US3201932A
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Vibratory frequency standard for a timekeeping device
Assignee: United States Time Corp
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Filing: 1964-07-10
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1984-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sparing Klaus
- 👤 Tilse Wilhelm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:55
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/08; G04C3/10; G04C3/101; G04C3/102; G04C3/04; G04C3/06; G04C3/065; G04C3/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A FREQUENCY STANDARD FOR WATCHES HAVING A FRAME, SAID STANDARD COMPRISING A MECHANICAL VIBRATOR AND A BASE; THE BASE BEING MOUNTED ON THE FRAME; SAID VIBRATOR COMPRISING FOUR THIN REEDS, EACH OF SAID REEDS BEING MOUNTED ON SAID BASE; THE OSCILLATIONS OF THE VIBRATIONS ARE TRANSMITTED TO THE THAT SUBSTANTIALLY NO VIBRATIONS ARE TRANSMITTED TO THE FRAME; SAID REEDS BEING POSITIONED AND ARRANGED INTO FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF REEDS WITH EACH REED OF THE FIRST PAIR BEING COUPLE DTO A DIFFERENT REED OF THE SECOND PAIR BY CONNECTION PIECES AND SO THAT THE TWO SETS OF COUPLED REEDS SIMULTANEOUSLY VIBRATE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, WITH ONE REED OF EAC PAIR VIBRATING OPPOSITELY TO THE OTHER REED OF THE PAIR; AND THE VIBRATOR BEING SO CONSTRUCTED SO THAT THE CENTERS OF GRAVITY OF THE COUPLED REEDS VIBRATE ALONG SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT LINES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A FREQUENCY STANDARD FOR WATCHES HAVING A FRAME, SAID STANDARD COMPRISING A MECHANICAL VIBRATOR AND A BASE; THE BASE BEING MOUNTED ON THE FRAME; SAID VIBRATOR COMPRISING FOUR THIN REEDS, EACH OF SAID REEDS BEING MOUNTED ON SAID BASE; THE OSCILLATIONS OF THE VIBRATIONS ARE TRANSMITTED TO THE THAT SUBSTANTIALLY NO VIBRATIONS ARE TRANSMITTED TO THE FRAME; SAID REEDS BEING POSITIONED AND ARRANGED INTO FIRST AND SECOND PAIRS OF REEDS WITH EACH REED OF THE FIRST PAIR BEING COUPLE DTO A DIFFERENT REED OF THE SECOND PAIR BY CONNECTION PIECES AND SO THAT THE TWO SETS OF COUPLED REEDS SIMULTANEOUSLY VIBRATE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, WITH ONE REED OF EAC PAIR VIBRATING OPPOSITELY TO THE OTHER REED OF THE PAIR; AND THE VIBRATOR BEING SO CONSTRUCTED SO THAT THE CENTERS OF GRAVITY OF THE COUPLED REEDS VIBRATE ALONG SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT LINES.
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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) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |