Expansible link chain for a bracelet or similar article

- Textron Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an expansible link chain for a bracelet showing my new design with the links in contracted position.

FIG. 2 is a view similar to FIG. 1 with the links in an expanded position;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged bottom plan view of the left-hand portion in an expanded position;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged side elevational view thereof in contracted position; and

FIG. 5 is an enlarged side elevational view of the left-hand portion in an expanded position.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D241061 August 1976 Cowan
3994126 November 30, 1976 Rieth
Other references
  • Jewelers' Circular-Keystone, Aug. 1975, p. 70, Solid Twist-O-Flex.RTM.. Jewelers' Circular-Keystone, Mar. 1975, p. 65, Seiko Watchbands. European Jeweler, Mar. 1974, p. 69, Watchband at bottom left.
Patent History
Patent number: D249251
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 6, 1976
Date of Patent: Sep 5, 1978
Assignee: Textron Inc.
Inventor: Murray Lawrence Cowan (Norwood, MA)
Primary Examiner: Joel Stearman
Assistant Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Attorney: Robert L. Thompson
Application Number: 5/703,099
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Longitudinally Expanding Type (6) (D11/19)
International Classification: D1101;