US4067185A
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Timepiece
Assignee: Ebauches SA
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Filing: 1975-08-25
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1995-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A timepiece having seven aligned signs for representing the month of the year, the day of the week, and morning or evening of the day. The center one of the seven signs is configured differently than the other six signs to indicate a special day of the week. Each sign has electro-optic display means to indicate the particular day of the week.
Inventors
- 👤 Freddy Huguenin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:40
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04G; G04G9/00; G04G9/02; G04G9/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A display for a timepiece adapted to be driven, including a plurality of separate indicia other than numerical or letter characters on said timepiece aligned with each other along a common line, and indicating means for visually identifying selected indicia corresponding to days of the week, the improvement residing in formation of one of the separate indicia of a configuration geometrically different and distinct from the other of the separate indicia, said other of the separate indicia being spatially disposed in zones located in symmetrical relation to said one of the separate indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A display for a timepiece adapted to be driven, including a plurality of separate indicia other than numerical or letter characters on said timepiece aligned with each other along a common line, and indicating means for visually identifying selected indicia corresponding to days of the week, the improvement residing in formation of one of the separate indicia of a configuration geometrically different and distinct from the other of the separate indicia, said other of the separate indicia being spatially disposed in zones located in symmetrical relation to said one of the separate indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said other of said indicia are formed by a plurality of line segments intersecting said common line in spaced relation to each other to define said zones as weekday identifying areas therebetween, said indicating means including spot means visually activated at a selected one of said weekday identifying zones or said one of the separate indicia.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A display for a timepiece as claimed in claim 2 wherein: said one of the separate indicia has a substantially rectangular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display as claimed in claim 2 wherein: each of said weekday identifying zones includes an ante meridian indicating portion and a post meridian indicating portion on opposite sides of said common line.
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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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |