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Watch movement
Assignee: Nouvelle Lemania SA
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Filing: 1977-02-01
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Granted: 1979-01-02
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Expires: 1997-02-01
Abstract
Abstract An extra-thin manually or automatically wound watch movement in which at least one wheel is pivoted in an overhang position by means of a single-race miniaturized ball bearing.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre Mathys
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:56
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B31/00; G04B31/004; G04B31/012; G04B31/0123; G04B1/00; G04B1/10; G04B1/16; G04B17/00; G04B17/04; G04B17/06; G04B33/00; G04B33/06; G04B5/00; G04B5/02; G04B5/18; G04B5/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
In a watch movement comprising a plurality of wheels mounted for rotation on a fixed plate; the improvement in which at least one of said wheels is mounted on a shaft which is fixed at one end to said plate and which is free at its end remote from said plate, and a single race miniaturized ball bearing by which said at least one wheel is mounted on said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
In a watch movement comprising a plurality of wheels mounted for rotation on a fixed plate; the improvement in which at least one of said wheels is mounted on a shaft which is fixed at one end to said plate and which is free at its end remote from said plate, and a single race miniaturized ball bearing by which said at least one wheel is mounted on said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, in which said at least one wheel comprises all of said wheels.
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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) | 1982-01-01 | 1982-07-03 | 1983-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-01 | 1986-07-03 | 1987-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-01 | 1990-07-03 | 1991-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |