Wearable Band with Ease of Adjustment

• US 20130326790A1
• Filed: 06/07/2012
• Published: 12/12/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Google Technology Holdings LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Motorola Mobility, Inc. (Lenovo Group Ltd.)
• Inventors: Cauwels, Patrick J., Alameh, Rachid M., Ma, Jeong J., Steuer, Paul R.
• Application Number:
  US13/491,054
• Publication Number:
  US 20130326790A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 2/170
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 5/2071 with the two ends of the strap or chain overlapping each other and fastened by an action perpendicularly to the main plane of these two ends A44C5/2009 - A44C5/2057 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A44D 2203/00 Fastening by use of magnets
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02233 Occluders specially adapted therefor tourniquets A61B17/132
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/681 Wristwatch-type devices

Abstract

An impact resistant wearable band assembly 10 which is particularly usefully and durable during physical exercise, fitness activities, sports, blood pressure measurements, and health care monitoring, can have a matrix, series or array of interlocking magnetic mechanisms 114 with matingly engageable portions 115 and 117 comprising magnets 116 and magnetically attractable portions 118 for detachably and magnetically securing end portions of a user friendly wearable band. In use, the versatile wearable band can be easily adjusted in a one handed movement from a locked position to a released position and vice versa. Advantageously, the wearable band assembly includes an electronic device 122 secured to an electronic device-supporting portion 120 of the wearable band.

Claims

1. :

A wearable band assembly, comprising;

a wearable band having an outwardly facing surface, an inwardly facing surface and overlappable end portions;

a matrix of interlocking magnetic mechanisms comprising matingly engageable magnetic portions operatively associated with said end portions of said wearable band for detachably and magnetically securing said end portions of said wearable band; and

said wearable band being adjustable from a locked position to a released position and vice versa.

2. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said wearable band is selected from the group consisting of;

an elongated band, adjustable band, molded band, wrist band, arm band, finger band, ankle band, leg band, head band, chest band, sports band, workout band, bicycle band, bike mount, handlebar band, motorcycle band, jet-pack band, vehicle band, rigid band, semi-rigid band, peelable band, squeezable band, contractible band, collapsible band, expandable band, flexible band, stretchable band, bendable band, cuff, strap, belt, bracelet, necklace, one handed adjustable band, and combinations of any of the preceding.

3. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said wearable band comprises a material selected from the group consisting of;

molded plastic, impact-resistant plastic, flexible plastic, plastic, rubber, elastomeric material, non-metallic material, non-magnetic metal, wood, fabric, cloth, elastomeric material, or combinations of any of the preceding.

4. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said magnetic mechanisms are selected from the group consisting of similar magnetic mechanisms, different magnetic mechanisms, complementary magnetic mechanisms, and combinations of any of the preceding.

5. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said matingly engageable magnetic portions are selected from the group consisting of;

magnetic clasps, angled magnetic clasps, ratcheting magnetic clasps, ferromagnetic clasps, ferrimagnetic clasps, hematite clasps, magnetic rivets, inclined magnetic rivets, magnetic washers, inclined magnetic washers, magnetic pawls, magnetic ratchets, magnetic connectors, ferromagnetic connectors, ferrimagnetic connectors, magnetic connectors, magnetic fasteners, ferromagnetic fasteners, ferrimagnetic fasteners, magnetic closures, magnetic snaps, magnetic buttons, magnetic locks, female magnetic members, male magnetic members, magnets, cylindrical magnets, annular magnets, steel magnets, magnetite clasps, iron magnets, iron-oxide magnetite magnets, strontium-ferrite magnets, barium-ferrite magnets, cobalt-ferrite magnets, ceramic magnets, alnico magnets, ferrite magnets, rare earth magnets, samarium-cobalt magnets, neodymium magnets, aluminum-nickel iron-cobalt magnets, loadstone magnets, angled magnets, or combinations of any of the preceding.

6. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said end portions of said wearable band define a matrix of pockets for receiving and holding said magnetic mechanisms.

7. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 6 wherein said pockets are selected from the group consisting of angled pockets, inclined pockets, openings, holes, apertures, countersunk portions, indented portions, notches, grooves, and combinations of the preceding.

8. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein said wearable band comprises an electronic device-supporting portion.

9. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 8 including an electronic device secured to electronic device-supporting portion of said wearable band.

10. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 9 wherein said electronic device comprises a portable electronic device selected from the group consisting of;

an electronic communications device, fitness tracker, exercise monitor, sports monitor, activity tracker distance tracker, time tracker, speed tracker, calorie monitor, blood pressure monitor, heart rate monitor, health monitor, sleep tracker, handset, global positioning system (GPS), navigation device, transmitting device, electronic receiving device, electronic planner, workout planner, electronic calendar, scheduling device, stop watch, watch, music player, MP3 player, performance monitor, golf tracker, golf monitor, scoring tracker, virtual caddie, club tracking device, incoming call notifier, answering machine, statistical storage device, data storage device, information storage device, cadence sensor, goal setting device, workout frequency reminder, workout frequency monitor, downloadable device, computer-compatible device, Bluetooth compatible device, headphone-compatible device, cell phone-compatible device, android phone-compatible device, pairing device, data sharing device, qwerty phone, radiotelephone, cellular (cell) phone, mobile phone, smart phone, flip phone, slider phone, android phone, tablet phone, camera phone, clamshell device, portable networking device, wireless device, portable gaming device, mobile communications device, personal digital assistant (PDA), wireless e-mail device, a two way pager, internet communication device, android tablet, ipod, ipad, kindle, electronic reading device, blackberry, blackberry, tablet device, video device, computer, netbook, wireless device, and combinations of any of the preceding.

11. :

A wearable band assembly, comprising;

an elongated wearable band having an outwardly facing surface, an inwardly facing surface and overlappable end portions;

an array of magnetic clasps comprising matingly engageable magnetic clasping portions operatively connected to said end portions of said elongated wearable band for detachably, magnetically and interlockingly securing said end portions of said wearable band;

said elongated wearable band being moveable and adjustable from a locked position to a released position and vice versa; and

said wearable band comprising an electronic device-supporting portion positioned along one of said surfaces at a located generally opposite said overlapping end portions when said elongated wearable band is in said locked position.

12. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein;

said elongated wearable band is selected from the group consisting of an adjustable band, molded band, wrist band, arm band, finger band, ankle band, leg band, head band, chest band, sports band, workout band, bicycle band, bike mount, handlebar band, motorcycle band, jet-pack band, vehicle band, rigid band, semi-rigid band, peelable band, squeezable band, contractible band, collapsible band, expandable band, flexible band, stretchable band, bendable band, cuff, strap, belt, bracelet, necklace, one handed adjustable band, and combinations of any of the preceding; and

said elongated wearable band comprises a material selected from the group consisting of;

molded plastic, impact-resistant plastic, flexible plastic, plastic, rubber, elastomeric material, non-metallic material, non-magnetic metal, wood, fabric, cloth, elastomeric material, or combinations of any of the preceding.

13. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein;

said magnetic clasps are selected from the group consisting of similar magnetic clasps, different magnetic claps, angled magnetic clasps, ratcheting magnetic clasps, ferromagnetic clasps, ferrimagnetic clasps, magnetically attractable clasps, and combinations of any of the preceding; and

said magnetic clasping portions are selected from the group consisting of complementary magnetic clasping portions, hematite clasps, magnetic rivets, inclined magnetic rivets, magnetic washers, inclined magnetic washers, magnetic pawls, magnetic ratchets, magnetic connectors, ferromagnetic connectors, ferrimagnetic connectors, magnetic connectors, magnetic fasteners, ferromagnetic fasteners, ferrimagnetic fasteners, magnetic closures, magnetic snaps, magnetic buttons, magnetic locks, female magnetic members, male magnetic members, magnets, cylindrical magnets, annular magnets, steel magnets, magnetite clasps, iron magnets, iron-oxide magnetite magnets, strontium-ferrite magnets, barium-ferrite magnets, cobalt-ferrite magnets, ceramic magnets, alnico magnets, ferrite magnets, rare earth magnets, samarium-cobalt magnets, neodymium magnets, aluminum-nickel iron-cobalt magnets, loadstone magnets, angled magnets, or combinations of any of the preceding.

14. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein;

said elongated wearable band define an array of pockets for receiving and holding said magnetic clasps; and

said pockets are selected from the group consisting of angled pockets, inclined pockets, openings, holes, apertures, countersunk portions, indented portions, notches, grooves, and combinations of the preceding.

15. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 11 including a portable electronic device connected to electronic device-supporting portion of said elongated wearable band, and said portable electronic device is selected from the group consisting of;

an electronic communications device, fitness tracker, exercise monitor, sports monitor, activity tracker distance tracker, time tracker, speed tracker, calorie monitor, blood pressure monitor, heart rate monitor, health monitor, sleep tracker, handset, global positioning system (GPS), navigation device, transmitting device, electronic receiving device, electronic planner, workout planner, electronic calendar, scheduling device, stop watch, watch, music player, MP3 player, performance monitor, golf tracker, golf monitor, scoring tracker, virtual caddie, club tracking device, incoming call notifier, answering machine, statistical storage device, data storage device, information storage device, cadence sensor, goal setting device, workout frequency reminder, workout frequency monitor, downloadable device, computer-compatible device, Bluetooth compatible device, headphone-compatible device, cell phone-compatible device, android phone-compatible device, pairing device, data sharing device, qwerty phone, radiotelephone, cellular (cell) phone, mobile phone, smart phone, flip phone, slider phone, android phone, tablet phone, camera phone, clamshell device, portable networking device, wireless device, portable gaming device, mobile communications device, personal digital assistant (PDA), wireless e-mail device, a two way pager, internet communication device, android tablet, ipod, ipad, kindle, electronic reading device, blackberry, blackberry, tablet device, video device, computer, notebook, wireless device, and combinations of any of the preceding.

16. :

A wearable band assembly, comprising;

an adjustable elongated wearable band having an outwardly facing surface, an inwardly facing surface and overlappable end portions;

a set of aligned magnetic clasps comprising rows of matingly engageable magnetic clasping portions securely connected to said end portions of said adjustable elongated wearable band for detachably, magnetically and interlockingly securing said end portions of said adjustable elongated wearable band, said magnetic clasping portions comprising male magnetic clasping members comprising magnets and female magnetic clasping members comprising magnetically attractable clasping portions;

said adjustable elongated wearable band being moveable and adjustable to loosen or tighten said wearable band and said overlappable end portion from an attached locked position to an unlocked released position and vice versa;

said adjustable elongated wearable band comprising an intermediate centrally located electronic device-supporting portion positioned along one of said surfaces at a location generally opposite said overlapping end portions when said adjustable elongated wearable band is in said locked position; and

a portable electronic communications device connected to said electronic device-supporting portion of said elongated wearable band.

17. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 16 wherein;

said adjustable elongated wearable band is selected from the group consisting of;

a molded band, wrist band, arm band, finger band, ankle band, leg band, head band, chest band, sports band, workout band, bicycle band, bike mount, handlebar band, motorcycle band, jet-pack band, vehicle band, rigid band, semi-rigid band, peelable band, squeezable band, contractible band, collapsible band, expandable band, flexible band, stretchable band, bendable band, cuff, strap, belt, bracelet, necklace, one handed adjustable band, and combinations of any of the preceding; and

said adjustable elongated wearable band comprises a material selected from the group consisting of;

molded plastic, impact-resistant plastic, flexible plastic, plastic, rubber, elastomeric material, non-metallic material, non-magnetic metal, wood, fabric, cloth, elastomeric material, or combinations of any of the preceding plastic, impact-resistant plastic, flexible plastic, plastic, rubber, elastomeric material, non-metallic material, non-magnetic metal, wood, fabric, cloth, elastomeric material, or combinations of any of the preceding.

18. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 16 wherein;

said magnetic clasps are selected from the group consisting of;

similar magnetic clasps, different magnetic claps, angled magnetic clasps, ratcheting magnetic clasps, ferromagnetic clasps, ferromagnetic clasps, hematite clasps, magnetically attractable clasps, and combinations of any of the preceding;

said magnets are selected from the group consisting of;

cylindrical magnets, annular magnets, steel magnets, magnetite clasps, iron magnets, iron-oxide magnetite magnets, strontium-ferrite magnets, barium-ferrite magnets, cobalt-ferrite magnets, ceramic magnets, alnico magnets, ferrite magnets, rare earth magnets, samarium-cobalt magnets, neodymium magnets, aluminum-nickel iron-cobalt magnets, loadstone magnets, angled magnets, and combinations of any of the preceding magnets; and

said female magnetic members are selected from the group consisting of;

;

inclined magnetic rivets, magnetic washers, inclined magnetic washers, magnetic pawls, magnetic ratchets, magnetic connectors, ferromagnetic connectors, ferrimagnetic connectors, magnetic connectors, magnetic fasteners, ferromagnetic fasteners, ferrimagnetic fasteners, magnetic closures, magnetic snaps, magnetic buttons, magnetic locks, or combinations of any of the preceding.

19. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 16 wherein;

said adjustable elongated wearable band define an array of pockets for receiving and holding said magnetic clasps;

said pockets are selected from the group consisting of angled pockets, inclined pockets, openings, holes, apertures, countersunk portions, indented portions, notches, grooves, and combinations of the preceding; and

said female magnetic members are selected from the group consisting of;

inclined magnetic rivets with outwardly facing inclined ramps providing magnetic ratchets, inclined magnetic washers, and combinations of any portions of the preceding.

20. :

A wearable band assembly in accordance with claim 16 wherein;

said portable electronic communications device comprises a back surface positioned adjacent electronic device-supporting portion, a front with a front surface and an electronic visual display for displaying images, a frame positioned about and securing said electronic visual display, and controls for controlling the display of images;

said display is selected from the group consisting of;

an impact resistant screen, a display screen, a touchscreen, and combinations of any of the preceding;

said controls are selected from the group consisting of buttons, keys, a keypad, touchpad, power button, input button, pairing button, download button, output button, and combinations of any of the preceding;

said images are selected from the group consisting of;

graphics, color graphics, black graphics, moving graphics, text, numbers, alpha numeric images, characters, icons, animation, video clips, logos, photographs, decorations, designs, symbols, statistics, information, data, and combinations of the preceding; and

said portable electronic communications device is selected from the group consisting of;

a fitness tracker, exercise monitor, sports monitor, activity tracker distance tracker, time tracker, speed tracker, calorie monitor, blood pressure monitor, heart rate monitor, health monitor, sleep tracker, handset, global positioning system (GPS), navigation device, transmitting device, electronic receiving device, electronic planner, workout planner, electronic calendar, scheduling device, stop watch, watch, music player, MP3 player, performance monitor, golf tracker, golf monitor, scoring tracker, virtual caddie, club tracking device, incoming call notifier, answering machine, statistical storage device, data storage device, information storage device, cadence sensor, goal setting device, workout frequency reminder, workout frequency monitor, downloadable device, computer-compatible device, Bluetooth compatible device, headphone-compatible device, cell phone-compatible device, android phone-compatible device, pairing device, data sharing device, qwerty phone, radiotelephone, cellular (cell) phone, mobile phone, smart phone, flip phone, slider phone, android phone, tablet phone, camera phone, clamshell device, portable networking device, wireless device, portable gaming device, mobile communications device, personal digital assistant (PDA), wireless e-mail device, a two way pager, internet communication device, android tablet, ipod, ipad, kindle, electronic reading device, blackberry, blackberry, tablet device, video device, computer, notebook, wireless device, and combinations of any of the preceding.