Patents by Inventor Frank Mascia

Frank Mascia 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).

  • Manual date advance mechanism for a watch
    Patent number: 4291397
    Abstract: A lever actuated by a manual pushbutton for advancing the date ring of a calendar watch so as to correct for months having less than 31 days. A special date change lever incorporates a tab actuated by the pushbutton, a first integral spring portion for biasing the lever to a normal rest position, a second integral spring portion for biasing an arm with a tab against the teeth of the date ring for advancing the date ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Timex Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Wuthrich, Frank Mascia