US4236239A
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Electronic timepiece comprising two different displays
Assignee: SSIH Management Services SA
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Filing: 1979-07-06
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1999-07-06
Abstract
Abstract The small-sized electronic timepiece comprises a casing susceptible to turnntirely on itself in a support in order to expose in a first position an analog display and in a second position a digital display. The support is constituted by a rectangular plate two opposed edges of which have upwardly extending wing portion, the wristband or any other fastening system being fixed in the neighborhood of said wing portions. The casing is adapted to slide parallel to said wing portions from one edge to the other of the plate and to effect its turning movement in at least a third extreme position, the latter permitting an easier replacement of an energy source.
Inventors
- 👤 Max Imgruth
- 👤 Claude A. Gygax
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:30
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/04; G04B37/0427; G04B37/0083; G04B37/14; G04B37/1406; G04B37/1426; G04C; G04C3/00; G04C3/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An electronic timepiece comprising a support, a casing susceptible to turn entirely on itself in said support in order to expose in a first position a first face of said casing and in a second position a second face opposed to the first, said support comprising a rectangular plate with two opposed edges having upwardly extending wing portions giving the shape of a U having a relatively small height, an attachment means fixed to said plate in the neighbourhood of said wing portions, said casing being adapted to slide parallel to said wing portions from one edge to the other of said plate, and further to effect its turning movement in at least a third extreme position, the casing containing an energy source, electronic circuits and first and second separate displays, the first display occupying said first face of the casing and arranged to display the time by analog means and the second display occupying said second face and arranged to display the time by digital means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An electronic timepiece comprising a support, a casing susceptible to turn entirely on itself in said support in order to expose in a first position a first face of said casing and in a second position a second face opposed to the first, said support comprising a rectangular plate with two opposed edges having upwardly extending wing portions giving the shape of a U having a relatively small height, an attachment means fixed to said plate in the neighbourhood of said wing portions, said casing being adapted to slide parallel to said wing portions from one edge to the other of said plate, and further to effect its turning movement in at least a third extreme position, the casing containing an energy source, electronic circuits and first and second separate displays, the first display occupying said first face of the casing and arranged to display the time by analog means and the second display occupying said second face and arranged to display the time by digital means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An electronic timepiece as set forth in claim 1 including analog display driving means, the energy source, electronic circuits and the analog display driving means being placed side by side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An electronic timepiece as set forth in claim 1, wherein a lateral opening is made into the casing through which the energy source may be replaced when said casing is brought into said third extreme position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electronic timepiece as set forth in claim 1 wherein the electronic circuits comprise an alarm system adapted to be used in either said first or said second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electronic timepiece as set forth in claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the electronic timepiece is a wristwatch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An electronic timepiece as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the electronic timepiece is a pendant-watch.
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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) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |