Patents by Inventor Clément Meyrat
Clément Meyrat has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8142069Abstract: The invention includes a device for securing a back cover on a middle part of a watchcase, characterized in that it includes an intermediate element to which the back cover is connected, the intermediate element being screwed onto the middle part of the watch, an element arranged to allow the back cover to drive the intermediate element in rotation until the latter reaches a locked position on the middle part, the back cover also being pivotable relative to the intermediate element without the latter being unscrewed for alignment with the 12 o'clock-6 o'clock axis of the watch.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Jacques Müller, Clément Meyrat, David Apotheloz, Luciano Eleuterio, Bertrand Carrard, Rocco Catanese, Domenico Leo
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Patent number: 8096703Abstract: The invention comprises a timepiece including a middle part (4) and a bezel (6) capable of rotating on the middle part (4), the bezel (6) and the middle part (4) delimiting between them an annular chamber (38) in which there is arranged a sealing gasket (40) with a U-shaped profile. A compression member (42) such as an O-ring type joint with a smooth external surface is housed in the sealing gasket (40).Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Bertrand Carrard, Clement Meyrat
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Patent number: 7788947Abstract: The invention concerns a bracelet or wristband of adjustable length, including: a first link including two ends defining first and second fixed points of attachment, a stopper including a through hole that allows the link to pass therethrough, releasable means for locking the link in the hole, and means for securing one of the ends of the link, and a securing element associated with the first point of attachment, the link being on one hand secured to the stopper by the second fixed point of attachment using the securing means, and on the other hand engaged in the hole so as to be able to be locked at a variable locking point, by the locking means, or to slide therein when the locking means are released, and the link further comprising, a variable point of attachment located substantially half-way between the second fixed point of attachment and the variable locking point (42).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Service AGInventors: Philippe Loetscher, Clément Meyrat
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Publication number: 20080225650Abstract: The invention concerns a device for securing a back cover on a middle part of a watchcase, characterized in that it includes an intermediate element to which the back cover is connected, said intermediate element being screwed onto the middle part of the watch, means being provided to allow the back cover to drive the intermediate element in rotation until the latter reaches a locked position on the middle part, the back cover also being able to be pivoted relative to the intermediate element without the latter being unscrewed for alignment with the 12 o'clock-6 o'clock axis of the watch.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: THE SWATCH GROUP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LTDInventors: Jacques Muller, Clement Meyrat, David Apotheloz, Luciano Eleuterio, Bertrand Carrard, Rocco Catanese, Domenico Leo
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Publication number: 20080192586Abstract: The invention concerns a timepiece including a middle part (4) and a bezel (6) capable of rotating on the middle part (4), the bezel (6) and the middle part (4) delimiting between them an annular chamber (38) in which there is arranged a sealing gasket (40) with a U-shaped profile. A compression member (42) such as an O-ring type joint with a smooth external surface is housed in the sealing gasket (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Bertrand Carrard, Clement Meyrat
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Patent number: 7385874Abstract: The watch with a metallic case including an electronic module for storing data, which is mounted in an external cavity in the back cover of a case. The module can communicate via broadcast signals with a read and/or write apparatus for said data. The module includes a base on which are mounted an integrated circuit chip having at least two bumps and a coil acting as a transmission and/or reception antenna. The coil is formed by an electrically conductive wire having two ends respectively connected to said bumps of said integrated circuit chip. The coil surrounds a space in which said chip is placed. The dome-shaped base of the electronic module is a metallic element that conducts magnetic flux to insulate the module coil magnetically from the metallic case during data communication between a read/write apparatus and said module. The base of the module can be covered by a protective cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Jean-Claude Vuilleumier, David Apotheloz, Jacques Mueller, Clement Meyrat
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Patent number: 7345954Abstract: 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 the universal serial bus type so as to be able to be connected, when the clasp is in the open position, to a connector of complementary shape of an electric apparatus, such as a computer station for carrying out energy and/or data transmission with the electric or electronic component. The connector is protected by a fastening piece (6) and bellows (5) when the clasp is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Nicolas Ehrsam, Jacques Müller, Clément Meyrat
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Publication number: 20070297294Abstract: The watch with a metallic case including an electronic module for storing data, which is mounted in an external cavity in the back cover of a case. The module can communicate via broadcast signals with a read and/or write apparatus for said data. The module includes a base on which are mounted an integrated circuit chip having at least two bumps and a coil acting as a transmission and/or reception antenna. The coil is formed by an electrically conductive wire having two ends respectively connected to said bumps of said integrated circuit chip. The coil surrounds a space in which said chip is placed. The dome-shaped base of the electronic module is a metallic element that conducts magnetic flux to insulate the module coil magnetically from the metallic case during data communication between a read/write apparatus and said module. The base of the module can be covered by a protective cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2004Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: THE SWATCH GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGInventors: Jean-Claude Vuilleumier, David Apotheloz, Jacques Mueller, Clement Meyrat
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Publication number: 20070220919Abstract: The invention concerns a bracelet or wristband of adjustable length, including: a first link including two ends defining first and second fixed points of attachment, a stopper including a through hole that allows the link to pass therethrough, releasable means for locking the link in the hole, and means for securing one of the ends of the link, and a securing element associated with the first point of attachment, the link being on one hand secured to the stopper by the second fixed point of attachment using the securing means, and on the other hand engaged in the hole so as to be able to be locked at a variable locking point, by the locking means, or to slide therein when the locking means are released, and the link further comprising, a variable point of attachment located substantially half-way between the second fixed point of attachment and the variable locking point (42).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: THE SWATCH GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGInventors: Philippe Loetscher, Clement Meyrat
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Publication number: 20060140055Abstract: 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 the universal serial bus type so as to be able to be connected, when the clasp is in the open position, to a connector of complementary shape of an electric apparatus, such as a computer station for carrying out energy and/or data transmission with the electric or electronic component. The connector is protected by a fastening piece (6) and bellows (5) when the clasp is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Nicolas Ehrsam, Jacques Muller, Clement Meyrat
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Patent number: 7027359Abstract: The invention relates to watches, generally wristwatches, whose cases incorporate electronic modules for storing information that comprise an integrated circuit connected to an antenna consisting of a coil and are able to communicate by radio signals with a reading and/or writing device adapted at least to read the information contained in a memory of the integrated circuit and often also adapted to delete or modify at least some of that information and to add other information. To eliminate the drawbacks of prior art watches in which the module is inside the case (complicated fabrication or new design of the watch, increased volume thereof) or to reduce the importance of those drawbacks (attenuation and/or distortion of the signals sent and received by the coil), in the watch of the invention the electronic module (14) is housed at least for the most part in a cavity (13) in the back (3) of the case (1) open towards the outside.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: David Apothéloz, Jacques Müller, Clément Meyrat
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Publication number: 20050249050Abstract: The invention relates to watches, generally wristwatches, whose cases incorporate electronic modules for storing information that comprise an integrated circuit connected to an antenna consisting of a coil and are able to communicate by radio signals with a reading and/or writing device adapted at least to read the information contained in a memory of the integrated circuit and often also adapted to delete or modify at least some of that information and to add other information. To eliminate the drawbacks of prior art watches in which the module is inside the case (complicated fabrication or new design of the watch, increased volume thereof) or to reduce the importance of those drawbacks (attenuation and/or distortion of the signals sent and received by the coil), in the watch of the invention the electronic module (14) is housed at least for the most part in a cavity (13) in the back (3) of the case (1) open towards the outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2003Publication date: November 10, 2005Applicant: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: David Apotheloz, Jacques Muller, Clement Meyrat
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Patent number: 6761479Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for securing a back cover (6) to a middle part (28) of a watchcase (26), the back cover (6) having a screw thread (8) on its outer periphery, the device being characterized in that it includes an intermediate element (1) including a resilient blocking element (4) and a metal element (2) concentric to the resilient blocking element (4), this intermediate assembly being forcibly driven into the lower part of the middle part (28) of the watch (26), and the back cover (6) being screwed onto the metal element (2) so that, when the back cover (6) is completely screwed onto the metal element (2), the metal element (2) can be pivoted by sliding on the resilient blocking element (4) to a stop point from which the resilient blocking element (4) can in turn pivot by sliding on the middle part (28) of the watch (26), allowing the alignment of the back cover (6) to be adjusted with respect to the vertical 12 o'clock-6 o'clock axis of the watch (26).Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Clément Meyrat, Jacques Müller
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Patent number: 6712501Abstract: Each wristband strand (10, 20) includes at least two studs (12, 14, . . . ) extending perpendicularly to the inner surface of said strand and is each pierced in its median part by a hole (12a, 14a, . . . ) of parallel axis to the strand, each side of the middle part includes recesses (15, 17, . . . ), complementary to the studs including through passages (15a, 17a, . . . ) on the back cover side and blind holes on the crystal side. The studs are fitted into recesses, and locked with U shaped parts (18,28) engaged on the back side cover through the through passages, the holes of the studs and the blind hole. If one desires, this assembly enables a portion of the middle part located at 6 o'clock and/or 12 o'clock to be left entirely free of any attaching means.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Stéphane Kinkio, Steeve Gerber, Clément Meyrat
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Patent number: 6714485Abstract: A timepiece is disclosed allowing a reading of a first conventional time information by means of first analogue display means including a dial (5) and hours (4a) and minutes (4b) indicator members driven by a movement of the timepiece, this timepiece including second analogue display means allowing a simultaneous reading of second time information based on a decimal system wherein time is divided at least into thousandths of a day. The second analogue display means include the dial and the minutes indicator member in addition to complementary analogue display means (4a, 7; 4a, 7*; 4a, 8; 4c, 9; 4c, 9*; 4c, 10; 11, 12) indicating at least approximate decimal values (71; 81; 91; 101; 111) of the full hours expressed in thousandths of a day.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Swatch Group Mngmt Services AGInventors: Carlo Albisetti, Daniel Donzé, Clément Meyrat
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Patent number: 6672758Abstract: The wall of a case includes a U-shaped recess with two through passages (11, 17) for a control stem (20) held in a neutral position by a spring (27) and guided in the outer passage (11) by an O ring (25) allowing translation and tilting movements, and in the inner passage (17) by a contour of oblong shape allowing the end (22) to close an electric contact (32) by pressure and two other contacts (31, 33) by tilting. Application to an electronic timepiece.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Nicolas Ehrsam, Clement Meyrat
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Patent number: 6530133Abstract: A clasp for a watch wristband includes: two male (2) and female (4) joining parts able to be coupled by inserting the male part (2) into the female part (4); and a resilient locking mechanism, provided on the male part (2), locking with a catching mechanism provided on the female part (4), when the male part (2) is pushed into an engagement position in said female part (4) so that it is then impossible to pull outwardly the male joining part (2), the male (2) and female (4) joining parts being able to be uncoupled from each other by pushing the male part (2) further into the female part (4) so that the locking mechanism is released from the catching mechanism and the male joining part (2) can be pulled out of the female joining part (4).Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Clément Meyrat, Nicolas Ehrsam
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Publication number: 20030016591Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for securing a back cover (6) to a middle part (28) of a watchcase (26), the back cover (6) having a screw thread (8) on its outer periphery, the device being characterized in that it includes an intermediate element (1) including a resilient blocking element (4) and a metal element (2) concentric to the resilient blocking element (4), this intermediate assembly being forcibly driven into the lower part of the middle part (28) of the watch (26), and the back cover (6) being screwed onto the metal element (2) so that, when the back cover (6) is completely screwed onto the metal element (2), the metal element (2) can be pivoted by sliding on the resilient blocking element (4) to a stop point from which the resilient blocking element (4) can in turn pivot by sliding on the middle part (28) of the watch (26), allowing the alignment of the back cover (6) to be adjusted with respect to the vertical 12 o'clock-6 o'clock axis of the watch (26).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2002Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventors: Clement Meyrat, Jacques Muller
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Publication number: 20030002394Abstract: Each wristband strand (10, 20) includes at least two studs (12, 14, . . . ) extending perpendicularly to the inner surface of said strand and is each pierced in its median part by a hole (12a, 14a, . . . ) of parallel axis to the strand, each side of the middle part includes recesses (15, 17, . . . ), complementary to the studs including through passages (15a, 17a, . . . ) on the back cover side and blind holes on the crystal side. The studs are fitted into recesses, and locked with U shaped parts (18,28) engaged on the back side cover through the through passages, the holes of the studs and the blind hole. If one desires, this assembly enables a portion of the middle part located at 6 o'clock and/or 12 o'clock to be left entirely free of any attaching means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: THE SWATCH GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGInventors: Stephane Kinkio, Steeve Gerber, Clement Meyrat
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Publication number: 20020118606Abstract: A timepiece is disclosed allowing a reading of a first conventional time information by means of first analogue display means including a dial (5) and hours (4a) and minutes (4b) indicator members driven by a movement of the timepiece, this timepiece including second analogue display means allowing a simultaneous reading of second time information based on a decimal system wherein time is divided at least into thousandths of a day. The second analogue display means include the dial and the minutes indicator member in addition to complementary analogue display means (4a, 7; 4a, 7*; 4a, 8; 4c, 9; 4c, 9*; 4c, 10; 11, 12) indicating at least approximate decimal values (71; 81; 91; 101; 111) of the full hours expressed in thousandths of a day.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: August 29, 2002Inventors: Carlo Albisetti, Daniel Donze, Clement Meyrat