US3792576A
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Watertight watch
Assignee: Omega Louis Brandt and Frere SA
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Filing: 1973-02-09
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Granted: 1974-02-19
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Expires: 1993-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A watertight watch case of the two piece type wherein the caseband and back are formed as a single unit with a separate bezel. The bezel includes a glass snap integrally formed therewith and is assembled to the caseband and back unit with a interposed packing that is subjected to radial compression between the bezel acting on one surface, and the glass and caseband and back unit acting on the opposite surface. The arrangement assures resistance to water and at the same time maintains the assembly of the watch case.
Inventors
- 👤 M Ratajski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:15
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00; G04B37/0008; G04B37/08; G04B37/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A watertight watch case of the two-piece type in which the caseband and back are formed as a single unit with a separate bezel and wherein the bezel includes a glass snap integrally formed therewith and is assembled to the caseband and back unit by means of an interposed packing subjected to radial compression between the bezel acting on one surface thereof and the glass, and a caseband and back unit acting on an opposite surface thereby to assure water resistance while maintaining the assembly of the watch case, said caseband including a plurality of symmetrically disposed holes extending from the back of the caseband proximate the perphery thereof through to a matching surface of the bezel whereby introduction of a matching tool facilitates disassembly of the watch case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A watertight watch case of the two-piece type in which the caseband and back are formed as a single unit with a separate bezel and wherein the bezel includes a glass snap integrally formed therewith and is assembled to the caseband and back unit by means of an interposed packing subjected to radial compression between the bezel acting on one surface thereof and the glass, and a caseband and back unit acting on an opposite surface thereby to assure water resistance while maintaining the assembly of the watch case, said caseband including a plurality of symmetrically disposed holes extending from the back of the caseband proximate the perphery thereof through to a matching surface of the bezel whereby introduction of a matching tool facilitates disassembly of the watch case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 1 wherein the interposed packing has a stepped form in cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 1 wherein the watch dial is provided with a flange axially squeezed between the glass and a surface of the caseband - back unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 3 wherein the interposed packing has a stepped form in cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 1 wherein the holes are tapped so that the tool may take the form of a plurality of matching bolts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 5 wherein the watch dial is provided with a flange axially squeezed between the glass and a surface of the caseband - back unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 5 wherein a ring flange is supported by an upper edge of the caseband - back unit and is retained in place by the glass.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 1 wherein a ring flange is supported by an upper edge of the caseband - back unit and is retained in place by the glass.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 8 wherein an O-ring packing extends between the internal face of the glass at its periphery and the upper edge of the caseband - back unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 7 wherein the interposed packing has a stepped form in cross-section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 8 wherein the ring flange is arranged and adapted to bear on the watch dial thereby axially retaining the watch movement in position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
A watertight watch case as set forth in claim 11 wherein an O-ring packing extends between the internal face of the glass at its periphery and the upper edge of the caseband - back unit.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-02-18 | 1977-08-20 | 1978-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-18 | 1981-08-20 | 1982-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-18 | 1985-08-20 | 1986-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |