Apparatus and methods for attachment and detachment of watch straps
AssigneeMovado Group, Inc.
InventorRene Droux
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for attachment and detachment of watch straps are provided. The apparatus and methods of the present invention may be used to attach a strap to and detach a strap from a watch having a strap attached by a compressible spring bar. In some embodiments, the invention may include a tool for attaching and detaching the strap that has a base and a blade. The base may support the watch and the blade may protrude from the base to compress the spring bar and release it from the body of the watch. The blade may have a notch for engaging the spring bar.
Claims21
A tool for attaching and detaching a strap from a watch, the strap being attached to the watch by a spring bar, the tool comprising:
- a base for supporting the watch;
- and
- a blade for compressing the spring bar, wherein the blade protrudes from the base.
A method for detaching a strap from a watch, the strap being attached to the watch by a spring bar, the method comprising:
- placing the watch on a surface of a base;
- and
- separating the spring bar from the watch using a first blade protruding from the base.
A method for attaching a strap to a watch using a spring bar, the method comprising:
- placing the watch on a surface of a base;
- and
- joining the spring bar to the watch using a first blade protruding from the base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.