US3924304A
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Box buckle for wrist-watch band
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-21
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1995-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A combination buckle and receptacle which is adapted to be attached at will either to an expansion wrist-watch band or to a non-expansible wrist-watch band. The device is made of two parts which can be removably secured to each other: one part is the receptacle part and has at both ends a pair of lugs provided with pin receiving holes for attaching the ends of two expansible watch band sections; the other part is a buckle part which is removably secured to the receptacle part underneath the same and to secure thereto and to form a passage for one-half band section of a non-expansible wrist-watch band. Preferably, the fastening means for adjustably securing one-half band section consists of a screw with an elastic pad adapted to tighten the half-band against the buckle part. The receptacle is closed in watertight manner and can contain a combination compass and thermometer, medicine pills, small miscellaneous items, an identification tab, photographs and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L Grandmont
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:04
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/005; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/0007; A44C5/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1368; Y10T24/1382; Y10T24/40; Y10T24/4002; Y10T24/4012; Y10T24/4098; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A combination buckle and receptacle for wrist-watch band comprising a casing part having a pair of spaced lugs projecting from opposite ends thereof, said lugs having pin receiving holes for attaching the ends of an expansion wrist-watch band to said casing part, and a buckle part comprising an elongated plate member having two spaced substantially parallel elongated ridges protruding from one face thereof, means to removably secure said buckle part to the underface of said casing part with said ridges contacting the underface of said casing part, thereby to define an elongated passage between said casing part underface and said plate member, said buckle part having a pair of lugs protruding from one end thereof, each having a pin receiving hole facing each other for fastening thereto the end of a non-expansible wrist-watch band section, a transverse bridge member secured to said ridges at the opposite ends thereof and extending in spaced relation over said plate member to define with said plate member an extension of said passage, and means carried by said bridge member and engageable with a non-expansible wrist-watch half-band section extending within said passage to adjustably lock said last-named half-band section to said buckle part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A combination buckle and receptacle for wrist-watch band comprising a casing part having a pair of spaced lugs projecting from opposite ends thereof, said lugs having pin receiving holes for attaching the ends of an expansion wrist-watch band to said casing part, and a buckle part comprising an elongated plate member having two spaced substantially parallel elongated ridges protruding from one face thereof, means to removably secure said buckle part to the underface of said casing part with said ridges contacting the underface of said casing part, thereby to define an elongated passage between said casing part underface and said plate member, said buckle part having a pair of lugs protruding from one end thereof, each having a pin receiving hole facing each other for fastening thereto the end of a non-expansible wrist-watch band section, a transverse bridge member secured to said ridges at the opposite ends thereof and extending in spaced relation over said plate member to define with said plate member an extension of said passage, and means carried by said bridge member and engageable with a non-expansible wrist-watch half-band section extending within said passage to adjustably lock said last-named half-band section to said buckle part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said last-named means includes a screw threaded in a through bore of said bridge member, an elastic pad carried by the inner end of said screw and adapted to engage and press a wrist-watch half-band section against said plate member to adjustably fasten the same to said buckle part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said casing part includes an upwardly opening circular receptacle having external threads, a closure ring adapted to be screwed onto said external threads and having a rAdially inwardly directed flange, and a closure disc adapted to be inserted between said flange and the edge of said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as claimed in claim 3, further including a circular thermometer assembly disposed within said receptacle, said closure disc being made of transparent material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |