US3729922A
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Timepiece
Assignee: CLINTON WATCH Co
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Filing: 1971-09-13
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Granted: 1973-05-01
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Expires: 1991-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A timepiece, for example a wristwatch, having indicating means driven by a movement for indicating the hours and minutes and also the date, characterized in that designation of the twelve months of the year are disposed on an annular surface surrounding the said indicating means. Associated with said annular surface is a predetermined reading position or an index mark or a window, on or in which only one of the 12 month designations can be read at a time. The annular surface and/or the index mark or window, respectively, is adapted to be turned manually about the axis of the annular surface.
Inventors
- 👤 I Wein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:19
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B47/00; G04B47/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A timepiece having indicating means driven by an encased movement for indicating the hours and minutes and also the date, characterized in that designations of the 12 months of the year are disposed on an annular surface surrounding the said indicating means; said annular surface being located externally of the encased movement of the timepiece and having associated therewith a predetermined reading position or an index mark or a window, on or in which one at a time of the 12 month designations can be read; and that the annular surface and/or the index mark or window, respectively, is adapted to be turned manually about the axis of the annular surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A timepiece having indicating means driven by an encased movement for indicating the hours and minutes and also the date, characterized in that designations of the 12 months of the year are disposed on an annular surface surrounding the said indicating means; said annular surface being located externally of the encased movement of the timepiece and having associated therewith a predetermined reading position or an index mark or a window, on or in which one at a time of the 12 month designations can be read; and that the annular surface and/or the index mark or window, respectively, is adapted to be turned manually about the axis of the annular surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the said annular surface is stationary, and that a turning covering ring is arranged above the annular surface, said covering ring having a cut-out which forms a reading window.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the said annular surface is disposed outside a casing of the timepiece on a ring which is rotatably mounted on the casing and which is directly manually accessible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that an index mark or a window for reading the month designations is disposed on or in a ring which is arranged outside a casing of the timepiece, and is rotatably mounted on this casing and is directly manually accessible.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the said annular surface is stationary.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, characterized in that the said annular surface is disposed on a manually rotatable ring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A timepiece according to claim 2 characterized in that a stationary covering ring is arranged above the manually rotatable ring, said covering ring having a cut-out which forms a reading window.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A timepiece according to claim 2, characterized in that the ring is manually rotatable by means of a crown which is connected to a wheel engaging the undersurface of the ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
A timepiece according to claim 6, characterized in that the said annular surface is disposed on a second turning ring which is coaxial with the first ring and is also arranged outside the casing, the two rings being rotatable both relatively to one another and together.
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) | 1976-04-30 | 1976-10-30 | 1977-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-30 | 1980-10-30 | 1981-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-30 | 1984-10-30 | 1985-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |