Abstract: Electric watch has a single battery contact spring which is centrally located on the watch back to contact both batteries in the watch.

Abstract: The invention disclosed pertains to liquid crystal and other optical displays useable both with ambient light and with built-in illumination sources. A light pipe formed of optically clear material has a clear, lightly etched top surface, and a patterned bottom surface (preferably having closely spaced minute convex protrusions). An enlarged portion at one edge contains a cavity for the insertion of a light bulb. The light pipe is covered with a highly reflective coating except for said clear top surface and the interior portion of said cavity.

Abstract: Watch module comprises electronic substrate carrying electronic logic devices, connections and display. Spacer is clamped against the substrate for holding the batteries and making connection therewith. Openings in spacer contain contacts in the form of conductive resilient material such as metal powder synthetic rubber which contacts electronics on the substrate and is contactable for control of the electronics.

Abstract: Electronic substrate of the electronic watch is the principal carrier of the electronics and electrical interconnections. It carries two alignment notches with top and bottom spacers embracing the substrate and engaging the alignment notches. The visual horological display is located in the top spacer and the batteries are located in the bottom spacer. Springs press onto the substrate and are contactable for input to the watch electronics. All important parts are keyed together for ease of assembly and accuracy of alignment.

Abstract: Electronic substrate of the electronic watch is the principal carrier of the electronics and electrical interconnections. Top and bottom spacers embrace the substrate. Contact springs press onto and clamp on the substrate and contact the circuitry on the substrate. The springs are contactable for input to the watch electronics.

Abstract: Electronic watch is constructed with a ceramic substrate as the principal support of the time computer and memory. The substrate may also carry other devices such as printed circuitry, oscillator and the optical display. Battery connection contacts are positioned on one side of the substrate. A resilient electrically conductive pad is positioned against the contact, and the battery rests against the pad to provide electrical conduction over a large area and to spread shock loads from the battery across a large area of the substrate to both maintain electric contact and minimize mechanical shock.