Snap Band Charm Assembly

This application claims the benefit of an earlier filing date and right of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/650,064, filed 21 May 2024, the contents of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

The present application relates to a wrist band, and more particularly to an electric charm in combination with a wrist band or watch band.

Across time and from almost every civilization people have adorned themselves in jewelry, charms, and trinkets of various types. Twenty years ago, men wore suits or sport coats and ties while women wore blouses, scarves and suits to work. There were plenty of places to put charms like lapel pins, tie tacks, cuff links, broaches, etc. Today, however, there are fewer and fewer options for people as a result of company policies, and suitable options choices.

There is a need for people today to personalize and customize themselves to help bring and show a particular identity. Some methods used by people include covers, stickers, fashion and so forth. Watches and wrist bands have gained popularity over recent time but have failed to provide functionality to allow one to express themselves or customize its appearance.

Typically, the watch band has been used as a simple necessity for carrying a watch around on a person's wrist since pocket watches fell out of favor. Combining or adorning the watchband with artistically created ornaments is an undiscovered market. A product is needed to specifically explore this market and present a creative new way to express individual identities and interests in sports, college, business, or just artistic expression.

It is an object of the present application to provide a wristband for the locating of one or more charms to be worn by a user. It is an object of the present application that the charm optionally includes electronics to allow it to make sounds, move in some way, or even produce a light. It is a further object of the present application that the charms are customizable and removable to allow a user to change its appearance and capability to reflect different occasions or mood.

Ultimately the invention may take many embodiments. In these ways, the present invention overcomes the disadvantages inherent in the prior art. The more important features have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and to ensure that the present contribution to the art is appreciated. Additional features will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.

Many objects of the present application will appear from the following description and appended claims, reference being made to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification wherein like reference characters designate corresponding parts in the several views.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the present invention in detail, it is to be understood that the embodiments are not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The embodiments are capable of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the various purposes of the present design. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present application.

While the embodiments and method of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the application to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the process of the present application as defined by the appended claims.

Illustrative embodiments of the preferred embodiment are described below. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any such actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions must be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

In the specification, reference may be made to the spatial relationships between various components and to the spatial orientation of various aspects of components as the devices are depicted in the attached drawings. However, as will be recognized by those skilled in the art after a complete reading of the present application, the devices, members, apparatuses, etc. described herein may be positioned in any desired orientation. Thus, the use of terms to describe a spatial relationship between various components or to describe the spatial orientation of aspects of such components should be understood to describe a relative relationship between the components or a spatial orientation of aspects of such components, respectively, as the embodiments described herein may be oriented in any desired direction.

The embodiments and method will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the assembly may be presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless otherwise described.

Referring now to the Figures wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements in form and function throughout the several views. The following Figures describe embodiments of the present application and its associated features. With reference now to the Figures, embodiments of the present application are herein described. It should be noted that the articles “a”, “an”, and “the”, as used in this specification, include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

The snap band charm assembly of the present application is configured to permit a user to customize and express oneself by incorporating one or more charms on a band, such as a watch or wrist band. The assembly is configured to operate with any wristband such as those associated with smartwatches or other types of watches.

Referring now toin the drawings, views of snap band charm assemblyare illustrated. In, assemblyincludes a charmand optional wristband. The term wristband is understood to include a wristband with or without a watch or smart watch. It may be considered a generalized term for a wrist worn band capable of interacting with optional electronic devices such as watches. As seen inof the drawings, wristbandis shown with the use of watchas wristbandwhileillustrates assemblywherein wristbandis shown without the use of watchas wristband. Wristbandsandare equally applicable and usable within assembly. It is understood that other designs and styles of wristbandmay be used within assemblythat are not herein depicted. The precise style, size, and material of wristbandmay be varied within assembly.

Wristbandis configured to include a plurality of apertureslocated along the length of wristband. Aperture isare configured to secure and locate charmsonto wristband. It is understood that charmsare configured to reside on an outer surface of wristband. The outer surfaceof wristbandbeing defined as the surface of wristbandopposite the surface in contact with the user. Aperture isare configured to pass wholly through wristband. It is desired that typically charmsmay be located so as to reside on the sides or top of a user's wrist when worn. In embodiments where wristbandincludes a buckle or connection, aperturesare ideally situated distally away from such connection.

In embodiments where wristbanddoes not include a watch, it is understood that wristbandmay serve merely as a charm bracelet such that charmsare selectively located thereon. Wristbandmay be available in various colors, such colors may coordinate with charms.

Referring now also toin the drawings, and enlarged side view of charmis illustrated. Charmsare configured to include a through the band pinwith a locking mechanismon the back side. Reference to the “back side” of wristbandwould include the internal or portion adjacent to the users skin when worn. Charmsideally include a plurality of pinsso as to prevent undesired rotation of the charm relative to wristband. Is understood that the spacing of pinsmay match that of the spacing scene in conventional wristbands for watches. This would allow charmsto be located at any location around wristband. Pinsinclude a tipthat has a larger radius then pin shaft. When pressed into aperture, tippasses through onto the internal surface of wristband. Apertureis sized to be of similar size to that of shaft. Charmsare configured to be pressed into aperturesuntil properly seated by pins.

It is possible that charmsmay take the form of various different designs including those such as sports logos, helmet profiles for specific teams, sports organizations, trademarks or logos of entities, schools, corporate and private organizations, or any other shape. It is also understood that pinsmay include a magnet to assist in securing charmto wristband.

Referring now toin the drawings, an exploded view of charmsis illustrated. In this illustrated example, charmstakes the shape of a helmet from a professional sports team. It is understood that this design is not limiting to charmsand merely serves as an example only. Charmsmay include technology to facilitate illumination, sounds, and even movement in some designs. As illustrated, charmincludes a cover, a diffuser, an electronics board, and a base. A batteryis seated within, and in communication with, board. One or more lightsare in communication with boardand are configured to illuminate through diffuseronto cover. Boardmay be programmed to regulate different operations, such as movement of an object, lighting, sounds, and utilize one or more sensors in such process. Baseis configured to nestle into and secure to a portion of cover. Charmmay also include a switch. Switchmay perform one or more functions such as turning charmon and off. It is understood that one or more switches may be incorporated into charm. Charmmay include some or all of these elements described above. Other elements such as microphones, speakers, sensors, and movable apparatuses may also be included as desired.

The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the application may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. It is apparent that an application with significant advantages has been described and illustrated. Although the present application is shown in a limited number of forms, it is not limited to just these forms, but is amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.