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US4069953A
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Watch straps
Assignee: CONDOR-LEDERMODE & Co GmbH
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Filing: 1976-05-25
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1996-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A watch strap, the two strap portions whereof are formed of a core of plastics material with a clip embedded therein. The clip has a hook-shaped end which projects from the core and forms with the core an attachment means for attaching to a watch case. That part of the core vicinal the hook-shaped end is provided with incisions to impart ease of deformability thereto so that each watch strap portion can be readily attached to and detached from its respective securing point on the watch case.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunther Vetter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:59
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/14; A44C5/145; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/906; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/47; Y10T24/4745; Y10T24/4791
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A multi-layered watch band having two strap portions for attachment to a watch case, each said strap portion comprising: a plastic core having an elastically deformable end portion; a clip including an extended shank portion at least partially embedded in said plastic core and a rigid hook-shaped end portion extending frm and adjacent to said elastically deformable end portion; said rigid hook-shaped end portion being adaptable to engage watch case attachment means by deformatin of said elastically deformable end portion whereby said elastically deformable end portion is bent away from the open side of said rigid hook-shaped end portion to permit said clip to be hooked, and said elastically deformable end portion being adapted to form a lock with said hook-shaped end portion by closing said open side while said clip remains hooked to said watch case attachment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A multi-layered watch band having two strap portions for attachment to a watch case, each said strap portion comprising: a plastic core having an elastically deformable end portion; a clip including an extended shank portion at least partially embedded in said plastic core and a rigid hook-shaped end portion extending frm and adjacent to said elastically deformable end portion; said rigid hook-shaped end portion being adaptable to engage watch case attachment means by deformatin of said elastically deformable end portion whereby said elastically deformable end portion is bent away from the open side of said rigid hook-shaped end portion to permit said clip to be hooked, and said elastically deformable end portion being adapted to form a lock with said hook-shaped end portion by closing said open side while said clip remains hooked to said watch case attachment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 1 wherein said elastically deformable end portion includes elastically deformable incisions therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 2 wherein comb-like incisions are formed in the plastic core adjacent said elastically deformable end portion extending substantially laterally thereacross.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 3 wherein said comb-like incisions extend entirely laterally across said elastically deformable end portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 3 wherein said comb-like incisions extend obliquely across said elastically deformable end portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 3 wherein said incisions are holes formed in the region of the elastically deformable end portion of said plasticcore and extending substantially parallel to the plane of said hook-shaped end portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 6 wherein said holes extend completely through said plastic core.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 6 wherein said holes are blind holes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 3 wherein said incision is a canal extending laterally from one side of said elastically deformable end portion to the other side thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A multi-layered watch band as in claim 2 wherein the elastically deformable end portion includes a flexible extension extending adjacent to the end of said rigid-hook-shaped portion.
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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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |