Articles with removable elements
US6275996A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0412
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Broadly, the present invention is an article, such as a glove or watch, to be worn by a user. The article includes at least one removable element with a health enhancing component, a comfort enhancing component, or an electronic component. Upon mating the element to the article, the element is removably connected to the inside of the article. When the user disposes their a hand within the article, the element is in contact with the user's skin. The element can be disposed about the user's wrist or adjacent the back of the user's hand. In another embodiment, the invention includes a replacement watch band with the health enhancing, comfort enhancing, or electronic components. The health, comfort or electronic features of the components can be appreciated by the user, when the article or watch band is worn.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.