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Method and apparatus for fixing relief horological figures on a watch dial plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-27
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1981-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schneider Hans
- 👤 Feller Gilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:52
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K20/00; B23K20/10; G; G04; G04D; G04D1/00; G04D1/0078; G04D3/00; G04D3/0002; G04D3/0043; G04D3/0048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A METHOD OF FIXING METAL RELIEF HOROLOGICAL FIGURES ON A METAL DIAL PLATE, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING THE HOROLOGICAL RELIEF FIGURE ON A TOOL WITH THE FIGURE SURFACE WHICH IS TO CONTACT THE DIAL PLATE FACING OUTWARDLY OF THE TOOL, RETAINING THE DIAL PLATE AGAINST A SUPPORT WITH THE DIAL PLATE SURFACE TO BE PROVIDED WITH FIGURES FACING SAID FIGURE, MOVING THE CONTACT SURFACE OF THE HOROLOGICAL FIGURE AND THE DIAL PLATE TOGETHER AND PRESSING THEM TIGHTLY TOGETHER IN THE DESIRED POSITION RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, VIBRATING ONE OF THE TWO ELEMENTS TO BE FIXED TOGETHER PARALLEL TO THE OTHER AT AN ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY DURING A PERIOD SUFFICIENTLY LONG TO PERMIT THE WELDING OF THE TWO CONTACT FACES WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HOLDING THE TWO ELEMENTS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREOF PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER A DISTANCE ANY GREATER THAN THE AMPLITUDE TO EACH VIBRATIONS, AND THEREAFTER SEPARATING THE TOOL FROM THE SUPPORT WHILE HOLDING THE DIAL PLATE WITH THE HOROLOGICAL FIGURE FIXED ON IT AGAINST SAID SUPPORT IN ORDER TO PERMIT DEPOSITING OF A NEW FIGURE ON THE TOOL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
181 words
A METHOD OF FIXING METAL RELIEF HOROLOGICAL FIGURES ON A METAL DIAL PLATE, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING THE HOROLOGICAL RELIEF FIGURE ON A TOOL WITH THE FIGURE SURFACE WHICH IS TO CONTACT THE DIAL PLATE FACING OUTWARDLY OF THE TOOL, RETAINING THE DIAL PLATE AGAINST A SUPPORT WITH THE DIAL PLATE SURFACE TO BE PROVIDED WITH FIGURES FACING SAID FIGURE, MOVING THE CONTACT SURFACE OF THE HOROLOGICAL FIGURE AND THE DIAL PLATE TOGETHER AND PRESSING THEM TIGHTLY TOGETHER IN THE DESIRED POSITION RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, VIBRATING ONE OF THE TWO ELEMENTS TO BE FIXED TOGETHER PARALLEL TO THE OTHER AT AN ULTRASONIC FREQUENCY DURING A PERIOD SUFFICIENTLY LONG TO PERMIT THE WELDING OF THE TWO CONTACT FACES WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HOLDING THE TWO ELEMENTS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT THEREOF PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER A DISTANCE ANY GREATER THAN THE AMPLITUDE TO EACH VIBRATIONS, AND THEREAFTER SEPARATING THE TOOL FROM THE SUPPORT WHILE HOLDING THE DIAL PLATE WITH THE HOROLOGICAL FIGURE FIXED ON IT AGAINST SAID SUPPORT IN ORDER TO PERMIT DEPOSITING OF A NEW FIGURE ON THE TOOL.
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |