US3597913A
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Battery-carrying means for electric or electronic timepiece
Assignee: Suwa Seikosha KK
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A battery-carrying means for an electric or electronic timepiece wherein the elastic contact means projecting from the cover providing access to a battery-receiving means in said timepiece are positioned on the cover so as to be out of contact with the projected portion of the battery should said battery be inserted with said projected portion facing said cover. An insulating member or a space is provided between said cover and said projected portion to prevent contact therebetween should said battery be so inserted.
Inventors
- 👤 Motoyuki Fujimori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:20
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C10/00; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/216; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A battery-carrying means for an electric or electronic timepiece, said battery having a casing portion defining a first pole and a projected portion defining a second pole, comprising battery-receiving means in said timepiece for receiving said battery and providing electrical contact with said batteryprojected portion; a timepiece case formed with an aperture therethrough providing access to said battery-receiving means; cover means for closing said case aperture; elastic contact means projecting from said cover for providing electrical contact with said battery-casing portion and positioned on said cover to be out of contact with said battery-projected portion should said battery be inserted in said battery-receiving means with said projected portion facing said cover; and means for preventing electrical contact between said cover and said battery-projected portion when said battery is inserted in said batter-receiving means with said projected portion facing said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A battery-carrying means for an electric or electronic timepiece, said battery having a casing portion defining a first pole and a projected portion defining a second pole, comprising battery-receiving means in said timepiece for receiving said battery and providing electrical contact with said batteryprojected portion; a timepiece case formed with an aperture therethrough providing access to said battery-receiving means; cover means for closing said case aperture; elastic contact means projecting from said cover for providing electrical contact with said battery-casing portion and positioned on said cover to be out of contact with said battery-projected portion should said battery be inserted in said battery-receiving means with said projected portion facing said cover; and means for preventing electrical contact between said cover and said battery-projected portion when said battery is inserted in said batter-receiving means with said projected portion facing said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A battery-carrying means as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for preventing contact includes an insulating member mounted on said cover and positioned to be engaged by said battery-projected portions should said battery be inserted in said battery-receiving means with said projected portion facing said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A battery-carrying means as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for preventing contact includes means for increasing the length of said elastic contact means so that said elastic contact means engage said battery-casing portion should said battery be inserted in said battery-receiving means with said projected portion facing said cover to maintain a space between said cover and battery-projected portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |