US3140579A
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Assignee: GREAT LAKES CARBON Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-24
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1982-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George Skakel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:12
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B19/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
IN A TIMEPIECE INCLUDING A TIMEKEEPING MECHANISM ENCLOSED IN A CASE, A WATCH FACE, A PROTECTIVE TRANSPARENT COVER OVER THE FACE, AND A CLOSURE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE CASE AND ADAPTED WHEN CLOSED TO COVER THE FACE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: HANDS ENGAGED WITH THE TIMEKEEPING MECHANISM AND ROTATABLE ABOUT THE FACE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION, CALIBRATIONS CO-OPERATIVE WITH THE HANDS FOR TELLING TIME, SAID CALIBRATIONS BEING A MIRROR IMAGE OF THOSE FOUND ON AN ORDINARY WATCH, AND A MIRROR CONTAINED WITHIN THE CLOSURE AND HAVING A FIRST SIDE OF LIGHT REFLECTION ADJACENT THE WATCH FACE WHEN THE CLOSURE IS CLOSED, AND A SECOND SIDE OF LIGHT TRANSPARENCY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
IN A TIMEPIECE INCLUDING A TIMEKEEPING MECHANISM ENCLOSED IN A CASE, A WATCH FACE, A PROTECTIVE TRANSPARENT COVER OVER THE FACE, AND A CLOSURE PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE CASE AND ADAPTED WHEN CLOSED TO COVER THE FACE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: HANDS ENGAGED WITH THE TIMEKEEPING MECHANISM AND ROTATABLE ABOUT THE FACE IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION, CALIBRATIONS CO-OPERATIVE WITH THE HANDS FOR TELLING TIME, SAID CALIBRATIONS BEING A MIRROR IMAGE OF THOSE FOUND ON AN ORDINARY WATCH, AND A MIRROR CONTAINED WITHIN THE CLOSURE AND HAVING A FIRST SIDE OF LIGHT REFLECTION ADJACENT THE WATCH FACE WHEN THE CLOSURE IS CLOSED, AND A SECOND SIDE OF LIGHT TRANSPARENCY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |