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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to a structure for holding a device, such as a watch, and more particularly to a structure for holding a device on the back of the hand such that the face of the device is in view to the wearer at all times.
2. Brief Description of Prior Art
The wrist watch is known in the art and commonly includes a band that is known to be worn around the wearer's wrist. The common wrist watch, while generally considered as being convenient, has its imperfections. For example, it is very common for the prior art wrist band to allow the watch to rotate upon the wrist when being worn. As a result the wearer, when wishing to see the time, is required to return the watch face to the top of the wrist so that the face is again in view. This “adjusting process” is at the very least frustrating and can be difficult when for example, the wearer does not have a free hand available to adjust or rotate the wrist band. Also, when the wearer is wearing a long sleeve shirt or top, the face of the watch is often concealed under the sleeve portion of the top. Consequently, the wearer is required to slide the sleeve portion upwardly until the sleeve no longer conceals. Again, this can be frustrating at the very least. Also both examples given causes delay in viewing or checking the current time.
As will be seen from the subsequent description, the preferred embodiments of the present invention overcome disadvantages of the prior art.
A device holding structure generally including a first band and a second band being used in association with a prior art device such as a watch casing. The first band includes a first end with means for attaching to connecting elements of the casing. The first band further includes a buckle and a bar known in the art, and defines an angle such that when the device is placed upon the top of the wearer's hand the first band downwardly extends below the individual's fifth or smallest finger immediately above the wearer's wrist.
The second band includes a first band member, a second band member, and a first end with means for attaching to the connecting elements of the casing.
The first band member includes a distal end with a clasp for attaching to an element of the second band member. The second band member further includes a distal end having a plurality of aligned loop holes for attaching with the buckle and bar of the second end.
The band members are such length that when the watch is placed on the top or back of the wearer's hand, the first band member passes between the wearer's thumb and index finger so that the clasp extends around the thumb and attaches to the element The second band member extends around the base of the thumb attaches to the buckle of the second end at approximately the side of the hand below the individual's fifth or smallest finger. The plurality of aligned loop holes provide means for varying the length of the band member in accordance with the circumference of the wearer's hand.
In accordance with the present invention, a device holding structure is disclosed. The device holding structure of the present invention is directed to a structure for holding a device such as a watch on the back of the hand such that the face of the watch is in view to the wearer at all times. In the broadest context, the device holding structure of the present invention consists of components configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.
As is further known in the art, the casing 12 includes connecting elements 13 on opposing ends of the casing 12 for connecting to the bands 20, 30 by such means as a pin 14, again well known in the construction of wrist watches.
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The second band 30 includes a first end 32 with means known in the art for attaching to one end of the connecting elements 13 of the casing as previously described.
The first band member 40 includes a distal end 42 that includes a clasp 45 for, as will be described, attaching to an element 55 of the second band member 50. The clasp 45 includes a releasable button 47 for locking and releasing the clasp 45 with the element 55.
The second band member 50 includes the element 55 disposed approximately midway the length of the member 50, and a distal end 52 that includes a plurality of aligned loop holes 54 which loop holes 54, as will be described, for attaching with buckle 27 and bar 28 of the second end 25. The element 55 includes an aperture 56 adapted to receive the clasp 45, and an edge 57 for communicating with the releasable button 47 of the clasp 45.
The band members 40 and 50 are such length that when the watch is placed on the top or back of the wearer's hand 200 as shown in
The second band member 50 likewise cooperates with the watch and extends around the base of the thumb attaches to the buckle 27 of the second end 25 at approximately the side of the hand below the individual's fifth or smallest finger as best shown in
As should now be understood, the second band 30 having the first band member 40 and the second band member 50 completely encircle the thumb and lower portion of wearer's hand (just above the wrist) to prevent the watch casing from shifting on the hand while being worn.
The first band 20 extends from the casing 12 as previously described to the side of the hand below the individual's fifth or smallest finger and attaches with the aligned loop holes 54 of the distal end 52 of the second band member 50.
The bands 20, 30 is relatively small in cross-section and may be in the form of leather, a plastic, or any other material applicable for the disclosed purpose. The watch holding structure disclosed is simple and inexpensive to manufacture, is light weight, and presents a very neat and attractive appearance to the eye when worn, as indicated in
The first band 120 includes a first end 122 with means know in the art for attaching to one of the connecting elements 113 of the casing 120 as previously described. The first band 120 further includes a second end 125 opposite the first end 122. The second end including a buckle 127 having a bar 128 known in the art. Preferably, the first band 120 has a length of about 3 inches.
The second band 130 includes a first end 132 with means known in the art for attaching to one end of the connecting elements 113 of the casing as previously described and a distal end 133 that includes a clasp 135 for, as will be described, attaching to an element 145 of the third band 140. The clasp 135 includes a releasable button 137 for locking and releasing the clasp 135 with the element 145.
The third band 140 includes a first end 142 with means known in the art for attaching to one end of the connecting elements 113 of the casing as previously described, the element 145 disposed approximately midway the length of the third band 140, and a distal end 143 that includes a plurality of aligned loop holes 144 which loop holes 144, as will be described, for attaching with buckle 127 and bar 128 of the second end 125. The element 145 includes an aperture 146 adapted to receive the clasp 135, and an edge 147 for communicating with the releasable button 137 of the clasp 135.
The bands 130,140 are such length that when the watch is placed on the top or back of the wearer's hand as shown in
The third band 140 likewise cooperates with the watch and extends around the base of the thumb and attaches to the buckle 127 of the second end 125 at approximately the side of the hand below the individual's fifth or smallest finger. Its connection is adjustable whereby the band encircling the wearer's hand below the base of the thumb formed by second end 125 and third band 140 may be varied in size to fit the wearer's hand by selectively inserting the bar 128 of the buckle 127 into the selected hole of the plurality of aligned loop holes 144. The plurality of aligned loop holes 144 provide means for varying the length of the band member in accordance with the circumference of the wearer's hand.
As should now be understood, the second and third bands 130, 140 completely encircle the thumb and lower portion of wearer's hand (just above the wrist) to prevent the watch casing from shifting on the hand while being worn.
The first band 120 extends from the casing 112 as previously described to the side of the hand below the individual's fifth or smallest finger and attaches with the aligned loop holes 144 of the distal end 133 of the second band 130.
While the best mode for carrying out the invention has been described, those familiar with the art to which this invention relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the invention. For example, in the above description, the watch holding structure was described with a casing used in association with a watch mechanism however, other mechanisms such as a cell phone or other like device can be used as well.
Thus, the above-described preferred embodiment is intended to be illustrative of the invention which may be modified within the scope of the appended claims.
U.S. Provisional Application for Patent No. 61/069,673, filed Mar. 17, 2008, with title “Method Of Wearing A Watch On The Back Of The Hand” which is hereby incorporated by reference. Applicant claim priority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. Par. 119(e)(i).
Number | Date | Country | |
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61069673 | Mar 2008 | US |