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Alarm wrist watch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-16
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1992-10-16
Abstract
Abstract An alarm wrist watch incorporating a watch band, a watch casing and an electro-acoustical signal transmitter which can be activated by the watch movement or clockwork at pre-selected signalling times. The electro-acoustical signal transmitter is arranged at a part of the watch band removed from the watch case.
Inventors
- 👤 P Spadini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:41
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C21/00; G04C21/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An alarm wrist watch having a band, a watch case and an electro-acoustical signal transmitter which can be triggered by the watch movement at pre-selectable signalling time points, the improvement comprising arranging the electro-acoustical signal transmitter directly at a part of the band removed from the watch case, said part of the band at which there is arranged said electro-acoustical signal transmitter being connected with the watch case by a flexible section of the band, so that when the alarm wrist watch is worn by a user the watch case and electroacoustical signal transmitter are automatically located at considerably spaced peripheral locations about the wrist of the user, to thus provide increased sensitivity of the user to response of the electro-acoustical signal transmitter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An alarm wrist watch having a band, a watch case and an electro-acoustical signal transmitter which can be triggered by the watch movement at pre-selectable signalling time points, the improvement comprising arranging the electro-acoustical signal transmitter directly at a part of the band removed from the watch case, said part of the band at which there is arranged said electro-acoustical signal transmitter being connected with the watch case by a flexible section of the band, so that when the alarm wrist watch is worn by a user the watch case and electroacoustical signal transmitter are automatically located at considerably spaced peripheral locations about the wrist of the user, to thus provide increased sensitivity of the user to response of the electro-acoustical signal transmitter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The alarm wrist watch as defined in claim 1, wherein the band incorporates a closure portion located substantially diametrically opposite the watch case, said signal transmitter being arranged at the closure portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The alarm wrist watch as defined in claim 2, further including a current source for powering the signal transmitter, said current source being arranged at the closure portion of the band.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |