Patents by Inventor Nobuhiro Koike

Nobuhiro Koike 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).

  • Setting mechanism for an analog timepiece
    Patent number: 5214625
    Abstract: A multifunction analog timepiece including a stem responsive to external regulation for controlling a displayed function. The stem is positionable at at least two steps. A clutch wheel is disposed on and movable along the stem. A setting element coupled to the stem is operable for direct contact with the clutch wheel. The setting element is in direct contact with the clutch wheel and only one of the steps of the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Suzuki, Shigeru Aoki, Akihiko Maruyama, Nobuhiro Koike
  • Analog timepiece
    Patent number: 5042016
    Abstract: A multifunction analog electronic watch includes at least two operating mechanisms to control the operation of a displayed multifunction in response to external regulation. The timepiece includes at least two clutch wheels, each clutch wheel disposed on and movable along an associated one of the operating mechanisms. A single setting element is coupled to each operating mechanism and to each clutch wheel for positioning the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroshi Suzuki, Shigeru Aoki, Akihiko Maruyama, Nobuhiro Koike