US3796038A
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Time correcting mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-07
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-07-07
Abstract
Abstract An electric timepiece is provided with a time correcting mechanism having both movable and fixed parts for the manual resetting of the time display and a switching mechanism having a movable contact point and a fixed contact point for the selective stopping and starting of the driving of the time display. One of the movable parts of said time correcting mechanism serves as the movable contact point of the switching mechanism while one of the stationary parts thereof serves as the fixed contact point.
Inventors
- 👤 Y Ushiyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:18
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B27/00; G04B27/004; G04C; G04C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An electric timepiece comprising a time indication display means for driving said time indication display; a time correcting mechanism having movable and stationary parts selectably couplable to said time indication display for the resetting thereof; and a switching mechanism operatively coupled to said drive means for the selective turning on and turning off thereof, said switching mechanism including a movable contact point defined by one of said movable parts of said time correcting mechanism and a fixed contact point defined by a stationary part of said time correcting mechanism, said time correcting mechanism including a stem, a setting lever, a yoke, a setting wheel, a clutch wheel and a setting wheel lever, said movable part defining said movable contact point being one of said stem, setting lever, yoke, setting wheel, clutch wheel or setting wheel lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An electric timepiece comprising a time indication display means for driving said time indication display; a time correcting mechanism having movable and stationary parts selectably couplable to said time indication display for the resetting thereof; and a switching mechanism operatively coupled to said drive means for the selective turning on and turning off thereof, said switching mechanism including a movable contact point defined by one of said movable parts of said time correcting mechanism and a fixed contact point defined by a stationary part of said time correcting mechanism, said time correcting mechanism including a stem, a setting lever, a yoke, a setting wheel, a clutch wheel and a setting wheel lever, said movable part defining said movable contact point being one of said stem, setting lever, yoke, setting wheel, clutch wheel or setting wheel lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
An electrical timepiece comprising a time indication display; means for driving said time indication display; a time correcting mechanism having movable and stationary parts selectably couplable to said time indication display for the resetting thereof; and a switching mechanism operatively coupled to said dirve means for the selective turning on and turning off thereof, said switching mechanism including a movable contact point defined by one of said movable parts of said time correcting mechanism and a fixed contact point defined by a stationary part of said time correcting mechanism, said time correcting mechanism including an axle, a guide pin or a stopper, said fixed contact point being defined by one of said axle, guide pin or stopper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
An electrical timepiece comprising a time indication display; means for driving said time indication display; a time correcting mechanism having movable and stationary parts selectably couplable to said time indication display for the resetting thereof; and a switching mechanism operatively coupled to said dirve means for the selective turning on and turning off thereof, said switching mechanism including a movable contact point defined by one of said movable parts of said time correcting mechanism and a fixed contact point defined by a stationary part of said time correcting mechanism, said time correcting mechanism including an axle, a guide pin or a stopper, said fixed contact point being defined by one of said axle, guide pin or stopper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
126 words
An electric timepiece comprising a time indication display; means for driving said time indication display; a time correcting mechanism having movable and stationary parts selectably couplable to said time indication display for the resetting thereof; and a switching mechanism operatively coupled to said drive means for the selective turning on and turning off thereof, said switching mechanism including a movable contact point defined by one of said movable parts of said time correcting mechanism and a fixed contact point defined by a stationary part of said time correcting mechanism, said time correcting mechanism including a setting wheel lever and a stopper for said setting wheel lever, said movable contact point being defined by said setting wheel lever, said fixed contact point being defined by said stopper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
126 words
An electric timepiece comprising a time indication display; means for driving said time indication display; a time correcting mechanism having movable and stationary parts selectably couplable to said time indication display for the resetting thereof; and a switching mechanism operatively coupled to said drive means for the selective turning on and turning off thereof, said switching mechanism including a movable contact point defined by one of said movable parts of said time correcting mechanism and a fixed contact point defined by a stationary part of said time correcting mechanism, said time correcting mechanism including a setting wheel lever and a stopper for said setting wheel lever, said movable contact point being defined by said setting wheel lever, said fixed contact point being defined by said stopper.
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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |