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EP 0338977 A1 19891025 - Watch band.

Title (en)

Watch band.

Title (de)

Uhrarmband.

Title (fr)

Bracelet de montre.

Publication

EP 0338977 A1 19891025 (FR)

Application

EP 89810222 A 19890321

Priority

CH 141788 A 19880418

Abstract (en)

The band is formed from two strap parts (belts) (1, 2) carrying a plurality of holes (6) along their central line. A buckle (4) carrying a button (5) intended to be inserted into the holes can be moved over the inner strap part (2) of the band so as to be positioned opposite the watch. In the closed state of the band, the button (5) passes through the two strap parts (1, 2) via the holes in the latter and holds these strap parts assembled together. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A44B 11/22

IPC 8 full level

A44B 11/22 (2006.01); A44C 5/20 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

A44B 11/22 (2013.01); A44C 5/20 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

CH 537168 A 19730531 - GATTLEN ALFRED [CH]
NL 104297 C
FR 2090172 A1 19720114 - SCHEMA LTD
FR 1376719 A 19641031 - TRANSFORMATIONS DE L ELASTIQUE

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0338977 A1 19891025; CH 675054 A5 19900831

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89810222 A 19890321; CH 141788 A 19880418