Watch
AssigneeP.S.L. Limited
InventorsPaul So Wing Keung, Leung Chun Fai, Tam Wing Hong
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Abstract
A watch having a band formed from a bistable spring is described. The band automatically wraps to or coils around a wrist, arm, or other limb of an individual wearing the watch. The band is formed from the bistable spring, which includes an extended configuration and a coiled configuration. The band forms a first portion and a second portion. An outer layer covers at least a portion of the bistable spring. The watch includes a watch module to display time data. A housing receives the watch module. The housing is integral with the outer layer. The housing is positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band.
Claims20
A watch, comprising:
- a band comprising a bistable spring, wherein the band includes an extended configuration and a coiled configuration;
- the band forming a first portion and a second portion;
- an outer layer that covers at least a portion of the bistable spring;
- a watch module to display time data;
- a housing that receives the watch module, wherein the housing is integral with the outer layer;
- and,
- the housing positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band.
A band to hold an electronic device, comprising:
- a band comprising a bistable spring;
- the band forming a first portion and a second portion;
- an outer layer that covers at least a portion of the bistable spring;
- a housing to receive an electronic device, wherein the housing is integral with the outer layer;
- the housing is positioned between the first portion and the second portion of the band;
- the housing forms an upper cavity and a lower cavity;
- and,
- the upper cavity comprising a deformable or resilient opening.
A method of manufacturing a watch, comprising:
- providing a bistable spring;
- molding an outer layer and a housing around the bistable spring to cover at least a portion of the bistable spring, wherein the housing is integral with the outer layer;
- the housing comprising a cavity that receives a watch module;
- deforming an opening of the housing to insert the watch module into the cavity;
- and,
- inserting the watch module into the cavity of the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.