US2986795A - Expanding attachment for watch bands - Google Patents

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US2986795A
US2986795A US850672A US85067259A US2986795A US 2986795 A US2986795 A US 2986795A US 850672 A US850672 A US 850672A US 85067259 A US85067259 A US 85067259A US 2986795 A US2986795 A US 2986795A
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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
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
    • A44C5/145—Hooks
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/47—Strap-end-attaching devices
    • Y10T24/4782—Watch strap

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  • FIGURE 1 is a side elevational view of a Wrist watch and band incorporating the structure of this invention
  • FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of the exterior housing forming a part of this structure
  • FIGURE 3 is a perspective view of the internal telescoping element forming a portion of the structure of this invention.
  • FIGURE 4 is an end elevational view showing the two telescoping members in a unitary relationship
  • FIGURE 5 is a sectional view showing the telescoping members in a unitary relationship and showing the position of the spring within;
  • FIGURE 6 is a plan View of the clip used to secure the band to the expansible element of this invention.
  • FIGURE 7 shows a preferred manner of assembling the watch band and the telescoping member of FIGURE 3 using the clip of FIGURE 6.
  • this invention incorporates means for securing a non-expansible watch band to one lateral edge of a wrist watch casing (preferably to both lateral edges) and comprises a member having telescoping parts which is readily secured at one end to the pin along the lateral edge of a Watch and at the opposite end to a wrist watch band, especially a leather, metal or non-elastic fabric band.
  • the exterior housing of the telescopic unit has a supporting member at one end which is directly attached to the watch casing about the aforementioned pin. Extending outwardly from the support are a pair of inturned, parallel, U-shaped tracks.
  • the internal element of the telescopic unit is of suflicient width to bridge the gap between the tracks and ride relatively freely therein.
  • the element is a generally hollow body having open sides and an open middle and having a back member of an appropriate Width to fit between the flanges of the U-shaped members. Extending outwardly from the back member is means for securing thereto a watch band of conventional leather or fabric.
  • a pin extends across the space between the tracks at the end thereof opposite and farthest removed from the track support, the pin providing an abuttment which prevents the telescoping elements from being pulled apart.
  • a resilient element such as a piece of sponge rubber or a coil spring which urges the elements into a telescoped position and resists extension of the internal element beyond the housing end.
  • FIGURE 1 a wrist watch case 10 having flange-mounted pins 12 providing means for securing a conventional strap thereto.
  • the non-expansible strap 14 is a unitary structure lacking the conventional buckle and tongue, and has secured at the opposite ends thereof the elements of this invention, generally 16, which provide means for securing the wrist band to the lateral edge or edges of the watch case.
  • the means for attaching the non-elastic band to the case comprises a support 18 of about the same width as pin 12.
  • a hook 20 runs the entire width of the support, and is easily crimped about a pin 12.
  • hook 20 Extending outwardly from the support 18 are elements 22, which, viewed from an end as in FIGURE 4, are generally U-shaped and hence provide tracks within which the telescoping inner member 24 rides.
  • This telescoping element has a back 26 of sufficient depth to ride freely within the tracks of extensions 22.
  • the outwardly extending, curved base plate 28 Secured to the back 26 is the outwardly extending, curved base plate 28, having a slot 30 at the far end thereof.
  • the top plate 32 Also secured at right angles to the back 26 is the top plate 32, preferably having an integral, downwardly extending front flange 34.
  • Member 24 thus constitutes a unit having open sides and a hollow middle.
  • FIGURES 5 and 6 show a convenient means for securing the one piece leather or fabric strap 14 to the expansible element 16.
  • the clip 50 consists of a main body portion having a pair of notches 52 along either longitudinal edge thereof and a pair of ears 54 at the opposite end thereof.
  • the main body portion of the clip is passed through slot 30, ears 54 are passed through suitable holes in the leather, as shown in FIGURE 6, the main body portion of the clip is folded down upon the leather and the ears are crimped over upon one another so that they are retained in place by slots 52.
  • the clip may also be used to secure a medallion and other ornamentation to the wrist band, if desired.
  • Means for securing a watch band to one lateral edge of a wrist watch case comprising: a member having means at one end thereof for securing said member to the said wrist band, and means at the other end thereof for securing the said member to the said lateral edge of the wrist watch case, said member including spaced parallel, inturned tracks extending outwardly from a support therefor, said support being normally adjacent the watch case and secured thereto; a sliding element of sufiicient width to bridge the space between said inturned tracks and slide freely therein, said sliding element being a generally hollow body having open sides and an open middle, and having a back member bridging the space between the said tracks; means on that end of said sliding element farthest removed from said back for attaching said sliding element to a watch band; a pin extending between said tracks at the end thereof opposite the support therefor; and a resilient member mounted within said hollow sliding element between said back of said sliding element and said pin, said resilient member tending to maintain the said pin and the said back of said sliding element in a distant
  • the means for attaching said element to the said watch band comprises a plate extending from said back member, said plate having a slot therein and a clip for registry with said slot, said clip having a pair of cars on one end thereof for passing through holes in the said watch band, and means integral with the said clip for anchoring the said ears in a folded position, said band and said attaching means being so assembled.

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US868899A (en) * 1907-03-25 1907-10-22 Sanford E West Garment-supporter.
US1653058A (en) * 1926-08-16 1927-12-20 J F Sturdy S Sons Co Bracelet hook

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US868899A (en) * 1907-03-25 1907-10-22 Sanford E West Garment-supporter.
US1653058A (en) * 1926-08-16 1927-12-20 J F Sturdy S Sons Co Bracelet hook

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