MXPA97008650A - Water-based hermetic container for arm, extremity or neck for accommodating valuable and small articles, secure to human members, or dog neck and other domestic animals - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a water-tight container, fastened to a body part, such as extremities, comprising a rigid box (32, 132, 232, 332) inserted in a case or support (14) integral with a band (12), characterized in that the case (14) forms an integral part with the band and is formed of a cover or flexible, the case (14) surrounds in a substantially complete form the case itself (32, 132, 232, 332) and is provided with an opening for a forced entry of the box (32, 132, 232, 332) into the case (14), the rigid case (32, 132, 232, 332) is comprised of two portions (50, 150). , 250, 350, 52 152, 252, 352), each partially adjusted with the other and defining an area of adjustment between the two portions and tightly pressed by the flexible case (14), surrounding the rigid case itself, provided with so minus one seal packing (62, 164, 262, 362) interposed in the adjustment area and enclosed between the two portions (50, 150, 250, 350, 52, 152, 252, 352) the two portions (50, 150, 250, 350, 52, 152, 252, 352) of the rigid box (32, 132, 232, 332) each being linked by means of coupling (58, 158, 158ª, 258, 358, 60, 160, 260, 360) ensuring a secure coupling between the

Description

HERMETIC CONTAINER TO THE WATER OF ARM, EXTREMITY OR NECK TO ACCOMMODATE VALUABLE AND SMALL ARTICLES. SECURE TO HUMAN MEMBERS. OR THE NECK OF DOGS AND OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS The present invention relates to an article comprised of a water-tight container for being fastened by means of a band to the hips or other members or, similar to a collar, for the neck of domestic animals. The container is provided with a water-tight seal and allows the article to be given a particularly flat ellipsoidal cross-sectional shape or the like, to result in less discomfort in use. The container is normally inserted in a suitable case, either in the belt or hip band that encloses it, allowing the transport thereof, since it is firmly attached to one of the limbs or the neck of animals. Such an invention is suitable for solving transportation problems in markedly humid environments, such as swimming pools, sea and lake areas, or the like, of a plurality of small items, and particularly coins, which may also be needed in the case of immersion in water or bath. Of course, such an article can also be used to transport valuable items or precious items of small size also in dry condition since the strong hold and the location to select on the body insure against pocket outbursts pocket stings and thefts It is also suitable for transporting small precious items, such as jewelry or the like, as well as necessary items, such as ingestion pills at preset times regardless of environment or location. It is well known that when transporting banknotes or small items in damp environments there are some covered containers on the market. of small tubes closed by a screw cap, which splices against an anil-0 rubber packing and provided with a cord or strap to be transported in the neck. These containers have a scale of safety and comfort decidedly modest because being the screw cap, does not allow a p perfectly uniform resistance against the an-0 gasket since, due to the angle of the screw thread, the lid does not uniformly press the O-ring, so that the Angle-0 is more pressed in a area that in an opposite area and, consequently to have a sufficient seal on all the packaging, it is necessary to overpress an area of it. Furthermore, if by distraction the lid is not completely closed, the hermetic seal is lost, rendering the operation of the container useless. , a support of _cuello does not prevent the pull or detachment of the cord with the consequent high risk of loss or theft and does not allow to have the article and its contents under continuous supervision At least the screw cap of the tubes imposes a cylindrical shape not very adequate to reduce the size with respect to the capacity of the container and does not allow any form adjustment of the container itself. Some documented attempts to solve, at least partially, are well known. The problems confronted by the present invention EP-A-0,432,635 relates to a pulse purse, which would be expected to be water-tight, comprised of an oblong cup-shaped container molded integrally with a wrist band , the cup-shaped container having a cover, connected like a book to the container itself and provided with a rounded ledge engaged in a complementary edge of the container itself to provide an interference fit, also trying to be water-tight. However the results obtained are doubtful since, despite any attempt to carefully mold the cover and the container there are some tolerances that never allow a complete seal In addition, the fact of using the same flexible material to mold the wrist band, the container and the cover, does not release the container and cover assembly from accidental stresses, due to the efforts, resulting in the loss of seal and the low practical utility of the article. For example, the document, CH-A-682,040 describes a assembly of a wrist band and a cup-shaped container provided with a sealed cover and particularly suitable for housing watches, the cover of which is secured, by means of a suitable member, to a curl of the wrist band. This approach has the main disadvantage due to the fact that the container provides the tasks of the article of both housing and hermetic sealing which, being provided by a package pressed unevenly, due to a very small articulation between the cover and the container, can not provide a perfect seal to the liquid. In addition, since due to the obligation to ensure that the cover closure is provided by a member of the bracket attached to a wrist band curl. It happens that any accidental movement of the wrist band can jeopardize the safety or efficiency of the bracket member itself. Finally less the circular cup shape of the container does not make it suitable for different items of watches. In addition to the aforementioned disadvantages, there is the fact that the sealed cover is facing outwards, so that only the force securing its closure is due to the bracket member, which is scarcely dependent from any wrist band coupling. with a member of the user. It seems that the inventor, possibly concerned about having the sealed cover of the container that can be opened without uncoupling the wrist band from the user's limb, avoids the purpose of confronting the cover inward, without realizing that an inward facing could greatly improve the closing and sealing of the cover itself due to the splice of the cover against the member.

US-A-4,566,616 discloses a container in the form of a rigid and elastic box, connectable to a housing or support, in turn fastened to a pulse or belt watch belt. The system could operate very well, although it has two main disadvantages. First, the rigid box, suitable for containing articles, is provided with a cover of very doubtful sealing capacity, for underwater uses the inventor relies mainly on the presence of an air bubble inside the box and it is possible what little helps This bubble of air in case of deep immersion or alterations due to uncontrolled movements. Second, the box is attached to the housing just along one side through forced adjustment means that do not allow secure securing in case of violent movements especially due to sports practice, so that there is a risk of removal of the box from the stand. In addition to the aforementioned disadvantages, there is also the fact that the belt is intended to hold the support against an extremity of the user but: a) does not cooperate to hold the rigid container more or less watertight to the container itself, as such the belt is inserted in the slots located near the support base, so that the only operation allowed for the belt is to hold the bottom of the support against the extremity of the user; b) does not offer any improvement for the closing and sealing of the container since it does not cooperate in keeping the cover tightly closed to water that is exposed to any accidental tension that tends to open it. It is an object of the invention of the present invention to provide a completely hermetic container whose seal is not affected by the stresses for a wrist band. Another object is to provide a container held by a wrist band although removable therefrom. The aforementioned objects are fulfilled by a container according to the invention consisting of a rigid box inserted in a case or integral support with a wrist band, characterized in that the support is as elastic as the wrist band and substantially encircles the wrist band. the box itself is complete and is provided with an opening for the forced entry of the box into the case or support and the rigid case is comprised of two portions partially fitted one inside the other and pressed tightly by the elastic support, enclosing the box rigid itself, provided with at least one sealing gasket interposed in the area of adjustment between the two portions, so that the elasticity of the support contributes in sealingly closing the rigid box. Preferably, the integral support with the pulsing strap is comprised of an elastic or resilient protection that along a first side thereof looks like a thickened peripheral frame and along a second opposite side appears a frame surrounding an opening engageable along a side opposite the frame by means of holes receiving the corresponding pins of the frame. Particularly the first side of the protection is the external one and the second side of the protection is the internal one. In a second alternative, the pins would be on the side of the fin and the holes, on the side of the frame. In a third alternative, instead of the corresponding pins and holes, fasteners could be used per jump. In a fourth alternative, a cloth band on one side and a Velcro on the opposite side, coupled together, could be used. In a fifth alternative, a spine could be used on one side and a slot on an opposite side, coupled together. In a sixth alternative, a zipper could be used. Preferably also, the rigid closure or box, having a substantially elliptical cross section, is divided transversely into two portions of substantially equal length, a first portion thereof being provided with an area having externally thin and axially extending walls, to be inserted into an elongated opening of the second portion thereof through the reduction of the walls thereof, suitable for housing the thin network area of the first portion, housed on the bottom of a first sealing pack elastic with the base of the first portion.

More preferably, the thin-walled area of the first portion houses, at the edge with the thick walls, a second elastic seal packet engageable with one of the base faces of the second portion. Alternatively, the thin-walled area of the first portion is provided on the lateral external side wall, with two parallel grooves suitable for housing two paired packs.

Particularly, the gaskets housed in the two portions of the rigid box are two rubber O-ring gaskets. In addition, the internally reduced wall area of the second portion is provided with at least one protruding spine suitable for being engaged in a corresponding slot of the externally reduced wall of the first portion. Preferably the projecting ridges of the second portion and the grooves of the first portion are two in number placed on the opposite walls. Alternatively, the two portions that form the rigid box are very different from one another in size, with a portion of longer length being the other portion of shorter length. In addition, the rigid box is provided with a peripheral groove suitable for housing a rubber gasket that operates as an additional elastic means of closure. Preferably the package is a ring-0 package having the length of the internal perimeter a little smaller than the outer perimeter of the box.

In addition, in the areas of the peripheral groove, adjacent to the joining area of the two portions of the rigid box and reinforced through thickening, to avoid bending stresses in said area.

Preferably, the securing means are two metal tubes obtained by winding a sheet of sheet around the corresponding areas of the package. Alternatively, the package, preferably an O-ring, surrounding the rigid case, can be replaced by a flexible member, although it can not be extended provided with a ring comprising a lever and a coupling. According to a different and alternative embodiment, the box, instead of consisting of two axially insertable portions one in the other, is formed by two hinged portions one in the other, similar to a snuff box, provided with reciprocal coupling means , which ensures a secure closure of the closure, and at least one seal packaging between the two portions of the box. Preferably, the sealing gaskets between the two portions of the box are two in number. Particularly, the reciprocal coupling means of the box are two gannet pins passing over an edge of a rigid edge half. In addition, the means of reciprocal coupling of the box are complemented by a flap encircling one half of the box and passing over an edge thereof.

The features of the invention will be particular and precisely defined in the appended claims forming the conductive portion of the present disclosure. However, other features and advantages thereof that will result self-evident from the following detailed description of some embodiments, given in an exemplary and non-limiting manner, provided with the included drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a view complete top of a compliance container of the present invention; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken through line 2-2 of Figure 1, with the closure flap of the external support held open: Figure 3 is the same view of Figure 2 with the flap closed; Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the external support which particularly emphasizes the closing flap; Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 5-5 of Figure 3, with the flap held closed; Figure 6 is an external view of a first embodiment of a rigid and hermetic box in accordance with the present invention; Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 7-7 of Figure 6; Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 8-8 of Figure 6; Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 9-9 of Figure 8; Figure 10 is an enlarged view of a detail indicated by the letter X in the figure; Figure 11 is a partially exploded view, partly in cross section of the same rigid and hermetic box; Figure 12 is an external front view of a second embodiment of a rigid and hermetic box in accordance with the present invention; Figure 13 is a side view of the rigid and hermetic box illustrated in Figure 12; Figure 14 is an end view of the same rigid and hermetic box illustrated in Figure 12; Figure 15 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the same rigid and hermetic box illustrated in Figure 12 in the closed state: Figure 16 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the same rigid and hermetic box illustrated in figure 12 in the open stadium: Figure 17 is a partial enlarged view of a detail of Figure 15 showing the insertion of a male portion of the rigid case into a corresponding female portion thereof in the closed state: Figure 18 is a partial enlarged view of a detail of figure 16 showing the insertion of a male portion of the rigid box into a corresponding female portion thereof in the open state; Figure 19 is a partial external view of the particular male coupling of the rigid box of fig. 12; Figure 20 is an external front view of a third embodiment of the rigid and hermetic box in accordance with the present invention; Figure 21 is a side view of the rigid and hermetic box illustrated in fig. twenty; Figure 22 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the same rigid hermetic box of Fig. 20 in the closed state; Figure 23 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the same rigid hermetic box of Figure 22 in the open state; Fig. 24 is a partial elongated view of a detail of Fig. 22 showing the insertion of a male portion within the rigid box into a corresponding female portion in the closed state; Figure 25 is a partial elongated view of a detail of Figure 23 showing the insertion of the male portion of the rigid case into a corresponding female portion in the open state; Figure 26 is a partial external view of a particular male coupling of the rigid box of fig. twenty; Figure 27 is a schematic front view of an elastic member, similar to the O-ring package 74 that closes the rigid box of the first embodiment of the invention to be applied to the rigid boxes of the second and third modes, illustrated mainly in the respective figures 12 and 20; Figure 28 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 28-28 of Figure 27; Figure 29 is a schematic view of an alternative closure member consisting of a flexible, though substantially non-stretchable, wire provided with a ring comprising a lever and a coupling. Figure 30 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 30-30 of Figure 29; Figure 31 is an enlarged view of the closing eye of the member of FIG. 29 illustrated in closed state; Figure 32 is an elongated view of a locking ring of the member of fig. 29 illustrated in the open state; Figure 33 is a side enlarged view of the locking eye of the member of figure 29 illustrated in the open state; Figure 34 is a view of an open top view of a fourth embodiment of the rigid hermetic enclosure according to the invention consisting of two longitudinally spaced boxes connected along a longer side by means of hinges and provided on the opposite side of the coupling closure means; Figure 35 is an open bottom view of the same fourth embodiment of the rigid hermetic box according to the invention; Figure 36 is a closed top view of the same fourth embodiment of the rigid hermetic box according to the invention; Figure 37 is a closed bottom view of the same fourth embodiment of the rigid hermetic box according to the invention; Figure 38 illustrates a closed side view, on the hinge side, of the embodiment of the rigid hermetic box of Figure 36; Figure 39 is a closed side view, on the side of the coupling means, of the embodiment of the rigid hermetic box of fig. 36; Figure 40 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the closed box of Figs. 36 and 37 taken along line 40-40 of FIG. 37; Figure 41 is a cross-sectional view of the closed box of Figs. 36 and 37 taken along lines 41-41 of FIG. 37; Figure 42 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the open box of Figs. 34 and 35 taken along the line 42-42 of FIG. 3. 4; Figure 43 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the open box of Figs. 34 and 35 taken along line 43-43 of FIG. 3. 4; Figure 44 is a closed top view of a rigid hermetic box in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the invention; Figure 45 is a closed end view of the same box according to the fifth embodiment of the invention; Figure 46 is a bottom closed view of the box according to the fifth embodiment of the invention; Figure 47 is a closed view, along a hinge side, of the box according to the fifth embodiment of the invention; Figure 48 is a closed view, along the side of the closing coupling means, of the box according to the fifth embodiment of the invention; Figure 49 is a view, along the same side of fig. 48, showing a closing flap that is decoupled to initiate the opening; Figure 50 is an open top view of a rigid hermetic box in accordance with the fifth embodiment of the invention; Figure 51 is an open bottom view of the same rigid hermetic box in accordance with the fifth embodiment of the invention; Figure 52 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the closed case in accordance with the fifth embodiment of the invention taken along line 52-52 of FIG. 44; Figure 53 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the closed case according to the fifth embodiment of the invention taken along line 53-53 of FIG. 44; Figure 54 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the open box in accordance with the fifth embodiment of the invention taken along line 54-54 of FIG. fifty; and Figure 55 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the open box in accordance with the fifth embodiment of the invention taken along line 55-55 of FIG. 50. Referring to Figures 1 to 5, it is noted that a container 10 in accordance with the present invention comprises a wrist band 12, connected to a hollow case or support 14 and, comprises a left strap portion 16, provided with a ring 18 and bridges 20 and 22, and a right belt portion 24 provided with an orifice line 26 suitable for coupling the ring 18 present at the end of the left belt portion 16 and suitable for sliding within the bridges 20 and 22 already mentioned. The hollow support 14 comprises an outer cover portion 28 terminating with an internal fin 30, which defines the recess of the support 14 suitable for holding inside the rigid water-tight box 32 and, provided with holes 34, engageable by pins or similar protrusions 36 emerging from an edge 38 of the cover portion 28 facing against the outer end of the fin 30. As is particularly visible in FIG. 4, the outer cover portion 28 comprises two head areas 40 connected by the side wall 42 to which the fin 30 is fastened with the fastening holes 34. The head areas 40 cooperate with the side walls, such as the side wall 42 shown in FIG. 4, to form the outer cover portion 28 which houses in its recess the rigid, water-tight case 32. As is particularly visible in FIG. 5, the rigid, water-tight case 32 is closed on all of its faces by the outer cover portion 28 which helps to prevent any accidental opening. Considering in full Figures 1 to 5, it is noted that the rigid water-tight box 32 can easily be inserted into the recess of the cover portion 28 when the wing 30 is pushed, leaving a free entrance to the recess itself. Once the box 32 has been housed, it is sufficient to close the flap 30 which engages the holes 34 in the pins or projections 36 of the edge 38 to obtain a secure hold of the box 32 to the strap 12. Any fastening of the strap 12 an end also contributes to fastening the box to the strap since the pressures due to the fastening of the strap 12 push the box against the cover portion 28. relieving, at least partially, the flap 30 from the obligation to hold the box 32. Referring now to figures 6 to 11, it is fully understood how the rigid water-tight box 32 is made. This box 32 is comprised of two hollow protections 50 and 52, of which the first protection 50, illustrated in the upper part, it is provided with a sleeve extension 54, which has an external wall reduction, suitable to be inserted in a corresponding seat 56 lowered in the second shield 52, which has a reduction of internal wall. Of course, the sleeve extension 54 slides with some precision into the seat 56 and further, to ensure a forced hold of the sleeve 54 in the seat 56, the inner wall of the seat 54 having a protruding spine 58 engaged in a corresponding slot 60 is present in the side wall of the sleeve 54. At the edge of the sleeve 54 with the outer wall of the shield 50 is housed a first O-ring pack 62 which remains confined therein when the box 32 is closed, providing a first area of hermetic seal. A slot 64 in the base of the seat 54 houses a second O-ring gasket 66, also confined thereto, providing a second seal area. It is readily understood that, since all pressures of interest to the rigid water-tight case 32 are directed in a substantially perpendicular manner with respect to the longitudinal axis 70 thereof, there are substantially no forces capable of removing the sleeve 54 from the seat 56. since the protruding ridges 58 on opposite walls of the sleeve 54 of the shield 50 prevent a separation of the protections, unless a pressure is applied to the shield 50 to remove the slots 60 from the loins 58 of the shield 52 and the two protections 50 and 52 are purposely pulled by reciprocal removal, to open the case 32. In addition, it is possible to add safety securing means, which contribute to joining together the protections 50 and 52 in the form of a groove. peripheral 72 suitable for receiving an elastic member acting by pulling, for example on an O-ring package 74 which has the length of the internal perimeter a slightly shorter than the outer perimeter of the groove 72, which further contributes to closing the box 32. The use and operation of the water-tight container according to the present invention is easy to explain. When an article is for insertion in the rigid and water-tight box 32, it is removed from the recess of the support 14. simply by opening the flap 30 through the uncoupling of its holes 34 from the projections 36 of the edge 38 and forcibly removing the box 32. to overcome the restrictions imposed by the support 14, which is made of resilient material (for example an elastomer). Once the box 32 has been removed from the support recess 14, it can be opened by reciprocally removing the two protections 50 and 52. In the open box the articles to be protected are inserted and then closed again by simply joining the two protections 50 and 52 until the loins 58 enter the slots 60, determining the defined jump closure of the case 32 The closure of the case 32 can be further ensured by inserting an elastic band, in the form of an O-ring package 74, into the peripheral groove 72 of the case 32. The case actually closed 32 is reinserted in the recess of the case 14, connecting the case 32 to the belt 12 and thereby obtaining the complete container 10 ready to be fastened to a body end or member. Of course, in order to extract something from the box 32 supported by the belt 12, an inverted operation is carried out in a logical manner with respect to the one described above. Reference is made to figures 12 to 55 which refer to different variations in the modality of the rigid and water-tight box as a whole and in its components, when applicable, by means of the same reference numbers given above, preceded by the respective numbers 1, 2, 3, etc. A first variation of the case 132 is illustrated in FIGS. 12 to 19. This rigid water tight case 132 is comprised of two hollow protections 150 and 152 of which a first protection 150, described below, is provided with an extension of sleeve 154, having an external wall reduction, suitable for being inserted in a corresponding seat 156 located in the second guard -152. which has an internal wall reduction. Of course, the sleeve extension 154 slides with some precision into the seat 1 56 and further to ensure a forced restriction of the sleeve 154 in the seat 156, the inner wall of the seat 156 is provided with one or more protruding ridges 158 attached in one or more corresponding grooves 160 in the side walls of the sleeve 1 54. A groove 164 in the base of the seat 156 houses an O-ring pack 166, restricted therein, providing an airtight seal area. This box 132, different from that of the box 32 illustrated in Figures 6 to 11, has approximately the peripheral groove 172, which corresponds to the groove 72 of the box 32, some of the thickened areas 180, 182 suitable for accommodating means of tightening specific to an elastic band or similar cord, to be slid in the peripheral groove 172, as will be explained with reference to Figures 27 to 33. It is noted that the two protections 150 and 152 have at their poles depressions 184 and 186, respectively, as deep as the peripheral groove 172, which has the self-evident purpose of assisting in the removal of an elastic band or packing possibly located in the slot 172. Reference is made to Figures 20 to 26 which illustrate a third embodiment of the rigid box and hermetic in accordance with the invention. This third embodiment of the rigid and hermetic box is very similar to the second embodiment of which differs only because, instead of having a shield 152 only a slot 164 suitable for housing an O-ring packing 166 on the seat-base 156, has two parallel grooves 168 and 170 on the sleeve 154 of the shield 150 and, on the same sleeve 154, one or more protruding ridges 158a coupled in one or more grooves 160a in the seat 156 or the shield 152. Of course, the two parallel grooves 168 and 170 house two O-ring gaskets (not shown). Also, the third embodiment of Figs. 20 to 26 is provided with the same thickened areas 180 and 182 that appear in the second embodiment and have the same purpose. All other components of the third embodiment of the invention are indicated by the same numbers of the components of the second embodiment since they are structurally and operationally identical or similar. In Figs. 27 and 28 a cord 174 is illustrated in the form of an elastic package, as an O-ring, provided with two small sealing tubes 176 thus positioned to be inserted in the slot 172 of the protections 150 and 152 just between the thickened areas 180 and 182, to provide a tightness of the junction of the two protections 150 and 152 to avoid any accidental separation due to bending between the two protections. Preferably, the two compression tubes 176 are applied to an O-ring package by winding two cylindrical laminations. These laminations may be of any rigid material deformable through winding, such as plastic or metal sheets. Particularly preferred metal alloys for this purpose are the stainless steels commonly used in the industry. An alternative bead is illustrated in Figs. 29 to 33 This cord consists of a flexible single wire, although not extendable or cord 190 that can be made of a plastic material, although it is preferred in a metallic alloy, such as stainless steel, for reasons of self-evident inalterability. In a manner analogous to elastic cord 174, the wire or cord is also provided with two cushion tubes 191 made in the same manner and from the same material as sealing tubes 176 of cord 174. For fastening cord 190, which by nature it is not extendable, a clamping ring 192 is used similar to some rings used to fasten metal eyelet watch straps. This fastening eye 192 is shown completely closed in fig. 31 and completely open in Figures 32 and 33, where it is illustrated in a top view and a side view respectively. The ring 192 is connected to the cord 190 by means of folded areas fingers 185 and 196 and consists of three joined members 192a, 192b and 192c connected to each other by means of hinges 193 and 194, to allow the release and clamping of the ring 192 and member 192b is provided with a leg 198 to allow locking of ring 192, once clamped, as illustrated in FIG. 31. Reference is made to Figs. 34 to 43 which refer to a fourth embodiment of the invention comprising a rigid, water-tight box 232 formed by two half boxes 250 and 252 connected by two hinges 254, to form a box similar to a snuff box. The half box 250 is provided with two resilient hooks 256, engageable in corresponding seats 258 in a half box 252, to provide closure of the box 232. The half box 252 is provided with a sleeve 260 connected by a semi-cylindrical groove 262 to the body of box. Of course, this slot 262 is suitable for housing a seal package that is pressed by an external plane 264 of the box means 250, whose case is also provided with an internal plane 266 that defines a slot 268 suitable for housing a seal package. pressed by the upper area of the sleeve 260. It is understood that such a system of double packages, housed in respective grooves 262 and 268, allows an absolutely hermetic seal of the box 232, once it has been closed. Reference is made to Figs. 44 to 55 which relate to a fifth embodiment of the invention comprising a rigid and water-tight box 332 formed by two half boxes 350 and 352, connected by two packages 354, to form a box similar to a snuff box. The half box 350 is provided with two resilient hooks 356, engageable in corresponding seats 358 in the half box 352 to provide closure of the box 332. The half box 352 is provided with a sleeve 360 connected by means of a half cylinder groove. 362 to the body of the box. Of course, this groove 362 is suitable for housing a seal package that is pressed by the external plane 364 of the half case 350, whose half case is also provided with an internal plane 366 delimiting a groove 368 suitable for housing a package of seal pressed by the upper part of the sleeve 360 It is understood that such double packaging system, housed in the respective slots 362 and 368, allows the absolutely hermetic seal of the box 332, once it is closed.

The fifth embodiment of the rigid water-tight case 332 is further provided with an additional safety locking system consisting of a flap 370 which encircles, in the closed position, the lower half case 352. This flap 370 is connected by means of a hinge 357 and is coupled to the half case 352 by means of a hook 372 that engages an outer edge 374 of the half case 352. In order not to exit the form from the lower case half 352, the flap 370 is housed in a reduced area 380 on the outer wall of the half box 352. What has been described and illustrated are only some embodiments of the present invention not to be understood in a limiting sense. In fact, someone with experience in the art can devise, from the reading of the previous description, variations and logically equivalent changes to be covered by the appended claims.

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1. CLAIMS 1. The water-tight container, attachable to limbs and similar members, consisting of a rigid box (32, 132, 232, 332) inserted inside in a case or support (14) integral with a wrist band (12), characterized in that the support (14) is as resilient as the wrist band (12) and completely encloses the box itself (32, 132, 232, 332) and is provided with an opening for the forced entry of the box (32, 132, 232, 332) in the case or support (14) and the rigid case (32, 132, 232, 332) is comprised of two portions (50, 150, 250, 350; 52, 152, 252, 352), partially adjusted one on the other and pressed tightly by the resilient support (14), which surrounds the rigid box, provided with at least one seal packing interposed between the two portions (50, 150, 250, 350; 52, 152, 252, 352), so that the resilience of the support (14) contributes to the closure being sealed form the rigid case (32, 132, 232, 332).
2. 2. The water-tight container, as in claim 1, characterized in that the case (14) comprises the means for fastening the wrist band (12) to the rigid case (32, 132, 232. 332), of an elastic protection that on the first side appears as a peripheral thickened frame and on a second side appears as a frame around an opening closed by a substantially rectangular fin (30), hinged on a long side along the frame and coupled , at the opposite long end, to the frame by means of the holes (34) receiving the corresponding pins (36) inserted in the frame.
3. 3. The water-tight container, as in claim 2, characterized in that the first side of the elastic protection is the external one and the second side of the elastic protection is the internal one.
4. 4. The water-tight container, as in claim 2, characterized in that the first side of the elastic protection is the internal and the second side of the elastic protection is the external. The water-tight container, as in claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the pins (36) can be inserted on the side of the fin (30) and the holes (34) on the side of the frame. The water-tight container, as in claims 2 to 4, characterized in that instead of the pins (36) and the related holes (34), a snap fastener can be provided. The water-tight container, as in claims 2 to 4, characterized in that for the closure of the fin (30) a cloth strip is provided, on one side and, a Velcro on the opposite side, which are coupled together. 8. The water-tight container, as in the claims 2 to 4, characterized in that a spine on one side and a related slot on the opposite side are provided for closing the flap (30). 9. The water-tight container, as in claims 2 to 4, characterized in that for closing the flap (30) a slide fastener is provided. The water-tight container, as in claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the rigid box (32), having a substantially elliptical cross section, is divided transversely into two substantially equal length portions (50, 52), one first portion (50) being provided with an area (54) having externally reduced, axially extending walls, which houses at the edge with the thicker walls an elastic seal gasket (62) engaged by a base face of a second related portion (52) and second portion (52) is provided with an elongate seat (56), provided through the internal reduction of the walls thereof, suitable for housing the reduced wall area (54) of the first portion (50). which houses on the bottom an elastic seal gasket (66) coupled with the base of the first portion (50). 11. The water-tight container, as in the claim 10, characterized in that the gaskets (62, 64) housed in the two portions of the rigid box (32) are rubber O-ring gaskets. 12. The airtight container to water, as in the claim 11, characterized in that the internally reduced wall area (56) of the second portion (52) is provided with at least one projecting ridge (58) suitable for coupling a corresponding slot (60) of the externally reduced wall area (54). ) of the first portion (50) 13 The water-tight container, as in claim 12, characterized in that the ridges (58) protruding from the second portion (52) and the grooves (60) of the first portion (50) ) are two in number and placed on opposite sides. The water-tight container, as in the preceding claims, characterized in that the two portions (50, 52) forming the rigid protection (32) are very different from one another in size, a portion of greater length and the another portion of shorter length 15 The water-tight container, as in the previous claims, characterized in that the rigid box (32) is provided with a peripheral groove or groove (72) suitable for housing a rubber gasket (74) that operates as elastic holding means 16 The water-tight container, as in the claim 15, characterized in that the package (74) is an annulus-0 gasket having the internal perimeter a little smaller than the outer perimeter of the protection (32). 17 The water-tight container, as in the claim 16, characterized in that the gasket-0 (174) is provided with lateral sealing means (176) insertable in areas of the peripheral groove (172) adjacent to reinforced areas (10, 182) of the two portions ( 150, 152) of the rigid box to prevent flexing of those areas. The water-tight container, as in claim 17, characterized in that the tightening means (176) are two small rigid tubes obtained by winding a sheet of laminate around the corresponding areas of the package (174). The water-tight container, as in claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the packing surrounding the rigid box (132) can be replaced by a flexible, though not extendable, wire member (190), provided with a retaining ring (192) having a lever and coupling. 20. The water-tight container, as in claim 1, characterized in that the box (232, 332), instead of comprising two axially insertable portions one in the other, is comprised of two portions (250, 252; 350, 352) hinged together, similar to snuff boxes, provided with reciprocal coupling means (256, 258, 356, 358), which ensure the sealed closure of the box (232; 332) and at least one packaging for sealing between the two portions (250, 252; 350, 352) of the box. The water-tight container, as in claim-20, characterized in that the seal packages between the two portions (2550, 252; 350, 352) of the box are in number two. 22. The water-tight container, as in claims 20 to 21, characterized in that the means of reciprocal coupling of the box consist of two hook tails (256, 356) passing over an edge (258, 358) of a half of the rigid box (232, 332). 23. The water-tight container, as in claims 20 to 21, characterized in that the reciprocal coupling means (356, 358) of the box (332) are complemented by a fin (370) completely enclosing one half (352). ) of the box and that passes over an edge of it.