A44C5/0007

HAPTIC ENABLED STRAP FOR WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A system includes a wearable electronic device and a strap operatively connected to the wearable electronic device. The strap is configured to allow a user to wear the wearable electronic device on a body part. The system also includes an actuator connected to the strap, and a processor in signal communication with the wearable electronic device and the actuator. The processor is configured to receive a first signal from the wearable electronic device and send a second signal, based on the first signal, to the actuator to cause the strap to move relative to the wearable electronic device and provide a haptic effect to the user.

LIGHT-EMITTING JEWELRY
20170231336 · 2017-08-17 ·

A light-emitting jewelry piece includes a gemstone, a head, and a mounting. The head is configured to interconnect the gemstone to the mounting. The mounting is arranged to secure the light-emitting jewelry piece to a person or a personal adornment.

PANEL BRACELET WITH REPLACEABLE INSERTED PANELS
20170231338 · 2017-08-17 ·

A panel bracelet comprises a plurality of panels configured to be selectively replaceable within the bracelet, wherein each panel includes parallel ends configured to be perpendicular to the width of the bracelet and longer parallel sides configured to extend along the circumference of the bracelet, wherein each panel includes a perimeter groove around the perimeter of the panel; a pair of panel holding frames, wherein each open panel holding frame is configured to hold a panel therein, and wherein each panel holding frame includes a retaining bead that is received within the perimeter groove of the panel held within the panel holding frame to receive and retain the panel therein.

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

An image pickup apparatus includes a body including an attachment member for attachment, a ring-shaped rotating member rotatable relative to the body, and an imaging unit configured to capture an image. An imaging angle of view as an imaging parameter is changed by rotating the rotating member.

Cell phone connector
11428366 · 2022-08-30 ·

A mobile phone holder is disclosed for mounting a mobile phone to the dashboard of a car. This mobile phone holder is integrated into the back of a mobile phone or is attached to the back surface of the mobile phone through adhesive pads, or suction cups, or is incorporated into accessories of mobile phones such as attachable card holding wallets, and etc. One embodiment of this mobile phone holder creates a closed loop around the air vent bars. Hence, shakes of the car will not cause sudden detachment and falling of the phone. In Addition, this mobile phone holder is portable and is carried by the mobile phone. Hence, the user can readily have it upon using a temporary car. Moreover, since this mobile phone holder is not permanently stayed in the car, it is not exposed to extreme temperatures and thus its wear and tear is lower than conventional phone holders. The loop that is formed by this apparatus can also be used for mounting a mobile phone to the handlebar of a shopping cart, the handlebar of a bike, safety belt of a car, a belt loop, belt of a user, strap of a bag, or other accessories of a user. This apparatus can also be used as a general purpose fastener for fastening two or more objects together, hanging objects from a bar. Such general purpose fastener can be used as a toy, strap of a watch, or bracelet as well.

Decorative Composite Body Comprising a Solar Cell
20170229596 · 2017-08-10 ·

There is proposed a decorative element containing (a) a transparent gemstone with a faceted surface comprising convex curved regions, (b) a wavelength-selective layer, and (c) a photovoltaic cell.

SIZE-ADJUSTABLE FASHION ACCESSORY
20170224065 · 2017-08-10 ·

A size-adjustable fashion accessory includes an elongated strap having a plurality of catch features, such as raised or depressed features, disposed at spaced locations along a length of the elongated strap. A retainer is disposed at a first end section of the elongated strap that is configured to receive an opposing second end section of the elongated strap to form a loop configuration. The retainer includes an engagement element that resiliently deforms against at least one of the plurality of catch features upon insertion or removal of the second end section, providing a tactile engagement, such as a click or snap, when adjusting the size of the loop configuration. The size-adjustable fashion accessory may include a decorative charm accessory or the like that may be adapted to engage the elongated strap at various locations along its length or at the retainer.

WEARABLE DEVICES WITH OVERMOLDED ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND RELATED METHODS
20220035317 · 2022-02-03 ·

The disclosed wearable devices may include a wearable body sized and configured to be worn on a user's body part and at least one electronic component within the wearable body. The wearable body may include a flexible material for wrapping at least partially around the user's body part. The at least one electronic component may be overmolded within the flexible material of the wearable body. Various other methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.

SURVIVAL WATCH
20170215529 · 2017-08-03 ·

A survival wristwatch includes a timepiece and a wristband that include integrated survival kit features for assisting a user with various survival tasks. The wristband includes a cord, or paracord, winding or braiding around a strap. The strap is uniquely designed to integrate with the cord and provide adjustability of the wristband.

Jewel
20170215532 · 2017-08-03 ·

A jewel (M) comprises a main element (1) formed by a metallic cable (2) provided with two opposite ends (E1, E2) adapted to be connected together in a loop by the connection unit (4), and battery means (7) carried by said connection unit (4); said element (1) supports a plurality (5) of LED means (6) connected to each other by said cable (2) and adapted to be lit when said element (1) is connected in a loop by said connection unit (4).