WATCH
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1. A watch, comprising:
- a band comprising a bistable spring, wherein the band includes an extended configuration and a coiled configuration;
the band forming a first portion and a second portion;
an outer layer that covers at least a portion of the bistable spring;
a watch module to display time data;
a housing that receives the watch module, wherein the housing is integral with the outer layer; and
,the housing positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band.
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Abstract
A watch having a band formed from a bistable spring is described. The band automatically wraps to or coils around a wrist, arm, or other limb of an individual wearing the watch. The band is formed from the bistable spring, which includes an extended configuration and a coiled configuration. The band forms a first portion and a second portion. An outer layer covers at least a portion of the bistable spring. The watch includes a watch module to display time data. A housing receives the watch module. The housing is integral with the outer layer. The housing is positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band.
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1. A watch, comprising:
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a band comprising a bistable spring, wherein the band includes an extended configuration and a coiled configuration; the band forming a first portion and a second portion; an outer layer that covers at least a portion of the bistable spring; a watch module to display time data; a housing that receives the watch module, wherein the housing is integral with the outer layer; and
,the housing positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A band to hold an electronic device, comprising:
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a band comprising a bistable spring; the band forming a first portion and a second portion; an outer layer that covers at least a portion of the bistable spring; a housing to receive an electronic device, wherein the housing is integral with the outer layer; the housing is positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band; the housing forms an upper cavity and a lower cavity; and
,the upper cavity comprising a deformable or resilient opening.
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20. A method of manufacturing a watch, comprising:
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providing a bistable spring; molding an outer layer and a housing around the bistable spring to cover at least a portion of the bistable spring, wherein the housing is integral with the outer layer;
the housing comprising a cavity that receives a watch module;deforming an opening of the housing to insert the watch module into the cavity; and
,inserting the watch module into the cavity of the housing.
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