18235782. BAND ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE BAND RETAINER simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

BAND ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE BAND RETAINER

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Nicholas S. Brodine of Los Gatos CA (US)

Molly J. Anderson of San Francisco CA (US)

Clement C. Tissandier of San Francisco CA (US)

Osamu Yabe of Mountain View CA (US)

Mengxi Zhao of Anlu (CN)

Timothy S. Lui of San Francisco CA (US)

Chia Tse Yeh of New Taipei City (TW)

Kai-Yu Chung of Redwood City CA (US)

Jen-Chun Hsu of Taipei City (TW)

Tatsuya Sano of San Jose CA (US)

Peng Li of Shenzhen (CN)

BAND ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE BAND RETAINER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18235782 titled 'BAND ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE BAND RETAINER

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes bands for wearable devices that include multiple band retainers to maintain engagement between a pair of bands. Some band retainers are permanently affixed to the band at specific locations, while others are removable and can be repositioned on the band to accommodate different wrist sizes. The use of multiple band retainers provides increased engagement force to withstand high-impact activities like swimming and diving. The bands and band retainers are made of liquid-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.

• Bands for wearable devices have multiple band retainers to maintain engagement between bands.
• Some band retainers are permanently affixed, while others are removable and can be repositioned.
• Multiple band retainers provide increased engagement force for high-impact activities.
• Bands and band retainers are made of liquid-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied to various wearable devices such as fitness trackers, smartwatches, and health monitoring devices.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures secure engagement between bands during high-impact activities. 2. Accommodates users with different wrist sizes by allowing repositioning of band retainers.

Benefits

1. Increased durability and longevity of wearable devices. 2. Enhanced user experience for individuals engaging in physical activities. 3. Versatility in usage for users with varying wrist sizes.

Original Abstract Submitted

Bands for wearable devices include multiple band retainers used to maintain engagement between an assembly (e.g., a pair) of bands. Some band retainers may be permanently affixed with the band at a certain location of the band, while other band retainers can be removable. The removable band retainers can be moved to different locations of the band, thus allowing the band retainer to retain another band at different locations. As a result, the assembly of bands can be used with different users, and in particular, users with different wrist sizes. Moreover, using multiple band retainers can provide an engagement force between the bands to withstand higher-impact events, such as swimming and diving. Additionally, bands and band retainers may include one or more liquid-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials.