US4103808A
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Watchband
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-12
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Granted: 1978-08-01
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Expires: 1997-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A watchband having a protective flap for a watch which, when not in a protective position, is affixed around the back side of band. The band proper is adjustably fitted over one's wrist by interlocking Velcro surfaces, and the locking flap extends and is selectively lockable by Velcro surfaces either over the wrist and watch or under the wrist.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward L. Hallman
- 👤 Arthur E. Hallman, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:07
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
304 words
A watchband comprising: first, second, and third flaps of relatively flat flexible material meeting along and attached together at a common junction, said second flap being shorter than said third flap; attachment means extending for a selected distance from adjacent said common junction and positioned on a first side of said first flap for attaching a watch to said first flap; a first Velcro surface of a first character on said first side of said first flap and extending substantially between an end of said first flap and said attachment means; a second Velcro surface of a second character extending from the end of said second flap along said second flap, and said second surface of Velcro being on a side of said second flap adapted to mate with said first flap without folding when the first and second flaps together encircle a wrist of a wearer with said first side of said first flap facing outward and said second Velcro surface facing inward; a third Velcro surface of a second character affixed to an end region of said third flap and being on a side of said third flap, wherein when said third flap is extended in a first direction over said attachment means, said first and third Velcro surfaces may be engaged and attached without folding; whereby when said first and second flaps are in an encircling configuration around the wrist, a watch held by said attachment means may be securely covered by said third flap; and whereby when said third flap is extended in an opposite direction over said second flap, and the end region of the third flap having the third surface thereon is folded back, said third surface and said first surface may be engaged and attached enabling the watch to be viewed without interference from the third flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
304 words
A watchband comprising: first, second, and third flaps of relatively flat flexible material meeting along and attached together at a common junction, said second flap being shorter than said third flap; attachment means extending for a selected distance from adjacent said common junction and positioned on a first side of said first flap for attaching a watch to said first flap; a first Velcro surface of a first character on said first side of said first flap and extending substantially between an end of said first flap and said attachment means; a second Velcro surface of a second character extending from the end of said second flap along said second flap, and said second surface of Velcro being on a side of said second flap adapted to mate with said first flap without folding when the first and second flaps together encircle a wrist of a wearer with said first side of said first flap facing outward and said second Velcro surface facing inward; a third Velcro surface of a second character affixed to an end region of said third flap and being on a side of said third flap, wherein when said third flap is extended in a first direction over said attachment means, said first and third Velcro surfaces may be engaged and attached without folding; whereby when said first and second flaps are in an encircling configuration around the wrist, a watch held by said attachment means may be securely covered by said third flap; and whereby when said third flap is extended in an opposite direction over said second flap, and the end region of the third flap having the third surface thereon is folded back, said third surface and said first surface may be engaged and attached enabling the watch to be viewed without interference from the third flap.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-31 | 1982-01-30 | 1982-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-31 | 1986-01-30 | 1986-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-31 | 1990-01-30 | 1990-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |