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US4108340A
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Wrist band case for housing a watch and/or a mini computer or calculator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-11
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Granted: 1978-08-22
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Expires: 1995-06-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved construction in the assembly of a containing case or housing compartments for the common watch and or the mini computer or calculator wherein the case or compartment or container is fastened to the wrist as the common watch wherein the case will revolve so as to contain or house a watch on the one side and also house a mini computer or calculator on the other side, thus the two in one assembly. This invention does not involve the mechanism of the watch, computer or calculator, just the wrist band and housing case.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Conn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/14; G04B37/1486; G04B47/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
The combination of a wrist watch and computer composite housing with a wrist band therefore, wherein said housing comprises a pair of similar shaped cases mounted together along abutting rear surfaces, one of said cases having a watch with a visible front face and the other of said cases having a computer with a visible front face wherein said front faces are disposed on opposite sides of the composite housing, a longitudinal slot through the center line of the housing formed by said abutting rear surfaces, a wrist band having a central portion mounted in said slot with the ends of the band extending from opposite ends of the slot, said central portion including an elastic section and connecting means swivelly securing the extending end portions of the band to the central portion, wherein said end connecting means are extendible outward of said slot and the central portion of said band is longitudinally slidable in said slot whereby the elastic section permits the composite case to be pulled away from the wrist and the swivel means permits the case to be rotated for exposure of either of the opposite sides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
The combination of a wrist watch and computer composite housing with a wrist band therefore, wherein said housing comprises a pair of similar shaped cases mounted together along abutting rear surfaces, one of said cases having a watch with a visible front face and the other of said cases having a computer with a visible front face wherein said front faces are disposed on opposite sides of the composite housing, a longitudinal slot through the center line of the housing formed by said abutting rear surfaces, a wrist band having a central portion mounted in said slot with the ends of the band extending from opposite ends of the slot, said central portion including an elastic section and connecting means swivelly securing the extending end portions of the band to the central portion, wherein said end connecting means are extendible outward of said slot and the central portion of said band is longitudinally slidable in said slot whereby the elastic section permits the composite case to be pulled away from the wrist and the swivel means permits the case to be rotated for exposure of either of the opposite sides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the end connecting means comprise a swivel holder with a shaft rotatably secured to the swivel holder at one end and to said outer portion of the band by means of ball joints, and wherein said elastic section is a coiled spring secured to said swivel holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 2 including a computer dial pick mounted removably in said housing.
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) | 1981-08-21 | 1982-02-20 | 1982-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-21 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-21 | 1990-02-20 | 1990-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |