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US3665701A
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Watch case with multiple internal and external rotatable dials
Assignee: Ets Meyer & Grandgirard Sa
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Filing: 1971-04-15
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1991-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A watch case comprises two adjacent annular graduated discs rotatably mounted inside a caseband. The discs are supported on an annular frame member including an upper flange for guiding the inner disc and a lower flange clamped between the caseband and a bottom.
Inventors
- 👤 Georges Burdet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:13
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B19/00; G04B19/28; G04B19/283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A watch case comprising a caseband and a bottom removably fitted together, at least one annular disc rotatably mounted inside the caseband, an annular frame member for supporting and guiding said at least one disc, and exterior control means for rotating said at least one disc, in which said annular frame member comprises a lower flange clamped between the caseband and the bottom, a main body comprising an upper surface supporting said at least one disc, and an upper flange adjacent said upper surface and having an outwardly facing surface cooperating with an inwardly facing surface of said at least one disc.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A watch case comprising a caseband and a bottom removably fitted together, at least one annular disc rotatably mounted inside the caseband, an annular frame member for supporting and guiding said at least one disc, and exterior control means for rotating said at least one disc, in which said annular frame member comprises a lower flange clamped between the caseband and the bottom, a main body comprising an upper surface supporting said at least one disc, and an upper flange adjacent said upper surface and having an outwardly facing surface cooperating with an inwardly facing surface of said at least one disc.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A watch case according to claim 1, in which said main body includes at least one cut-away extending in said upper surface, said control means comprising at least one pinion housed in said at least one cut-away and meshing with teeth on a lower surface of at least one disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A watch case according to claim 1, in which a movement is centrally housed in said main body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A watch case according to claim 1, in which said upper flange of said main body comprises an inwardly directed part with an upwardly facing surface, said upwardly facing surface supporting a part of a disc.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A watch case according to claim 4, in which said inwardly directed part of the flange supports a dial.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A watch case according to claim 1, comprising two adjacent annular discs rotatably mounted in the caseband, upper surfaces of said discs bearing graduations and forming a substantially continuous surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A watch case according to claim 6, in which said main body includes a cut-away extending in said upper surface, said control means comprising a pinion housed in said cut-away and selectively meshing with teeth on lower surfaces of said two adjacent discs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A watch case according to claim 6, in which said main body comprises a cut-away housing first and second pinions meshing with teeth on the lower surface of a first of said two discs and a second of said two discs respectively.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
A watch case according to claim 6, in which said main body includes first and second cut-aways extending in said upper surface, said control means comprising first and second pinions housed in said first and second cut-aways and meshing with teeth on the lower surfaces of a first of said two discs and a second of said two discs respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
A watch case according to claim 9, in which at least a part of one of said pinions contributes to the support of a disc with which said one pinion is not in driving relationship in the vicinity of the cut-away for said one pinion.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |