Patents Assigned to Swarovski & Co.
  • Patent number: 5139828
    Abstract: An ornamental panel comprising a glass plate to which a number of faceted glass stones are fixed in an ornamental arrangement, and a mirror plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Andreas Altmayer
  • Patent number: 5137761
    Abstract: A decorative plaque comprising, in sequence, from the outside to the inside, a semitransparent reflecting plate, a light transmitting glass plate spaced from the semi-transparent reflecting plate having a plurality of faceted glass stones affixed to one side thereof in an ornamental arrangement facing towards the reflective surface of the semi-transparent reflecting plate, and, on the opposite side of the light transmitting glass plate and spaced therefrom, a fully reflective plate. The plaque is arranged so that it is internally illuminated, for example by ambient light. Viewing of the interior of the plaque occurs through the semi-transparent reflecting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Andreas Altmayer
  • Patent number: 5125521
    Abstract: A vessel containing perfume is placed in an accommodating space in an outer case consisting of two half shells articulated one upon the other. A cap ensures both that the vessel is tightly closed and that the case is locked in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Stephens Somogyi
  • Patent number: 5077988
    Abstract: A metal platelet compound comprising adjacent circular platelets that are chained together and each have a conical depression having a hole at the apex for taking up a gem. The conical depression may also have a pouchlike extension at the apex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Martin Poll
  • Patent number: 5070586
    Abstract: A compound of gems consisting of a plurality of gems connected by means of threads made of shrunk synthetic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Martin Poll
  • Patent number: 5064279
    Abstract: A binocular telescope having a double-jointed bridge and a central joint focusing means for focusing and diopter adjustment with a bipartite bridge, the two bridge members being connected via a center clutch shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Bernhard Riedl
  • Patent number: 5056656
    Abstract: A storage strip for gems and other small pieces, comprising a plastic sheet having depressions for receiving the gems, the depressions conforming in shape with at least part of the profile of the gems to be positioned therein and being disposed in rows, and elastically deformable holding lips being provided adjacent the depressions. The gems or other pieces can be removed in simple fashion and using automated means after spreading apart the holding lips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Martin Poll
  • Patent number: 5024713
    Abstract: A method for applying ornamental elements is described. These elements have a layer of melt adhesive provided on the application side. The melt adhesive layer is designed as a shaft extending in the application direction, which can be passed through perforated material in order to obtain a good connection with the application material, in particular in the case of stratified materials such as leather, due to the formation of a flange on the back of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Burkhart Buchbauer
  • Patent number: 4972685
    Abstract: An easily produced, reliable mount for gems comprising a band (21, 22) embracing the periphery of the setting side of the gem (18), said band having a slit (15). At the upper edge of the band (21, 22), holding elements (19, 20) are disposed for the gem (18). Holding tongues (12, 13) disposed on the band (21, 22) and inclined outwardly and upwardly, serve to fix the mount in a carrier opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Martin Poll
  • Patent number: 4936116
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gem compound comprising a plurality of gems bearing a melt adhesive layer, wherein the gems bear on their setting side a first melt adhesive layer, therebelow a filling layer which fills the spaces between the individual gems, and therebelow a second melt adhesive layer which is substantially flat and welded to the first melt adhesive layer in the area of the tips of the gems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Martin Poll
  • Patent number: 4935268
    Abstract: A decorative element particularly adapted for securing to an article of wearing apparel comprises a metal base member. A depression is formed in the base member for snug reception of a faceted gem which is secured in such depression by means of an adhesive. The undersurface of the base member is coated with a suitable adhesive for securing the base member and gem to a suitable substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Martin Poll
  • Patent number: 4884257
    Abstract: A wrist watch having a case made of faceted glass and reflecting layers for achieving a special esthetic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Helmut Swarovski
  • Patent number: 4842904
    Abstract: A chandelier pendant consisting of a carrier element which is flat at least on one side, a plurality of decorative elements being cemented in an ornamental arrangement to its flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1989
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Daniel Swarovski
  • Patent number: 4767676
    Abstract: A decorative body made of glass, whose inside is faceted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventors: Daniel Swarovski, Kurt Schwab
  • Patent number: 4750823
    Abstract: A central focussing device for internal focussing in binoculars, wherein a focussing wheel engages a displaceable bridge via a threaded spindle and the objectives are connected to the displaceable bridge via driving shafts for the purpose of focussing, a diopter adjustment wheel engages one of the driving shafts with screw drive via a driving toothed wheel, an intermediate toothed wheel and a driven toothed wheel in order to vary the position of an objective for diopter adjustment, the intermediate toothed wheel being directed through the bridge or beside and past it and being of a height such that the driven toothed wheel engages the intermediate toothed wheel over the entire range of stroke of focussing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Bernhard Riedl
  • Patent number: 4735655
    Abstract: The invention provides a flexible, deformable sintered abrasive material made of a bronze alloy with particulate abrasive grain. The alloy consists essentially of3 to 30 wt. % of Ag,0 to 1 wt. % of Si,0.05 to 3 wt. % of Ge, Sn, Pb, Zn and/or Cd,the remainder being copper. The sintered abrasive material is best suited for abrasive material carriers with concave or convex surfaces or for winding around grinding drums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1988
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventors: Gunter Weis, Albert Cuel
  • Patent number: 4718963
    Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer decorative material, wherein a die is provided having one or more raised and depressed areas, the raised areas corresponding to the desired shape of the decorative material; a melt adhesive layer is applied to the raised areas across their surface; an effect layer is applied to the melt adhesive layer; a protective layer or a color lacquer layer is optionally applied to the effect layer; and the multilayer decorative material consisting of the adhesive, effect layer and optional protective layer is removed as a unit from the raised areas, for example by a self-adhesive sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventors: Martin Poll, Serge Amstutz
  • Patent number: 4626080
    Abstract: The optical instrument, in particular binoculars, is characterized by exhibiting an integral stable inner housing including the eyepiece tube, the objective tube, the prism seat and possibly the hinge mechanism. The inner housing is encased in plastic foam which determines the outer contour of the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventors: Daniel Swarovski, Kurt Schwab
  • Patent number: 4623531
    Abstract: A process for producing silane, whereby silicon tetrafluoride is reacted with magnesium hydride in a melt of alkali or alkaline earth halides under a hydrogen partial pressure which is greater than the dissociation pressure of the magnesium hydride at the temperature of the melt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Porcham
  • Patent number: 4615872
    Abstract: A process for producing silicon tetrafluoride by hydrolysis of gases containing silicon fluoride, the hydrolysate being reacted with sodium fluoride, potassium fluoride and/or barium fluoride and the reaction product obtained decomposed thermally, thereby forming silicon tetrafluoride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventor: Wolfgang Porcham