US3775967A
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Watch with adjustable time-dependent signal transmission
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-05
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A watch, especially a wristwatch, with adjustable time-dependent signal transmission and an indicator adjustable to random time positions of the watch dial for determining or fixing the signal time point. An electronically operated storage is provided which has individual storage elements each associated with a predetermined time position. Upon actuation of a switch the time position indicated by the indicator can be extinguishably registered at the relevent or corresponding storage element and when the watch movement reaches the time position associated with such storage element there is triggered transmission of the signal.
Inventors
- 👤 P Spadini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:19
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04G; G04G13/00; G04G13/02; G04G13/021; G04G13/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A watch, especially a wristwatch, with adjustable timedependent signal transmission, comprising a watch movement and a watch dial, an indicator element adjustable to random time positions of the watch dial for determining a signal time point, electronically operated storaged means having individual storage elements, said individual storage elements each being associated with a predetermined time position, switch means incorporating a first selector switch element which when actuated addresses a selected one of the storage elements, said switch means further incorporating a read-in switch for setting said selected one of the storage elements, said switch means further including a sweeping read-out contact means moving in unison with the watch movement and disposed to sequentially scan the storage elements, so that when said read-out contact means scans the set storage element there is released a signal for energizing a signal generator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A watch, especially a wristwatch, with adjustable timedependent signal transmission, comprising a watch movement and a watch dial, an indicator element adjustable to random time positions of the watch dial for determining a signal time point, electronically operated storaged means having individual storage elements, said individual storage elements each being associated with a predetermined time position, switch means incorporating a first selector switch element which when actuated addresses a selected one of the storage elements, said switch means further incorporating a read-in switch for setting said selected one of the storage elements, said switch means further including a sweeping read-out contact means moving in unison with the watch movement and disposed to sequentially scan the storage elements, so that when said read-out contact means scans the set storage element there is released a signal for energizing a signal generator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The watch as defined in claim 1, wherein said storage means includes input and output conductors, said dial being designed as support for said storage means and said input and output conductors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The watch as defined in claim 1, further including a signal generator, a current source mounted at the watch for supplying energy to the storage means and the signal generator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The watch means as defined in claim 1, wherein said storage elements are at least partially formed of semiconductor circuits.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The watch as defined in claim 4, wherein the storage means is designed as an integrated circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A watch, especially a wristwatch, with adjustable time-dependent signal transmission, comprising a watch movement and a watch dial, an indicator element adjustable to random time positions of the watch dial for determining a signal time point, electronically operatEd storage means having individual storage elements, said individual storage elements each being associated with a predetermined time position, switch means which when actuated extinguishably records at the relevant storage element the time position indicated by the indicator element and when the watch movement reaches the time position associated with the relevant storage element triggers the transmission of a signal, and circuit means for selectively collectively or individually extinguishing the information at the storage elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
A watch, especially a wristwatch, with adjustable time-dependent signal transmission, comprising a watch movement and a watch dial, an indicator element adjustable to random time positions of the watch dial for determining a signal time point, electronically operatEd storage means having individual storage elements, said individual storage elements each being associated with a predetermined time position, switch means which when actuated extinguishably records at the relevant storage element the time position indicated by the indicator element and when the watch movement reaches the time position associated with the relevant storage element triggers the transmission of a signal, and circuit means for selectively collectively or individually extinguishing the information at the storage elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
122 words
A watch, especially a wristwatch, with adjustable time-dependent signal transmission, comprising a watch movement and a watch dial, an indicator element adjustable to random time positions of the watch dial for determining a signal time point, electronically operated storage means having individual storage elements, said individual storage elements each being associated with a predetermined time position, switch means which when actuated extinguishably records at the relevant storage element the time position indicated by the indicator element and when the watch movement reaches the time position associated with the relevant storage element triggers the transmission of a signal, and additional storage means associated with said storage means, said additional storage means serving for differently programming the signal sequences in different signal time points.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
122 words
A watch, especially a wristwatch, with adjustable time-dependent signal transmission, comprising a watch movement and a watch dial, an indicator element adjustable to random time positions of the watch dial for determining a signal time point, electronically operated storage means having individual storage elements, said individual storage elements each being associated with a predetermined time position, switch means which when actuated extinguishably records at the relevant storage element the time position indicated by the indicator element and when the watch movement reaches the time position associated with the relevant storage element triggers the transmission of a signal, and additional storage means associated with said storage means, said additional storage means serving for differently programming the signal sequences in different signal time points.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |