US3303641A
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Assignee: United States Time Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-18
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1984-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Egger Josef
- 👤 Meitinger Heinz
- 👤 Esselborn Fred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:06
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/06; G04B37/068; G04B27/00; G04B27/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A HAND-SETTING DEVICE TO ADJUST THE MINUTE AND THE HOUR HAND OF A WATCH ENCASED IN A CASE, INCLUDING A FRAME PLATE, A GEAR TRAIN ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME PLATE AND HAVING AN HOUR WHEEL, A CROWN AT LEAST A PORTION OF WHICH IS EXTERIOR TO THE CASE, A SETTING STAFF WHICH PERFORMS AT ALL TIMES THE FUNCTION OF SUPPORTING GEARS IN SAID GEAR TRAIN AND WHICH PERFORMS SELECTIVELY THE FUNCTION OF A SETTING STAFF, MEANS MOUNTING SAID SETTING STAFF ON THE FRAME PLATE AND ADAPTED TO BE COUPLED TO THE CROWN, MEANS TO COUPLE AND UNCOUPLE THE CROWN INTO A DIRECT DRIVING RELATION ITH THE SETTING STEM, FIRST AND SECOND GEARS CARRIED BY THE SETTING STAFF, AND A CENTER STAFF ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME PLATE AND A GEAR FIXED TO SAID STAFF, WHEREIN THE FIRST GEAR IS IN MESH WITH THE GEAR ON THE CENTER STAFF AND FUNCTIONS IN THE GEAR TRAIN, AND THE SECOND GEAR ON THE SETTING STAFF MESHES WITH THE HOUR WHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A HAND-SETTING DEVICE TO ADJUST THE MINUTE AND THE HOUR HAND OF A WATCH ENCASED IN A CASE, INCLUDING A FRAME PLATE, A GEAR TRAIN ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME PLATE AND HAVING AN HOUR WHEEL, A CROWN AT LEAST A PORTION OF WHICH IS EXTERIOR TO THE CASE, A SETTING STAFF WHICH PERFORMS AT ALL TIMES THE FUNCTION OF SUPPORTING GEARS IN SAID GEAR TRAIN AND WHICH PERFORMS SELECTIVELY THE FUNCTION OF A SETTING STAFF, MEANS MOUNTING SAID SETTING STAFF ON THE FRAME PLATE AND ADAPTED TO BE COUPLED TO THE CROWN, MEANS TO COUPLE AND UNCOUPLE THE CROWN INTO A DIRECT DRIVING RELATION ITH THE SETTING STEM, FIRST AND SECOND GEARS CARRIED BY THE SETTING STAFF, AND A CENTER STAFF ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE FRAME PLATE AND A GEAR FIXED TO SAID STAFF, WHEREIN THE FIRST GEAR IS IN MESH WITH THE GEAR ON THE CENTER STAFF AND FUNCTIONS IN THE GEAR TRAIN, AND THE SECOND GEAR ON THE SETTING STAFF MESHES WITH THE HOUR WHEEL.
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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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |