Fastening device to be worn on an arm

Abstract

A fastening device, and corresponding methods of manufacture and use, are disclosed as the fastening device may be worn on an arm. In an example, the fastening device includes a band portion having an opening formed in the band portion. The opening is sized to slide onto a watchband. The fastening device may also include an edge portion of the band portion. A least one opening is provided with the edge portion for attaching a bracelet or other jewelry. As such, the bracelet or other jewelry is held next to the watchband when worn on the arm so that the bracelet or other jewelry does not slide up and down the arm.

1 . A fastening device to be worn on an arm, comprising:
 a band portion having an opening formed in the band portion, the opening sized to slide onto a watchband;   an edge portion on either or both sides of the band portion, and at least one opening provided with the edge portion for attaching a bracelet or other jewelry, wherein the bracelet or other jewelry is held substantially adjacent to the watchband when worn on the arm so that the bracelet or other jewelry does not slide up and down the arm.   
     
     
         2 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one flap on the edge portion, wherein the opening provided with the edge portion is provided on the flap. 
     
     
         3 . The fastening device of  claim 2 , wherein the opening provided with the edge portion is provided through the flap. 
     
     
         4 . The fastening device of  claim 2 , wherein the opening provided with the edge portion is a ring connected to the flap. 
     
     
         5 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein  91  the band portion is resilient. 
     
     
         7 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , further comprising complementary jewelry configured to connect to the opening provided with the edge portion. 
     
     
         8 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , further comprising complementary jewelry configured to snap into the opening provided with the edge portion. 
     
     
         9 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein the bracelet connects to the edge portion by sliding through the opening provided with the edge portion. 
     
     
         10 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein the bracelet connects to the edge portion by attaching on either end directly to the opening provided with the edge portion. 
     
     
         11 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , further comprising a clasp to connect around the bracelet and to the opening provided with the edge portion. 
     
     
         12 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , wherein the band portion is configured to attach at a buckle of the watchband. 
     
     
         13 . The fastening device of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one window formed through the band portion so that the watchband is visible through the at least one opening. 
     
     
         14 . A method of using a fastening device to hold a bracelet together with a watchband worn on an arm, comprising:
 providing a band portion of the fastening device with an opening to slide onto the watchband;   providing an opening with an edge portion of the fastening device to attach the bracelet or other jewelry; and   wherein the fastening device holds the bracelet or other jewelry together with the watchband when worn on the arm to reduce sliding on the arm.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising providing a flap on the edge portion. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising adjusting the band portion to fit different size watchbands. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising providing complementary jewelry to connect with the edge portion. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the complementary jewelry snaps into an opening associated with the edge portion. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising providing a window through the band portion of the fastening device so that the watchband is visible. 
     
     
         20 . A fastening device for holding a bracelet in substantial alignment with a watchband worn on an arm, comprising:
 means for sliding onto the watchband;   means for attaching the bracelet to the means for sliding onto the watchband so that the bracelet is held together with the watchband when worn on the arm so that the bracelet or other jewelry does not slide on the arm.