US2410161A - Display case for wrist watches and the like - Google Patents

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Oct. 29, 1946. w, HELBEIN 2,410,161

E FOR WRIST WATCHES AND THE LIKE DISPLAY GAS Filed oct. e. 1944 Patented Oct. 29, 1946 DISPLAY CASE FOR WRIST WATCHES AND THE LIKE William nelbein, New York, N. Y. Application October 6, 1944, Serial No. 557,496

12 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a display case for wrist watches and the like.

More particularly, the invention contemplates a new and improved display case which is characterized by a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted. It is proposed that this member be provided with outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band. It is furthermore contemplated to provide shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges, and when moved together to encase said Wrist watch and band, and when moved apart to freely expose saidl watch and band.

It is proposed that said member and end covers be constructed of thermo-plastic material, preferably transparent in nature, in which event it is possible to view the watch within the closed display case.

In the particular form of the invention disclosed, the member and the shell-like end covers are of triangular shapes.

The invention also proposes an arrangement for preventing the end covers from coming off said member While in their open positions.

Still further the invention contemplates a modiiication in which the prior mentioned member is provided with a leaf spring for better facili tating receiving watches and bands. of various sizes.

Another object of the invention is the construction of a device as mentioned which is simple and durable and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a display case for wrist watches constructed in accordance with this invention, and shown in a closed position.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the display case shown in Fig. 1 in an open position.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged vertical sectional View taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a transverse vertical sectional view taken on the line 4--4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a display case for wrist watches constructed in accordance 2. with a modified form of this invention and shown in an open condition.

Fig. 6 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line 6 6 of Fig. 5.

The display case for wrist watches, in accordance with that form of the invention disclosed in Figs. 1-4 inclusive, includes a member Il) about which a Wrist watch and band may be mounted. Said member I0 is provided with outwardly directed fianges I I at its end portions for extending outwards of the wrist watch and band. These flanges II are provided with edge portions I2.

Shell-like end covers I3 are slidably mounted on.

the flanges II and on edge portions I2 thereof. When these shell-like covers I3 are moved together so that their inner edges contact with each other, as illustrated in Fig. 1, they will encase the wrist watch and band which is mounted about the member IIJ. When they are moved apart to the positions illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3, the wrist watch and band upon the member I0 will be freely exposed.

It is proposed that the member I 0 and the shell-like end covers I3 be constructed of thermoplastic material. Preferably, this material should be of a transparent nature so that the wrist watch and band may be seen and viewed through the closed display case. The closed display case will protect the article from dust and dirt, while at the same time it is being displayed. In the particular design of the display case illustrated on the drawing, the member III is of triangular shape in transverse cross section. The shell-like end covers are similarly shaped.

In order to reduce the mass of the display case, the member I Il is hollow and is provided with end walls I4 which have openings I5. At the center, the member I0 is provided with an external groove I6 to facilitate mounting a wrist watch and band on the member in a manner so that it does not shift laterally.

Thev inner corners of the shell-like end covers I3 are formed with longitudinally extending ribs I1 which are in the nature of track elements. These ribs or track elements engage complementary recesses or grooves I8 formed in the flanges I I and in the edge portions I2 thereof. 'I'hese interengaging tracks and grooves facilitate the sliding of the end covers I3 upon the flanges II and on the edge portions I2 thereof. The covers I3 are prevented from coming completely off the member I0 by stop pins I9 or other projections on the end covers abutting the flanges II in the extended positions of the end covers.

In Figs. 5 and 6 a modified form of the inven..

tion has been disclosed which is very similar to the prior form, distinguishing merely in the fact that the member I' about which the wrist watch and band is intended to be mounted is of a much smaller size than in the prior form of the invention. However, the member ID is provided with an encircling leaf spring 2|. This leaf spring 2| has a bottom central section 22 which is attached by fastening elements 23 to the bottom of the member I0'. The arms of the leaf spring 2| extend upwards and normally assume a slightly open position as illustrated in Figs. 5 and 6. When a wrist watch and band is displayed in this way it is mounted around the leaf spring 2| which may be pressed closed to any degree needed for mounting the wrist watch and band within the display case.

In other respects, this form of the invention is identical to the previous form and like parts are identified by like reference numerals.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band.

2. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member and end covers being of thermo-plastic material at least said end covers being transparent.

3. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said memberand end covers being of transparent thermo-plastic material.

4. A display case for wrist watches. comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member and end covers being of triangular shapes in transverse cross section.

5. A display case for wrist watches, comprislng a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shelllike end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member and end covers being of triangular shapes in transverse cross section, and ribs or tracks projecting from said end covers and engaging complementary grooves in said member for facilitating the sliding of the end covers.

6. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member and end covers being of triangular shapes in transverse cross section, said flanges having edge portions, and ribs or tracks projecting from said end covers and engaging complementary grooves in said flanges and their edge portions for facilitating sliding of the end covers.

7. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member and end covers being of triangular shapes in transverse cross section, said flanges having edge portions, and ribs or tracks projecting from said end covers and engaging complementary grooves in said flanges and their edge portions for facilitating sliding of the end covers, and means for preventing said covers coming oil said member while in their apart positions.

8. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted o-n said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member and end covers being of triangular shapes in transverse cross section, said flanges having edge portions, and ribs or tracks projecting from said end covers and engaging complementary grooves in said flanges and their edge portions for facilitating sliding of the end covers, and means for preventing said covers coming off said member while in their apart positions, comprising pins mounted on said end covers and engageable with said flanges.

9. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shell-like end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member being hollow and having end walls with openings therein.

10. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said Wrist watch and band, shelllike end covers slidably mounted on said flanges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, and a leaf spring encircling said member and upon which said wrist watch and band is intended to be mounted.

11. A display case for wrist watches, comprising a member about which a Wrist watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly extending anges at its end portions extending out wards of said wrist watch and band, shell-like end covers slidablf,7 mounted on said anges and when moved together encasing said watch and band and when moved apart exposing said Watch and band, and a leaf spring encircling said member and upon which said Wrist watch and band is intended to be mounted, said leaf spring being secured to said member at its center and having free end portions.

12. A display case for wrist watches, compris ing a member about which a wrist Watch and band may be mounted and having outwardly ex tending flanges at its end portions extending outwards of said wrist watch and band, and shelllike end covers slidably mounted on said anges and when moved together encasing said Watch and band and when moved apart exposing said watch and band, said member and end covers being of thermo-plastic material at least said end covers being transparent, and ribs or tracks projecting from said end covers and engaging complementary grooves in said member for facilitating the sliding of the end covers.

WILLIAM HELBEIN.

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