US3248868A
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Assignee: Movado Watch Co SA
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Filing: 1964-07-28
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1984-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Polo Raymond
- 👤 Worpe Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:40
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B19/00; G04B19/24; G04B19/243; G04B19/247; G04B19/25; G04B27/00; G04B27/02; G04B27/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A DATE TIMEPIECE COMPRISING A MOVABLE, TOOTHED DATE CROWN, A WINDING SHAFT ADAPTED TO BE MANUALLY MOVED AXIALLY AND ROTATED ABOUT ITS AXIS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE DATE CROWN INCLUDING A PIVOTABLE LEVER, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID LEVER TO THE WINDING SHAFT WHERE BY THE AXIAL POSITION OF THE WINDING SHAFT CONTROL THE POSITION OF SAID LEVER, A GEAR WHEEL MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE LEVER, AND A CAM MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE LEVER AND COOPERATING WITH THE GEAR WHEEL SO THAT ROTATION OF THE GEAR WHEEL CAUSES THE CAM TO ROTATE, THE LEVER BEING ADAPTED TO PIVOT TO A POSITION IN WHICH THE GEAR WHEEL ENGAGES THE WINGING SHAFT THROUGH A GEAR TRAIN AND IN WHICH THE CAM CAN ENGAGE ONE OF THE TEETH OF THE DATE CROWN TO MOVE SAID DATE CROWN, SAID LEVER BEIONG ADAPTED TO BEND ELASTICALLLY WHENEVER BUTTING OCCURS BETWEEN SAID CAM AND SAID ONE OF THE TEETH OF THE SAID DATE CROWN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A DATE TIMEPIECE COMPRISING A MOVABLE, TOOTHED DATE CROWN, A WINDING SHAFT ADAPTED TO BE MANUALLY MOVED AXIALLY AND ROTATED ABOUT ITS AXIS, AND MEANS FOR MOVING THE DATE CROWN INCLUDING A PIVOTABLE LEVER, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID LEVER TO THE WINDING SHAFT WHERE BY THE AXIAL POSITION OF THE WINDING SHAFT CONTROL THE POSITION OF SAID LEVER, A GEAR WHEEL MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE LEVER, AND A CAM MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE LEVER AND COOPERATING WITH THE GEAR WHEEL SO THAT ROTATION OF THE GEAR WHEEL CAUSES THE CAM TO ROTATE, THE LEVER BEING ADAPTED TO PIVOT TO A POSITION IN WHICH THE GEAR WHEEL ENGAGES THE WINGING SHAFT THROUGH A GEAR TRAIN AND IN WHICH THE CAM CAN ENGAGE ONE OF THE TEETH OF THE DATE CROWN TO MOVE SAID DATE CROWN, SAID LEVER BEIONG ADAPTED TO BEND ELASTICALLLY WHENEVER BUTTING OCCURS BETWEEN SAID CAM AND SAID ONE OF THE TEETH OF THE SAID DATE CROWN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |