US3966498A
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Energy cell configuration for a timepiece
Assignee: Timex Group USA Inc
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Filing: 1974-11-18
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1994-11-18
Abstract
Abstract An improved energy cell configuration for an electric watch with a circular movement assembly and a center wheel, the cell having a convex arcuate sidewall conforming to the movement curvature and another sidewall extending across the movement and arranged to avoid the center wheel of the timepiece. Preferably the latter wall has a concave portion conforming to the curvature of the center wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Wuthrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:46
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/008; G04C10/00; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/216; H01M50/50; H01M50/543; H01M50/552; H01M50/559; H01M50/56; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An improved cell for a substantially circular electric watch movement having a rotatably mounted center wheel, wherein the improvement comprises: an outer container for said cell having a first arcuate convex sidewall portion with a first uniform radius of curvature and an arcuate beveled portion forming part of the bottom of the cell and connected along the edge of the first sidewall portion, a second connecting sidewall portion extending between the ends of the first sidewall portion, wherein said second wall portion includes an arcuate concave sidewall portion having a second smaller uniform radius of curvature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An improved cell for a substantially circular electric watch movement having a rotatably mounted center wheel, wherein the improvement comprises: an outer container for said cell having a first arcuate convex sidewall portion with a first uniform radius of curvature and an arcuate beveled portion forming part of the bottom of the cell and connected along the edge of the first sidewall portion, a second connecting sidewall portion extending between the ends of the first sidewall portion, wherein said second wall portion includes an arcuate concave sidewall portion having a second smaller uniform radius of curvature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said second wall portion is flat and wherein the greatest dimension between the first and second wall portions is slightly less than the difference in radii between said watch movement and said center wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said cell container includes an arcuate beveled portion forming part of the bottom of the cell and connected to the first sidewall portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said cell includes a raised, substantially circular, terminal portion on its upper surface symetrically disposed with respect to said sidewall portions.
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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |