Wearable fitness device and fitness device interchangeable with plural wearable articles

Abstract

The present invention relates to wearable fitness device and fitness device interchangeable with plural wearable articles. In certain embodiments, the wearable fitness device includes a wearable article having a structure therein or thereon configured and dimensioned for holding a fitness device such as a pedometer in an oriented position. Fashion accessories with functional fitness device are described, thereby allowing one to track their steps while at work, shopping, an evening out, or anytime one is on the move. Further, a fitness device is provided that can capture steps practically and comfortably during a normal person's daily routine.

1 . A fitness accessory kit comprising:
 at least a first and a second wearable article; and   a fitness device removably secured to the first wearable article,   
       wherein the fitness device may be removed from the first wearable article and removably secured to the second wearable article. 
     
     
         2 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 1 , wherein the fitness device comprises a pedometer. 
     
     
         3 . The article, accessory, kit or system as in  claim 2 , wherein the pedometer comprises a mechanical pedometer, an electro-mechanical pedometer, or an electronic pedometer. 
     
     
         4 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 1 , wherein the fitness device comprises an accelerometer. 
     
     
         5 . The article, accessory, kit or system as in  claim 4 , wherein the accelerometer comprises a solid state accelerometer. 
     
     
         6 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 1 , wherein the article of clothing is an anklet. 
     
     
         7 . A fitness accessory kit as in  claim 1 , wherein the plural wearable articles comprise plural types of wearable articles. 
     
     
         8 . A fitness accessory kit as in  claim 1 , wherein the plural wearable articles comprise plural styles or colors of one type of wearable articles. 
     
     
         9 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 1 , wherein the fitness device includes a display at a top portion thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 1 , wherein the fitness device includes connectors at each side of the device. 
     
     
         11 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 10 , wherein the connectors include swivel connectors. 
     
     
         12 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 11 , wherein a plurality of rings are attached to each of the swivel connectors. 
     
     
         13 . The fitness accessory kit as in  claim 10 , wherein the connectors are modular sockets that fit into receptacles in the sides of the fitness accessory.