Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a wearable electronic device, such as a bracelet, coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular implementation of a wearable electronic device may include a plurality of sensors configured to measure at least one health parameter of a first user associated with the wearable electronic device, and a control module in communication with the plurality of sensors. The control module includes a processor configured to receive a plurality of health parameter measurements from at least a subset of the plurality of sensors, and determine a general health state of the first user based upon the received health parameter measurements.

Abstract: A structure suitable for a portable information terminal or a wearable device is provided. In addition, an electronic device having a novel structure that can have various forms is provided. It is preferable that a buffer layer which absorbs a difference in the amount of change in form be provided between adjacent film substrates which overlap with each other. As the buffer layer, a gelled resin material, a rubber resin material, a liquid material, an air layer, or the like can be used. Furthermore, an optical film such as a polarizing film or a color filter may be used as the buffer layer. A plurality of buffer layers may be provided in an electronic device.

Abstract: A structure suitable for a portable information terminal or a wearable device is provided. In addition, an electronic device having a novel structure that can have various forms is provided. It is preferable that a buffer layer which absorbs a difference in the amount of change in form be provided between adjacent film substrates which overlap with each other. As the buffer layer, a gelled resin material, a rubber resin material, a liquid material, an air layer, or the like can be used. Furthermore, an optical film such as a polarizing film or a color filter may be used as the buffer layer. A plurality of buffer layers may be provided in an electronic device.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a wearable electronic device, such as a bracelet, coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular implementation of a wearable electronic device may include a plurality of sensors configured to measure at least one health parameter of a first user associated with the wearable electronic device, and a control module in communication with the plurality of sensors. The control module includes a processor configured to receive a plurality of health parameter measurements from at least a subset of the plurality of sensors, and determine a general health state of the first user based upon the received health parameter measurements.

Abstract: Various embodiments of removable user interfaces, electronic computing devices, and systems are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a body having a bend and a user interface area, a connector adapted to couple to a corresponding connector on an electronic device, and a plurality of conductive elements. The bend enables the user interface area to wrap around a portion of the electronic device when the connector is coupled to the corresponding connector on the electronic device. In another embodiment, a portable electronic system includes a removable user interface and an electronic computing device having a display surface, where the removable user interface is couplable to the electronic computing device such that the removable user interface is disposed over at least a part of the display surface.

Abstract: There is provided a wristband for attaching to a computer device. The wristband includes a first end configured to attach to a first side of the computer device, a second end configured to attach to a second side of the computer device, a battery, a battery connection interface configured to connect to a battery port of the computer device for providing power from the battery to the computer device, and a charging port configured to connect to an interface of an external power source to receive power from the external power source for charging the battery.

Abstract: A wearable neck device for providing environmental awareness to a user, the wearable neck device includes a flexible tube. A first stereo pair of cameras is encased in a left portion of the flexible tube and a second stereo pair of cameras is encased in a right portion of the flexible tube. A vibration motor within the flexible tube provides haptic and audio feedback to the user. A processor in the flexible tube recognizes objects from the first stereo pair of cameras and the second stereo pair of cameras. The vibration motor provides haptic and audio feedback of the items or points of interest to the user.

Abstract: A wearable device is coupled to a band including multiple modular functional band links that are each electrically and mechanically connected to one or more other of the band links and/or the wearable device and include one or more electronic components. In various implementations, the wearable device may receive identifiers from each of the band links, determine functionality available using the identifiers, and communicate with the band links to utilize the determine functionality. In some implementations, the band links may include multiple different output devices and the wearable device may determine to provide an output pattern and signal the respective output devices according to the output pattern. In various implementations, the band links may include multiple different input devices and the wearable device may receive input indications from the input devices and perform an action based on a pattern in which the input indications were detected by the respective input devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an intelligent bracelet for attracting a baby's attention, and this bracelet comprises a circular main body, in which a microcomputer controlled circuit is provided, and an USB interface, a button, a loudspeaker, a microphone and a memory are connected by the microcomputer controlled circuit; the inner sidewall of the circular main body is surrounded by a plate jacket with protrusion, and the plate jacket has a jacket hole in its central part, which can be attached around any round item for self-fixation; and this bracelet has a phonating function.

Abstract: A lighting assembly that incorporates a high brightness LED in a compact assembly that is sealed and sufficiently durable for a continuous operational range of between 350 feet below sea level and 35,000 feet above sea level. Further, the flashlight of the present invention includes a novel modular interface arrangement that allows the flashlight to be interfaced with a variety of different equipment or reconfigured in order to facilitate use for different functionality such as a marker light, a runway indicator light or a weapon mounted light.

Abstract: An intravenous catheter introducing device includes a needle hub slidably inserted into a barrel and holding a needle cannula, a biasing member disposed to bias the needle hub to a rear position so as to retract the needle cannula in the barrel, and an easy release unit including an engaging wall segment which is attached to an outer surface of the barrel, two flexible squeezed wall segments which extend from the engaging wall segment and which is squeezable so as to move two latch members to steer clear of a retained end of the needle hub through an access hole in the barrel, thereby permitting the biasing member to bias the needle hub towards the rear position.

Abstract: A wearable modular interface strap device for supporting multiple module units comprising a flexible strap with a plurality of electrically connected nodes acting as docking points to serial bus interface and mechanically connect removable modules, with the strap being 10 mechanically lockable in a loop by a clasp containing hub and host circuitry to enable network communication between modules and to a universal connector plug for recharging and data-exchange when the connector plug has been released from the clasp. Said strap containing a plurality of electrical wires between control circuitry and nodes and arranged to be wearable as a wristband, alternatively as a wrist device that when opened forms a curved handset with audio input and outputs at alternate ends, or arranged in a necklace configuration.

Abstract: A buckle device for a skate comprises an adjustable receptor fixed to a side of an upper of a boot of a skate, a strap, and a tensioning/releasing mechanism. The tensioning/releasing mechanism comprises a base and a release arm. The base is fixed to another side of the upper of the boot and includes a pivotal seat on an end thereof. The release arm has a first end and a second end pivotally engaged with the pivotal seat. The strap has an end pivoted to the release arm. The release arm is movable between a tensioning position in which the release arm is retained in place relative to the base and the strap is tensioned and a detaching position in which the strap is not tensioned. The second end of the release arm is detachable from the pivotal seat when the release arm is in the detaching position.

Abstract: A frame clamp for an anchor strap assembly (10) for a manufactured home (70) having a frame member (74), such as an I-beam (75), and supported above ground (99), such as by piers (91). Anchor strap assembly (10) includes elongate anchor strap (30) connecting a ground anchor (20) to frame clamp (40). Ground anchor (20) includes head (22) fixed near ground (99) to the side of beam (75). Clamp (40) attaches top end (34) of strap (30) to beam (75) and comprises stationary jaw (42) and movable jaw (60) joined such that movable jaw (60) to which strap (30) is attached is pivotable about axis (58) perpendicular to the plane of strap (30) and such that movable jaw (60) is hinged such that tensioning strap (30) clamps beam (75) between jaws (42,61). Clamp (40) is easily attached and prevents strap breakage during home movement such as during an earthquake or storm.

Abstract: A mobile measuring instrument that can be worn on the body of persons with a springless holder (1) for detachable fastening to pieces of clothing, with the following features: a plate (8) has a recess (9) with a cutout on one of two shorter sides; a flat slide element has a guide element (12) and is displaceably connected with same to the plate (8) via the cutout (10); both the plate (8) and the slide element (11) are provided with mutually parallel pins (2, 3; 4, 5) on the opposite, longer sides of the plate (8); the pins (2, 3) of the plate (8) are held stationarily rotatably in the housing (6) of the measuring instrument (7); and the pins (4, 5) of the slide element (11), which are arranged in two guides (17) in the housing (6) of the measuring instrument (7), are displaced between a maximum and a minimum distance from the pins (2, 3) of the plate (8), depending on the path of displacement of the slide element (11).

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for an electronic device used in carrying a small electronic device while attaching it to a wearing belt or cloth, the holder having: a base provided with one surface for holding the electronic device and another surface including bearing parts and a flexible springy movable part; and a clip provided with rotation shafts to be fitted into the bearing parts and a concave part to be engaged with a tip of the flexible springy movable part.

Abstract: Clip has first and second elongate members, each with first and second opposing ends. The first ends of the members are in general registry, and the second ends of the members are in general registry. A pivoting spring connects the members under tension such that the members generally remain in a closed position with respect to each of their first ends and open with respect to each of their second ends. The members can be moved relative the pivoting spring such that the first ends are drawn open and the second ends are drawn to a more closed position. The first member has an attaching material thereon such that the clip can be attached to a suitable solid surface. In one case, the attaching material is non-magnetic. It may, however, be reversibly attaching, for an illustrative example, being part of a hook-and-loop material. The clip may contain advertisement or other indicia thereon.

Abstract: A portable device having a multi-function belt clip assembly includes a leaf spring 16 having a first end 18 and a second end 20; a housing 14 which has a recess 22 to engage the first end 18 of the leaf spring 16; and a belt clip 12 which has a recess 24 which is used to engage the second end 20 of the leaf spring 16, wherein the leaf spring 16 is adapted to hold the belt clip 12 in a closed position. The leaf spring 16 further allows opening the belt clip 12 from the closed position to engage a belt, and to spring closed when the opening of the belt clip 12 is constrained below a predetermined angular displacement 34. The leaf spring 16 enables the belt clip 12 to remain latched in an open position when the opening of the belt clip 12 exceeds the predetermined angular displacement 34.

Abstract: A holster for a pager has a main body portion and further has a loop for receiving the end of the user's belt therethrough. The main body portion of the holster has a pair of spaced-apart openings including a first (upper) opening and a second (lower) opening, the latter being formed as a slot. The belt clip of a pager is received in the upper opening, and an inturned end of the pager's belt clip is received in the lower opening (preferably with a slight interference fit) to preclude an inadvertent dislodgement of the pager. The holster also accommodates a cell phone.

Abstract: A clip is disclosed for securing a device to a support structure. The clip assembly includes a clip for pivoting about a pivoting axis, wherein the clip includes a securing end for engaging the support structure. A base is attached to the device, for receiving the clip. A biasing member is received between the base and the clip, for biasing the securing end of the clip toward the base, to secure the support structure therebetween. The clip assembly includes a first mating structure, formed on the clip, for attaching to a second mating structure formed on the base. The first and second mating structures are attached by sliding into engagement along the direction of the pivoting axis.

Abstract: A stethoscope supporting device is provided including a back plate and front portion for securing a stethoscope to the back plate. Connected to the back plate is a clip for securing the same on an article of clothing.

Abstract: A holding device comprises a clip, and a flexible cord. The cord is looped upon itself and its ends are received in a trough on a stem of the clip. The trough has laterally spaced tabs which are crimped over the ends of the cord to secure the cord to the clip. A metal tube is crimped over the trough and the cord ends, and shrink tubing is fitted over the metal tube.

Abstract: A clip is provided for releasably securing an article of personal use, the article having a stud with a head spaced from the article. The clip includes a base connectable to a strap and a spring member biased against the base. The base includes a recess hole adapted to receive the stud head. The spring member includes a slot therein extending to an end substantially aligned with the recess hole, with the aligned end of the slot having a first width less than a diameter of the stud head.

Abstract: An identification holder is provided for securing a slotted identification badge and at least one pinned insignia to an item of clothing. The identification holder includes a base member defining a broad portion and an elongate portion depending therefrom. The elongate portion has a reduced width relative to the broad portion and is adapted to extend through the slot of an identification badge to thereby mount the identification badge to the elongate portion. A clip is provided for attaching the identification holder to an item of clothing. A pair of cooperating interlocking members are provided for securing the identification badge to the elongate portion. The broad portion of the base member defines at least one aperture therethrough adapted and arranged to receive the pin of an insignia whereby the insignia is positioned proximate to the identification badge for easy readability.

Abstract: A spring biased clip is provided for eyeglasses or eyewear to hold the eyewear securely in a fabric pocket when not in use. The fabric engaging end of the clip is normally held in a recess in the side of the temple where it will not inadvertently snag items, and where it will be inconspicuous. The fabric engaging end of the clip moves outward beyond the surface of the temple when the opposite end of the clip is depressed by a finger. In this position, the clip is easily slipped over the fabric edge of a pocket without applying any force to the fabric. This enables the clip to be provided with a strong spring for securely holding the eyewear.

Abstract: A belt clip (100) use with an electronic device includes an attachment member (101) for securing the electric device to a fixed object such as a person's belt. The attachment member (101) includes a protective cover retention area (107) for enabling a protective cover (13), that is used as a port or dust cover for protecting unused electrical connectors, to be frictionally engaged therein.

Abstract: A clip is fixed on the front or rear case, so as to obtain elastic force between clip and the surface of the case in order to suspend the body of a portable communication terminal on the clothes or bags. The clip is a molded synthetic resin which is itself elastic. Further, there is formed, on the front or rear case, a pocket which puts in a base portion of the clip from the side direction of the case. Further, a window portion is formed for guiding an elastic supporting portion of the clip from the pocket to the outer surface of the case. Furthermore, there is formed, on a base portion of the clip, a screw fixing portion which is inserted into the pocket and is fixed to one of the cases at the position of a screw insertion portion of the other case by using a screw.

Abstract: A clip (10) for attaching a portable electronic device (50) to an article of clothing. Clip (10) has a latch member (12) and a mount guide (14). Retainers (22,24) of latch member (12) engages an engagement member (62) on a housing (52) for device (50). Coaction between mount guide (14) and a housing guide (54) guides movement between clip (10) and housing (52) for complementary engagement of latch member (12) to engagement member (62). Latch member (12) resiliently couples to mount guide (14) to allow for movement away from engagement member (62) using lever actuator (20). Thereafter, housing (52) can then be moved to a releasable position from which device (50) can be dismounted. Clip (10) also has a lock (70) to prevent movement of latch member (12) away from engagement member (62) for a locked position when device (50) is mounted to clip (10).

Abstract: A key holder and belt attachment device having a body with two legs and a push button in the second leg of the body. The push button is mounted and slidable within the second leg to abut a swinging catch member which allows removal of the belt from a U-shaped slot created by the legs of the body. The swinging catch member is pivotally attached to the second leg and may be biased to the closed position where the belt is held within the slot of the body. The spring-biased push button may close off a second opening of the body which retains keys.

Abstract: A tie-down strap frame connector (10) for use in a stabilizing foundation system (12) for a manufactured home (14) which comprises a frame including at least one flanged support beam (16). The tie-down strap frame connector comprises a hook portion (40) adapted to latch about a flange (58) of the manufactured home support beam, a strap slot (52) adapted to receive a tie-down strap (26) of the stabilizing foundation system, and means for altering the orientation of the strap slot relative to the hook portion so that the tie-down strap can be arranged in non-perpendicular orientations with respect to the manufactured home without creating a torsional stress concentration within the tie-down strap.

Abstract: An adjustable length belt clip construction 10 adapted to receive a plurality of belts 100 having different widths. The construction 10 includes a main clip unit 11 having a clip member 40 hingedly connected to a backing plate member 20 wherein both the clip member 40 and the backing plate member 20 are provided with extension elements 43 and 24, respectively, that can be adjusted to vary the effective length of the main clip unit 11. The backing plate member 20 is adapted to releasably receive different decorative face plate units 12.

Abstract: An improved end fastener for attaching the end of an eyeglass-holder cord to a temple leg of eyeglasses includes an elongated elastomeric body having a double-tapered slot for resiliently mounting the body about a temple leg. The slot has a slotted narrow web at the narrowest location. A hole in the body holds a connector ring to connect the body to an end of the holder cord via an eyelet of a cord-end cap. Molding of the double-tapered slot includes use of two opposed, tapered cores, each disposed in a half-cavity of the mold.

Abstract: A wearable multi-purpose clamp includes a substantially planar base hingedly connected to a movable jaw and carries a spring clip, an L-shaped lever and a ring support. The base, movable jaw and L-shaped lever together bear a loose resemblance to a clamp for use with suspenders (e.g., for attachment to the waist band of the pants). The base includes a base jaw, a base central aperture and has first and second opposing perpendicular journal tabs, each with a coaxial journal hole therethrough. The base also preferably includes first and second elongate raised salient features which are disposed substantially parallel to the base sidewalls and to one another and are spaced apart by a selected spacing defining a groove or trough therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention is a locking belt attachment assembly for an electronics device that allows the electronic device to be attached to a person's belt and that locks the electronic device into a vertical position, thus preventing rotation while the electronic device is on the person's belt. In an embodiment, the locking belt attachment assembly employs two pieces: a clip and a cleat. An attachment post on the cleat is designed to be selectively inserted into a slot on the belt clip, but once fully inserted into the slot, the attachment post may rotate. For the attachment post to be insertable in the slot, the electronic device is rotated to a 90 degree angle from the clip, positioning the attachment post in an insertable position relative to the slot.

Abstract: A socket retaining mechanism to allow maintenance or construction personnel to quickly identify and gain access to a particularly sized socket. The present invention provides a socket retaining mechanism, preferably adapted to be worn on a utility belt, wherein a plurality of socket retaining mechanisms are strung from the utility belt, with each socket retainer being adapted to hold a particular socket. Each socket retainer includes means for retaining a socket thereon, and means for releasing a socket therefrom when it is so desired by the worker. As opposed to prior art systems, the present system increases the efficiency of the worker in that less time is required for searching for the socket of interest.

Abstract: A belt mounted hat clip is provided including a rear portion having belt coupling mechanism for being removably mounted to a belt. A front portion is included having a rest orientation for gripping a visor of a hat and a biased orientation for allowing the hat to be removed.

Abstract: A thin plastic card, with passive and aggressive Velcro patches on the front and back, FIG. 1,3 and FIG. 1,4 respectively, is connected to a spring-loaded reel mechanism FIG. 1,1 which contains a retractable cord FIG. 1,8. Said reel mechanism is attached to the person as evidenced in FIG. 3,1. The plastic card FIG. 1,2, is then extended by pulling on the retractable cord in FIG. 1,8 of the reel mechanism. When fully extended, FIG. 4, and passive and aggressive Velcro on the glove is mated and attached to the corresponding passive and aggressive Velcro on the plastic card. Once secured, the golf glove is returned to its resting position on the hip, FIG. 3,11.

Abstract: An eyeglass holder attachable to an article of clothing worn by the user for suspending a pair of eyeglasses. The eyeglasses are suspended facing upwardly and supported by the bridge of the eyeglasses with the temples either open and downwardly extending or folded closed. When open, the temples are supported from substantial movement against the body of the user. A biasingly positionable retaining member holds the bridge from substantial movement as well. One embodiment (preferred) holds the temples in the closed position for better protection thereof.

Abstract: A holder assembly for cellular phones is disclosed. The holder assembly allows a cellular phone to be smoothly rotated around a holding button in either direction when a user, having the phone on his belt, is seated and presses against the top end of the phone. Therefore, the holder assembly allows the phone to be almost free from pressing against a user's body when the user is seated. The holder assembly overloads or tensions neither the clip of the holder nor a user's belt, thereby allowing the clip to be free from being deformed and the user's belt to be free from being unexpectedly torn. The holding button may be attached to a cellular phone or a phone case.

Abstract: A housing assembly (100) includes a housing having a selective call receiver (200) therein, a raised ridge (108) coupled to the housing, the raised ridge having under cut side walls (115, 117) forming a tapered recess (114) open at one end. Additionally, the housing assembly includes a latch (106) coupled to the housing, the latch centered about the under cut side walls and having a detent (110) at an end opposite to the raised ridge. An elongated mounting clip (120) coupled to a base plate (118) is used for engagement with the housing. To accomplish this, the base plate is dimensioned to insert within the under cut side walls of the raised ridge and to engage with the detent for latching the elongated mounting clip to the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microphone clip connecting structure mainly including a microphone back cover having a round recess, a rotational disk rotatably received in the round recess, and a clip assembled to the rotational disk. A plurality of locating holes and a sunken hole deeper than the locating holes are spaced around the round recess. The rotational disk has a retaining hook and a retaining block at each side of its top surface, defining a mortise space between them. A locating projection extends from a bottom of the retaining block into one of the locating holes or the sunken hole. When the rotational disk is turned with the locating projections extend into two of the locating holes, the rotational disk is temporarily fixed in place.

Abstract: A system for securely attaching a portable device to the clothing of a user is provided. The system utilizes an adjustable separator located between the first end of a portable device mounting clip and the device housing. By controlling the amount that the first end of the clip can be depressed, the separator also controls the size of the gap between the second end of the clip and the device housing. If the user wants to lock the clip in place, the separator is adjusted to prevent any movement in the first end of the clip.

Abstract: A double locking device of a belt clip having a lever provided with a hinge opening through which a hinge shaft passes; a belt clip holder for engaging the lever with a pager housing, the belt clip holder being provided with the hinge opening, a guide projection, an groove, a hanging rib and a hanging projection; the pager housing including a guide rail into which the guide projection of the belt clip holder slides, a hanging recess, an opening provided with a tension part having a protrusion on a side of the guide rail, and a guide channel situated between the opening and the guide rail; a locker including a protrusion adapted to be in contact with the protrusion of the tension part and a stopper adapted to be slid into the guide channel and to be put into the groove of the belt clip holder, thereby to lock the belt clip holder into the pager housing, the locker being engaged into the opening of the pager housing and locking the belt clip holder slid into the guide rail; and a coil spring having the lever tu

Abstract: An attachment for mounting an object on a belt or the like, including a spring clip having a U-shape with first and second arms joined at a bight, an arrangement for mounting the first arm of the clip on a face of the object, a pin support carried on the object, the pin support having spaced arms projecting from the face of the object and aligned openings in the spaced arms, and a pin for positioning in the aligned openings for maintaining the free end of the second arm in position between the pin and the face of the object. The free end of the second arm has an inward bend towards the first arm and an outward bend away from the first arm defining a groove for receiving the pin.

Abstract: A belt clip (100) attaches to a communication device to be worn by a user. The belt clip (100) includes a base (104) and a flexible latch (106). The base (104) is comprised of a pair of rails (108) that has a pair of skies (110). The pair of rails (108) attach to a battery housing (116) via a pair of slots (120). The belt clip (100) is prevented from moving due to the pair of stop bars (110) being pressed against a pair of posts (124) and secondarily, if the posts are damaged, the stop tabs (110) will press against a pair of casting stops (126). The belt clip is designed to fail or detach before permanently damaging the battery housing. If the belt clip (100) is detached due to extreme pulling, it may be replaced back into the still usable battery housing (116) without the use of a tool.

Abstract: Binoculars having a neck strap and a pair of connectors removeably connecting opposite ends of the neck strap to a body of the binoculars. Each connector including a male member and a female member with associated structural members permitting each male member to be used with only one female member. Each male member being fixedly joined to opposite ends of said strap. Each of said connectors being low profile when the members are joined and appearing to be an integrated and structural part of the binoculars body.

Abstract: A hand-held portable device to assist in putting on jewelry of the type having a clasp at one end and a receiver at the other and being flexible therebetween. The device is in the form of a rigid elongated member with a stabilizing fin at one end and a clamp at the other. The method of using the device to put on a bracelet whereby the receiver is held in the clamp, the device grasped in the hand to receive the bracelet, the bracelet brought around the wrist and the clasp brought in proximity to the receiver and fastened. The device is thereafter released and removed. The similar method of using the device to put on a neckchain. The device can be used by most persons including those with limited dexterity.

Abstract: A portable electronic device (50)that ergonomically attaches to an external article (64)includes a housing (52) for containing the portable electronic device and an ergonomic attachment device (51) for attaching the portable electronic device to the external article. The ergonomic attachment device includes a first portion (54) coupled to a contact portion (52) on the portable electronic device, wherein the first portion has a first end (58) and a second end (60) and a second portion (56) having a first end hinged to the first end of the first portion and a second end (62) that clasps with the second end of the first portion, wherein the first portion and the second portion form a button holder that can ergonomically mount upon a button on the external article.

Abstract: A receiving section for receiving a chain clap is provided not in a portable terminal unit itself, but in a belt clip to be clamped to a portable terminal unit, and the receiving section is integrated with the belt clip with molded resin.