Abstract: A versatile smart device holder that secures the device to a user while offering enhanced protection during physical activity as compared to conventional device bands and holders. The device holder is suitable to wear in a number of locations, such as across the bicep, the forearm, leg, ankle, or the wrist. The device holder comprises a band made of flexible material and a frame permanently or removably embedded within or attached to the band that is capable of securely holding the electronic device in place.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable charging device for a smartwatch, including: a cradle including an accommodation groove in which a main body of a smartwatch is accommodated; and a wireless charging module mounted in the cradle to be attached to or detached from the cradle by an attachment-detachment unit and configured to generate an electromagnetic field to charge a battery embedded in the main body of the smartwatch.

Abstract: A lock mechanism includes a chain component and a lock connector component. The chain component has a head portion at one end. The lock connector component has a button portion, an accommodating space, and an opening disposed on a side adjacent to the button portion, wherein the opening space connects to the accommodating space. When the button portion is operated in a pressed state, the button portion is configured to block the head portion from entering or exiting the accommodating space via the opening. When the button portion is operated in a depressed state, the button portion is configured to allow the head portion to enter or exit the accommodating space via the opening.

Abstract: A device and method thereof for protecting watches and similar articles is provided. The device comprises a tubular support cushion (12) having a first end (122) and a second end (124); a tubular protective sheath (14) having a first end (142) and a second end (144), wherein the first end (142) of the protective sheath is integrally connected to the first end (122) of the support cushion; wherein the support cushion (12) has a suitable thickness and size for fitting one or more articles to be protected thereon and providing support therefor; and wherein the protective sheath (14) is foldable toward the second end (124) of the support cushion to cover at least a portion of the support cushion on which the article fitted, and when the folded protective sheath is on the exterior of the device, it protects the article on the support cushion. The device provides easy, practical and secure presentation, storage and protection for the precious articles when they are not worn.

Abstract: A display assembly includes a display selectively displaying human-readable indicia on a face thereof and a cover disposed over the display. The cover has a homogeneous surface over the entire face of the display. The display assembly is controllable between an inactive state and an active state. In the inactive state, the face of the display is not viewable through the cover, and in the active state, the indicia are viewable through the cover.

Abstract: A crown for timepieces which has improved sealing regardless of its position. To achieve this, the crown includes a tube; a cap including a cover and an axial skirt; a sealing gasket disposed between the screwed or pressed-in tube and the axial skirt of the cap; a pipe fixed to the cap, the pipe and the cap forming an assembly able to be placed in different axial positions relative to the screwed or pressed-in tube; wherein the crown further includes a guide ring integral with one end of the screwed or pressed-in tube, the guide ring including a bearing surface arranged to exert an axial pressure on the sealing gasket in one of the axial positions of the cap.

Abstract: Watch comprising a watchband fixed to a case, this watchband comprising an extending strand, and a buckle arranged to encircle a case or an element protruding from this watchband, formed by this extending strand or by an added buckle, and the buckle comprises a stop surface arranged to cooperate, in a fastened position, either with a first complementary stop surface of a case, or with a second complementary stop surface comprised in the protruding element of the watchband.

Abstract: At least one thermoelectric assembly controlled by a microprocessor and disposed on a thermal conduction pad configured to conduct energy to and from the thermoelectric assembly and adjacent the treatment area positioned with removable electronics and a breathable liner. The hot intensity, cold intensity and time delay between sequences can also be selected as well as alternating temperature sequences with both vibration and tension monitoring to promote blood flow and speed up healing.

Abstract: An alarm wristwatch including a watch, a strap having an extent, a mechanism for increasing and decreasing the extent of the strap, and a circuitry for controlling the mechanism to intermittently increase and decrease the extent of the strap, thereby increasing and decreasing a pressure of the strap on a user's wrist, resulting in attracting the user's attention, while not attracting other persons' attention.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body, a housing, and two connection elements fixed to the housing. The connection element includes a body and at least one elastic protrusion protruding from one side of the body. When mounting the main body to the housing, the elastic protrusion of the connection element is deformed to generate elastic force to fix the main body to the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device holder having a retention member for retaining an electronic device, such as an MP3 player, preferably an Apple® IPod nano having a multi-touch color screen, and a strap or shank attached to the retention member to allow fastening to an object, such as a user's wrist or a chain, is disclosed. The device may be secured by friction fitting into a recessed area having two ridges to engage the device along two edges. The device may be inserted by sliding or snap fitting into the recessed area. An opening along the back of the recessed area allows the device to be pushed laterally or vertically from the retention member. Alternatively, the retention member may be a two-piece frame which partially encloses the device. The frame pieces affix to either a wristband strap or a carabiner clip shank as they are secured to one another.

Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.

Abstract: A holding structure including a first band and a second band used with a prior art device such as a watch casing. The first band includes a first end with connecting elements of the casing, and a buckle and a bar. The first band defines an angle such that when the device is placed upon the top of the wearer's hand the first band downwardly extends below the individual's fifth or smallest finger immediately above the wearer's wrist. The second band attaches to the casing and first and second band members. The buckle is attached to one of a plurality of holes in the second band member such that the first band and second band member encircle the wearer's hand below the base of the wearer's thumb. The first band member passes between the wearer's thumb and index finger such that a clasp extends around the thumb and attaches to a connecting element of the second band member below the wearer's thumb on the palm-side of the wearer's hand.

Abstract: A watch protector for protecting a wrist-watch worn around a wrist has a bottom protective panel, a top protective panel, and a watch cover portion. The bottom protective panel is adapted to be positioned around the wrist. The top protective panel fits over the bottom protective panel to surround the watchband of the wrist-watch. The watch cover portion is attached to the top protective panel to protect the watch face.

Abstract: A band that may be utilized for a timepiece, such as a watch, is disclosed. The band may have a plurality of joined links, and each link includes a cover member, an extension element, a first springbar, and a second springbar. The extension element defines a first channel and a second channel, the first springbar extends through the first channel to secure the extension element to the cover member, and the second springbar extends through the second channel to join the extension element to an adjacent cover member. In addition, the cover member is configured to join with an adjacent extension element that is separate from the extension element.

Abstract: A combination of a wristband and watch which includes a tubular wristband having an inner layer of material, an outer layer of material, and a watch placed therebetween is disclosed. The inner layer has a slit formed therein and the outer layer has an opening formed therein. The slit and opening are substantially aligned. The watch has a base and a face attached to the base. The opening includes button-hole stitching. The face includes a rim and a recess is formed between the base and the rim. Once the watch is in place, the stitching fits snugly within the recess, thereby securing the watch within the opening.

Abstract: Strap 9 and case 1 assembly destined to be worn on the wrist with the strap 9 being fixed in a removable manner at its respective ends 10 linking up with connecting portions of the case 1. At least one of the connecting portions includes a hole 8 designed to receive a fastening part 16 of a decorative item 14, the corresponding end 10 of the strap 9 projecting into the hole 8 to lock the said decorative item 14 in place.

Abstract: A new portable lap tray for securing to a user's thighs for use inside of a vehicle. The inventive device includes a tray portion having a generally rectangular configuration. The tray portion includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface has a circular recess formed therein. The tray portion is defined by a long forward edge, a long rearward edge and opposed short side edges. The long forward edge curves inwardly at a central extent thereof. The long rearward edge and the opposed short side edges have a continuous upwardly extending peripheral ridge. The tray is securable to the thighs of a user.

Abstract: The middle of the watch (1) is provided with two lateral protuberances (2, 3) each having a groove (4, 5) intended to receive the pin (6) of a piece of bracelet (7). On the middle (1) is mounted a ring (8) by means similar to that of a rotary rim. The rotary rim (8) is also provided with two lateral protuberances (9, 10) whose shape is complementary to that of the protuberances (2, 3) of the middle (1) in order to lock, and unlock the extremities of the bracelet.

Abstract: A "C" shaped adjustable watch band having a pair of opposite orientated hooks on opposite arms of the band is provided. The arms of the band may be flexed toward each other and allowed to overlap. Hooks are positioned to allow the simultaneous engagement of apertures provided on the respective overlapping arms. Because the bands attempt to spring back to their original unflexed condition, the hooks are retained within the apertures and the band is securely held together.

Abstract: A wrist strap used for carrying a pager is provided. The wrist strap includes a strap which provides accommodation for a pager within a pocket, the pager being visible through a transparent surface of a display window for reading messages from the pager. One end of the wrist strap extends to form a band and the other end is provided with a side loop. With the aid of an easy-to-use fastening system disposed on the band, the band can pass around a user's wrist and through the side loop, and then folded over the side loop to be fastened to itself. The band also forms a closure for the pocket as it passes around the user's wrist. Thus, users can wear the strap on their wrists and conveniently read the messages shown in the display window of the pager.

Abstract: The middle of the watch (1) is provided with two lateral protuberances (2, 3) each having a groove (4, 5) intended to receive the pin (6) of a piece of bracelet (7). On the middle (1) is mounted a ring (8) by means similar to that of a rotary rim. The rotary rim (8) is also provided with two lateral protuberances (9, 10) whose shape is complementary to that of the protuberances (2, 3) of the middle (1) in order to lock, and unlock the extremities of the bracelet.

Abstract: A wristwatch having a watchband (2) consists of a single piece, the free ends of which can be connected together by means of a buckle (5) and which can be attached to the bottom region of a watchcase (1) is detachable manner. A sleeve (4) which is open at both ends and extends approximately parallel to the dial face (3) of the wristwatch and through which the watchband (2) can be passed is developed in the bottom of the watchcase (1). A holding region (8) is provided approximately in the middle of the length of the watchband (2), within which holding region the watchcase (1) can be attached to the watchband (2) by elastic clamping of the watchband (2) in the sleeve (4).

Abstract: A watch case assembly includes male and female latches which correspond respectfully to the male and female latches of a tennis bracelet. In this way the male latch of the tennis bracelet can be connected to the female latch of the watch case while the female latch of the bracelet can be connected to the male latch of the watch case. To avoid an overly long bracelet plus watch case combination, part of the length of the bracelet is wrapped around part of the periphery of the watch case and held to the periphery by a bracket.

Abstract: A watch band, or other jewelry band to be worn around the arm, has, at each end, a receptacle connected to a jewelry piece, such as a watch. Each receptacle has a door which is normally locked and can be selectively opened to expose the interior of a storage compartment such for insertion of a photograph, pills or other medicinals, or the like, which are to be carried.

Abstract: A wristwatch comprises a watch body including a movement casing which contains a movement, and a cover mounted on the movement casing so as to cover the movement. A band has a fitting portion configured to fit onto the watch body, and a coupling assembly for coupling the watch body to the band when the fitting portion is fitted onto the watch body. The coupling assembly comprises two protruding portions provided at peripheral opposite positions of the cover, one of the protruding portions being provided with a through hole into which a pin is inserted, and a notch and a groove provided at opposite positions of the fitting portion so that the watch body can be secured in the fitting portion by inserting one protruding portion into the notch and setting the other protruding portion to the groove and then setting the pin through the band and the through hole.

Abstract: A child's wristwatch construction comprises a strap element which is detachably securable on a wrist of a wearer, an enlarged three-dimensional ornament element which is attached to the strap element, and a timepiece element which is attached to either the ornament element or the strap element. The ornament element is preferably made in a plush toy construction and embodied as the head of a three-dimensional character, and it is secured to the strap element so that it is hingeable between an open position wherein it is hinged outwardly and away from the strap element and a closed position wherein the timepiece element is concealed.

Abstract: A glove-mounted watch comprising in combination a glove including a wrist portion having a wrist-watch receiving area, a pair of spaced members secured to the outer surface of the wrist portion at opposite sides of the area for receiving the telescopic bracelet pins of a wrist watch, so as to secure a wrist watch in the area, a flap, having a central observation aperture smaller than the face of a wrist watch, secured to the wrist portion to fold over a wrist watch secured in the area, so that the observation aperture may become aligned with the area to enable observation of a watch therein, a first plurality of strips of resilient material is secured to the wrist portion to abut the area, a second plurality of strips of resilient material secured to the inside of the flap to engage the strips of the first plurality when the flap is folded, for closely surrounding a watch in the area, the combined thickness of the strips being less than the thickness of a watch so that when the flap is folded, the rim of the

Abstract: A magnetic device adapted to be worn on the arm or wrist for holding magnetizable items such as nails and the like. The device includes a contractible bracelet or band of elastic, perspiration-absorbent fabric material having a magnet supported externally on it. The magnet has pole pieces with exposed, coplanar outer faces. A relatively soft collar of rubber-like cushioning material encircles the magnet. The pole faces of the magnet and the interface of the collar are substantially coplanar. A separate magnetizable keeper plate is engageable with the exposed magnet outer faces to maintain the power of the magnet while the device is out of use for extended periods.