US3358438A
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Jointed winding stem with screwed-on button
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-04-11
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Granted: 1967-12-19
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Expires: 1987-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Simon John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:27
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/06; G04B37/066; G04B37/08; G04B37/10; G04B37/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A JOINTED WINDING STEM ASSEMBLY HAVING A BUTTON ADAPTED TO BE SCREWED ON A TIMEPIECE CASE, SAID STEM COMPRISING A OUTER PART SECURED TO SAID BUTTON, SAID OUTER PART HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SPACED DIAMETRICAL OPENINGS, SAID OPENINGS BEING CONNECTED BY A DIAMETRICAL SLOT TO FORM A HOUSING; SAID FIRST OPENING BEING DIRECTED TOWARDS THE INSIDE OF SAID CASE AND TERMINATING IN A PAIR OF ELASTIC JAWS DELIMITING A SECOND DIAMETRICAL SLOT, SAID SECOND OPENING BEING DIRECTED TOWARD THE OUTSIDE OF SAID CASE AND TERMINATING IN A THIRD DIAMETRICAL SLOT; SAID STEM INCLUDING ALSO AN INNER PART ROTATABLY AND AXIALLY DRIVEN BY MOVEMENTS IMPARTED TO SAID OUTER PART BY SAID BUTTON, SAID INNER PART HAVING A HEAD FITTING IN SAID FIRST OPENING; A SPRING FITTING INSIDE SAID OUTER PART OF SAID STEM NEAR SAID SECOND OPENING AND BEARING AGAINST THE EXTREMITY OF SAID HEAD WHEREBY SAID OUTER PART OF SAID STEM EFFECTS AN AXIAL MOVEMENT AGAINST SAID SPRING INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID INNER PART DURING SCREWING OF SAID BUTTON ON SAID CASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A JOINTED WINDING STEM ASSEMBLY HAVING A BUTTON ADAPTED TO BE SCREWED ON A TIMEPIECE CASE, SAID STEM COMPRISING A OUTER PART SECURED TO SAID BUTTON, SAID OUTER PART HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SPACED DIAMETRICAL OPENINGS, SAID OPENINGS BEING CONNECTED BY A DIAMETRICAL SLOT TO FORM A HOUSING; SAID FIRST OPENING BEING DIRECTED TOWARDS THE INSIDE OF SAID CASE AND TERMINATING IN A PAIR OF ELASTIC JAWS DELIMITING A SECOND DIAMETRICAL SLOT, SAID SECOND OPENING BEING DIRECTED TOWARD THE OUTSIDE OF SAID CASE AND TERMINATING IN A THIRD DIAMETRICAL SLOT; SAID STEM INCLUDING ALSO AN INNER PART ROTATABLY AND AXIALLY DRIVEN BY MOVEMENTS IMPARTED TO SAID OUTER PART BY SAID BUTTON, SAID INNER PART HAVING A HEAD FITTING IN SAID FIRST OPENING; A SPRING FITTING INSIDE SAID OUTER PART OF SAID STEM NEAR SAID SECOND OPENING AND BEARING AGAINST THE EXTREMITY OF SAID HEAD WHEREBY SAID OUTER PART OF SAID STEM EFFECTS AN AXIAL MOVEMENT AGAINST SAID SPRING INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID INNER PART DURING SCREWING OF SAID BUTTON ON SAID CASE.
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) | 1970-12-18 | 1971-06-19 | 1971-12-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-18 | 1975-06-19 | 1975-12-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-18 | 1979-06-19 | 1979-12-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |