US3610488A
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Watch bank liner
Assignee: Enterprises International Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-21
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-03-21
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus applicable to the wrist of a person and having means for retaining a wrist watch and band or bracelet and for maintaining the same out of contact with the skin of the wrist while permitting easy access and readability of the watch.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Tracy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:38
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/15; B29C48/156; B29C48/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An independent, replaceable watchband liner for mounting on the wrist of a user and adapted to receive and detachably retain a wristwatch, said liner comprising a flexible base portion of a length to substantially encircle the wrist of a user, and at least one pair of spaced upstanding ribs extending along substantially the full length of said base portion, the band of the watch being mounted on said base portion and maintained between said ribs, whereby said liner is placed on the wrist of the user and a wristwatch is removably mounted on said liner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An independent, replaceable watchband liner for mounting on the wrist of a user and adapted to receive and detachably retain a wristwatch, said liner comprising a flexible base portion of a length to substantially encircle the wrist of a user, and at least one pair of spaced upstanding ribs extending along substantially the full length of said base portion, the band of the watch being mounted on said base portion and maintained between said ribs, whereby said liner is placed on the wrist of the user and a wristwatch is removably mounted on said liner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1 including an enlarged flattened end portion integrally formed at one end of said base portion and adapted to underlie the case of the wristwatch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
The structure of claim 1 including an attachment adapted to extend between the opposite ends of said base portion when the base portion has been applied to the wrist of the user, said attachment including an enlarged flattened central portion, a pair of opposed retainer means extending outwardly from opposite sides of said central portion and adapted to be disposed between said spaced ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
An independent replaceable liner for use with a wristwatch and band to maintain the watch and band out of engagement with the skin of the user, said liner comprising an elongated flexible base of a length to substantially encircle the wrist of the user, an upstanding rib located along the opposite edges of said base and extending substantially the full length thereof, said ribs being generally parallel with each other, the opposite ends of said ribs being spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the watch when the liner is on the wrist of the user, whereby said liner is placed on the wrist of the user and a wristwatch is placed on said base portion with the band of the watch located between said ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
126 words
An independent replaceable liner for use with a wristwatch and band to maintain the watch and band out of engagement with the skin of the user, said liner comprising an elongated flexible base of a length to substantially encircle the wrist of the user, an upstanding rib located along the opposite edges of said base and extending substantially the full length thereof, said ribs being generally parallel with each other, the opposite ends of said ribs being spaced apart a distance sufficient to accommodate the watch when the liner is on the wrist of the user, whereby said liner is placed on the wrist of the user and a wristwatch is placed on said base portion with the band of the watch located between said ribs.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |