WO2004063821A3 - Snapping and hinging arrangements, watches and associated methods - Google Patents

Snapping and hinging arrangements, watches and associated methods Download PDF

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WO2004063821A3
WO2004063821A3 PCT/US2004/000336 US2004000336W WO2004063821A3 WO 2004063821 A3 WO2004063821 A3 WO 2004063821A3 US 2004000336 W US2004000336 W US 2004000336W WO 2004063821 A3 WO2004063821 A3 WO 2004063821A3
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snapping
watches
associated methods
assembly
hinging arrangements
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PCT/US2004/000336
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Stephanie Kraus
Chris Heatherly
Randal Ouye
Julie Nishioka
John Holland
Jeffrey Sand
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Disney Entpr Inc
Stephanie Kraus
Chris Heatherly
Randal Ouye
Julie Nishioka
John Holland
Jeffrey Sand
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Application filed by Disney Entpr Inc, Stephanie Kraus, Chris Heatherly, Randal Ouye, Julie Nishioka, John Holland, Jeffrey Sand filed Critical Disney Entpr Inc
Priority to EP04700640.8A priority Critical patent/EP1594381B1/en
Priority to EP10185960.1A priority patent/EP2319347B1/en
Priority to JP2006500834A priority patent/JP2006519036A/en
Publication of WO2004063821A2 publication Critical patent/WO2004063821A2/en
Publication of WO2004063821A3 publication Critical patent/WO2004063821A3/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet
    • 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
    • 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
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/20—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/2071—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like with the two ends of the strap or chain overlapping each other and fastened by an action perpendicularly to the main plane of these two ends
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44D—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES OR SLIDE FASTENERS, AND TO JEWELLERY, BRACELETS OR OTHER PERSONAL ADORNMENTS
    • A44D2203/00—Fastening by use of magnets

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Adornments (AREA)
  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
  • Electric Clocks (AREA)
  • Electromechanical Clocks (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
  • Piezo-Electric Or Mechanical Vibrators, Or Delay Or Filter Circuits (AREA)

Abstract

A magnet assembly connectable to a metal assembly in an engaging fashion, a metal assembly connectable with the magnet assembly in an engaging fashion and a snapping mechanism comprising the magnet assembly and the metal assembly are disclosed, to be used with a strap and a watch case. A leaf spring element and a base element to be used with a watch case are also disclosed, together with manufacturing processes and a system and method to teach the concept of time.
PCT/US2004/000336 2003-01-07 2004-01-07 Snapping and hinging arrangements, watches and associated methods WO2004063821A2 (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP04700640.8A EP1594381B1 (en) 2003-01-07 2004-01-07 Watch strap
EP10185960.1A EP2319347B1 (en) 2003-01-07 2004-01-07 Snapping and hinging arrangements for watches
JP2006500834A JP2006519036A (en) 2003-01-07 2004-01-07 Snap and hinge placement, watches and related methods

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US43875503P 2003-01-07 2003-01-07
US60/438,755 2003-01-07
US51666103P 2003-10-31 2003-10-31
US60/516,661 2003-10-31

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WO2004063821A2 WO2004063821A2 (en) 2004-07-29
WO2004063821A3 true WO2004063821A3 (en) 2005-01-13

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EP2679113B1 (en) 2012-06-27 2014-12-17 The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd. Magnetic clasp
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US4571199A (en) * 1982-03-29 1986-02-18 Kabushiki Kaisha Bandai Wrist watch type container for toy robot or the like
US4941236A (en) * 1989-07-06 1990-07-17 Timex Corporation Magnetic clasp for wristwatch strap
US5701640A (en) * 1994-03-07 1997-12-30 Locher; Hans Apparatus for closing wrist straps
US6598271B2 (en) * 2000-12-26 2003-07-29 Yamato Trading Nire Co. Ltd. Clasp

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US2654929A (en) * 1950-05-19 1953-10-13 Hans J Feibelman Separable connector for bracelets and the like
US2637887A (en) * 1950-07-21 1953-05-12 Goodman Magnetic jewelry clasp
US4571199A (en) * 1982-03-29 1986-02-18 Kabushiki Kaisha Bandai Wrist watch type container for toy robot or the like
US4941236A (en) * 1989-07-06 1990-07-17 Timex Corporation Magnetic clasp for wristwatch strap
US5701640A (en) * 1994-03-07 1997-12-30 Locher; Hans Apparatus for closing wrist straps
US6598271B2 (en) * 2000-12-26 2003-07-29 Yamato Trading Nire Co. Ltd. Clasp

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EP1594381A4 (en) 2006-05-31
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EP2319347B1 (en) 2019-11-27
EP2319347A3 (en) 2014-07-09
EP1594381A2 (en) 2005-11-16
JP2006519036A (en) 2006-08-24
EP1594381B1 (en) 2017-09-27

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