Article of apparel incorporating a separable electronic device
US7793361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/163
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article of apparel is disclosed that includes an electronic device. The apparel is at least partially formed from a material element that defines an aperture. The electronic device is locatable within the aperture and removably-securable to the material element. The electronic device may be a timing device, such as a watch, or a global positioning system unit. The apparel may be a wristband formed from a textile material or any of a variety of other types of apparel.
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