wristband 103 includes a buckle or connection 109, apertures 107 are ideally situated distally away from such connection 109.

In embodiments where wristband 103 does not include a watch 102, it is understood that wristband 103 may serve merely as a charm bracelet such that charms 105 are selectively located thereon. Wristband 103 may be available in various colors, such colors may coordinate with charms 105.

Referring now also to FIG. 3 in the drawings, and enlarged side view of charm 105 is illustrated. Charms 105 are configured to include a through the band pin 111 with a locking mechanism 113 on the back side. Reference to the “back side” of wristband 103 would include the internal or portion adjacent to the users skin when worn. Charms 105 ideally include a plurality of pins 111 so as to prevent undesired rotation of the charm relative to wristband 103. Is understood that the spacing of pins 111 may match that of the spacing scene in conventional wristbands for watches. This would allow charms 105 to be located at any location around wristband 103. Pins 111 include a tip 113 that has a larger radius then pin shaft 115. When pressed into aperture 107, tip 113 passes through onto the internal surface of wristband 103. Aperture 107 is sized to be of similar size to that of shaft 115. Charms 105 are configured to be pressed into apertures 107 until properly seated by pins 111.

It is possible that charms 105 may take the form of various different designs including those such as sports logos, helmet profiles for specific teams, sports organizations, trademarks or logos of entities, schools, corporate and private organizations, or any other shape. It is also understood that pins 111 may include a magnet to assist in securing charm 105 to wristband 103.

Referring now to FIG. 4 in the drawings, an exploded view of charms 105 is illustrated. In this illustrated example, charms 105 takes the shape of a helmet from a professional sports team. It is understood that this design is not limiting to charms 105 and merely serves as an example only. Charms 105 may include technology to facilitate illumination, sounds, and even movement in some designs. As illustrated, charm 105 includes a cover 117, a diffuser 119, an electronics board 125, and a base 129. A battery 121 is seated within, and in communication with, board 125. One or more lights 123 are in communication with board 125 and are configured to illuminate through diffuser 119 onto cover 117. Board 125 may be programmed to regulate different operations, such as movement of an object, lighting, sounds, and utilize one or more sensors in such process. Base 129 is configured to nestle into and secure to a portion of cover 117. Charm 105 may also include a switch 127. Switch 127 may perform one or more functions such as turning charm 105 on and off. It is understood that one or more switches may be incorporated into charm 105. Charm 105 may include some or all of these elements described above. Other elements such as microphones, speakers, sensors, and movable apparatuses may also be included as desired.

The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the application may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. It is apparent that an application with significant advantages has been described and illustrated. Although the present application is shown in a limited number of forms, it is not limited to just these forms, but is amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.

Claims

1. A band assembly, comprising:

a wristband having a plurality of apertures; and

a charm configured to pass through at least one of the plurality of apertures;

wherein the charm is configured to be pressed into the at least of the plurality of apertures.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the charm includes a band pin protruding outward and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism to pass through the at least one of the plurality of apertures.

3. The assembly of claim 2, wherein the band pin remains within the at least one of the plurality of apertures.

4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the charm is located on an outer surface of the wristband.

5. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

an electronic device coupled to the wristband.

6. The assembly of claim 5, wherein the electronic device is a watch, the wristband configured to couple to the watch.

7. The assembly of claim 5, further comprising:

a buckle coupled to the wristband.

8. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

a buckle coupled to the wristband.

9. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the charm is configured to create at least one of a sound, light, and movement.

10. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the charm includes a diffuser, a speaker, and an electronics board in communication with each other to emit a sound.

11. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the charm further includes a switch to regulate the sound.

12. The assembly of claim 10, wherein the charm further includes a light in communication with the electronics board.

13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein the charm further includes a switch to regulate the sound and the light.

14. A band assembly, comprising:

a wristband having a plurality of apertures; and

a charm configured to pass through at least one of the plurality of apertures, the charm including: a speaker and an electronics board in communication with each other to emit a sound; a light in communication with the electronics board and configured to selectively illuminate a light; and a switch in communication with the electronics board to regulate the sound and the light from the charm;

wherein the charm is configured to be pressed into the at least of the plurality of apertures.

15. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the charm includes a band pin protruding outward and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism to pass through the at least one of the plurality of apertures.

16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the band pin remains within the at least one of the plurality of apertures.

17. The assembly of claim 14, wherein the charm is located on an outer surface of the wristband.

18. The assembly of claim 14, further comprising:

an electronic device coupled to the wristband.

19. The assembly of claim 18, wherein the electronic device is a watch.

20. The assembly of claim 18, further comprising:

a buckle coupled to the wristband.