US4251604A
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Battery assembly for electronic timepieces
Assignee: Citizen Watch Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-04-30
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1999-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A battery assembly for electronic timepieces includes a frame and an electric battery supported in and securely fitted to the frame. The frame has a portion which acts to produce an engagement with a substrate of the timepiece to keep the battery in position.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshio Umemoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/216; G; G04; G04C; G04C10/00; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A battery assembly for electronic timepieces comprising: a battery having a positive terminal with a cylindrical surface and a negative terminal with a top surface disposed in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the positive terminal; (b) means for simultaneously positioning said assembly and for providing electrical connection to said battery, comprising: (1) a supporting frame having a central bore through which the battery is inserted in such a manner to be securely fitted to the frame; (2) a lead plate having an end securely fitted and electrically connected to the negative terminal of the battery; and (3) an insulating member supported by the frame and disposed to cover the negative terminal and the lead plate; (4) the supporting frame being provided with an engaging portion which is engaged with a stop of a substrate of the timepiece for preventing a dial plate of the timepiece from being depressed by the battery through the insulating member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A battery assembly for electronic timepieces comprising: a battery having a positive terminal with a cylindrical surface and a negative terminal with a top surface disposed in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the positive terminal; (b) means for simultaneously positioning said assembly and for providing electrical connection to said battery, comprising: (1) a supporting frame having a central bore through which the battery is inserted in such a manner to be securely fitted to the frame; (2) a lead plate having an end securely fitted and electrically connected to the negative terminal of the battery; and (3) an insulating member supported by the frame and disposed to cover the negative terminal and the lead plate; (4) the supporting frame being provided with an engaging portion which is engaged with a stop of a substrate of the timepiece for preventing a dial plate of the timepiece from being depressed by the battery through the insulating member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The battery assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the engaging portion has a first surface disposed in parallel with the surface of the positive terminal and a second surface disposed in a plane perpendicular to the first surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The battery assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said lead plate has a free end, and an insulating sheet is attached to the free end portion of the lead plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The battery assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the insulating member includes a cut-out portion, the lead plate extending through said cut-out portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The battery assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein a marginal portion of the insulating member is disposed between the battery and the supporting frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The battery assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein the substrate of the timepiece includes a through-hole for accommodating said assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The battery assembly as defined in claim 6 wherein said through-hole is dimensioned for receiving at least the entire cylindrical surface of said battery positive terminal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
142 words
A battery assembly for electronic timepieces comprising: (a) a battery having a positive terminal with a cylindrical surface and a negative terminal with a top surface disposed in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the positive terminal; (b) a supporting frame having a central bore through which the battery is inserted in such manner as to be securely fitted to the frame; (c) a lead plate having an end connected to the negative terminal; (d) a contact member extending through a cut-out portion of the supporting frame and contacting the positive terminal of the battery; (e) the supporting frame being provided with an engaging portion which has a first surface disposed in parallel with the surface of the positive terminal and a second surface disposed in a plane perpendicular to the first surface and engaging with a stop of a substrate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
142 words
A battery assembly for electronic timepieces comprising: (a) a battery having a positive terminal with a cylindrical surface and a negative terminal with a top surface disposed in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the positive terminal; (b) a supporting frame having a central bore through which the battery is inserted in such manner as to be securely fitted to the frame; (c) a lead plate having an end connected to the negative terminal; (d) a contact member extending through a cut-out portion of the supporting frame and contacting the positive terminal of the battery; (e) the supporting frame being provided with an engaging portion which has a first surface disposed in parallel with the surface of the positive terminal and a second surface disposed in a plane perpendicular to the first surface and engaging with a stop of a substrate.
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) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |