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Wearable device with magnets distanced from exterior surfaces of the wearable device

US9367793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2013
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA44D2203/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has a first end and a second end. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling of the first end to the second end of the wearable device. At least a portion of the magnets are distanced from a first or second exterior surface of the wearable device structure in a range of 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm. ID circuitry is provided at a surface or an interior of the wearable device.

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