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Personalized photograph type watch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-25
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A personalized photograph type watch and, more particularly a personalized photograph watch dial comprising a standard watch mechanism and enclosure structure; i.e., a case, a bezel and a crystal, wherein the dial or face plate comprises a metal foil of predetermined geometrical configuration having at least one personalized photograph print on the viewable surface of said dial, said metal foil initially having a photosensitive coating on one surface thereof and said coating having a half-tone negative of said personalized photograph exposed on said coated surface to produce said photograph watch dial.
Inventors
- 👤 E Reiter
- 👤 H Hickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:53
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04D; G04D3/00; G04D3/0074; G04D3/0092; G04B; G04B45/00; G04B45/0084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
In a watch assembly, the improvement comprising a photographic face plate in turn comprising a watch dial configuration photographically printed on the viewable surface of said face plate, and at least one selective photographic representation photographically printed on the viewable surface of said face plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
In a watch assembly, the improvement comprising a photographic face plate in turn comprising a watch dial configuration photographically printed on the viewable surface of said face plate, and at least one selective photographic representation photographically printed on the viewable surface of said face plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said face plate comprises a metal foil sheet having a photosensitive coating on the viewable surface thereof, and said watch dial configuration and said photographic representation being exposed on said photosensitive coating of said metal foil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 2, wherein said watch dial configuration and said photographic representation exhibit a black color upon a background exhibiting a silver color.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 3, including a preselected color hue overlying the black and silver color representation on the metallic foil face plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 2, wherein said metal foil sheet is fabricated of aluminum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 2, wherein said watch dial configuration and said photographic representation exhibit a predetermined color different from the background color exhibited by said face plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 6, wherein said background color exhibited by said face plate is silver.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said photographic representation is a personalized portrait representation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 8, wherein said viewable surface of said face plate includes a plurality of personalized portrait representations photographically printed thereon and disposed in predetermined relationship with respect to one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A watch assembly in accordance with claim 8, wherein saId portrait representation exposure is a half-tone negative exposure.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |