Accessory adapter system for wearable computing device

• US 9,804,571 B2
• Filed: 05/13/2015
• Issued: 10/31/2017
• 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
• Primary Examiner(s): Sandy, Robert J
• Assistant Examiner(s): Do, Rowland
• Application Number:
  US14/710,748
• Publication Number:
  US 20160255923A1
• Time in Patent Office: 902 Days
• Field of Search: 24265 B, 24 68 J, 24 71 J
• 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 includes 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 attached to a first accessory attachment and receiving a closer of a cover, and a first cantilever anchored to the electronic device by the first pin, wherein the first cantilever 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 attached to the cover attached to the hinge knuckle, and a second cantilever anchored to the electronic device by the second pin, wherein the second cantilever 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 accessory attachment is a necklace.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the first accessory attachment is a chain.

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

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

6. The system of claim 1 wherein the cover is magnetic.

7. The system of claim 1 wherein the hinge knuckle receives a second accessory attachment.

8. The system of claim 7 wherein the second accessory attachment is a charm.

9. 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 attached to a first accessory attachment, and a first cantilever anchored to the electronic device by the first pin, wherein the first cantilever 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 attached to a second accessory attachment, and a second cantilever anchored to the electronic device by the second pin, wherein the second cantilever supports the second bail at a second distance from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device.

10. The system of claim 9 wherein the first accessory attachment is a necklace.

11. The system of claim 9 wherein the second accessory attachment is a charm.

12. The system of claim 9 wherein the first bail and the second bail each have a length of 10.9 mm. or 12.7 mm.

13. The system of claim 9 wherein the first and the second distances from the electronic device sufficient to prevent interference with the electronic device are each 0.5 mm.