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US3844458A
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Wrist watch bracelet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-07
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1992-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A wrist-watch strap made of a material which is at least semirigid, comprising a ring with a break of continuity, so-called open portion, said open portion which is limited by two edges having a width which corresponds to the average diameter of a wrist, and a closure-member having an end hinged about an edge of said open-portion and a free end, said free end being adapted to overlap a portion of said ring in the vicinity of the other edge of said open-portion.
Inventors
- 👤 L Lanvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:23
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/14; G04B37/1486; A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/12; A44C5/14; A44C5/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A wrist-watch strap formed generally in the shape of a ring when worn on the wrist of a person, comprising two elongated strips of semi-rigid material curved semi-elliptically in their lengthwise directions and being hingedly joined to each other at one of their respective ends to provide a so-called open-member and a closure-member, the space between said one end of the openmember and the free end of the open-member defining an opening for placing the strap on the wrist, a portion of the closuremember being disposed in closely overlapping relationship to a portion of the open-member remote from said one end and an opening provided in said closure-member for viewing the dial of said watch, and releasable locking means to hold the closuremember in said overlapping relationship, the free marginal enD portion of said closure-member being outwardly curved to define a stabilizing means, whereby when said strap in closed position is placed with a curved peripheral surface of the open-member in contact with a supporting surface, said stabilizing means also engages with said supporting surface to hold the strap in a condition to permit viewing of the watch dial.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A wrist-watch strap formed generally in the shape of a ring when worn on the wrist of a person, comprising two elongated strips of semi-rigid material curved semi-elliptically in their lengthwise directions and being hingedly joined to each other at one of their respective ends to provide a so-called open-member and a closure-member, the space between said one end of the openmember and the free end of the open-member defining an opening for placing the strap on the wrist, a portion of the closuremember being disposed in closely overlapping relationship to a portion of the open-member remote from said one end and an opening provided in said closure-member for viewing the dial of said watch, and releasable locking means to hold the closuremember in said overlapping relationship, the free marginal enD portion of said closure-member being outwardly curved to define a stabilizing means, whereby when said strap in closed position is placed with a curved peripheral surface of the open-member in contact with a supporting surface, said stabilizing means also engages with said supporting surface to hold the strap in a condition to permit viewing of the watch dial.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein said releasable locking means comprises a pin secured to one of said hingedly joined members, and a coacting opening provided in the other of said members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein said opening in said closure-member conforms only to the area of the watch dial to be viewed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein said open-member is provided with an opening within which opening said watch is mounted on said open-member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention according to claim 4, wherein said opening provided in said open-member includes a recessed portion to accommodate a watch stem, the opening provided in said closure-member conforming only to the area of the watch dial to be viewed so as to obscure said watch stem.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 1, wherein the exterior surface of said open-member is provided with a cavity within which cavity said watch is mounted on said open-member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |