US3316710A
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Watch movement with ringing mechanism
Assignee: Tissot SA
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Filing: 1965-07-14
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Granted: 1967-05-02
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Expires: 1985-07-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schneider Jean-Claude
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:55
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B23/00; G04B23/02; G04B23/10; G04B21/00; G04B21/02; G04B21/14; G04B23/023; G04B23/06; G04B23/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
IN A CLOCK MOVEMENT, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ADJUSTABLE MECHANICAL RINGING MECHANISM, MEANS FOR RELEASING THE RINGING MECHANISM TO ALLOW RINGING, A MOTOR SPRING, A GEAR TRAIN DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR SPRING, HOURS AND MINUTES INDICATING MEMBERS DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR SPRING THROUGH SAID GEAR TRAIN, AN ALARM SPRING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RINGING MECHANISM TO MECHANICALLY DRIVE THE RINGING MECHANISM WHEN THE LATTER IS RELEASED BY SAID RELEASE MEANS AND A WINDING WHEEL OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ALARM SPRING FOR WINDING SAID ALARM SPRING, SAID WINDING WHEEL BEING IN MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE OF THE GEARS OF SAID TRAIN WHEREBY THE WINDING WHEEL IS ROTATABLE BY SAID ONE GEAR TO ENERGIZE SAID ALARM SPRING FOR ACTUATING THE RINGING MECHANISM, THE PRIME ENERGY SOURCE FOR THE ALARM SPRING BEING PROVIDED BY SAID MOTOR SPRING ACTING THROUGH SAID GEAR TRAIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
IN A CLOCK MOVEMENT, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING AN ADJUSTABLE MECHANICAL RINGING MECHANISM, MEANS FOR RELEASING THE RINGING MECHANISM TO ALLOW RINGING, A MOTOR SPRING, A GEAR TRAIN DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR SPRING, HOURS AND MINUTES INDICATING MEMBERS DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR SPRING THROUGH SAID GEAR TRAIN, AN ALARM SPRING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID RINGING MECHANISM TO MECHANICALLY DRIVE THE RINGING MECHANISM WHEN THE LATTER IS RELEASED BY SAID RELEASE MEANS AND A WINDING WHEEL OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ALARM SPRING FOR WINDING SAID ALARM SPRING, SAID WINDING WHEEL BEING IN MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE OF THE GEARS OF SAID TRAIN WHEREBY THE WINDING WHEEL IS ROTATABLE BY SAID ONE GEAR TO ENERGIZE SAID ALARM SPRING FOR ACTUATING THE RINGING MECHANISM, THE PRIME ENERGY SOURCE FOR THE ALARM SPRING BEING PROVIDED BY SAID MOTOR SPRING ACTING THROUGH SAID GEAR TRAIN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CH355097A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-05-01 | 1970-10-31 | 1971-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-01 | 1974-10-31 | 1975-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-01 | 1978-10-31 | 1979-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |