Band

- Apple
Skip to: Description  ·  Claims  ·  References Cited  · Patent History  ·  Patent History
Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom front perspective view of a band showing the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof showing the band in an environment in which it may be used.

The broken lines in the figures show portions of the band and environment that form no part of the claimed design.

The dot-dash lines in the figures show boundaries that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a band, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
1738407 December 1929 Tost
1764440 June 1930 Gammell et al.
1786943 December 1930 Gammell
2163208 June 1939 Moody
D152491 January 1949 Osier
2467204 April 1949 Greenberg
D178326 July 1956 Sharp
3030686 April 1962 Burkhardt
3237395 March 1966 Bennett
3372500 March 1968 Claude
3609963 October 1971 Ichinose
3640065 February 1972 Lederrey et al.
3665565 May 1972 Kruger
3675284 July 1972 Rieth
3803834 April 1974 Reese
3965670 June 29, 1976 Ihringer
D249244 September 5, 1978 Salter
D250634 December 26, 1978 Porsche
D256568 August 26, 1980 Young
4266400 May 12, 1981 Tabata
D269254 June 7, 1983 Kishimoto
D287471 December 30, 1986 Sato et al.
D287705 January 13, 1987 Malamoud
D299718 February 7, 1989 Steer et al.
D305422 January 9, 1990 Steer et al.
D305743 January 30, 1990 Hirsch
D331020 November 17, 1992 Ishii et al.
D333626 March 2, 1993 Chang
D349864 August 23, 1994 Dunlap et al.
5363351 November 8, 1994 Carney
D355375 February 14, 1995 Bandy, II
5386933 February 7, 1995 Greene et al.
D365286 December 19, 1995 Florian
D382504 August 19, 1997 Strasser
5657645 August 19, 1997 Abraham
D390492 February 10, 1998 Riley
D408301 April 20, 1999 Porsche et al.
6101842 August 15, 2000 Delacretaz
D432446 October 24, 2000 Santos
D439172 March 20, 2001 Brzezinski
D455093 April 2, 2002 Fitzgerald
D473818 April 29, 2003 Salvisberg
6655831 December 2, 2003 Ruffieux
D488392 April 13, 2004 Tschumi
D494098 August 10, 2004 Cohen
6782690 August 31, 2004 Kwan
D496589 September 28, 2004 Perrenoud
6970157 November 29, 2005 Siddeeq
D513195 December 27, 2005 Gruosi
7004469 February 28, 2006 Von Goeben
7013631 March 21, 2006 Carrola
D528439 September 19, 2006 Burton
D528928 September 26, 2006 Burton
7106197 September 12, 2006 Gaiotto et al.
D536265 February 6, 2007 Reynoso
D538687 March 20, 2007 Komulainen
D549602 August 28, 2007 Oberrieder et al.
D550105 September 4, 2007 Oberrieder et al.
D556330 November 27, 2007 Auerbach et al.
D558227 December 25, 2007 Cho et al.
D560520 January 29, 2008 Oberrieder et al.
D569282 May 20, 2008 Daniel
D572266 July 1, 2008 Anderson et al.
D573905 July 29, 2008 Poirier
D574735 August 12, 2008 Landman et al.
D578922 October 21, 2008 Hoshino
D581811 December 2, 2008 Messmer et al.
D584170 January 6, 2009 Morrison
D586823 February 17, 2009 Anderson et al.
D588472 March 17, 2009 Messmer et al.
D589375 March 31, 2009 Tang
D596610 July 21, 2009 Hou
D610476 February 23, 2010 Daniel
D616417 May 25, 2010 Liao
7708457 May 4, 2010 Girardin et al.
D631761 February 1, 2011 Barbier
D637094 May 3, 2011 Cobbett et al.
D637918 May 17, 2011 Cobbett et al.
D645360 September 20, 2011 Kiser et al.
D650706 December 20, 2011 Zanella et al.
D666503 September 4, 2012 Bulgari
D670583 November 13, 2012 Shaanan
D672667 December 18, 2012 Mix
D681483 May 7, 2013 Biegert et al.
8601784 December 10, 2013 Kaltenrieder
D699701 February 18, 2014 Kim
D704077 May 6, 2014 Monachon
D724469 March 17, 2015 Akana et al.
D727197 April 21, 2015 Akana et al.
D727198 April 21, 2015 Akana et al.
D727199 April 21, 2015 Akana et al.
D727787 April 28, 2015 Akana et al.
D728405 May 5, 2015 Potts et al.
D728624 May 5, 2015 Akana et al.
D731346 June 9, 2015 Akana et al.
D737156 August 25, 2015 Akana et al.
D737157 August 25, 2015 Akana et al.
D737158 August 25, 2015 Akana et al.
D737159 August 25, 2015 Akana et al.
D739780 September 29, 2015 Akana et al.
D744356 December 1, 2015 Akana et al.
D745421 December 15, 2015 Akana et al.
D746707 January 5, 2016 Akana et al.
D747234 January 12, 2016 Akana et al.
D748008 January 26, 2016 Akana et al.
D748009 January 26, 2016 Akana et al.
D748010 January 26, 2016 Akana et al.
D748527 February 2, 2016 Akana et al.
D749009 February 9, 2016 Akana et al.
D749450 February 16, 2016 Akana et al.
D749460 February 16, 2016 Akana et al.
D749977 February 23, 2016 Akana et al.
D750524 March 1, 2016 Akana et al.
D750525 March 1, 2016 Akana et al.
D751070 March 8, 2016 Akana et al.
D752044 March 22, 2016 Akana et al.
D756357 May 17, 2016 Akana et al.
20050210857 September 29, 2005 Carrola
20070125123 June 7, 2007 Sierro et al.
20100061191 March 11, 2010 Chen
20120312052 December 13, 2012 Yliluoma et al.
20140096345 April 10, 2014 Tschumi
20140098649 April 10, 2014 Tschumi
Foreign Patent Documents
D3184158 April 2001 CN
D3210240 November 2001 CN
D3329483 October 2003 CN
2613171 April 2004 CN
10229050 June 2003 DE
10311560 September 2004 DE
1098231 May 2001 EP
2636328 September 2013 EP
906187-001 February 1991 FR
618917 March 1949 GB
2047514 December 1980 GB
2033807 March 1994 GB
2082277 June 1999 GB
0501949.8 December 2005 HK
1001605.7 December 2010 HK
D1095230 January 2001 JP
D1503504 July 2001 JP
D1119440 August 2001 JP
D1127245 November 2001 JP
D1127493 November 2001 JP
D1130391 January 2002 JP
D1194393 January 2004 JP
D1264904 March 2006 JP
D1281287 September 2006 JP
D1302423 June 2007 JP
D1329491 May 2008 JP
D1337213 August 2008 JP
D1348945 January 2009 JP
D1350052 February 2009 JP
D1368561 August 2009 JP
D1433113 February 2012 JP
D1448195 August 2012 JP
D1462747 February 2013 JP
D1465158 March 2013 JP
D1466391 April 2013 JP
D1477307 August 2013 JP
D1511747 November 2014 JP
D1518040 February 2015 JP
30-0476859 January 2008 KR
30-0476860 January 2008 KR
WO-DM/024020-001 November 1992 WO
WO-DM052310 June 2000 WO
WO-DM/060838-003 September 2002 WO
WO-DM/066491-004 March 2005 WO
WO-DM072215 September 2009 WO
WO-DM/077452-004 June 2011 WO
WO-2013182397 December 2013 WO
WO-2014135709 September 2014 WO
Other references
  • Alvarez, Edgar, “Basis Peak to get its smartwatch-like features in December,” engadget.com, <http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/20/basis-peak-new-features/>, dated Nov. 20, 2014, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • CBWatches.com, “Braun Men's Prestige Digital Watch BN0106BKBTG With Black Plated Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet,” <http://cbwatches.com/shop/braun-mens-prestige-digital-watch-bn0106bkbtg-with-black-plated-stainless-steel-case-and-bracelet/>, accessed Dec. 17, 2014.
  • Cool Material, “Braun Square Digital Watch,” <http://web.archive.org/web/20111125033014/http://coolmaterial.com/style/braun-square-digital-watch/>, dated Nov. 25, 2011, accessed Dec. 18, 2014.
  • Emily, “Nixon—The Newton Digital,” <http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/09/08/nixon-the-newton-digital/>, freshnessmag.com, dated Sep. 8, 2009, accessed Oct. 9, 2014.
  • etsy.com, “1 Set Silver End Cap Clasp—Findings Large Toggle Clasp End Caps Buckle Connector with Five Inside Loops for Jewelry Making 26mm,” <http://www.etsy.com/listing/101269004/1-set-silver-end-cap-clasp-findings?ref=market>, Listed on Aug. 29, 2014, accessed Oct. 9, 2014.
  • Fitbit, “Fitbit Surge™ Fitness Super Watch” <https://www.fitbit.com/surge>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • geekbuying.com, “Makibes unisex red led digital wrist watch with square case silicone watchband—white,” <http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Unisex-Red-LED-Digital-Wrist-Watch-with-Square-Case-Silicone-Watchband---White-326443.html>, accessed Oct. 9, 2014.
  • Haedges, “1 Set Silver End Cap Clasp—Findings Large Toggle Clasp End Caps Buckle Connector with Five Inside Loops for Jewelry Making 26mm,” <http://www.etsy.com/listing/101269004/1-set-silver-end-cap-clasp-findings?ref=market>, Listed on Aug. 29, 2014, accessed Oct. 9, 2014.
  • Hodinkee.com, “Apple iPod Nano Now Available With Mickey Mouse Dial, Also Cheesy, Mechanically Inaccurate Open-Worked Dial,” <http://web.archive.org/web/20111006043916/http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2011/10/5/apple-ipod-nano-now-available-with-mickey-mouse-dial-also-ch.html>, dated Oct. 6, 2011, accessed Dec. 18, 2014.
  • Homego, “M6 Silver Smart Watch Cell Phone 1.54 inch Bluetooth 3.0 Dialer Outdoor Sports Pedometer,” amazon.com, <http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Bluetooth-Dialer-Outdoor-Pedometer/dp/B00MQTBGK6>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Ikepod, “Original Ikepod Watch With GMT—Marc Newson Design,” Watchbox.be, <http://www.watchbox.be/prod/Others-Watches/Marc%20Newson%20Design/item7165.htm#.VJLm2fAo5D8>, accessed Dec. 17, 2014.
  • JPO's Document No. HA23009178, Real Design No. 3, vol. 7, p. 11, Jan. 16, 2012, El Publishing Co., Ltd. (Japan).
  • JPO's Document No. HB26003714, Global Sources Gifts & Premiums No. 6, vol. 8, p. 17 Aug. 7, 2014, Trade Media Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong).
  • LG Life's Good, “LG G Watch (W100),” <http://www.lg.com/us/smart-watches/lg-W100-g-watch>, accessed Dec. 18, 2014.
  • Metal Watch Band Silver Tone Stainless Steel Simple Narrow Expansion Band with Expandable Ends 8-11MM, <http://www.esslinger.com/11mm-silver-narrow-expansion-replacement-watch-band-for-women.aspx>, accessed Dec. 5, 2014.
  • Metawatch, “Frame—Black (MW3005),” <http://meta.watch/collections/smartwatch-all/products/frame-ss-black-leather>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Omate, “Omate TrueSmart: Water-resistant standalone Smartwatch 2.0,” http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/omate/omate-truesmart-water-resistant-standalone-smartwa>, dated Aug. 21, 2013, accessed Oct. 8, 2014.
  • Omate, “The TrueSmart™ is the world's first standalone smartwatch 2.0 running on top of Android and OUI 2.0,” <http://www.omate.com/product.html>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • [Online] http://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/hub/i/r/2014/09/09/1d101da2-7abd-40aa-b0c9-94e4f9b27b95/thumbnail/770x433/c2705e97ac76cc74f2c19abc83929de9/apple-event-apple-watch-5446.jpg. Retrieved on Feb. 17, 2015.
  • [Online] http://rack.1.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDE0LzA5LzA5LzRkL0JhbmQ2NDB4MzU5LmQ1NmJjLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4OTYwMD4/eb6b9df6/f2a/Band-640x359.jpg. Retrieved Aug. 13, 2015.
  • Pebble, “Pebble Smartwatch,” getpebble.com, <https://getpebble.com/checkout>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Samsung, “Samsung Gear™ 2 Charcoal Black SM-R3800VSAXAR,” <http://www.samsung.com/us/mobiletwearable-tech/SM-R3800VSAXAR>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Samsung, “Samsung Gear S™, (Sprint), Black SM-R750PZKASPR,” <http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearable-tech/SM-R750PZKASPR>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Samsung, “Galaxy Gear™ Live, Black SM-R3820ZKAXAR,” <http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearable-tech/SM-R3820ZKAXAR>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Sony, “SmartWatch 3 SWR50,” <http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/smartwear/smartwatch-3-swr50/>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Sony, “SmartWatch,” <http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/accessories/smartwatch/>, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Stables, James, “Clevercare smartwatch aims to help Alzheimer's suffers and carers: Revamped Sony SmartWatch 2 designed for users that need care,” Wearable News, <http://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/clevercare-smartwatch-aims-to-help-alzheimers-suffers-and-carers-585>, dated Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Team Luxe, “Collectors Edition: Hermes Carre H Watch,” Luxpresso, <http://luxpresso.com/news-couture/collectors-edition-hermes-carre-h-watch/28144> , dated Jan. 10, 2011, accessed Dec. 18, 2014.
  • Ted Baker, “Ted Baker Men's TE1054 Time Flies Contemporary Square Digital Case Watch,” <http://www.amazon.com/Ted-Baker-TE1054-Contemporary-Digital/dp/B0045CRTYO%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAJ3U4YRIBWCGGKZ2A%26tag%3Dfrases365-20%26linkCode%3Dsp1%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0045CRTYO>, accessed Oct. 9, 2014.
  • Velazco, Chris, “ASUS ZenWatch review: subtle and stylish, with a few shortcomings,” Engadget.com, <http://www.engadget.com/2014/12/11/asus-zenwatch-review/>, dated Dec. 11, 2014, accessed Dec. 15, 2014.
  • Watches Infoniac.com, “Hermes Carre H Watch—Extremely Contemporary Design,” <http://watches.infoniac.com/carre-h-watch-hermes.html>, dated Aug. 13, 2010, accessed Dec. 18, 2014.
  • Watchismo, “Braun BN0042 Black Date Leather,” <http://web.archive.org/web/20130815073830/http://www.watchismo.com/braun-bn0042bkbk.aspx>, dated Aug. 15, 2013, accessed Dec. 18, 2014.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/499,071, filed Aug. 11, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/499,075, filed Aug. 11, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/499,081, filed Aug. 11, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/499,082, filed Aug. 11, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/499,084, filed Aug. 11, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/499,087, filed Aug. 11, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/499,090, filed Aug. 11, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/501,624, filed Sep. 5, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/501,733, filed Sep. 8, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/501,737, filed Sep. 8, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/501,752, filed Sep. 8, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/501,772, filed Sep. 8, 2014; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/524,423, filed Apr. 20, 2015; Akana et al.
  • U.S. Appl. No. 29/562,158, filed Apr. 22, 2016; Akana et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D833909
Type: Grant
Filed: May 27, 2016
Date of Patent: Nov 20, 2018
Assignee: Apple Inc. (Cupertino, CA)
Inventors: Jody Akana (San Francisco, CA), Bartley K. Andre (Palo Alto, CA), Shota Aoyagi (San Francisco, CA), Anthony Michael Ashcroft (San Francisco, CA), Jeremy Bataillou (San Francisco, CA), Daniel J. Coster (San Francisco, CA), Daniele De Iuliis (San Francisco, CA), M. Evans Hankey (San Francisco, CA), Julian Hoenig (San Francisco, CA), Richard P. Howarth (San Francisco, CA), Jonathan P. Ive (San Francisco, CA), Duncan Robert Kerr (San Francisco, CA), Marc A. Newson (London), Matthew Dean Rohrbach (San Francisco, CA), Peter Russell-Clarke (San Francisco, CA), Benjamin Andrew Shaffer (San Jose, CA), Mikael Silvanto (San Francisco, CA), Christopher J. Stringer (Woodside, CA), Eugene Antony Whang (San Francisco, CA), Rico Zörkendörfer (San Francisco, CA)
Primary Examiner: Zenia I Bennett
Application Number: 29/566,153
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: End Type, I.e., For Watch Bracelet (D11/94)