Watch Attaching Means Secured To Watchcase Pin Patents (Class 224/180)
  • Patent number: 11653747
    Abstract: Provided is a disclosure for a multi-attachment accessory holder that includes a main body configured to couple a first side of the main body to an accessory device. The main body is configured to hold a magnet, and the main body includes one or more coupling points for attaching an ancillary accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Michael V. Hoeger
  • Patent number: 9010593
    Abstract: System for connecting a bracelet to a watch case by means of a link, the watch case comprising a caseband and a back cover, the link comprising a first hollow element and a second element partly nesting in the first hollow element, the first hollow element carrying a first means of fastening to the watch case and the second element carrying a second means of fastening to an adjacent bracelet link, characterized in that the watch case includes a mechanical device arranged to pivot the second element about a transverse axis to the longitudinal direction of the bracelet, the second element transmitting the pivoting motion thereof to the first element which pivots in turn and which is pressed against the caseband of the watch case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AG
    Inventor: Philipp Tschumi
  • Patent number: 8967437
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wimo Labs LLC
    Inventor: Scott H. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8191209
    Abstract: A clasp (3) for a wristband (1) including a flap (4) attachable to the wristband (1) or formed integrally with the wristband, which flap is wrappable around a fastening element of a counterpart and exhibits an end region (6) which is attachable to an initial region (5) of the flap (4) via a snap connection or latch connection, respectively, for clasping the fastening element, with a loop being formed. The snap connection or latch connection, respectively, is designed so as to be detachable and the end region (6) of the flap (4) and/or the initial region (5) of the flap (4)—which can be contacted with the end region (6)—is/are provided with an adhesive (15) on its or their inside(s) which is covered with a detachable film (16), wherein, however, interlocking parts (11, 12) of the snap connection or latch connection, respectively, are free from adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Hirsch Armbänder GmbH
    Inventor: Sima Wolfgang
  • Patent number: 8007165
    Abstract: A releasable coupling assembly for securing a wristband to a watchcase. A pair of lug members extending from a top and a bottom sidewall of the watchcase provides respective alignment slots. The respective ends of a flexible wristband include a rigid connector member and guide pins registrable with the alignment slots. The sidewall has a notched surface adapted for engaging a complementary raised surface of the connector member to securely position the wristband with respect to the watchcase. A locking pin is selectively insertable through an aperture in one of said lug members and threadably connected to the other of said lug members to form an integral connection with the watchcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Invicta Watch Company of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Eyal Lalo
  • Patent number: 8002461
    Abstract: A watchband attaching structure includes paired projections provided on a case-side end part of a watchband and having coaxial first through-holes, and an intermediate part provided at a predetermined position on an outer circumference of a wristwatch case, placed between the projections, and having a second through-hole coaxial to the first holes. A diameter of the second hole is smaller than that of the first hole. Headed first and second screw members inserted into center holes of first and second tubular members are introduced into the first holes of the projections and the second hole of the intermediate part from both sides thereof. Male threads and female threads of the distal ends of the first and second members are connected to each other in the second hole while the heads thereof with the first and second tubular members are arranged in the first holes of the projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Casio Computer Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Masaaki Kitahara, Masato Ueno
  • Patent number: 7507018
    Abstract: To provide a wristwatch in which an attachment/detachment operation of an end piece of a band in regard to bow feet of a case band is easy. A concave part is formed in a back face of an end piece of a band and, under a state in which the piece is received in a bow crotch between adjoining bow feet, through-holes facing on attachment holes of the bow feet are respectively provided in side walls of the piece. The rotation member is rotatably held in the concave part. From one end to the other end, one pair of cam holes of shapes in which distances in regard to a center of a rotation member become gradually small are point-symmetrically provided in the rotation member, and a rotation operation groove is provided between these cam holes. Connection end parts of one pair of connection members forming L-shapes are passed through the through-holes, and cam follower end parts of the connection members are inserted into the cam holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshio Hozumi, Nobukazu Omori
  • Publication number: 20080210722
    Abstract: A band with a reinforced construction. The band has an attachment portion that defines a connector bar passage, a reinforcement pin passage and a reinforcement plate recess intersecting both the connector bar passage and the reinforcement pin passage. The band also has a reinforcement plate and a reinforcement pin. The reinforcement plate defines a connector bar aperture and a reinforcement pin aperture, and is positioned within the reinforcement plate recess such that the connector bar aperture intersects the connector bar passage and the reinforcement pin aperture intersects the reinforcement pin passage. Typically, the reinforcement plate is formed from a resilient material, such as metal or hard plastic. The reinforcement pin is positioned within the reinforcement pin passage such that the reinforcement pin extends through the reinforcement pin aperture of the reinforcement plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicants: NIKE, Inc., Fair Legend Electronics Limited
    Inventors: James A. Ishihara, Jason Lane Johnson, Dexter M. Balansag, So Chi Chuen
  • Patent number: 7380979
    Abstract: A wristwatch has a watch case having two outwardly extending projections between which is inserted an end portion of a watch band. Two pins are disposed in the end portion and slideable outwardly to engage in holes provided in the projections to detachably connect the watch band to the watch case. A cam body is disposed within a cavity in the end portion and has an elliptic cam face so that when the cam body is turned to a first position, the cam face slides the pins outwardly to engage in the holes in the projections and when the cam body is turned 90 degrees to a second position, spring members urge the projections inwardly out of engagement with the holes in the projections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Haruki Hiranuma, Kinshuroh Itoh
  • Patent number: 7210844
    Abstract: To provide a wristwatch in which a band can be easily attached to and detached from a case band without using an exclusive tool, in which a sufficient attachment strength with respect to the case band can be ensured, and moreover whose use feeling is good. Bow feet each of which has an attachment hole are protrusively provided in a case band, and a bow crotch receiving an end piece (case band connection end part) of a band capable of being attached to and detached from the case band so as to be capable of being put in and taken out is formed between the bow feet. An operation opening is provided in the end piece. A coupler having possessed a tubular rotation body and coupling axles is internally mounted in the end piece. The tubular rotation body has female screws, and the coupling axles are meshed with these female screws. The tubular rotation body is provided while facing on the operation opening, and manual-rotation-operated from an outside of the end piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Haruki Hiranuma, Nobukazu Omori
  • Patent number: 7201020
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Andrew Frank
  • Patent number: 7107790
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Andrew Frank
  • Patent number: 6913411
    Abstract: A coupling structure of a watch band in which a coupling member such as a coupling pin or a hair pin does not sup from a coupling hole even if a user practices strenuous sports or a rotation and a twist are always applied to the coupling portion due to use for years, and a method of manufacturing a piece member for the band coupling structure. In a coupling structure of a band comprising a plurality of piece members, a projection protruded in a central direction of a coupling hole from an internal wall of the coupling hole is formed on an outer end of the coupling hole in the piece member positioned on an outside in a transverse direction, and a coupling member is inserted in the coupling hole provided in the transverse direction of the piece member and is engaged with the projection, thereby coupling the piece members to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jindai Yamakawa, Mamoru Sano, Hideo Taguchi
  • Patent number: 6606769
    Abstract: A carabiner designed for use with strap or webbing is disclosed. The carabiner includes a trimmed feature that is incorporated into a straight portion of the body where strap or webbing can be attached. The strap or webbing can be looped around the trimmed feature and sewn tight, thereby effecting a permanent and slip-free attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: James A. Harris
  • Patent number: 6328188
    Abstract: A removable link for use in an arrangement comprising a plurality of interlocking links is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Timex Group B.V.
    Inventors: George S. Boznos, Fong Hay Lo
  • Patent number: 6158884
    Abstract: A portable electronic device adapted to be worn on a user's wrist including an electronic unit including a transceiver for receiving and transmitting messages and a watch included within the electronic unit having movements for displaying a time of day. A wrist band including a plurality of electrically conductive fibers is electrically coupled to the electronic unit thereby creating an electronic circuit. A power source is integrated with the plurality of electrically conductive fibers fabricating the wrist band. At least one display is integrated with the electronic unit for the display of informative data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Lebby, Karen E. Jachimowicz, Davis H. Hartman
  • Patent number: 5639000
    Abstract: The watch band assembly includes a pair of buckle devices and a strap assembly. The buckle devices are fabricated to be a one piece structure which are adapted to be removably secured to opposite ends of a conventional watch. Extending outwardly from the buckle devices are studs that are adapted to receive and maintain the strap assembly. The strap assembly is comprised of at least one elongated tubular member having opposite ends. These ends are adapted to be releasably secured to the buckle devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Inventors: V. Robin McDaniel, O. Kevin McDaniel
  • Patent number: 5540367
    Abstract: A carrier for watches is disclosed including a loop for engaging the clothing of a wearer and a hanger suspended by the loop. The hanger is dimensioned to support a watch inverted. In one embodiment, the hanger partially encloses and engages the outer surface of the watch case. In a second embodiment, the hanger engages a pin on the six o'clock position pin openings of a wrist watch (with strap removed). In another embodiment, the hanger encloses the watch in a clamshell like fashion. In still another embodiment, a molded hanger of flexible material such as rubber or flexible plastic is formed with a recess to receive a watch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: LOOP
    Inventor: William A. Kauker
  • Patent number: 5102023
    Abstract: A combination watch/waist belt capable of use with interchangeable faceplates and watches having an upside down, flip-up watch face spring hinged in its watch housing for the wearer's release to a time determining position at the wearer's will wherein the watch face can be read right side up by merely a downward glance by the wearer while the watch face is hingedly retained in a position normal to viz., approximatley 90.degree. to, that of its housing. The watch is mounted on the central portion of the belt at the front of the wearer's waist. A quick release device located adjacent the watch housing, permits easy disengagement of a given faceplate and replacement with another thus offering the fashion conscious wearer a variety of belt/watch ensembles for fashion coordination. The present watch/waist belt can be worn by both sexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Inventor: Tuan D. Nguyen
  • Patent number: 4847820
    Abstract: A watch case has attachment lugs on opposite ends thereof, a flexible resilient watch band with attachment ends, first means pivotably connecting one attachment end of the watch band to the lugs on the six o'clock end of the watch case, and second means pivotably connecting the other attachment end of the watch band to the lugs on the twelve o'clock end of the watch case and having abutment means limiting pivoting on the twelve o'clock lugs so as to require more resilient flexing of the watch band on the twelve o'clock end than on the six o'clock end as the band curves toward the wearer's wrist, whereby tendency of the more flexed end to unflex displaces the watch case in a preferred direction on the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Timex Corporation
    Inventors: Tom Thinesen, John Houlihan, Judith Reichel, Fred Olsen
  • Patent number: 4794577
    Abstract: To avoid having to pierce them, which would be detrimental to their mechanical resistance to pull, the end portions (5, 6) of the wristlet are retained in slots (3, 4) provided in the watch-case middle (1) by pins (7, 8) partly accommodated in grooves (9, 10) formed in one surface of the slots (3, 4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: ETA SA Fabriques d'Ebauches
    Inventor: Clement Meyrat
  • Patent number: 4326280
    Abstract: The invention provides a device for convenient mounting of an ordinary wrist watch on a belt. The watch is mounted within a case having a belt bracket and a hinged protective cover. The watch is hingedly mounted on one of its conventional strap pins to the inside of the protective cover. Both hinged mountings are spring biased to urge the protective cover and watch to a normal closed position. The other conventional strap pin of the watch retains a strap which hangs freely from the case, to provide a convenient handle to open the case and pull the watch into view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1982
    Inventor: Dale E. Perry, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4213548
    Abstract: A watchband which is insulative against static electricity and which is characterized by having a relatively wide band upon which a wrist watch may be supported by a strap much narrower than the band and having wrist watch pin-retaining loops projecting through the band, the entire item being constructed of the material currently merchandised under the trademark VELCRO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1980
    Inventor: Bruce G. Wood