Elastic Wristband

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-23
WOLF BRANDON
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The invention is a customizable elastic wristband that allows users to add graphic panels. It is made transparent so that the panels can be easily seen. The technical effect is that the band provides a unique way to express your individuality and create custom designs.

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However, there is a deficiency in the prior technology in that each bracelet must be manufactured for a specific purpose.

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[0026]Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0027]Referring now to FIG. 1, we see a perspective view of the invention wristband 100 in the closed circular position. The circular band has an outside face and an inside face and includes a plurality of vertically oriented indentations 4 each extending transversely to the wristband elongate direction on the outside face eat at a position between recess locations 8 to allow for easier injection molding

[0028]An example of such a plastic is Versaflex CL 40 manufactured by GLS Corporation in McHenry Ill. However other manufacturers al...

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Abstract

An elastic wristband with an elongate strip of injection molded resilient thermoplastic material and one or more graphic panels. The elongate strip includes a center portion, a left side portion and a right side portion joined by left and right living hinges. The central portion includes recessed areas for receiving the graphic panels which are visable through the molded thermoplastic material. The central portion of the elongate strip also includes end tabs that are welded together to form a continuous circular band. The band is elastic in nature and can fit over a person's hand and onto a person's wrist to form a decorative wristband.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation-in-Part application of pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 385,152, filed Feb. 6, 2012.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to the field of decorative wristband bracelets and more specifically to a customizable elastic wristband.[0003]Decorative wrist bands have been worn by people from all countries for thousands of years. They can be made out of rigid materials such as metal, wood or plastic, and may have a hinged portion and clasp to allow the user to fit the band around the wrist without needing to ride over the larger hand portion. Some wristbands are made of flexible material such as leather or fabric or rubber. Rubber is one of the materials that is elastic and can therefore by placed on a person's wrist without the need for a hinge or clasp. The band can simply be stretched to fit over the hand portion and then released once the band is in the area of the wris...

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IPC IPC(8): A44C5/00
CPCA44C5/0069A44C5/0015G09F3/005G09F21/02
Inventor WOLF, BRANDON
Owner WOLF BRANDON
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