Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Cases – Wrist worn
Reexamination Certificate
2000-01-10
2001-04-10
Miska, Vit (Department: 2859)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Cases
Wrist worn
C368S286000, C224S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06213634
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed toward a combination wristband and watch and more particularly, toward a watch which can be easily inserted and removed from the wristband.
Wristbands in the nature of sweatbands are often worn by athletes in order to absorb perspiration while they are participating in a sport. The wristband is made from a flexible, absorbent fabric or material, for example, cotton. Athletes often also wear watches while they are playing. A problem occurs, however, when the athlete wears two wristbands and also needs to wear a watch on his or her wrist. This problem has been addressed in prior patents. However, these patents fall short of solving the problem in that the function of the wristband has been compromised.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,769,799 to Matsukage discloses the face of a watch mounted within a wristband worn by a person. The wristband is made from an elastic textile material which may absorb perspiration. The problem with this device, however, is that the wristband is not completely effective in absorbing perspiration because the back of the face is exposed to the wearer's wrist. Therefore, any perspiration present on that portion of the wearer's wrist will not be absorbed by the wristband.
Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 4,645,102 to Proellochs discloses an assembly which includes a wristband and a watch enclosed therein. Again, the wristband may be made from a cotton fabric so that perspiration will be absorbed by the wristband. However, the back of the watch rests on the wearer's wrist, thereby creating the same problem discussed above with regard to the patent to Matsukage.
There remains a need for a combined wristband and watch which will not only effectively absorb perspiration but will also serve the function of a watch. Also, there exists a need for a combination wristband and watch which allows for the easy insertion and removal of the watch from the wristband so that the wristband can be laundered.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is designed to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art discussed above. It is an object of the present invention to provide a wristband combined with a watch.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a wristband and watch combination where the watch may be easily inserted and removed from the wristband.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a wristband and watch combination where the wristband effectively absorbs the wearer's perspiration without compromising the function of the watch.
In accordance with the illustrative embodiment demonstrating features and advantages of the present invention, there is provided a wristband and watch combination which includes a tubular wristband having an inner layer of material, an outer layer of material, and a watch placed therebetween. The inner layer has a slit formed therein and the outer layer has an opening formed therein. The slit and opening are substantially aligned. The watch has a base and a face attached to the base. The opening and slit include button-hole stitching. The face includes a rim and a recess is formed between the base and the rim. Once the watch is in place, the stitching surrounding the opening fits snugly within the recess, thereby securing the watch within the opening.
Other objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof taken in conjunction with the drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: D. 351119 (1994-10-01), McMullin
patent: D. 398247 (1998-09-01), Dumas
patent: 1479363 (1924-01-01), Brown
patent: 2076221 (1937-04-01), Bradbury
patent: 4645102 (1987-02-01), Proellochs
patent: 4769799 (1988-09-01), Matsukage
patent: 4862521 (1989-09-01), Mann
patent: 4958279 (1990-09-01), Proellochs
patent: 5762241 (1998-06-01), Cross
Harrington Ronald L.
Rowsell Richard L.
Lehrer Norman E.
Miska Vit
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