Wearable Band with Ease of Adjustment

Abstract

An impact resistant wearable band assembly 10 which is particularly usefully and durable during physical exercise, fitness activities, sports, blood pressure measurements, and health care monitoring, can have a matrix, series or array of interlocking magnetic mechanisms 114 with matingly engageable portions 115 and 117 comprising magnets 116 and magnetically attractable portions 118 for detachably and magnetically securing end portions of a user friendly wearable band. In use, the versatile wearable band can be easily adjusted in a one handed movement from a locked position to a released position and vice versa. Advantageously, the wearable band assembly includes an electronic device 122 secured to an electronic device-supporting portion 120 of the wearable band.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Disclosure[0002]The disclosure relates to wearable bands and, more particularly, to bands involving a magnetic clasp.[0003]2. Background Art[0004]Wearable bands for mobile devices ideally seek one-handed operation for ease of use, particularly if the band is worn on the wrist or arm. In such a case, one hand is naturally available while the other has limited freedom of movement.[0005]Conventional bands include: expanding linkages, non-expanding, linkages, such as used with a wristwatch, buckle and strap, etc.[0006]Traditional clasp mechanisms come in various forms.[0007]Buckle and strap clasp mechanisms rely on mechanical features to keep the band or flap closed. Buckle and strap mechanism can provide one-handed operation and can be adjusted, but they are not aesthetically elegant, awkward and difficult to use in one handed operation.[0008]Magnetic closure clasps rely on magnetic force to keep the band or flap closed. Magnet closure c...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0015]An improved wearable band assembly is provided which is strong, impact resistant and can be safely and securely used during physical exercise, fitness activities and sports. The user friendly wearable band assembly can be securely attached and detached with one hand before, during or after physical exercise, fitness activities and sports. The comfortable wearable band assembly is attractive, economical and particularly advantageous for use with electronic devices.

Problems solved by technology

In such a case, one hand is naturally available while the other has limited freedom of movement.

Buckle and strap mechanism can provide one-handed operation and can be adjusted, but they are not aesthetically elegant, awkward and difficult to use in one handed operation.

Magnet closure clasps can provide one-handed operation and can be elegantly designed, but they are not easily / readily adjustable.

Hook and loop clasps, such as Velcro-like fasteners can be adjusted, but they are not aesthetically elegant and are difficult to operate one-handed.

Button and hole clasps can be adjustable if there are multiple holes, but they are difficult to operate one-handed and are not aesthetically elegant.

Zip tie clasps are operable by one hand, but the mechanical housing makes disengagement of the pawl mechanism very difficult.

Such magnetic purse closures are operable by one-hand but have limitations.

These conventional watch bands, jewelry bands, magnetic health bands, bracelets and necklaces, however, often are very delicate and flimsy and do not hold up well to physical exercise, fitness activities and sports.

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