Accessory adapter system for wearable computing device
US9804571B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04B37/1486
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system that transforms the APPLE WATCH®, or a similarly constructed wearable computing device, into a jewelry or wearable accessory that is adaptable to a wide variety of styles. The system includes two pins that are compatible with the device and provide multiple functionalities. The first pin has a bail that effectively turns the device into a pendant or any accessory that is desired, and the second pin has a hinge knuckle onto which other parts—for example a cover, a second bail, or a charm—can attach. When a cover is used, the first pin has the additional functionality of being an attachment point for closure. Both pins maximize unintentional interference with the device and support the device from opposing and/or pulling forces with minimal wear. The pins work in harmony to transform the device into any wearable jewelry the user desires.
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