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US6275996:
Articles with removable elements
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US United States of America

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Inventor: |
Redwood, Michael; Somerset, United Kingdom
Widdemer, John D.; Gloversville, NY

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Assignee: |
Acushnet Company, Fairhaven, MA
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Published / Filed: |
2001-08-21
/ 2000-01-28

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Application Number: |
US2000000494121

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IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A41D 19/00;
A44C 5/00;
A61B 5/024;
A61N 2/06;
A61B 5/021;
A61B 5/11;
IPC-7:
A41D 19/00;

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ECLA Code: |
A61B5/68B1D2; A41D19/00H; A44C5/00B; A61B5/024F; A61B5/68B1H; A61N2/06; K61B5/021; K61B5/11; K61B560/04B2;

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Current:
002/160;
002/161.4;
002/162;
600/015;
Original:
002/160;
002/161.4;
002/162;
600/015;

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002/159,160,161.1,161.2,161.4,161.6,167,162
473/205
600/015
602/021,22,62,64

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Priority Number: |
| 2000-01-28 |
US2000000494121 |

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Abstract: |
Broadly, the present invention is an article, such as a glove or watch, to be worn by a user. The article includes at least one removable element with a health enhancing component, a comfort enhancing component, or an electronic component. Upon mating the element to the article, the element is removably connected to the inside of the article. When the user disposes their a hand within the article, the element is in contact with the user's skin. The element can be disposed about the user's wrist or adjacent the back of the user's hand. In another embodiment, the invention includes a replacement watch band with the health enhancing, comfort enhancing, or electronic components. The health, comfort or electronic features of the components can be appreciated by the user, when the article or watch band is worn.

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Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Pennie & Edmonds LLP ;

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Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Calvert, John J.; Moran, Katherine

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Maintenance Status: |
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. An article to be worn by a user, the article comprising:
- an article body including a portion that at least partially covers the wrist or hand when worn;
- at least one article fastener disposed on an article inner surface; and
- at least one removable element including an outer surface, a spaced element inner surface having an element fastener, and said element further including at least one component from the following group: a health enhancing component, a comfort enhancing component, or electronic component, said component being coupled to the element fastener;
- wherein upon mating the element fastener to the article fastener, the removable element is removably connected to the article fastener and at least partially covers the wrist or hand when the article is worn.

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