Patents by Inventor Jean-Michel Baroche

Jean-Michel Baroche 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).

  • Patent number: 7359287
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watch housing comprising a body made in two parts (2, 3), connected one to the other. The one of the two parts (2) guarantees the function of a watch whilst the second part (3), connected to the bracelet, comprises means for attachment of an interchangeable module (M). Said module (M) is extended by an elastic tongue (20) and security means are provided to ensure that the tongue (20) is supported on the first part (2) whilst subjecting the above to a permanent force maintaining the same in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche
  • Publication number: 20050195692
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watch housing comprising a body made in two parts (2, 3), connected one to the other. The one of the two parts (2) guarantees the function of a watch whilst the second part (3), connected to the bracelet, comprises means for attachment of an interchangeable module (M). Said module (M) is extended by an elastic tongue (20) and security means are provided to ensure that the tongue (20) is supported on the first part (2) whilst subjecting the above to a permanent force maintaining the same in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche
  • Patent number: 6464390
    Abstract: A wristwatch with a usable dial, fitted with keys, includes an electronic device to form a multifunctional wrist worn device. The structure of the wristwatch is such that there is enough space to regularly actuate each key with a finger. The part of the multifunctional device providing the time can be shifted to free up the device's body. In particular, this device is characterized by the fact that the device's body, freed up in this way by the shift of the watch, contains, on its periphery, a number of keys that make it possible to easily actuate the electronic device with a finger. This simple device makes it possible to cover and to mask the electronic device's keys when the latter are not being used, the device according to the invention then having the general appearance of a wristwatch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche
  • Patent number: 6430110
    Abstract: A wristwatch includes an electronic device to form a multifunctional wrist worn device. The watch portion of the wristwatch can be shifted into a position that exposes the electronic device (e.g., telephone) so that the user can operate the electronic device. The keys are located on the periphery of the watch body. A display can be mounted on the back side of the watch portion so that when the watch portion is in the second position, the display is visible to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche
  • Publication number: 20020021622
    Abstract: A wrist watch includes an electronic wireless communication device that is exposed by shifting a watch part from the body of the wrist watch. A foldable display is mounted on the watch part and is exposed when the watch part is shifted. The foldable display can be unfolded so that the wearer can view video signals on the foldable display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche
  • Publication number: 20010009533
    Abstract: A wristwatch includes an electronic device to form a multifunctional wrist worn device. The watch portion of the wristwatch can be shifted into a position that exposes the electronic device (e.g., telephone) so that the user can operate the electronic device. The keys are located on the periphery of the watch body. A display can be mounted on the back side of the watch portion so that when the watch portion is in the second position, the display is visible to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche
  • Patent number: D454076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Baroche