EP0723750A3 - Watchbands and method for their manufacture - Google Patents

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EP0723750A3
EP0723750A3 EP96100513A EP96100513A EP0723750A3 EP 0723750 A3 EP0723750 A3 EP 0723750A3 EP 96100513 A EP96100513 A EP 96100513A EP 96100513 A EP96100513 A EP 96100513A EP 0723750 A3 EP0723750 A3 EP 0723750A3
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watchbands
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EP0723750B1 (en
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Scott Lauffer
Pieter Kuschel
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Junghans Uhren GmbH
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Junghans Uhren GmbH
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/0053—Flexible straps
    • A44C5/0069—Flexible straps extensible
    • A44C5/0076—Flexible straps extensible essentially made from metal
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
    • A44C5/025—Link constructions with links threaded on a band
EP96100513A 1995-01-24 1996-01-16 Watchbands and method for their manufacture Expired - Lifetime EP0723750B2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE19501952A DE19501952A1 (en) 1995-01-24 1995-01-24 Watch strap and process for its manufacture
DE19501952 1995-01-24

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EP0723750A2 EP0723750A2 (en) 1996-07-31
EP0723750A3 true EP0723750A3 (en) 1997-04-16
EP0723750B1 EP0723750B1 (en) 2000-07-19
EP0723750B2 EP0723750B2 (en) 2005-02-09

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EP96100513A Expired - Lifetime EP0723750B2 (en) 1995-01-24 1996-01-16 Watchbands and method for their manufacture

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EP (1) EP0723750B2 (en)
DE (2) DE19501952A1 (en)

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US5816072A (en) * 1994-06-02 1998-10-06 Michaels; Thomas Jewelry with links and visible substrate
IT240946Y1 (en) * 1996-10-11 2001-04-20 Lascor Spa CLOCK SYSTEM FOR A WATCH CASE BRACELET
JPH11325660A (en) 1998-03-18 1999-11-26 Fujikoki Corp Expansion valve
WO1999051119A1 (en) * 1998-04-01 1999-10-14 Hirsch Armbänder Gesellschaft Mbh Band-shaped object, especially a bracelet
US6880364B1 (en) * 1998-04-23 2005-04-19 Michael F. Vidolin Friendship band with exchangeable closed loop members
EP0974283A1 (en) * 1998-07-21 2000-01-26 Stefano Cenere Ornament with decorative elements threaded on a flexible strap
US6412303B1 (en) * 2000-07-26 2002-07-02 Chung-Hoon Lee Article of jewelry having an elastic member
US20080245048A1 (en) * 2007-04-07 2008-10-09 Linda Marie Moore Life-link
US20090255295A1 (en) * 2008-04-10 2009-10-15 Lane Joseph P Double helix band with attachable ornamental elements
US20100243688A1 (en) * 2009-03-25 2010-09-30 Oakley, Inc. Wristwatch band with longitudinal, transverse and torsional flexibility
US8998484B2 (en) * 2012-09-18 2015-04-07 Pascal Savoy Watch strap with interchangeable indicia
US20140189935A1 (en) * 2012-10-21 2014-07-10 Micah Tucker Sleeve Accessories and Related Methods
CH712706B1 (en) * 2015-05-18 2019-03-15 Biwi Sa Flexible bracelet.
JP2017080605A (en) * 2017-02-15 2017-05-18 カシオ計算機株式会社 Band and wrist watch
US11751645B2 (en) 2021-10-22 2023-09-12 Brandon Wolf Customizable wrist band

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DE1202046B (en) * 1959-05-26 1965-09-30 Konstanz Karl Heinrich Heinz Bracelet wrapping
FR2199955A1 (en) * 1972-09-18 1974-04-19 Textron Inc
GB2137475A (en) * 1983-02-10 1984-10-10 Citizen Watch Co Ltd Watch band
EP0198279A1 (en) * 1985-04-02 1986-10-22 Eta SA Fabriques d'Ebauches Fancy article
EP0283883A1 (en) * 1987-03-23 1988-09-28 Montres Rado S.A. Wrist strap with a flexible interior
FR2667485A1 (en) * 1990-10-08 1992-04-10 Microtec Am Sa Assembly device for bracelet links
EP0549979A1 (en) * 1991-12-31 1993-07-07 Montres Rado S.A. Articulated bracelet, particularly for watches

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US2002233A (en) * 1934-03-29 1935-05-21 Gemex Co Band element for ornamental and useful purposes
CH361157A (en) * 1960-05-18 1962-03-31 H Heinz Karl Watch strap for clasp and clip watches
FR1296725A (en) * 1961-05-12 1962-06-22 Metal bracelet
FR1380158A (en) * 1964-01-20 1964-11-27 Rodi & Wienerberger Ag Articulated band for adornment bracelets and watch bracelets
US3844136A (en) * 1972-09-18 1974-10-29 Tertron Inc Bracelet component including flexible strip covered with link-like shells
FR2568754B1 (en) * 1984-06-22 1986-09-05 Omega Sa WRISTWATCH WHOSE ELEMENTS ARE HELD TOGETHER BY TWO FLEXIBLE LINKS
DE8534115U1 (en) * 1985-12-04 1987-04-02 Reif, Ulrich, Prof., 4000 Düsseldorf Watch strap
DE8602996U1 (en) * 1986-02-05 1987-06-04 Weise-Richter, Helga, 8125 Huglfing bracelet
US5748571A (en) * 1992-05-20 1998-05-05 Textron Inc. Plastic top shell
JP3322422B2 (en) * 1992-07-31 2002-09-09 中村留精密工業株式会社 Control method of equal spacing indexing device

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE1202046B (en) * 1959-05-26 1965-09-30 Konstanz Karl Heinrich Heinz Bracelet wrapping
FR2199955A1 (en) * 1972-09-18 1974-04-19 Textron Inc
GB2137475A (en) * 1983-02-10 1984-10-10 Citizen Watch Co Ltd Watch band
EP0198279A1 (en) * 1985-04-02 1986-10-22 Eta SA Fabriques d'Ebauches Fancy article
EP0283883A1 (en) * 1987-03-23 1988-09-28 Montres Rado S.A. Wrist strap with a flexible interior
FR2667485A1 (en) * 1990-10-08 1992-04-10 Microtec Am Sa Assembly device for bracelet links
EP0549979A1 (en) * 1991-12-31 1993-07-07 Montres Rado S.A. Articulated bracelet, particularly for watches

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US5630329A (en) 1997-05-20
EP0723750B1 (en) 2000-07-19
DE19501952A1 (en) 1996-07-25
EP0723750B2 (en) 2005-02-09
EP0723750A2 (en) 1996-07-31

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