Wristbands with magnetic coupling

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11589657
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17322661

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A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.

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APPLE INCCUPERTINO CA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Hsiang Hung New Taipei, TW 24 279
Dey, Stephen E San Francisco, US 44 215
Ji, Qigen Fairfield, US 19 145
Moustafa, Zaki Palo Alto, US 9 9
Zhu, Hao San Jose, US 223 1433

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