Bracelet Device

The present invention relates to a bracelet. Disclosure is provided of a stabilizing system for stabilizing a bracelet whilst it is worn around a wrist of a user. Disclosure is also provided of a bracelet that is adjustable in size.

Terms/Definitions

‘Arrangement’:

The term arrangement is a technical term which means a feature, or combination of features, (usually with a given purpose). For example, a ‘measuring arrangement’ is a feature or features, to facilitate measuring. A ‘holding arrangement’ is a feature or features, to facilitate holding.

‘Feature’:

The term ‘feature’ is a broad term that includes within its scope any feature under the Sun. A feature may, for example, be an element, body, member, or may even be an aperture (eg opening/hole/gap or the such like). Thus the term ‘holding feature’ includes within its scope, for example, any element, body, member, or even aperture, to facilitate holding. A ‘feature’ may also be a ‘part’ of a broader feature; for example, if a part of an invention is disclosed/claimed as comprising a ‘padding feature’, this does not limit the padding feature to being a separate feature that is added to the invention (eg a sponge element, adhered to the invention); the invention, for example, may have a part made of sponge, or have an inner sponge (or soft) layer—in such a case, if that part of the invention is clearly of a material/nature that provides padding, then this falls within a scope of what is defined in the present application as a ‘padding feature’.

‘Substantially’:

It is known, to those with skill in the art of patenting, that the word ‘substantially’ can, in some instances, be used to broaden a term. It should be stated that, in the present application, use of the word ‘substantially’ with a term, to define a (characterizing) feature(s), gets all the benefit (ie the benefit of any broadening) afforded by use of the word ‘substantially’, and also includes within its scope the feature(s) being that term exactly, (without broadening). For example, if two features are described/defined in the present application as being ‘substantially parallel’, then that includes, within its scope, the features being ‘close’ to parallel (in so far as the word ‘substantially’ is deemed to broaden the term ‘parallel’), and also includes within its scope the features being ‘exactly’ parallel). (Note: When the term ‘substantially’ is used with reference to angles and/or directions, etc, it includes within its scope ‘within twenty-five degrees of’ the term/angle/direction, (etc), it is used with. Thus ‘substantially vertical’, for example, includes within its scope ‘exactly’ vertical, and being within twenty-five degrees of exactly vertical. It should also be stated that, when used in this way, it more preferably tends to suggest being within ten degrees of the term/angle/direction, (etc), (eg ‘vertical’, in this example), that it is used with. It should also be stated, other than supporting a claim, for example, of being ‘within 25 degrees’, it supports any claim that defines being within any of the following degree amounts: 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1).

‘Attached’ And ‘Connected’:

If a feature (or two features) are defined in a claim as being attached, that would include within its scope the feature (or two features) being permanently attached, (of course), and would also include within its scope the feature (or two features) being removably attachable, (because, if removably attachable, the feature (or two features) can be attached, and therefore, when attached, would be within a scope of being ‘attached’). Furthermore, the feature (or two features) being defined in a claim as being ‘attached’ would also include within its scope the feature that is defined as being ‘attached’ being formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the other feature it is defined as being ‘attached’ to. For example, if a table leg is defined in a claim as being ‘attached’ to a table top, that would include within its scope the table leg being formed as one part with a whole of the table top (eg if the table leg and table top were formed as one piece of plastic, for example) and would also include within its scope the table leg being formed as one part with a portion (rather than a whole) of the table top (eg if the table top was formed of more than one part, and the table leg was formed as one part with a part of the table top, but not a whole of it).

It should be noted, some (few) patent offices require structural connection/relationship terms (in claims), to define structural connection/relationship between features of the claim. With this in mind, (and if it should be required, although it often is not), the term ‘connected’, if used in a claim, is a broad term, which includes within its scope direct connection, and also includes within its scope indirect connection. (‘Direct’ connection would be where two features, for example, are directly connected to each other (eg an arm is ‘directly’ connected to a shoulder). ‘Indirect’ connection would be where two features, for example, are connected, but via intermediate feature(s) (eg a person's foot is ‘connected’ to their head, but ‘indirectly’, (via their leg, abdomen, torso, etc, which are ‘intermediate features’)). Where the term ‘connected’ is used in a claim, it includes within its scope ‘direct’ connection, and also includes within its scope ‘indirect’ connection. The term may be used in a claim, (and is deemed supported), whether ‘direct’ and/or ‘indirect’ connection embodiment(s) is (/are) disclosed in the present application, and, as stated, includes within its scope ‘direct’ connection, and also includes within its scope ‘indirect’ connection. Furthermore, if a feature(s) is (/are) defined as being ‘connected’, that would include within its scope the (or any—ie more than one of the said) feature(s) being removably attachable, if, when attached, the feature(s) is (/are) in a state of being ‘connected’, (directly or indirectly). Thus if a first feature is defined as being ‘connected’ to a second feature, it would include within its scope the first feature and/or the second feature being removably attachable, if, when attached, the first feature is connected to the second feature, (directly or indirectly). Furthermore, of course, (and similarly to the word ‘attached’), if a feature (or two features) are defined in a claim as being ‘connected’ it would also include within its scope the feature that is defined as being ‘connected’ being formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the other feature it is defined as being ‘connected’ to.

‘The Or Each’ And ‘The Or Any’:

The term ‘the or each’ (either in disclosure and/or a claim) can refer back to a single feature/thing, and/or can refer back to a plurality of features/things. When the term is read as referring back to a plurality of features/things, it should be taken as meaning, and including within its scope, ‘at least one, or more, or all (ie each)’ of the said features/things. Thus, to give an example, if a square is referred to/disclosed that has four corners, if the term ‘the or each corner’ is used, it includes within its scope ‘one of the corners, (or two, or three, or all of the corners)’.

When any one feature/thing is afforded any feature(s)/definition in the present application, it is taken as read that, where a plurality of the said feature/thing is provided, ‘the or each’ said feature/thing may be provided/claimed comprising the said feature(s)/definition (ie at least one, or more or all). Similarly, wherever a plurality of the said feature/thing are afforded any feature(s)/definition, it is taken as read that ‘the or each’ said feature/thing may be provided/claimed comprising the feature(s)/definition (ie at least one, or more, or all of the plurality), and/or that even just one said feature/thing may be provided/claimed comprising the feature(s)/definition in an embodiment/claim wherein an invention is defined as comprising ‘a’ (eg singular) said feature/thing.

(The term ‘the or any’ may be used, (again including within its scope, ‘at least one, or more, or all (ie each)’), instead of the term ‘the or each’).

‘User Means’:

It will be well known that, in certain patenting territories, (for example, the United States), use of the term ‘means’ or ‘means for’, if used in a (granted) patent claim, can be seen as a limiting term, limited to only giving the applicant/proprietor of the patent protection of means that are disclosed in the granted patent, or ‘equivalent’ means. This is not the case with the term ‘user means’ as it is used in the present application. The term ‘user means’ is a very broad term that is used in the field of product design/user-interface, and defines any means under the sun, provided for a user, for whatever action/result the user means is provided for. For example—a ‘user means’ to turn on a television could be provided by way of an ON/OFF button on the television. But it could also be provided by a button on a remote control which turns on the television when pressed. Both of these would fall (in the technical field of product design/user-interface) under the scope of the term ‘user means’ to turn on the television. Similarly, with certain inventions/products, a ‘user means’ may be provided to ‘initiate’ an action, for example. Thus, in the present application, a claim that defines an invention which comprises a ‘user means’ for [a particular action/result] is not subject to any ‘means for’ limitations that certain patent office territories (such as the United States) may appropriate to the term ‘means for’, but should be read as (and given protection for, if granted) any means under the sun, provided for a user, for [that particular action/result defined]. ‘User means’ is a technical term in the field of product design/user-interface.

Reference to Multiple Similar Elements in Plural

In the present application, there may be provided/numbered features wherein the same primary number is used, with a suffix. For example, a first side of the/an invention may be numbered 600′, and a second side of the/an invention numbered 600″. In any such case (or where any other suffix is used, such as ‘L’ and ‘R’ to denote ‘left’ and ‘right’, or ‘a’ and ‘b’, for example), when such features are referred to together (ie ‘the sides’), the plural may be numbered/referred to with the primary number (without the suffix). Thus the first side 600′ and second side 600″ may, for example, be referred to simply as ‘the sides 600’. Furthermore, if a side is referred to (not specifying which one of the sides), the primary number (ie 600, for example) may be used, without any suffix.

BACKGROUND

Many people wear bracelets throughout the day. Some of these bracelets may have nice adornment(s) on a particular side/half of the bracelet, such that it may be desired by the wearer for said adornment(s) to remain on the upper side/half of the wrist, whilst the bracelet is being worn, so that said adornment(s) are more visible. Such adornment(s) may be expensive and/or attractive and/or have emotional value to the wearer, thus increasing the desire in the user for them to remain on the upper side/half of the wrist, whilst the bracelet is being worn.

However, bracelets tend to slip/rotate around the wrist, meaning said adornment(s) may end up being on the underside of the wrist of the user whilst the bracelet is being worn. Thus the ‘best’ or most important part of the bracelet may end up being hidden/non-visible, for much of the time the bracelet is being worn. Furthermore, this problem is exacerbated if said adornment(s) make that half of the bracelet heavier than the other half (and/or if generally the half the wearer wants to stay on the upper side of the wrist is heavier), because, due to the nature of gravity, it makes it likely (or inevitable) that that (heavier) side/half of the bracelet will quickly end up on the underside of the wrist.

It would be desirable if a solution were provided to stabilize the bracelet, such that it could not rotate around the wrist of the user.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,369 (SAMSONITE) discloses a bracelet closure aid. It is not intended for wearing with the bracelet as the user goes about their day-to-day business, and is only intended for use to aid in the putting on of a bracelet. It is then discarded. Furthermore, the application states that the closure aid “may have a tendency to rotate on the wrist”. A solution set forth by SAMSONITE is to bear an external friction pad 76 of the closure aid against clothing or a knee, “thereby preventing the band from rotating”. Thus the band/closure aid disclosed in SAMSONITE requires intervention, (by the user), in order to prevent rotation of the band/closure aid. Clearly, this is not a suitable solution, to stop the other bracelet from rotating about the wrist, whilst the user wears the other bracelet all throughout the day, for example. SAMSONITE gives no insight or indication into how to solve this problem.

It would be desirable if a solution was found, which kept the other bracelet from rotating around the user's wrist, as they go about their day-to-day business, without requiring the user to constantly take action, to stop the bracelet from rotating.

Furthermore, when a person buys a bracelet, often they have to consider what size bracelet they need. This can force them to have to take time to measure their wrist, and consider what size would be appropriate for them. Especially if they are buying the bracelet without being able to try it on before buying, (eg when buying online), there is always the chance that they may get the wrong size bracelet. Furthermore, simply the hassle of having to consider this issue may lead to a potential buyer deciding not to buy, (either due to the time it takes to consider/measure, etc, and/or due to concern that they may buy a bracelet that does not fit them appropriately/perfectly).

If a bracelet is intended to be shaped to prevent the bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user, shape and size of the bracelet becomes even more important. Thus this accentuates the aforementioned problem. It would be desirable if a bracelet had an ‘elegant’ solution that allowed it to be adjustable, so that it could fit a huge amount of (or maybe even all) people. This would also have the significant potential benefit for the manufacturer/seller that it would mean the bracelet would not need to be provided in (many) different sizes for all the potential buyers, (who of course may have wildly different sized wrists), (or at least that it would not need to be provided in so many different sizes.

Furthermore, (not entirely unrelated to the above problem), if a user has a bracelet that can rotate around their wrist, and if they do not want it to rotate around their wrist, it would be useful if they could wear another bracelet that is configured to be wearable with little or no rotation around the wrist, and could connect it to the bracelet that they do not want to rotate around their wrist, in order to prevent it rotating around their wrist.

SUMMARY

The present invention is defined by the accompanying claims, to which reference should now be made.

Examples of the present invention seek to provide a solution to any or all of the above problem(s) by providing, according to a first aspect of the invention: a bracelet stabilizing system, comprising: a stabilizing bracelet of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation; a second bracelet; and an attachment arrangement to facilitate attaching the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet together, to thus prevent rotation of the second bracelet around the wrist of the user.

Unlike U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,369 (SAMSONITE), which discloses a wrist-band of soft-type materials, (examples are given in SAMSONITE of ‘highly elastic’ embodiments, and ‘canvas or leather’ embodiments) to aid stabilizing a bracelet, and requires intervention (by the user) to prevent rotation, the stabilizing bracelet (of the present application) is of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation. (It may be made of metal(s), for example). Once attached to the second bracelet, in use, it therefore prevents the second bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user, (thus stabilizing it), without requiring intervention from the user. This means the user can go about their day-to-day business, wearing both bracelets, and with the second bracelet constantly stabilized.

According to this aspect of the invention, any attachment arrangement (of any sort) may be used. For example, the attachment arrangement may be bespoke, (to the particular stabilizing bracelet and/or second bracelet, (or on a limited amount of different stabilizing bracelet(s) and/or second bracelet(s)), or may be substantially universal, (to any or many different types of stabilizing bracelet and/or second bracelet). (It is even feasible, (although unlikely), for example, according to this aspect, that a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement may be permanently attached to (and/or formed as part of a portion or a whole of) the second bracelet).

However, it will be apparent that potential users(/buyers) will usually already own the second bracelet, (which they may, for example, have bought many years ago). Therefore it will be apparent, to prevent the second bracelet, (which they may (and likely do) already own), from rotating around their wrist, they may only have need for the stabilizing bracelet, (and an attachment arrangement to attach it to the second bracelet). Thus, according to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided: a bracelet stabilizing bracelet device, comprising: a bracelet body of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation; and an attachment arrangement to attach the bracelet device to a second bracelet, in such a way that the second bracelet is prevented from rotating around the wrist of the user by the stabilizing device.

Embodiments according to the second aspect, when put into use stabilizing a second bracelet, will always thus contribute to the first aspect of the invention, (ie will always thus contribute to forming an embodiment of the first aspect of the invention).

However, if an embodiment of the invention is provided wherein a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement is permanently attached to (and/or formed as part of a portion or a whole of) the second bracelet, and the attachment arrangement then attaches to the stabilizing bracelet, thus attaching the two bracelets together and stabilizing the second bracelet, it could argued, (arguably), that this is not an embodiment of the second aspect of the invention, (because the attachment arrangement is more associated with/from the second bracelet, than the stabilizing bracelet). This is arguable. But nevertheless, it would be clear that such an embodiment clearly would be within a scope of the first aspect of the invention, (whether or not it is within a scope of the second aspect of the invention). (Such embodiments, (where the attachment arrangement is more associated with/from the second bracelet, than the stabilizing bracelet), become more likely when the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet are provided/sold together and/or where the attachment arrangement is bespoke).

(Thus embodiments of the second aspect, when put into use stabilizing a second bracelet, will always thus contribute to the first aspect of the invention, (ie will always form an embodiment of the first aspect of the invention). However, it is feasible embodiments of the first aspect of the invention may be provided that, arguably, do not comprise an embodiment of the second aspect of the invention).

Embodiments of the second aspect of the invention may again comprise attachment arrangements that are bespoke, or substantially universal.

However, it will be apparent that potential users(/buyers) will usually already own the second bracelet, (which they may, for example, have bought many years ago). Therefore it will be apparent, to prevent the second bracelet, (which they may (and likely do) already own), from rotating around their wrist, they may only have need for the stabilizing bracelet, (and an attachment arrangement to attach it to the second bracelet). Thus this attachment arrangement may have to be (and/or it would be desirable if this attachment arrangement was) substantially universal, such that it can facilitate attachment of the stabilizing bracelet to (second) bracelets of many different types, since users may have second bracelets of differing thickness and/or designs, for example.

It may be particularly useful, (with reference to the attachment arrangement being substantially universal), if the attachment arrangement comprises an attacher, to facilitate attaching the bracelet device to a second bracelet, to thus prevent the second bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user, wherein the attacher is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. Thus preferably the attachment arrangement comprises an attacher, to facilitate attaching the bracelet device to a second bracelet, to thus prevent the second bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user, wherein the attacher is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher.

By having an attacher of such a sort, the stabilizing bracelet can be attached to bracelets of a wide variety of different types, designs, thickness, etc. It therefore could be described as ‘substantially universal’. Thus if one user, for example, pre-owns a (second) bracelet, which, like many bracelets, has a (metal, for example) link in it (eg a link in a chain, for example), (the link comprising a hole, (which is a type of aperture)), the attachment arrangement may be usable, to attach the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet together, via the attacher linking through the aperture in the second bracelet, and surrounding a part of the link. This would be an example of the attacher being a surrounding attacher, because it is attaching around (surrounding) a portion of the second bracelet, (in this case, the portion being the part of the link that it goes around), to facilitate attachment.

However, some bracelets do not have aperture(s) in them, (or at least do not have any aperture(s) at a suitable/desirable position, for attaching to), and may simply have a cord, for example, that goes around the wrist, without any aperture(s), (or without any aperture(s) at a suitable/desirable point or points around the wrist). In such an example, a ‘pincher’ attacher may be used/provided, that pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to attach the stabilizing bracelet to the second bracelet, such that the second bracelet is stabilized, to prevent rotation around the wrist of the user.

(As will be shown, it is possible an attacher may be provided that is both a surrounding attacher, and also a pincher attacher. Thus an attacher being ‘at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher’ of course includes within its scope the attacher being both a surrounding attacher and a pincher attacher.).

In a preferred embodiment, there may be provided two (or more) attachers, preferably of different types. Thus the user may have a choice as to which attacher type to use, dependent on the other (second) bracelet they are wearing, (ie choosing which one works best, to prevent rotation). In a particularly preferred embodiment, there is provided an attacher comprising an open-and-close gate, (which it is thought will work extremely well (or best) on most bracelets), and a pincher attacher, (which it is thought may be extremely useful, (or even may be required), for some second bracelet designs. Thus the user has good options which it is thought will allow the stabilizing bracelet to work with all (or almost all) different types of second bracelet.

(However, it should be noted that the concept of surrounding and/or pinching a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, is not limited to having to comprise an ‘attacher’, (per se). For example, (and more broadly speaking), an attachment arrangement may be provided wherein a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. (An example would be where a cord element, from the stabilizing bracelet, surrounds a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. (Such embodiments will be explored). Such an embodiment could be argued, (arguably), to not comprise an ‘attacher’ (per se), but nevertheless would be an embodiment of wherein a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement surrounds a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attaching the bracelets together. Similarly, unusual embodiments of pinching a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, may be provided, which could be argued, (arguably), to not comprise an ‘attacher’ (per se). Therefore, more broadly put/stated, embodiments may be provided wherein a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. (Thus an embodiment wherein the attachment arrangement comprises an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher, would also be within the scope of being an attachment arrangement wherein a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. In that case, the attacher would be ‘a portion that surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment’. (The example of wherein a cord element (without an attacher, per se) surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, could be argued to be an embodiment where a whole of the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment). Better put, then, (and including all such embodiments within its scope), (and to avoid any possibly misinterpretation, or over-limitations), the attachment arrangement may be configured to surround and/or pinch (ie at least one of: surround; pinch) a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment.

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided: a bracelet, comprising: a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein length of the left side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is adjustable in length; and length of the right side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is adjustable in length.

According to this aspect, preferably the bracelet comprises: a rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; and another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other). It is feasible length of the top portion between the left side portion and the right side portion is adjustable in length. It is feasible length of the bottom portion between the left side portion and the right side portion is adjustable in length.

Disclosure will be provided within a scope of wherein the left side portion comprises sub-portions, and there are sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length. Disclosure will be provided within a scope of wherein the right side portion comprises sub-portions, and there are sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length. Disclosure will be provided within a scope of wherein the left side portion the left side portion and the right side portion each comprise sub-portions, and, for both the left side portion and the right side portion, there are sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length).

Disclosure will be provided within a scope of wherein the left side portion and/or the right side portion comprises sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length, (Disclosure will be provided wherein the left side portion and/or the right side portion each comprise sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length).

Embodiments will be disclosed wherein the left side portion and the right side portion are telescopically adjustable in length, (although it should be made clear that any slide solution may be provided), (and, it should be said, slide solutions are not the only way to achieve adjusting of length. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, to facilitate adjusting in length)).

Preferably body of the left side portion itself is adjustable in length. However, embodiments may be provided where this is not the case. This will be explained and explored.

Preferably body of the right side portion itself is adjustable in length. However, embodiments may be provided where this is not the case. This will be explained and explored.

Preferably the bracelet comprises a stopper, to stop the left side portion at a desired length. Preferably the bracelet comprises a stopper, to stop the right side portion at a desired length.

Preferably most or all of the left side portion of the bracelet is convexly curved. Preferably most or all of the right side portion of the bracelet is convexly curved. This can be important, in facilitating the (inner) width of the bracelet increasing and decreasing in size as the (inner) height of the bracelet increases and decreases in size.

Preferably most or all of the top portion is convexly curved. (Preferably each end of the top portion is convexly curved). (This can be useful in aiding the bracelet being shaped to prevent rotation around the wrist of the user, because it may help more closely mimic shape of the top side of the wrist, (as opposed to just being straight, for example).

Preferably most or all of the bottom portion is convexly curved. (Preferably each end of the bottom portion is convexly curved).

Whilst such a bracelet may itself be useful, (simply by itself), the bracelet may comprise a connector, to facilitate connecting the bracelet to another bracelet. Thus the bracelet can be used as a stabilizing bracelet, to stabilize another bracelet, (to prevent it from rotating around the wrist).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet, comprising: a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein the bracelet comprises: a rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; and another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other. (According to this aspect, preferably the left side portion and the right side portion are adjustable in length).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet, comprising: a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; and a connector, to facilitate connecting to another bracelet; wherein the connector is movable across the bracelet body, from a profile view. (It should be stated, according to this aspect, any disclosure afforded to any connector(s) in the present application may be afforded to any of the connectors, (one or both). Thus disclosure with reference to a connector(s) being at a ‘fixed distance’ and/or being in a ‘fixed position’ may be afforded to any of the connector(s), according to this aspect of what is invented. (Furthermore, any disclosure relating to a connecting portion(s) that extends from the bracelet body of the bracelet may be afforded to this aspect of what is invented)).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet, comprising a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; and a connecting portion that extends from a bracelet body of the bracelet, wherein the connecting portion comprises more than one connector, (to facilitate connecting the bracelet to another bracelet). (Disclosure is provided of wherein the connecting portion comprises a pincher connector, and a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet, comprising a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; and a connector, to facilitate connecting the bracelet to another bracelet. (According to this aspect, the bracelet may or may not be adjustable in shape/size).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet comprising a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user.

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a method is provided, comprising: wearing a first bracelet around a wrist; wearing a second bracelet around the wrist; and connecting the bracelets. It will be apparent that disclosure of connector(s) is highly relevant, and disclosure will be provided of: wearing a first bracelet around a wrist that comprises a connector, to facilitate connecting to another bracelet; wearing a second bracelet around the wrist; and connecting the first bracelet to the second bracelet, via the connector. (Note: No undue over-importance (especially post-grant) should be read onto the terms ‘first’ and ‘second’. These terms are simply used as a basic way to have clarity in terms of what is defined/claimed. For example, the bracelets could be referred to the other way around, (ie with the bracelet that comprises a connector(s) being considered the ‘second bracelet’, and the other bracelet being considered the ‘first’ bracelet). Furthermore, rather than the terms ‘first bracelet’ and ‘second bracelet’, the bracelets may simply be referred to as ‘a bracelet . . . ’ and ‘another bracelet’. Thus, as stated, undue over-importance should be read onto the terms ‘first’ and ‘second’. They are just terms used to make it easy to differentiate between the bracelets, (ie in terms of antecedent), eg in a claim). Furthermore, it will be apparent from the nature of the disclosure that the bracelet that comprises the connector being configured to be worn without rotating around the wrist of the user is of great interest, and the idea that, when connected to the other bracelet, it stop the second bracelet rotating around the wrist of the user. (As will be shown, whilst some embodiments that stop the other bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user may still allow for a fair bit of rotation of the second bracelet, (eg where an item(s) (eg adornment(s)) on a top side of the wrist of the other bracelet may still be able to rotate towards the side of the wrist for example, (eg around 3 cm of rotation, for example), embodiments will be disclosed that are exceptionally efficient at transferring non-rotation of the first bracelet to the second bracelet. Embodiments where the bracelet that comprises a connector is operable with the connector being in a fixed position relative to bracelet body of the bracelet that comprises a connector will be disclosed, and will show how effective this can be, at stopping rotation around the wrist of the user. (Thus the term ‘stopping’ (with reference to rotation), does not require that the bracelet cannot rotate at all. (So the same with the term ‘prevent’). If so desired, the term ‘limit’ may be used. However, as stated, the terms ‘stop’ and ‘prevent’ do not require that the bracelet cannot rotate at all. (Examples will clearly be provided within a scope of wherein a bracelet is stopped from rotating half-way around the wrist of the user. Examples will clearly be provided within a scope of wherein a bracelet is stopped from rotating a quarter of the way around the wrist of the user, (each way). Examples will clearly be provided within a scope of wherein a bracelet is stopped from rotating more than 3 cm around the wrist of the user, (each way). However, even only 3 cm or even 2.5 cm (each way) may not be desirable, since if a user has an item that they want to be displayed centrally on the top side of the wrist, even rotation of 3 cm each way may make it noticeable that it is not always in as central a position as the user may desire. Thus, as stated, embodiments will be disclosed that are exceptionally efficient at transferring lack of rotatability of the one bracelet to the bracelet it is connected to. (It will be apparent, then, that (first) bracelet itself being limited in its ability to rotate around the wrist of the user is extremely important. Thus bracelet embodiments will be disclosed that it is thought can be highly effective at themselves being limited in being able to rotate around the wrist of the user. (Embodiments will be disclosed that are adjustable, and may allow for significant optimization, in terms of this).

The second aspect (and/or any further/other aspect(s)) may comprise any of the feature(s) of the first aspect and may draw upon any of the feature(s) and/or disclosure of the present application, as optional and/or preferable feature(s). Any aspect may comprise any feature(s) of any other aspect(s), whether the feature(s) be essential or preferable and/or optional to the other aspect(s).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Examples of the present invention will now be more particularly described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, by way of example only, in no way limiting a scope of the invention, in which:

FIG. 1 is a view, from above, of an example of a bracelet stabilizing system, showing a stabilizing bracelet and a second bracelet being worn by a user, showing a top side of a wrist of the user, with the stabilizing bracelet stabilizing the second bracelet, to prevent it from rotating around the wrist of the user;

FIG. 2 is a front view of an example of the stabilizing bracelet;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the same example embodiment of a stabilizing bracelet as shown in FIG. 2, (shown partially opened), and showing/denoting an example of wherein the stabilizing bracelet can be opened, to facilitate putting it on the wrist;

FIG. 4 is a front view of a similar example embodiment as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, with a slightly different arrangement relating to the attachment arrangement;

FIG. 5 is a view of an underside of a user's wrist, showing an example embodiment, with particular focus on an example attachment arrangement attaching the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet;

FIG. 6 is a close-up view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, with particular attention to the example attachment arrangement, (thick black outline in the FIG. denoting outer confines of the close-up view);

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an example embodiment of a pincher attacher, which can be used to pinch the/a second bracelet, to facilitate attachment;

FIG. 8 is a side view of an artistic representation of an example pincher attacher, showing the example comprising a deformable portion(s);

FIG. 9 is a view of an underside of a user's wrist, showing an example embodiment, with particular focus on an example attachment arrangement comprising a pincher attacher, for pinching a portion of the second bracelet, thus facilitating attachment;

FIG. 10 is a close-up view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 9, with particular attention to the attachment arrangement comprising the pincher attacher, (thick black outline in the Figure denoting outer confines of the close-up view);

FIG. 11 is a close-up view of a user's wrist, showing an example embodiment, with particular focus on an example attachment arrangement embodiment, attaching the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet via surrounding and/or pinching a portion of the second bracelet, (thick black outline in the Figure denoting outer confines of the close-up view);

FIG. 12 is a close-up view of an example embodiment of a connecting arrangement, which may be used to connect together the example feature that surrounds a portion of the second bracelet in FIG. 11, (or may be used in other embodiments);

FIG. 13 is a side view of an artistic representation of an example surrounding attacher, with example deformable characteristics;

FIG. 14 is a side view of another example embodiment of a pincher attacher, showing, in the example, an example clamp-type mechanism;

FIG. 15 is a front view of an example bracelet that comprises a top portion, a bottom portion, a left side portion, and a right side portion, wherein the left side portion and the right side portion are adjustable in length, wherein there is a rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other, another rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other, another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other, and another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other, and wherein the example bracelet comprises a connector, to facilitate connecting to another bracelet;

FIG. 16 is a front view of a same example as that shown in FIG. 15, now showing a partially transparented view, showing that, in the example, the side portions are adjustable in length via telescoping;

FIG. 17 is a front view of the same example embodiment as that shown in FIG. and FIG. 2, showing the example bracelet at its smallest size, the example side portions being at their shortest length;

FIG. 18 is a front view of the same example embodiment as that shown in FIGS. 15-17, now showing the example bracelet at (or close to) its largest size, the example side portions being at (or close to) their maximum length;

FIG. 19 is a front view of the same example embodiment as that shown in FIGS. 15-18, now showing the left and right side portions each stopped at a desired length via an example stopper;

FIG. 20 is a front view of a very similar example embodiment as that shown in FIGS. 15-19, but now showing how a rotation point(s) may comprise a pin;

FIG. 21 is a close-up cut-off perspective view of an example stopper, in a non-stopping mode/position;

FIG. 22 is another close-up cut-off perspective view of the same example embodiment as FIG. 21, now showing the example stopper in a stopping mode/position;

FIG. 23 is another is a perspective view of the same example embodiment as FIGS. 15-19 and FIGS. 21 and 22, with the perspective view now giving a good view of an example connector(s) that the bracelet comprises, showing, in the example, an example connecting portion that extends from a bracelet body of the bracelet;

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the same example embodiment as FIG. 22, from a reverse angle, and showing how a rotation point(s) may be releasable, and showing an example of a rotation point that is releasable, (to open the bracelet), without having to remove any part(s);

FIG. 25 is a side profile view of a same/similar embodiment, now showing clearly that the example embodiment comprises a connector, and in fact showing that the example comprises more than one connector, showing an example where there is a pincher connector, and a surrounding connector that is not a pinching connector;

FIG. 26 is a same side profile view of the same embodiment as FIG. 25, now showing the example connectors open, the example embodiment being openable via rotation, thus showing how a connector can be opened via rotation;

FIG. 27 is a close-up cut-off perspective view of the example connecting features shown in FIG. 26, showing the example connectors open, (showing how this can be achieved via a connecting portion that extends from the bracelet body of the bracelet);

FIG. 28 is a basic side view of several deformable elements that it will be shown can be very important/useful, for pinching attachment;

FIG. 29 is a profile view (shown from below the wrist, in the example), of the example bracelet and of a basic depiction of part of a wrist, showing the example bracelet being worn around the wrist, and showing another bracelet being worn around the wrist, where a deformable element such as one of those shown in FIG. 28 has been placed around a portion of the other bracelet;

FIG. 30 is the same profile view of the same example wrist and bracelet as shown in FIG. 29, now showing the pincher connector being used to connect the two bracelets, the example deformable element again shown, but now by virtue of a partially transparented via of the example pincher connector;

FIG. 31 is a perspective view, showing a very similar result as what is shown/denoted in FIG. 30, again showing a basic representation of a wrist with dashed lines, and showing how the other bracelet can be stabilized via the pinching connection, with three example elements that the other bracelet comprises shown stabilized on a top side of the wrist, due to the bracelets being connected;

FIG. 32 is a bottom profile view, how showing an example surrounding connector being used, (the surrounding connector not being a pincher connector), connecting to another bracelet worn around a basically represented wrist via a link in a chain of the other bracelet, (the link in the chain being an example of an aperture, therefore, used for connection), and also showing, via dashed lines, how there could, feasibly, be a connector, (possibly even another surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector), on the other side of the bracelet body;

FIG. 34 is a perspective view of an example very similar to FIG. 23, but now showing how there may be more than one connecting portion that extends from the bracelet body of the bracelet, (and showing how a portion/section of the bracelet can comprise more than one connecting portion that extends from the bracelet body), and showing a slightly different embodiment of a connecting portion to that of FIG. 23, for example;

FIG. 35 is a same perspective view of the same embodiment as FIG. 34, now showing the example pincher connectors open, (which, in the example, also opens the example surrounding connectors that are not pincher connectors);

FIG. 36 is a top perspective view, showing a basic example of an embodiment where an item(s) can be added to the bracelet body, showing, in the basic example, a protruding portion shaped to facilitate addition of an item(s);

FIG. 37 is a side view that is partially cross-sectional, with a side view shown of an item, shown above a side cross-sectional view of the example bracelet body of the example embodiment of FIG. 36, making clear how the item can easily be attached to the bracelet body, in this case simply from pressing the item down onto the bracelet body;

FIG. 38 is a same top perspective view as that shown in FIG. 36, showing a very similar embodiment to that shown in FIG. 22, now showing item(s), (which may be referred to as ‘addition(s)’) added to the bracelet, which item(s) here read as a word;

FIG. 39 is a basic side view of several deformable elements extremely similar or same to those of FIG. 28, but showing them comprising adaptation to be removably attachable to a pincher connector;

FIG. 40 is a close-up perspective view, showing an example pincher connector, not shown in a pinching mode, (the example shown in an open position), and showing an embodiment of how one of the example deformable elements of FIG. 39 may be removably attached;

FIG. 41 is a side profile view, showing an example deformable element having been attached, now showing the example pincher connector comprising deformable engaging portions, (for engaging a bracelet with);

FIG. 42 is a basic side view of several deformable elements extremely similar or same to those of FIG. 29, but showing them adapted in such a way that may be useful, in some embodiments, for keeping them attached to the pincher connector, when the pincher connector opens;

FIG. 43 is a side profile view of an example pincher connector that may be useful for pinching bracelets that are flatter in shape;

FIG. 44 is a side profile view of an example pincher connector, alluding to the fact that a pincher connector, rather than rotating to open and close, could use upward/downward movement, and also suggesting that a pincher connector could be spring-loadedly closable;

FIG. 45 is a front view of an example bracelet wherein at least a portion of each side portion of the example bracelet is movable along the top portion and/or the bottom portion of the bracelet, to facilitate adjustment;

FIG. 46 is a front view of the same example bracelet of FIG. 45, now showing the top and bottom portions further apart;

FIG. 47 is a front view of a very similar example to that of FIG. 46, showing the example bracelet in a similar state to what is shown in FIG. 46, but now showing how it may be possible for length of both side portions between the top portion and bottom portion to be adjustable in length with only one adjuster, and showing the example top portion transparented, to help explain how this is achieved in the example;

FIG. 48 is a front view of a different embodiment wherein length of the side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion is adjustable in length;

FIG. 49 is a front view of the same embodiment as FIG. 48, now showing the bracelet having been adjusted to a smaller size;

FIG. 50 is a front view of an embodiment that comprises a mechanism similar to a mechanism used by many handcuffs, to facilitate adjusting length of the example left side portion of the bracelet, and a mechanism similar to a mechanism used by many handcuffs, to facilitate adjusting length of the example right side portion of the bracelet;

FIG. 51 is a front view of the same embodiment of FIG. 50, showing a release state; and

FIG. 52 is a top perspective view of a watch.

Note: At some patent offices, when claim(s) are allowed for patent, it is required that Figures that do not show all the feature(s) of the/an invention claimed (and that are not within a scope of what is claimed) are denoted as ‘not being claimed’ (or words to that effect). Even in such case, it will be apparent that such Figure(s) may or do show feature(s) that are essential, or preferable and/or optional, to the/an invention claimed, which will be apparent, in light of the disclosure. Thus such Figure(s) (and/or disclosure related to such Figure(s) and/or embodiment(s)), should nevertheless be considered relevant to the/an invention claimed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring to the drawings, there is shown, according to a first aspect of the invention, a bracelet stabilizing system 10, comprising: a stabilizing bracelet 12 of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation; a second bracelet 14 (which is shown being worn about the wrist of the user); and an attachment arrangement 16 to facilitate attaching the stabilizing bracelet 12 and the second bracelet 14 together, to thus prevent rotation of the second bracelet 14 around the wrist of the user.

(In FIG. 1, the example attachment arrangement is denoted in basic fashion, and is shown in dashed lines, to denote that, in the example shown in FIG. 1, (which shows the user's hand and wrist from a top view), the attachment arrangement is not visible, because it is on the other side of the user's wrist).

In FIG. 2, there is shown an embodiment of the stabilizing bracelet (and an attachment arrangement), (according to the first aspect of the invention). (It will be apparent that the embodiment is also an embodiment of a bracelet stabilizing bracelet device, (as according to a second aspect of the invention), comprising a bracelet body 18 of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation; and an attachment arrangement to attach the bracelet device to a second bracelet, in such a way that the second bracelet is prevented from rotating around the wrist of the user by the stabilizing device).

Preferably the attachment arrangement comprises an attacher 22, to facilitate attaching the bracelet device to a second bracelet 14, to thus prevent the second bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user, wherein the attacher is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. (FIG. 2 is clearly also an embodiment of this).

An inner height dimension 20H of the example stabilizing bracelet 12 (and example bracelet body 18) is denoted. An inner width dimension 20W of the example stabilizing bracelet 12 (and example bracelet body 18) is denoted. The inner height dimension 20H and inner width dimension 20W are such that, when the stabilizing bracelet 12 is worn around the wrist of the user, it cannot rotate around the wrist. This is because the inner height dimension 20H is small enough that it does not allow the stabilizing bracelet 12 to rotate around to the other side of the wrist. Since wrists have a larger width dimension than height dimension, the inner width dimension 20W of the stabilizing bracelet (as shown in FIG. 2) is bigger than the inner height dimension 20H.

There is shown, (in FIG. 2), an example attachment arrangement, comprising an attacher 22 that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. In the example, the attacher 22 is a surrounding attacher, because it is configured to surround a portion of a/the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. (An example of this, in action, will be shown and discussed, particularly with reference to the example of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6).

(Note, whilst, (as can be seen in the example(s)), a surrounding attacher preferably fully surrounds (and encloses around) a portion of the second bracelet, (and thus fully closes), it is technically feasible that there may be a small gap in the surrounding attacher. For example, once can imagine that, if there were a small (eg half a millimetre- or any very small amount) gap in the surrounding attacher, then it would still work, providing the portion of the second bracelet that it surrounds (to facilitate attachment) is not small enough to escape the surrounding attacher, through the gap. It will be apparent, though, that it is far preferable that the surrounding attacher fully surrounds (and fully closes around) the/a portion of the second bracelet, such that there is no gap to allow escape from the surrounding attacher, once attached. Thus, it is technically feasible that there is a very small gap in the surrounding attacher. Nevertheless, if the surrounding attacher is configured to surround the portion in such a way that the portion surrounded cannot escape, (by virtue of being surrounded), then it is a surrounding attacher, even if there is a very small gap such that it does not absolutely fully surround the portion).

In the example, the attacher 22 is an open-and-close attacher 23, (since it can open and close). In the example, the attacher 22 comprises an open-and-close gate 24. (The open-and-close gate may also be referred to as an open-and-close portion). (An attacher comprising an open-and-close gate is a preferred embodiment of an open-and-close attacher. However, it should be stated that other embodiments of an open-and-close attacher, other than those comprising an open-and-close gate, are possible; for example, the/an attacher may be hinged in such a way that allows it to open and close, for example).

Such open-and-close gates tend to be spring loaded. Thus the attacher may comprise a spring-loaded open-and-close gate mechanism. In the example, there is shown an example selecting element 26 (which in the example is a protruding element). The/a user (eg with a finger/nail) can move the example protruding element (which is an embodiment of a selecting element), to open the open-and-close gate 24. In the example, the protruding element can be moved downwards, (from the perspective as shown in FIG. 2), to open the example open-and-close gate 24. The open-and-close gate then spring-loadedly returns to a closed position, once the user releases the example selecting element. Such mechanisms are known, in open-and-close gate attachers, and the example shown is shown by way of example only. It will be apparent that various different embodiments/modifications may be provided. (In the example of FIG. 2, (and other example(s) shown), the attacher is what is often referred to as a ‘lobster claw’).

(It should also be stated that, whilst the example open-and-close gate spring-loadedly closes, it is feasible that an embodiment may be provided where the user can move the/a selecting element to open the open-and-close gate, and then also has to then move the selecting element again (eg to move it back), in order to then close the open-and-close gate. However, a spring-loaded mechanism is preferred, since it is more intuitive and requires less action by the user).

In the example of FIG. 2, the bracelet body 18 comprises two parts. (This is shown by way of example, and the bracelet body may comprise any amount of part(s)—ie one or more)). In the example, the two parts are hinged. (An example hinge 30 is generally shown/represented). In the example, the two parts are substantially semi-circular in shape. A first (preferably substantially semi-circular) part 18a is shown; and a further (preferably substantially semi-circular) part 18b is shown. (These are labelled clearly in FIG. 3).

In the example, an example closing mechanism 32 is shown. This is just one example of a closing mechanism, and any embodiment of a closing mechanism may be provided. It is shown more clearly how the example closing mechanism works, in FIG. 3, where a same/similar example of the stabilizing bracelet is shown, in a slightly open position. In the example, an example portion 33 (of one of the parts (part 18b, in the example)) connects into an example mouth 36, (which, more broadly, is an embodiment of an opening), (of the other part (part 18a, in the example)). The portion 33 is then held in the mouth 36. (In the example, portion 33 is a bar element). The two parts 18a, 18b, in the example, are thereby held together, (as shown in FIG. 2, for example). In the example, a selecting element/feature 38 is provided. In the example, the/a selecting element/feature 38 can be used/moved by a user, which opens the mouth 36, thereby allowing the portion 33 to be released, and thereby allowing releasing of the parts from each other, (and thereby allowing opening of the stabilizing bracelet). (The selecting element/feature 38 may also be used to open the mouth, to allow for introduction of the example portion 33 into the example mouth 36). Thus, in such an example, the stabilizing bracelet can be opened, to remove the stabilizing bracelet (and put the stabilizing bracelet on), and can be closed, to secure the bracelet on the wrist. (The mouth/opening may close, by default, when selecting element/feature 38 is released/not used). As stated, this is just one example of a closing mechanism, and is described/provided by way of example only. It will be apparent that many different types of closing mechanism may be provided, in no way limited to the example(s) provided. (For example, clipping and/or overlapping mechanism(s), for example, may be provided, to facilitate opening and/or closing).

In the example of FIG. 3, (which shows the stabilizing bracelet partially opened), an example is denoted of how the bracelet body may be opened, (via the/a hinge). A thick dashed (dotted) representation of part 18a, (in the example), is shown, showing how the stabilizing bracelet 12 may be opened, (showing part 18a, in a highly open(ed) position). (This is denoted very crudely, simply for representational purposes). Of course, this may be helpful for when the user needs to put on the stabilizing bracelet 12. Thus, in the example, the user can open the bracelet, (eg as shown in the dashed open position), and then close it around their wrist, (by the closing mechanism, in the example). However, it will be apparent that this is just one way in which it may be possible to put the stabilizing bracelet on. For example, it is feasible (though not as preferred) that, rather than a hinge mechanism, the two parts (or any amount of parts) could be removably attachable to each other. Thus the parts 18a, 18b (or any amount of parts), (whether they be substantially semi-circular or not), of the stabilizing bracelet could actually come as separate parts, which come apart from each other, and can then be attached to each other, to form the bracelet body. This is not as preferred, because it may be cumbersome, being harder to put on and/or put together. It would also lead to a greater likelihood that one of the parts of the bracelet body could be lost.

Furthermore, whilst a hinge mechanism is particularly preferred, any other way of opening and/or adjusting the bracelet body may be provided, to allow/help the user to put on the stabilizing bracelet. For example, rather than the stabilizing bracelet (and bracelet body) being hinged, (and rather than a plurality of separate parts being provided which come apart from each other, and can then be attached together), it is even feasible than a dimension adjustment mechanism may be provided, by which the dimension of the stabilizing bracelet (and bracelet body) may be adjusted. Thus the inner height dimension 20H (and/or inner width dimension 20W) of the stabilizing bracelet (and bracelet body) may, feasibly, be adjustable. For example, there may be provided a mechanism (eg a ratchet mechanism, for example), on one (or both) sides, (or any part(s)/position(s)), of the stabilizing bracelet, which may allow (in the example, for example), for the inner height dimension between part 18a and part 18b to be adjusted, (ie altered). (Or a similar such thing may be provided for inner width dimension adjustment). Thus, for example, there may be a rotatable dial (or any user means for adjusting inner height dimension 20H), which allows the user to use the ratchet mechanism, for example, to raise and lower parts 18a and 18b, relative to each other. (A user means may, or may not, be provided, in such an embodiment(s)). This, therefore, could allow the user to adjust the inner height dimension (and/or inner width dimension) to such an extent that the user can easily take off (and put on) the stabilizing bracelet, and could then use the same mechanism to lessen the inner height dimension (and/or inner width dimension), (once the stabilizing bracelet in on the user's wrist), so that it becomes non-rotatable around the wrist of the user. (As has been described for inner height dimension adjustment, so such feature(s) may be provided to facilitate inner width dimension adjustment). (In such an embodiment (ie wherein a dimension adjustment mechanism is provided (eg an inner height (and/or width) adjustment mechanism is provided), the parts 18a, 18b, (or any parts) may be detachable from each other, or the bracelet/mechanism may be configured such that the parts are always attached together (ie the parts may not be detachable from each other). This example, (ie of a dimension adjustment mechanism), is described simply to show there are many ways that may be provided to facilitate opening and/or adjusting the bracelet body, to allow/help the user to put on (and/or take off) the stabilizing bracelet. (It will be apparent that, as an example has been described here of how inner height dimension may be adjusted, so a similar (or any) example may be provided of wherein inner width dimension is adjustable. Thus, more broadly speaking, there may, feasibly, be provided a dimension adjustment mechanism)).

It should also be stated, again, that whilst several examples have been described wherein the bracelet body has two parts, the bracelet body, (in these, or any other embodiments), may comprise any amount of part(s), not limited to two. (And, to be clear, it may only be one part).

Thus the stabilizing bracelet 12 (and bracelet body 18) may not, at every point/moment, be of a shape such that it is wearable non-rotatably around the wrist of a user; eg in the example of FIG. 3, when not closed, the example may be rotatable around the wrist of a user; and in the example given of an adjustment mechanism, (where the dimension is adjustable), when the dimension has not been adjusted to be small enough to make the stabilizing bracelet non-rotatable around the wrist of the user, such an example may or will have moments where it is rotatable around the wrist of the user, (until the dimension has been adjusted to be small enough to make the stabilizing bracelet non-rotatable around the wrist of the user). However, if the stabilizing bracelet is, at any point, of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around the wrist of a user, (without requiring intervention to prevent rotation), then it is within a scope of being of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around the wrist of a user, (without requiring intervention to prevent rotation).

In the example(s) shown in the drawings, the bracelet body is solid in structure. In the example (best shown in FIG. 2, for example), the bracelet body is made (partially or wholly) of metal(s). (However, the bracelet body may be of any suitable material(s), not limited to metal(s). The example(s) shown could be made of hard plastic(s), for example, or any other suitable material(s)). Thus it is able to retain its shape, and be non-rotatable around the wrist of the user, without intervention (by the user) to prevent rotation. This differentiates, for example, against a body that is made of elastic material(s), for example, which would then be subject to rotating around the wrist of the user (especially if the skin/wrist of the user is sweaty, or there is moisture (eg because of rain). (Whilst the examples shown are all wholly solid in structure, it is technically feasible that some parts of the bracelet body may not be absolutely solid in structure. For example, the bracelet body could comprise a plurality of parts, and there may feasibly be slight movement between the parts. Therefore, not all parts of the bracelet body need be solid in structure. However, the bracelet body is of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation).

Whilst in all the examples, the stabilizing bracelet 12 (and bracelet body 18) wholly surrounds the wrist of the user, it is feasible that an embodiment(s) may be provided that does not wholly surround the wrist of the user. For example, in the example of FIG. 4, a section 34 is denoted. If one imagines this section of the bracelet body 18 to be missing, (ie that there is a ‘gap’ at this point), then the embodiment shown, (as long as the gap was not large enough, in use, to allow the user's wrist to slip out of (and ‘escape from’) the bracelet, would still be functionally effective. Furthermore, if such a gap were present, then even if no hinge were provided, (to facilitate opening and closing the stabilizing bracelet, to put the bracelet on and take it off), then it is possible that, if the stabilizing bracelet (and bracelet body) were deformable, (and yet resilient, (and preferably strong in structure), such that it reverts to its original shape after being slightly deformed) such that a user could slip/get their wrist through the gap, it is feasible the user may be able to slip their wrist into the stabilizing bracelet through the ‘gap’ (which, as stated, may be resiliently openable) and that the gap (and bracelet body) may then resiliently return to its shape, once the user's wrist has been slipped into the bracelet. Thus, (in any of these examples), it may then be worn non-rotatably, and would thus be of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around the wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation. However, as may be apparent, this may not be ideal, because it may be tough to put such a bracelet on, (ie it may be a struggle (or even hurt) for the user to get their wrist through the gap). Furthermore, there may be a danger that such embodiments may be liable to not being 100% non-rotatable when worn around the wrist of the user, or may even fall off the wrist of the user, in use, (due to the wrist of the user falling back out through the ‘gap’). Either (or both) of these things may be particularly a problem if the shape of such an embodiment becomes distorted, over time, due to deforming the gap, to take the bracelet off, (and/or put the bracelet on). Therefore, as shown in the drawings, preferably the stabilizing bracelet fully surrounds the wrist of the user. However, these examples discussed above are disclosed, to show that it is feasible the stabilizing bracelet need not fully surround the wrist of the user. In the example(s) just described, the stabilizing bracelet (and bracelet body) may thus ‘mostly’ surround the wrist (rather than fully surround the wrist).

(Another possibility is that a portion or a whole of the stabilizing bracelet (/bracelet body) may be malleable, and may be openable (whether it has a gap or not) via bending, and could thus be malleably opened (to put it around the wrist of the user), and then malleably closed (ie bent by the user), (to close it around the wrist of the user, such that it is then of a shape that is non-rotatable around the wrist of the user). Again, such an embodiment is not ideal, because it may be cumbersome to take off and put on. Furthermore, again it may (or will) become distorted and/or misshapen over time).

Referring again to the example attachment arrangement, the attacher 22 may be permanently attached to the bracelet body. In the example of FIG. 4, for example, the attacher 22, may be permanently attached to the stabilizing bracelet/bracelet body. (Thus it is feasible it may not be possible to remove it from the stabilizing bracelet).

In all the examples shown, the attachment arrangement comprises what could be generally referred to as further feature(s), (ie not just the/an attacher). In all the examples shown, the attachment arrangement comprises what could be generally referred to as an extending portion 29. (The/an extending portion is thus an embodiment of ‘further feature(s)’). (The extending portion may, in some embodiments, comprise a cord and/or a chain, etc, for example, as will be discussed/explored). In some of the examples, the extending portion is relatively long. In the example of FIG. 4, however, the extending portion 29 is short, and in the example, only includes a solitary feature, which, in the example, attaches the attacher to the bracelet body. (In the example, the feature is a ring element). However, it should be made clear that an extending portion 29 (and/or any further feature(s)) is optional/preferable, and it will be apparent that the/an attacher may be provided, without any extending portion (and/or any further feature(s)). For example, the attacher 22 of FIG. 4 may be attached/attachable (whether it be permanently, or removably attachable) to the bracelet body, without any further feature(s). Thus an attacher may be provided (without any further feature(s)). This nevertheless falls within the scope of being an attachment arrangement, comprising an attacher. (Thus simply an attacher, by itself, (with no further features), is an embodiment of an attachment arrangement, comprising an attacher).

(If the attachment arrangement comprises further feature(s) (eg comprising an extending portion), a portion or a whole of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s)) may be permanently attached to the bracelet body, whether or not the attacher is removably attachable. Similarly, (If the attachment arrangement comprises further feature(s) (eg comprising an extending portion), a portion or a whole of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s)) may be removably attachable to the bracelet body. The attacher may then be removably attachable with the portion or the whole of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s)) that are removably attachable (eg the attacher may be permanently attached to the portion or the whole of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s)) that are removably attachable, and thus be removably attachable to the bracelet body by virtue of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s)) that are removably attachable to the bracelet body), or may further be removably attachable to the portion or the whole of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s)) that are removably attachable to the bracelet body. (These are just examples given, and it should be stated that the or any attacher may be removably attachable to the bracelet body in any (other) way).

It should also be stated that it is feasible that the attacher 22 may be formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body. For example, whilst in the examples shown, the attacher (and whole attachment arrangement, if further feature(s) are provided other than the attacher) is shown as being a different part(s) to the bracelet body itself, it is feasible, for example, that the attacher (and/or a portion or a whole of the further feature(s) and/or extending portion) may be manufactured as one part with the (or a part of the) bracelet body. For example, the (or a portion of the) bracelet body may be tooled/manufactured so that a protruding portion protrudes from the bracelet body. This protruding portion (in such an example) may culminate in (and/or comprise) an attacher. Thus, in such an example, the attacher is formed as one part with the, (or a portion of the), bracelet body. (It may be formed as one part with the whole bracelet being one part, or the part of the bracelet it is formed as one part with may, for example, be a portion (eg a half) of the bracelet. Thus it is said that the attacher may be formed as one part with the, or a portion of the, bracelet body). Furthermore, in another example, the attacher could, for example, be bonded onto the bracelet body, (eg via soldering, or any other method, (and in any embodiment, not limited to metallic in nature)). These examples described would therefore be examples of the attacher being formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body. (So, too then, (whether or not the/an attacher is formed as one part with a portion, or a whole, of the bracelet body), the or any further feature(s) (eg comprising an extending portion) may, feasibly, be formed as one part with a portion, or a whole, of the bracelet body. The or any attacher may then be formed as one part with the said the or any further feature(s), or may not, (eg may be attachable (eg removably, but feasibly permanently) to the said further feature(s)). Thus various manufacturing methods and/or permutations (and various non-removable, or removable permutations) are possible.

(It should be stated that, (and disclosing similar embodiments and/or concepts as explored above), a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement (which may or may not comprises further feature(s), (eg comprising an extending portion)) may be formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body. The or any attacher may be included in this (ie formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body), or may be attachable (permanently or removably attachably) to the portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement (eg further feature(s), (eg comprising an extending portion)) that is formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body).

(It should be noted, for claiming reasons, that if the word ‘attached’ or ‘connected’ (or similar such connecting terms) are used, in a claim, they include, within their scope, the concept of (and embodiments where) the thing(s) that are defined as ‘attached’ or ‘connected’ (or similar such connecting terms) are formed as one piece (with a portion or a whole of what they are defined as being ‘attached’ or ‘connected’ to). Thus the definition that an attacher is ‘attached’ (or ‘connected’) to a portion or a whole of the bracelet body includes within its scope that the attacher is formed as one piece with the portion or the whole of the bracelet body. It should also be noted that use of the terms ‘attached’ or ‘connected’ (or similar such connecting terms) would include with its scope the concept of (and embodiments where) the things that are defined as ‘attached’ or ‘connected’ (or similar such connecting terms) are removably attachable, (as well as where they are permanently attached/connected). (This has been stated in the present application). Thus terms such as ‘attached’ and ‘connected’ should be seen broadly.

However, it is feasible the attacher may be removably attachable to the bracelet body. (If the attachment arrangement comprises any further feature(s) (eg an extending portion), the attacher may be removably attachable by being removably attachable to the (or any) further feature(s) (eg an extending portion), and/or may be removably attachable from the stabilizing bracelet via a portion or a whole of the further feature(s) (eg an extending portion) being removably attachable to the stabilizing bracelet, the attacher being removably attachable with the said portion or a whole of the further feature(s) (eg an extending portion).

It should be stated, (as shown in the example(s), that the attachment arrangement may (and preferably does) comprise further feature(s) (eg comprising an extending portion), other than the attacher, (although it is feasible the attachment arrangement is provided solely by way of the attacher). In the embodiment of FIG. 4, for example, the attachment arrangement comprises the attacher, and just one other feature (feature 25), to facilitate attaching the attacher to the stabilizing bracelet. However, the attacher, in other embodiments, may be attached directly to the stabilizing bracelet, without any further feature(s), (eg without feature 25, for example). For example, the attacher in FIG. 4 not only comprises an aperture (openable via the open-and-close gate, in the example), but also comprises, (shown by way of example), a further aperture 37. This aperture could, for example, be used to facilitate direct attachment to the stabilizing bracelet (either permanently, or removably attachably). (For example, the example aperture 37 could be openable and closable via an open-and-close gate, or openable and closable in any way). For example, the attacher could, feasibly, be directly attachable to the bracelet body, via use of aperture 37 (eg if it was openable and closable, for example). (This is just one example of wherein the or an attacher may be directly attachable (permanently, or removably attachably) to the stabilizing bracelet/bracelet body, without requiring further feature(s) (eg an extending portion), and such embodiments may be provided, in no way limited to the embodiment described, and in no way limited to use of an aperture 37, for example. (For example, rather than aperture(s), it is feasible any other way of facilitating direct attachment is used. For example, clip(s) (either on the attacher and/or on the bracelet body), or any other means/method may be used. The examples are shown by way of example only). In other embodiments, the example aperture 37 (or any other feature(s)/means) may facilitate ‘indirect’ attachment to the stabilizing bracelet, by being attached to further feature(s) of the/an attachment arrangement (eg to feature 25, in the example of FIG. 4). Again, it could be attached permanently, or removably attachable to further feature(s) of the attachment arrangement, in any way. (The or any attacher may be attached to the bracelet body (either directly, or indirectly (by being attached to further feature(s)) in any way. (Both ‘direct’ attachment of the/an attacher to the stabilizing bracelet, and ‘indirect’ attachment of the/an attacher to the bracelet, (via further feature(s) of the attachment arrangement), are considered to be examples of attachment of the/an attacher to the stabilizing bracelet).

In the example of FIG. 2, (and several other of the Figures), a very basic embodiment is shown/provided, wherein the attachment arrangement comprises a cord 28 (which may be a piece(s) of string, for example). (This could be considered to be a ‘substantially homemade’ (and/or basic) embodiment). Thus the example attachment arrangement, in the example, comprises ‘further feature(s)’, (other than the attacher), (the cord being a ‘further feature’ in the example). (Thus, in the example, the attachment arrangement comprises an extending portion, (the cord being part of the extending portion of the attachment arrangement, in the example). The cord is shown playing a role in attaching the attacher to the bracelet body. Thus, such an embodiment may, or may not, be an embodiment wherein the attacher is removably attachable, (and may, or may not, be an embodiment wherein a portion or a whole of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s) is removably attachable).

In the example, the attacher is attached to the body of the stabilizing bracelet via the example cord element 28. It will be apparent that this is a relatively basic embodiment and is shown by way of example only. The body/bracelet is shown comprising an aperture 27, to facilitate attachment of the attacher (via the further feature(s), in the example, which, in the example, comprise(s) an extending portion) to the body/bracelet.

In several embodiments, the bracelet body is shown comprising an aperture(s) 27. In the embodiment of FIG. 2, the aperture 27 goes through the bracelet body substantially vertically. In the embodiment of FIG. 4, an embodiment is shown wherein the aperture(s) 27 go through the bracelet body substantially horizontally. (The or any aperture(s) may go through the, or a portion of the, bracelet body in any orientation and/or way). Aperture(s) may be provided, whether the attacher (and any further feature(s) (eg an extending portion), if the attachment arrangement comprises any further feature(s) (eg an extending portion)), is attached permanently to the bracelet body, or if the attacher (and perhaps a portion or a whole of the extending portion (and/or further feature(s), if the attachment arrangement comprises an extending portion (and/or further feature(s))), is removably attachable. It should also be stated, that, whilst the embodiment of FIG. 4 is an embodiment wherein the attacher is permanently attached to the bracelet body, it is feasible, in such an embodiment, that the attacher could be removably attachable; for example, in FIG. 4, the feature (which in the example is a ring element) that is shown going through the aperture 27, (thus facilitating attachment), may, for example, be openable, and thus may allow for removable attachability of the attacher. (And, as stated, it is also feasible that embodiments may be provided wherein the attacher could, for example, be removably attachable to the example feature 25 (and thus be removably attachable to the stabilizing bracelet), whether or not the example feature 25 itself is removably attachable to the stabilizing bracelet, or not).

(Rather than aperture(s), it is feasible any other way of facilitating attachment is used. For example, clip(s), or any other means/method may be used. The examples are shown by way of example only).

(In the example of FIG. 3, the bracelet body comprises an example aperture 27, but it is not visible, due to the angle/view shown. In the example of FIG. 3, the example cord element 28 is thus attaching the attacher to the stabilizing bracelet, via the (non-visible) aperture 27, similarly, for example, to the example of FIG. 2).

In the example of FIG. 5, (and shown more clearly, in close-up view, in FIG. 6), an underside of the wrist of a user is shown, showing an example same or similar to the example shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, (and even possibly in FIG. 1), showing the example stabilizing bracelet 12, being worn non-rotatably around the wrist of the user, and attached to a second bracelet 14 (also shown being worn around the wrist of the user), the stabilizing bracelet thus stabilizing the second bracelet 14, preventing it from rotating around the wrist of the user. It is clear this is being achieved, without intervention (from the user).

In the example, the example attacher 22, (which comprises an open-and-close gate, in the example), is shown going through an aperture of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. In the example, the attacher 22 is hooked through a link of the second bracelet 14. (Thus this is an example of a surrounding attacher, which is surrounding a portion of the second bracelet, to attach the bracelets, thus preventing rotation of the second bracelet. The example is given by way of example only). (In the example, the portion of the second bracelet that it surrounds is the portion 99 of the link, (best shown (and numbered) in FIG. 6). Having been hooked through, (and surrounding that portion), it thus facilitates attachment. (This example is shown by way of example only. However, it will be apparent that the or a second bracelet of different designs may have aperture(s) in different places and/or of different types, (not limited to aperture of link(s)), which may be usable in such a way, to facilitate attachment. Similarly, different embodiments of attachers may be provided (not limited to the example(s) shown and/or disclosed), which are nevertheless suitable for such function).

It should be said that a surrounding attacher may not always need to go through an aperture of the second bracelet—for example, it may go around a part of the second bracelet, which does not comprise an aperture (eg around a whole portion of the second bracelet, which may not, for example comprise an aperture). Nevertheless, the second bracelet may be of such a design and/or structure that its movement (ie rotation around the wrist) is nevertheless limited, when the attacher goes around it in such a way. To give an example and/or insight of this (and what is intended by this), one can see, in FIG. 1, the adornments, which spell out the word ‘TOMMY’. If one imagines a surrounding attacher surrounding the whole cord of the second bracelet, between, for example, the ‘O’ and ‘M’ adornments, the attacher would work very well at stabilizing the second bracelet, because the ‘O’ and ‘M’ adornments would act as ‘blockers’, preventing significant movement as the attacher meets (and is blocked by) the blocker(s), (and thus preventing significant rotation of the second bracelet 14 around the wrist of the user). Thus this would be an example of where the/a surrounding attacher surrounds a portion of the second bracelet, (not requiring an aperture to go through), and nevertheless fulfils its function. This is just one embodiment of a ‘blocker(s)’, but it will be apparent very different designs and/or embodiments of blocker(s) may be provided and/or may be present, for/on the second bracelet. Blocker(s) may be provided, for example, at any location around the second bracelet.

(It should also be stated that, rather than there being blocker(s) which are separate pieces to the second bracelet itself (ie which are ‘additions’, such as the ‘TOMMY’ letter parts in the example of FIG. 1), it is feasible the design/shape of the second bracelet itself provides blocking. For example, the second bracelet might have a portion wherein, either side of the portion, the second bracelet is thicker than the portion, such that, if a surrounding attacher was attached to the second bracelet at the portion, movement (and thus rotation of the second bracelet) would be restricted as the attacher meets (and is blocked by) the blocker(s), because of the thicker parts of the bracelet. This, then, would effectively carry out ‘blocking’, but without requiring any separate parts/pieces, (ie without requiring any ‘addition(s)’ to the bracelet)).

Thus it is feasible, for example, that a blocking arrangement may be provided, to help prevent rotation of the second bracelet. (Thus there may be provided a blocker for going on the second bracelet, each side of the attacher). These may be provided as separate parts to the rest of the attachment arrangement. It may thus be possible to place the blocker(s) on the second bracelet. (Blockers of this sort tend to be able to attach to the/a bracelet via pinching). This would allow, for example, for a surrounding attacher to be used on a bracelet where it would otherwise allow rotation of the second bracelet, because, for example, blockers could be placed either side of where the surrounding attacher surrounds the second bracelet, thus stopping the rotation of the second bracelet, as the attacher meets the blocker(s). Thus an attachment arrangement may be provided, comprising an attacher, and a blocking arrangement. (As stated, such a blocking arrangement preferably comprises two blockers. (The term ‘comprising two blockers’ of course includes within its scope that the or a blocking arrangement may comprise more than two blockers). It should also be stated it is feasible the blockers, each side of the attacher in use, may be provided as one part, with the two blockers (which may also be referred to as blocking element(s)) Provided (eg linked) as one part. Thus a blocking arrangement may be provided comprising two blocking elements, (one (or more) blocking element(s) for each side of the attacher), wherein the blocking elements are provided as one part) Such an embodiment, however, is still said to be within the scope of comprising two blockers, because the arrangement would block the attacher on both sides, (even if provided as one part). Nevertheless, preferably two separate blockers (or more) are provided. As stated, blocker(s) tend to attach to the second bracelet via pinching the second bracelet. Thus they tend to be openable, and then tightly pinch a portion of the second bracelet, to thus stay in position on the second bracelet. (However, the or any blocker(s) may be positionable by any way/means).

(However, if the second bracelet comprises an aperture (eg within a link(s), for example, or any other part(s) of it), it will be apparent, from what is shown in FIG. 5, that this is an extremely effective way of attaching the bracelets together, to prevent the second bracelet from being able to rotate around the wrist of the user).

(Blocker(s)/blocking element(s) may also be referred to as stopper(s)/stopping element(s)).

The example, (to explain the concept of ‘blocker(s)’), just described, would be an example, (taken by way of example only), of wherein the attachment arrangement is at a top side of the user's wrist. This is not ideal, and it is preferred (as has been shown in many of the examples), that the attachment arrangement attaches the bracelets together at an underside of the wrist. Thus it is preferably substantially not visible (ie hidden from view, at an underside of the wrist of the user). However, it should be said, of course, that the attachment arrangement could be provided/located anywhere around the wrist of the user. For example, it could be provided at side(s) of the user's wrist. It should also be said, whilst the examples shown show just one attachment arrangement (attaching the bracelets at one point), it is feasible there may be provided more than one attachment arrangement. For example, it is feasible there could be provided two attachment arrangements. For example, one attachment arrangement could be provided at the left side of the wrist, and one at the right side of the wrist, (or they could be provided at any point). According to the second aspect of the invention, at least one of the attachment arrangements, (if a plurality is provided), must comprise an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. (According to the second aspect, more than one (and, in fact, both and/or all) attachment arrangements, (if a plurality is provided), may comprise an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher). (According to the first aspect of the invention, if a plurality of attachment arrangements are provided, it is not required that any comprise an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher, (but any or all of them may do)).

A close-up view is shown in FIG. 6. It can be seen that the attacher 22, (which is a surrounding attacher in the example), is going through an example aperture of the second bracelet. In the example, the aperture is in a link of the second bracelet. Thus the surrounding attacher is surrounding a portion of the example link, (and thus is surrounding a portion of the second bracelet). The portion that the example attacher is going around and attaching is generally numbered with number 99. It will be apparent, due to the fact that the aperture in the example link is of a small size, the attacher 22, once attached in such a way, cannot move very much. Thus the second bracelet is prevented from being able to rotate around the wrist of the user.

(Note: It will be apparent that some second bracelets, (eg a bracelet that a person may already own, perhaps, before utilizing the stabilizing bracelet device, to stabilize it), may comprise a portion(s) that extend (eg ‘dangle’) from the bracelet, (eg excess length of the bracelet). In such cases, it is feasible these portion(s) may be usable for the stabilizing bracelet device to attach to. For example, if such a portion (eg that dangles from the second bracelet) comprises aperture(s) (eg link(s), for example), then a surrounding attacher, (for example), may feasibly be hooked through an aperture (eg link) of the portion that dangles from the second bracelet, to facilitate attaching the stabilizing bracelet to the second bracelet. (A surrounding attacher is provided by way of example, not limiting what attachment arrangement may, feasibly, be used, to facilitate attaching the stabilizing bracelet device to a second bracelet, via such a portion of the second bracelet (eg that dangles from the second bracelet))).

It is feasible the attacher 22 may be a pincher attacher 40. (Thus it will be clear that, in the examples shown and described in the present application, (eg as shown clearly in FIGS. 2 to 6, for example), the attacher, rather than the example shown, could, instead, be a pincher attacher, for example. This will be explored). In the example of FIG. 7, an example is shown of a pincher attacher 22, 40. In the example, the pincher attacher 40 is shown being generally round in shape. However, it (ie the/a pincher attacher) may be any shape. This (a pincher attacher) may be particularly useful, as it may allow for attaching together of the stabilizing bracelet and a second bracelet, when the second bracelet does not have anywhere that an attacher that uses an open-and-close gate, for example, (or any surrounding attacher that uses surrounding, to attach), could successfully attach to, to prevent rotation of the second bracelet around the wrist of the user. This is best shown, for example, in FIG. 9 (and in the close-up view of FIG. 10), where it can be seen that the second bracelet 14, in the example, does not have anywhere where an open-and-close gate of an attacher (or any attacher that merely uses surrounding in order to facilitate attachment) could successfully attach, to prevent rotation. It does not have an aperture (eg of a link and/or chain) for example, or any helpful configuration. One can now imagine how, if a bracelet 14 such as this had a design feature and/or adornment similar or same to that as shown for the bracelet 14 of FIG. 1, for example, then an attacher that comprises/uses an open-and-close gate, (such as the examples shown clearly in FIGS. 2 to 6, for example), or any attacher that merely uses surrounding in order to facilitate attachment, may or will not work in preventing rotation in the example second bracelet of (or an example second bracelet similar to) FIG. 9 and FIG. 10. Instead, it would likely allow the second bracelet to rotate immediately, and the ‘TOMMY’ adornment (as seen in FIG. 1) would be able to rotate all the way around the wrist, until it hit the attacher 22. However, the pincher, in the example of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, is able to grip and ‘pinch’ a portion of the second bracelet, such that it prevents rotation. This is shown most clearly in FIG. 10 (and FIG. 9), where it can be seen the pincher 40 is pinching a portion of the second bracelet. The intent is that the second bracelet is pinched in such a way that it cannot rotate around the wrist of the user, (ie is prevented from rotating). (It should also be mentioned that, if a blocking arrangement were provided, an attacher that merely uses surrounding to facilitate attachment, could be successful (in combination with the blocking arrangement), in such an example).

In order for a pincher to successfully prevent rotation of the second bracelet around the wrist of the user, significant tightness may be required, (ie when it pinches). The pincher preferably comprises a deformable portion 42 or portion(s) 42. (An example(s) of this is clearly shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). The deformable portion(s) may, for example, be rubber. (However, they may be any material(s) that is deformable). This is just one example of a deformable material(s).

With reference to the or any attacher, (eg a pincher attacher, but not limited to a pincher attacher), the part(s) of the attacher that engage (eg pinch, in the case of a pincher attacher) the second bracelet, will herein be called ‘engaging portion(s)’, (because they engage a portion of the second bracelet).

In the examples of FIGS. 7 to 10, the example pincher attacher comprises two engaging portions. (This is most clear in the examples of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8). Preferably, a portion or a whole of one (or both) of the engaging portions is deformable. The examples of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 show particularly clearly examples of the pincher attacher 22, 40 comprising opposing pinch sides, wherein a portion or a whole of one or both of the pinch sides is deformable. Thus, in the examples of FIGS. 7 to 10, (provided by way of example only), the pincher attacher 22, 40 comprises opposing pinch sides, (for pinching), wherein a portion or a whole of one or both pinch sides is deformable. As stated, an example(s) of this is clearly shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8. In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the pincher attacher 22, 40 comprises opposing pinch sides, and one (or preferably both, as shown in the examples) of the opposing pinch sides comprise a deformable portion 42. (Thus this is an example of wherein a portion or a whole of an engaging portion of the pincher attacher is deformable. Thus this is an example of wherein a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion of the attacher is deformable. (Furthermore, the example(s) is an example of wherein a portion or a whole of more than one engaging portion is deformable)). The example pincher attacher 22, 40 is shown open in FIG. 7. In the example of FIG. 8, the example pincher attacher 22, 40 is shown closed.

However, it should be made clear, not only pincher attachers may comprise an engaging portion, wherein a portion or a whole of the engaging portion is deformable. For example, there is shown in FIG. 13, a cut off view (cut off at the dashed line), showing an example of a surrounding attacher, (which has deformable characteristics, in the example). In this example, the attacher comprises an aperture 70. (The aperture, in the example, is generally circular, but may feasibly be a different shape). In the example, the area surrounding the aperture is deformable. (For example, it may be made of rubber, or any other relevant deformable material(s)). Whilst such an attacher embodiment may not work for all types of second bracelet, the way it could/would work is if a portion of the second bracelet was fed through the aperture. Since the aperture 70 is small, (and may even be smaller than the example shown), the portion of the second bracelet would fit through tightly. (The deformability of the area around the aperture 70 would be helpful in maintaining tightness and/or allowing different sizes shapes of second bracelet portions to go through). Once fed through, the portion of the second bracelet could then be attached back to the second bracelet, and the tightness of the aperture 70/attacher could then function to stop the second bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user. (It will be apparent that this may/would only work for a limited amount/types of second bracelet; for example, if the second bracelet was one that does not separate/disconnect and re-connect to itself at any point, then this attacher/solution would not be of use. Furthermore, even if the second bracelet is of a type that does separate/disconnect and re-connect to itself, some may be of such strange and/or unusual shape and/or size that the solution shown in the example of FIG. 13 simply may not be able to take the (portion of the) second bracelet through the aperture. Nevertheless, this is clearly an example of a surrounding attacher, wherein a portion or a whole of an engaging portion of the attacher is deformable. Thus it is shown, the/an attacher may comprise an engaging portion, wherein a portion or a whole of the engaging portion is deformable, (not limited to the attacher being a pincher attacher).

In terms of FIG. 13, in the example, the whole outer definition of the aperture 70 is the/an engaging portion, (because, in use, it would engage with the/a portion of the second bracelet). However, it should be said that embodiments may be provided wherein a portion(s) or a whole of the outer definition of the aperture 70 is/are engaging portion(s).

To explain the drawing further, four lines/striations are seen around the aperture 70 in the area that is deformable, in the example. (These are simply basic artistic denotations that the area is deformable). In the example, the example attacher comprises a hard outer portion 72. This may, or may not, fully surround the deformable portion(s)/area(s). (The hard outer portion(s) may aid the aperture/attacher in tightly surrounding the portion of the second bracelet). However, the or a hard outer portion(s) 72 are optional and may be provided and/or required.

It is feasible embodiments similar to that shown in FIG. 13 may be provided, but wherein not all of the outer definition of the aperture is surrounded by deformable material(s). Thus a portion(s) or a whole of the outer definition of the aperture 70 may be deformable. (Nevertheless, such embodiments may work in a very similar or same way).

(Thus, broadly put, (and not limited to pincher attachers), a portion or a whole of an engaging portion of the/an attacher may be deformable).

(One of the problems of an embodiment such as that shown in FIG. 13 is that it may require the second bracelet to be disconnected from itself, with a part of the second bracelet fed through the example aperture 70, before the second bracelet is then reconnected to itself after having been fed through the aperture. This could be cumbersome. Thus other embodiments are preferred, many of which require little or no manipulation of the second bracelet, to attach the bracelets together).

(The example of FIG. 13 (and many other examples in the drawings) is an example of the attachment arrangement extending from the bracelet body of the stabilising bracelet).

Having a deformable portion(s) may be useful for several reasons. For example, it can be useful in substantially guaranteeing tightness, once the pincher is pinching a portion of the second bracelet. For example, and looking at the example of FIG. 8, (wherein the/an example pincher is shown closed), one can imagine, if a portion of a second bracelet was being pinched/held in between the opposing sides and in between the example deformable portions 42, then if the deformable portions 42 are resiliently deformable, (eg via being rubber, for example), then the deformable portions 42 can deform around the portion of the second bracelet, but because they are resiliently deformable (ie have the property of resiliently returning (and/or wanting to return) to their original shape, as deforming occurs (and once deforming ceases), they will tightly pinch the portion of the second bracelet. A second benefit is that, by virtue of the deformable portion(s), it will be apparent, (eg in the example of FIG. 8), that the pincher may be able to successfully pinch portion(s) of different size/girth. For example, such a pincher could work successfully on an example such as FIG. 9, (or even an example where the portion of the second bracelet it grips and pinches is significantly thinner (ie lesser in girth), and even could work successfully on a second bracelet wherein the portion is much thicker (ie greater in girth), (or even a portion of an unusual shape). (ie Because the deformable portion(s) can deform, it can allow the pincher attacher to be successfully used to stabilize bracelets of a wide variety of thicknesses (and/or shapes).

Therefore the pincher attacher comprising a deformable portion(s) can have significant benefits. (Whilst any attacher (not limited to a pincher attacher) may comprise a deformable portion, it is thought to be particularly useful for a pincher attacher, to allow the pincher attacher to successfully pinch and attach to different shaped and/or sized portions of bracelets. It is particularly useful to help pincher attachers to successfully pinch and attach to portions of different girth and/or shape and/or size).

(It should be stated that, whilst the examples of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are shown comprising two opposing sides, each comprising a deformable portion, it is feasible only one of the sides may comprise a deformable portion. This may nevertheless achieve the same, or substantially the same, effect/benefit).

(It should be noted that, whilst the example of FIG. 8 shows an example wherein opposing sides (and, wherein, in the example, the deformable portion(s)) meet, it is feasible there is a gap between the opposing sides, (even if one or both of the opposing sides comprise a deformable portion(s)). Thus, examples may be provided where there is a gap (which could be considered to be an embodiment of an aperture) between the sides (and/or deformable portion(s) 42). However, preferably the sides (and/or deformable portion(s)) meet, as it is thought this will create the most effective pincher attacher, and stop the second bracelet from being able to move/rotate, when pinched by the pincher attacher. For example, if the sides (and/or deformable portion(s)) do not meet, and there is a gap, then if the gap is larger than the portion of the second bracelet the pincher in attempting to pinch, then the pincher attacher may be unsuccessful at preventing rotation of the second bracelet. Therefore preferably there is not a gap.

Nevertheless, as stated, there may be a gap between the opposing sides. The gap may be a circular gap, for example, (or any shape). The gap, rather than being circular, may be fairly linear in shape, for example, and run between the opposing sides in a substantially linear shape, for example. The gap may, or may not, travel all the way along between the opposing sides. Preferably the gap (if there is one) is not large, because otherwise, (as stated), this could lead to the pincher being unsuccessful at pinching portions of second bracelets that are smaller than the gap. One reason why there may be a gap (eg a slight gap), is it may be challenging to find a material that can be used such that the opposing sides meet (ie without a gap), and yet, with one or both of the sides comprising a deformable portion (which includes within its scope one or both of the sides being a deformable portion), the deformable portion(s) would be deformable enough to deform enough for very large size portions the pincher needs to pinch. For example, this may be challenging to achieve with a rubber material, (although potentially possible, nevertheless). It should be stated, however, that rubber is just one material which may be useful to provide deformability, and other material(s) may be used; for example, the deformable portion(s) may comprise (and therefore may use) gel, and/or silicone, and/or foam/sponge (and/or any springy material(s)). Any deformable material(s) may be used. The deformable material being resiliently deformable is particularly useful so that, having been deformed, it is substantially able to return to its original shape and position. Thus, even after having been used to pinch a large portion of a second bracelet (where it has been significantly deformed, for example), it may nevertheless be able to substantially return to its original shape and position, and thus still be usable to successfully pinch much smaller portions of second bracelets).

(It is also feasible, if the material is not resiliently deformable enough, that a gap could start to appear, due to the deformable portion(s) not being able to resiliently return to their original shape, following being deformed (eg by a large portion of a second bracelet (and/or after being used/deformed many times and/or for a long time)).

(It should also be noted that it is feasible the deformable portion(s) (and/or one or more side(s)) could be provided by (and therefore comprise) material(s) such a thin plastic, thin metal, etc, which can deform (perhaps by virtue of its thinness), and may be resiliently deformable. Thus thin metal(s), or thin plastic(s), (and/or any thin material (and/or any material at all) that is deformable) may feasibly be provided, for this purpose.

The pincher may comprise a hinge(s), to facilitate opening and closing of the pincher. For example, in the example of FIG. 7, a hinged area 31 is shown/suggested. A hinge mechanism is just one embodiment of a mechanism to facilitate opening and closing the or an attacher (whether it be a pincher attacher, or not), provided by way of example only.

It will be apparent that a pincher may feasibly be used by itself, instead of other attachers shown and/or described in other embodiments. (eg instead of the attacher comprising an open-and-close gate, as shown clearly in FIGS. 2 to 6, for example). Thus if one imagines the examples of FIGS. 2 to 6, (eg imagining the example of FIG. 4, for example), it will be apparent that, instead of the example attacher shown (which is an example embodiment of a surrounding attacher), a pincher attacher could be used/provided instead. Nevertheless, this would be an example of an attachment arrangement, comprising an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. (This is mentioned just to make clear that the or a pincher attacher is not limited to being used and/or provided in conjunction with any other type of attacher).

In the examples shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, there are shown further feature(s), to facilitate attaching the pincher attacher 40 to the stabilizing bracelet/body. In the example, there is a feature to facilitate attachment. In the example, the feature is a ring element 46, although this is provided simply by way of example only. In the examples, there is also shown a further portion 48. However, this is shown simply by way of example only, and the examples need not comprise such portion(s) 48 (and feature(s)). (The feature(s), together, form an embodiment of an extending portion, but, more broadly, may simply be defined as ‘further feature(s)’). Such further feature(s) shown in the example are optional, though. For example, it is feasible the/a pincher is directly attachable to the stabilizing bracelet/body, for example, (similarly how this has been disclosed with reference to the example attacher of FIG. 2, for example, or in any other way), without need for further feature(s). It should also be said that, it will be apparent from the disclosure that the/a pincher attacher may be attachable directly to another attacher (eg as shown in the examples of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10), or to any other part of the attachment arrangement (not limited to directly to the other attacher), whether there are further feature(s) with the pincher, or if there are no further feature(s) with the pincher, (ie with, or without, need for further feature(s)).

Preferably the pincher comprises a closing mechanism. (However, it is feasible it may simply comprise a deformable mouth, that allows the portion of the second bracelet to enter and/or ‘slide’ into the pincher attacher, with the pincher attacher nevertheless able to hold the portion in, via/under tension (and thus pinching)). (It should also be stated that a surrounding attacher (of any sort) may comprise a deformable mouth, and thus may allow a portion of a second bracelet to enter into and/or slide into the surrounding attacher, and nevertheless then be held, by surrounding the portion. However, this would be an unusual embodiment, and may lead to more likelihood of the portion of the second bracelet being able to escape the surrounding attacher). In the example of FIG. 7, a portion 50 is shown. In the example, this portion (which, in the example, is a protruding portion), can rotate, and attach to the other side of the pincher, to close the pincher together. Thus this could be said to be a type of/embodiment of a closing mechanism. In the example, the portion 50 can then be rotated back (to a position similar to that shown in FIG. 7, for example), to allow the pincher to be opened. (Such a mechanism may be used for any attacher, not limited to a pincher attacher). This is just one embodiment of a closing mechanism, and just one embodiment of an attacher that can be opened and closed, and it will be apparent that other embodiments may be provided to facilitate opening and closing.

(It should also be stated that a pincher attacher could, feasibly, have a mouth (eg an open mouth), (eg which does not close, for example), but then have a portion/area further in the pincher attacher, which is able to pinch (and thus hold) a portion of the second bracelet. A portion or a whole of this portion/area may be deformable. (As stated, a portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) may be deformable). Potentially, then the portion of the second bracelet could enter into the pincher attacher, through the mouth, and then be held by the portion/area further in the pincher attacher, eg via tension). For example, the portion of the second bracelet may be able to slide into the portion/area, and then be held by it. For such an embodiment, a closing mechanism may not be required. Nevertheless, such an embodiment may still comprise a closing mechanism).

(Whilst a closing mechanism is not shown in FIG. 8, preferably the embodiment of FIG. 8 also comprises a closing mechanism, to close the pincher. This is not shown, in order to provide clarity as to the other features shown/denoted in FIG. 8).

Thus, as has been shown, the/a pincher attacher may not only pinch the portion of the second bracelet, but may also surround it. (The example described, where the pincher is able to close, is an example where the attacher is both a pincher attacher and also surrounds a portion of the second bracelet. Thus, as stated, the attachment arrangement comprises an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. (Therefore it (the/an attacher) can be both a surrounding attacher and a pincher attacher)). The example attacher in FIGS. 2 to 6, for example, is a surrounding attacher, (but not a pincher attacher). The example in FIGS. 7 and 8, for example, is a pincher attacher, (and is also a surrounding attacher). Therefore it is both, (which is within a scope of being at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher). It is also, of course, possible that the/an attacher may be a pincher attacher, (but not a surrounding attacher). This is also within a scope of being at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. To give an example of an attacher being a pincher attacher (but not a surrounding attacher), the mouth 51, where the example pincher of FIG. 8 opens, is denoted. The example pincher is openable at this point, so that a portion of the second bracelet can be fed through the mouth, into the pincher. Whilst the examples of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are able to close entirely at the mouth, (as described, for example, with reference to the closing mechanism of the example of FIG. 7), it is feasible the mouth 51 does not entirely close, (and may even be open enough that, if it were not for the pinching function, the portion of the second bracelet would be able to escape from the attacher, through the mouth). Nevertheless, such an embodiment may still be partially (or wholly) functionally effective. For example, the two sides (and/or portion(s) 42), in the example of FIG. 8, could still be used to successfully pinch (and hold) the portion of the second bracelet, even if the mouth 51 does not fully close and/or if there is not provided a closing mechanism. Nevertheless, it may be able to successfully pinch and hold the portion of the second bracelet. Thus this would be an example of an attacher that is a pincher attacher, but is not a surrounding attacher. Thus, nevertheless, it would fall within the scope of being an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. Thus example(s) wherein the attacher is a pincher attacher, but is not a surrounding attacher, are possible.

Various examples are shown wherein a portion or a whole of an engaging portion of the/a pincher attacher is at least one of: deformable; movable in position. In the examples of FIGS. 7 to 10, the engaging portions are movable in position, relative to each other. (Thus an engaging portion is movable in position). However, in the examples of FIGS. 7 to 10, the pincher attacher does not comprise a clamp arrangement. To give another example of wherein a portion or a whole of an engaging portion of a pincher attacher is movable in position, an example is shown in FIG. 14. In FIG. 14, a cut off view (cut off at the dashed line), showing a basic representation of an example pincher attacher, is shown. In the example, the example is a clamp-type pincher. (Thus, in the example, the pincher attacher comprises a clamp arrangement). There is shown an example user means 74, to tighten (or untighten) the clamp. (In the example, the user means is a rotatable element, but any user means of any type may be provided, for adjusting tightness of the clamp (and thus pincher attacher)). The clamp mechanism comprises an element 76. In the example, the element is threaded. In the example, the user can rotate the user means 74, to rotate the example element 76, and thus adjust tightness of the clamp arrangement. In the example, the pincher attacher comprises two engaging portions. In the example, each engaging portion is padded. (A padding area 78 is shown for each of the engaging portions). (It should also be stated that it is possible that one engaging portion, (rather than each engaging portion), may be padded). (In the example, then, a portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) of the attacher is deformable. In the example, a portion or a whole of both engaging portions of the attacher is deformable). However, it will be clear that a portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) being deformable is optional. (In the example, a portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) being deformable is provided by the example padding area(s)). However, a portion or a whole of an engaging surface(s) being deformable, (eg as in the example of FIG. 14), (or even having an uneven surface (eg ‘teeth’ or the like)), may help the clamp mechanism more successfully pinch the portion of the second bracelet it engages with (and pinches). (As stated, any material(s) that is deformable may be provided, to provide deformability. The example shown is shown simply by way of example only). In the example, a portion of the second bracelet goes between the engaging portions. The user means is then used, to move the top engaging portion (the clamp part at the lower end of example element 76, in the example), which can thus be moved downward (via the user means 74), to thus tighten the clamp (and the engaging portions) to the portion of the second bracelet, thus pinching it. (Thus it is an example of a pincher attacher). It can thus be tightened hard enough to thus stop the second bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user. (It will be apparent that this is just one (reasonably basic) example of a clamp-type arrangement, which can be used as a pincher attacher. It will also be apparent that versions of clamp mechanisms/embodiments may be provided wherein, rather than just one of the engaging portions being movable in position, more than one (eg both engaging portions, in the example, for example) may be movable in position. Thus a portion or a whole of one or more engaging portion of the/a pincher attacher may be movable in position). (In the example, the (top, in the example) engaging portion is clearly movable in position, (relative to the or any other engaging portion). However, as stated, it is feasible a portion or a whole of both of the example engaging portions may be movable in position (relative to each other)).

Thus the/a pincher attacher may feasibly comprise a clamp mechanism.

(When the user wants to unclamp/un-attach the pincher from the second bracelet, in the example shown, the user may simply use the example user means 74, to untighten the clamp mechanism). (There may feasibly be provided element(s) such as example element 80, (which goes around element 76), and which helps maintain tightness of the clamp mechanism, in use).

(The example shown is an example of a pincher attacher embodiment wherein a portion or a whole of an engaging portion of the attacher is both deformable (due to the padded area, in the example, provided by way of example only); and also movable in position. Thus it is feasible a portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) of the attacher may be both deformable; and movable in position). (It should also be stated that it is feasible a portion or a whole of an engaging portion (eg, the top engaging portion, in the example of FIG. 14, for example) may be movable in position, and that the engaging portion may not, for example, comprise a portion or a whole that is deformable). And it is possible there may be another engaging portion, wherein a portion or a whole of the other engaging portion may be deformable, for example, (or may not)).

In the example (of FIG. 14), a portion or a whole of an engaging portion of the attacher is deformable. In the example, a portion or a whole of both engaging portions of the attacher is deformable. As stated previously, various material(s) may be used to provide deformability.

It will be apparent that the example clamp-type mechanism is shown by way of example only. There may be provided embodiments that do not require adjustment (to adjust tightness) from a user. For example, spring-loaded embodiments, (or the like), may be provided, which make the/a clamp mechanism naturally clamp/pinch downward. The pincher attacher/clamp mechanism may then be openable (and/or it may be possible for it to be prised open), and may then feasibly clamp down on (and thus pinch) the/a portion of the second bracelet, without need for adjustment by a user. Various embodiments, (not limited to the examples shown and/or disclosed), may be provided.

Thus an example is shown in FIG. 14, (shown by way of example only), of an attachment arrangement comprising a pincher attacher, wherein the pincher attacher comprises a clamp mechanism.

There may be provided more than one attacher. Preferably, (if more than one attacher is provided), any or all of the attachers are different types of attacher. For example, preferably there are provided two (or more) attachers. Preferably one of the attachers is a pincher attacher. Preferably another of the attachers is not a pincher attacher, and is an open-and-close attacher (and most preferably comprises an open-and-close gate). (Thus this is an example of the attachers being different types of attacher).

(It should be noted that, definition, if used, that ‘preferably there is provided two attachers’, (or words to that effect), does not preclude there being provided more than two attachers, because, if three (or more) attachers are provided, for example, then two attachers have been provided, (plus a further attacher(s)). The further attacher(s) may, or may not, be of a different type to the other attachers.

(It should also be stated clearly that it is possible that more than one attacher (of the same type) may be provided), whether or not a plurality of different types of attacher are provided).

Thus preferably there are provided two (or more) attachers. And preferably any or all of the attachers are different types of attacher. Preferably one of the attachers comprises an open-and-close gate. Preferably the (or an) other attacher is a pincher attacher. This has various benefits because, with most bracelets, the attacher comprising an open-and-close gate (or more generally being an open-and-close attacher) will likely be the best attacher to use. (eg There may be an aperture in the second bracelet (such as in the example shown in FIG. 6, for example), which can opportunely be used, via the open-and-close gate attacher, for example, to attach the bracelets together). However, there may be times when the pincher attacher is more appropriate, (or is wholly necessary, if the attacher comprising an open-and-close gate cannot be successfully used to attach the bracelets together in such a way that stops the second bracelet from rotating around the wrist of the user). Thus, in such a case, now the pincher attacher can be used, to facilitate attachment, (and prevent rotation).

There are various ways in which more than one attacher may be provided (and may be usable). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9 (and best shown in FIG. 10), the pincher attacher can be attached to the stabilizing bracelet, via attachment to the other (preferably open-and-close, and most preferably open-and-close gate) attacher, (or via attachment to any one or more of the further feature(s) that facilitate attachment of the other attacher to the stabilizing bracelet, (if further feature(s) are provided), because the pincher attacher may, for example, be attachable to an extending portion (or any further feature(s)) of the attachment arrangement (eg to a link of a chain, for example), rather than directly via the other attacher itself). To give an example of this, looking at the example of FIG. 4, for example, it is feasible the pincher attacher, for example, rather than (only) being attachable directly via the other example attacher 22, 23, could be attachable to (and thus via) example feature 25, for example. This would be an example of it being attachable to (and thus via) a feature(s) that facilitates attachment of the other attacher to the stabilizing bracelet, (and/or to (and thus via) a ‘further feature(s)’ other than the other attacher). (It should also be said that it may be attached permanently (rather than removably attachably) to such a (or any) feature(s)). The pincher attacher could even be attachable (or attached permanently, for example) to a feature that facilitates attachment of the other attacher, wherein that feature is further down from the attacher, and not even directly in contact with the other attacher. (For example, it could be attachable (or attached permanently, for example) to the example cord element 28, in FIG. 2, for example). (As will also be mentioned, it is possible example feature 46 could be openable and closable, for example, and this may allow it to be attachable to a variety of feature(s), (either directly, or indirectly, to the stabilizing bracelet/body). (It should also be stated that the (or a) second/other attacher (eg the pincher attacher, in the example of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, (although a second/other attacher is not limited to being a pincher attacher)), could be attachable (or attached permanently, for example) to any further feature(s) of the attachment arrangement, not limited to the examples shown and/or disclosed). Thus the attachment arrangement could, for example, have feature(s), (eg a link, for example), that branches off in a different direction from the extending portion (and/or further feature(s)) that leads to the first attacher, and the other attacher may feasibly be attachable (and/or attached, eg permanently) to such further feature(s) (and/or formed as part of a portion or a whole of any such feature(s) and/or of the attachment arrangement in any way, (whether there are any further feature(s) or not)). Therefore a wide variety of possibilities are possible, for permanent (or removably attachable) attachability (and use) of a second/further attacher), (and/or for one, or both (and/or all) of the attachers being formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement and/or bracelet body).

Thus this is an example(s) wherein (the) two attachers may be attachable (and/or attached) simultaneously to the stabilizing bracelet. (And it is also feasible that two (or more) attachers may be formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body), and that they may be permanently part of the stabilizing bracelet. It is also feasible that there may be provided more than one attachment arrangement (which may each simply comprise an attacher, or may comprise further feature(s) (eg an extending portion)) and wherein a portion or a whole of each attachment arrangement is formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body (or permanently attached, or removably attachable, to the bracelet body). The or any attacher of such attachment arrangement(s) may themselves be formed as one part with, may be permanently attached to, or may be removably attachable to, the bracelet body and/or the (or any of the) further feature(s) of the attachment arrangement.

However, if more than one attacher is provided, it is preferred that at least one of the attachers is removably attachable.

Thus there are many ways in which more than one attacher may be provided (and may be usable). For example, the pincher attacher (or any different type of attacher) may be attachable to the stabilizing bracelet in such a way that either attacher can be used, without removing one or the other. For example, the pincher attacher (or any different type of attacher) may be attached (permanently, or removably attachably, for example) to example feature 44 (similarly to as the example attacher 23 is attached to the example feature 44 in FIG. 6), or to any feature. Thus either of them could be used (to facilitate attachment), without removing the other. If one of the attachers is not appropriate (or one is more appropriate than the other), user can use the other attacher, to facilitate attachment. The other attacher may then be left, unused, but nevertheless remaining attached. (It should also be stated that, in such (or similar, and/or any other) example(s)), the or each attacher may be removably attachable (to example feature 44, for example, or to any feature(s), including indirectly or directly to the stabilizing bracelet/body). Thus, for example, it is feasible that one attacher could be removed, and the other could then be attached, where the other was removed, (or to any other place). For example, feature 37 of attacher 23 in FIG. 6, (and a similar feature of the pincher (or any different type) attacher, perhaps, (if such a feature is provided)) may be openable and closable, and thus allow for removable attachability to the example feature 44 (or any feature and/or place, (including direct or indirect attachment to the stabilizing bracelet/body)). Thus, example feature 37 could be openable and closable, (and thus could facilitate attachment to various feature(s), possibly directly to the stabilizing bracelet, or indirectly).

(It should also be stated, (if not made clear already), that the feature(s) the attacher(s) is attached to may facilitate removable attachability of the attacher(s), (whether or not the attacher comprises feature(s) that facilitate removable attachability). For example, there may be an open-and-close feature, or any other feature(s) that facilitates removable attachability, that the attacher is removably attachable to. Such feature may be provided as part of the further feature(s) and/or may be provided as part of the stabilizing bracelet. (For example, the bracelet body may comprise an open and close feature that the (or any) attacher(s) is attachable via). Thus there are a wide array of ways that an attacher may be removably attachable, and removable attachability of the (or any) attacher(s) may be facilitated in many different ways. The examples shown (and/or disclosed) are provided by way of example only).

(Feature 46, (and various example further feature(s), such as example feature 48) is/are shown by way of example only, and are preferable/optional features). It will be apparent that there are many ways to attach an attacher, and many different embodiments of how an attacher may look and/or be designed, in such a way that it is attachable. Other examples include, for example, clipping mechanism(s), protruding portion(s)/prong(s), etc that are received, to facilitate attachment, and many other embodiments. So the same is the case for feature 37 in the example(s) shown, which is a preferable feature. The examples shown are shown by way of example only).

Similarly, in another (similar) embodiment, both attachers may be attachable to the stabilizing bracelet, separately, (with, or without, an extending portion (and/or any further feature(s) to facilitate attachment) for each). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the/a pincher attacher 24 may similarly be attachable (eg via the same aperture 27, for example). Again, the or each attacher may be removably attachable, (ie one or both, in this example). (It is feasible the/a pincher attacher, similarly to the example open-and-close attacher, may not need further feature(s), to be attached. For example, any attacher may comprise an aperture 37. Such an aperture may, feasibly, allow for direct attachment to the stabilizing bracelet, (eg if the aperture 37 can open and close). Thus both a pincher attacher, and an open-and-close attacher may, or may not, require further feature(s), (other than the attacher), to facilitate attachment to the stabilizing bracelet/body. (Thus further feature(s), (eg provided by way of an extending portion), may, or may not, be provided for/with either/each). (The example given of an aperture 37 is just one example, and many other means/method may be used/provided in order to facilitate attachment, not limited to an aperture (and/or aperture configuration). For example, clips(s) (or any other means/method) may facilitate attachment (eg to facilitate direct attachment of the attacher and the bracelet body, or to facilitate attachment of the attacher and the bracelet body via further feature(s) of the attachment arrangement. Thus the bracelet body and/or the attacher(s) may comprise a clip(s), to facilitate attachment, for example).

(In any case in the present application where an attacher is shown/disclosed/described with an extending portion (and/or with any further feature(s), to facilitate attachment), the attacher alone may be provided, (without the extending portion (and/or any further feature(s), to facilitate attachment)), and in any case in the present application where an attacher is shown/disclosed/described without an extending portion (and/or without any further feature(s), to facilitate attachment), an extending portion (and/or any further feature(s), to facilitate attachment) may, in fact, be provided. The (or any) extending portion (and/or any further feature(s), to facilitate attachment) may be made out of one, or any amount of, parts/features/elements.

Preferably one or both of the two attachers is usable independently, without the other attacher being attached to the stabilizing bracelet/body, to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet 14. (In the example(s) shown, especially in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10), the attacher comprising the open-and-close gate is usable independently, without the other (pincher, in the example) attacher attached to the stabilizing bracelet/body, to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet 14. (Thus, preferably, out of the two or more attachers, (if two or more are provided), there are two attachers, wherein one or both of the two attachers is usable independently, without the other attacher being attached to the stabilizing bracelet/body, to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet 14. (And, as stated, further attachers may be provided, not limited to two). It is extremely possible, however, that embodiments may be provided wherein one of the attachers is dependent on another of the attachers, in order to be attached to the stabilizing bracelet. For example, (with reference to the examples shown), if feature 46 in FIG. 8, for example, is not openable and closable, then the example pincher attacher may be (or would be) reliant on the other attacher (by being attached via the open-and-close gate of the other attacher, in the example) in order to be attached to the stabilizing bracelet/body. Thus this would be an example of wherein one (or more) of the attacher(s), (eg the pincher attacher, in the example) is not usable independently, without the other attacher being attached to the stabilizing bracelet/body. (Embodiments wherein one of the attachers is reliant on another of the attachers, to be attached to the bracelet body, are not limited, of course, to the example(s) and not limited to there being further feature(s) (eg feature 46, for example) for the dependent/reliant attacher, and of course are not limited to one of the attachers comprising an open-and-close gate; for example, rather than an open-and-close gate, the attacher may simply be an open-and-close attacher (without an open-and-close gate) or may be any other type of attacher, with another attacher then being reliant on that any other type of attacher, to be attached to the bracelet body). (It has also been mentioned that the or any attacher may be formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body. Thus such dependent relationship may be present (for one or more other attacher) when the attacher it is dependent on is formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body).

(Note, it is technically feasible that an attacher may only be usable with another attacher attached to the bracelet body, but is not reliant on the other attacher. For example, if two different attachers (eg a pincher attacher, and a surrounding attacher that is not a pincher attacher) are attached/attachable to feature 25 in the example of FIG. 4, then if one of the attachers is permanently attached (eg to feature 25, in the example), then the other attacher (whether it is permanently attached, or removably attachable) would only be usable with the other attacher attached to the bracelet body. Nevertheless, that would be an example where the attacher is not ‘reliant’ on the other attacher. Similarly, an embodiment could be provided where there are two (or more) attachment arrangements, each comprising an attacher, (eg one on the left side of the bracelet device, and one on the right side). If one of the attachers is permanently attached to the bracelet body, then, again, the other attacher(s) (whether permanently attached, or removably attachable) would only be usable with the permanently attached attacher attached to the bracelet body. But if it does not rely on the permanently attached attacher, in order to be attached to the bracelet body, then this would again be an example where an attacher is only usable with the other (permanently attached) attacher attached to the bracelet body, but is not reliant on the (permanently attached) attacher, in order to actually attach to the bracelet body.

Thus, for example, what is shown in FIG. 7 may be provided as a second (or other) attacher. (Although it may, feasibly, be the only attacher provided, as has been disclosed and as will be apparent). Thus, for example, the example attacher as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 may be provided as a first attacher. (These are just example embodiments of a first attacher and a second attacher, and any types and/or embodiments of attachers (wherein the attacher is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher) may be provided, not limited to the examples shown). And, as stated, there may even be provided more than two attachers, wherein any or all of the attachers may feasibly be different types of attacher).

It is feasible that each (both) attacher may be usable, independently of one another, to facilitate attachment. For example, two different types of attacher may be provided (with or without further feature(s), to facilitate attachment of the attacher), and they may be usable, independently of each other, to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet. (Rather than, for example, the or a pincher attacher (or any other and/or second attacher) being dependent on the other—eg the pincher attacher being dependent on the open-and-close gate of the open-and-close gate attacher in FIGS. 9 and 10, for example). The or each may be removably attachable. Embodiments may be provided where both are removably attachable. Thus, for example, a user may be able to use the/an attacher comprising an open-and-close gate, if the second bracelet comprises an aperture (eg of a link), that allows for it to be easily and successfully used, (or any opportune arrangement, (eg if there is a blocking arrangement, for example)). However, if the second bracelet is similar to the example of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, (or any other relevant example), the user may be able to remove the attacher comprising an open-and-close gate, and may then instead be able to attach the pincher attacher. Thus a plurality of different attachers (with, or without, further feature(s), eg an extending portion) may be provided, (not limited to the types of attacher and/or further feature(s) shown, which are simply shown by way of example only). As stated, these may be usable independently from each other. (There may even be provided more than two different types of attacher, (with, or without, further feature(s) to facilitate attachment). As stated, it is feasible embodiments may be provided wherein the or any attacher is removably attachable, without need for any further feature(s), (other than the attacher), to facilitate attachment. (As has also been stated, it is feasible two (or more) different types of attacher may be attachable (and/or provided as part of) the attachment arrangement, in any way, not limited to one of the attachers being attachable to the (or an) other attacher. Thus, for example, one of the attachers (with or without further feature(s)) may be attachable to part of the attachment arrangement other than to/via the other attacher (eg other than to/via the open-and-close gate of the attacher 22, 23 in the example of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, for example). (And also, as stated, the attachers (with, or without further feature(s) may be attachable (and/or provided as part of) the attachment arrangement, wherein each is attached to the bracelet body (and/or provided as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body), without the attachers (and any further feature(s) if further feature(s) are provided) in any way being attached to each other)).

As shown, (particularly clearly in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10), the two attachers (and/or more than one attacher) may be usable, attached together, (directly or not), as the attachment arrangement 16 to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet. It can be seen, in the example of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, that the attachment arrangement 16 being used, to facilitate attachment, comprises a first attacher (eg attacher 22, 23); and a second attacher (eg attacher 22, 40). In the example, the attacher 22 that is being used to engage the second bracelet is a pincher attacher 40. In the example, this is what is being used as the attacher, to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet. In the example, the first attacher 22, 23 comprises an open-and-close gate. (In the example, the first attacher 22, 23 is (and therefore comprises) a lobster claw, shown by way of example only). It can be seen that the second attacher has been attached (to the stabilizing bracelet), via the first attacher. In this case, the second attacher (the pincher attacher) has been attached (in the example, via further feature(s)) directly to the first attacher, (in the example, via the open-and-close gate of the first attacher). But as stated many times, the second attacher (the pincher attacher, in the example), may feasibly be attached and/or attachable via feature(s) such as example feature 44 (or any other and/or further feature(s), for example).

Thus, In the example of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the attachment arrangement comprises a first attacher, and a second attacher, (the attachers, in the example, being different types of attacher). In the example of FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, (because further feature(s) are provided for/with each attacher), the attachment arrangement could be said to comprise a first part 16a (comprising a first attacher 22), and a second part 16b (comprising a second attacher 22). In the example, each ‘part’ thus comprises further feature(s), to facilitate attachment. (However, as has been said, the or any attacher(s) may be provided, without any further feature(s), (eg without example features 44, 46, 48, etc). Thus an extending portion may, or may not, be provided for the or each attacher). It can be seen, in the example, that the second part 16b has been attached (to the bracelet body), via the attacher comprising the open-and-close gate of the first part 16a. (But as has been said, embodiments of the pincher (or any second attacher) may be provided, without there being any further feature(s), (eg feature(s) 46 and/or 48, etc), to facilitate this, (ie with the pincher attacher (or any second attacher) itself being attachable to the example open-and-close gate attacher (or any first attacher), without need for further feature(s) such as feature 46, 48, for example). (For example, pincher attacher 22, 40 may itself comprise an aperture (eg like example aperture 37, for example), to facilitate such, or any other means to facilitate such. The example is given by way of example only).

(As has been disclosed in various ways, part 16b may be attachable to further feature(s) of part 16a, (eg to (a feature(s) of) an extending portion), rather than directly to the attacher of part 16a).

It is feasible that the second part 16b (and/or second attacher, whether or not it is provided as a ‘part’ 16b, comprising further feature(s) other than the attacher) is only usable, (to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet), attached to the first part 16a (and/or first attacher, whether or not it is provided as a ‘part’ 16a, comprising further feature(s) other than the attacher). (Thus, in the example of FIG. 10, for example, it is feasible the second part 16b (and/or second attacher) cannot, itself, be attached directly to the stabilizing bracelet 12, but that it requires the first part 16a (and/or first attacher), to be attachable to the stabilizing bracelet. (Thus, referring to the examples by way of example only) the example feature 46, (or, more generally, part 16b and/or the second attacher), (and/or stabilizing bracelet and bracelet body) may not be configured to allow for the example second part 16b (and/or second attacher) to be attachable directly to the stabilizing bracelet and bracelet body. However, as has been stated, it is feasible the example second part 16b (and/or second attacher) may in fact be attachable directly to the stabilizing bracelet 12/body 18, (and/or may be formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body). In such examples, then, the second part 16b (and/or second attacher) may be usable, (to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet), without being attached to the first part 16a (and/or first attacher). In such embodiments, then, it is also feasible that the second part 16b (and/or second attacher) may be usable, (to facilitate attachment to the second bracelet), without the first part 16a (and/or first attacher) being attached to the stabilizing bracelet. (For example, the first part 16a (and/or first attacher) may be removably attachable to the bracelet body 18).

(And as has been stated and/or as will be apparent from previous disclosure, the first attacher (whether or not it is provided as a first part 16a comprising further feature(s) other than the attacher), in such an example, may or may not be removably attachable to the stabilizing bracelet/bracelet body 18). A portion or a whole of the first part 16a may (or may not) be removably attachable to the bracelet/body. (If part 16b can be attached to the stabilizing bracelet/body without part 16a, again a portion or a whole of the first part 16b may (or may not) be removably attachable to the bracelet/body).

It should be noted that the concept of surrounding and/or pinching a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, is not limited to having to comprise an ‘attacher’, (per se). For example, (and more broadly speaking), an attachment arrangement may be provided wherein a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. An example of this is shown in FIG. 11 (and FIG. 12). In the example, the attachment arrangement comprises a feature 52. In the example, the feature is a cord element, but may be of differing shapes, styles, material(s), etc. Thus it may, for example, be a cord element.

(In the example of FIG. 11, the second bracelet comprises various adornments, which are shown/denoted in a very basic artistic fashion).

In the example, without having a clear ‘attacher’ (per se), (in the way that has been disclosed and/or described in various other embodiments), the attachment arrangement nevertheless surrounds a portion of the second bracelet, (in this example, for example, going through an aperture in the second bracelet, (generally at area 54), and thus at least one of surrounds a portion of the second bracelet; pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. (It will be apparent that other such features as disclosed in the present application may be provided (and/or used/usable) with this (or any other) embodiment, such as a stopping arrangement, for example). Thus, this could be considered to be an embodiment of wherein a ‘whole’ of the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. Embodiments where there is provided an attacher (per se), (and especially if there are provided further features (as part of the attachment arrangement) with the attacher, could be argued to be embodiment wherein a ‘portion’ (rather than a whole) of the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. Similarly, unusual embodiments of pinching a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, may be provided. More appropriately put, then, (and including all such (and many other) embodiments within its scope, the attachment arrangement is preferably configured to surround and/or pinch a portion of the second bracelet, (ie at least one of: surround; pinch, a portion of the second bracelet), to facilitate attachment. The embodiment of FIG. 11 (and any other embodiments not limited to the example comprising a cord element), which could arguably be argued not to comprise an ‘attacher’ (per se), would fall within this scope, as would, of course, any that comprise an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher. Better put, then, (and including all such embodiments within its scope), the attachment arrangement may be configured to surround and/or pinch (ie at least one of: surround; pinch) a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment.

(It should also be noted, it is possible embodiments may be provided where an attacher (eg an attacher that surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment) may be attached to the example feature 52 (removably attachably, or permanently, or even formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the example feature 52), in which case, feature 52 could or would then be a ‘further feature’ of the attachment arrangement, similar or same to many embodiments already disclosed and/or shown).

In the example of FIG. 11, there is an aperture 27. In the example, the feature 52 is fed through (ie goes through) the aperture. However, this is just one way to attach the feature 52 to the stabilizing bracelet. (Other ways are possible, such as via a clip(s), for example, or any other way). (It should be said that it (the example feature) may be attached permanently, or may be attached removably attachably, or may even be formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the stabilizing bracelet. For example, some materials (including some plastics, for example, and/or some synthetic material(s)) allow for quite different elements/features (in this case, the stabilizing bracelet, and the feature 52) to be formed from one part, and do different jobs, and it has been made clear previously that the or any part of the attachment arrangement may, in some embodiments, be formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the stabilizing bracelet).

It is feasible the feature 52 may be removably attachable. It is feasible it is permanently attached. If it is permanently attached, one way of achieving this, for example, would be to have something either side of the aperture 27, that prevented the feature from feeding back through the aperture. This could then function similarly to the ‘blocking arrangement’ concept as previously described. For example, there may be provided a blocking element(s) each side of the aperture 27. (These could be removably attachable, in which case the feature 52 may be removably attachable, or could be non-removable (eg soldered on, for example), in which case, they may thus make the feature 52 non-removable). Or, for example, the feature 52 may get thicker/bigger each side of the aperture 27, thus stopping it from being able to travel through the aperture. Either one of these options could therefore, feasibly, facilitate the feature being permanently attached).

In the example, the stabilizing bracelet comprises a protruding portion 56. In the example, the protruding portion protrudes substantially sideways from the stabilizing bracelet. However, it may protrude in any direction(s), (eg it may protrude downwards, for example, (towards the wrist of the user), or may protrude upwards, for example, (away from the wrist of the user). Protruding upwards and/or sideways is thought is preferable, since it may make it more likely that the attachment arrangement will in no way interfere with or annoy the user (eg by a part(s) of it going into (and/or digging into) the wrist of the user.

In the example, the protruding portion 56 comprises the example aperture 27. However, (as will be apparent from the disclosure in the present application), an aperture is just one way to facilitate attaching a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement, and any other method may be used, (eg a clip(s), for example, or any other way). A protruding portion 56 is therefore not limited to being provided with an aperture 27 embodiment, and may play a role no matter what method for attachment is used/provided. For example, it could be used as a part for a portion or a whole of the attachment arrangement to clip onto (in a clip(s) embodiment, for example). Therefore it is not limited to aperture 27 embodiments.

In FIG. 11, a joining point 58 is hinted at. (This is hinted at with a thicker black line, and labelled with the number 58, suggesting where two sides/parts of example feature 52 may be connected to each other). Whilst this may not be needed/provided in some embodiments, the feature may be connectable to itself in this way. In FIG. 12, a close-up is shown of the example feature 52 may be joined to itself. In the example, there is shown a side 60a, and another side 60b. The two sides are joined via a connecting arrangement. In the example, the connecting arrangement comprises an attacher 62 that comprises an open-and-close gate (shown in similar nature, for example, to other attachers that comprise an open-and-close gate, (for other reasons), in the present application). In the example, the other side comprises an example feature 64, which can be held by the example attacher 62 of the other side, thus connecting the example feature 52 together. (In the example, the example feature 64 is a ring, but it is not limited to being a ring, which is shown by way of example only).

It will be apparent that this is just an example of a huge array of possible embodiments of a connecting arrangement that may be provided, to connect the example feature 52 together. (And it should also be said that any attacher(s) used is not limited to comprising an open-and-close gate, for example). Furthermore, examples may be provided which do not create such a big gap between the sides. For example, (to explain better), in the example of FIG. 12, when the attacher 62 and feature 64 are connected, they will create a bit of a gap, (in the example), between the main body parts (labelled with number 66, in the example, for clarity, to better explain this). However, embodiments may be provided where the gap is minimized, or even where there is no gap at all once connected. For example, one of the sides may comprise an aperture (eg at its end/tip). The other side may perhaps comprise a protrusion (eg prong) that is received into the aperture of the other side, and held, (removably attachably), to connect the two sides. In such embodiments, there may therefore be little or no gap between the sides, when they are connected. (This is hinted at in FIG. 11, where there is no gap at the proposed or suggested connection point 58). In such embodiments, there may be provided a selecting element, to allow a user to release the protrusion, thus facilitating disconnection. (For example, the protrusion may be held in to the aperture by a feature(s), and the selecting element may allow the user to move the said feature(s), to thus release then protrusion). This is just one embodiment of how this may be possible. It is feasible other embodiments, (such as a clip(s) for example, (where the sides are clipped together), may be possible, which may leave little or no gap between the sides, when connected.

In the example of FIG. 11 (and FIG. 12), the example feature 52 is a cord element, but may be of differing shapes, styles, material(s), etc. Thus it may be a cord element. It should be said, though, for example, it is feasible it is of hard material(s). Thus it may be less flexible and changeable in shape, for example. For example, the example shown, rather than comprising a cord element, may simply be a ring, for example, (but may be any shape and/or material(s)). However, it should be stated, if it is of a harder nature, it starts to (or may start to) take on qualities that are extremely similar to embodiments of an attacher previously disclosed and/or described, and may therefore be (or is) an attacher. It should also be stated that, even when flexible, (and even if the feature is a cord element), nevertheless, it could still be argued to be ‘an attacher’. (And could be thus argued to be within a scope of being an attacher that is an at least one: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher). Thus, to remove all possible misinterpretations and/or confusion (and/or incorrect limitations of scope), (and as has been stated), a broad term is used, that the attachment arrangement ‘is preferably configured to surround and/or pinch’ a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment. This therefore includes within its scope any embodiment where the attachment arrangement is configured to use surrounding and/or pinching, to facilitate attachment. (It would thus clearly include, within its scope, any embodiment where the attachment arrangement is configured to use surrounding and/or pinching, to facilitate attachment, (whether or not there is any argument and/or confusion as to whether the attachment arrangement comprises ‘an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher).

(In the example, the cord element may be of a flexible metallic nature/material(s), for example. (The striations/lines on the example feature 52 are to try to denote (in basis artistic fashion), that, in the example, the feature may be a flexible metallic nature/embodiment). Flexible metallic items (and/or cord elements) can have such features. However, this is just one example of a cord element, and is simply disclosed by way of example only. Various other material(s) and embodiment(s) may be provided, not limited to metallic).

The attachment arrangement is not limited to being configured to surround and/or pinch the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, (and is not limited to, for example, comprising an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher). Any attachment arrangement, to attach the bracelet device to a second bracelet, in such a way that the second bracelet is prevented from rotating around the wrist of the user by the stabilizing device, may be provided. Examples may include, for example, a prong (eg coming from the stabilizing bracelet), which inserts and/or attaches into an aperture into the second bracelet, thereby locking/attaching the bracelets 12, 14 together. Other attachment arrangement examples may, for example, include clipping mechanism(s), where the stabilizing bracelet is clipped to the second bracelet. Thus it should be stated that the attachment arrangement is not limited to being configured to surround and/or pinch, to facilitate attachment.

These are simply examples, and any attachment arrangement, of any sort, may be provided, (according to the second aspect of the invention), to facilitate attaching the bracelet device to a second bracelet, in such a way that the second bracelet is prevented from rotating around the wrist of the user by the stabilizing device, to thus prevent rotation of the second bracelet 14 around the wrist of the user, (and certainly in no way limited to the examples disclosed (and often shown). Thus, whilst much onus has been put on providing substantially universal embodiments, (since buyers/users, as stated previously, may well already own the second bracelet, and thus a substantially universal attachment arrangement may be required, to work with many different types/designs (etc) of second bracelet, the attachment arrangement (according to both the second and the first aspect of the invention), may nevertheless be bespoke, for example, to only work to attach to a particular second bracelet (or on a limited amount of different second bracelet(s)), (and may, as stated, for example, involve in no way any surrounding or pinching, to facilitate attachment). (It may, or may not, involve such things). For example, (to give an example simply to make this clear), if a bespoke example embodiment were provided, for example where the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet were provided at the same time to the user/buyer, and the attachment arrangement was provided by way of a prong that comes from the stabilizing bracelet, and is bespoke in that it only works to attach to that particular second bracelet (or a very limited amount of second bracelets, for example, which have a prong receiving arrangement, (or the like), then nevertheless, that would be an example both of the first aspect of the invention, and also of the second aspect of the invention, because, despite being bespoke in nature, it would be an example of a bracelet stabilizing bracelet device, (in accordance with the second aspect of the invention), (plus a second bracelet, of course). Thus according to the first aspect, and according to the second aspect, the attachment arrangement may be substantially universal, or may feasibly be bespoke.

(Note: It is even feasible, for example, that an extending portion (and/or feature(s)) extends from each of the bracelets (ie from both the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet), and that the extending portions (and/or feature(s)) meet, and ‘mate’, (eg via each extending portion (and/or feature(s)) culminating in (and/or comprising) a mating feature(s) wherein the mating feature(s) of each can mate (and thus attach) together. (Again, such an attachment solution may not utilize surrounding and/or pinching). The example provided is provided by way of example only, simply to denote that a wide variety of attachment solutions are potentially possible).

According to the first aspect of the invention, as stated, there is provided a bracelet stabilizing system, comprising: a stabilizing bracelet 12 of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation; a second bracelet 14; and an attachment arrangement 16 to facilitate attaching the stabilizing bracelet 12 and the second bracelet 14 together, to thus prevent rotation of the second bracelet 14 around the wrist of the user. (Examples of this are most clearly shown in FIGS. 1, 5, 6, 9 and 10). However, it should be said that all the disclosure is relevant in showing possible embodiments of this and/or features which may be provided for (and as part of) embodiments of this. It will be apparent then, the bracelet stabilizing bracelet device, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, for example, may be provided/used, as part of and/or to form the invention according to the first aspect, and an embodiment of the bracelet stabilizing bracelet device, for example, is clearly shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 9 and 10, (and is preferably provided as part of what is shown in FIG. 1). It should also be said that FIGS. 7 and 8 are also, of course, relevant in showing feature(s) which may be used/provided in embodiment(s) of the first aspect of the invention.

According to this (the first) aspect, the attachment arrangement, of course, it will be apparent, is also not limited to surrounding and/or pinching, to facilitate attachment, (and is not limited to, for example, comprising an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher). Similar to the second aspect, for example, according to the first aspect, any attachment arrangement may be used/provided. And it should also be made clear that, according to the first aspect, the attachment arrangement is not limited to being so associated with the stabilizing bracelet, and attaching to the second bracelet, but may even be associated more with the second bracelet, (feasibly even being permanently attached to the second bracelet (and/or formed as part of a portion or a whole of the second bracelet)), and then attaching to the stabilizing bracelet. (It is even feasible that an attachment arrangement may be provided wherein the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet are permanently attached together, and can then be put around the wrist (and worn) by the user, for example, opening the bracelets (eg via hinges, or any other means, including disclosure in the present application for how to change dimension of a bracelet, (which could here be used for either (or both) bracelets, to facilitate putting the bracelet(s) on), for example). Thus the bracelets could then be worn, with the second bracelet stabilized. (It is, of course, for more likely that such embodiments may occur (ie with the attachment arrangement more associated with the second bracelet), if a bespoke embodiment is provided, and/or when both the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet are provided to the user/buyer at the same time). These example are disclosed, (including examples where the attachment arrangement may be or is more associated with the second bracelet than the stabilizing bracelet), because, as alluded to in the Summary section of the present application, in some of these cases, it could be argued (arguably), that such embodiments are not within the scope of the second aspect of the invention. For example, if an embodiment is provided wherein, for example, the attachment arrangement is permanently attached to (and/or formed as part of a portion or a whole of) the second bracelet, and then, for example, surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the stabilizing bracelet, to facilitate attachment, (and may, for example, comprise an attacher that surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the stabilizing bracelet), then it is possible arguments could be formed that a bracelet stabilizing bracelet device (in accordance with the second aspect of the invention) has not been provided, because the attachment arrangement is more associated with the second bracelet, rather than the stabilizing bracelet. This is arguable. However, in any case, it will be extremely clear that it would nevertheless clearly be an embodiment of the first aspect of the invention, because there would be: a stabilizing bracelet 12 of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation; a second bracelet 14; and an attachment arrangement 16 to facilitate attaching the stabilizing bracelet 12 and the second bracelet 14 together, to thus prevent rotation of the second bracelet 14 around the wrist of the user. Thus such disclosure is included here to make clear that such embodiments, whether they are within a scope of the second aspect or not, are clearly within a scope of the first aspect of the invention. (It should also be stated that an attachment arrangement being more associated with the second bracelet is not limited to being permanently attached (and/or formed as part of a portion or a whole of) the second bracelet, and may feasibly be removably attachable to the second bracelet).

And to make it clear again, according to the first aspect, (whether the attachment arrangement is associated more with the stabilizing bracelet, or the second bracelet), the attachment arrangement, of course, it will be apparent, is also not limited to surrounding and/or pinching, to facilitate attachment, (and is not limited to, for example, comprising an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher). Examples may include, for example, a prong (eg coming from one of the bracelets), which inserts and/or attaches into an aperture in the other bracelet, thereby locking/attaching the bracelets 12, 14 together. Other attachment arrangement examples may, for example, include clipping mechanism(s), where one or the other bracelet is clipped to the other bracelet. It is even feasible, for example, that an extending portion (and/or feature(s)) extends from each of the bracelets (ie from both the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet), and that the extending portions (and/or feature(s)) meet, and ‘mate’, (eg via each extending portion (and/or feature(s)) culminating in (and/or comprising) a mating feature(s) wherein the mating feature(s) of each can mate (and thus attach) together. (Again, such an attachment solution may not utilize surrounding and/or pinching). The example provided is provided by way of example only, simply to denote that a wide variety of attachment solutions are potentially possible). Thus, according to this (the first) aspect, the attachment arrangement is not limited to surrounding and/or pinching, to facilitate attachment, since unusual embodiments (as discussed/explained above, for example) may be provided (such as the prong(s) example given, or clip(s) examples, or ‘mating’ example, for example, (and many other possibilities/embodiments)). (And as stated with reference to the second aspect of the invention, embodiments may be provided, where the attachment arrangement is configured to surround and/or pinch (to facilitate attachment), and where it might be less obvious whether an ‘attacher’, per se, is present/provided. According to the first aspect, as stated/made clear, such an arrangement/embodiment (or any arrangement/embodiment) may be used to attach to the stabilizing bracelet, rather than to attach to the second bracelet).

It should also be stated that, according to the first aspect of the invention, it is feasible that, whatever attachment arrangement(s) (and/or attacher(s)) are shown and/or disclosed (and/or suggested) in the present application, which are within a scope of the second aspect of the invention, such attachment arrangement(s) (and/or attacher(s)) may in fact work the other way round, with the attacher(s) attaching to the stabilizing bracelet (from the second bracelet), rather than attaching to the second bracelet (from the stabilizing bracelet). Nevertheless, this would be an embodiment of an attachment arrangement, to attach the bracelets together, and would thus be an embodiment of the attachment arrangement (according to the first aspect of the invention).

It should be stated (and will be apparent) that the second aspect of the invention, (the bracelet stabilizing bracelet device), inevitably, will contribute to an embodiment of the first aspect of the invention being formed, because, when in use stabilizing a second bracelet, for example, this becomes an embodiment of the first aspect of the invention. Thus, when put to use, (with a second bracelet, (whether the second bracelet is pre-owned (ie owned and/or bought earlier) or not)), an embodiment of the invention according to the first aspect is formed. (As stated, in many cases, buyers/users may already have owned the second bracelet (perhaps even for a long time), before buying/using the stabilizing bracelet. However, it is not impossible that both the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet may be provided to (and may be bought by) a user, at the same (or substantially the same) time. For example, a vendor, (or any party, for example), may provide both bracelets. In such case, it increases the likelihood that a substantially bespoke attachment arrangement may be provided, (which only works on the particular stabilizing bracelet and second bracelet provided, or only to stabilize a limited amount of different second bracelets). However, even in such case, (where the stabilizing bracelet and the second bracelet are provided to (and may be bought by) a user, at the same (or substantially the same) time), a substantially universal attachment arrangement may be provided, (which would work to facilitate attachment to any or many different (types of) second bracelet). (According to the first aspect of the invention, because it is feasible embodiments may be provided wherein the attachment arrangement is more associated with the second bracelet than the stabilizing bracelet (as previously mentioned), it is feasible a substantially bespoke embodiment may be provided, wherein it is bespoke to a particular stabilizing bracelet, or a limited amount of stabilizing bracelets. Thus the terms ‘bespoke’ and ‘universal’, according to the first aspect of the invention, can feasibly be with reference to attachment to the stabilizing bracelet, rather than attachment to the second bracelet).

In the examples shown, the stabilizing bracelet is substantially oval in shape. It will be apparent that this is an appropriate shape, (to sit around and prevent rotation around the wrist), because the human wrist is of a not dissimilar shape. However, it should be stated that other shapes are feasibly possible. For example, the stabilizing bracelet could, feasibly, be of a more rectangular shape (or in any way less ‘rounded’ shape), for example, and could nevertheless still be of a shape and structure such that it is wearable non-rotatably around a wrist of a user, without requiring intervention to prevent rotation. Thus the examples shown show a preferably shape(s).

Furthermore, it should be noted, there has been much disclosure of a stabilizing bracelet device, comprising the/an attachment arrangement, which, in preferred embodiments, is configured to surround and/or pinch a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, (particularly relevant to the second aspect of the invention, but also usable as part of an embodiment of the first aspect of the invention), (and which preferably comprises an attacher that is at least one of: a surrounding attacher; a pincher attacher). However, it should be stated that, according to the first aspect of the invention, the attachment arrangement may even be the other way round, and it is even feasible, for example, that embodiments may be provided, wherein, rather than the attachment arrangement being configured to surround and/or pinch a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment from the stabilizing bracelet), the attachment arrangement may be more associated with (and from) the second bracelet, and may thus function vice versa, (ie to surround and/or pinch a portion of the stabilizing bracelet, to facilitate attachment from the second bracelet). Thus, for example, all disclosure in the present application, relating to embodiments of attachers and attachment arrangements within a scope of the second aspect of the invention, according to the first aspect of the invention may, for example, be provided the other way around, with an attachment arrangement associated more with the second bracelet. (The attachment arrangement being associated more with the second bracelet, and surrounding and/or pinching a portion of the stabilizing bracelet, to facilitate attachment, being an example of this).

(Broadly put, then, according to the first aspect of the invention, it should be stated that it is feasible embodiments may be provided wherein the attachment arrangement is configured to surround and/or pinch a portion of the stabilizing bracelet, to facilitate attachment from the second bracelet).

(It should also be stated, according to either aspect of the invention, it is feasible that an attachment arrangement may be provided, wherein the attachment arrangement surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, and also surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the stabilizing bracelet. Thus, for example, the attachment arrangement may feasibly comprise an attacher, for example, that surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the second bracelet, and also an attacher, for example, that surrounds and/or pinches a portion of the stabilizing bracelet. (It is also technically feasible that one attacher could surround and/or pinch a portion of both bracelets, to facilitate attachment). (More broadly put, it is feasible an attachment arrangement could be provided that pinches and/or surrounds a portion of the second bracelet and/or a portion of the stabilizing bracelet, not limited to comprising an ‘attacher’ (per se). (And it should be stated that any embodiment(s) and/or disclosure in the present application, relating to surrounding and/or pinching a portion of the second bracelet, so such feature(s) may be provided, feasibly relating to surrounding and/or pinching a portion of the stabilizing bracelet)).

In Use

An example(s) will now be described in use, described by way of example only, referring to a particularly preferred embodiment(s), in no way limiting a scope of the invention.

Thus, referring in use (by way of example) to a particularly preferred example, a user may already own a bracelet, which they wear around their wrist, but which continually rotates around their wrist. They want to stop it rotating, (eg because the bracelet has adornments in its top side, which they want to stay on the top side of their wrist). Thus they purchase a stabilizing bracelet, with an attachment arrangement to attach to the bracelet they, (in this example), already own.

The stabilizing bracelet is preferably provided with two different attachment options, (preferably an attacher comprising an open-and-close gate option (preferably a lobster claw attacher), and a pincher attacher option). The user may already have the ‘standard’ bracelet around their wrist, (although it is feasible it could be taken off, for example, and put on after the stabilizing bracelet). Now they put the stabilizing bracelet around their wrist, preferably by opening it, and then closing it around their wrist. If the ‘standard’ bracelet (which they want to stabilize), is suitable for stabilizing with the attacher comprising an open-and-close gate (preferably a lobster claw attacher), they use that attacher to attach the two bracelets together. Now the ‘standard’ bracelet is stabilized by the stabilizing bracelet, as the user goes about their day-to-day business, (and even whilst they are asleep, if they continue to wear the stabilizing bracelet whilst asleep).

If the ‘standard’ bracelet is of a type where the attacher comprising the open-and-close gate will not be suitable for stabilizing, the user preferably attaches the/a pincher attacher. (This is preferably done by attaching the pincher attacher (via further feature(s), or not) to the attacher comprising the open-and-close gate). Now the user can use the pincher, to ‘pinch’ a portion of the second bracelet. The pincher may (or may not) comprise a closing mechanism. If it does comprise a closing mechanism, the user closes the pincher, once it is in position. Now the ‘standard’ bracelet is stabilized by the stabilizing bracelet, as the user goes about their day-to-day business.

The stabilizing bracelet (and any other attachment pieces/parts provided, such as, for example, the attacher(s) (and any further feature(s))) may come in a container(s). Any piece(s)/part(s) that are not used may be kept in the container(s). It is feasible any or all of the parts are provided (/sold) separately. For example, the/a pincher may be provided/sold separately, (and/or may, and is preferably) provided with any or all of the other part(s)).

The stabilizing bracelet may itself have adornment(s) on its top side/half (or at any place), thus potentially making it more aesthetically attractive.

Thus an example is described, in use, by way of example only, in no way limiting a scope of the invention. aesthetically attractive.

Let it be known that any disclosure in the present application of an ‘attacher’ is disclosure of a connector. The term connector will be used from this point on. Thus any ‘attacher’ is a ‘connector’. Let it be known, it has also been stated, in the present application, that it could be argued, (arguably), that a cord element surrounding a portion of the second/other bracelet does not comprise an ‘attacher’ (per se). However it is here now stated that this is an attacher. (ie if it attaches the bracelets together, it is an attacher). It should also be made clear that it would be a connector. This statement here supercedes any other statement, with regard to this, in the present application. It has also been stated that unusual embodiments of pinching a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, may be provided, which could be argued, (arguably), to not comprise an ‘attacher’ (per se). However it is here now stated that this would be an example of a pincher attacher and would be an example of a pincher connector, because if pinching is used to connect, whatever is pinching is a pincher connector. This statement here supercedes any other statement, with regard to this, in the present application. It has also been stated, in the present application, that the concept of surrounding and/or pinching a portion of the second bracelet, to facilitate attachment, is not limited to having to comprise an ‘attacher’, (per se). It is now here stated that ‘surrounding and/or pinching’ (to facilitate attachment) always comprises an attacher/connector, because whatever is connecting the bracelets is a connector. This statement here supercedes any other statement, with regard to this, in the present application. Thus this has been made clear.

Now referring to FIGS. 15-52, there is shown a bracelet 610, comprising: a top portion 612, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion 614, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion 616L, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion 616R, for a right side of the wrist of the user.

(Note: One of the example side portions of the bracelet is numbered, in the Figures, 616L, (‘L’ being shorthand for ‘left’), and the other example side portion of the bracelet is numbered, in the Figures, 616R, (‘R’ being shorthand for ‘right’). However, either side portion can be considered to be the ‘left’ or the ‘right’ side portion. To explain, looking at FIG. 15, (where the example side portions 616 are numbered as just explained), there is also shown an example connecting portion 640. The example connecting portion is not greatly visible, from the angle/view shown in FIG. 15, but is better visible in the perspective view of FIG. 23, for example. Whilst the bracelet shown in FIG. 23 can be worn around the wrist with the connecting portion pointing towards the hand, or can be worn around the wrist with the connecting portion facing the other way, (away from the hand), it is thought it is most likely to be worn by the user with the connecting portion pointing towards the hand. This is the basis/thinking for the 616R (right) and 616L (left) numbering in FIG. 15, (and other Figures), because, if the example bracelet of FIG. was worn with the example connecting portion pointing towards the hand, the example side portion numbered 616R (right) would be on the right side of the wrist, and the example side portion numbered 616L (left) would be on the left side of the wrist. Nevertheless, as stated, the bracelet could be worn the other way round. Thus the terms ‘left’ and ‘right’ could be seen here as interchangeable. Thus not too much should be read into the numbering, (ie use of ‘L’ and ‘R’ in this case, in the numbering), with respect to this.

Preferably length of the left side portion and the right side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is adjustable in length. (Various example(s) of this are shown of this in the Figures, and FIGS. 17 and 18 are a particularly good demonstration of an embodiment of this, and what it can achieve).

(Example(s) are shown within a scope of wherein length of at least one of the left side portion and the right side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion are is adjustable in length).

(What is shown, in FIG. 15, for example, (with FIG. 16 being helpful in understanding how the example embodiment works), is within a scope of wherein the left side portion is adjustable in length. What is shown is within a scope of wherein the left side portion is adjustable in length).

(It should also be stated, length of a side portion ‘between the top portion and the bottom portion’ of a significantly differing embodiment of a bracelet is numbered in FIGS. 48 and 49 with the numbering ‘L1’. However, whilst that differing embodiment has a portion (see portions 816R and 816L) that slides along the top portion, to facilitate length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion being adjustable in length, in the example of shown clearly in FIG. 16, the side portion ‘itself’ is adjustable in length. This may be referred to as the ‘body’ of the side portion itself being adjustable in length. Thus an example(s) is shown within a scope of wherein body of the left side portion itself is adjustable in length. Thus an example(s) is shown within a scope of wherein body of the right side portion itself is adjustable in length. (Thus an example(s) is shown within a scope of wherein body of the left side portion itself is adjustable in length, and body of the right side portion itself is adjustable in length).

(The top portion 612 and/or the bottom portion 614 of the bracelet may be adjustable in length, and any disclosure provided in the present application with reference to how any side portion(s) is adjustable in length may be afforded to the top portion and/or bottom portion, with reference to how they may be adjustable in length).

(The term ‘portion’ is used, (for ‘top’ portion, ‘bottom portion’, ‘side’ portion, (of the bracelet). However, it should be stated, the term ‘section’ may be used, (eg ‘top section’, ‘bottom section’, ‘side section)).

There are various different ways of the left side portion and the right side portion being adjustable in length. Various example will be shown and/or disclosed. Whilst it will be apparent that, (in the name of good design), it may be pleasing/elegant for the left side portion and right side portion to use the same method/feature(s) to facilitate them being adjustable in length, it will be apparent that the left side portion and the right side portion could use different methods/ways of being adjustable in length. Thus, where any method/way of being adjustable in length is disclosed, it should be stated, both the left side portion and the right side portion of the bracelet could use that same method/way, or just one of them may use that same method/way, with the other using a different method/way. And, (in line with this), it is here stated that for any disclosure in the present application that discloses the left side portion and the right side portion using the same method/way of being adjustable in length, this supports definition that only one of them uses that method/way of being adjustable in length, (with the other using a different method/way of being adjustable in length). (A combination of different ways is possible, where the left side portion used a different way from the right side portion, for example). It should also be stated, it is technically feasible that only one of the side portions is adjustable in length, (ie that the left side portion and/or the right side portion is adjustable in length). Thus it is also here stated that for any disclosure in the present application that discloses the left side portion and the right side portion using the same method/way of being adjustable in length, this supports definition that only one of them uses that method/way of being adjustable in length, (and not limited to both the left side portion and the right side portion being adjustable in length).

Preferably adjustable length is achieved via sliding. Thus preferably the left side portion and the right side portion each comprise sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length. (Thus disclosure is provided within a scope of wherein the left side portion and/or the right side portion comprises sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length). (Disclosure is provided within a scope of wherein the left side portion and the right side portion each comprise sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length). (Example(s) of this are clearly shown in the Drawings, and this is clearly in evidence in the example of FIG. 15, for example, (and many of the Figures), and FIGS. 15 to 18 are particularly useful in showing this, (and showing its effect, in terms of facilitating adjustment of length). For example, looking at FIG. 15, and looking at the example left side portion, it can be seen that the example left side portion comprises portions 716a and 716b. Thus example portions 716a and 716b may be referred to as ‘sub-portions’ (of the example left side portion). Thus the example left side portion 616 comprises sub-portions 716a, 716b.

FIG. 15 shows a particularly preferred embodiment. In FIG. 15, the left side portion and the right side portion are each telescopically adjustable in length. In the example, example sub-portion 716a is telescopically slidable, (and thus telescopically movable) within example portion 716b. This is particularly clear in light of FIG. 16, which shows a partially transparented via of the same embodiment, (and from the same view), as FIG. 15, where the transparented view clearly shows how a portion of example sub-portion 716a is within example sub-portion 716b. The effect is perhaps best demonstrated by FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 shows the example bracelet, (again showing the same embodiment as FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, now showing the example bracelet at its smallest size, with example sub-portion 716a fully telescopically within example sub-portion 116a. (Example sub-portion 716a cannot be seen, in the example/view, due to being fully slid into example sub-portion 716b, and thus is not numbered in FIG. 17. But it is, of course, still present). Thus, in FIG. 17, the example left side portion of the bracelet, (and, in fact, both side portions), have been adjusted to their minimum length. This creates the minimum possible inner height H1 for the example bracelet, (denoted by dashed line H1). (It could also merely be said that what is shown in FIG. 17 is the minimum height for the example bracelet). (It should also be stated, the term ‘inner height’ may be referred to as ‘inner height dimension’). Now looking at FIG. 18, FIG. 18 shows the example bracelet at (or close to) its largest size. The example side portions 616R, 616L have been adjusted to what may be their maximum length. (As stated, this has been achieved via the telescopic relationship between example sub-portion 716a and example sub-portion 716b). (The same is shown with regard to the example right side portion 16R, with example sub-portions 716a and 716b). The inner height H1 is greater in FIG. 18 than in FIG. 17. (In the example embodiment, the inner height is approximately forty-three percent greater in FIG. 18 than in FIG. 17. (This is provided simply by way of example only). (Note: The Figures may not be matched in size/scale to show this difference)). (Note: The sub-portion that is slidable within the other sub-portion may be blocked from exiting the other sub-portion. For example, in FIG. 18, an example feature 316x is denoted, to denote that example sub-portion 716a may comprise a catch. (The rest of however much of example portion 716a is within example sub-portion 716b is not shown. Only the catch is shown, (and is shown in dashed lines, to denote, in the example, it is shown with reference to if example sub-portion was partially transparented). (Thus disclosure is provided of wherein a sub-portion is caught/captured/trapped by another sub-portion. (The example alluded to would be within a scope of wherein a sub-portion is caught/captured/trapped in another sub-portion)). If the catch(es) meets a portion of example sub-portion 716b in such a way that blocks example portion 716a from exiting example portion 716b, then it will be apparent that this can be helpful/effective. Thus this would be within a scope of wherein a portion of one or the other sub-portion meets a blocking portion, (and where this results in a sub-portion being blocked from exiting another sub-portion). Thus an example is disclosed within a scope of wherein there is a maximum length of the side portion. Thus an example is disclosed within a scope of wherein there is a maximum length of the side portion, with a sub-portion being blocked from exiting another sub-portion. (Note: Being blocked from separating is not only limited to embodiment(s) such as that shown. For example, there could be an embodiment where the one of the sub-portions slide along the other sub-portion, (eg a flexible (eg thin, flexible metal) sub-portion slide along another sub-portion, and wherein it meets a barrier, to stop it at a maximum length. (A flexible sub-portion, (such as a thin flexible metal sub-portion, for example), may be provided that is flexible, but sufficiently rigid so that, if it is on the inner side of a portion or a whole of the other sub-portion, it maintains the appropriate shape for sliding along the other sub-portion. (It may even potentially do this with slight outward pressure towards the other sub-portion, dependent on its shape, material(s), etc)). (Note: If so needed, a ‘catch’ may be depressible and/or be deformable. In embodiments where the catch needs to be fed into the other sub-portion, this may help it enter the other sub-portion, (eg by deforming and/or by it depressing (eg spring-loadedly depressing), and then return to its original shape (or at least close-enough to its original shape) to carry out its job of blocking exit/disconnection/release. Thus disclosure is provided of wherein there is a protruding portion that is depressible (eg spring-loadedly depressible) and/or be deformable). However, it should be stated, embodiments may be provided where such feature(s) are not provided, and where the sub-portions can be separated from each other without being blocked. For example, disconnecting the sub-portions could be used as a way to take off (and put on) the bracelet. (And it should be stated, (if not already clear), being blocked from separating may be provided for any slidable embodiments).

The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein at least one quarter (length) of one of the sub-portions is slidable along at least one quarter (length) of the other sub-portion. The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein more than one quarter (length) of one of the sub-portions is slidable along more than one quarter (length) of the other sub-portion. The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein at least a third (length) of one of the sub-portions is slidable along at least a third (length) of the other sub-portion. The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein more than a third (length) of one of the sub-portions is slidable along more than a third (length) of the other sub-portion. The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein at least half (length) of one of the sub-portions is slidable along at least half (length) of the other sub-portion. The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein more than half (length) of one of the sub-portions is slidable along more than half (length) of the other sub-portion. The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein at least three quarters of one of the sub-portions is slidable along at least three quarters of the other sub-portion. The example shown well in FIG. 16 is within a scope of wherein more than three quarters of one of the sub-portions is slidable along more than three quarters of the other sub-portion.

It has been made clear that the example telescopic embodiment(s) shown are simply example(s) of sub-portions being slidable along at least a portion of each other, (to facilitate adjusting side portion length). However, it should also be stated, a side portion being adjustable in length is not even limited to sliding, and is not even limited to a side portion having to comprises sub-portions at all. For example, it will be known that plastic tubing can be provided that has expandable and collapsible segments. (This tubing tends to be cylindrical in shape). And such tubing can be provided where, when collapsed, the segments stay collapsed, unless pulled with significant force (to expand the tubing/segment). It should therefore be stated, the side portion of the bracelet could thus be provided in a similar way, (with a portion or a whole of the side portion being provided in such way, (eg more than half being provided in such way, for example)). This would allow for the side portion to be adjustable in length. If all the segments are collapsed, it would be at its minimum length. And if all the segments are expanded/released, the side portion, when expanded to its maximum, (the material(s) it is made out of, (eg plastic(s)), may or may not have some elasticity), would be at its maximum length. (And dependent on how many segments were collapsed/expanded, different lengths could be achieved. Thus the user could adjust length of such a side portion). It could even be provided in a shape similar or same to the example of FIG. 15, for example, (ie (most or all being) curved). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, and thus the side portion is not limited to comprising sub-portions (that are slidable), to facilitate adjustment of length.

Preferably the bracelet comprises: a rotation point R1, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point R2, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point R3, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other; and another rotation point R4, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other. The importance of this is best shown in the difference between FIGS. 17 and 18. It can be seen how the portions/sections of the bracelet are at significantly different angles to each other in FIG. 17, (where the example bracelet is at its smallest size), compared to FIG. 18, (where the example bracelet is at its largest size), (and that this is facilitated by the rotation points, (ie the fact that the portions/sections are rotatable relative to each other).

(Rather than terms such as ‘another’ rotation point, terms such as a ‘first’ rotation point, a ‘second’ rotation point, a ‘third’ rotation point, and a ‘fourth’ rotation point, may be used, if so desired. (It should be stated, (similarly to as mentioned with regard to using the terms a ‘first’ bracelet and a ‘second’ bracelet), no undue over-importance should be read onto general use of the terms ‘first’, ‘second’, ‘third’ and ‘fourth’. They are just terms used that can be useful, (eg for clarity, in a claim). (Any of the example rotation points in FIG. 15 could generally be considered to be a ‘first’ rotation point, for example. Any of the example rotation points in FIG. 15 could generally be considered to be a ‘second’ rotation point, for example. Any of the example rotation points in FIG. 5 could generally be considered to be a ‘third’ rotation point, for example. Any of the example rotation points in FIG. 15 could generally be considered to be a ‘fourth’ rotation point, for example). Thus no undue over-importance should be read onto use of terms such as ‘first’, ‘second’, ‘third’ and ‘fourth’).

(Note: For the sake of the present application, a ‘living hinge’ is considered to be within a scope of being a ‘rotation point’ because a living hinge is clearly configured to facilitate rotation).

FIG. 20 shows how a rotation point can comprise a pin 650. It is fairly typical for a rotation point to comprise a pin. However, FIG. 24 shows a differing embodiment. Looking at FIG. 24, example rotation point R1 has been released. The example top portion of the bracelet has been disconnected from an example side portion of the bracelet, at the rotation point. This has been done, in the example, without removal of any parts. As will be shown, this is an example of wherein one of the portions/sections of the bracelet comprises a protruding portion(s) that is received by a receiving portion of another of the portions/sections of the bracelet. It can be seen, in the example, how this is what connects the portions/sections. They are then able to have a rotational relationship. To explain, looking at the example of FIG. 24, an example protruding portion 652 is shown. (There is also, in the example, another protruding portion 652 on the other side, (shown in dashed lines as it would not be visible since the view only shows one side). There is also shown an example receiving portion 654. (A recessed portion is clearly visible). Similarly, in the example, there is another receiving portion 654, which, in the example, is opposite the receiving portion 654 that can be seen, but the other receiving portion 654 would not be visible, again due to the view shown, and is thus shown in dashed lines. It can be seen then, how if the rotation point is provided in such manner, then it is possible embodiments can be provided where the portions/sections of the bracelet that are connected at the rotation point can be disconnected, potentially with significant ease. This can be useful, for taking the bracelet off, and putting it on. It also has a significant advantage, for example, from disconnecting sub-portions 716, eg by fully sliding the sub-portions apart, because that would mean, in the example, the stopper would have to be moved to a non-stopping position, and then, when the bracelet is put back on in the future, once again the user would have to adjust it to the right size, and then use the stopper, in the example. But with what is shown in FIG. 24, the user can keep the side portions at the length they have been adjusted to, can then disconnect two portions/sections from each other at the rotation point, (as shown in FIG. 24), and can, when putting the bracelet back on, can simply put the bracelet around their wrist, and then re-connect the bracelet at the rotation point, with the bracelet still being the size that the user had previously adjusted it to. Therefore re-adjustment is not required. (Of course, another way of achieving this would be, for example, to simply have another opening and closing mechanism, where the bracelet could be opened elsewhere, (ie not at a rotation point). And this could be done not requiring re-adjustment of length of the side portions. For example, a dashed line 656 in FIG. 24 denotes a possible position where an opening mechanism could be provided, where the bracelet can be opened up. It could then be taken off the wrist by the user, and could then later be put back on, re-connecting it at that point. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

Returning back to the embodiment of a rotation point shown in FIG. 24, and the protruding portion(s) received into a receiving portion(s), and with reference to disclosing that it may be possible, (as shown in FIG. 24), to disconnect portions of the bracelet at the rotation point in such way, it will be apparent that, if it is too easy to do this, this could be problematic, because it may lead to unintentional disconnection. For example, whilst the user is wearing the bracelet, it could get snagged on something. This could lead to unintentional disconnection at a rotation point(s). This could even lead to the bracelet leaving the wrist. This could even lead to the bracelet being lost, (if the user does not notice this happening. However, such a concept as shown in FIG. 24 can be made to secure portions/sections of the bracelet together significantly firmly, (whilst still allowing for rotation. Various factors can influence this. For example, size and/or shape of the protruding portion(s) and receiving portion(s). For example, depth of how far the protruding portion(s) is received into the receiving portion(s) can have a big effect. For example, a protruding portion(s) being received deeper into a receiving portion can lead to a stronger connection, (ie can lead to it being harder to disconnect). Another factor is materials. For example, if these features are made of plastic, the connection may have to be designed to be stronger, (eg deeper receiving of protruding portion(s)). But if these features are made of metal, (eg if the bracelet is made of metal), protruding portion(s) may not need to be received as deeply, to nevertheless create a strong connection. It is even possible that various features could be made out of deformable material(s), such as rubber, for example. (Eg a portion or a whole of a protruding portion(s). for example, could be made of rubber). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. It should also be stated, (as mentioned), shape can be an important factor. For example, feature(s) can be curved, (eg a portion or a whole of an edge(s) of a protruding portion(s) and/or a receiving portion(s) can be curved, which can have the effect of making it easier to connect and disconnect the portions/sections at the rotation point. So the opposite can be the case, and making a portion or a whole of an edge(s) ‘sharper’ can make it harder to connect and disconnect. Even raised portion(s) can be included, to make it harder to connect/disconnect the portions/sections of the bracelet at the rotation point. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. Generally speaking, it may be that a significantly strong connection is desirable, to avoid the aforementioned problem of unintentional disconnection. However, the connection being too strong may be highly problematic in making it too hard for the user to disconnect the portions/sections at the rotation point, and therefore cause problems in trying to take the bracelet off.

As stated, in the example, there are two protruding portions and two receiving portions. In the example, there is a left protruding portion and a right protruding portion. In the example, there is a left receiving portion and a right receiving portion. In Figures such as FIG. 15, the left protruding portion has been received into the left receiving portion and the right protruding portion has been received into the right receiving portion. However, it should be stated, it is feasible an embodiment(s) could be provided where there is only one protruding portion, and only one receiving portion (that receives the protruding portion). For example, looking at FIG. 24, if it is imagined there was no other protruding portion on the other side, (eg it was just flat, for example, on the other side), and if it was imagined that there was a receiving portion opposite where the example receiving portion 654 is shown in FIG. 24, but that the example receiving portion shown in FIG. 24 was not there, (eg it was simply flat there), dependent on other factors, (eg material(s) used, shape of the design, etc, it is possible the rotation point may still function. However, it is highly desired for there to be two protruding portions and two receiving portions. In the example, there are opposing protruding portions, and they are received into opposing receiving portions. This is highly preferred, (over there being just one protruding portion and one receiving portion). It should be stated, whilst the example top portion/section 612 is shown comprising a protruding portion(s), and the example side portion 616 is shown comprising a receiving portion(s), this could be reversed, with the top portion/section comprising a receiving portion(s), and the side portion comprising a protruding portion(s). (It should also be stated, whilst the example side portion/section is shown comprising example portions 658 that each comprise a receiving portion 654, and example top portion/section 612 is shown comprising example portion 660 that each comprise a receiving portion 654, this also could be reversed. (le it is feasible a portion(s) 658 could be provided that comprises a protruding portion, and it is feasible a portion 660 could be provided that comprises a receiving portion(s)). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. It should also be stated, various combinations are technically possible. For example, example portion 660, in the example, comprises two protruding portions. However, in a different embodiment, it may comprise a protruding portion, and a receiving portion, with one of example portions 658 then comprising a receiving portion, (to receive the protruding portion of portion 660), and the other of example portions 658 comprising a protruding portion, (to be received by the receiving portion of portion 660). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, and various combinations, etc, are possible.

(It should be stated, the bracelet may be made out of various material(s). For example, the bracelet may be plastic, (partially or wholly, (or mostly)). In a preferred embodiments, the bracelet is mostly or wholly made of metal. It should be stated, if the bracelet is made of metal, it may be made, for example, significantly thinner than the embodiments shown in the Figures. In the Figures, parts, (eg top, bottom, left side and right side portions/sections), are fairly thick. This is in keeping with an embodiment where these parts are made mostly or wholly of plastic(s), for example. However, it should be said, even if made of metal, parts may be of such thickness. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. (Note: If something (eg the bracelet) is made out of multiple different types of plastic, it is considered to be within the scope of being ‘plastic’ and ‘made of plastic. Thus the term ‘plastic’ includes within its scope being made out of multiple different types of plastic, and the plural term ‘plastic(s)’ is thus not required, for example, in a claim, to include this within its scope.

Looking at the change/difference between FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, not only is the inner height H1 greater in FIG. 18, but the inner width W1 is also greater. If the side portions were simply vertically straight in the example shown, this would not be the case. However, preferably most or all of the left side portion is convexly curved. Preferably most or all of the right side portion is convexly curved. (What is shown is within a scope of wherein a portion or a whole of the left side portion is convexly curved. What is shown is within a scope of wherein a portion or a whole of the right side portion is convexly curved. What is shown is within a scope of wherein at least half of the left side portion is convexly curved. What is shown is within a scope of wherein at least half of the right side portion is convexly curved). (The term ‘mostly’ here means ‘more than half’, (with reference to length). Thus, if more than half the length of a side portion/section of the bracelet is convexly curved, that means that it is convexly curved for more than half its length. (It should be noted, this does not mean it must be convexly curved ‘continuously’ for more than half its length—for example, if a portion/section is provided, (eg top/bottom portion/section, for example), that is not convexly curved, for example, in its centre, but is then convexly curved at each side/end, and that, in total, the two sides/ends that are convexly curved amount to the portion/section being convexly curved for more than half its length, then that is within a scope of wherein most or all of the portion/section is convexly curved. (However, it will be apparent that examples are provided of wherein most or all of a portion/section of the bracelet is continuously convexly curved)). An example of this, (ie most or all being convexly curved), is clearly shown in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. It can be seen that, in the example, the example left side portion is convexly curved and the example right side portion is convexly curved. (In the examples, a whole of the example side portions is convexly curved). This results in the inner width increasing and decreasing as the inner height increases and decreases. (In the example embodiment, the inner width W1 is approximately twenty-five percent greater in FIG. 18. (This is provided simply by way of example only). (Note: The Figures may not be matched in size/scale to show this difference)).

(Note: In adjudging how much of a portion/section/thing is ‘convexly curved’, this is adjudged along the length of that portion/section/thing. If (a portion or a whole of) the portion/section/thing is convexly curved, then ‘length’ of the portion/section/thing bears this in mind. For example, if a portion/section/thing is straight and is 30 mm long, then ‘half’ of that is 15 mm. If a portion/section/thing is curved, then length bears this in mind—ie length, (with regard to consideration of how much is curved), is considered to be the length along the portion/section/thing, not just length (in a straight line) from one end to the other end of the portion/section/thing).

Preferably most or all of the top portion is convexly curved. (What is shown is within a scope of wherein a portion or a whole of the top portion is convexly curved. What is shown is within a scope of wherein at least half of the top portion is convexly curved). This, (ie most or all of the top portion being convexly curved), is clearly seen in the example(s) of the drawings. This more closely mimics shape of a wrist, (as opposed to the top portion just being straight, for example). Because of this, it can also be helpful in generating a shape that is optimal to prevent rotation around the wrist of the user. (Similarly, preferably most or all of the bottom portion is convexly curved. (What is shown is within a scope of wherein a portion or a whole of the bottom portion is convexly curved. What is shown is within a scope of wherein at least half of the bottom portion is convexly curved). Again, this is clearly seen in the example(s) of the drawings. Again, this more closely mimics shape of a wrist, although the bottom of a person's wrist tends not to be as curved as the top of a user's wrist. Thus preferably the bottom portion of the bracelet is less curved than the top portion of the bracelet. This is, in fact, the case in the example embodiment of FIGS. 17 and 18. The difference is subtle, in the example, but may be more pronounced in other embodiments, for example. Again, this can help create a shape that is optimal, to prevent rotation around the wrist of the user.

(It should be stated, whilst embodiments can be provided wherein sub-portions are slidable along at least a portion of each other, and slide straight, it will be apparent that the drawings show example(s) of wherein sub-portions are slidable along at least a portion of each other, in a convexly curved manner)

(Note: Whilst the term ‘sub-portion’ can be very helpful in disclosure, (and such terms may be useful in a claim(s), we reserve all right to simply use the term ‘portion’ for any such feature, when included in a claim(s)).

Preferably the bracelet comprises a stopper 630, to stop a side portion 616 at a desired length. (An example(s) is shown in various Figures, and FIGS. 21 and 22 are particularly relevant). Example(s) are shown of a stopper(s), that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode, wherein: in the stopping mode, it stops the side portion at a desired length; and, in the non-stopping mode, it does not stop the side portion (at a desired length)). (Significant disclosure will be provided of a stopper(s), (to stop the side portion 616 at a desired length), that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode, wherein: in the stopping mode, it stops the side portion at a desired length; and, in the non-stopping mode, it does not stop the side portion at a desired length). (Significant disclosure will be provided of a stopper(s), (to stop the side portion 616 at a desired length), that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode, wherein: in the stopping mode, it stops the side portion at a desired length, (stopping the side portion being adjustable in length); and, in the non-stopping mode, it does not stop the side portion at a desired length, thus not stopping the side portion being adjustable in length).

Note: It is feasible a stopper could be provided that ‘indirectly’ (rather than ‘directly’) stops length of the side portion. To explain, there could be a spring-loaded feature, for example, that, by default, does not stop length of the side portion (in term of length adjustment), but, when the stopper is in the stopping mode, it moves the spring-loaded feature into a position where the spring-loaded feature stops length of the side portion. Then, when the stopper is in the non-stopping mode, the spring-loaded feature moves back to its default non-stopping position. This would be considered to be example of where the stopper stops length of the side portion ‘indirectly’, but is nevertheless within scope of being a stopper that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode. (And is considered to be within scope of being a stopper that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode wherein, in the stopping mode, it stops the side portion at a desired length and, in the non-stopping mode, it does not stop the side portion at a desired length. (Alternatively, it may simply be said that it is within scope of being a stopper that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode wherein, in the stopping mode, the side portion is stopped at a desired length and, in the non-stopping mode, the side portion is not stopped (at a desired length). (The spring-loaded feature, in this example, could be considered to be an ‘intermediary’ feature. But, as stated, the stopper, in such an example, would still be considered to be a stopper.

Preferably the bracelet comprises a stopper 630L that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode, to stop the left side portion at a desired length, wherein: in the stopping mode, it stops the left side portion at a desired length, stopping the left side portion being adjustable in length; and, in the non-stopping mode, it does not stop the left side portion at a desired length, thus not stopping the left side portion being adjustable in length; and another stopper 630R that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode, to stop the right side portion at a desired length, wherein: in the stopping mode, it stops the right side portion at a desired length, stopping the right side portion being adjustable in length; and, in the non-stopping mode, it does not stop the right side portion at a desired length, thus not stopping the right side portion being adjustable in length. The example stopper 630 is best shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, where a close-up is shown. In FIG. 21, the example stopper is shown in a non-stopping mode. It can be seen that it is not stopping the example side portion being adjustable in length. Example portion 716a, in FIG. 21, can be seen comprising example grooves 632. In the example embodiment, the example stopper 630 comprises a catch(es) 634. In FIG. 22, the example stopper is shown in a stopping mode. In the example embodiment, the stopper can move to a position where a catch(es) 634 is caught in a groove(s) 632. In the example, (provided simply by way of example only), the example stopper is an example of a rotatable stopper. It is rotatable from the non-stopping mode to a stopping mode. (It can be seen, in the difference between FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, that it has been rotated from a non-stopping position to a stopping position). However, it should be stated, a stopper is not limited to being rotatable. For example, a stopper can be movable up and down, for example, (from a non-stopping mode to a stopping mode). The example embodiment is provided simply by way of example only, and it will be apparent that there are many options and/or embodiments for how to stop the/a side portion being adjustable in length. Thus the term ‘stopper’ is a broad term, and in no way limited to the example(s) shown. Similarly, it should be stated, the example of the sub-portion comprising grooves is provided simply by way of example only. Broadly speaking, it is an example of wherein a protruding portion(s) is received by a receiving portion(s), (to facilitate stopping). There are many ways to achieve this, in no way limited to the embodiment(s) shown. The example catch(es) 634 is an example of a protruding portion. The example groove(s) 632 is an example of a receiving portion(s). In the example, (perhaps best shown in the view of FIG. 35), there are grooves on each side of example sub-portion 716a. However, in a very similar embodiment, where there are two grooves on each side, that could actually be provided by just one continuous groove. Thus, looking at FIG. 35, where there are shown four grooves being visible on each side, (thus totalling eight groove features that are visible, this could actually be provided by there simply being four grooves that are continuous along the example sub-portion. Thus various options and/or embodiment are possible.

(Note: In common parlance, protruding portion(s) 652 such as that shown in FIG. 24 may be referred to as ‘nub(s)’).

With the example stopper being in the position, (the stopping position), shown in FIG. 22, the example side portion cannot now be adjusted in length. This is extremely useful, because a person can adjust the bracelet to the shape/size they desire, and stop it in place. Thus they can adjust the bracelet to a shape/size that is as optimal as possible to prevent rotation around their wrist, but preferably also not too tight that it is uncomfortable.

(It should be noted, when the example stopper is in the stopping mode, (as shown in FIG. 22), it is relatively easy for the user to manipulate/move it back to a non-stopping position, by, (in the example), using leverage (eg with a fingernail), and pulling up, under area 636 of the example stopper. Thus a user can manipulate the example stopper back to being in a non-stopping position. In the example, a portion or a whole of the example stopper slightly deforms, in order to get into the non-stopping mode/position. (Example elongate portions 638 slightly deform, (in order to get around example sub-portion 716a), so that example catch(es) 634 can catch on example groove(s) 632). Thus this is an example within a scope of wherein the stopper deforms, to get into the stopping position. In the example, once the catch(es) are on the other side of the example sub-portion, the stopper ‘undeforms’, (either partially, or wholly), and the catch(es) then keeps the example stopper in a stopping position.

Preferably the side portion comprises the stopper. (An example(s) of this is shown in the Figures). However, it should be stated, it is technically feasible, (thought perhaps not as desirable), that a stopper, for example, could be provided, for example, at example position 664, (see FIG. 19), provided simply by way of example). For example, a stopper very similar to what is shown in FIGS. 15-22, for example, could be provided, and could function in much the same way, (as the example in those Figures does). However, it may have to be significantly longer, and this itself may be problematic, (or at least cumbersome). It could make it harder to use. It could make it more likely the stopper will catch on something whilst the user is wearing the bracelet. It could make it more likely damage or even breakage will occur to the stopper. Nevertheless, it is technically feasible. That example mentioned would be an example of wherein the top portion/section comprises the/a stopper, (to stop the/a side portion/section at a desired length). It should also be stated, then, that an example could be provided wherein the bottom portion/section comprises the/a stopper, (to stop the/a side portion/section at a desired length). However, preferably the side portion/section comprises the stopper.

(Note: An example of a stopper(s) has been provided, (and an example has been provided of how a side portion can be stopped at a desired length). However, it will be apparent there are a vast array of ways to do this, and the example is provided simply by way of example only. For example, it will be known that many camera stands, (eg tripods), comprise legs that are slidably adjustable in length. They also often comprise stoppers, (and often comprise multiple stoppers per leg, since their legs can often have three or more segments, (rather than the example we have provided of just two segments/‘sub-portions’). These often use ‘twist’ stoppers. ‘Latch’ stoppers are another type of stopper often used for camera stand legs that are slidably adjustable in length. Any such stoppers can be used for what is shown in the present application, as a stopper. These are only several options, and there are a vast amount of options. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, not at all limited to the example(s) provided/shown).

(It should be noted, whilst it is possible embodiments can be provided where a stopper is detached, in the non-stopping mode, there are significant benefits if the stopper is operable in the stopping mode and the non-stopping mode, without being detached.

(The example embodiment shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 is clearly within a scope of this, and it can be seen, in the stopping mode of FIG. 22, that the example stopper has not been detached. Thus it is in the stopping mode, without being detached. (It is clear, from looking at FIG. 22, that the example stopper is in the stopping mode without being detached from the example bracelet body. It has not been ‘removed’. (In common parlance, it might be stated that it is in the non-stopping mode, without being detached from the bracelet)). This has benefits because, if a stopper has to be detached and re-attached every time it is used to stop the side portion at a desired length, not only may it be extremely cumbersome to use, but it may also result in the stopper being lost by the user. Thus whilst various options and/or embodiment are possible, the example shown is an example within a scope of wherein there is a stopper that is operable in a stopping mode and a non-stopping mode, without being detached. (ie It is operable in the non-stopping mode, without being detached). (The ‘twist’ and ‘latch’ stoppers also mentioned are also examples of this—they do not need to be detached/removed, in the non-stopping mode).

(Note: It has been stated that a stopper is not limited to being rotatable. It has been stated that, for example, a stopper can be movable up and down, for example, (from a non-stopping mode to a stopping mode). Dashed double arrows line X1 is shown in FIG. 19, simply to suggest that a stopper could be movable up and down, to move from the non-stopping m-ode to the stopping mode. Thus line X1 is provided simply to hint at this, (although, in the example embodiment shown in FIG. 19, the example stopper is rotatably movable from the stopping position shown in FIG. 19, to the non-stopping position). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. And it should be stated, a huge plethora of possibilities are possible, For example, there could be s stopper that is spring-loaded, and that, (due to being spring loaded), is by default in a stopping position/mode. It may be possible then for the user to adjust the stopper, (eg by pressing down on (a portion of) it, and/or by sliding it across, for example, and that this gets the stopper into the non-stopping position/mode, so that length of the/a side portion can be adjusted. A huge plethora of options and/or embodiments are possible for a stopper, and that is made clear here, and even this example just mentioned is again simply taken by way of example only, as a possible embodiment. Thus it has been stated that the example embodiments are provided simply by way of example only, and it will be apparent that there are many options and/or embodiments for how to stop the/a side portion being adjustable in length). (It should be stated, to some extent, a similar thing can be said of how an example connector(s) is shown that is rotatably openable and closable. In other embodiments, a connector(s) may be openable in any other way, not limited to rotatably—eg it could be openable and closable in an up and down motion. (It should also be stated, a pincher connector may not need to be ‘closable’—eg it could function simply by up and down movement, and applying the required pressure to pinch the portion of the bracelet it is facilitating attachment to, and without ‘closing’, (eg in the way the example shown in many of the Figures closes). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible). It should also be stated, it will be apparent a wide array of different embodiments of surrounding connectors (that are not pincher connectors) may be provided, and many use a spring-loaded mouth/gate that can be manipulated/pushed back (by a user), and that spring-loadedly then closes. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, and it will be apparent that example(s) provided in the Figures of a surrounding connector (that is not a pincher connector) and a pincher connector are provided simply by way of example only, and that a huge amount of other options and/or embodiments are possible, (for a surrounding connector (that is not a pincher connector) and for a pincher connector, not at all limited to the example(s) shown. (It should also be stated that even something as basic as a cord/piece of string, etc that goes around the other bracelet, to connect the bracelets together, would be within the scope of being a connector. Whilst such an embodiment may not be as desirable as some of the embodiments mentioned and/or shown, nevertheless, there are a significant array of possibilities, when it comes to a connector, ranging, for example, from very basic options/embodiments, to some more advanced options/embodiments, (such as the embodiment shown in FIG. 29, for example, with its functionality shown also in FIGS. 30-32).

A perspective view is shown in FIG. 9. It is clear the embodiment is within a scope of being a bracelet that comprises a bracelet body, (for being worn around a wrist of a user), and a connector, (for connecting to another bracelet). The view shown in FIG. 23 makes clear that the embodiment is within a scope of comprising a bracelet body, (for being worn around a wrist of a user), and a connecting portion 640, (for connecting to another bracelet), that extends from the bracelet body. Preferably the connecting portion comprises a pincher connector 644. Preferably the connecting portion comprises a surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector. Preferably the connecting portion comprises both a pincher connector, and a surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector. The example shown is within a scope of this.

Preferably the connecting portion extends from the bracelet body at least 5 mm. Preferably the connecting portion extends from the bracelet body at least 8 mm. Preferably the connecting portion extends from the bracelet body at least 10 mm. The example connecting portion, in the example, is approximately 15 mm in length, (not including the example surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector), and is approximately 18 mm in length, (including the example surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector). (In the example, these measurements are also relevant, in terms of how far the example connecting portion extends outside the side of the bracelet body, from a profile view, (eg FIGS. 25, 26, and FIGS. 29-30, for example). (ie The example connecting portion, in the example, extends approximately 15 mm outside the side of the bracelet body, (not including the example surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector), from a profile view, and extends approximately 18 mm outside the side of the bracelet body, (including the example surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector), from a profile view.

(In the example, (eg FIG. 23), the bracelet is operable with the connecting portion in a fixed position. (FIG. 23 shows an example of an example connecting portion in a fixed position, (relative to the bracelet body)).

(Note: It will; be apparent, looking at FIG. 24, for example, that, in the example, the example connecting portion 640 extends directly out from the side of the example bracelet body. It should be noted, in other embodiments, the connecting portion may be at the outer side (ie outside) of the bracelet body, and may extend outside the side of the bracelet body (from a profile view), (potentially being otherwise not hugely dissimilar to what is shown in the example, for example). Thus it is not required that the or any connecting portion extend directly out of/from the side of the bracelet body, (from a profile view). To try to explain this further, in FIG. 25, area 666 is pointed to with a dashed arrow. This is what is being referred to as the ‘outer side’ or ‘outside’ of the bracelet body. Thus, rather than the connecting portion 640 extending out from the side of the bracelet body, (from a profile view), (as the example in FIG. 25 does), it is possible the connecting portion could extend generally from area 666, (ie extend more from the ‘outer side’ rather than the side). It could still then have very similar features, (or not, as the case/embodiment may be). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, and this is simply mentioned to make it clear the example is provided by way of example only, and various structural possibilities are possible/available.

Note: It will be disclosed that the/a connecting portion may feasibly be movable in position. (This will be disclosed with reference to FIG. 33). Thus it is stated preferably the connecting portion is operable extending from the bracelet body at least 5 mm. (The term ‘operable’ here is used to make sure this includes within its scope an embodiment where the connecting portion is movable in position, and can be in a position where it extends at least 5 mm, but can be in a position where it does not. Such an embodiment would be within a scope of wherein the connecting portion is ‘operable’ extending at least 5 mm from the bracelet body. Preferably the connecting portion is operable extending from the bracelet body at least 8 mm. Preferably the connecting portion is operable extending from the bracelet body at least 10 mm.

Preferably the connecting portion comprises a pincher connector, and a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector. (An example(s) of this is clearly shown in the drawings, and FIGS. 25, 26 and 27, for example, show good views of an example of this, (with FIGS. 29-32 showing good examples of functionality of the example).

Broadly speaking, the example shown in many of the Figures, (eg FIGS. 23-27), is an example of a bracelet that comprises a pincher connector, and a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector. (This example(s) is within a scope of wherein the bracelet comprises a pincher connector. This example(s) is within a scope of wherein the bracelet comprises a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector).

(Example feature 68, (visible in FIG. 27), is simply a closing feature. In the example, it comprises a protruding portion on each side, (much like the protruding portion(s) 652 disclosed with reference to (and shown in) FIG. 24. And again similarly to what is disclosed with reference to (and shown in) FIG. 24, there is a corresponding receiving portion(s) (not visible in FIG. 28, due to angle of the view), on, (in the example), that example portion 641 comprises, in the example. When rotatably closed, the embodiment is configured for the protruding portion(s) to be received by the receiving portion(s). (This may take a little bit of force to initiate). This then holds the two portions 641, 643 of the example connecting portion together. (This has the result of closing a connector(s), in the example). (In this example, this closes both the surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector, and the pincher connector 648). However, this is just one way of achieving this. A more often used way of doing this is to have a protrusion that is in some way held, to keep the portions together. An example of this is shown in FIG. 35, where example feature 669 is shown. (Feature 69 is also a closing feature). It can be seen that example feature 69 is a protruding portion. (In the example, this feature may be referred to as a ‘protrusion’). In the example, In the example, feature 669 is curved and/or angled. When the example connecting portion 640 of FIG. 35 closes, this feature 669 is received into the other portion of the example connecting portion. In the example, it deforms, in order to be received. This creates a force, (an inward force on feature 669, in this case), that holds the portions of the connecting portion together, closed. (These are just two examples of closing features. It will be apparent that any feature(s) may be provided, to facilitate closing portions 641, 643. Thus the examples are provided by way of example only.

Referring now to the/a pincher connector, preferably a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion of the pinching connector is deformable. (Various examples are shown on this and will be explored). There are various ways to achieve this, (ie a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion of the pinching connector being deformable). FIG. 28, (along with FIGS. 29 and 30 especially), allude to how this can be done with an element(s) that does not have to be removably attachable. FIGS. 39 and 42, (along with FIGS. 40 and 41), show how this can be done with element(s) that are removably attachable. And FIGS. 43 and 44 alluded to the fact that there can be an engaging portion(s) of a pincher connector where a portion or a whole of the engaging portion is deformable which is not (configured to be) removable, (not configured for being removed, and not configured for being removably attachable. Thus various options a/or embodiments are possible.

Focusing first on FIG. 28, three example elements 670 are shown. These may be referred to, in the example, as deformable elements. (Note, embodiments may be provided wherein a portion (but not a whole) of the element is deformable. It will be shown that this is possible, (and for the pincher connector to nevertheless comprise an engaging portion wherein a portion or a whole of the engaging portion is deformable)). In FIG. 28, the example elements are numbered 670a, 670b, and 670c, since they are all slightly different. The possible benefit of this will be explained, (in terms of how they could be used to help pinch bracelets of different thickness, for example). In the example, the elements may be silicone, for example. Any material(s) such as this, and/or rubber and/or foam and/or sponge are possible, (ie with deformable qualities/characteristics), (and any combination of such materials is possible). With reference to what is about to be shown, these elements may be referred to as ‘inserts’. To explain, looking at FIG. 29, one of the elements, (eg element 670a, for example), has been put around an example other bracelet 699, which is also shown being worn around the wrist 677 of a user. (The example element 670 is shown in shaded lines, merely to highlight it). (The wrist is depicted in basic fashion, and the view, in the example, is from below the wrist, showing an underside of the wrist). This has been done in preparation for using the pincher connector to pinch that other bracelet, (thus connecting the two bracelets, and, in the example, holding the other bracelet in place, to stop it rotating around the wrist of the user. FIG. 40 then shows that the example pincher connector has now been positioned around the example element 670. It is now pinching, (and thus can be said to be in ‘pinching mode’). The example element 670 is shown in dashed lines, to denote, in the example, it is now inside the example pincher connector 648. The example pincher connector 48 and example element 670 are shaped/configured so that, in this situation, pinching pressure is applied to the other bracelet. Thus pinching pressure is being utilized. This can be extremely effective, (in conjunction with the example bracelet 610 in FIG. 40, for example, (or any bracelet that is configured not to rotate around the wrist of the user), in stopping the other bracelet from rotating around the wrist. In fact, the particular embodiment shown can be exceptionally effective in this, perhaps hardly allowing for any rotation of the other bracelet at all. (The benefit of the connector, (here a pincher connector), being fixed in position, (relative to the bracelet body of the bracelet 610), is clear. It can help create a result where there is as little rotation of the other bracelet as possible, around the wrist of the user. (Thus benefits of rigid characteristics of the example connecting portion 640 are shown. For example, benefits of at least half length of the connecting portion being rigid are shown. Benefits of most (ie more than half) or all of the length of the connecting portion being rigid are shown).

(Whilst FIG. 42 shows a surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector being used, to connect to another bracelet, (rather than a pincher connector), two scrawling generally linear features are shown, numbered 640x, to denote a problem that can happen if a connecting portion is provided that has far more capacity for movement than the preferred examples shown in many of the drawings. 640x could be a chain, for example, (or a cord, etc). It is shown in two positions, (to show the extremes, each side), shown in dashed lines, and is shown to show, in such an example, the connecting portion could move about significantly, occupying, at various points/times, either of the positions shown for 640x. This has the result of allowing the other bracelet, (despite being connected to bracelet 610), to rotate quite a lot around the user's wrist. Thus whilst it does still stop the other bracelet from rotating around the wrist to a significant extent, it in fact allows for a fair bit of rotation. (And it will be apparent that, in such an embodiment, (ie with a connecting portion like connecting portion 640x, (eg a chain, for example), if the connecting portion comprises a pincher connector, (eg at the end of the connecting portion, for example), the same problem will occur, (ie that it will stop the other bracelet from rotating around the wrist to a significant extent, but will in fact allow for a fair bit of rotation). Now returning to the example of FIGS. 30, (and particularly now looking at FIG. 31, it will be apparent the significant benefits of the bracelet being operable with the/a connector, (in this case, the pincher connector), being fixed in position, (relative to the bracelet body of the bracelet 610). In FIG. 31, pinching is occurring. The user's wrist 677 is denoted in basic fashion. It is clear, in FIG. 31, just how effective the example embodiment can be, in stabilizing the other bracelet via pinching. Bracelet pinching can thus be extremely effective. This is made even clearer by the three example elements that the example other bracelet 699 is shown comprising. These could be jewels, (or any adornment). As shown/suggested in FIG. 38, it would even be words/letters. (It could be a person's name, or a message, etc, etc). In the example of FIG. 31, it will be apparent that, if the user so wishes, such features could be kept very stable and central, on the top side of the wrist, (or any area of the wrist so desired).

Now looking at FIG. 39, very similar elements 670 are shown. However, example portions 674 are shown. (Element 670aX is noticeably the same as element 670a, apart from the example portions 674; element 670bX is noticeably the same as element 670b, apart from the example portions 674; and element 670cX is noticeably the same as element 70c, apart from the example portions 674). As will be shown, example portion(s) 674 can be used, in the example, so that the element 670 is removably attachable to the/a pincher connector. (This can be beneficial. For example, it can be beneficial because it can keep the element 670 in place. This may be beneficial for the user. Otherwise, each time they decide to stop pinching the other bracelet, and disconnect the bracelets, the element 670 will likely stay around the other bracelet and may even fall off (and possibly even be lost). They may then have to give some focus to get the element 670 back in place next time they connect the bracelets. They may even have to make sure to get the element 670 in the absolute correct position on the other bracelet, eg to make sure the other bracelet is stopped around the wrist just where they want, (eg, looking at FIG. 31, with the example features 672 centred on the top of the wrist as perfectly as possible. With the element 670 being removably attachable, this makes this far easier to achieve, with less potential problems for the user to have to deal with). To explain, (ie how example portion(s) 674 can be used, in the example, so that the element 670 is removably attachable to the/a pincher connector), looking at FIG. 40, the example pincher connector 648 is shown. It is shown open. There is shown an example receiving portion 676, provided simply by way of example only. (In the example, this is an aperture). In the example, a portion 674 can fit into the example receiving portion. In doing this, it attaches the example element to the pincher connector. For example, if a portion or a whole of portion 674 is deformable, (eg made of rubber and/or silicone, etc), it can deform, (eg by squeezed), to go into the receiving portion 676, in such a way that, once in, it is held in the example receiving portion 676. This is just one way that an element 670 can be removably attached. Other ways are possible, eg Velcro® type solutions, (ie hook-and-loop, and/or hook-and-hook, and/or loop-and-loop, with the term Velcro® here being used, (as it is in common parlance throughout the world), to include all such possibilities). Only one side is shown in FIG. 40, but there may be another receiving portion 676, (in keeping with how each example element 670 in FIG. 39 is shown comprising two example portions 674). The example portions 674 may be referred to as protruding portions. Thus the protruding portion 674 can be received into the receiving portion/area 76, to facilitate removable attachability. (It should be stated, it is possible the relationship would be the reverse, with the element 670 comprising a receiving portion, and the pincher connector comprising a protruding portion that is received by the receiving portion, to facilitate removable attachability. However, this may be problematic, eg due to deformable characteristics, (and/or even due to smallness of size), of element 670). (It should be noted, rather than the whole of element 670 being removably attached as one part, a dashed line is shown in FIG. 39, to denote/suggest the element 670 could be provided in two halves. Each half could then be removably attached. However, it is thought one part is more elegant than there being two parts. But this could provide, in some cases, a further problem. For example, now considering an example pincher connector where the pincher connector rotates to open, in such an embodiment, where a point of rotation is close to element 670, the embodiments shown in FIG. 39 may cause no issue. However, looking at the example pincher connector in FIG. 40, the point of rotation is a fair distance from where the element 670 would go, (and is a fair distance from where pinching would take place). In such an embodiment, as the pincher connector opens, the element 670 may be unintentionally removed (at one, or more than one, point). For example, with the example just given and relating to FIGS. 39 and 40, if one of the elements 670 is removably attached to the example pincher connector of FIG. 40, (via the example portion(s) 674 being receiving into the example receiving portion(s) 676 of the example pincher connector, if the portions 674 are received on each side of the example pincher connector, then when the example pincher connector is opened, at least one of the portions 674 may well unintentionally be removed from its receiving portion it is received into. To remedy this, elements such as those shown in FIG. 42 may be provided/used. The example elements 670 in FIG. 42 have a portion 678. In the example, that portion is elongated and/or highly deformable and/or elastic. This would make it far more unlikely, (in such a scenario mentioned), that one or more than one of the portions 674 would unintentionally be removed. (The thinness of example portions 678 may be helpful, in some embodiments, in making that area may stretchable. In other embodiments, extra thinness may not be required. The example(s) are shown by way of example only).

FIG. 41 shows a profile view of one of the elements in place, (eg element 670aX). The example element 670 is shown mostly in dashed lines, to denote where it is hidden from view in the example embodiment. In the example, the element comprises portions 674. They have been received into receiving portions, (not visible from the shown angle/view. Thus the example element 670 is removably attached, in the example.

It will be noted there are shown three example elements 670 in FIGS. 28, 39 and 42. To explain how this may be useful, different bracelets may have different thicknesses/diameters, etc, (ie different cross-sectional size/shape). Looking at element 670a, element 670a may be useful for pinching a bracelet that has a diameter of 3 mm, for example. But if the bracelet is 2 mm in diameter, or 1.5 mm in diameter, for example, element 670a may not be suitable. (It may lead to the bracelet not being pinched with enough pressure, leading to the bracelet being pinched not being successfully (and/or reliably) stopped from rotating around the wrist of the user). In such a situation, perhaps element 670b, for example, would be more suitable. (Note how element 670b has a smaller aperture, through which the bracelet to be pinched goes). Thus element 670b may be more suitable, eg for a bracelet of 2 mm diameter, for example. Similarly for a bracelet of even smaller diameter, (eg only 1 mm diameter, for example), perhaps element 670b would similarly not be suitable. Thus element 670c, for example, might be more suitable. (The examples of element 670a being suitable, for example, for a bracelet of 3 mm diameter, and of element 670b being suitable, for example, for a bracelet of 2 mm diameter, of element 670c being suitable, for example, for a bracelet of 1 mm diameter, is taken purely by way of example only. For example, element 670a may be suitable, for example, for bracelets with a diameter anywhere from 4 mm-6 mm, for example. For example, element 670b may be suitable, for example, for bracelets with a diameter anywhere from 2 mm-4 mm, for example. For example, element 670c may be suitable, for example, for bracelets with a diameter of 2 mm or lower, for example. It is even possible that element(s) 670 may be provided for bracelets of even greater diameter/cross-section/thickness than this. As alluded to, each element 670 may have a ‘range’ of usefulness, (eg as stated, element 670a may be suitable, for example, for bracelets with a diameter range of anywhere from 4 mm-6 mm, for example. (It should be stated, the term ‘diameter’ is generally used for round shapes, and many bracelets are generally round in cross-section, (with many bracelets having their diameter listed, at point of sale, for example). However, elements 670 could potentially be used to facilitate pinching of bracelets that are not round in cross-section. The examples shown are shown by way of example only, and the principle of what is disclosed may be provided for much more unusual shapes. For example, element(s) 670 may even be used to facilitate pinching of flat bracelets, (and may take on a shape that is fitting for use with bracelets of such shape).

It will be noted, (even in such cases where there are a plurality of elements 670), that the maximum size/diameter/cross-section that can be pinched may be limited by the pincher connector itself. For example, looking at FIG. 31, (and in the example pincher connector shown in FIG. 31, (which is also shown in many other Figures), bracelet 699, which is being pinched, travels through an aperture 680. (This is also visible (and numbered) in FIG. 41). In the example, this aperture has a diameter of 3 mm. Thus this pincher connector is generally configured for pinching bracelets of 3 mm diameter, and not more. (Although, (especially with use of an element 670 that is configured for pinching bracelets less than 3 mm in diameter, it will be apparent the pincher connector could be used to pinch bracelets of less than 3 mm diameter. However, (even in an embodiments of similar structure to that of FIG. 31), in other embodiments, the aperture 680 could be of greater size/diameter/dimension, (it could be larger), thus allowing the pincher connector to pinch bracelets of greater than 3 mm in diameter. Furthermore, the structure of the example pincher connector is shown by way of example only. One of the reasons for aperture 680 is that it can be positive, (when the pincher connector is in use (eg pinching a bracelet of 3 mm diameter), that the feature(s) inside the example pincher connector are not open to the elements. (For example, if water gets in, it could negatively impact, for example, deformable feature(s)/element(s), (eg they may start to rot, for example). But, as stated, the structure of the example pincher connector is shown by way of example only, and significantly different embodiments may be provided where the pincher connector is not ‘enclosed’ in such way as the example embodiment of FIG. 31. Thus what is shown is shown merely by way of example only. Various options and/or embodiments are possible.

(Thus disclosure is provided wherein there is provided a plurality of different elements 670, wherein a portion or a whole of the element 70 is deformable).

(As stated, in the example, elements 670, (as shown in FIGS. 28, 39 and 42), may be referred to as ‘inserts’. Thus an example is provided of wherein there is provided a plurality of different inserts. Thus an example is provided wherein there is provided a plurality of different inserts, (configured to facilitate pinching of bracelets of different cross-sectional dimensions)). Thus disclosure is provided of wherein a portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) of the/a pincher connector being deformable may be achieved via an element 670, wherein a portion or a whole of the element is deformable. (Thus disclosure is provided, (provided by way of example only) of wherein, in the example embodiment, a portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) of the/a pincher connector being deformable may be achieved via an insert (which may or may not be removably attachable), wherein a portion or a whole of the insert is deformable).

Thus the examples of FIG. 28, FIG. 39, and FIG. 32 shows/demonstrate how an element can be used, to provide the portion or the whole of the engaging portion of the pincher connector that is deformable. (In the example, the element can provide the portion or the whole of more than one engaging portion of the pincher connector that is deformable. (In FIG. 30, the example element 670 provides the portion or the whole of both of the engaging portions of the pincher connector that is deformable). However, it should be stated, embodiments can be provided where such elements are not required.

Looking at FIG. 43, an example is shown where the portion or whole of an engaging portion(s) of the pincher connector is not removable. Examples engaging portions 682 of an example pincher connector 648 are shown. (Whilst engaging portions 682 are not numbered in the other Figures, it will be apparent that the other example pincher connectors in the Figures also have engaging portions. Thus engaging portions are not limited to the design/shape as shown in the example pincher connector of FIG. 43, which is provided simply by way of example only, (and is quite different in shape to some other pincher connector embodiments shown in the Drawings). There are also shown example deformable portions 681. Thus the example shown is within a scope of wherein a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion is deformable. (In the example, a portion or a whole of both of the engaging portions are deformable.

However, it should be stated, an embodiments can be provided wherein a portion or a whole of just one of the engaging portions is deformable, and that, nevertheless, may have some benefits. There are several benefits to deformability here. Firstly, it can have the effect of lessening chance of damage to the portion of the bracelet that is pinched by the pincher connector. Another benefit is that it may make it less likely that the portion of the bracelet that is pinched moves, once pinched. For example, a deformable material like rubber may provide better ‘grip’ than a surface/material that does not deform. Another possible benefit, (for pincher connectors that may be used for pinching different sized/shaped bracelets), is that the deformability may lead to the pincher connector having a greater ‘range’ of what size/shape bracelets it can pinch, (and especially with reference to trying to stop rotation of the other bracelet, where that is relevant). Thus there are several possible benefits. (In the example, there is not a surrounding connector (that is not a pincher connector), but in other embodiments similar to that shown, there may be a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector. (For example, there could be a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector at or towards the end of the example connecting portion 640, (eg same/similar to the various examples shown in various of the Figures, (eg FIG. 41, for example). In the example, the pincher connector is generally flatter than the other example pincher connectors shown. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. In the example, (provided by way of example only), there is an example gap 684 between the example engaging portions 682. Whilst in the example the gap is very small, in other embodiments, it may be larger. (For example, if the example pincher connector was manufactured with a particular bracelet(s) in mind, eg where the bracelets to be pinched are always 2 mm high (and flat) in profile, then the gap could be made to match the dimensions of such bracelet(s) to be pinched. (This could also be the case for bracelet(s) (and pincher connectors), not limited to flat embodiments—eg a pincher connector like those shown in various of the other Figures could be made to match the dimensions of a bracelet(s) to be pinched, where the bracelet(s) to be pinched are a particular size/shape, etc).

In the example of FIG. 43, the example engaging portions 682 are deformable. Thus this is within a scope of wherein a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion of the/a pincher connector is deformable. In the example, a portion or a whole of each of the example engaging portions is deformable. (It should be stated, whilst the example is an example wherein a portion or a whole of both the example engaging portions is deformable, a portion or a whole of just one engaging portion being deformable can still be useful/effective. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. A portion or a whole of an engaging portion(s) being deformable can provide better grip. (This can be important, in helping stop the bracelet that is pinched rotating around the wrist of the user). Deformability can also make it less likely that the bracelet pinched gets damaged, (by the pinching).

The/a pincher connector, (and, in fact, any connector), may be spring-loadedly closed. A basic example spring coil 686 is denoted in FIG. 43. This is simply shown, (in basic fashion), to denote the example embodiment could be spring-loadedly closed. (This is not limited only to connector embodiments that open rotatably, and even a connector that uses ‘vertical’ motion to open may be spring-loadedly closed. (And, as stated, this is not limited to pincher connectors, and what is stated is stated broadly, with reference to any connector(s))). The pincher connector may simply be open at its end, but dashed portions 688 and 690 are shown in FIG. 43, to show that the pincher connector may not be open at its end. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. In the example, example closing feature 692 of example portion 688 is received into example portion 690. This acts to close what is shown.

In the example of FIG. 43, the example portion or whole of the engaging portion(s) that is deformable may be permanently attached. For example, the example portion or whole of the engaging portion(s) that is deformable may be glue, for example, (to attach it), (eg using industrial glue, for example). In other embodiments, (in another example of being permanently attached, the example portion or whole of the engaging portion(s) that is deformable may be bonded, (eg via use of heat, for example). Thus examples are given of how the portion or whole of the engaging portion(s) that is deformable may be attached. Thus the example portion or whole of the engaging portion(s) that is deformable may be attached (to the pincher connector) in this way. This is mentioned simply by way of example only, simply to demonstrate an example(s) of being permanently attached.

(Note: Looking at the example shown in FIGS. 29-31, (with FIG. 30 perhaps being particularly relevant), such an example is considered to be within a scope of being a pincher connector, wherein a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion of the pincher connector is deformable, because, despite the fact it uses separate element 670, in action, (as denoted in FIG. 30, especially in light of FIGS. 28 and 29), the result is a pincher connector where a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion of the pincher connector is deformable. (So the same applies to the embodiment(s) alluded to in FIGS. 39 and 40, where the element 670 is removably attachable).

In FIG. 33, the example pincher connector is rotatably openable. However, if it is intended that the pincher connector be used on different sized bracelets, this may not be ideal, because it could lead to the end of the pincher connector being open (at an angle), in such a way that may lead to it being more likely that the user could catch it unintentionally on something, (eg clothes, for example). This could lead to the bracelet that is being pinched escaping, and thus becoming disconnected. It could even lead to the pincher connector getting damaged and/or the item(s) the pincher connector gets caught on. It is feasible a pincher connector could be provide that opens more via vertical movement. The example of FIG. 44 alludes to this, and arrow X2 alludes to the bottom part of the example pincher connector being movable up and down. Feature 694 is shown. In the example, this may, for example, be a pin, or a screw, for example.

Feature 694 may be usable, to move the bottom part of the example pincher connector up and down. (For example, example feature 694 may be rotatable, to achieve this). Thus it could be used to incur pinching, (and to release pinching). It should also be stated, a basic embodiment could be provided where there is not a feature 694. The bottom part of the pincher may, by default, fall in the downwards direction of arrow X2, for example. The user may then, to pinch a bracelet, move it upwards, and may use a closing feature 692. It should also be stated, it is feasible such a pincher connector (that uses more vertical movement), may be spring-loadedly closed. (A basic representation of a spring is provided, to denote this). Whilst it has been stated that, in FIG. 43, the deformable portion/whole of the example engaging portions is not removable, (thus providing disclosure within a scope of wherein the deformable portion or whole of at least one engaging portion is not removable), example portions 674 are shown in FIG. 44, to denote that the deformable portion/whole of at least one of the example engaging portions may be removably attachable. Example portions 674 alluded to the fact it is possible the deformable portion/whole of both the example engaging portions may be removably attachable. (Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible).

(Note: If a seller/manufacturer/provided knows that a pincher connector is always to be used to pinch bracelets of the same size, then it may not be of particular use to have different ‘inserts’ that can be used. (Thus it may not be of particular use to have a plurality of different deformable elements). To explain, looking at the embodiment of FIG. 31, imagining that, for example, the same company who make/sell bracelet 610 also make/sell bracelet 699, and imagining that bracelet 699 has a cross-sectional diameter of 3 mm, for example, and imaging the same company sells a lof of bracelets that tend to also have a diameter of 3 mm. In that case, it would make sense for example aperture to be about 3 mm in diameter, (to match diameter of example bracelet 611), and that the pincher connector would be configured to be able to pinch a bracelet of 3 mm diameter, (and probably optimized to pinch with an appropriate pressure/force, to prevent movement of bracelet 699, in the example, (to stabilize feature 672 on the top side of the wrist, in the example). In such embodiments, a deformable portion or whole of one (or more than one) engaging portion may then not be removably attachable. Thus the deformable portion or whole may not be removable. Embodiments may thus be provided where the deformable portion or whole is permanently attached. (However, the method shown in FIGS. 29-31 is also viable as a way to achieve the desired result (as alluded to in FIG. 31. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible).

FIGS. 45-49 show how further embodiments can be provided within a scope of wherein length of the side portions between the top portion and bottom portion is adjustable in length. It is also shown how embodiments can be provided within a scope of wherein at least a portion of each side portion of the bracelet is movable along the top portion and/or the bottom portion of the bracelet, to facilitate adjustment of length. Looking at FIGS. 45-47, and now looking particularly at FIG. 45, at least a portion of each example side portion is shown being movable along the top portion. (In other embodiments, at least a portion of one or both side portions could be movable along the bottom portion, rather than the top portion, or at least a portion of one or both side portions could be movable along both the top portion and the bottom portion. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible). The top portion is shown transparented, revealing a portion 816 of each side portion that is along the example top portion. (In the example, the example portion 816 is fully enclosed within the example top portion. However in other embodiments, it may or may not be fully enclosed within). In the example, there is denoted an example adjuster 698. Example adjuster 698R can be used to adjust length of the example right side between the top portion and the bottom portion. Example adjuster 698L can be used to adjust length of the example left side between the top portion and the bottom portion. The adjuster may be rotatable. The adjuster may be a dial, for example. There may be a pin (or any relevant element), to which example feature 667 is attached. (Feature 667, in the example, provides the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion of the bracelet). Feature 667 may, for example, in the example embodiment, be a cord element. It is not limited to being a cord element. (It will be mentioned that a ‘metal rope’ type design has become fashionable, and this is another option, rather than cord, for example).

In the example, by rotating the adjuster, user can adjust length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion. In the example, (provided simply by way of example), this is achieved by the adjuster being used to pull more of feature 667 around the pin or the like. Thus more or less can be released. In the example, this can be used to increase or decrease length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion. (It is also shown how, rather than the top portion comprising an adjuster(s), (or in combination with this), the bottom portion may comprise an adjuster(s). This is denoted by virtue of there also being shown the bottom portion comprises adjusters in dashed lines, to denote this possibility).

In FIG. 46, the same embodiment is shown, but now shown with the example top portion and bottom portion at a greater distance from each other. Feature 667 is shown more taught due to this, (rather than slack, as it is shown in FIG. 45). (It should be stated, when worn around the wrist of the user, the length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion, rather than being straight, (as shown in FIG. 46, may (at least to some extent) conform to shape of the user's wrist. Thus it may potentially be more curved in shape than what is shown in FIG. 46, if shape is affected by side of the user's wrist). (The top portion is not shown transparented in FIG. 46, so example portions 816 that are visible in FIG. 47 cannot be seen in FIG. 46).

In FIG. 47, an embodiment is shown that is very similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 45 and 32, but showing how it is feasible length of both side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion can be adjusted by the same adjuster. Example adjuster 698 is shown. Again, (due to the transparented view), example portions 816 are shown, (shown in dashed lines). An example feature 702 is shown, (simply by way of example only. Example feature 702 may be a pin element, for example. In the example, portion 816R, for example, may be wound around feature 702. Another example feature 703 is shown, (simply by way of example only. Example feature 703 may be another pin element, for example. In the example, portion 816L, for example, may be wound around feature 703. In the example, example adjuster 698, (eg a dial, for example), can be used to adjust length of both side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion. For example, if feature 702 and feature 703 are geared in an appropriate/correct manner, the adjuster could be used to rotate pins 702 and 703 in opposite directions. Thus the adjuster could be used to adjust length of both side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion.

Looking at FIG. 46, if it is imagined that the example side portions are made of elastic, (eg a rubber band, to give a basic example of being elastic), it will be apparent that, (with the right length/elasticity), the bracelet could have a different inner height dimension when worn by different people, with the elasticity creating an inward force, (with regard to the top portion (inwards to the top side of the user's wrist), and bottom portion, (inwards to the top side of the user's wrist). However, looking at FIG. 46, if it is imagined there is no adjuster, then mere elasticity working of its own accord would not be considered to be within a scope of length of the/a side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion being adjustable in length. (The term ‘adjustable’ alludes to the user having the ability to adjust. (Note how various embodiments have been shown and/or disclosed where length of the/a side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is selectably adjustable in length). Thus elasticity, acting of its own accord, would not, by itself, be considered to be an example of being ‘adjustable in length’). Nevertheless, if there is an adjuster(s), (to adjust length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion), (as shown in the example of FIG. 46), then even if the example side portions are made of elastic, that would still be within a scope of wherein length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is adjustable in length. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. (Thus disclosure has been provided of wherein a portion or a whole of the side portion(s) is elastic. As stated, in such embodiments, length of the side portion(s) between the top portion and the bottom portion may, or may not, be adjustable in length. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible). (Note: It should be stated, elasticity could have its disadvantages. For example, despite the fact an elastic force pulling the top portion and bottom portion together, (and thus pulling the top portion towards the top of the wrist and the bottom portion towards the bottom of the wrist), may be useful, in terms of creating a force that acts to prevent rotation around the wrist, the elasticity may, (simply due to elastic nature), be susceptible to being pulled, (either directly, eg by something catching on it, or indirectly, eg by something catching on the top portion or bottom portion, but having the effect of the elastic temporarily lengthening, due to its elastic properties. This could therefore make the bracelet susceptible to rotating around the wrist, as the force pulling the top portion and/or then bottom portion towards the wrist temporarily is diminished or gone.

(Furthermore, it should also be stated, elastic can snap, which would also, of course, be a significant problem)).

(Note: Looking at FIGS. 45, 46 and 47, it is fairly fashionable in many bracelets for a type of ‘metal rope’ type design to be used for some or all of the bracelet body of a bracelet. This type of ‘metal rope’ design, (as alluded to in FIG. 45), may not rigidly retain its shape, but may be more structurally limited in movement than, say, cord, for example, (although cord is also a possibility). The example side portions of FIG. 45-47 may be made of any or all of these types of materials, which are provided simply by way of example).

Looking now at FIG. 38, another embodiment is provided wherein length of the side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion of the example bracelet is adjustable in length. To make this even clearer, dashed lines L1 are shown, to denote the length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion. FIG. 49 shows the same embodiment as FIG. 49, but length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion has been adjusted. Example stopper(s) 630 are shown, shown in basic fashion, with the example stopper(s) being similar in nature, for example, to the example stoppers shown in many of the Figures. (But as stated previously, these are shown by way of example only, and many different options and/or embodiments are possible, for a stopper(s), not limited to the example shown). (In the example, the example side portions comprise grooves, much like in other examples shown in other Figures However, as has been made clear, embodiments can be provided wherein there is a stopper(s), and wherein there are not grooves. Thus a stopper is not limited to there being grooves).

It can be seen how the length L1 is smaller in FIG. 49. (It can clearly be seen that the inner height dimension is smaller in FIG. 49 than in FIG. 48). In the example of FIGS. 48 and 49, the example side portions are able to maintain their shape, (in the views/states shown). However, as FIG. 49 shows, where a portion 816 of the side portions is shown within the example top portion, (shown in dashed lines, to denote the portion 816 is within the top portion, in the example, although, in other examples, it may not be enclosed within the top portion, and it will be apparent, for example, a portion of a side portion can slide along the top/bottom portion, without being limited to being fully enclosed within the top/bottom portion), the example portion 816 is able to change shape, to conform to the top portion. (It may be resiliently deformable). The example of FIGS. 48 and 49 is an example within a scope of wherein at least a portion of the side portion is movable along the top portion and/or at least a portion of the side portion is movable along the top portion (In the example, portion 816 is movable along the top portion. But in other examples, at least a portion or the side portion may be movable along the bottom portion. (It is feasible both are possible, but, in the embodiment shown, it is preferred the side portion is movable along only one of the top portion and bottom portion. For example, in the embodiment shown, the side portion is not movable along the example bottom portion of the bracelet). (The side portion may be trapped/captured in one or both of the top portion and the bottom portion. (It has been disclosed/mentioned, for example, how a catch(es) may be used, to achieve this)).

The example of FIGS. 48 and 49 is an example within a scope of wherein at least a portion of the side portion is slidable along at least a portion of the top portion and/or at least a portion of the side portion is slidable along at least a portion of the bottom portion.

Looking at FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, an embodiment that uses a mechanism similar to how many handcuffs function is shown. To explain, in the example, There is such a mechanism, to facilitate length of the left side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion being adjustable in length. There is also, in the example, such a mechanism, to facilitate length of the right side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion being adjustable in length. What is shown is within a scope of wherein one of the sub-portions of the example side portion comprises a protruding portion, and the other of the sub-portions comprises a plurality of receiving portions. To explain, in the example, (which is shown partially transparented, to show such features, in the example), example sub-portion 716b comprises example teeth 702. (In other examples, there could be just one tooth, or could be more than two teeth). It is thought having more than one tooth may make the mechanism more stable, (and may make it less wobbly). In the example, example sub-portions 716a comprises a plurality of teeth 702, (only several of which are numbered, since there are many, in the example). Perhaps more importantly, (as a result of its structure), it comprises a plurality of receiving portions, to receive the tooth(s) of sub-portion 716b. (Only several of the example receiving portions are numbered, since there are many). In the example, there is a force that mates the tooth(s) and receiving portion(s) together. In the example, this is provided by portion 706, which is a deformable portion. In the example, example sub-portion 716b comprises example portion 706. Portion 706 may be made out of a sponge type material, for example. Portion 106, in such an example, pushes example teeth 702 of sub-portion 716a towards the opposing side of example sub-portion 716b. This, in the example, has the effect of pushing example teeth 702 of sub-portion 716b into their respective receiving portions 704. (Thus, broadly speaking, it has the effect of pushing a protruding portion(s), (a tooth being an embodiment of a protruding portion), into a receiving portion. Due to shape of the teeth in the example shown, length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion can adjust to become smaller, but cannot adjust to become larger. This is because, in the example, as example sub-portion 716a moves further upwards (the term upwards here simply being used with reference to the angle/view shown), (relative to example sub-portion 716b), portion 706, (which could here be referred to as a spring portion), deforms, to allow sub-portion 716b to slide further along sub-portion 716a, (also facilitated by an example angled side of the example teeth), (thus, broadly speaking, it is facilitated by angled side of a protruding portion(s)), thus decreasing length. But it cannot move the other way, because, in the example, the example teeth comprise a substantially flat side. Thus the mechanism functions much like how many hand-cuffs function, (and, similarly, allows for decreasing in size, but does not allow for increasing in size. With handcuffs, the handcuffs tend to only be increasable in size with use of a key. In this example, (provided simply by way of example only), example portion 708 can move. In FIG. 51, portions 708 have moved. In the example, they have moved to an open position. In the example, this is done via them being rotatable. Thus, in the example, they have rotated. In the example, this has been made possible via moving of an example element 710. (In the example element 710 can slide. Thus it may be referred to, in the example, as a slide element). (In the example, example portion 708 comprises an example hood 712. In the example, example element 710 can slide to a position where at least a portion of element 710 is within the hood. In the example, simply through tightness within the hood, this can be efficient/effective at keeping portion 708 in the position shown in FIG. 50. When it is moved to no longer be within the hood, (as shown in FIG. 51), portion 708, in the example, can move as shown in FIG. 51). In FIG. 50, example element 710 was in a position where it prevented portion 708 from rotating to the example open position of FIG. 51. But in FIG. 51, example elements 710 have been slid by a user. This allows portions 108 to rotate. (They may be spring-loadedly rotatable. They may be spring-loadedly rotatable such that they default to an open position, (a position as shown in FIG. 51), when not held in place by example element 710. (It should be stated, ‘sliding’ is just one form of movement. In other embodiments, element(s) 710 may be movable in a different way, (eg rotatable, for example), to carry out such function). With example portion 108 having moved in FIG. 51, its tooth(s), (ie its protruding portion(s)), no longer engage with any receiving portion of sub-portion 716a. This now allows for length of the side portion (between the top portion and the bottom portion) to be increased. Thus this is much like how many handcuffs work. In other embodiments, any method/feature(s) may be provided, to ‘un-mate’ the relevant tooth(s), (ie protruding portion(s)), from the relevant receiving portion. For example, in other embodiments, a feature(s) may be spring-loaded in any way, and any method/feature(s) may be used, to act against and/or negate the spring. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. (It should also be stated, whilst the example has been shown, it will be apparent that embodiments may be provided where relationships are substantially reversed from what is shown. (For example, features that sub-portion 716a comprises, sub-portion 716b may instead comprise, (and vice versa). Furthermore, positions, orientations and angles of how/where protruding portion(s) mate with receiving portion(s) may differ. (It should also be stated, it is here made clear that what is disclosed benefits from any embodiment of how similar such mechanisms are configured for hand-cuffs, in the sense that similar or same such mechanisms may be provided. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible), One of the benefits of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, (ie that comprises mechanisms similar to how handcuffs often work), is that a user can, for example, apply pressure, (eg via pinching the bracelet), until the bracelet is at the right size for the user, and the bracelet will stop itself at that size. One negative is that a user could potentially make the bracelet too small, so that it is uncomfortable around the wrist. This could lead to them having to take action to release the mechanism(s). This could give them more work, especially if, once released, they need to once again try to get the bracelet to the optimal size/shape, around the wrist.

In the example, example portion 106 is a spring element. However, it should be stated, this is just one type/shape/design of a spring element, (and thus only one example), in no way limiting what may be provided as a spring element(s). (The term ‘spring element’ is here used extremely broadly, and includes within its scope any resistably compressible and/or resistably stretchable element(s). Therefore, for example, a piece of material (such as sponge and/or foam, for example, or rubber, for example) that creates ‘spring’ is considered, for the sake of the present application, to be an example of a spring element. However, in other designs, more tradition coil type spring(s) may be usable as spring element(s), for example. (So the same broadness may be relevant, then, (and may be afforded to), any term including the word ‘spring’, (such as ‘spring mechanism’, for example, (or any other term including the word/term ‘spring’))).

Note: Whilst examples have been shown of wherein a stopper(s) engaging with a side portion of a bracelet, embodiments may be provided wherein a stopper(s) engages any part/place of a bracelet, to carry out its function. For example, a stopper(s) may engage a top portion of the bracelet. For example, a stopper(s) may engage a bottom portion of a bracelet. For example, a side portion of a bracelet may comprise a stopper. If a portion of the side portion moves along a portion of the top portion, for example, (to adjust length), the stopper may be used to engage the top portion, in order to carry out its function. Thus, for example, it could stop length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion, for example, at a desired length. (This could be achieved, for example, by the top portion comprising an aperture that the stopper can move/travel through). In such an example, the top portion may comprise grooves, for example, with the stopper functioning similarly to the example of FIGS. 21 and 22, for example. (However, it has been established that such a stopper, (and there being grooves, as shown in various Figures), is provided/shown by way of example only, and various options and/or embodiments are possible for a stopper, not limited to the example(s) shown, (and not limited to the bracelet comprising grooves). (Furthermore, a ‘groove’ is just shown as one example of an area a stopper can be caught at). It should also be stated, in the example of FIGS. 21 and 22, the example stopper comprises a protruding portion(s) that is received into a receiving portion(s). In other embodiments, the reverse is possible, with the stopper comprising a receiving portion(s). Thus the bracelet body could comprise a protruding portion(s), (for being received by the receiving portion(s)). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, and the examples given are provided simply by way of example only. (It should also be stated, an example of a stopper(s) engaging a top portion of a bracelet was just mentioned. A similar embodiment could be provided where a stopper(s) engages a bottom portion of a bracelet. (And any combination of these may be provided). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible).

Referring again to the/a stopper 630, it has already been made clear that many different options and/or embodiments are possible. It will be known that telescopic items can be provided wherein there is spring loaded element, (which, in this example, would be a stopper), and a plurality of apertures that the spring-loaded element can spring-loadedly move into. This can thus allow for adjusting of length. In such cases, usually one of the parts has an aperture, through which the spring-loaded element extends/protrudes. That part can then be telescopically slid into another part. The other part may then have a plurality of apertures that the spring-loaded element can spring-loadedly protrude into/through. The parts are usually designed to keep them aligned, so that it is guaranteed that, when the spring-loaded element meets/reaches one of the apertures of the other part, it can spring through/into the aperture, thus stopping the two parts relative to each other, (at a desired length). If the other part has three apertures, for example, this would give three options for length. Thus this would be an example where length is adjustable. In this example, the spring-loaded element would be a stopper. Usually, adjusting of length is achieved by the user depressing the spring-loaded element, to thus allow the parts to move relative to each other. This such feature(s) may be provided for the bracelet, to facilitate adjustment. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

It should be stated, disclosure has been provided, with reference to an adjuster(s) 98. It should be stated, an embodiment(s) could be provided wherein an adjuster(s) can also be used as a stopper(s). To explain, it is feasible an adjuster could be provided wherein the adjuster can be pressed down, and, in the (pressed down) position, adjustment is not possible, (thus having the effect of ‘stopping’). Broadly speaking, this would be an example of wherein the adjuster is operable in a non-stopping mode and a stopping mode. For example, (to take an example, to help explain), looking at FIG. 47, (or FIGS. 45 and 46), if it is imagined that the/an adjuster, for example, protrudes out, for example, at the top of the top portion, from the view shown, if it is imagined, for example, that the adjuster can be rotated, for example, to carry out adjustment, (to adjust length of the/a side portion(s) between the top portion and the bottom portion), but if it is imagined that the adjuster can be depressed/pushed down, and, for example, when it is depressed/pushed down, a portion of it is tightly held, (eg by a feature(s) that have the effect of tightly holding/constraining the adjuster, so that it can no longer be rotated), then this would mean the adjuster can function as both an adjuster, and also as a stopper, (and thus is both an adjuster and a stopper). (This ‘constraining’ may be aided by the adjuster comprising a protruding portion(s) and the bracelet body comprising a receiving portion(s) the protruding portion(s) are received into, but it could feasibly be achieved simply by tightness. (Tightness and shape of the portion of the adjuster held, (and thus shape of what is constraining the adjuster), could also feasibly achieve this). It will be apparent this example (or any adjuster(s) that is also a stopper(s)) is provided simply by way of example only, and various options and/or embodiments are possible. It has already been established that feature(s) such as ‘grooves’ can be provided, (a ‘groove’ being an example of a receiving portion), which can be helpful for holding feature(s) in a position. There are many ways an adjuster could be held in a position that prevents adjustment. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

It should be noted, the embodiments shown in FIGS. 45-49 do not comprise the rotations points R1, R2, R3, R4, (as, for example, the embodiment of FIG. 15 does. In various embodiments, the portions/sections being rotatable in this way may have significant benefits, (especially dependent on how curved the side portions are), in terms of increasing (inner) width dimension of the bracelet as (inner) height dimension of the bracelet increases. Furthermore, it may help create an optimal balance of how much the (inner) width dimension of the bracelet increases and decreases, as the (inner) height dimension of the bracelet increases and decreases. This could be important optimizing the bracelet for it to be worn by as many people as possible, (ie with varying wrist sizes). (And this could be particularly important, especially where it is desired to prevent rotation around the wrist).

In various embodiments, length of the side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion may be adjustable to different lengths. This is the case, for example, in the embodiment of FIG. 15. In the embodiment of FIG. 15, length of the side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion may be adjustable to different lengths. In the example, (provided by way of example only), the example stoppers can then be used, to stop length of the side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion at different lengths. This can be important, as it may help optimize the bracelet in terms of stopping the bracelet rotating around the wrist of the user. In other embodiments, the bracelet may be limited to length of the side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion being the same length. (An example has been alluded to in FIG. 47, for example, where this can be the case, where it can be the only option that length of the side portions between the top portion and the bottom portion being the same length, provided simply by way of example only).

It has been alluded to the length of the top portion (between the left side portion and the right side portion) may be adjustable in length, and/or length of the bottom portion (between the left side portion and the right side portion) may be adjustable in length. It should be clearly stated here that any disclosure, (relating to length of the side portion(s) (between the top portion and the bottom portion) being adjustable in length may be afforded to length of the top portion (and/or bottom portion) (between the left side portion and the right side portion) being adjustable in length. Thus any feature(s) disclosed to facilitate this, (and/or being related to this, (eg stopper(s), adjuster(s), etc), may be afforded to adjustment relating to the top portion and/or bottom portion. Therefore any or all such feature(s) being provided/used, with regard to length of the top portion (and/or bottom portion) (between the left side portion and the right side portion) being adjustable in length is deemed supported by such disclosure, which thus has been stated here clearly.

It should be stated, examples are shown of wherein the/a bracelet comprises a connecting portion 640 that extends from the bottom portion. However, it should be stated, in other embodiments, the (or any) connecting portion(s) 640 may extend from any portion(s)/section(s) of the bracelet body. Thus, broadly speaking, these are all within a scope of being a bracelet that comprises: a bracelet body, (for being worn around the wrist of a user); and a connecting portion that extends from the bracelet body. Looking at FIG. 15 as an example, in other embodiments, there could be a connecting portion(s) 640 that extends from the top portion, and/or a connecting portion(s) 640 that extends from the left side portion, and/or a connecting portion(s) 640 that extends from the right side portion. (In the example, there is a connecting portion 640 that extends from the example bottom portion 14. (In other embodiments, there may feasibly be more than one connecting portion that extends from the bottom portion). The reason the connecting portion tends to be shown, in the example embodiments, extending from the bottom portion of the bracelet is that it is thought there may be some value in it being hidden from view, (on the underside of the wrist). However, as stated, a connecting portion can be provided anywhere, not limited to the examples shown. An example is alluded to in FIG. 32 within a scope of wherein the bracelet is operable with a connecting portion extending outside one side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body, (eg see example connecting portion 40a); and another connecting portion, wherein the bracelet is operable with the other connecting portion being outside the other side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body, (eg see example connecting portion 640b). Example connecting portion 640a is an example similar or same to what is shown in many of the other Figures Example connecting portion 640b is denoted in dashed lines. In the example, it comprises a surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector, but it does not comprise a pincher connector 648, (with connecting portion 640a comprising both). Nevertheless, both are within a scope of being connecting portions that comprise a connector(s). It should also be stated, the bracelet is clearly operable with the example surrounding connectors 646 (that are not pincher connectors), at different distances from the bracelet body, (from the profile view). This may be useful, because a user may have a preference for how far away she want the bracelets to be when connected. It may even be important, in some situations, and some bracelets may be of a shape that does not take to being connected too close. Thus, if using a surrounding connector 646 that is not a pincher connector, in such a situation, it may be best to use the example surrounding connector 646 (that is not a pincher connector) that example connecting portion 640a comprises, in the example. Thus, whilst the example of surrounding connectors 646 (that are not pincher connectors) is shown, this is an example within a scope of wherein there are connectors on different sides of the example bracelet body, and wherein, in the example, the bracelet is operable with them at different distances from the bracelet body. (It should also be stated, in other embodiments, example connecting portion 640b may comprise a pincher connector). The example connecting portions 640a, 640b are shown being opposite each other, (thus being within a scope of wherein a portion or a whole of one of the connecting portions is opposite a portion or a whole of the other connecting portion). However, this may not be the case in other embodiments. Furthermore, whilst both connecting portions are shown extending from the example bottom portion 14 of the example bracelet, this may or may not be the case in other embodiments. The connecting portions 40 may be provided anywhere, (and, in an embodiment like FIG. 15 and FIG. 32, for example, not limited to extending from the same portion/section of the bracelet). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

Note: With reference to the term ‘wherein the bracelet is operable with’ (or the like), the term ‘wherein the bracelet is operable with . . . ’ includes within its scope embodiments where the definition that follows this term is always the case, (with no option for it not being the case), and also includes within its scope embodiments where the definition that follows this term is an option, but there are also option(s) for where that definition is not the case. To explain, if it is stated/defined that ‘the bracelet is operable with the connector being in a fixed position’, this would include within its scope embodiments where the connector is always in a fixed position, but would also include within its scope embodiments where the connector is not always necessarily in a fixed position, but where there is the option for the connector to be in a fixed position. Thus, when that option is taken, (ie for the connector to be in fixed position), that is clearly within the scope of the bracelet being ‘operable with the connector being in a fixed position, (even though there is an option(s)/mode(s) where the connector is not in a fixed position). Thus it falls within scope. (To give an example of how this may be the case in such an embodiment, the embodiment may comprise a locking mechanism, that results in the connector being in a fixed position when used. But when the locking mechanism is not used, the connector may not be in a fixed position. For example, the connecting portion may be rotatable, (eg rotatable about an area of the bracelet body), but it may be possible to ‘lock’/‘fix’ it in position, so it no longer rotates). Thus the term ‘the bracelet is operable with’ is a broad term. Other similar language/term(s) may be used, eg ‘operable in a mode wherein’, for example. It is here stated that we reserve the right to use this term, (ie ‘operable with’ or the like), along with/for anything disclosed in the present application.

According to one aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet, comprising: a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein length of the left side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is adjustable in length; and length of the right side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is adjustable in length.

(It should be stated, it can be stated that what is shown, (eg in the embodiment of FIG. 15, for example), in simple language, is an example of a bracelet that comprises a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable relative to each other; the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable relative to each other; the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable relative to each other; and the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other. Thus there is provided a bracelet, comprising: a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable relative to each other; the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable relative to each other; the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable relative to each other; and the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to each other.

(It should be stated, (according to one aspect of what is invented), it can be stated that what is shown, (eg in the embodiment of FIG. 15, for example), in simple language, is an example of: a bracelet, comprising a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein: the left side portion is rotatable relative to the top portion; the left side portion is rotatable relative to the bottom portion; the right side portion is rotatable relative to the top portion; and the right side portion is rotatable relative to the bottom portion. (Example(s) are shown of wherein: the top portion is rotatable relative to the left side portion, at a left side of the top portion; the top portion is rotatable relative to the right side portion, at a right side of the top portion; the bottom portion is rotatable relative to the left side portion, at a left side of the bottom portion; and the bottom portion is rotatable relative to the right side portion, at a right side of the bottom portion. (To explain, looking at FIG. 15, the right side portion is rotatable relative to the top portion; and the right side portion is rotatable relative to the bottom portion).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet, comprising: a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; a connector, to facilitate connecting to another bracelet, wherein the bracelet is operable with a portion or a whole of the connector being outside one side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body; and another connector, to facilitate connecting to another bracelet, wherein the bracelet is operable with a portion or a whole of the other connector being outside the other side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body. (Preferably the bracelet is operable with the whole of at least one of the connectors being outside its respective side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body). (Preferably the bracelet is operable with the whole of both of the connectors being outside their respective side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body). (Preferably the bracelet is operable with at least one of the connectors being limited in position to a portion or a whole of the connector being outside its respective side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body). (Preferably the bracelet is operable with both of the connectors being limited in position to a portion or a whole of the connector being outside its respective side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body). (Preferably the bracelet is operable with at least one of the connectors being limited in position to the whole of the connector being outside its respective side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body). (Preferably the bracelet is operable with both of the connectors being limited in position to the whole of the connector being outside its respective side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body). (Preferably the bracelet is operable with the connectors being at a different distance outside their respective side of the bracelet body, from a profile view of the bracelet body). (Preferably at least one of the connectors is a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector). (Preferably both of the connectors are surrounding connectors that are not pincher connectors). (This is not to say there may not also be a pincher connector(s)). (Looking at FIG. 15, for example, preferably the same portion/section comprises the connectors, (although this may or may not be the case). (FIG. 15 is taken simply by way of example, and what is stated here may or may not be the case, with reference to significantly different embodiments, (eg significantly different in structure, etc to the embodiment of FIG. 15). Thus FIG. 15 is mentioned only by way of example here, and what is stated is not limited only to an embodiment such as FIG. 15, (ie whether or not a same portion/section comprises the connectors)). (Preferably a portion or a whole of the connectors are directly opposite each other). (It should be stated, according to this aspect, any disclosure afforded to any connector(s) in the present application may be afforded to any of the connectors, (one or both). Thus disclosure with reference to a connector(s) being at a ‘fixed distance’ and/or being in a ‘fixed position’ may be afforded to any of the connector(s), according to this aspect of what is invented. (Furthermore, any disclosure relating to a connecting portion(s) that extends from the bracelet body of the bracelet may be afforded to this aspect of what is invented)).

Looking at FIG. 15, for example, preferably the same portion/section comprises the connectors, (although this may or may not be the case)).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet, comprising: a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; and a connector, to facilitate connecting to another bracelet; wherein the connector is movable across the bracelet body, from a profile view. (It should be stated, according to this aspect, any disclosure afforded to any connector(s) in the present application may be afforded to the connectors-Thus disclosure with reference to the bracelet being operable with a connector(s) being at a ‘fixed distance’ and/or being in a ‘fixed position’ may be afforded to the connector, according to this aspect of what is invented. (Furthermore, any disclosure relating to a connecting portion(s) that extends from the bracelet body of the bracelet may be afforded to this aspect of what is invented). (Disclosure is provided, (see FIG. 33), relating to a connecting portion(s) that extends from the bracelet body, to facilitate connecting to another bracelet; wherein the connector is movable across the bracelet body, from a profile view).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet comprising a bracelet body, for being worn around the wrist of a user; and a connector, to facilitate connecting the bracelet to another bracelet. (According to this aspect, the bracelet may or may not be adjustable in size/shape). (It will be apparent that various examples are shown, in the drawings, of bracelets that comprises a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet comprising a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; wherein a circumferential length of the bracelet body is adjustable in length. (It should be clear what the term ‘circumferential length’ means. For example, if the length around the circumference of the bracelet is measured, it will be apparent, looking at the embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, that the circumferential length of what is shown in FIG. 18 is significantly greater than the circumferential length of what is shown in FIG. 17. Tus this is an example, (provided by way of example only), within a scope of wherein the circumferential length of the bracelet body is adjustable in length. (Rather than the term ‘circumferential length’, terms such as ‘length of the circumference’ may be used). (According to this aspect, the bracelet may or may not comprise a connector(s), to connect to another bracelet). Whilst various embodiments are shown in the Figures (and have been disclosed/mentioned), and some of these have a significant amount of complexity, it should be stated, even an embodiment where a bracelet body is made up just one part, and where at least a portion of it can be moved along at least a portion of it, to increase or decrease the circumference, this would be within a scope of this. For example, if a bracelet is provided where the bracelet body (for being worn around the wrist of the user) is just one part, (rather than, for example, the four portions/sections shown in the example bracelet of FIG. 15, for example), then if one end of the bracelet can be slid along the other end of the bracelet, to increase/decrease circumference of the bracelet body, then that is within a scope of this aspect. (That would also be within a scope of wherein at least a portion of the bracelet body is slidable along another at least a portion of the bracelet body, to facilitate adjusting circumferential length of the bracelet body). One can imagine then, in use, the user could wear the bracelet around their wrist, and could then slide one end of the one part of the bracelet body along the other, (for example, it may be possible/configured for one end to be partially or wholly enclosed within the other), to adjust the circumference. (Disclosure of telescopic adjustment shown in many of the drawings, (and disclosed textually), may therefore be relevant). There may even then be a stopper(s), for example, for the user to be able to stop the circumference at a desired dimension. (It should also be stated, if a bracelet was provided in two parts, (eg generally a top half and a bottom half), and at least a portion of each end of one of the parts is slidable along at least a portion of each end of the other part, this would also be within a scope of a bracelet comprising a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; wherein a circumferential length of the bracelet is adjustable. (This is simply mentioned to make clear this would also be within a scope of this). (And, it should be made clear, this aspect may draw upon any of the disclosure of the present application, and where any feature(s)/disclosure is provided in the present application, even when the feature(s)/disclosure are provided for different embodiments, and for adjustment of particular portions/sections, etc, those feature(s)/disclosure/concepts may be broadly afforded to this aspect of what is invented, not limited to those particular portions/sections/positions, etc. Thus, for example, where there is disclosure in the present application relating to adjusting length of a side portion(s) between a top portion and a bottom portion of a bracelet, those feature(s)/method(s) etc may be afforded to this aspect of what is invented, not limited to being for the side portion(s), for example. Thus it is made clear, even (specific) disclosure in the present application broadly supports this aspect of what is invented, and may be broadly used as support, as has here been made clear. (Examples have been provided of wherein circumferential length of the bracelet body is adjustable in more than one place. For example, FIG. 15 is an example of this. In FIG. 15, circumferential length of the bracelet body is adjustable both on the left, and on the right, (of what is shown in FIG. 15). Thus it is an example of wherein circumferential length of the bracelet body is adjustable in two place. However, embodiment may be provided wherein circumferential length of the bracelet body is adjustable in three place, or four places, (or more). (It has already been made clear that length of the top portion and/or bottom portion of the bracelet (between the left portion and the right portion) may be adjustable in length). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet comprising a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user; wherein a circumferential length of the bracelet body is able to change due to elasticity. According to this aspect, one or more than one area of the bracelet body may be elastic. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. (According to this aspect, circumferential length of the bracelet body may, or may not, be adjustable).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a bracelet comprising a bracelet body. (The Figures clearly show example(s) of a bracelet comprising a bracelet body, for going around a user's wrist).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a body, for going around. The term ‘bracelet body’ has been mentioned, (ie a bracelet body, for being worn around a wrist of a user). According to this aspect, what is invented is not limited to being a bracelet. (And the ‘body’ is not limited to being a bracelet body). However, this aspect may draw upon any of the disclosure/feature(s) disclosed in the present application. For example, it may comprise a portion(s)/section that is adjustable in length. For example, it may comprise a top portion, a bottom portion, a left side portion and a right side portion, and may comprise a rotation point, to facilitate the top portion and the left side portion being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point, to facilitate the top portion and the right side portion being rotatable relative to each other; another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion and the left side portion being rotatable relative to each other; and another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion and the right side portion being rotatable relative to each other, etc, etc. Thus it may draw upon any of the disclosure of the present application. (According to this aspect, the body, (for going around), may go around anything. Thus it may go around any item. As an example, it could have an industrial application, eg for going around a (part of a) machine, for example. This example is provided simply by way of example only).

According to another aspect of what is invented, there is provided a method of stabilizing a bracelet, to prevent it from rotating around a wrist, comprising: wearing the bracelet around the wrist; and wearing another bracelet around the wrist that is wearable shaped and structured to prevent it from rotating around the wrist of the user; and connecting the bracelets.

(Note: If a method(s) is claimed, step(s) (of the method) as they appear in the claim are not necessarily provided in chronological order, and may be carried out in any order that is fitting/appropriate, (even if words such as ‘then’, or ‘now’, or ‘after this’ (or the like) are used), elsewhere (ie in the description) of the present application). (For example, if a method defines ‘wearing a bracelet around a wrist’ and ‘wearing another bracelet around the wrist’ and ‘connecting the bracelets’, it should be stated, whether the bracelets are connected whilst not worn around the wrist (and are then worn around the wrist), or whether both bracelets are worn around the wrist and the bracelets are connected whilst they are worn around the wrist, or whether the bracelets are connected whilst only one of them is worn around the wrist and after that the other bracelet is then worn around the wrist, all of these are within a scope of ‘wearing a bracelet around a wrist’ and ‘wearing another bracelet around the wrist’ and ‘connecting the bracelets’, (and even if words such as ‘then’, or ‘now’, or ‘after this’ (or the like) are used elsewhere (ie in the description) of the present application). Thus a method claim that claims a method comprising step 1, step 2, and step 3 includes within its scope any method that comprises those steps, whatever order those steps are carried out in. (It should also be stated, a method claim may draw upon any disclosure in the present application, and steps of the method may appear in a claim in any order, (even if words such as ‘then’, or ‘now’, or ‘after this’ (or the like) are used), in the body of the present application).

It should be stated, what is shown in FIG. 15 (and various Figures) is within a scope of where there is a rotation point, about which the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; a rotation point, about which the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; a rotation point, about which the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; and a rotation point, about which the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable. (FIG. 15, for example, shows, (perhaps more clearly shown in FIG. 16), a rotation point, about which the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; another rotation point, about which the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; another rotation point, about which the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; and another rotation point, about which the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable. Thus there is provided, according to one aspect of what is invented: a rotation point, about which the top portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; another rotation point, about which the top portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; another rotation point, about which the bottom portion of the bracelet and the left side portion of the bracelet are rotatable; and another rotation point, about which the bottom portion of the bracelet and the right side portion of the bracelet are rotatable.

Various aspects of what is disclosed may be relevant to a watch. Thus there is provided, according to another aspect of what is invented, a watch, comprising: a wrist surrounding body, for going around a wrist; and a watch head. An example of this is shown in FIG. 52. An example watch head 720 is depicted in very basic fashion. An example wrist surrounding body, for going around a wrist of a user is shown. This aspect may draw upon (and be afforded) any feature(s)/disclosure of the present application. Thus length of the a side portion(s) between the top portion and the bottom portion of the wrist surrounding body may be adjustable. Thus there may be rotation points, (as have been disclosed). Whilst the example in FIG. 52 is shown drawing very heavily from the features as disclosed in what is shown in FIG. 15, for example, this example is provided by way of example only, and the watch may draw upon (and be afforded) any feature(s)/disclosure of the present application, (not limited to that of FIG. 15). The watch may or may not comprise a connector(s). (The example in FIG. 52 is shown not comprising a connector(s), but, as stated, the watch may draw upon (and be afforded) any feature(s)/disclosure of the present application). In other embodiments to that shown in FIG. 52, there may be a connecting portion(s) that extend from the wrist surrounding body. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

It should be stated, what has been disclosed may potentially have benefits in other fields, not limited to items for going around a wrist. Thus for any disclosure of a bracelet, an item may be claimed, not limited to being a bracelet. For example, if a bracelet is disclosed in the present application, comprising a bracelet body, (for surrounding a wrist of a user. It is here stated that this supports a claim for an item, (which may be called a ‘surrounding item’), comprising a surrounding body, for going around an item, (ie not limited to a wrist). Thus, for example, what is shown in FIG. 16 may potentially be useful for other use. Thus there is provided, according to this aspect of what is invented, an item, comprising a surrounding body, for going around an item. The item, (that comprises the surrounding body), may draw upon (and be afforded) any feature(s)/disclosure of the present application. For example, it may draw upon what is shown in FIG. 16, for example, relating to adjustment of length. For example, it may comprise any or all of the rotation points shown, for example. Thus this aspect may draw upon any of the feature(s)/disclosure of the present application. (It should be noted, depending on how the item is used, the terms ‘top’, ‘bottom’, etc may not be as appropriate. In such cases/situations, terms such as ‘first’, ‘second’, etc may be used).

In Use

An example(s) will now be described in use, described by way of example only, referring to a particularly preferred embodiment(s), in no way limiting a scope of the invention.

Thus, referring in use (by way of example) to a particularly preferred example, (as shown in FIG. 15). If user is using the bracelet to stabilize another bracelet, the user is probably already wearing the other bracelet. Whilst there are various options in terms of order of how things are done, (and whether one or the other or both bracelets are worn around the wriest whilst these things are done or are off the wrist whilst these things are done, preferably, (with an embodiment like that of FIG. 15, for example), the user keeps the other bracelet on their wrist, and then puts the bracelet of FIG. 15 on their wrist. (Preferably the bracelet is openable at (at least) one of the rotation points. Thus the user, in such case, preferably puts the bracelet around their wrist, and closes the bracelet at the rotation point). The user, eg on the first time they wear the bracelet, now adjusts the bracelet to fit to their wrist and to optimize it, as much as possible, to stop it rotating around their wrist. They may be able to do this by ‘pinching’ the bracelet at the top and bottom, eg with a finger and thumb. By gently applying pressure, the example sides 616 of the bracelet adjust in length, getting smaller. If the user makes the bracelet too small/tight, it may be uncomfortable. Thus they try to get the bracelet sides as small as possible, but without causing discomfort. Once this is achieved, they use the stoppers to stop the sides at that length. The bracelet should now be highly limited in its ability to rotate around the wrist.

The user now uses the/a connector, to connect the bracelet. (They could connect the bracelets before adjusting size of the bracelet. Thus there are various different orders this can be done in. If using a pincher connector, in some cases, a separate deformable element may be required. In this case, it may be easiest for the user to position the deformable element around the bracelet to be pinched, (as shown in FIG. 29), and then to use the pincher connector to pinch the other bracelet at that point, where the deformable element is. In some cases/embodiments, (as alluded to in FIG. 43, but not at all limited to the shape and design of the pincher connector of FIG. 43, and could be relevant to embodiments of pincher connector that look much more like that of FIG. 15, for example, (or any shape/design), a portion or a whole of at least one engaging portion of the pincher connector may be deformable, and this may not require a separate element. In this case, there is no need to use the deformable element 70 as shown in FIG. 29. Instead, the user can simply use the pincher connector without concern for that, to pinch a portion of the other bracelet.

If the user wants to take off the bracelet, (ie, in this example, the bracelet of FIG. 15), if the opening and closing mechanism does not affect the adjustment of size/shape of the bracelet that the user has done, then they may never need to adjust the bracelet again. An example is that of FIG. 24, where the user can open the bracelet at one of the rotation points, to take it off. When they next come to wear the bracelet, they can put it around the wrist, and close the bracelet at the rotation point, and the bracelet retains the same adjustment that they had made, (ie the adjustment is not affected). This is useful for the user, saving them time on having to repetitively adjust the bracelet each time they wear it. (FIG. 24 also alludes to another option, whereby, even if the example bracelet cannot be opened at a rotation point, there could still be an openable/closable in such a way that adjustment of the bracelet is not affected. (See the dashed line 56, suggesting possible position where an opening mechanism could be provided).

(Where relevant, user may be able to use a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector. This is alluded to in FIG. 32).

Thus an example has been described, in use.

It should be stated, once again, that the example(s) described, in use, is/are described simply by way of example only, referring to a particularly preferred embodiment(s), and in no way limiting a scope of the invention.

(Example(s) are shown and/or disclosed of a stopper(s) than is adjustable from a stopping mode to a non-stopping mode. (FIGS. 21 and 22 clearly show an example of this. It is apparent, from looking at FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, that the example stopper, (provided simply by way of example only), can be adjusted from a non-stopping position (shown in FIG. 21), to a stopping position, (shown in FIG. 22). It will be apparent that this is just one way to achieve this, and a wide array of options and/or embodiments are possible).

In FIG. 32, a surrounding connector (that is not a pincher connector), is shown being used, to connect the bracelet to another bracelet. In the example, it is being connected through a link in a chain. Broadly speaking, then, it is going through an aperture (of the other bracelet). This type of connector, (a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector), can be very useful in such situations. It is shown surrounding a portion of the other bracelet. (In this case, surrounding one side of that link it is going through). It can be seen how, if bracelet 610 is limiting rotation around the wrist, then the set-up shown in FIG. 32 will be very effective at limiting rotation of the other bracelet, because the aperture the surrounding connector is going through is relatively small, therefore not allowing very much rotation at all of the other bracelet around the wrist of the user. However, it should be stated, there are situations where a similar effect may be achieved, (with a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector), where the connector does not go through an aperture of the other bracelet, but instead fully surround that cross-section/area of the bracelet. Such a case would be, for example, where there are ‘blockers’. For example, if the other bracelet had a blocker on one side of where the surrounding connector surrounds a portion of the other bracelet, and a blocker on the other side, then the blockers can have the effect of also, (in combination with the connector), limiting rotation of the other bracelet around the wrist of the user. The closer the blockers are together, the more rotation can be limited. Thus this is possible. It may thus be possible to place the blocker(s) on the second/other bracelet. (Blockers of this sort tend to be able to attach to the/a bracelet via pinching). This would allow, for example, for a surrounding connector (that is not a pincher connector) to be used on a bracelet where it would otherwise allow rotation of the second bracelet, because, for example, blockers could be placed either side of where the surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector surrounds the second bracelet, thus stopping the rotation of the second bracelet, as the connector meets the blocker(s). Thus an attachment arrangement may be provided, comprising a connector, and a blocking arrangement. (As stated, such a blocking arrangement preferably comprises two blockers. (The term ‘comprising two blockers’ of course includes within its scope that the or a blocking arrangement may comprise more than two blockers). It should also be stated it is feasible the blockers, each side of the connector in use, may be provided as one part, with the two blockers (which may also be referred to as blocking element(s)) provided (eg linked) as one part. Thus a blocking arrangement may be provided comprising two blocking elements, (one (or more) blocking element(s) for each side of the connector), wherein the blocking elements are provided as one part). Such an embodiment, however, is still said to be within the scope of comprising two blockers, because the arrangement would block the connector on both sides, (even if provided as one part). Nevertheless, preferably two separate blockers (or more) are provided. As stated, blocker(s) tend to attach to a bracelet via pinching the bracelet. Thus they tend to be openable, and then tightly pinch a portion of the bracelet, to thus stay in position on the bracelet. (However, the or any blocker(s) may be positionable by any way/means). (It should also be stated that, rather than there being blocker(s) which are separate pieces to the second/other bracelet itself (ie which are ‘additions’), it is feasible the design/shape of the second/other bracelet itself provides blocking. For example, the second/other bracelet might have a portion wherein, either side of the portion, the bracelet is thicker than the portion, such that, if a surrounding connector was attached to the second/other bracelet at the portion, movement (and thus rotation of the second/other bracelet) would be restricted as the connector meets (and is blocked by) the blocker(s), because of the thicker parts of the bracelet. This, then, would effectively carry out ‘blocking’, but without requiring any separate parts/pieces, (ie without requiring any ‘addition(s)’ to the bracelet)).

(Note, whilst, (as can be seen in the example(s)), a surrounding connector preferably fully surrounds (and encloses around) a portion of the second bracelet, (and thus fully closes), it is technically feasible that there may be a small gap in the surrounding connector. For example, once can imagine that, if there were a small (eg half a millimetre- or any very small amount) gap in the surrounding connector, then it would still work, providing the portion of the second bracelet that it surrounds (to facilitate attachment) is not small enough to escape the surrounding connector, through the gap. It will be apparent, though, that it is far preferable that the surrounding connector fully surrounds (and fully closes around) the/a portion of the second bracelet, such that there is no gap to allow escape from the surrounding connector, once attached. Thus, it is technically feasible that there is a very small gap in the surrounding connector. Nevertheless, if the surrounding connector is configured to surround the portion in such a way that the portion surrounded cannot escape, (by virtue of being surrounded), then it is a surrounding connector, even if there is a very small gap such that it does not absolutely fully surround the portion).

Referring to the/a pincher connector, it should be stated, in some embodiments, a pincher connector may function similarly to a clamp (mechanism), for example. There may even be provided a means such as a dial, for example, (or any rotatable feature), to adjust the/a pincher connector. (Any user means may be provided to facilitate this, not limited to a dial, and not limited to being rotatable. Thus there may be provided an adjuster). Thus, a pincher connector may be adjustable, to apply pressure to a portion of the bracelet it pinches. Thus gap between opposing pinch sides, in such an embodiment, could be adjusted in such a way. (And, as alluded to, this could be done in an ‘up-and-down’ movement, for example, with one or both opposing pinch sides, for example being movable. (Thus this would be an example within a scope of wherein one or both opposing pinch sides).

It should be stated, with reference to the/a pincher connector, a pincher connector may be spring-loaded. Thus a pincher connector may be spring-loaded to be, by default, (due to being spring-loaded), in a pinching position. Looking at FIG. 27, then, if the pincher connector was spring-loaded to be, by default, (due to being spring-loaded), in a pinching position, it could be opened into the position shown in FIG. 27, (eg by being prised open (manually, for example, or by use of a feature(s), (eg a lip(s)), that can be manipulated (eg pushed/pulled, (or in any way moved) by the user, to open the pincher connector). (This is not limited to a rotatably openable and closable embodiment, and could even be the case in an embodiment where the connector moves up and down rather than rotates). It should also be stated, this concept is not limited only to being with reference to a pincher connector. For example, ignoring the example pincher connector, the example shown, (if it has such spring-loaded functionality), would also be within a scope of wherein there is a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector that, by default, is spring-loadedly closed. Thus, generally speaking, a connector, (not limited to any particular type of connector), may be spring-loadedly closed. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

It should be stated, where (more than one) connecting portion is disclosed, any one or more than one, (or all), of the connecting portions may be afforded any of the feature(s)/disclosure afforded to any connecting portion in the present application, (eg the bracelet being operable with the connecting portion being ‘fixed in position’, eg the connecting portion being rotatable, movable, etc, etc). (So it should also be stated, any connector disclosure afforded to any connecting portion disclosure in the present application may be afforded to any other connecting portion(s)). Similarly, any connector disclosure may be afforded to any other connector(s) in the present application. Thus any combination/permutation of features is possible, and is deemed supported. Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

Note: In the present application, wherever disclosure is provided relating to both side portions 16, (and any feature(s) of both side portions 16), it is here stated, for the sake of the present application, that it is supported for ‘at least one’ of the side portions to be afforded such disclosure. (Thus, to take a basic example, if disclosure is provided in the present application that both side portions are adjustable in length, for the sake of the present application, (in line with what has just been stated), this is deemed to support that at least one of the side portions is adjustable in length, (ie is deemed to support a claim that defines that at least one of the side portions is adjustable in length). As stated, this also applies to any features of the side portions. Thus, if it is disclosed that the side portions both/each comprise sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, (to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length), this is deemed to support, (eg in a claim), that at least one of the side portions comprises sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, (to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length). This is stated to make clear that we reserve all right to claim any disclosure related to any or both side portions, not limited to both side portions comprising such feature(s)/disclosure. Thus this has been made clear.

Note: Various disclosure has been provided in the present application related to portions/features that are telescopically adjustable. FIG. 16, for example, shows a good example of this, showing a portion of example sub-portion 716aR enclosed within example sub-portion 716bR, and with FIGS. 17 and 18 clearly showing results that can be achieved due to this. It should be stated, wherever, in the present application, telescopic movement/adjustment is disclosed, it supports use of the broad term ‘slidable’, and wherever such disclosure is provided, it should be stated, full ‘enclosure/enclosing’ is not required. For example, it is apparent that, in FIG. 16, what is shown is within a scope of wherein at least a portion of example sub-portion 716aR is slidable along at least a portion of example sub-portion 716bR. (And vice versa—thus at least a portion of example sub-portion 716aR is slidable along at least a portion of example sub-portion 716bR, and at least a portion of example sub-portion 716bR is slidable along at least a portion of example sub-portion 716aR). And it is apparent that full ‘enclosure/enclosing’ is not required—for example, (looking at FIG. 16), example sub-portion 716bR could be relatively ‘open’ on an inner side, (ie closest to the wrist), for example. Thus it does not require ‘full enclosing’ of sub-portion 716aR. However, fully enclosing may be useful for various reasons. For example, it hides areas that might otherwise pick up dirt and debris if those areas were not enclosed. (It can also hide feature(s) that the user might otherwise unintentionally ‘catch’ on things). (It should also be stated, example sub-portion 716aR can still be ‘held’ to example sub-portion 716bR, without being fully enclosed by example sub-portion 716bR. For example, looking at the embodiment of FIG. 16, if, for example, sub-portion 716bR has a small opening, eg running up its inner side, (eg 1 mm wide, for example), it could still function as effectively as what is shown in FIG. 14. (Although such an embodiment, as stated would not have the full benefits mentioned above, (ref dirt and debris, for example). Furthermore, embodiments could be provided, for example, where example sub-portion 716bR, in the example, is extremely ‘open’ on an inner side, (ie closest to the wrist), and where relatively small feature(s) partially or wholly surround example portion 716aR. Furthermore, it should be stated, an embodiments could be provided where example sub-portion 716bR comprises a channel along it, (eg on an inner side (ie closest to the wrist), the inner side of sub-portion 716bR thus comprising a channel. The channel could even be relatively thin, for example. Then example sub-portion 716aR could comprise a protruding portion, (eg a small protruding portion), that preferably substantially matches shape of the channel. If shaped/dimensioned in the right way, the protruding portion of 716aR could fit into the channel, (the channel here being an embodiment of a receiving portion), in such a way that holds the sub-portions together, and also facilitates sliding. Thus even such embodiments are possible. (This would still be an embodiment within a scope of wherein, (to facilitate sliding), (for at least one of the side portions of the bracelet, and preferably for both), a portion or a whole of one of the sub-portions is partially or wholly enclosed within another sub-portion). (And it should be stated, (as has been alluded to above), that a far more ‘open’ design is possible, where, (for example, provided simply by way of example), example sub-portion 716b could be far more ‘open’ on an inner side (ie side closest to the wrist), and, rather than fully enclosing example sub-portion 716a on the inner side, there could be large ‘gaps’ in portion 716b (eg on the inner side), and yet there could still be portions of sub-portion 716b where it either fully surrounds sub-portion 716a, or surrounds enough of sub-portion 716a to effectively have the same net result as the embodiment shown in FIG. 16, for example). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible, and various disclosure has been provided of wherein a portion or a whole of one of the sub-portions is partially or wholly enclosed within another sub-portion. Thus being ‘fully enclosed’ is not required. Nevertheless, as stated, there are some potential benefits to full enclosure, as has been mentioned/alluded to. (Disclosure has thus been provided, (with regard to sliding),

It should be stated, embodiments may be provided within a scope of wherein (a portion or a whole of) a connecting portion(s) 640 that extends from the bracelet body is formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body. This is in fact the case with the example shown most in the Figures, (eg as shown well, from the perspective view in FIG. 23, for example). In this example, portion 641 of the example connecting portion 640 is formed as one part with a whole of portion 614 of the example bracelet. (Thus it is withing scope of wherein a portion or a whole of a connecting portion(s) 40 that extends from the bracelet body is formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body). (Thus it is within scope, in the example embodiment, of wherein a portion or a whole of a connecting portion(s) 640 that extends from the bracelet body is formed as one part with a portion or a whole of one of the portions/sections of the bracelet, in the example. In the example, portion 643 of the example connecting portion 640 is not formed as one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body. In the example, it is a separate part from example portion 641, and is rotatably connected to example portion 641. (Whilst solutions like ‘living hinges’ can be used to facilitate rotation of parts that are not separate, (ie with portion 641 and portion 643 not being separate, in the example, via use of a living hinge), in the example embodiment, it is preferred that portions 641 and 643 are separate parts. (Disclosure has already been provided of feature(s) such as pins, ‘nubs’ (ie use of protruding portion(s) and receiving portion(s)). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. Nevertheless, it should be stated, if a living hinge was employed to facilitate rotation, (with reference to example portions 641 and 643), (eg with the example connector being fully made of one plastic part), then it opens up the possibility of the whole of the connecting portion 640 being (formed as) one part with a portion or a whole of the bracelet body. (It could be formed as one part with a whole of portion 614 of the bracelet body, for example, (although the/a connecting portion extending from the bottom portion 614 of the bracelet is provided simply by way of example only. (Thus this is not only relevant to the bottom portion)).

(Note: Whilst it will be apparent that the present application discloses many bracelets that are adjustable in shape/size, (and whilst this may help the bracelet be wearable by people of different wrist sizes, and may play a significant role in optimizing limiting of rotation of the bracelet, when worn), it should be stated, with regard to various aspects of what is invented, adjustability may or may not be provided. For example, looking at what is shown in FIG. 31, for example, instead of example bracelet 610 shown, it will be apparent that if a basic rigid bracelet was provided, in the size/shape of example bracelet 610, for example, but not being adjustable at all, then it could function in much the same way as what is shown in FIG. 31, (if it comprises the connector(s), etc, as example bracelet 10 in FIG. 31 does, for example). Of course, example bracelet 610 has the advantage of being adjustable in such way that it may fit various people of significantly different wrist sizes, etc, (and the adjustability may also help optimize it in terms of limiting example bracelet 610 itself from rotating around the wrist of the user). However, it is made clear here that disclosure is provided of a bracelet(s) that is not adjustable. And it is made clear, such a bracelet(s) may comprise any feature(s)/disclosure provided in the present application. (It will be understood that, if such a bracelet is provided, it may be important to provide multiple possible different sizes and/or shapes, to fit people with different wrist sizes and/or shapes. Thus this too is disclosed. For example, there may be two different sizes. For example, there may be there different sizes. (There may be any amount of different sizes and/or shapes)). (Such a bracelet would also be within a scope of being configured to be wearable with limited rotation around the wrist of the user. Such a bracelet would also be within a scope of being configured to be wearable shaped and structured to limit rotation around the wrist of the user). To make clear, such a bracelet, (not limited to the disclosure of adjustability provided in the present application), may be afforded any feature(s)/disclosure in the present application, and this is here made clear.

(Various examples are shown in the drawings of bracelets that are configured to be wearable shaped and structured to limit rotation around the wrist of the user. Much attention has been donated to adjustability, (to facilitate this). However, (as has been mentioned, bracelets can be provided that are configured to be wearable shaped and structured to limit rotation around the wrist of the user, but not being adjustable).

(Various examples are shown wherein portions of the/a bracelet are slidably engaged. (And it should be stated that ‘sub-portions’ are also ‘portions’, thus disclosure of sub-portions being slidably engaged is within the scope of being disclosure of ‘portions’ being slidably engaged).

In many of the drawings, (eg shown well in the view of FIG. 23, for example), there is shown an example of a bracelet, comprising a pincher connector and a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector; wherein the bracelet is operable with at least one (or both) of the connectors in a fixed position. (FIG. 23 shows an example within a scope of this, with, in the example, both of the example connectors being in a fixed position, (relative to the bracelet body).

What is shown in various Figures, (eg FIG. 23, for example), is within a scope of the bracelet being operable with a portion or a whole of the pincher connector being closer to the bracelet body than the surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector. (What is shown is within a scope of the bracelet being operable with the pincher connector being in a fixed position, and a portion or a whole of the pincher connector is closer to the bracelet body than the surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector). (What is shown is within a scope of the bracelet being operable with the pincher connector and the surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector being in a fixed position, a portion or a whole of the pincher connector being closer to the bracelet body than the surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector). (It should be stated, embodiments could be provided where a portion or a whole of the surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector is closer to the bracelet body than the pincher connector. (It should be stated, embodiments could be provided where a whole of the surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector is closer to the bracelet body than the pincher connector

What is shown in FIG. 23 is within a scope of being a bracelet, comprising a bracelet body, (for going around a wrist of a user); and a connecting portion that extends from the bracelet body, wherein the connecting portion comprises a pincher connector and a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector.

It should be stated, example(s) are shown of a connector(s) being openable and closable via rotation. However, as has been made clear, a wide variety of designs/embodiments are possible. In some embodiments, a connector(s) may use up-and-down movement, for example, rather than rotation. And it should be stated, it is feasible a slightly different embodiment of the connecting portion shown in many of the Figures, (eg FIG. 23, for example), could be openable and closable in an up-and-down movement, (rather than via rotation). (Whilst the example of the connecting portion shown in many of the drawings, (eg FIG. 23) is mentioned, what is stated may be relevant to other embodiments of a connecting portion). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible.

What is shown eg in FIG. 23 is within a scope of being a bracelet, comprising a bracelet body, (for going around a wrist of a user); wherein the bracelet is operable with more than one connector being limited in position so that a portion or a whole of the connector is outside a same side of the bracelet body, (from a profile view).

Note: There has been significant disclosure relating to the/a bracelet being operable with features being in a ‘fixed position’. (There has been significant disclosure relating to the/a bracelet being operable with a connector(s) being in a ‘fixed position’). It should be stated, wherever such disclosure is provided in the present application, (ie relating to ‘fixed position’, it is herein stated that we here disclose that the feature(s), (eg connector(s)) may be ‘limited’ in position, (and we also herein state that wherever disclosure is provided in the present application relating to ‘limited position’, it is herein stated that embodiments may be provided where the relevant feature(s) are ‘fixed’ in position. This can be relevant. For example looking at the example surrounding connector 646 (that is not a pincher connector) in FIG. 25, for example, this is an example within a scope of wherein the bracelet is operable with the example surrounding connector 646 being in a fixed position. However, if an embodiment was provided that was very similar, for example, but at the end of the connecting portion, it instead had a (small) ring, (or a small chain, for example, eg just a few millimetres long, for example), for example, and a surrounding connector at the end, wherein, (due to how the surrounding connectors is attached via the ring or small chain), the surrounding connector is not fixed in position, but instead can move a little bit. But let us also say, its movement is limited such that it can be stated that the bracelet is operable with the surrounding connector limited to being outside that side of the bracelet body, (from a profile view), (eg from the view as shown in FIG. 25). Thus that would be within a scope of wherein the bracelet is operable with the surrounding connector limited in position to a portion or a whole of the surrounding connector being outside that side of the bracelet body, (from a profile view). (The term ‘limited in position’ was used. It should be stated, the term ‘limited in movement’ may be used). Thus we here make clear that wherever there is disclosure relating to a feature(s), (eg connector(s)), being ‘fixed in position’, we reserve the right to define (eg in a claim) the feature(s) (eg connector(s)), being ‘limited in position’. And vice versa, we here make clear that wherever there is disclosure relating to a feature(s), (eg connector(s)), being ‘limited in position’, we reserve the right to define (eg in a claim) the feature(s) (eg connector(s)), being ‘fixed in position’. We have thus made it clear that various options and/or embodiments are possible.

The embodiment perhaps best shown in FIG. 16 is within a scope of being a bracelet, comprising a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein: length of the left side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is telescopically adjustable in length; and/or length of the right side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion is telescopically adjustable in length. (The embodiment perhaps best shown in FIG. 16 is within a scope of being a bracelet, comprising a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein: the left side portion comprises sub-portions and is telescopically adjustable in length; and/or the right side portion comprises sub-portions and is telescopically adjustable in length).

(Whilst many of the designs/embodiments of bracelets in the present application heavily rely upon and/or are biased towards the bracelet body surrounding the wrist of the user fully when worn, it should be stated, it will be known that there are bracelets that can have a slight gap/opening, rather than fully circumnavigating the wrist of the user. For example, some bracelets have a gap, (rather than fully circumnavigating the wrist of the user when worn), and are slightly deformable, (though resilient—in that they are able to return to their original shape after a user deforms the bracelet to make the gap bigger, to get the bracelet around their wrist). Such a bracelet, whilst being able to maintain its shape, when worn, (and be of a shape that keeps the bracelet around the wrist, (the gap not being big enough for the user's wrist to slip out of the bracelet)), often can be slightly manipulated so that the user can get their wrist into the bracelet, via the gap. (It is even possible a bracelet like this could be provided that is configured to be worn without rotating around the wrist of the user). Whilst this is not a focus of the invention concepts disclosed, where relevant/possible, (for any relevant embodiments), such embodiments may be possible/provided. Thus, for example, when the term ‘for being worn around the wrist’ is used, (with regard to the term ‘bracelet body’, for example), it should not always be assumed this must mean that the bracelet fully surrounds the wrist. (This is only mentioned with regard to aspects of what is invented where it may be relevant)).

Note: (Looking at FIG. 16, for example), it is technically feasible embodiments can be provided where a side portion(s) comprises more than two sub-portions, (and where the side portion is slidably adjustable in length). However, (in terms of sliding, (and perhaps regarding some other issues)), this may create complexity. In such situations/embodiments, it is possible not all the sub-portions slide along at least a portion of each other. For example, (to explain), looking at FIG. 16, looking at one of the side portions, if it is imagined there are three sub-portions instead of two, (there being a ‘top’ sub-portion, a ‘bottom’ sub-portion, and a ‘middle’ sub-portion between the top and bottom sub-portions), it is feasible, even if the side portion is slidably adjustable in length, that the top sub-portion and the bottom sub-portion do not slide along each other at all. For example, it may be that the top sub-portion and middle sub-portion slide along at least a portion of each other, (to facilitate adjusting side portion length), and it may be that the bottom sub-portion and middle sub-portion slide along at least a portion of each other, (to facilitate adjusting side portion length), but that the top and bottom sub-portion do not slide along each other. Nevertheless, this would still be an example within a scope of wherein the side portion comprises sub-portions, to facilitate being slidably adjustable in length. It would also be within a scope of wherein the side portion comprises sub-portions, and there are sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, (to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length) However, it is thought what is shown in FIG. 16 is more elegant, and more effective.

Disclosure has been provided of wherein the bracelet comprises an adjuster, to adjust length between the top portion and the bottom portion of at least one of the side portions of the bracelet. (See FIGS. 45-47, for example).

Disclosure has been provided of wherein the bracelet comprises an adjuster, operable to adjust length between the top portion and the bottom portion of both side portions of the bracelet. (See FIG. 47, for example).

It should be stated, a stopper could have a default stopping mode—eg a stopper that is spring-loaded to stop by default, and has to be moved by the user, to put it in the non-stopping mode, (eg has to be lifted up by the user, for example, but by default is spring-loaded to be stopping).

In the example of FIG. 16, from maximum length, the side portion is reducible by more than one third of its length.

Preferably the left side portion 616L comprises sub-portions, and there are sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length. (FIG. 16 may be the best view of this). Preferably the right side portion 616R comprises sub-portions, and there are sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length. (Preferably the left side portion and the right side portion each comprise sub-portions, and, for both the left side portion and the right side portion, there are sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length). (Disclosure is provided of wherein the left side portion comprises two sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length. Disclosure is provided of wherein the right side portion comprises two sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length. Disclosure is provided of wherein the left side portion and the right side portion each comprise two sub-portions that are slidable along at least a portion of each other, to thus facilitate adjusting side portion length).

Disclosure has been provided of a stopper, to stop length of the side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion of the bracelet. (Disclosure has been provided of a stopper, to stop length of the left side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion). Disclosure has been provided of a stopper, to stop length of the right side portion between the top portion and the bottom portion).

What is shown in FIG. 16, for example, is within a scope of being: a bracelet, comprising: a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein the bracelet comprises: a rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the left side portion of the bracelet; another rotation point, to facilitate the top portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the right side portion of the bracelet; another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the left side portion of the bracelet; and another rotation point, to facilitate the bottom portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the right side portion of the bracelet. Thus this is an aspect of what is invented. It is also within a scope of being: a bracelet, comprising: a top portion, for a top side of a wrist of a user; a bottom portion, for a bottom side of the wrist of the user; a left side portion, for a left side of the wrist of the user; and a right side portion, for a right side of the wrist of the user; wherein the bracelet comprises: a rotation point, to facilitate the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the top portion of the bracelet; another rotation point, to facilitate the left side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the bottom portion of the bracelet; another rotation point, to facilitate the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the top portion of the bracelet; and another rotation point, to facilitate the right side portion of the bracelet being rotatable relative to the bottom portion of the bracelet. Thus this is an aspect of what is invented. It should be stated, embodiments could be provided where, rather than there being one rotation point, (to facilitate rotation between different portions/sections, (eg between top portion and left side portion, for example)), there is more than one rotation point, (eg one about which the top portion is rotatable, and one about which the left side portion is rotatable, (eg in close proximity). However, to mention one potential problem of this, it is thought this may cause issues with the bracelet retaining its structure in a way that is most effective. Nevertheless, this may be the case with regard to one, more than one, or all of the rotation points.

Referring to FIGS. 36, 37 and 38, FIG. 36 is a top perspective view, showing a basic example of an embodiment where an item(s) can be added to the bracelet body, showing, in the basic example, an example protruding portion 501. The example protruding portion 501 is shaped to facilitate addition of an item(s). An item 503 is shown in FIG. 37, which is a side view that is partially cross-sectional, (in terms of showing the bracelet body and the example protruding portion 501. The example item 503 is shown comprising an example clip 505. (This is just one way to attach an item, provided purely by way of example only). In the example, the clip can deform, to ‘grab’ the example protruding portion. The item 503 may be any item at all. FIG. 37 makes clear how the item can easily be attached to the bracelet body, in this case simply from pressing the item down onto the bracelet body. FIG. 38 is a same top perspective view as that shown in FIG. 36, showing a very similar embodiment to that shown in FIG. 36, now showing item(s), (which may be referred to as ‘addition(s)’) added to the bracelet, which item(s) here reads as the word ‘MOMMA’. The example bracelet has writing on it. (The portion with the writing may be permanently attached, or may be removably attachable. The text has a message of love or endearment, in the example. By adding the word ‘MOMMA’, a mother can therefore give their daughter, for example, a permanent message, every time their daughter looks at the bracelet. A boyfriend may buy the bracelet for his girlfriend and have his name on the bracelet. Or a person may buy the bracelet for a girl they love and simply have her name on the bracelet, (eg a similar embodiment, but without the small writing that is shown in the example). In the example, the message etc is on the top portion of the example bracelet. (The top portion may comprise features, (eg such as the protruding portion 501, or any other feature(s), to facilitate attaching item(s)/addition(s). (This is shown by way of example only, and any portion(s)/section(s) of the bracelet may be used in such way. However, having a message like this on the top side of the wrist has significant benefits. In the example, the word/term ‘MOMMA’ may have been just one item/addition, or it could perhaps have been multiple, (eg each individual letter being an addition). It will be apparent that the features seen so clearly in FIG. 16 can be very useful, to keep, in this case, the word/term shown on the top side of the wrist, (and preferably with little rotation at all). It should be made clear, the example of how to attach item(s)/addition(s) is a basic example. It will be apparent there are a wide array of ways to attach such item(s) that may be used. Furthermore, any such relevant features may be designed to stop the item(s) added moving. (Eg example protruding portion 501 could be shaped in a more elaborate way than the example shown). In other embodiments, there may be a plurality of such features, (eg a plurality of protruding portions). Thus various options and/or embodiments are possible. Furthermore, it may be possible to use ‘stoppers’ to keep item(s) within a desired area or in a desired position. Thus a person may attach a stopper at each side of the example protruding portion 501, to stop the word/term (or any item(s)) that are on the protruding portion from moving. It is here reiterated that this is just one basic embodiment of how to attach item(s)/addition(s).

FIG. 33 is a profile view, (from below, in the example), showing a basic representation of an underside of a wrist and of an example very similar to that of FIG. 32, and showing/denoting how a connector(s) may be movable across the bracelet body, from a profile view. Double-arrows line Y1 denotes possible range of movement, with dashed line Y2 denoting the example connecting portions furthest distance out from the bracelet body. Thus the example connecting portion can move in position. (The example connecting portion, (taken purely by way of example only), comprises a pincher connector and a surrounding connector that is not a pincher connector. However, in other embodiments, there may just be one connector, for example. Thus the example is provided by way of example only. In the example, an example locking mechanism is shown, (to fix the connecting portion in position). Feature 507 is shown, feature 507 may be a pin, for example. (It is denoted in dashed lines since some or all of it may be non-visible from the angle shown. For example, it may travel through the connecting portion. In other embodiments, it may travel over, and constrain the connecting portion, to hold it. It may be rotatable, or be able to slide, to get to a position where it fixes the connecting portion in position. In the example, if feature 507 is removed, or simply moved to no longer fix the connecting portion in place, the connecting portion can be moved, and then can be fixed in place again. This can be useful, as a user may want to decide how far away they bracelet they are connecting to should be from bracelet 10, when they connect (and are worn around the wrist). The connecting portion may be removably attachable to the bracelet body. Preferably it can remain attached, even when it is not fixed in position. (It should be stated, any combination of features is possible. Therefore the features of the embodiment of FIG. 33 can be combined with the features of the embodiment of FIG. 32, for example.

The embodiments described above are provided by way of example only, and various other modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Broader and/or Different Invention(s) May be Claimed (and are Supported)

The appended claims define limited inventions. However, it should be recognized and understood that the disclosure of the present application includes a vast array of inventions, not limited to inventions set out in the appended claims and/or any statement(s) of invention.

For example, if the present disclosure of the present application (inclusive of drawing(s) and/or description) discloses features a to z, it should be recognized and understood that any invention may be claimed, comprising any feature(s) out of features a to z. Thus if the appended claim 1 defines the invention claimed as comprising essential features a, b, and c, it should be understood that an invention may be claimed comprising solely feature a, or solely feature b, or solely feature c, or any combination of features a, b, and c. Furthermore, it should be understood that an invention may be claimed comprising any of feature(s) d to z, whether or not also comprising any of features a, b, or c.

Furthermore, no feature disclosed is limited to only being set forth in a claim when used in conjunction with other particular feature(s) it is disclosed with in the specification, but may be claimed with any other feature or combination of features disclosed in the present application. Thus if a feature is disclosed ‘clustered’ with several other feature(s) when disclosed in the specification, the applicant(s) nevertheless reserves the right to ‘extract’ that feature(s) from the several other feature(s) it is disclosed with, and set it forth in a claim, combined with any other feature(s) disclosed in the present application, which other feature(s) may, or may not, also be ‘extracted’ from any other feature(s) they are clustered with in the disclosure of the present application. Thus any permutation/combination of features may be claimed for patent in a future claim and/or patent application.

A final claim is (or may be) appended which serves to signify that I reserve the right to claim any invention (ie ‘thing’), comprising any feature, or combination of features, disclosed in the present application (inclusive of drawing(s) and/or description). This statement (and/or final appended claim), if so desired, should be seen as a statement of invention, stating any invention (ie ‘thing’), comprising any feature, or combination of features disclosed in the present application (in any permutation/combination). The applicant(s) reserves the right to claim any (such) invention (ie ‘thing’), and considers an objection by a patent office/examiner (stating that such an invention is not supported by/disclosed in the present application) to be in direct conflict with this statement of invention. Thank you to the relevant patent office/examiner for taking note of this. It is intended (or plausible) that such invention(s) may be claimed in a future application(s) which claims benefit of priority of the present application, or, for example, in future filed claims of the present application. The present disclosure of the present application supports such invention(s)/claim(s).

Adjectival and Adverbial Use, in the Present Application, is Innately Optional

In the present application, adjectival definition of a noun/feature in no way limits the ability to claim the noun/feature, without the adjective. Thus if a ‘curved edge’ is disclosed, it should be understood that it is disclosed simply by way of example, as an embodiment of ‘an edge’, and that an invention may be claimed, comprising an ‘edge’, and not limited to comprising a ‘curved edge’, even if the only disclosure in the specification is of a ‘curved edge’. This goes for every single adjective example in the present application, and also applies to adverbs in the same way, with reference to how they limit a broader verb/action, which verb/action/characterizing feature may be included in a claim (and is supported), not limited by the adverb that further defines it. This also applies to ‘usage for’ definitions. Thus if an instrument/apparatus, for example, is described, with reference to use for a particular thing (eg a ‘pet cleaning apparatus’, (which is therefore a cleaning apparatus, for use on pets)), then a ‘cleaning apparatus’ may be claimed, not limited to being a ‘pet’ cleaning apparatus and/or not limited to being for use on pets, even if all disclosure in the patent application relates to a ‘pet cleaning apparatus’.

The Title of the Present Application does not Limit What May be Claimed

The title of the present application (and the claims presented) do not limit what may be claimed futurely, based upon (and supported by) the present application. For example, if the title is ‘Pet Cleaning Apparatus’, even if all disclosure in the patent application relates to a pet cleaning apparatus (as do the claims), nevertheless, a ‘cleaning apparatus’ may be claimed (not limited to being for pets), as it is clear a ‘pet cleaning apparatus’ is an embodiment of a ‘cleaning apparatus’. As stated previously, in the present application, adjectival definition of a noun in no way limits the ability to claim the noun, without the adjective. This also applies to the title. Furthermore, an invention may be claimed comprising any feature, or combination of features, disclosed in the present application.

Any Feature Disclosed May be More Broadly Defined/Claimed as a Feature/Arrangement

Any feature (for/with a given purpose) disclosed in the present application, whatever it is disclosed or defined as, may be more broadly defined in a claim as a feature (or arrangement) for the given purpose. Thus, if, for example, in the present application, a ‘pin’ is disclosed, for holding element ‘a’ and element ‘b’ together, such disclosure supports definition in a claim (in this, or a future patent application that claims benefit of priority to the present patent application) of a ‘holding feature’ (or ‘holding arrangement’), for holding element ‘a’ and element ‘b’ together. This is the case for all feature(s)/disclosure, even including feature(s) defined in any statement(s) of invention and/or title of the invention.

Feature(s) Shown in the Drawings May be Combined to Form an Invention

Any feature(s) or combination of feature(s) shown in any drawing(s) may be combined with any other feature(s) or combination of feature(s) shown in any other drawing(s), to form an invention, which may be claimed. This may be the case for any embodiment shown in any drawing(s), and applicant(s) reserves the right to claim any such invention(s). Furthermore, such feature(s) may, of course, be combined with any other feature(s) and/or disclosure of the present application, to form an invention(s), which may be claimed. Such an invention(s) may be claimed in a future application(s) which claims benefit of priority of the present application, or, for example, in future filed claims of the present application. The present disclosure of the present application supports such invention(s)/claim(s).

	Number	Date	Country
Parent	16236569	Dec 2018	US
Child	18230882		US

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