Patent Application
20220256982
The present invention relates generally to a Velcro® wristband having attachable and interchangeable LED lights that can be removably attached using Velcro® hook and loop fasteners to any desired location on the top surface area of the wristband around wearer's wrist.
People who work outside at night or who work in dimly lit environments often require a portable lighting device, e.g., a flashlight, that also permits them to use their hands for working on other tasks. For instance, waitresses who work in dimly lit restaurants or night clubs often require lighting devices that permit them not only to see where they are going while delivering food or beverages to patrons; but, also permits them to use their hand to carry trays of food and/or beverages. Further, people who engage in nighttime sporting activities, e.g., runners, bikers, and joggers, are required to wear illumination devices for safety purposes so that they are visible to other people and vehicle drivers, while also permitting their hands to be free to engage in other activities.
Thus, portable lighting devices that are available in situations like those mentioned above are not useful if the lighting device is not designed so that the person can simultaneously perform with their hands all of the required tasks of the particular activity, while also controlling the light to ensure that the desired location is illuminated. Moreover, portable lighting devices which must be held by the user's hands, or portable lighting devices which inhibit movement of the user's hands are impractical and of limited utility.
As such, portable lights are known in the art that can be secured to one's clothing and accessories, including to one's wrist via bracelets or wrist straps that meet the aforementioned purposes. However, lighting devices secured to wrists via bracelets or wrist straps are oftentimes positioned too far from a user's hands to provide sufficient illumination and only shine light in limited directions. In addition, wrist straps are often overly bulky and cumbersome, uncomfortable to wear, and often times restrict movement of the user's hands.
Accordingly, there is a need for a Velcro® wristband that: (1) has various attachable and interchangeable LED lights for providing bright illumination, (2) has various attachable and interchangeable LED lights that can be removably attached using Velcro® fasteners to any desired location on the top surface area of the wristband around the wearer's wrist for illuminating a desired location, and (3) permits the wearer to have full use of both of their hands for performing required tasks.
Numerous prior art patents disclose wrist straps and bands for attaching a stationary light source to them. However, none of these prior art patents disclose a Velcro® wristband that: (1) has various attachable and interchangeable LED lights for providing bright illumination, (2) has various attachable and interchangeable LED lights that can be removably attached using Velcro® fasteners to any desired location on the top surface area of the wristband around wearer's wrist for illuminating a desired location, and (3) permits the wearer to have full use of both of their hands for performing required tasks.
For instance, prior art U.S. Pat. No. 5,345,368 to Thomas L. Huff which issued on Sep. 6, 1994 discloses a hand mounted illuminating device which comprises a hand covering portion so as to secure a flashlight to the hand covering in a stationary position for providing light in a single direction.
Prior art U.S. Pat. No. 9,752,762 to Renzie M. Poe, III which issued on Sep. 5, 2017 discloses a work light comprised of a removable band that is configured to attach to a user's wrist and forearm. The band includes a first attachment assembly for holding a rechargeable first flashlight in a stationary position and direction such that the first flashlight illuminates around a user's index finger. The band also holds a rechargeable second flashlight in a stationary position and direction so as to direct its illumination toward the little finger.
Prior art U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2006/0109646 to Jeffrey C. Bruno, which published on May 25, 2006 discloses a light-emitting diode illumination device secured to a user's forearm in a stationary position and direction for providing directed illumination. Further, an adjustable harness secures the device to the user's forearm just below the elbow, with the lighthead being worn at the anterior radial-ulnar region.
Prior art U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2016/0088890 to Caffey Armagh, which published on Mar. 31, 2016 discloses an illuminated sweatband or wristband comprising a band consisting a fabric layer with an electroluminescent panel removably attachable to an outer surface of the fabric layer by a fastening member. The illuminated device further comprises a portable inverter housing a battery unit and a switching control, operatively connected to the electroluminescent panel. Actuating the electroluminescent panel via the switching control illuminates the entire surface area of the head band.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a wristband with selectively attachable LED lights that are attachable to any location on the top surface of the wristband or attachable to any location on the sidewalls of the wristband.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wristband with selectively attachable LED lights that are securely attached to the wristband, yet readily detachable therefrom by the user.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights that is lightweight.
Another object of the present invention is to wristband with attachable LED lights that is fashionable, customizable, and appeals to both children and adults.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights that provides a safety function by illuminating the wearer at night or in dark places.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights wherein the LED lights provide a continuous light and/or a flashing light.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights wherein the LED lights provide various colors of light.
The present invention provides an illuminated wristband having one or more removable and interchangeable attached LED lights. Specifically, the illuminated wristband preferably includes a hook and loop wristband having a first end, a second end, a top surface area and a bottom surface area. The entire top surface area around the wristband has a loop portion. In addition, the illuminated wristband further includes one or more LED lights wherein each of the LED lights has an outer housing having a hook portion, preferably on the bottom of the housing, for removably attaching one or more of the LED lights to any loop portion of the top surface area of the wristband. Further, the outer housing of each of the LED lights contains one or more light emitting diodes and a battery coupled to the light emitting diodes for energizing the light emitting diodes. The outer housing of each of the LED lights may also include a control circuit for applying power to one or more of the light emitting diodes. Furthermore, the outer housing of each of the LED lights may optionally include a button controller for optionally turning “on” or “off” one or more of the light emitting diodes, and/or for controlling the light emitting diodes so that they either provide a continuous source of light, flashing lights, or different colored lights.
The first preferred embodiment of the present invention as shown in
The wristband 20 may further include an elongated band having a closed-loop of an elastic resilient material or opposed ends with a device for attaching the opposed ends 20a and 20b to form a closed loop, such as a belt clip, a strap, an 0 ring, a snap fastener, a magnetic fastener, or hook and loop fasteners. These devices for attaching the opposed ends 20a and 20b of the wristband 20 may also be used to adjust the length of the wristband 20. Furthermore, the top surface area 20c of the wristband may be decorated with a design, logo, printed name, or printed information.
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The second embodiment of the claimed invention, as shown in
The wristband 120 may further include an elongated band having a closed-loop of an elastic resilient material or opposed ends with a device for attaching the opposed ends 120a and 120b to form a closed loop, such as a belt clip, a strap, an 0 ring, a snap fastener, a magnetic fastener, or hook and loop fasteners. These devices for attaching the opposed ends 120a and 120b of the wristband 120 may also be used to adjust the length of the wristband 120. Furthermore, the top surface area 120c, the first side surface area 120e, or the second side surface area 120f of the wristband 120 may each be decorated with a design, logo, printed name, or printed information.
The LED lights 124 of the second embodiment, as shown in
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While various embodiments of the illuminated wristband having interchangeable attached LED lights have been described, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example, and not limitation. For example, the shape, materials of construction, and design of the illuminated wristband and the attached LED lights as illustrated and described were not intended to be limiting.
It is an advantage of the present invention to provide a wristband with selectively attachable LED lights that are attachable to any location on the top surface of the wristband or attachable to any location on the sidewalls of the wristband.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a wristband with selectively attachable LED lights that are securely attached to the wristband, yet readily detachable therefrom by the user.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights that is lightweight.
Another advantage of the present invention is to wristband with attachable LED lights that is fashionable, customizable, and appeals to both children and adults.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights that provides a safety function by illuminating the wearer at night or in dark places.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights wherein the LED lights provide a continuous light and/or a flashing light.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a wristband with attachable LED lights wherein the LED lights provide various colors of light.
A latitude of modification, change and substitution is intended in the foregoing disclosure, and in some instances, some features of the invention will be employed without a corresponding use of other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the spirit and scope of the invention herein.
