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Title:
MOUNTS FOR A MULTI-WATCH BAND
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2016/081913
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a wrist band includes a first strap; a second strap; and a device mount coupled between the first strap and the second strap. The device mount can include a round receiver, a square receiver, a C-clasp mount, or a clasp mount. In some embodiments, the device mount can be included in a clasp. In some embodiments, the device mount can include a body mounted to a base and a cover coupled to the base wherein the body and the cover flex to allow a device to be inserted into the body.

Inventors:
PLUEMER ADAM (US)
SONTAG CHRISTOPHER JOHN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2015/062009
Publication Date:
May 26, 2016
Filing Date:
November 20, 2015
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
DUO WATCHES CORP (US)
International Classes:
G04B37/16; A44C5/14; G04B37/20
Foreign References:
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REID, B.: "Montblanc's New e-Strap Transforms Analog Luxury Watch Into A Smartwatch", REDMOND PIE, 3 January 2015 (2015-01-03), Retrieved from the Internet
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
EDWARDS, Gary J. et al. (LLP2323 Victory Avenue,Suite 70, Dallas Texas, US)
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Claims:
CLAIMS

What is claimed is:

1. A wrist band, comprising:

a first strap;

a second strap; and

a device mount coupled between the first strap and the second strap.

2. The wrist band of claim 1, wherein a second device is coupled between the first strap and the second strap opposite the device mount.

3. The wrist band of claim 2, wherein a first watch is mounted in the device mount.

4. The wrist band of claim 3, wherein the second device is a second watch.

5. The wrist band of claim 1, wherein the device mount comprises:

a receiver for a watch;

a first connector for connecting to the first strap; and

a second connector for connecting to the second strap.

6. The wrist band of claim 5, wherein the first connector and the second connector are one of a set of connectors consisting of spring-pin connectors, pin connectors, alligator connectors, and slide connectors.

7. The wrist band of claim 3, wherein the receiver is square to frictionally receive a square device.

8. The wrist band of claim 3, wherein the receiver is round to frictionally receive a round device.

9. The wrist band of claim 3, wherein the receiver is a C-clasp mount.

10. The wrist band of claim 9, wherein the C-clasp mount is a left-side C-clasp mount.

11. The wrist band of claim 9, wherein the C-clasp mount is a right-side C-clasp mount.

12. The wrist band of claim 1, wherein the device mount includes a clasp with a receiver, the clasp comprising:

a base portion;

a hinged portion; and

a top portion.

13. The wrist band of claim 12, wherein the top portion includes a receiver for a device.

14. The wrist band of claim 12, wherein the receiver is formed through the clasp.

15. The wrist band of claim 12, wherein the receiver includes a circular mount.

16. The wrist band of claim 12, wherein the receiver includes a square mount.

17. The wrist band of claim 12, wherein the receiver includes a c-mount.

18. The wrist band of claim 1, wherein the device mount comprises:

a body mounted to a base;

a cover coupled to the base, wherein the body and the cover flex to allow a device to be inserted into the body; and

couplers mounted to the base to allow the mount to be attached to the first strap and the second strap.

19. The wrist band of claim 18, wherein the couplers are one of a set of connectors consisting of spring-pin connectors, pin connectors, alligator connectors, and slide connectors.

20. The wrist band of claim 1, further including a cover that mounts over the device mount.

21. The wrist band of claim 20, wherein the cover is a rigid cover that mounts into grooves formed in the first portion and the second portion on either side of the device mount.

22. The wrist band of claim 21, wherein the cover is hinged in one of the grooves.

23. The wrist band of claim 20, wherein the cover is a flexible material.

24. The wrist band of claim 1, wherein the device mount is a clasp mount, the clasp mount comprising:

a coupler;

a hinged portion attached to the coupler;

a clasp portion attached to the hinged portion and foldable onto the coupler; and a device mount that engages the clasp portion.

25. The wrist band of claim 24, wherein the coupler is coupled to the first strap or the second strap and the device mount is coupled to a device.

26. The wrist band of claim 24 wherein the coupler is coupled to the device and the device mount is coupled to the first strap or the second strap.

27. The wrist band of claim 24, wherein a second clasp mount is provided opposite the clasp mount.

28. The wrist band of claim 24, wherein the clasp mount includes a third strap coupled between a device and the device mount or the coupler.

29. The wrist band of claim 24, further including a cover inserted over the device mount.

30. The wrist band of claim 24, wherein the device mount includes a slide portion insertable into a groove in a device.

31. A device mount, comprising:

a first strap coupler;

a second strap coupler; and

a receiver.

32. The device mount of claim 31 , wherein the first strap coupler and the second strap coupler are one of a set of couplers consisting of spring-pin connectors, pin connectors, alligator connectors, and slide connectors.

33. The device mount of claim 31, wherein the receiver is one of a square receiver, a round receiver, a C-clasp mount, or a clasp mount.

34. The device of claim 31 , wherein the receiver comprises:

a body mounted to a base;

a cover coupled to the base, wherein the body and the cover flex to allow a device to be inserted into the body; and

couplers mounted to the base to allow the mount to be attached to the first strap and the second strap.

35. The device of claim 31, further including a cover.

Description:
MOUNTS FOR A MULTI-WATCH BAND

RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application is related and claims priority to the following applications: U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62/082,275 entitled "Mount for a Multi- Watch Band," filed on November 20, 2014; U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62/082,285 entitled "Side Mount for a Multi-Watch Band," filed on November 20, 2014; U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62/082,295 entitled "Multi- Watch Band With a Cover," filed on November 20, 2014; U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 62/110,394 entitled "Watch Band Clasp with Watch Mount," filed on January 30, 2015; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No.

62/110,402 entitled "Flexible Mount for a Watch Band," filed on January 30, 2015. Each of the above listed applications is herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] Embodiments of the present invention are related to a dual watch bands and, in particular, to various mounts for watches on dual watch bands.

DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART

[0003] The projection of new digital watches that have a high degree of functionality will present owners of fine watches with a quandary: whether to wear the high value fine watch or to wear the highly functional digital watch. The highly functional digital watch, for example the Apple Watch from Apple, has a high level of functionality, similar to that of smart phones.

Wearers of the highly function digital watches will enjoy the functionality of a smart phone on their wrist.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to develop better watch band configurations that accommodate smart watches.

SUMMARY

[0005] In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a wrist band includes a first strap; a second strap; and a device mount coupled between the first strap and the second strap. The device mount can include a round receiver, a square receiver, a C-clasp mount, or a clasp mount.

[0006] In some embodiments, the device mount can be included in a clasp. In some embodiments, the device mount can include a body mounted to a base and a cover coupled to the base wherein the body and the cover flex to allow a device to be inserted into the body.

[0007] These and other embodiments are further discussed below with respect to the following figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 illustrates a watch band according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0009] Figures 2A and 2B illustrate wearing the watch band illustrated in Figure 1. [0010] Figures 3 A and 3B illustrate wearing the watch band illustrated in Figure 1. [0011 ] Figures 4A and 4B further illustrate the watch band.

[0012] Figures 5 A and 5B illustrate a watch band with two watches according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0013] Figures 6 A and 6B illustrate a watch band with two watches and a sensor or other watch according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0014] Figures 7 A and 7B illustrate a watch band with multiple watches or sensors according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0015] Figures 8A and 8B illustrate a circle assembly and a circle assembly coupled with a portion of a watch band.

[0016] Figures 9A, 9B and 6C illustrate the circle assembly incorporated into a watch band according to the present invention.

[0017] Figures 10A and 10B illustrates a square assembly that can be used with some digital watches.

[0018] Figures HA and 11B illustrate a circle mount according to some embodiments of the present invention coupled into a watch band.

[0019] Figures 12A and 12B illustrate a square mount according to some embodiments of the present invention coupled into a watch band.

[0020] Figures 13A through 13F illustrate examples of some connector combinations that can be used with a circle mount to couple to a watch band.

[0021] Figures 14A and 14B illustrate an alligator connector that can be used with a circle mount to couple to a watch band.

[0022] Figures 15A and 15B illustrate a sliding connector that can be used with a circle mount to couple to a watch band. [0023] Figures 16A through 16 F illustrate examples of connector combinations that can be used with a square mount to couple to a watch band.

[0024] Figures 17A and 17B illustrate an alligator connector that can be used with a square mount to couple to a watch band.

[0025] Figures 18A and 18B illustrate a sliding mount that can be used with a square mount to couple to a watch band.

[0026] Figures 19A, 19B, 19C and 19D illustrate a left-side C clasp for holding the digital watch.

[0027] Figures 20A, 20B, 20C and 20D illustrate a right-side C clasp for holding the digital watch.

[0028] Figures 21 A through 21F illustrate a left-side C clasp mount with example connectors.

[0029] Figures 22 A and 22B illustrate a left-side C clasp mount with alligator connectors.

[0030] Figures 23A and 23B illustrate a left-side C clasp mount with sliding connectors.

[0031 ] Figures 24A through 24F illustrate a right-side C clasp mount with example connectors.

[0032] Figures 25A and 25B illustrate a right-side C clasp mount connected with a watch band.

[0033] Figures 26A and 26B illustrate a right-side C clasp mount with alligator connectors.

[0034] Figures 27A and 27B illustrate a right-side C clasp mount with a sliding mount.

[0035] Figures 28A, 28B and 28C illustrate a watch band with a clasp.

[0036] Figures 29A and 29B illustrate a watch band with a clasp and a watch mounted on the clasp according to some embodiments.

[0037] Figure 30 illustrates a watch being mounted on a clasp according to some embodiments.

[0038] Figure 31 illustrates a watch band clasp with a round mount for receiving a watch.

[0039] Figure 32 illustrates a watch band clasp with a square mount for receiving a watch.

[0040] Figures 33A and 33B illustrate a watch band clasp with left and right C-mounts, respectively, for receiving a watch.

[0041] Figures 34A and 34B illustrate an embodiment of a flexible mount for mounting a device on a watch band.

[0042] Figures 35A and 35B illustrate embodiments of a flexible mount for mounting a device on a watch band.

[0043] Figures 36 A, 36B and 36C illustrate examples of a band according to the present invention.

[0044] Figures 37 A, 37B and 37C illustrates examples of covers used with a band according to some embodiments.

[0045] Figures 38A through 38D illustrate an example of a clamp mount according to some embodiments.

[0046] Figures 39A through 39J illustrate various configurations of clamp mounts according to some embodiments.

Figures 40A through 40G illustrate another example of a clamp mount according to some embodiments. [0047] Figures 41 A through 4 IF illustrate other configurations of clamp mounts according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] In the following description, specific details are set forth describing some

embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that some embodiments may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. The specific embodiments disclosed herein are meant to be illustrative but not limiting. One skilled in the art may realize other elements that, although not specifically described here, are within the scope and the spirit of this disclosure.

[0049] This description and the accompanying drawings that illustrate inventive aspects and embodiments should not be taken as limiting—the claims define the protected invention. Various mechanical, compositional, structural, and operational changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this description and the claims. In some instances, well-known structures and techniques have not been shown or described in detail in order not to obscure the invention.

[0050] The drawings are not to scale. Relative sizes of components are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect the actual sizes that may occur in any actual embodiment of the invention. Like numbers in two or more figures represent the same or similar elements.

[0051] The singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context indicates otherwise. And, the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", and the like specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups. Components described as coupled may be electrically or mechanically directly coupled, or they may be indirectly coupled via one or more intermediate components.

[0052] Elements and their associated aspects that are described in detail with reference to one embodiment may, whenever practical, be included in other embodiments in which they are not specifically shown or described. For example, if an element is described in detail with reference to one embodiment and is not described with reference to a second embodiment, the element may nevertheless be claimed as included in the second embodiment.

[0053] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a watch band 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, watch band 100 includes a first section 102 and a second section 104. As shown in Figure 1, watch band 100 couples a watch 106 with a watch 108 where first section 102 and second section 104 couple watch 106 and watch 108 into a single wearable watchband with two watches. Watch 106 and watch 108 can be any pair of watches. However, watch band 100 can be used to mount a decorative watch, watch 106, with a highly functional smart digital watch, watch 108. For example, for those that do not wish to abandon wearing of an expensive high-end watch but would also like the functionality of a smart digital watch, watch 106 can be a high end watch and watch 108 can be a smart digital watch.

[0054] As shown in Figure 1, sections 102 and 104 can include connectors to mate with watches 106 and 108. The example shown in Figure 1 is a standard pin type, or spring bar, connection so that section 102 couples to watch 106 with connector 112 and to watch 108 with connector 110 while section 104 couples to watch 106 with connector 116 and couples to watch 108 with connector 114. As is further discussed below, other connections can be made. Further, in some embodiments section 102 and 104 can be formed in a single piece with a holder for watch 108 formed in the now single piece band. Additionally, in some embodiments a clasp may be formed in section 102, section 104, or both. Band 100 can be formed of any material capable of holding watch 106 and watch 108. For example, band 100 can be formed as an expansion bracelet, can be formed of leather, simulated hides, metal, precious metals, cloth, fabric, nylon, rubber plastic, composite materials or other material. Band 100 can be formed to various designs and patterns and can be formed of combinations of materials.

[0055] Figures 2A and 2B illustrate one way of wearing band 100 while Figures 3 A and 3B show another way of wearing band 100. In some examples, band 100 may be configured such that watch 106 is on the opposite side of the band from watch 108. In some examples, the links of band 100 on either side of watches 106 and 108 may be of equal length and/or are

symmetrical such that watches 106 and 108 are on opposite sides of the band. In some examples, band 100 may be configured such that watch 108 is placed on the outer wrist while watch 106 is placed on the inner wrist when worn. In some examples, the links of band 100 on either side of watches 106 and 108 may be of different length and/or are asymmetrical, such that the watches are not placed on the opposite sides of the band. For example, band 100 may be configured such that when watch 108 is placed on the outer wrist, watch 106 may be placed on the side of the wrist. In some examples, band 100 may be configured to connect additional watches.

[0056] Figures 4A and 4B further illustrate band 100 with watches 106 and 108 in place.

Figure 4A illustrates the perspective towards watch 106 while Figure 4B illustrates the

perspective of band 100 from watch 108.

[0057] Figures 5A and 5B illustrate a watch band 100 with a watch 106 and watch 108.

Figure 5 A shows a front view of the faces of watch 106 and watch 108 while Figure 5B illustrates a side view of watch band 100 with watch 106 and watch 108. Watch 108 may, for example, be inserted into a mount that is connected to watch band portions 102 and 104. The mount may be of any form to hold watch 108 and connect to the watch bands, for example a circle mount, square mount, or C-type mount. As discussed above, watch 108 may directly connect to watch band portions 102 and 104.

[0058] However, some embodiments may include multiple watches and/or sensors on watch band 100. As an example, Figures 6 A and 6B illustrate a front and side view, respectively, of an embodiment that includes watches 106 and 108 and additionally includes a third watch or sensor device 602 coupled between watch band portion 104 and watch band portion 604. Figures 7A and 7B illustrate front and side views of an example with an additional device 702 that is coupled between watch band portion 604 and watch band portion 704. In practice, any number of devices 602 and 702 can be included in a watch band 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0059] Figures 8A and 8B illustrate a watch mount 800 for watches, for example watch 108. In some cases, watch 108 may be held within a mount 800. Mount 800 may include connectors 814 and 816 for coupling with strap sections 102 and 104. Figure 8A illustrates a mount 800 where connectors 814 and 816 couple with links in sections 102 and 104 using pins 818. Figure 8B illustrates a mount 800 where connectors 814 and 816 couple with sections 102 and 104 with spring pins 820.

[0060] Mount 800 also includes an opening 802 through which watch 108 is inserted. Mount 800 then restrains watch 108 in opening 802. The particular example of watch mount 800 shown in Figures 8 A and 8B are for a circular base watch 108.

[0061] Figure 8C illustrates how watch 108 is inserted into mount 800. As shown in Figure 8C, watch 108 includes an upper portion 804 and a lower portion 806. Lower portion 806 slips through opening 802 and is frictionally held in place by mount 800. In some cases, a back 808 of watch 108 can make physical contact with the wearer through opening 802. Back 808 may include sensors for monitoring parameters of the wearer. As is further shown in Figure 8C, mount 800 is coupled to watch band sections 810 and 812 at connectors 814 and 816, respectively.

[0062] Figures 9A and 9B illustrates watch band 100 with mount 800 included. Figures 8 A, 8B and 8C as well as Figures 9A and 9B illustrate an example of mount 800 where opening 802 is circular. Opening 802 can be any shape that matches lower section 806 of watch 108.

Opening 802 is shaped and sized appropriately to allow lower section 806 to pass into opening 802 while frictionally restraining watch 108 into mount 800. Figures 10A and 10B illustrate an example of mount 800 where opening 802 is rectangular.

[0063] Figures 11 A and 1 IB illustrate a circle mount 800 according to some embodiments of the present invention coupled into a watch band. As shown, circle mount 800 is coupled to strap sections 102 and 104.

[0064] Figures 12A and 12B illustrate a square mount 800 according to some embodiments of the present invention coupled into a watch band. As shown, square mount 800 is coupled to strap sections 102 and 104.

[0065] Figures 13A through 13F illustrate examples of some connector combinations that can be used with a circle mount to couple to a watch band. Figures 13 A, 13B and 13C show couplers 814 and 816 that use pins 818. As shown, Figure 13A shows both couplers 814 and 816 as male couplers for pins 818, Figure 13B shows that coupler 814 is a male coupler for pin 818 and coupler 816 is a female coupler for pin 818, and Figure 13C shows that couplers 814 and 816 are both female couplers for pin 818. Figures 13D, 13E and 13F show couples 814 and 816 that utilize spring pins 820. Figure 13D shows both couplers 814 and 816 as male couples for spring pins 820, figure 13E shows that coupler 814 is a male coupler for spring pin 820 and coupler 816 is a female coupler for spring pin 820, and Figure 13F shows that couplers 814 and 816 are both female couplers for spring pin 820.

[0066] Figures 14A and 14B illustrate an alligator connector that can be used with a circle mount to couple to a watch band. As shown in Figures 14A and 14B, connectors 814 and 816 accommodate watch straps 104 and 102 such that screws hold watch straps 104 and 102 in place.

[0067] Figures 15A and 15B illustrate a sliding connector that can be used with a circle mount to couple to a watch band. As shown, connectors 814 and 816 accommodate straps 104 and 102 that slide into connectors 814 and 816.

[0068] Figures 16A through 16F illustrate examples of connector combinations that can be used with a square mount to couple to a watch band. Figures 16A, 16B and 16C show couplers 814 and 816 that use pins 818. As shown, Figure 16A shows both couplers 814 and 816 as male couplers for pins 818, Figure 16B shows that coupler 814 is a male coupler for pin 818 and coupler 816 is a female coupler for pin 818, and Figure 16C shows that couplers 814 and 816 are both female couplers for pin 818. Figures 16D, 16E and 16F show couples 814 and 816 that utilize spring pins 820. Figure 16D shows both couplers 814 and 816 as male couples for spring pins 820, figure 16E shows that coupler 814 is a male coupler for spring pin 820 and coupler 816 is a female coupler for spring pin 820, and Figure 16F shows that couplers 814 and 816 are both female couplers for spring pin 820. [0069] Figures 17A and 17B illustrate example where coupler 814 is an alligator connector that can be used with a square mount 800 to couple to a watch band 100. Figures 18A and 18B illustrate an example where coupler 814 is a sliding mount that can be used with a square mount 800 to couple to a watch band 100.

[0070] Similarly, Figures 19A, 19B, 19C and 19D illustrate an example of mount 800 where opening 802 is a left-C mount where watch 108 slides into the C-shaped opening 802 and is frictionally held in place. Figures 20A, 20B, 20C and 20D illustrate an example of mount 800 where opening 802 is a right-C mount where watch 108 slides in the C-shaped opening 802 and is frictionally held in place.

[0071] Figures 21Athrough 21F illustrate a left-side C clasp mount with example connectors. Figures 21A, 21B, and 21C illustrate left-side C clasp mount 800 using different combinations of male and female connectors for connectors 814 and 816 that use pins 818. Figures 2 ID, 2 IE and 2 IF illustrate left-side C clasp mount 800 using different combinations of male and female connectors for connectors 814 and 816 that use spring pins 820.

[0072] Figures 22A and 22B illustrate a left-side C clasp mount 800 where connectors 814 and 816 are alligator connectors. Figures 23 A and 23B illustrate a left-side C clasp mount 800 where connectors 814 and 816 are sliding connectors.

[0073] Figures 24A through 24F illustrate a right-side C clasp mount 800 with example connectors. Figures 24 A, 24B and 24C illustrate examples where connectors 814 and 816 are different combinations of male and female connectors using pins 818. Figures 24D, 24E and 24F illustrate examples where connectors 814 and 816 are different combinations of male and female connectors using spring pins 820. [0074] Figures 25A and 25B illustrate a right-side C clasp mount 800 connected with a watch band. Figures 26 A and 26B illustrate a right-side C clasp mount where connectors 814 and 816 are alligator connectors. Figures 27A and 27B illustrate a right-side C clasp mount 800 where connectors 814 and 816 are sliding connectors.

[0075] Figures 28A, 28B and 28C illustrate a clasp 2810 in a wrist band 2800. Wrist band 2800 may denote any of the configurations illustrated above, for example wrist portions 102 or 104 or any other portion of wrist band 100. As shown in Figure 28A, wrist band 2800 includes a wrist strap 2808 and a clasp 2810. Clasp 2810 includes a base 2802, a hinged portion 2804, and a top 2806. As is illustrated in Figure 28B, clasp 2810 is closed when hinge portion 2804 and top 2806 are folded onto base 2802. Figure 28C illustrates that top 2806 of clasp 2810 includes a large surface area. In accordance with certain embodiments, a watch can be mounted into clasp 2810.

[0076] Figures 29A and 29B illustrate an embodiment where a watch 2902 is mounted on top 2806 of clasp 2810. Watch 2902 can be mounted in a number of ways, including epoxies or other ways. Figure 30 illustrates a clasp 2810 where watch 2902 is mounted in such a way that a portion 2904 of watch 2902 can be in contact with the wearer's skin when clasp 2810 is closed and watch 2902 is mounted onto clasp 2810. Figure 31 illustrates an embodiment of clasp 2810 that can accommodate watch 2902. As shown in Figure 31 , a mount hole 3102 is formed in top 2806. A hole 3104 in hinge portion 2804 is such that it matches mount hole 3102. A

corresponding hole 3106 in base 2802 matches mount holes 3102 and 3104. Mounting holes 3102, 3104, and 3106 form part of a firm mount for watch 2902 while allowing portion 2904 of watch 2902 to extend through holes 3102, 3104 and 3106 in clasp 2810.

[0077] Figure 31 illustrates an example of a round mount for receiving watch 2902. Figure 32 illustrates an example of a square mount in clasp 2810 for receiving watch 2902. Figure 33 A illustrates a left C-mount type mount formed in clasp 2810 for receiving watch 2902. Figure 33B illustrates a right C-mount type mount formed in clasp 2810 for receiving watch 2902.

[0078] Figures 34A and 34B illustrate embodiments of a flexible mount 3400 that allows a device to be inserted into it and secured. Mount 3400 can be any material that is flexible and can be opened to allow a device to be inserted. As shown in Figures 34A and 34B, flexible mount 3400 includes a body 3402 that is large enough to receive a particular device and a cover 3404 that closes against body 3402 to fix the device inside mount 3400. In some embodiments, an insert 3406 can couple between body 3402 and cover 3404 to hold device inside mount 3400. As is further shown in Figure 34A, mount 3400 includes a base 3412 on which body 3402 and cover 3404 are fixed. Mount 3400 includes enough flexibility so that cover 3404 can be removed from body 3402 and allow a device to be inserted into body 3402. Base 3412 is coupled to watch band couplers 3408 and 3410, which can be used to attach mount 3400 to a watch band 100.

[0079] Figures 35A and 35B illustrate mount 3400 connected between watch band portions 3504 and 3502. Watch band portions 3504 and 3502 can, for example, be either section 102 or 104 shown in Figures 4 A and 4B.

[0080] Figures 36A and 36B illustrate a mount 800 coupled between band portions 3602 and 3604. Band portions 3602 and 3604 can represent a portion or all of wrist band 100. In close proximity to mount 800, in both band portions 3602 and 3604, inserts 3606 and 3608 are formed. As is illustrated in Figure 36B, watch 108 is inserted and fixed in mount 800. Figure 36C illustrates an example of mount 800 disconnected from band portions 3602 and 3604.

[0081] Figure 37A illustrate a cover 3702 that clips into inserts 3606 and 3608. In the example illustrated in Figure 37A, inserts 3606 and 3608 frictionally hold cover 3702 in place over watch 108 when watch 108 is held in mount 800, or if watch 108 is connected directly to band portions 3602 and 3604. Figure 37B illustrates an example where cover 3702 is fixed in insert 3608 such that it hinges at insert 3608. Cover 3702 is then closed by folding it into insert 3606 so that one side of cover 3702 is frictionally held in insert 3606 and the other side is hinged in insert 3608. Cover 3702 can be formed of any rigid material, for example metal, plastic, ceramic, or any other material.

[0082] Figure 37C illustrates a cover 3704 formed of a flexible material, for example cloth. As shown in Figure 37C, mount 800 is connected to band portions 3706 and 3712. Cover 3704 connects to band portions 3706 and 3712 at points 3708 and 3710, respectively. Cover 3704 can be held in place, for example, by hook-and-hoop technologies, by adhesive, or other detachable methods. Alternatively, cover 3704 may be permanently attached on one side and removeably attached on the other side.

[0083] Figures 38A through 38D illustrate a clasp mount 3800 for holding a device 3808 on a strap 3802, which is a part of watch band 100. As is shown in Figure 38A, device 3808, which may be a watch such as watches 106 or 108 or any other device to be attached to wrist band 100, includes a mount 3806. Mount 3806 includes a pin 3814, which can engage with clasp 3804. In the example illustrated in Figure 38 A, clasp 3804 includes a coupler 3810 that couples to strap 3802 and a hinge 3812 that allows clasp 3804 to fold over and attach at coupler 3810. As is illustrated in Figures 38B and 38C, clasp 3804 is inserted between pin 3814 and device 3808. As is illustrated in Figure 38D, clasp 3804 is then closed onto itself to mount device 3808 onto strap 3802. As such, clasp 3804 can be inserted through the opening between pin 3814 and device 3808 on mount 3806, folder over and snapped into place against the mount portion 3810 of clasp 3804 in order to close and secure device 3808 onto strap 3802.

[0084] Figures 39A through 39J illustrate various configurations of clasp mount 3800.

Figure 39A illustrates clasp mounts 3804 on either side of device 3808. As is further shown in figure 39A, straps 3802 are coupled to a second device 3902, which again may be one of watches 106 or 108.

[0085] Figure 39B illustrates clasp mount 3800 where clasp 3804 is reversed such that coupler 3810 is coupled to device 3808 instead of strap 3802 and strap 3802 includes a receiving pin. Figure 39C illustrates a configuration with a single clasp 3804 while a strap 3904 is coupled between devices 3808 and 3902 with a clasp. Figure 39D illustrates the configuration of Figure 39C where coupler 3810 is coupled to device 3808 instead of strap 3802 and strap 3802 includes a receiving pin.

[0086] Figures 39E and 39F illustrate configurations where clasps 3804 are coupled closely to device 3902 instead of device 3808. Figures 39G and 39H illustrate configurations where clasp 3804 is positioned on strap 3802. This configuration is further illustrated in Figures 391 and 39J, which shows first a clasp 3804positioned in strap 3906 and a mount 3806 positioned in strap 3908, respectively. In Figure 391, strap 3906 is coupled to device 3808 and includes mount 3806 In Figure 39J, strap 3908 is coupled to device 3808 and includes clasp 3804.

[0087] Figures 40A through 40G illustrate another example of a clasp mount 3800. As shown in Figure 40A, a clasp 3804 couples around a mount 4002 on device 3808. As shown in Figure 40A, mount 4002 includes a bar through which clasp 3804 is inserted. Clasp 3804 is then closed on itself to fasten device 3808 to strap 3802. Further included is a cover 4004 that can be inserted over mount 4002 and through which clasp 3804 can be inserted. Figure 40B illustrates another configuration of mount 3800. Figure 40C illustrates an assembled mount 3800 with cover 4004 and clasp 3804. Figure 40D illustrates mount 3800 with clasp 3804 opened. Figure 40E illustrates mount 3800 with clasp 3804 configured such that coupler 3810 is coupled to device 3808 instead of strap 3802. Figure 40F illustrate a configuration where mount 4002 is provided on strap 4006, which is coupled to device 3808. Figure 40G illustrates a configuration where clasp 3804 provided on strap 4008, which is coupled to device 3808.

[0088] Figures 41Athrough 41F illustrate another clasp mount 3800 according to some embodiments. In the example illustrated in Figure 41A, device 3808 includes slots 4108 that can receive mount 4102. As shown, mount 4102 includes a slide insert 4104 that slides into slot 4108. Mount 4102 further includes a bar 4106 that receives clasp 3804, which is mounted on strap 3802. Figure 4108 further illustrates a mount 4110, which is received into slot 4108 opposite mount 4102, that couples to strap 3902. Figure 41B shows strap 3902 coupled to device 3808 with mount 4110. Figure 41C illustrates mount 4102 inserted into slot 4108 on device 3808 and ready to receive clasp 3804. Figure 41D illustrates clasp 3804 inserted behind bar 4106. Figure 41E illustrates clasp 3804 closed around mount 4102 to fix device 3808 to strap 3802. Figure 41F illustrates an extender 4112 that can be used to attach strap 3902 to mount 4110.

[0089] In the preceding specification, various embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made thereto, and additional embodiments may be implemented, without departing from the broader scope of the invention as set for in the claims that follow. The specification and drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative rather than restrictive sense.