US3783607A
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Pusher for electronic digital watch
Assignee: FEURER BROS Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-12
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A manual actuating arrangement on electronic watches for illuminating the dial face of the watch or setting the time. A plunger is actuated against the force of a spring within a sleeve-shaped housing. Upon actuation of the plunger, a switch may be closed for connecting the battery within the watch to means for illuminating the dial face. The actuation of the plunger may also set the time for the watch. The plunger has either a cap-shaped head portion or a recessed head portion which may be actuated by the thumb of the user. O-rings between the plunger and the internal surface of the housing provide for waterproof construction.
Inventors
- 👤 W Feurer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:03
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/001; G04B; G04B19/00; G04B19/30; H; H01; H01H; H01H2300/00; H01H2300/016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A watch actuating arrangement for actuating means in said watch, comprising, in combination, a housing member having openings at opposite ends of said housing member; cylindrical shaft means slidably guided by at least one of said openings and movable axially within said housing member; spring means in said housing member and contacting said shaft means for urging said shaft means into an unactuated position, said shaft said housing member in said unactuated position; means between said shaft for inhibiting the passage of moisture into the interior of said housing member, said shaft means being displaced axially from said unactuated position and against said spring means when actuated, said spring means returning said shaft means to said unactuated position upon release of said shaft meaNs, the displacement of said shaft means being limited substantially by the displaceable positions of said spring means and displacing said shaft means; and said O-ring being located between said head portion and the interior wall surface of said housing a head portion on one end of said shaft means integral therewith and having a circular cross section with a diameter substantially larger than the diameter of said shaft means and a recessed area exposed from one end of said opening for manually actuating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A watch actuating arrangement for actuating means in said watch, comprising, in combination, a housing member having openings at opposite ends of said housing member; cylindrical shaft means slidably guided by at least one of said openings and movable axially within said housing member; spring means in said housing member and contacting said shaft means for urging said shaft means into an unactuated position, said shaft said housing member in said unactuated position; means between said shaft for inhibiting the passage of moisture into the interior of said housing member, said shaft means being displaced axially from said unactuated position and against said spring means when actuated, said spring means returning said shaft means to said unactuated position upon release of said shaft meaNs, the displacement of said shaft means being limited substantially by the displaceable positions of said spring means and displacing said shaft means; and said O-ring being located between said head portion and the interior wall surface of said housing a head portion on one end of said shaft means integral therewith and having a circular cross section with a diameter substantially larger than the diameter of said shaft means and a recessed area exposed from one end of said opening for manually actuating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said shaft means comprises having at one end stop means abutting said housing member when said shaft means is in said unactuated position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 2 wherein said stop means comprises a substantially circular shaped portion integral with said cylindrical shaft member the diameter of said circular-shaped portion being substantially larger than the diameter of said cylindrical shaft member and being outside of said housing member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 2 wherein said stop means comprises washer means mounted on one end of said cylindrical shaft member and on the outside of said housing member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said spring means comprises a compression spring.
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |