Data carrier

• US 5,259,540 A
• Filed: 07/16/1992
• Issued: 11/09/1993
• Est. Priority Date: 04/25/1989
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: SKIDATA Deutschland GmbH (Thales SA)
• Original Assignee: SKIDATA Deutschland GmbH (Thales SA)
• Inventors: Kiska, Gerhard, Wallerstorfer, Kurt, Kocznar, Wolfram
• Primary Examiner(s): Recla, Henry J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Walczak, David J.
• Application Number:
  US07/915,786
• Time in Patent Office: 481 Days
• Field of Search: 224/164-166, 224/170, 224/173, 224/174, 224/178, 224/219, 224/222, 224/267, 24/3 A, 24/70 J, 24/71 J, 24/265 B, 24/265 WS, 40/633, 63/21, 63/24, 63/9, 63/1.1, 63/2, 63/3, D10/32, D10/38, D10/30, D11/3, D11/6, D11/94
• US Class Current: 224/219
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 5/0015 providing information, e.g. bracelets with calendars identification bracelets G09F3/005
• CPC Class Codes: A44C 5/24 with folding devices
• 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 45/0092 Changeable parts cases or clockworks with holders or as holders G04B37/127
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 23/16 on clocks, e.g. controlled by the clock mechanism

Abstract

To permit visual monitoring of the owner of a data carrier in the form of a wrist-watch, a photo of the owner is incorporated in the clasp attached to the strap of the data carrier.

Claims

1. A data carrier providing a user right to an authorized owner and to be worn on the wrist comprising:

a case containing electronic components for receiving and reproducing owner-specific data;

a three-flap foldover buckle having a first flap, a second flap and a third flap, said first flap and said second flap being connected by a first hinge axle and, said second flap and said third flap being connected by a second hinge axle, said first flap having an inner side adapted to face the wrist of the owner and an outer side adapted to face away from the wrist of the owner, said inner side being adjacent and said outer side being opposite said second flap when the buckle is folded, said first flap comprising a transparent viewing window, said third flap having an inner side adapted to face the wrist of the owner, and an outer side adapted to face away from the wrist of the owner, said third flap having studs on said inner side thereof;

a wristband having a first and a second part, said first part being connected to said case and to said first flap, and said second part being connected to said case and to said inner side of said third flap, said second part having holes therein, said holes being adapted to receive said studs wherein the number of said holes is larger than the number of said studs such that the mating of said studs with said holes provides a wristband of variable length; and

a picture of the owner of said data carrier, said picture being fixed to said inner side of said first flap, and said picture being damaged when removed from said data carrier.

2. A data carrier according to claim 1, wherein said first flap, said second flap and said third flap are made from a plastics material.

3. A data carrier according to claim 1, wherein said third flap and said second flap have longitudinally reinforcing ribs and grooves alternately engaging in one another when said buckle is folded.

4. A data carrier according to claim 1, wherein said third flap comprises at least one inwardly extending stop to be locked at said hinge axle between said second flap and said first flap.

5. A data carrier according to claim 1, wherein, when the buckle is folded, said first flap has a part extending beyond the hinge axle between said second flap and said third flap, and wherein said first part of said wristband is connected to a fastening means provided at said inner side of said extending part of said first flap.

6. A data carrier according to claim 1, further comprising an insertion loop on said outside of said third flap.

7. A data carrier according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said studs is shaped like a mushroom.

8. A data carrier according to claim 1, wherein the stud next to said loop is cylindrical and the other studs are shaped like mushrooms.

9. A three-flap foldover buckle for a wrist band comprising:

a first flap, a second flap and a third flap, said first flap, and said second flap being connected by a first hinge axle and said second flap and said third flap being connected by a second hinge axle, said first flap and said third flap, each, having an inner side adapted to face a wearer'"'"'s wrist and an outer side adapted to face away from a wearer'"'"'s wrist, said inner side of said first flap and said outer side of said third flap being adjacent said second flap when said buckle is folded;

a first band fastening means arranged on said first flap, comprising an eyelet adapted to receive a pin;

a second band fastening means arranged on said inner side of said third flap comprising studs adapted to selectively engage holes in said band for selectively fastening said band in at least two positions, said third flap having an insertion loop on said outer side and at least one inwardly extending snap-in stop on said inner side, said snap-in-stop catching said hinge axle between said second flap and said first flap.

10. The buckle according to claim 9, wherein said third flap and said second flap have longitudinally reinforcing ribs and grooves alternatively engaging in one another when said buckle is folded.

11. A buckle according to claim 9, wherein, when the buckle is folded, said first flap has a part extending beyond said hinge axle between said second flap and said third flap and having an inner side, said inner side of said extending part being provided with said first band fastening means.

12. The three-flap foldover buckle according to claim 9, wherein at least one of said studs is shaped like a mushroom.

13. The three-flap foldover buckle according to claim 9, wherein a stud next to said insertion loop is cylindrical and the other studs are shaped like mushrooms.