US3971206A
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Distributed watch
Assignee: U S ELECTRONIC SERVICES CORP
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Filing: 1974-10-03
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1994-10-03
Abstract
Abstract In electronic watch-and-band arrangements the batteries are located in the band portion, separately from the watch movement and display. This permits the arrangement to assume novel configuration and gives it novel disposable features.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond R. Martino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:27
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C10/00; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/14; G04B37/1486; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An electronic wristwatch-and-band arrangement comprising a casing enclosing an electronic wrist watch movement and display, but not the electronic power source therefor, a band formed of a longitudinally continuous, flexible member extending substantially from one end of the band to the other, at least two recesses in said band, one recess being adapted to receive the casing and the other being adapted to receive a battery for powering the electronic watch, the casing recess being so constructed and arranged that the casing inserted therein has its rim surrounded by the band, leaving only the watch face exposed from one side of the band, and one of said recesses having an openable lid in the opposite side of the band through which the recess contents can be replaced.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An electronic wristwatch-and-band arrangement comprising a casing enclosing an electronic wrist watch movement and display, but not the electronic power source therefor, a band formed of a longitudinally continuous, flexible member extending substantially from one end of the band to the other, at least two recesses in said band, one recess being adapted to receive the casing and the other being adapted to receive a battery for powering the electronic watch, the casing recess being so constructed and arranged that the casing inserted therein has its rim surrounded by the band, leaving only the watch face exposed from one side of the band, and one of said recesses having an openable lid in the opposite side of the band through which the recess contents can be replaced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the other recess has no operable lid in either side of the band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The arrangement of claim 1 comprising two battery recesses, respectively positioned longitudinally displaced on opposite sides of the casing recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the casing recess has the lid, and the battery recess does not have a lid, whereby the band and battery become an integral, replaceable unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the casing recess has a notch in its periphery, through which a stem of the movement protrudes, and which also serves to position the casing azimuthally in the recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The arrangement of claim 1 wherein the casing has a rectangular aspect ratio conforming substantially to the aspect ratio of the electronic display, and the casing recess is shaped to receive the casing with the longitudinal axis of the casing positioned lengthwise of the band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The arrangement of claim 6 wherein the band portion defining the casing recess is not substantially wider than the short dimension of the rectangular casing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The arrangement of claim 7 wherein the band portion defining the casing recess is narrower than the long dimension of the rectangular casing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The arrangement of claim 8 wherein the band is of substantially uniform width throughout its length.
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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |