US3719038A
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Watchcase
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-21
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Granted: 1973-03-06
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Expires: 1991-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A comprehensive member combining both the case-band and the glass is made out of one piece of a homogeneous translucent material. The peripheral wall of this member surrounds the watch movement and it is thick enough to be practically opaque and to hide the movement edge. The central portion of this member is, on the contrary, made thin enough to form a screen allowing time reading.
Inventors
- 👤 H Klingenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:38
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/0008; G04B39/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A watchcase comprising, in lieu of a case-band and a separate glass, a one-piece member made of a homogeneous translucent material, said member having a peripheral portion adapted for receiving and surrounding a watch movement and being thick enough to hide the movement, and a portion being thin enough to form a screen permitting reading time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A watchcase comprising, in lieu of a case-band and a separate glass, a one-piece member made of a homogeneous translucent material, said member having a peripheral portion adapted for receiving and surrounding a watch movement and being thick enough to hide the movement, and a portion being thin enough to form a screen permitting reading time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A watchcase comprising, in lieu of a case-band and a separate glass, a one-piece member made of a homogeneous translucent material, said member having a peripheral portion adapted for receiving and surrounding a watch movement and being thick enough to hide the movement, and a portion being thin enough to form a screen permitting reading time.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A watchcase comprising, in lieu of a case-band and a separate glass, a one-piece member made of a homogeneous translucent material, said member having a peripheral portion adapted for receiving and surrounding a watch movement and being thick enough to hide the movement, and a portion being thin enough to form a screen permitting reading time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A watchcase as claimed in claim 1, said member being made of sintered corundum.
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) | 1976-03-05 | 1976-09-04 | 1977-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-05 | 1980-09-04 | 1981-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-05 | 1984-09-04 | 1985-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |