EP1594381A4 - Snapping and hinging arrangements, watches and associated methods - Google Patents
Snapping and hinging arrangements, watches and associated methodsInfo
- Publication number
- EP1594381A4 EP1594381A4 EP04700640A EP04700640A EP1594381A4 EP 1594381 A4 EP1594381 A4 EP 1594381A4 EP 04700640 A EP04700640 A EP 04700640A EP 04700640 A EP04700640 A EP 04700640A EP 1594381 A4 EP1594381 A4 EP 1594381A4
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- snapping
- watches
- associated methods
- hinging arrangements
- hinging
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
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Classifications
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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
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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
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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
- A44C5/18—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
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- 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)
- Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
- Electric Clocks (AREA)
- Electromechanical Clocks (AREA)
- Piezo-Electric Or Mechanical Vibrators, Or Delay Or Filter Circuits (AREA)
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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EP10185960.1A EP2319347B1 (en) | 2003-01-07 | 2004-01-07 | Snapping and hinging arrangements for watches |
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US43875503P | 2003-01-07 | 2003-01-07 | |
US438755P | 2003-01-07 | ||
US51666103P | 2003-10-31 | 2003-10-31 | |
US516661P | 2003-10-31 | ||
PCT/US2004/000336 WO2004063821A2 (en) | 2003-01-07 | 2004-01-07 | Snapping and hinging arrangements, watches and associated methods |
Related Child Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP10185960.1A Division EP2319347B1 (en) | 2003-01-07 | 2004-01-07 | Snapping and hinging arrangements for watches |
EP10185960.1A Division-Into EP2319347B1 (en) | 2003-01-07 | 2004-01-07 | Snapping and hinging arrangements for watches |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1594381A2 EP1594381A2 (en) | 2005-11-16 |
EP1594381A4 true EP1594381A4 (en) | 2006-05-31 |
EP1594381B1 EP1594381B1 (en) | 2017-09-27 |
Family
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Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP04700640.8A Expired - Lifetime EP1594381B1 (en) | 2003-01-07 | 2004-01-07 | Watch strap |
EP10185960.1A Expired - Lifetime EP2319347B1 (en) | 2003-01-07 | 2004-01-07 | Snapping and hinging arrangements for watches |
Family Applications After (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP10185960.1A Expired - Lifetime EP2319347B1 (en) | 2003-01-07 | 2004-01-07 | Snapping and hinging arrangements for watches |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
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EP (2) | EP1594381B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2006519036A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2004063821A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2011103317A1 (en) * | 2010-02-17 | 2011-08-25 | Art Technology Limited | Timepiece with twist restricted flexible display |
CN102841535B (en) * | 2011-06-23 | 2014-04-30 | 广州三星通信技术研究有限公司 | Electronic device capable of providing time information and time information providing method |
EP2679113B1 (en) | 2012-06-27 | 2014-12-17 | The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd. | Magnetic clasp |
KR101538773B1 (en) * | 2015-01-21 | 2015-07-24 | 백미옥 | A smart shoes with tightening means, humidity sensing function and tracing position |
Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1020334A (en) * | 1963-04-24 | 1966-02-16 | Kangol Helmets Ltd | Improvements in or relating to buckles |
US4458395A (en) * | 1981-05-18 | 1984-07-10 | Yoshihiro Aoki | Magnet clasp |
DE3503389A1 (en) * | 1985-02-01 | 1986-10-23 | Bruno 7075 Mutlangen Hinderberger | Fastener for clothing |
EP1080655A2 (en) * | 1999-09-03 | 2001-03-07 | TARMO CO. Ltd. | Magnetic fasteners |
Family Cites Families (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB190926723A (en) * | 1909-11-17 | 1910-10-20 | Sigmund Pulzer | An Improved Watch Holder for use in connection with Bracelets, Wrist Straps or the like. |
US2094322A (en) * | 1936-03-23 | 1937-09-28 | Illinois Watch Case Co | Vanity case |
US2512992A (en) * | 1947-07-16 | 1950-06-27 | Schlumberger Inc | Combined watchcase and band therefor |
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 |
US3774710A (en) | 1970-07-17 | 1973-11-27 | Saab Scania Ab | Sound-proofing installation system for vehicle power units |
CH529529A (en) * | 1971-10-21 | 1972-10-31 | Sandoz Charles | Clasp for bracelet or necklace |
GB2112549A (en) * | 1981-12-24 | 1983-07-20 | Textron Inc | Electronic watch assembly |
AU551205B2 (en) * | 1982-03-29 | 1986-04-17 | Bandai K.K. | Toy robot having timepiece in torso |
US4941236A (en) | 1989-07-06 | 1990-07-17 | Timex Corporation | Magnetic clasp for wristwatch strap |
CH687117A5 (en) * | 1994-03-07 | 1996-09-30 | Hans Dr H C Locher | Device for a clasp for bracelets. |
ITMI981150A1 (en) | 1998-05-22 | 1999-11-22 | Sama S P A | MAGNETIC CLOSURE DEVICE FOR LEATHER GOODS AND SIMILAR CLOTHING |
JP2002191410A (en) * | 2000-12-26 | 2002-07-09 | Yamato Shoji Nire:Kk | Clasp |
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2004
- 2004-01-07 EP EP04700640.8A patent/EP1594381B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-01-07 JP JP2006500834A patent/JP2006519036A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2004-01-07 WO PCT/US2004/000336 patent/WO2004063821A2/en active Application Filing
- 2004-01-07 EP EP10185960.1A patent/EP2319347B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1020334A (en) * | 1963-04-24 | 1966-02-16 | Kangol Helmets Ltd | Improvements in or relating to buckles |
US4458395A (en) * | 1981-05-18 | 1984-07-10 | Yoshihiro Aoki | Magnet clasp |
DE3503389A1 (en) * | 1985-02-01 | 1986-10-23 | Bruno 7075 Mutlangen Hinderberger | Fastener for clothing |
EP1080655A2 (en) * | 1999-09-03 | 2001-03-07 | TARMO CO. Ltd. | Magnetic fasteners |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
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See also references of WO2004063821A2 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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WO2004063821A3 (en) | 2005-01-13 |
EP2319347A2 (en) | 2011-05-11 |
EP1594381A2 (en) | 2005-11-16 |
WO2004063821A2 (en) | 2004-07-29 |
EP2319347B1 (en) | 2019-11-27 |
EP1594381B1 (en) | 2017-09-27 |
EP2319347A3 (en) | 2014-07-09 |
JP2006519036A (en) | 2006-08-24 |
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