US5798984A
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Timepiece including a receiving and/or transmitting antenna for radio broadcast signals
Assignee: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
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Filing: 1997-11-20
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Granted: 1998-08-25
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Expires: 2017-11-20
Abstract
Abstract Timepiece including a case, a bezel and a transponder including a radio broadcast signal transmitting and/or receiving circuit and an antenna connected to that circuit, the antenna and the transmitting and/or receiving circuit being both fixed to the bezel wherein they are, for example arranged in an appropriate recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Koch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:45
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C9/00; G04C9/02; G04G; G04G21/00; G04G21/04; G04R; G04R60/00; G04R60/06; G04R60/08; H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/273; H01Q1/12; H01Q1/22; H01Q1/24; H01Q1/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A timepiece including a case, a bezel and a transponder including a radio broadcast signal transmitting and/or receiving circuit and an antenna connected to said transmitting and/or receiving circuit, wherein said antenna and said transmitting and/or receiving circuit are both fixed to said bezel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
44 words
A timepiece including a case, a bezel and a transponder including a radio broadcast signal transmitting and/or receiving circuit and an antenna connected to said transmitting and/or receiving circuit, wherein said antenna and said transmitting and/or receiving circuit are both fixed to said bezel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, wherein said transponder also includes means for supplying the transmitting and/or receiving circuit which are also fixed to said bezel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, wherein said transponder is completely integrated within said bezel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A timepiece according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said bezel is mounted on said case in a removable manner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, wherein said bezel includes a mounting recess in which are mounted said antenna and said transmitting and/or receiving circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A timepiece according to claim 5, wherein said mounting recess is provided in a surface of said bezel forming an external surface of said timepiece.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A timepiece according to claim 5, wherein said recess is sealed by a cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A timepiece according to claim 5, wherein said mounting recess includes two non-coplanar surfaces on which said antenna and said transmitting and/or receiving circuit are mounted.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A timepiece according to claim 5, wherein said mounting recess includes a planar surface, wherein said antenna and said transmitting and/or receiving circuit are mounted on a common base plate and wherein said common base plate is arranged on said planar surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A timepiece according to claim 1, wherein said bezel is made by injection of material in a mould, said transponder being placed in the mould before the material is injected so that the transponder is embedded in said bezel material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A timepiece according to claim 6, wherein said recess is sealed by a cover.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-08-24 | 2002-02-23 | 2002-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-08-24 | 2006-02-23 | 2006-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-08-24 | 2010-02-23 | 2010-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |