Patents by Inventor François Trifoni

François Trifoni 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).

  • Publication number: 20200257247
    Abstract: Horology movement comprising:—at least one drive member; four regulating systems, each being kinematically connected with the said drive member via a drive kinematic network designed to transmit energy from the drive member to the said regulating systems; in which the said drive kinematic network comprises: a first differential gear set having an input kinematically connected to the drive member and having two outputs; a second and a third differential gear set each having an input kinematically connected to a respective output (5s) of the first differential gear set and each having two outputs, each of the latter outputs being kinematically connected to a respective regulating system; the said movement further comprising: an hours and minutes display device designed to be driven by the first differential gear set; at least one seconds display device designed to be driven by at least one of the second and third differential gear sets via a kinematic connection which branches off the said drive kinematic netwo
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen FORSEY, Francois Trifoni, Francois Trifroni, David Bernard
  • Publication number: 20200150593
    Abstract: Clock movement comprising: —at least one drive member; —four regulating systems, each one being kinematically connected to said drive member via a drivetrain designed to transmit the energy of the drive member to said regulating systems, in which said drivetrain comprises: —a first differential gear having one input kinematically connected to the drive member and having two outputs; —a second and a third differential gear each one having an input kinematically connected to a respective output of the first differential gear, and each one having two outputs, each of these latter outputs being kinematically connected to a respective regulating system; said movement further comprising a device for displaying the hours and minutes and which is designed to be driven by the first differential gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicants: GFPI S.A., COMPLITIME SA
    Inventors: Stephen FORSEY, François TRIFONI, Florian CORNEILLE, David BERNARD
  • Patent number: 9081367
    Abstract: Timepiece including a back and display element, the timepiece being inscribed between first and second mutually parallel reference planes, the first plane being tangential to the back, and the second plane lying on the same side as the display element. The timepiece contains a movement which includes a framework. The framework includes at least two components positioned one on each side of a reference axis perpendicular to the first and second planes, on each of which components there are mounted a balance and an escapement, which together respectively form a platform escapement, each balance being mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation in the corresponding component. The framework further includes at least one support element having at least one bearing surface on which at least one of the platform escapements is positioned so that the axis of rotation is inclined with respect to the reference planes and intersects them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: COMPLITIME SA
    Inventors: Stephen Forsey, Robert Greubel, Francois Trifoni
  • Publication number: 20130215723
    Abstract: Timepiece including a back and display element, the timepiece being inscribed between first and second mutually parallel reference planes, the first plane being tangential to the back, and the second plane lying on the same side as the display element. The timepiece contains a movement which includes a framework. The framework includes at least two components positioned one on each side of a reference axis perpendicular to the first and second planes, on each of which components there are mounted a balance and an escapement, which together respectively form a platform escapement, each balance being mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation in the corresponding component. The framework further includes at least one support element having at least one bearing surface on which at least one of the platform escapements is positioned so that the axis of rotation is inclined with respect to the reference planes and intersects them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: COMPLITIME SA
    Inventors: Stephen Forsey, Robert Greubel, Francois Trifoni
  • Patent number: 7946754
    Abstract: A clockwork movement includes a control member actuatable by a control lever in response to a user's action and having the form of a column wheel. The control member is rotatably mounted on the clockwork movement frame around an axis X, perpendicular thereto, for controlling first and second mechanisms exhibiting at least one movement function such as chronograph or alarm function. The control member includes rotationally fixable first, second and third parts which are mounted on a shaft at first, second and third levels, respectively, in a direction of the axis X for interacting with the control lever and for controlling the mechanisms. The shaft which is pivotally mounted with respect to the frame is arranged in at least two bearings, which are positioned remotely to each other for ensuring the shaft good stability, whereas the second and third parts are located on the both parts of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: CompliTime SA
    Inventors: Laurent Perret, Francois Trifoni, Stephen Forsey
  • Patent number: 7780341
    Abstract: A clockwork movement includes at least two control elements which are movable with respect to the frame thereof, are used for interacting with the same external control member in response to the activation thereof and are positioned remotely to each other in the direction of the clockwork movement thickness. The clockwork movement has an intermediate connecting unit which is rotatable about an axis substantially extending in the direction of the clockwork movement thickness, pivotally mounted on the clockwork movement frame element and provided with a reception area which is distant from the axis and exposable to a force produced in response to the control member activation. The intermediate unit also includes at least two contact areas each of which is used for producing a force on the corresponding control element and which are located on both sides of the reception area in the direction of the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignees: Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier S.A., CompliTime S.A.
    Inventors: François Trifoni, Stephen Forsey
  • Patent number: 7553067
    Abstract: A clockwork movement hammer (1) is used for interacting with heart-shaped cams (20, 21) provided with corresponding axes of rotation (29, 30) which are positioned remotely to each other. More precisely, the hearts (20, 21) are connected to a chronograph timer, whereas the hammer belongs to the resetting mechanism of the chronograph timers. The inventive hammer (1) includes at least one first part (5) movably mounted on the clockwork bottom plate (2) and one second part (17) bearing supporting surfaces (13, 19) which can be bring into contact with the hearts (20, 21) . The two parts (5, 17) of the hammer (1) are connected to each other by at least one swivel-type connection (14, 24) for making it possible to adjust the corresponding positions of the supporting surfaces (18, 19) while a resetting process. Due to particular characteristics thereof, the structural design of the hammer (1) is simple and small-sized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignees: Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier S.A., CompliTime SA
    Inventors: Laurent Perret, François Trifoni, Stephen Forsey
  • Publication number: 20080310258
    Abstract: A clockwork movement includes at least two control elements which are movable with respect to the frame thereof, are used for interacting with the same external control member in response to the activation thereof and are positioned remotely to each other in the direction of the clockwork movement thickness. The clockwork movement has an intermediate connecting unit which is rotatable about an axis substantially extending in the direction of the clockwork movement thickness, pivotally mounted on the clockwork movement frame element and provided with a reception area which is distant from the axis and exposable to a force produced in response to the control member activation. The intermediate unit also includes at least two contact areas each of which is used for producing a force on the corresponding control element and which are located on both sides of the reception area in the direction of the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicants: Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier S.A., Complitime SA
    Inventors: Francois Trifoni, Stephen Forsey
  • Publication number: 20080298178
    Abstract: A clockwork movement includes a control member actuatable by a control lever in response to a user's action and having the form of a column wheel. The control member is rotatably mounted on the clockwork movement frame around an axis X, perpendicular thereto, for controlling first and second mechanisms exhibiting at least one movement function such as chronograph or alarm function. The control member includes rotationally fixable first, second and third parts which are mounted on a shaft at first, second and third levels, respectively, in a direction of the axis X for interacting with the control lever and for controlling the mechanisms. The shaft which is pivotally mounted with respect to the frame is arranged in at least two bearings, which are positioned remotely to each other for ensuring the shaft good stability, whereas the second and third parts are located on the both parts of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicants: VAUCHER MANUFACTURE FLEURIER S.A., COMPLITIME S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Perret, Francois Trifoni, Stephen Forsey
  • Publication number: 20080291785
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clockwork movement hammer (1) which is used for interacting with heart-shaped cams (20, 21) provided with corresponding axes of rotation (29, 30) which are positioned remotely to each other. More precisely, said hearts (20, 21) are connected to a chronograph timer, whereas the hammer belongs to the resetting mechanism of the chronograph timers. The inventive hammer (1) comprises at least one first part (5) movably mounted on the clockwork bottom plate (2) and one second part (17) bearing supporting surfaces (18, 19) which can be bring into contact with said hearts (20, 21). The two parts (5, 17) of the hammer (1) are connected to each other by at least one swivel-type connection (14, 24) for making it possible to adjust the corresponding positions of the supporting surfaces (18, 19) while a resetting process. Due to particular characteristics thereof, the structural design of the hammer (1) is simple and small-sized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Laurent Perret, Francois Trifoni, Stephen Forsey
  • Patent number: D1011207
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Greubel Forsey S.A.
    Inventors: François Trifoni, David Fest