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Oscillator device for timepiece mechanisms
Assignee: Portescap SA
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Filing: 1966-10-07
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Granted: 1969-02-18
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Expires: 1986-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fritz Marti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:55
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/08; G04C3/10; G04B; G04B17/00; G04B17/04; G04B17/10; G04C3/04; G04C3/06; G04C3/065; G04C3/066; G04C3/101; G04C3/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
IN A TIMEPIECE, AN OSCILLATOR DEVICE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF ELONGATED TORSION FLEXURE MEMBERS, A SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID TORSION FLEXURE MEMBERS BEING SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, A PAIR OF OSCILLATION ARMS, EACH BEING SECURED TO ONE OF SAID FLEXURE MEMBERS INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS AND BEING ALIGNED TRANSVERSELY TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE FLEXURE MEMBER TO WHICH IT IS SECURED, MEANS FOR CYCLICALLY OSCILLATING EACH OF SAID ARMS ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
IN A TIMEPIECE, AN OSCILLATOR DEVICE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF ELONGATED TORSION FLEXURE MEMBERS, A SUPPORT MEMBER, SAID TORSION FLEXURE MEMBERS BEING SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT MEMBER, A PAIR OF OSCILLATION ARMS, EACH BEING SECURED TO ONE OF SAID FLEXURE MEMBERS INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS AND BEING ALIGNED TRANSVERSELY TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE FLEXURE MEMBER TO WHICH IT IS SECURED, MEANS FOR CYCLICALLY OSCILLATING EACH OF SAID ARMS ABOUT THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF THE
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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) | 1972-02-18 | 1972-08-19 | 1973-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-18 | 1976-08-19 | 1977-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-18 | 1980-08-19 | 1981-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |