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Process for manufacturing a watchdial with hour-signs applied in relief
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-01-29
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1979-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vogt Andre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:59
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B19/00; G04B19/06; G04B19/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49579; Y10T29/49583; Y10T29/4981
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SMALL WATCH DIAL HAVING INDICIA IN RELIEF OF THE FACE OF THE DIAL COMPRISING, PROVIDING A DIAL HAVING A MAJOR SURFACE CORRESPONDING TO THE FACE OF THE DIAL, FINISHING SAID MAJOR SURFACE TO SUBSTANTIALLY FINISHED STATE, MAKING A HOLDING TOOL COMPRISING A HOLDING PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF INTEGRAL MIRRORIMAGE INDICIA IN RELIEF THEREON TO BE SECURED TO SAID DIAL FACE, POSITIONING SAID HOLDING TOOL ON SAID MAJOR SURFACE OF SAID DIAL WITH SAID INDICIA IN CONTACT WITH SAID MAJOR SURFACE, BONDING SAID INDICIA TO SAID MAJOR SURFACE WHILE MAINTAINING SAID SUBSTANIALLY FINISHED STATE OF ALL EXPOSED PORTIONS OF SAID MAJOR SURFACE OF THE DIAL, AND MECHANICALLY REMOVING SAID HOLDING PORTION FROM SAID INDICIA THEREBY TO LEAVE ONLY SAID INDICIA BONDED TO SAID DIAL MAJOR SURFACE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SMALL WATCH DIAL HAVING INDICIA IN RELIEF OF THE FACE OF THE DIAL COMPRISING, PROVIDING A DIAL HAVING A MAJOR SURFACE CORRESPONDING TO THE FACE OF THE DIAL, FINISHING SAID MAJOR SURFACE TO SUBSTANTIALLY FINISHED STATE, MAKING A HOLDING TOOL COMPRISING A HOLDING PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY OF INTEGRAL MIRRORIMAGE INDICIA IN RELIEF THEREON TO BE SECURED TO SAID DIAL FACE, POSITIONING SAID HOLDING TOOL ON SAID MAJOR SURFACE OF SAID DIAL WITH SAID INDICIA IN CONTACT WITH SAID MAJOR SURFACE, BONDING SAID INDICIA TO SAID MAJOR SURFACE WHILE MAINTAINING SAID SUBSTANIALLY FINISHED STATE OF ALL EXPOSED PORTIONS OF SAID MAJOR SURFACE OF THE DIAL, AND MECHANICALLY REMOVING SAID HOLDING PORTION FROM SAID INDICIA THEREBY TO LEAVE ONLY SAID INDICIA BONDED TO SAID DIAL MAJOR SURFACE.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |