Patents by Inventor Michel Navas

Michel Navas 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).

  • Base module for timepiece, in particular wristwatch
    Patent number: 7946757
    Abstract: The invention concerns a base module comprising a barrel device, a display device, and a power reserve indicator, all the components of the module being placed vertically relative to the flanks of the case, and the adjusting member being arranged visibly and directly accessible on the flank of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: BNB Concept SA
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • Mechanism for displaying figures or signs produced on a timepiece dial
    Patent number: 7839727
    Abstract: The inventive mechanism comprises a series of toothed wheels meshing each with other or by groups and driven by a mobile which is connected to a basic timepiece movement by means of a mobile, wherein each toothed wheel is superimposed by a plate or disc carrying figures or signs and rotating in a corresponding bore of the timepiece dial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: BNB Concept SA
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • Mechanism for displaying pictures, figures or signs produced on a timepiece dial
    Patent number: 7821879
    Abstract: The inventive mechanism comprises a series of toothed wheels meshing each with other or by groups and driven by a mobile which is connected to a basic timepiece movement by means of a mobile, wherein each toothed wheel is superimposed by a disc carrying pictures, figures or signs and rotating in a corresponding bore of the timepiece dial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: BNB Concept SA
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • Movement for a timepiece with plural escapements
    Patent number: 7815363
    Abstract: A timepiece movement having at least two regulating members with their escapement and elements for alternately stopping and releasing the operation of the regulating members, such that a single regulating member is thus driven at any one time by means of the energy source of the timepiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: BNB Concept SA
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • TIMEPIECE, ESPECIALLY WRISTWATCH COMPRISING A MAIN DISPLAY AND A MECHANISM ACTUATING AT LEAST ONE SECONDARY DISPLAY
    Publication number: 20090207699
    Abstract: The mechanism is driven by the hour wheel of the timepiece and has at least one secondary display comprising a polygonal or round hand or indicator rotating around a track of the secondary display and indicating on its visible surface names of cities or countries separated according to their respective time zones, the names of cities or countries being marked around the circumference of the hand or indicator opposite the hours on the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • BASE MODULE FOR TIMEPIECE, IN PARTICULAR WRISTWATCH
    Publication number: 20090103399
    Abstract: The invention concerns a base module comprising a barrel device, a display device, and a power reserve indicator, all the components of the module being placed vertically relative to the flanks of the case, and the adjusting member being arranged visibly and directly accessible on the flank of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • Movement For a Timepiece
    Publication number: 20080192583
    Abstract: A movement is disclosed which comprises at least two regulating members with their escapement and means for alternately stopping and releasing the operation of the regulating members, a single regulating member being thus driven at any one time by means of the energy source of the timepiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • Mechanism for Displaying Figures or Signs Produced on a Timepiece Dial
    Publication number: 20080137487
    Abstract: The inventive mechanism comprises a series of toothed wheels meshing each with other or by groups and driven by a mobile which is connected to a basic timepiece movement by means of a mobile, wherein each toothed wheel is superimposed by a plate or disc carrying figures or signs and rotating in a corresponding bore of the timepiece dial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2004
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas
  • Mechanism for Displaying Pictures, Figures or Signs Produced on a Timepiece Dial
    Publication number: 20080068931
    Abstract: The inventive mechanism comprises a series of toothed wheels meshing each with other or by groups and driven by a mobile which is connected to a basic timepiece movement by means of a mobile, wherein each toothed wheel is superimposed by a disc carrying pictures, figures or signs and rotating in a corresponding bore of the timepiece dial.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Mathias Buttet, Enrico Barbasini, Michel Navas