GB2553364A - Backing for items worn by users - Google Patents
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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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
- A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
- A41D31/12—Hygroscopic; Water retaining
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
- A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
- A41D31/30—Antimicrobial, e.g. antibacterial
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
- A41F9/00—Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
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Abstract
Disclosed is a moisture absorbing backing 17 suitable for use with an item worn by a user, such as a watch or belt. The moisture absorbing backing comprises a shroud 20 attachable to an item, and a moisture absorbing member 21 having a body element, said moisture absorbing member being disposed beneath the shroud. The shroud may have an opening through which the body element may be insertable. The shroud and body element may be elongate, and the moisture absorbing member may comprise a support extending along the length of the body element. The moisture absorbing member may comprise a tab 27 at one end. The shroud may comprise at least one sheet attachable to the item. Also disclosed is an item with the moisture absorbing backing attached thereto, preferably by adhesive. Further disclosed is an anti-bacterial backing suitable for use with an item worn by a user, wherein the anti-bacterial backing incorporates an anti-bacterial agent.
Description
(54) Title of the Invention: Backing for items worn by users
Abstract Title: Moisture absorbing backing comprising a shroud and moisture absorbing member (57) Disclosed is a moisture absorbing backing 17 suitable for use with an item worn by a user, such as a watch or belt. The moisture absorbing backing comprises a shroud 20 attachable to an item, and a moisture absorbing member 21 having a body element, said moisture absorbing member being disposed beneath the shroud. The shroud may have an opening through which the body element may be insertable. The shroud and body element may be elongate, and the moisture absorbing member may comprise a support extending along the length of the body element. The moisture absorbing member may comprise a tab 27 at one end. The shroud may comprise at least one sheet attachable to the item. Also disclosed is an item with the moisture absorbing backing attached thereto, preferably by adhesive. Further disclosed is an anti-bacterial backing suitable for use with an item worn by a user, wherein the anti-bacterial backing incorporates an anti-bacterial agent.
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The present invention relates to a backing, in particular an anti-bacterial or moisture-absorbing backing, for items worn by users, such as watches and belts and especially leather products.
The present inventor has recognized that perspiration represents a particular problem in relation to items worn by users, in that the moisture together with body heat promotes the cultivation of microbes, especially bacteria.
The present invention relates to a backing, in particular an anti-bacterial or moisture-absorbing backing, for items worn by users, such as watches and belts and especially leather products.
In one aspect the present invention provides a moisture-absorbing backing for an item worn by a user comprising a shroud which is attachable to the item, and a moisture-absorbing member which comprises a body element and is disposed beneath the shroud.
In another aspect the present invention provides a moisture-absorbing member for use with an item worn by a user, comprising a body element for absorbing moisture which is disposable beneath a shroud on the item.
In a further aspect the present invention provides an anti-bacterial backing for an item worn by a user comprising a sheet which is attachable to the item and incorporates an anti-bacterial agent.
In yet another aspect the present invention provides an item, such as a watch strap, a watch body or a belt, having the above-described moisture-absorbing or anti-bacterial backing attached thereto.
- 2 Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described hereinbeiow by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a watch incorporating moisture-absorbing backing in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 illustrates a rear view of the watch of Figure 1;
Figure 3 illustrates a first vertical sectional view (along section I-I) of one watch strap of the watch of Figure 1;
Figure 4 illustrates a second vertical sectional view (along section II-II) of the one watch strap of the watch of Figure 1;
Figures 5(a) to (c) Illustrate respective ones of side, plan and underneath views of the body element of the moisture-absorbing member of one watch strap of Figure 1;
Figure 6 Illustrates a vertical sectional view (along section III-III) of the watch body of the watch of Figure 1;
Figure 7 illustrates a side view of a belt incorporating moisture-absorbing backing in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 8 illustrates a rear view of the belt of Figure 7;
Figure 9 illustrates a side view of a watch Incorporating an anti-bacterial backing in accordance with one embodiment of the present Invention;
Figure 10 illustrates a rear view of the watch of Figure 9;
Figures 11(a) to (c) illustrate respective ones of side, p!an and underneath views of the backing of one watch strap of Figure 9; and
Figures 12(a) to (c) illustrate respective ones of side, plan and underneath views of the backing of the watch body of Figure 9.
Figures 1 to 5 illustrate a watch in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
The watch comprises a body 3, which includes a face 5, straps 7, which are coupled to the body 3 at ones of the ends thereof, and a coupling 10, which couples the other, distai ends of the straps 7 in order to retain the watch on the wrist of a user.
In this embodiment the coupling 10 comprises a buckle arrangement by which the other ends of the straps 7 are coupled.
In an alternative embodiment the coupling 10 could comprise a clasp arrangement by which the other ends of the straps 7 are coupied.
In this embodiment the straps 7 each comprise a strap member 15 and a moisture-absorbing backing 17 which is attached to the rear surface of the strap member 15.
In this embodiment the strap member 15 is formed at least partially of leather.
In one alternative embodiment the strap member 1.5 could formed at ieast partially of fabric.
In another alternative embodiment the strap member 15 could formed of a metal web or links.
In this embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 4, the strap member 15 includes an elongate recess 19 along the length thereof which at least partially receives the moisture-absorbing backing 17.
In this embodiment the moisture-absorbing backing 17 is adhesively attached to the strap member 15.
In one alternative embodiment the moisture-absorbing backing 17 could be stitched to the strap member 15.
In another alternative embodiment the moisture-absorbing backing 17 could be mechanically attached to the strap member 15, such as by tabs or loops, which engage around the strap member 15.
In this embodiment the moisture-absorbing backing 17 comprises a shroud 20 which is attached to the strap member 15, and a moisture-absorbing member 21, which is removably insertable beneath the shroud 20, so that the moisture-absorbing member 21 Is enclosed and can be replaced periodically.
In this embodiment the shroud 20 includes an opening 20' at one, proximal end thereof through which the moisture-absorbing member 21 is inserted.
In this embodiment the shroud 20 has the form of a sleeve and comprises a first, inner sheet 22a which is adjacent the strap member 17, here at a base of the recess 19, and a second, outer sheet 22b which is disposed outwardly of the inner sheet 22a in relation to the strap member 17.
In an alternative embodiment the shroud 20 could comprise only the outer sheet 22b, with the strap member 17 and the outer sheet 22b providing a sleeve into which the moisture-absorbing member 21 is insertable.
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In this embodiment, as illustrated in Figures 5(a) to (c), the moistureabsorbing member 21 comprises an elongate body element 23, which is sized so as to be slideable beneath the shroud 20, an eiongate support 25, which extends along a length of the body element 23 so as to confer longitudinal rigidity to the body element 23 to support the body element 23 during insertion into and removal from the shroud 20, and a tab 27, which is attached to one, proximal end of the body element 23 by which the body element 23 is inserted into and removed from the shroud 20.
In this embodiment the body element 23 is formed of a moisture-absorbing material.
In an alternative embodiment the body element 23 can contain or be impregnated with a moisture-absorbing materiai.
In this embodiment the moisture-absorbing material is formed of active carbon or charcoal.
In one embodiment the active carbon is super-activated carbon.
In one embodiment the moisture-absorbing material is formed of bamboo charcoal.
In one embodiment the body element 23 is a felt.
In this embodiment the felt is formed of fibers of the moisture-absorbing material.
In an alternative embodiment the felt could be impregnated with a powder or nanopowder of the moisture-absorbing material, such as a super-activated carbon nanopowder as available from US Research Nanomaterials, Inc (Houston, Texas, US).
“ 6 In this embodiment the support 25 is a narrow elongate element, which sets as a spine which is flexible so as to allow for bending, but is axially stiff to render the body element 23 stiff to allow for insertion into the sleeve 20.
In an alternative embodiment the support 25 could comprise a sheet which has a footprint of a similar size to the body element 23.
In this embodiment the support 25 is formed of a plastics material.
In one embodiment the tab 27 is integrally formed with the support 25.
In another embodiment the tab 27 is integrally formed with the body element
23.
In this embodiment the body element 23 has a thickness of less than about 2 mm, optionally iess than about 1.5 mm, optionally less than about 1 mm, and optionally iess than 0.5 mm.
In this embodiment at least the outer sheet 22b of the shroud 20 is formed of a moisture-permeable membrane, which aiiows for the transfer of moisture from the user to the body element 23, which moisture is bound by the body element 23,
In this embodiment the moisture-permeable membrane is a non-woven spunbond olefin material.
The watch further comprises a moisture-absorbing backing 117 which is attached to the rear ofthe watch body 3.
In this embodiment the moisture-absorbing backing 117 is adhesively bonded to the watch body 3, here by an annuiar bead of adhesive around the periphery ofthe moisture-absorbing backing 117.
In one alternative embodiment the moisture-absorbing backing 117 could be mechanically attached to the body, such as by tabs or loops, in the same manner that the moisture-absorbing backing 17 can be attached to the strap member 15.
In this embodiment the moisture-absorbing backing 117 comprises a shroud 120 which is attached to a rear surface of the watch body 3, and a moistureabsorbing member 121, which is enclosed by the shroud 120.
In this embodiment the shroud 120 has the form of a sleeve and comprises a first, inner sheet 122a which is adjacent the watch body 3, and a second, outer sheet 122b which Is disposed outwardly of the inner sheet 122a in reiation to the watch body 3.
In an alternative embodiment the shroud 120 couid comprise oniy the outer sheet 122b.
In this embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 6, the moisture-absorbing member 121 comprises a body element 123, here circular in shape, which is sized so as to have a radial dimension smaller than the rear surface of the watch body 3.
In this embodiment the body element 123 is formed of a moisture-absorbing material.
In an alternative embodiment the body element 123 can contain or be impregnated with a moisture-absorbing material.
In this embodiment the moisture-absorbing material is formed of active carbon or charcoal.
In one embodiment the active carbon is super-activated carbon.
- 8 In one embodiment the moisture-absorbing material is formed of bamboo charcoal.
In one embodiment the body element 123 is a felt.
In this embodiment the felt Is formed of fibers of the moisture-absorbing material.
In an alternative embodiment the felt could be impregnated with a powder or nanopowder of the moisture-absorbing material, such as a super-activated carbon nanopowder as available from US Research Nanomaterials, Inc (Houston, Texas, US).
In this embodiment the body element 123 has a thickness of less than about 2 mm, optionally less than about 1.5 mm, optionally less than about 1 mm, and optionally less than 0.5 mm.
In this embodiment at least the outer sheet 122b of the shroud 120 is formed of a moisture-permeable membrane, which allows for the transfer of moisture from the user to the body element 123, which moisture is bound by the body element 123.
In this embodiment the moisture-permeable membrane is a non-woven spunbond olefin material.
Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a belt in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
The belt has substantially identical form to one of the watch straps 7 of the above-described embodiment, in having a belt member 215 of a similar form as the strap member 15, a moisture-absorbing member 217 of a similar form as the moisture-absorbing member 17, and a coupling 220, here a buckle, for coupling ends of the belt.
, 9 Figures 9 to 12 illustrate a watch In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention,
The watch comprises a body 303, which includes a face 305, straps 307, which are coupled to the body 303 at ones of the ends thereof, and a coupling 310, which couples the other, distal ends of the straps 307 in order to retain the watch on the wrist of a user,
In this embodiment the coupling 310 comprises a buckle arrangement by which the other ends of the straps 307 are coupled.
In an alternative embodiment the coupling 310 could comprise a clasp arrangement by which the other ends of the straps 307 are coupled.
In this embodiment the straps 307 each comprise a strap member 315 and an anti-bacterial backing 317 which is attached to the rear surface of the strap member 315.
In this embodiment the strap member 315 is formed at least partially of leather.
In one alternative embodiment the strap member 315 could formed at least partially of fabric,
In another aiternative embodiment the strap member 315 could formed of a metal web or links.
In this embodiment the anti-bacterial backing 317 is adhesively attached to the strap member 315, here by a layer or bead of adhesive 319.
In one alternative embodiment the anti-bacterial backing 317 could be stitched to the strap member 315.
In another alternative embodiment the anti-bacterial backing 317 could be mechanically attached to the strap member 315, such as by tabs or loops, which engage around the strap member 315,
In this embodiment the anti-bacterial backing 317 comprises a sheet 322 which incorporates an anti-bacterial agent.
In this embodiment the sheet 322 is impregnated with the anti-bacterial agent.
In this embodiment the anti-bacterial agent is a bisphenol, such as triciosan.
In this embodiment the sheet 322 has a thickness of less than about 2 mm, optionally less than about 1.5 mm, optionally less than about 1 mm, and optionally less than 0.5 mm.
In this embodiment the sheet 322 is formed of a moisture-permeable membrane.
In this embodiment the moisture-permeable membrane is a non-woven spunbond olef-n material.
The watch further comprises an anti-bacterial backing 417 which is attached to the rear of the watch body 303.
In this embodiment the anti-bacterial backing 417 is adhesively bonded to the watch body 303, here by an annular bead of adhesive 419 around the periphery of the anti-bacterial backing 417.
In one alternative embodiment the anti-bacterial backing 417 could be mechanically attached to the body, such as by tabs or loops, in the same
- 11 manner that the anti-bacterial backing 317 can be attached to the strap member 315.
In this embodiment the anti-bacterial backing 417 comprises a sheet 422 which incorporates an anti-bacterial agent.
In this embodiment the sheet 422 is impregnated with the anti-bacterial agent.
In this embodiment the anti-bacterial agent is a bisphenol, such as triclosan.
In this embodiment the sheet 422 has a thickness of less than about 2 mm, optionally less than about 1.5 mm, optionally less than about 1 mm, and optionally less than 0.5 mm.
In this embodiment the sheet 422 Is formed of a moisture-permeable membrane.
In this embodiment the moisture-permeable membrane is a non-woven spunbond olefin material.
Finally, it will be understood that the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments and can be modified in many different ways without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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1, A moisture-absorbing backing for an stem worn by a user comprising a shroud which is attachable to the item, and a moisture-absorbing member which comprises a body element and is disposed beneath the shroud.
2, The moisture-absorbing backing of ciaim 1, wherein the shroud inciudes an opening through which the body element is insertable and removable so as to allow for periodic replacement of the moistureabsorbing member.
3, The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 2, wherein the moistureabsorbing member Is slideable beneath the shroud.
4, The moisture-absorbing backing of ciaim 3, wherein the shroud and the body element are elongate, and the moisture-absorbing member comprises a support which extends along a length of the body element so as to confer longitudinal rigidity to the body element to support the body element during Insertion beneath the shroud.
5, The moisture-absorbing backing of ciaim 4, wherein the support comprises an elongate element, which acts as a spine which is flexible so as to allow for bending out of the plane of the body element, but is axially stiff to render the body element stiff in the plane of the body element.
6, The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 4, wherein the support comprises a sheet which has a footprint narrower than that of the body element.
7< The moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 4 to 6, wherein the support is formed of a plastics material.
8. The moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 1 to 7, wherein the moisture-absorbing member comprises a tab at one proximal end thereof by which the body element is inserted into and removed from the shroud.
9. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 8, wherein the tab is integrally formed with the body element.
10. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 8 when appendant upon any of claims 4 to 7, wherein the tab is integrally formed with the support.
11. The moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 1 to 10, wherein the body element is formed of a moisture-absorbing material.
12. The moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 1 to 10, wherein the body element contains or is impregnated with a moisture-absorbing material.
13. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 11 or 12, wherein the moisture-absorbing material is formed of active carbon or charcoal.
14. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 13, wherein the active carbon is super-activated carbon.
15. The moisture-absorbing backing of ciaim 13, wherein the charcoal is bamboo charcoal.
16. The moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 1 to 15, wherein the body element comprises a felt.
17. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 16, wherein the felt is formed of fibers of the moisture-absorbing material.
18. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 16, wherein the felt is impregnated with a powder or nanopowder of the moisture-absorbing material.
19. The moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 1 to 18, wherein the shroud comprises at least one sheet which is attachable to the item.
20. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 19, wherein the shroud comprises an outer sheet beneath which the body element is disposed.
21 The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 19, wherein the shroud has the form of a sleeve and comprises first, inner sheet and a second, outer sheet between which the body element is disposed.
22. The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 20 or 21, wherein at least the outer sheet of the shroud is formed of a moisture-permeable membrane, which allows for the transfer of moisture from the user to the body element, which moisture is bound by the body element,
23, The moisture-absorbing backing of claim 22, wherein the moisturepermeable membrane is a non-woven spunbond olefin material.
24, The moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 1 to 23, wherein the body element has a thickness of less than about 2 mm, optionally less than about 1.5 mm, optionally less than about 1 mm, and optionally less than 0.5 mm
25. An Item having the moisture-absorbing backing of any of claims 1 to 24 attached thereto.
26, The item of claim 25, wherein moisture-absorbing backing is adhesively attached to the item, optionally the shroud is adhesively bonded to the item.
27. The item of claim 25, wherein the moisture-absorbing backing is mechanically attached to the item, optionally by stitching or by tabs or loops, optionally the shroud is mechanically attached to the item.
28 The item of any of claims 25 to 27, wherein the Item Is formed at least partially of leather.
29. The item of any of claims 25 to 27, wherein the item Is formed at least partially of fabric.
30. The item of any of claims 25 to 27, wherein the item is formed at least partially of metal, optionally a metal web or links.
31. The item of any of claims 25 to 30, wherein the item includes an elongate recess along the length thereof which at least partially receives the moisture-absorbing backing.
32. The item of any of claims 25 to 31, wherein the item is a watch strap comprising a strap member.
33. The item of any of claims 25 to 31, wherein the item is a watch body.
34. The item of any of claims 25 to 31, wherein the item is a belt.
35. A moisture-absorbing member for use with an item worn by a user, comprising a body element for absorbing moisture which is disposable beneath a shroud on the item.
36. The moisture-absorbing member of ciaim 35, wherein the body element is elongate, and further comprising a support which extends along a length of the body element so as to confer longitudinal rigidity to the body element.
37, The moisture-absorbing member of ciaim 36, wherein the support comprises an elongate element, which acts as a spine which is flexible so as to allow for bending out of the plane of the body element, but is axially stiff to render the body element stiff in the plane of the body element.
38. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 37, wherein the support has a footprint which is narrower than that of the body element.
39. The moisture-absorbing member of any of claims 36 to 38, wherein the support is formed of a plastics material,
40. The moisture-absorbing member of any of ciaims 35 to 39, wherein the moisture-absorbing member comprises a tab at one proximal end thereof by which the body element is insertable into and removable from the shroud.
41. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 40, wherein the tab is integrally formed with the body element.
42. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 40 when appendant upon any of claims 36 to 39, wherein the tab is integrally formed with the support.
43. The moisture-absorbing member of any of claims 35 to 42, wherein the body element is formed of a moisture-absorbing material.
44. The moisture-absorbing member of any of claims 35 to 42, wherein the body element contains or is impregnated with a moistureabsorbing material.
45. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 43 or 44, wherein the moisture-absorbing material is formed of active carbon or charcoal.
46. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 45, wherein the active carbon is super-activated carbon.
47. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 45, wherein the charcoal is bamboo charcoal.
48. The moisture-absorbing member of any of claims 35 to 47, wherein the body element comprises a felt.
49. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 48, wherein the felt is formed of fibers of the moisture-absorbing material.
50. The moisture-absorbing member of claim 48, wherein the felt is impregnated with a powder or nanopowder of the moisture-absorbing material.
51. The moisture-absorbing member of any of claims 35 to 50, wherein the body element has a thickness of less than about 2 mm, optionally less than about 1.5 mm, optionally less than about 1 mm, and optionally less than 0.5 mm
52. An anti-bacterial backing for an item worn by a user comprising a sheet which is attachable to the item and incorporates an anti-bacterial agent.
53. The anti-bacterial backing of claim 52, wherein the sheet is elongate.
54. The anti-bacterial backing of ciaim 52, wherein the sheet is substantially circular.
55. The anti-bacterial backing of any of claims 52 to 54, wherein the sheet is formed of a moisture-permeable membrane.
56. The anti-bacterial backing of claim 55, wherein the moisturepermeable membrane is a non-woven spunbond olefin materiai.
57. The anti-bacteriai backing of any of claims 52 to 56, wherein the sheet has a thickness of less than about 2 mm, optionally less than about 1.5 mm, optionaiiy less than about 1 mm, and optionally less than 0.5 mm.
58. The anti-bacteriai backing of any of claims 52 to 57, wherein the antibacterial agent is a bisphenoi, optionaiiy triclosan.
59. The anti-bacteriai backing of any of claims 52 to 58, wherein the antibacterial agent is impregnated into the sheet.
60. An item having the anti-bacteriai backing of any of ciaims 52 to 59 attached thereto.
61 The item of claim 60, wherein anti-bacteriai backing is adhesively attached to the item, optionally by a layer or bead of adhesive.
62, The item of claim 60, wherein the anti-bacteriai backing is mechanically attached to the item, optionaiiy by stitching or by tabs or loops.
63. The item of any of claims 60 to 62, wherein the item Is formed at least partially of leather.
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64. The item of any of claims 60 to 62. wherein the item is formed at least partially of fabric.
65. The item of any of claims 60 to 62,. wherein the item is formed at least partially of metal, optionally a metal web or links,
66 The item of any of claims 60 to 65, wherein the item is a watch strap comprising a strap member.
67, The Item of any of claims 60 to 65, wherein the item is a watch body.
68. The Item of any of claims 60 to 65, wherein the item is a belt.
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