Horology: time measuring systems or devices inventions 06/06

20060140055 - Bracelet with clip comprising electrical connection means: The wristband with a clasp (1) includes electrical connection means (2) for connection to at least one electric or electronic component (23). These electrical connection means include an electric connector (2) arranged in one part of the clasp connected to one end of a wristband strand. The connector is of...

20060140056 - Timepiece with multiple location time indicator: In a timekeeping device, a method for displaying a time in each of a plurality of locations, wherein the timekeeping device has stored therein for each of the plurality of locations a respective seasonal offset relative to a standard time, wherein the timekeeping device comprises (i) a display indicator for...

20060140057 - Multifunction timepiece capable of constituting plural fan shape moving hand train wheel layouts: To realize an analog multifunction timepiece capable of realizing plural movement layouts including a fan shape moving hand train wheel by only changing positions of integrating parts without changing dimensions and shapes of the parts of movements. A movement of a multifunction timepiece is provided with a first train wheel...

20060140058 - Method for integrating at least one electronic module in or on the glass of a watch and watch glass obtained by such a method: The invention relates to the Integration method of at least one electronic module (1) in or on the glass (3) on watches, generally wristwatches, by means of a non-solid solution (4). The electronic module (1) is injected or positioned with a non-solid solution (4) in a cavity hole (2) in...

20060140060 - Battery eolectrode terminal member and electronic timepiece possessing the same: To provide a battery electrode terminal member capable of suppressing an occupation area along a main face of a timepiece main body to a size of lowest limit, and an electronic timepiece possessing the same. A battery electrode terminal member of an electronic timepiece comprises an elongated metal-made plate spring...

20060140059 - Electricity feeding mechanism and electronic timepiece having the same: To provide an electricity feeding mechanism to be able to feed electricity to a circuit board by a minimum size and an electronic timepiece having the same. An electricity feeding mechanism of an electronic timepiece includes an electricity feeding member having an oscillator cabinet contact terminal portion electrically brought into...

20060140061 - Plate-like holding structure and electronic timepiece having the same: To provide a plate-like holding structure capable of fixing both of an oscillator cabinet and a battery by a minimum size and an electronic timepiece having the same. A plate-like holding structure of an electronic timepiece is a holding structure constituted by a slender leaf spring as a whole mounted...

20060140062 - Driving mechanism for radio-controlled clocks: A driving mechanism for radio-controlled clocks includes a gear having a pre-decided point and a permanent magnet including an N pole and an S pole is secure to the gear. An angle clamped between a line connecting the pre-decided point and a center of the gear and another line connecting...

20060140063 - Method for optimizing mode sequencing in a multimode electronic device: A method of displaying a plurality of modes in a multimode electronic device. In a preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of determining a number of usage events over a predetermined time period for each of at least two reorderable modes, and in a mode selecting mode, displaying the...

20060140064 - Reset lever apparatus and electronic timepiece having the same: To provide a reset lever apparatus simplifying a shape and a structure thereof and easy to stabilize operation and an electronic timepiece having the same. A reset lever apparatus of an electronic timepiece includes a reset lever main body supported by a machine frame pivotably in J1, J2 directions between...

20060140065 - Flexible bridge for a watch module: A one-piece molded plastic bridge for use in a timepiece module that itself comprises a frame assembly, at least two stepping motors each comprising at least a stator and rotor, and a plurality of gears assemblies, is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the bridge comprises sections separated by connecting members,...

20060133213 - Watch including a pressure sensor: The invention concerns a device for mounting a pressure sensor simply and precisely on the back cover (11) of a diver's watch or altimeter watch. The pressure sensor (31) is driven into an intermediate ring (33) forming part of a sensor module (30) which further includes an additional PCB (34),...

20060133214 - Timepiece equipped with calendar mechanism including first and second date indicators: A calendar mechanism-equipped timepiece having a compactly constructed drive mechanism for driving first and second date indicators is offered. A timepiece equipped with a calendar mechanism has a drive mechanism, time display wheels, a first date indicator for displaying the ones digit of the date, a second date indicator for...

20060133215 - Time interval indicating device: A device for indicating the passage of two or more time intervals is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a base portion with a user interface and a light portion. The light portion includes three lights of different colors that are disposed in a vertical arrangement above the base...

20060133216 - Multiindicator device and method for calibrating/setting same: A method of setting/calibrating at least two display hands in an electronic device, wherein the method comprises the steps of initiating an actuation sequence of the setting/calibration mechanism; causing the first of the at least two display hands to rotate at least in one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction...

20060133217 - Instrument for measuring intervals of time comprising a ringing mechanism: Instrument for measuring intervals of time including a chronograph mechanism (4) which it is possible at least to start, stop and reset to zero, said instrument (1) being characterized in that it further includes a ringing mechanism (6) which emits an acoustic signal at least when the chronograph mechanism (4)...

20060133218 - Vibrating device provided with mechanical shock protection means for a portable object: The vibrating device (1) is mounted in a portable object, such as a wristwatch, to act in particular as a silent alarm. The device includes a moving mass (3a, 3b, 6, 15) formed in part by a magnetic structure connected to a fixed structure (5) via a spring element (4),...

20060133219 - Timepiece dial and processes for manufacturing this dial: The surface of metallic appearance of the timepiece dial has a visible morphology corresponding to that of mother-of-pearl. According to the process for manufacturing this dial, a mother-of-pearl sheet is subjected to a sandblasting operation, to give its surface finish the morphology of mother-of-pearl, this surface is cleaned and coated...

20060133220 - Self-righting device: A self righting device wherein two or more displays on which graphical or numerical information may be displayed. The self righting mechanism incorporates an eccentric weight whereby the viewer may rotate the housing of the device to view the information visible n a second display face and upon release of...

20060126436 - Multifunction timepiece having fan shape moving hand mechanism including return spring and fan shape moving hand train wheel apparatus: To realize an analog multifunction timepiece which is small sized and does not need much time period in operation of fabricating and integrating a part by adopting a fan shape moving hand mechanism without using a hairspring. A movement of a multifunction timepiece is provided with a calendar information display...

20060126437 - Method of determining a timing offset between a first clock and a second clock in a communications network: A system for determining a timing offset between a first clock and a second clock at respective first and second points in a communications network. A series of request signals is transmitted from the first point in the network to the second point in the network. A series of reply...

20060126438 - Radio-controlled clock/watch: There are provided an antenna for receiving a radio wave including time information, a watch device for causing a display portion to display time information such as a present time by the radio wave received by the antenna, a watch case for accommodating the antenna and the watch device, and...

20060126439 - Device for displaying time in selectable display patterns and method of using the same: The device for displaying time in selectable display patterns includes a storage device, an interface, a housing, display elements, and a controller. The storage device stores selectable display patterns. The interface receives an input to select a display pattern. The housing contains a display area that displays the selected display...

20060126440 - Square shaped timepieces with transparent views: The present invention is, generally, a timepiece comprising a substantially square-shaped dial face having a boundary surrounding the dial face. Further, a single series of hours indicia are arranged along and following the boundary and surrounding an interior region of the dial face. The invention further comprises a time movement...

20060126441 - Pendulum box for clock: A pendulum box for a clock pendulum box includes a tumbler seat, a pendulum mover pivotally mounted on the tumbler seat, and a pendulum rod mounted on the pendulum mover and having a portion secured in the pendulum mover to move therewith. Thus, the pendulum rod is combined with the...

20060126442 - Multifunction timepiece having fan shape moving hand train wheel and fan shape moving hand train wheel apparatus: To realize a small-sized analog multifunction timepiece by adopting a fan shape moving hand mechanism which does not use a hairspring. A multifunction timepiece of the invention is provided with a day display mechanism for operating a small hand moving in a fan shape. The day display mechanism is provided...

20060126443 - Electric power supply mechanism on spinning indicator: The present invention provides a spinning indicator system which comprises at least one spinning indicator and a mount of the spinning indicator. In this regards, the spinning indicator is mounted on the mount by joining the reel attached structure of the spinning indicator and the corresponding spinning reel of the...

20060126444 - Watch for dispensing scents, vapor and/or droplets, and storage device: A watch assembly having a back assembly, a timepiece and a door forming a compartment for holding a material for emitting scents, vapors or droplets, at least one of the timepiece and the door being movable relative to the back assembly for providing access to the compartment, and a passage...

20060126445 - Reversible watch: The invention concerns a device enabling reversibility and interchangeability of an object, such as a watch and a wrist watch, comprising at least one reversible and interchangeable element (110, 111) including a cavity (120, 121) and a removable projecting fixing element (203) integral with the bracelet or other support to...

20060126446 - Watch assembly of a type with the housing arranged on the back of the hand: The watch assembly comprises a case housing the watch mechanism and the display screen, actuator means for actuating the mechanism external to the case and connected to the mechanism by connection means, and a wristlet supporting the actuator means, the connection means, and the case, which case is placed on...

20060114750 - Electronic apparatus, method for detecting positions of time display members in electronic apparatus, and program for detecting positions of time display members in electronic apparatus: A timepiece includes pointers, motors for driving the pointers, a pointer position detector for detecting the positions of the pointers, a control unit, an electricity storage unit as a power supply, and a voltage detector for detecting the power supply voltage. The control unit controls the pointer position detection by...

20060114752 - Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewels: Bracelet fastening device for watches and jewels allowing the user to change the bracelet rapidly and without tool. The bracelet strand (3) is held by the horns (1) of the base element (9) that are not parallel to one another and that form a necking so as to resist to...

20060114751 - Water-resistant portable apparatus comprising an electroacoustic transducer: The present invention concerns a water-resistant portable apparatus including a case in which there is mounted an electroacoustic transducer separated from an inlet cavity in a water-resistant manner by a deformable membrane. This inlet cavity is arranged in said case in direct communication with the exterior. The electroacoustic transducer and...

20060114753 - Timepiece with an interchangeable bezel: The bezel (1) is interchangeable via a bayonet device. The shoulder (11) of the middle part (12) is provided with a circular groove (14) and at least two sinks (15) opening out partially into said groove (14). The bezel (1) includes at least two feet (2) positioned to engage in...

20060114754 - Visual indicator chronograph and the use of the same: A timer indicator or chronograph is described. The chronograph functions according to chromatographic principles to develop a perceptible visual image or pattern on an indicator panel or display area, which serves as a means to monitor the relative amount of time that elapses. The chronograph includes a self-contained reservoir for...