US3668860A
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High voltage watch power supply
Assignee: Timex Group USA Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-05
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A power supply for a watch including voltage multiplying means or transforming means to increase the voltage of a power cell to a higher voltage capable of operating electrical and electronic devices used in watches requiring voltage higher than the conventional 1.5 volts. These include highly efficient quartz oscillators and dividing units, MOS integrated circuits, solid state indicating systems, crystals, piezoelectrical and electrostatic motors and piezoelectric alarm systems, and associated systems. A DC-AC converter or chopper is connected respectively to a voltage multiplier or transformer and the high voltage output therefrom is suitable for driving various types AC or DC systems used in watches. The use of a plurality of batteries or other undesirable structures is thereby avoided.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunther Rudalph Diersbock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:38
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02M; H02M3/00; H02M3/22; H02M3/24; H02M3/28; H02M3/325; H02M3/335; H02M3/338; H02M3/3381; G; G04; G04G; G04G19/00; G04G19/02; H02M3/3382; H02M3/3384
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch comprising: a low voltage power supply, an oscillator connected to the low voltage power supply and driven thereby, means for converting the oscillator output into a series of pulses, means for increasing the voltage of the output from the converting means to provide a high voltage output, and means driven by the high voltage output from the voltage increasing means to indicate time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch comprising: a low voltage power supply, an oscillator connected to the low voltage power supply and driven thereby, means for converting the oscillator output into a series of pulses, means for increasing the voltage of the output from the converting means to provide a high voltage output, and means driven by the high voltage output from the voltage increasing means to indicate time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the converting means comprises a DC-AC converter for changing the oscillator input to AC pulses, said means being connected to the power supply, the voltage increasing means comprises a voltage multiplier, and the driven means comprises a watch motor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch in accordance with claim 2 further including: a DC-AC converter connected to the voltage multiplier to provide an AC output to the driven means, and, wherein the driven means comprises an AC motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the converting means comprises a chopper for changing the oscillator output into DC pulses, the voltage increasing means comprises a transformer, and, the driven means comprises a watch motor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch in accordance with claim 4 wherein: a rectifier is connecteD to the tranformer output to provide a DC output therefrom, and, the driven means comprises a DC motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch in accordance with claim 2 wherein: the voltage multiplier comprises a plurality of cascaded doubler stages, and the oscillator includes a multivibrator.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the converting means comprises a DC-AC converter for changing the oscillator input to AC pulses, said means being connected to the power supply, the voltage increasing means comprises a voltage multiplier, the driven means comprises a display.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A high voltage power supply for a watch in accordance with claim 1 wherein: the converting means comprises a chopper for changing the oscillator output in DC pulses, the voltage increasing means comprises a transformer, and, the driven means comprises a display.
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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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |