Patents by Inventor Adrien Catheline

Adrien Catheline 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: 11449011
    Abstract: A timepiece glass, in particular a watch glass, wherein it comprises an optical device comprising at least one lens intended to enlarge an indication supplied by a timepiece, said lens comprising at least one aspherical face comprising at least one section passing through a vertical plane comprising an optical axis of vertical direction z, of which at least one outline can be defined by the following equation: z ? ( r ) = r 2 R ? ( 1 + 1 - ( 1 - ? ) ? ? r 2 R 2 ) + ? 4 ? r 4 + ? 6 ? r 6 + … in which R is the nominal radius of curvature, k is the constant of conicity, and ?(4,6, . . . ) is or are coefficient(s) of asphericity, and in which at least the constant of conicity k and/or at least one coefficient of asphericity is different from zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Benoit Junod, Sébastien Perseguers
  • Patent number: 10595597
    Abstract: Assembly screw (1) for the pivoting attachment of at least two horology components in a position of assembly, the assembly screw (1) comprising at least one guide portion (3) allowing one of the horology components to pivot, and at least one threaded portion (4) allowing it to be fixed to another horology component, wherein this screw comprises a shoulder (5) intended to come into abutment against this other horology component and a zone (10) of lower mechanical rigidity to reduce the contact pressure applied at the shoulder (5) of the assembly screw when the horology components are in the position of assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, James Rejzner
  • Publication number: 20190369564
    Abstract: A timepiece glass, in particular a watch glass, wherein it comprises an optical device comprising at least one lens intended to enlarge an indication supplied by a timepiece, said lens comprising at least one aspherical face comprising at least one section passing through a vertical plane comprising an optical axis of vertical direction z, of which at least one outline can be defined by the following equation: z ? ( r ) = r 2 R ? ( 1 + 1 - ( 1 - ? ) ? ? r 2 R 2 ) + ? 4 ? r 4 + ? 6 ? r 6 + … in which R is the nominal radius of curvature, k is the constant of conicity, and ?(4,6, . . . ) is or are coefficient(s) of asphericity, and in which at least the constant of conicity k and/or at least one coefficient of asphericity is different from zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Benoit Junod, Sébastien Perseguers
  • Patent number: 10222745
    Abstract: Transmission device (100), for example for a watch mechanism (110), in particular for a winding train (100, 201) of a watch movement (120), including an input element (6) intended to be driven only in a first direction, an output element, a first mechanical connection arranged such that the displacement of the input element in a first direction causes the displacement of the output element in a second direction, and a second mechanical connection (9?, 9) arranged such that the displacement of the input element in the first direction causes the displacement of the output element in a third direction, the third direction being opposite the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Florian Calame, Adrien Catheline, Sébastien Perseguers
  • Publication number: 20170360163
    Abstract: Assembly screw (1) for the pivoting attachment of at least two horology components in a position of assembly, the assembly screw (1) comprising at least one guide portion (3) allowing one of the horology components to pivot, and at least one threaded portion (4) allowing it to be fixed to another horology component, wherein this screw comprises a shoulder (5) intended to come into abutment against this other horology component and a zone (10) of lower mechanical rigidity to reduce the contact pressure applied at the shoulder (5) of the assembly screw when the horology components are in the position of assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, James Rejzner
  • Publication number: 20170269550
    Abstract: Transmission device (100), for example for a watch mechanism (110), in particular for a winding train (100, 201) of a watch movement (120), including an input element (6) intended to be driven only in a first direction, an output element, a first mechanical connection arranged such that the displacement of the input element in a first direction causes the displacement of the output element in a second direction, and a second mechanical connection (9?, 9) arranged such that the displacement of the input element in the first direction causes the displacement of the output element in a third direction, the third direction being opposite the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Florian Calame, Adrien Catheline, Sébastien Perseguers
  • Patent number: 9516928
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watch strap strip (1) reinforcement (2) intended to be housed in a casing (3) of the strip made from a flexible material, wherein the reinforcement includes a linking element (4) mechanically connecting: an element (10) for fixing the strip to the watch case to an element (9) for fixing the strip to a closure element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Félix Grasser, Frédéric Oulevey
  • Patent number: 9462857
    Abstract: An assembly device (3) for pivotally attaching at least two parts (M1, M2), comprising a screw (4) designed to be screwed into a first piece (M1) and carrying a pivoting guide pin (5) of a second part (M2), wherein this assembly device (3) comprises at least one elastic ring (6) able to work in conjunction with an element blocking one of the two parts (M1, M2), so as to prevent accidental axial movement of the assembly device (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Martin Christian, Mathieu Cusin, Pierre Sirdey
  • Patent number: 9289036
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watchstrap (1) including a plurality of mutually hinged elements (7) which each comprise at least one link (2, 3, 4, 4?) and at least one recess consisting of at least one hole (15, 15?) for receiving therein a linking member (10, 11, 12). Next to the open ends (16) of at least some of said holes (15, 15?), a clearance (20) of the linking member (10, 11, 12) is provided, preventing any contact at said point between the latter and said links (2, 3, 4, 4?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Benjamin Celant, Jérôme Tyrode
  • Publication number: 20150313326
    Abstract: An assembly device (3) for pivotally attaching at least two parts (M1, M2), comprising a screw (4) designed to be screwed into a first piece (M1) and carrying a pivoting guide pin (5) of a second part (M2), wherein this assembly device (3) comprises at least one elastic ring (6) able to work in conjunction with an element blocking one of the two parts (M1, M2), so as to prevent accidental axial movement of the assembly device (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Martin Christian, Mathieu Cusin, Pierre Sirdey
  • Patent number: 8870448
    Abstract: A bracelet strand (1) for a wristwatch has a first end (2) suitable for a connection to a watchcase (29). A comfort pad (10) is arranged on the inner surface of the bracelet strand (1) towards this first end (2). This comfort pad (10) has a longitudinal opening (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Rolex S.A.
    Inventors: Daniele-Antonio Bianco, Benjamin Celant, Adrien Catheline, Yannick Droux
  • Publication number: 20140053602
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watch strap strip (1) reinforcement (2) intended to be housed in a casing (3) of the strip made from a flexible material, wherein the reinforcement includes a linking element (4) mechanically connecting: an element (10) for fixing the strip to the watch case to an element (9) for fixing the strip to a closure element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: ROLEX S.A.
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Félix Grasser, Frédéric Oulevey
  • Patent number: 8602638
    Abstract: This bracelet comprises a plurality of articulated elements (1) in which one transverse edge of each element is interlocked in a transverse edge of an adjacent element, a transverse passageway passing at least partially through the adjacent interlocked portions in order to form a bearing (7) in which an articulation member (10) is engaged and is held at least one end of the said transverse passageway. The mid-portion of the said articulation member (10) comprises at least one O-ring placed on the portion of the said articulation member (10) situated inside the said bearing (7) and close to its ends and in jointed contact with the wall of the said transverse passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Rolex S.A.
    Inventor: Adrien Catheline
  • Publication number: 20120250471
    Abstract: A bracelet strand (1) for a wristwatch, comprising a first end (2) suitable for a connection to a watchcase (29), which comprises a comfort pad (10) arranged on the inner surface thereof towards this first end (2) and wherein this comfort pad (10) comprises a longitudinal opening (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: ROLEX S.A.
    Inventors: Daniele-Antonio Bianco, Benjamin Celant, Adrien Catheline, Yannick Droux
  • Publication number: 20120144862
    Abstract: This bracelet comprises a plurality of articulated elements (1) in which one transverse edge of each element is interlocked in a transverse edge of an adjacent element, a transverse passageway passing at least partially through the adjacent interlocked portions in order to form a bearing (7) in which an articulation member (10) is engaged and is held at least one end of the said transverse passageway. The mid-portion of the said articulation member (10) comprises at least one O-ring placed on the portion of the said articulation member (10) situated inside the said bearing (7) and close to its ends and in jointed contact with the wall of the said transverse passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: ROLEX S.A.
    Inventor: Adrien Catheline
  • Publication number: 20120069720
    Abstract: The invention relates to a watchstrap (1) including a plurality of mutually hinged elements (7) which each comprise at least one link (2, 3, 4, 4?) and at least one recess consisting of at least one hole (15, 15?) for receiving therein a linking member (10, 11, 12). Next to the open ends (16) of at least some of said holes (15, 15?), a clearance (20) of the linking member (10, 11, 12) is provided, preventing any contact at said point between the latter and said links (2, 3, 4, 4?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: ROLEX S.A.
    Inventors: Adrien Catheline, Benjamin Celant, Jerome Tyrode