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US3706117A
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Bracelets and the like
Assignee: Gemini Investment
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Filing: 1971-07-27
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Granted: 1972-12-19
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Expires: 1991-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A bracelet comprises a flexible blade having recesses spaced therealong, a sheath slidably receiving the blade, and a clasp at a blade-receiving end of the sheath. A member incorporating a spring is slidably mounted on the clasp body between a position in which a ball is locked in a recess of the blade by the member, and a position in which the ball can be moved out of a recess by deformation of the spring.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Axisa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:36
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/20; A44B11/22; A44B11/226; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/18; A44C5/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/43; Y10S24/47; Y10S24/48; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2143; Y10T24/2145; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A bracelet (as hereinbefore defined) comprising a flexible blade having a plurality of longitudinally spaced recesses, a sheath slidably receiving the blade, and a clasp comprising: a body having a slot for paSsage of the blade; housing in the body for a ball adapted to cooperate with the recesses in the blade; and a member incorporating a spring being slidably mounted on the body between a first position in which the ball bears against the spring and allows movement of the blade relative to the sheath and clasp by deformation of the spring, and a second position in which the member holds the ball in a recess in the blade to lock the blade relative to the sheath and clasp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A bracelet (as hereinbefore defined) comprising a flexible blade having a plurality of longitudinally spaced recesses, a sheath slidably receiving the blade, and a clasp comprising: a body having a slot for paSsage of the blade; housing in the body for a ball adapted to cooperate with the recesses in the blade; and a member incorporating a spring being slidably mounted on the body between a first position in which the ball bears against the spring and allows movement of the blade relative to the sheath and clasp by deformation of the spring, and a second position in which the member holds the ball in a recess in the blade to lock the blade relative to the sheath and clasp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 1, in which the clasp also comprises a safety closure piece mounted on the body for movement between an open position in which the member can be slid to its first position and a closed position in which the member is held in its second position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 2, comprising two sheaths, each sheath having a clasp at a blade-receiving end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 3, comprising means at the non-blade receiving ends of the sheaths for fixing the bracelet to a watch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A bracelet as claimed in claim 2, comprising a single sheath having tow blade-receiving ends.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-19 | 1976-06-19 | 1976-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-19 | 1980-06-19 | 1980-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-19 | 1984-06-19 | 1984-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |