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Tool having interconnected links that form at least a portion of a wearable accessory
09833048 · 2017-12-05 · ·

A tool is provided that includes a plurality of links including at least three links movably interconnected to one another to form at least a portion of a wearable accessory, such as a bracelet. The plurality of links are articulatable so as to alternately assume a first configuration in which the plurality of links extend linearly, a second configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about an axis in a first direction and a third configuration in which the plurality of links are curved about the axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The plurality of links are configured to permit limited motion in a direction parallel to the axis prior to becoming structurally rigid. At least one link includes at least one tool function. A clasp and a receiver are also provided to facilitate the functionality and versatility of the resulting wearable accessory.

CONNECTION STRUCTURE AND WEARABLE DEVICE
20230172324 · 2023-06-08 · ·

A connection structure includes: a connection pin that includes a first part and a second part between which a step is formed and that connects a first target and a second target by being inserted in an insertion hole; and a pin locker movable in a moving direction in a recess formed in either the first or second target. The pin locker has a pin engaging part that engages with the step of the connection pin and a pin insertion part. One of the recess and the pin locker has a first abutting part, and another has a first abutted part. When the pin locker is at a specific position and the first abutting part abuts the first abutted part, at least either an orientation or a position of the pin insertion part is limited such that the second part is allowed to pass through the pin insertion part.

BAND
20170311685 · 2017-11-02 ·

A band comprised of a plurality of link members connected to each other to be able to pivot by pivot shafts, in the band, at least one of the plurality of link members has a sheet member and a wrapped member around which the sheet member is wrapped, the wrapped member has a side part facing an adjoining link member, and

at least one end part of the sheet member is arranged between a top end part and bottom end part of the side part in the thickness direction.

STRAP FOR A WEARABLE DEVICE
20220053892 · 2022-02-24 ·

A strap for a wearable device configured to secure to a portion of a body of a user can include a base and a plurality of strap members secured to portions of the base. In some implementations, the base is made of a first material and each of the plurality of strap members are made of a second material, the first material being more pliable than the second material. In some implementations, the base includes a plurality of openings spaced from one another along a length of the base and a plurality of stems. In some implementations, each of the plurality of strap members is a channel secured to one of the stems. In some implementations, the first material includes at least one of rubber and silicone and the second material is a metallic material.

Clasp mechanisms for wrist-worn devices
11253033 · 2022-02-22 · ·

A band configured to couple a device to a body of a user is disclosed. The band includes a first link comprising a recess defined in a body of the first link, a leaf spring positioned in the recess and comprising a tongue portion protruding from the leaf spring, and a second link coupled to the first link and comprising first and second lip portions extending away from a body of the second link and separated from one another by a gap. The tongue portion is positioned in the gap between the first and second lip portions, and the first and second lip portions engage the leaf spring to retain the second link to the first link.

Wearable jewelry device method and system that is customizable and interchangeable
20220304428 · 2022-09-29 ·

A wearable jewelry device method and system that is customizable and interchangeable. The jewelry can be composed of material commonly used for jewelry making. The jewelry comprises of two individual chains that attach to each end of interchangeable charms. Each charm has a ring at either end for this connection. Releasable clasps connect the chains to the rings on the charms. To finish connection for functionality and wearability there is a slightly different swag chain attached to one chain that a releasable clasp will connect to. Jewelry device is adjustable to size depending on where you connect the releasable clasp to swag chain. Jewelry is suitable for use as necklace, bracelet, waist chain, anklet or other area on a human. The attachable charms can be words, pictures or jewels that are customizable to wear when nude, with a bikini or over clothing to create the desired look or mood.

Wearable jewelry device method and system that is customizable and interchangeable
20220304428 · 2022-09-29 ·

A wearable jewelry device method and system that is customizable and interchangeable. The jewelry can be composed of material commonly used for jewelry making. The jewelry comprises of two individual chains that attach to each end of interchangeable charms. Each charm has a ring at either end for this connection. Releasable clasps connect the chains to the rings on the charms. To finish connection for functionality and wearability there is a slightly different swag chain attached to one chain that a releasable clasp will connect to. Jewelry device is adjustable to size depending on where you connect the releasable clasp to swag chain. Jewelry is suitable for use as necklace, bracelet, waist chain, anklet or other area on a human. The attachable charms can be words, pictures or jewels that are customizable to wear when nude, with a bikini or over clothing to create the desired look or mood.

SINGLE-PIECE WATCH BAND
20210386162 · 2021-12-16 ·

The application describes a watch band and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In various embodiments, the watch band includes a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The first portion can be made of a first material and be adapted to be located directly under a back of a watch case. The second portion can include a series of rigid links formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second portion can be adapted to wrap around the wrist of a user. In various embodiments, the watch band can feature offset links to enable the watch band to curl around a user's wrist while maintaining the watch case at a low profile above the first portion. In some cases, the watch band can include a detachment mechanism remote from where the watch band attaches to the watch case.

ASSEMBLY OF ELEMENTS SUCH AS LINKS OF A WRISTLET
20220192326 · 2022-06-23 · ·

A part (21), in particular a wristlet, including at least two sets (1) of elements (3, 5, 7), in particular links, assembled together. The securing between the elements (3, 5, 7) within a set and between sets is implemented via a gluing (15) rather than by a screwing. Also, a related method of manufacturing the part (21).

METHOD AND EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING JEWELRY PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR TENNIS-TYPE BRACELETS
20210345738 · 2021-11-11 ·

A method of making tennis bracelets includes coupling together collet elements (2) in a repetitive series, wherein an L-shaped lateral appendage (3) of a collet element is inserted into a through hole (6) of an immediately adjacent collet element and then bent against a face (7) of the collet element to which it belongs. The collet elements are inserted according to the repetitive series into an assembly template (10) implemented as a self-supporting unit provided with fasteners (16) for fastening the unit to first and second carriage supports (22, 36) of first and second machines (18, 19), which cause the assembly template to translate under a die block (26) of a press device (24) of the first machine. The lateral appendages (3) of the collet elements are bent in succession under a laser welding head (38) of the second machine, for welding the appendages (3) to their respective collet elements.