APPLE could patent the band charging system. Not sure why you thought I meant someone else.
Apple certainly could, but there's a thread running today on that very topic in which a company says they intend to do that. That's what I thought you were talking about. I don't think Apple will, because batteries produce heat on charging and discharging. . . Not something I would want wrapped around my wrist. ;^(
Here’s the link to the thread on the hidden Apple Watch port:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3286286/posts