US3702531A
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Timepiece for identifying time by color
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-02
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Granted: 1972-11-14
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Expires: 1991-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A timepiece is provided by having a cylindrical color carrying member on which is coded a plurality of distinguishable color areas in uniform sections around its circumference, said color areas representing uniform units of time within a time period; a separate and second plurality of sections displayed on the circumference of the cylindrical member to denote a second period of time; an independent reference indicator means adapted to indicate successively each of the color areas and each of the second plurality of sections; and timepiece driving means to impart relative rotation between said indicator means and said cylindrical color carrying member so that each section of the cylindrical member is indicated successively within the desired time period of a plurality of hours, such as a 12 or 24 hour period. At least one period of time, such as the hours of a day or minutes of one hour, is displayed by distinguishable colors while the second time period is displayed by any convenient means of denoting a division, such as markings, numerals, a separate code of colors which are distinguishable from the first color code, a separate code of distinguishable color patterns, colored or non-colored bodies, etc.
Inventors
- 👤 Marilyn J Maue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:14
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B19/00; G04B19/20; G04B19/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A timepiece comprising: a. a timepiece driving mechanism capable of causing a memBer to make a complete rotation within a time period comprising a plurality of hours; b. a cylindrical color carrying member having distinguishable color areas coded around its circumference in uniform sections to designate a first time period comprising a period of hours or minute intervals of an hour and having a second, separate plurality of indicia uniformly spaced around its circumference to denote a second time period of hours or minute intervals of an hour so as to separately display a time period of a plurality of hours and a time period of minute intervals of an hour; c. a separate reference indicator member associated with a circumferential surface of said cylindrical color carrying member; and d. means connected to said driving mechanism for causing relative rotational movement between said cylindrical color carrying member and said reference indicator member such that each of the distinguishable color areas of the cylindrical color carrying member are successively positioned at said reference indicator member, whereby said reference indicator member indicates a predetermined time interval.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A timepiece comprising: a. a timepiece driving mechanism capable of causing a memBer to make a complete rotation within a time period comprising a plurality of hours; b. a cylindrical color carrying member having distinguishable color areas coded around its circumference in uniform sections to designate a first time period comprising a period of hours or minute intervals of an hour and having a second, separate plurality of indicia uniformly spaced around its circumference to denote a second time period of hours or minute intervals of an hour so as to separately display a time period of a plurality of hours and a time period of minute intervals of an hour; c. a separate reference indicator member associated with a circumferential surface of said cylindrical color carrying member; and d. means connected to said driving mechanism for causing relative rotational movement between said cylindrical color carrying member and said reference indicator member such that each of the distinguishable color areas of the cylindrical color carrying member are successively positioned at said reference indicator member, whereby said reference indicator member indicates a predetermined time interval.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the member rotated by the means connected to said driving means makes a complete rotation within the period of 12 hours.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the member rotated by the means connected to said driving mechanism makes a complete rotation within the period of 24 hours.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the reference indicator member is rotated around a circumferential surface of a stationary cylindrical color carrying member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the cylindrical color carrying member is rotated and the reference indicator member is stationary.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the cylindrical color carrying member is opaque and the reference indicator member overlays the outside circumferential surface of the cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the cylindrical color carrying member is transparent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the cylindrical color carrying member and the reference indicator member are enclosed by a transparent casing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the reference indicator member is enclosed by a transparent, hollow cylindrical color carrying member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein said second time period is represented by numerals and the first time period is represented by distinguishable colors.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein said first time period is represented by bands of distinguishable colors and the second time period, representing minute intervals of an hour, is represented by markings which divide each of the bands into a plurality of sections.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The time piece as recited in claim 1 wherein said first time period is represented by distinguishable colors in an area around the circumference and the second time period is represented on a separate circumferential area of the cylindrical color carrying member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein a 12 hour period is represented by the distinguishable colors in an area around the circumference of the cylindrical color carrying member and minute intervals of one hour are represented in at least a portion of the same circumferential area of the cylindrical color carrying member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 13 wherein the minute intervals are represented by gem stones uniformly spaced across the sections containing the distinguishable colors.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 13 wherein the minute intervals are represented by distinctive markings or patterns which are uniformly spaced across the sections containing the distinguishable colors.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
49 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the upper portion of the cylindrical color carrying member is recessed, the sections of distinguishable colors and the sEcond plurality of sections are displayed in said recessed portion and said reference indicator extends over the recessed portion of the cylindrical member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
65 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein said first time period is represented by a plurality of separated areas on the circumference of the cylindrical member, each separated area of the time period contains a distinctive code of distinguishable colors and the second time period is represented by a plurality of sections displayed in a separate area on the circumference of the cylindrical member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 17 wherein at least one code of distinguishable colors is comprised of different color temperatures of the same hue.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
66 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the lower outer circumferential surface of said cylindrical color carrying member is geared to engage a gear wheel which is connected to the timepiece driving mechanism and wherein said reference indicator member is mounted on said gear wheel at the axis thereof, so that the cylindrical color carrying member is rotated while the reference indicator member is stationary.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
91 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 1 wherein the reference indicator member is enclosed by the cylindrical color carrying member, the cylindrical color carrying member is transparent and is equipped at the lower portion of its inner circumferential surface with gear teeth, said reference indicator member is mounted on a geared planetary wheel which is driven by a gear wheel connected to said driving mechanism in an epicyclic train, thereby causing the planetary wheel and reference indicator member to be rotated around the inner circumference of the cylindrical color carrying member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
44 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 20 wherein the reference indicator member is a rod which is integrally mounted on said planetary wheel so that the rod revolves continuously as it is rotated around the circumferential inner surface of the cylindrical color carrying member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
67 words
The timepiece as recited in claim 19 wherein the inner circumferential surface of said cylindrical color carrying member contains a continuous channel, said reference indicator member floats in an aperture in the planetary wheel, the free end of said reference indicator member carries a pin which engages said channel on the inner circumferential surface of the cylindrical color carrying member and follows the path of said channel.
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) | 1975-11-14 | 1976-05-15 | 1976-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-14 | 1980-05-15 | 1980-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-14 | 1984-05-15 | 1984-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |