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US3131267A
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Clock or watch having an electric contact controlled by the movement
Assignee: Ebauches SA
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Filing: 1961-04-05
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1981-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schneiter Ali
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:22
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C23/00; G04C23/14; G04C23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CLOCK HAVING A MOVEMENT, AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL APPARATUS COMPRISING A FIRST CAM CONNECTED TO SAID MOVEMENT, A LEVER INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND RIGID ARMS, MEANS FOR PIVOTABLY MOUNTING SAID LEVER, SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID FIRST RIGID ARM IN OPERATIVE CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST CAM, A FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS DISPOSED ON THE SAID SECOND RIGID ARM OF SAID LEVER, A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS DISPOSED OPPOSITE SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS, AND A MANUALLY SETTABLE CAM DISPOSED IN CONTACT WITH SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS, SAID MANUALLY SETTABLE CAM INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT FACES HAVING DIFFERENT ELEVATIONS SO THAT WHEN ONE OF SAID FACES IS IN CONTACT WITH SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ARE CONNECTED REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF SAID FIRST CAM, AND WHEN THE OTHER OF SAID FACES IS IN CONTACT WITH SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS IS DEPENDENT ON THE POSITION OF SAID FIRST CAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CLOCK HAVING A MOVEMENT, AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL APPARATUS COMPRISING A FIRST CAM CONNECTED TO SAID MOVEMENT, A LEVER INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND RIGID ARMS, MEANS FOR PIVOTABLY MOUNTING SAID LEVER, SPRING MEANS FOR URGING SAID FIRST RIGID ARM IN OPERATIVE CONTACT WITH SAID FIRST CAM, A FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS DISPOSED ON THE SAID SECOND RIGID ARM OF SAID LEVER, A SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS DISPOSED OPPOSITE SAID FIRST ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS, AND A MANUALLY SETTABLE CAM DISPOSED IN CONTACT WITH SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS, SAID MANUALLY SETTABLE CAM INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT FACES HAVING DIFFERENT ELEVATIONS SO THAT WHEN ONE OF SAID FACES IS IN CONTACT WITH SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS ARE CONNECTED REGARDLESS OF THE POSITION OF SAID FIRST CAM, AND WHEN THE OTHER OF SAID FACES IS IN CONTACT WITH SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEANS IS DEPENDENT ON THE POSITION OF SAID FIRST CAM.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |