High strength retention loops for wearable bands

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9848690
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14696452

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A high strength retention loops for a wearable band of an electronic device and method of forming the retention loop. The retention loop of the wearable band may include a bottom layer, a tensile member encircling the bottom layer, and a top layer positioned adjacent to and substantially encircling the bottom layer and the tensile member. A distinct retention loop may include a single piece of folded leather material having an exterior portion, and two interior portions positioned adjacent the outer portion. The distinct retention loop may also include a tensile member positioned between the exterior portion and the two interior portions.

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  • APPLE INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Eschner, Adam K Cupertino, US 3 18
Griffin,, II James J Cupertino, US 1 5
Rohrbach, Matthew D Cupertino, US 52 2798
Shaffer, Benjamin A Cupertino, US 102 4222
Siahaan, Edward Cupertino, US 65 1156

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