ACCESSORY ADAPTER SYSTEM FOR WEARABLE COMPUTING DEVICE

• US 20160255923A1
• Filed: 05/13/2015
• Published: 09/08/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Wisecrack LLC
• Original Assignee: Wisecrack LLC
• Inventors: Lee, Jessica, Lee, Jonas, Levin, Jamie, Mendelsohn, Joshua, Mozersky, David, Yuan, Manning, Pierce, Leah
• Granted Patent: US 9,804,571 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 25/004 with articulated faces
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 5/147 Watchcase itself used as fastener
• CPC Class Codes: A44D 2203/00 Fastening by use of magnets
• CPC Class Codes: G04B 37/1486 Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet building watches into bracelets (montre marquise) G04B37/12; arrangements for hanging pocket- or other watches on chains G04B37/1446
• CPC Class Codes: G04B 47/04 with attached ornaments or amusement apparatus decorated cases see G04B45/00

Abstract

A system that transforms the Apple Watch™, or a similarly constructed wearable computing device, into a jewelry or wearable accessory that is adaptable to a wide variety of styles. The system comprises two pins that are compatible with the device and provide multiple functionalities. The first pin has a bail that effectively turns the device into a pendant or any accessory that is desired, and the second pin has a hinge knuckle onto which other parts—for example a cover, a second bail, or a charm—can attach. When a cover is used, the first pin has the additional functionality of being an attachment point for closure. Both pins maximize unintentional interference with the device and support the device from opposing and/or pulling forces with minimal wear. The pins work in harmony to transform the device into any wearable jewelry the user desires.

Claims

1. An adapter system for an electronic device having a wristpin receiving slot, comprising:

a first bail pin comprising a first pin compatible with the wristpin receiving slot on the electronic device, a first bail defining a first fixed datum for a first accessory attachment and capable of receiving a closure of an optional cover, and a first connector between the first pin and the first bail that supports the first bail at a first distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device; and

a hinge pin comprising a second pin compatible with the wristpin receiving slot on the electronic device, a hinge knuckle defining a second fixed datum for a second accessory attachment and/or capable of receiving the optional cover, and a second connector between the second pin and the hinge knuckle that supports the hinge knuckle at a second distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the first pin and the second pin each comprise a retractable detent that is compatible with the wristpin receiving slot.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the first accessory attachment and/or the second accessory attachment is a jewelry.

4. The system of claim 1 wherein the first accessory attachment and/or the second accessory attachment is a charm.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein the first bail has a length of 10.9 mm. or 12.7 mm.

6. The system of claim 1 wherein the first and the second distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device are each 0.5 mm.

7. The system of claim 1 wherein the electronic device is an Apple Watch™

device.

8. The system of claim 1 wherein the optional cover is magnetic.

9. The system of claim 1 further comprising a third pin compatible with the wristpin receiving slot on the electronic device, a second bail defining a third fixed datum for a third accessory attachment, and a connector between the first pin and the bail that supports the bail at a third distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device.

10. The system of claim 9 wherein the third pin comprises a retractable detent that is compatible with the wristpin receiving slot.

11. The system of claim 9 wherein the third accessory attachment is a jewelry.

12. The system of claim 9 wherein the third accessory attachment is a charm.

13. The system of claim 9 wherein the second bail has a length of 10.9 mm. or 12.7 mm.

14. The system of claim 9 wherein the third distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device is 0.5 mm.

15. An adapter system for an electronic device having a wristpin receiving slot, comprising:

a first bail pin comprising a first pin compatible with the wristpin receiving slot on the electronic device, a first bail defining a first fixed datum for a first accessory attachment, and a first connector between the first pin and the first bail that supports the first bail at a first distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device; and

a second bail pin comprising a second pin compatible with the wristpin receiving slot on the electronic device, a second bail defining a second fixed datum for a second accessory attachment, and a second connector between the second pin and the second bail that supports the second bail at a second distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device.

16. The system of claim 15 wherein the first pin and the second pin each comprise a retractable detent that is compatible with the wristpin receiving slot.

17. The system of claim 15 wherein the first accessory attachment and/or the second accessory attachment is a jewelry.

18. The system of claim 15 wherein the first accessory attachment and/or the second accessory attachment is a charm.

19. The system of claim 15 wherein the first bail and the second bail each have a length of 10.9 mm. or 12.7 mm.

20. The system of claim 15 wherein the first and the second distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device are each 0.5 mm.

21. The system of claim 15 wherein the electronic device is an Apple Watch™

device.