US3670491A
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Battery-pintle assembly for a wrist watch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-10
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1991-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A battery-pintle assembly for connecting a wrist band to a wrist watch case containing an electrically actuatable timing mechanism, comprises a cylindrical battery engageable with one end of the watch band, with pintle pins extending outwardly of opposite ends of the battery for engagement with lugs of the watch case. The pintle pins can be permanent parts of the battery terminals or can be separate members. The pintle pins can be carried by a casing enclosing the battery or can be carried by a pintle tube removably disposed axially of the battery. The watch case has one or more lugs containing electrical connector means for electrically connecting pintle pins to the timing mechanism. The watch case can support two battery-pintle assemblies at opposite ends, with batteries arranged in a parallel electrical circuit. The wrist band can engage a battery-pintle assembly at either end or at both ends.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton E Weschler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:47
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C10/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
An assembly adapted for connecting a wrist band to a wrist watch case containing an electrically actuatable timing mechanism; comprising a cylindrical battery engageable at one end of the watch band; and spring loaded pintle pins extending outwardly of opposite ends of the battery for engagement with parts of said watch case, said battery maintaining an electrical potential between the pins for energizing and driving said timing mechanism in the watch case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
An assembly adapted for connecting a wrist band to a wrist watch case containing an electrically actuatable timing mechanism; comprising a cylindrical battery engageable at one end of the watch band; and spring loaded pintle pins extending outwardly of opposite ends of the battery for engagement with parts of said watch case, said battery maintaining an electrical potential between the pins for energizing and driving said timing mechanism in the watch case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the battery has terminals of opposite polarity; and spring containing pintle parts joined to and forming portions of said terminals respectively, said pintle pins being movably set in said pintle parts respectively in contact with the springs therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the battery has an open central axial passage; a cylindrical pintle tube removably disposed in said passage; and a coil spring in said tube, said pintle pins being movably set in opposite ends of the tube in contact with opposite ends of said spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1, further comprising a wrist band attachable at opposite ends thereof to said watch case, at least one end of the wrist band being formed to engage and removably enclose said cylindrical battery.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said cylindrical battery has terminals of opposite polarity; a separate cylindrical body coaxial with the battery and carrying said pintle pins; and means electrically connecting said pins with the respective terminals of the battery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the battery has terminals of opposite polarity; a casing removably enclosing the battery; and spring containing pintle parts mounted at opposite ends of the casing, said pintle pins being movably set in said pintle parts in contact with the springs therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
An assembly as defined in claim 6, wherein one of said pintle pins is connected in direct electric circuit with one terminal of the battery via one pintle part, and an electrical conductor connecting the other pintle pin in direct electric circuit with the other terminal of the battery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
An assembly as defined in claim 1, further comprising a wrist watch case containing a timing mechanism actuatable by applied electrical energy, said casing having lugs at opposite ends for engaging pairs of pintle pins therein; and an electrical connector in one lug at either end of said watch case connected electrically directly to said timing mechanism and arranged to receive and engage one of said pintle pins for electrically connecting one terminal of the battery to the timing mechanism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
An assembly as defined in claim 8, further comprising a wrist band having opposite ends formed to engage and removably enclose said cylindrical battery at either end of the wrist band.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
An assembly as defined in claim 8, wherein said cylindrical battery has terminals of opposite polarity; and spring containing pintle parts joined to and forming portions of said terminals respectively, said pintle pins being movably set in said pintle parts respectively in contact with the springs therein.
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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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |