Patents by Inventor Helmut Zachmann
Helmut Zachmann 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).
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Publication number: 20220171341Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement for an electronic device, the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement including a driven wheel; a driving actuation assembly for causing rotation of the driven wheel; an indicator assembly including an indicator; and a force absorbing assembly coupled intermediate the indicator assembly and the driven wheel; whereby a force acting upon the indicator assembly is absorbed by the force absorbing assembly so as to inhibit rotation of the driven wheel relative to the driving actuation assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Michail Subarew, Heiko Hellriegel, Helmut Zachmann
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Patent number: 11036188Abstract: A wristworn device having a conductive dial, the conductive dial having a top side and a bottom side; a conductive case body including a conductive case back; a circuit block, and an antenna operatively coupled to the circuit block, for receiving and transmitting RF signals, wherein at least the antenna is positioned on the bottom side of the conductive dial, and further wherein the antenna and circuit block are inside the conductive case body, wherein the conductive dial and the conductive case body are physically separated; and wherein spacing created between the conductive case body and the conductive dial permits RF signals to be transmitted from out of the wristworn device on the top side of the conductive dial.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Timex Group USA, INC.Inventors: Claudia Reiling, Thomas Oberhofer, Helmut Zachmann, Felix Poguntke
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Publication number: 20210041837Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement for an electronic device, the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement including a driven wheel; a driving actuation assembly for causing rotation of the driven wheel; an indicator assembly including an indicator; and a force absorbing assembly coupled intermediate the indicator assembly and the driven wheel; whereby a force acting upon the indicator assembly is absorbed by the force absorbing assembly so as to inhibit rotation of the driven wheel relative to the driving actuation assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Michail Subarew, Heiko Hellriegel, Helmut Zachmann
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Patent number: 10838366Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement for an electronic device, the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement including a driven wheel; a driving actuation assembly for causing rotation of the driven wheel; an indicator assembly including an indicator; and a force absorbing assembly coupled intermediate the indicator assembly and the driven wheel; whereby a force acting upon the indicator assembly is absorbed by the force absorbing assembly so as to inhibit rotation of the driven wheel relative to the driving actuation assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Timex Group USA, Inc.Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Michail Subarew, Heiko Hellriegel, Helmut Zachmann
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Publication number: 20190369567Abstract: A wristworn device having a conductive dial, the conductive dial having a top side and a bottom side; a conductive case body including a conductive case back; a circuit block, and an antenna operatively coupled to the circuit block, for receiving and transmitting RF signals, wherein at least the antenna is positioned on the bottom side of the conductive dial, and further wherein the antenna and circuit block are inside the conductive case body, wherein the conductive dial and the conductive case body are physically separated; and wherein spacing created between the conductive case body and the conductive dial permits RF signals to be transmitted from out of the wristworn device on the top side of the conductive dial.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Claudia Reiling, Thomas Oberhofer, Helmut Zachmann, Felix Poguntke
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Publication number: 20190079458Abstract: A micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement for an electronic device, the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) driving arrangement including a driven wheel; a driving actuation assembly for causing rotation of the driven wheel; an indicator assembly including an indicator; and a force absorbing assembly coupled intermediate the indicator assembly and the driven wheel; whereby a force acting upon the indicator assembly is absorbed by the force absorbing assembly so as to inhibit rotation of the driven wheel relative to the driving actuation assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Michail Subarew, Heiko Hellriegel, Helmut Zachmann
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Patent number: 9377761Abstract: A timepiece including at least one display hand for conveying information in an analog manner, the timepiece including a dial, the dial having a front side and a rear side, wherein the at least one display hand is positioned on the front side of the dial, and wherein the timepiece comprises an illumination assembly, positioned on the rear side of the dial, for illuminating the dial, wherein the illumination assembly includes a transparent ring into which light can be introduced, around and through which light can pass; at least one concentrated light source for introducing light into the transparent ring; light directing means, located on at least one of the inner and the outer periphery of the transparent ring, for directing light out of the transparent ring and towards the dial, whereby the light directed out of the transparent ring by the light directing means illuminates the dial.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: TIMEX GROUP USA, INC.Inventors: Helmut Zachmann, Thomas Oberhofer, Claudia Reiling
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Publication number: 20150253734Abstract: A timepiece including at least one display hand for conveying information in an analog manner, the timepiece including a dial, the dial having a front side and a rear side, wherein the at least one display hand is positioned on the front side of the dial, and wherein the timepiece comprises an illumination assembly, positioned on the rear side of the dial, for illuminating the dial, wherein the illumination assembly includes a transparent ring into which light can be introduced, around and through which light can pass; at least one concentrated light source for introducing light into the transparent ring; light directing means, located on at least one of the inner and the outer periphery of the transparent ring, for directing light out of the transparent ring and towards the dial, whereby the light directed out of the transparent ring by the light directing means illuminates the dial.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Timex Group USA, Inc.Inventors: Helmut Zachmann, Thomas Oberhofer, Claudia Reiling
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Patent number: 7406003Abstract: An electronic device that includes functionality to perform at least two functions, a first of which may be timekeeping and the other of which is at least a function other than the first function.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Timex Group B.V.Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Louis M. Galie, Michel G. Plancon, Helmut Zachmann, Herbert Schwartz, Roland Burghausen, Gerhard Stotz
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Patent number: 7266051Abstract: A method of calibrating a display hand in an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Timex Group B.V.Inventors: Michel G. Plancon, Helmut Zachmann, Gerhard Stotz
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Patent number: 7258481Abstract: A method of setting/calibrating at least two display hands in an electronic device, wherein the method comprises the steps of initiating an actuation sequence of the setting/calibration mechanism; causing the first of the at least two display hands to rotate at least in one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction and in a manner that is independent of the actuation sequence; initiating a hand selection sequence via a selection mode to select the second of the at least two display hands to be set/calibrated; and while preventing the first of the at least two display hands from rotating, causing the second of the at least two display hands to rotate in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction and in a manner independent of the hand selection sequence; wherein the second of the at least two display hands would be next for setting/calibrating.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Timex Group B.V.Inventor: Helmut Zachmann
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Publication number: 20060133216Abstract: A method of setting/calibrating at least two display hands in an electronic device, wherein the method comprises the steps of initiating an actuation sequence of the setting/calibration mechanism; causing the first of the at least two display hands to rotate at least in one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction and in a manner that is independent of the actuation sequence; initiating a hand selection sequence via a selection mode to select the second of the at least two display hands to be set/calibrated; and while preventing the first of the at least two display hands from rotating, causing the second of the at least two display hands to rotate in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction and in a manner independent of the hand selection sequence; wherein the second of the at least two display hands would be next for setting/calibrating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: June 22, 2006Inventor: Helmut Zachmann
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Patent number: 7027361Abstract: A timepiece comprising a date display, comprising a date display assembly comprising a date ring, a first gearing assembly being meshingly coupled to the date ring for causing the rotation of the date ring; and a stepping motor comprising a rotor, wherein the rotor of the stepping motor is rotateably coupled to the at least one or more wheels of the first gearing assembly, wherein the rotation of the rotor causes the date ring to rotate; a date-keeping assembly operatively coupled to the date display assembly, comprising: at least a second gearing assembly comprising at least an hour wheel and a detection wheel assembly, wherein at least certain rotational increments of the detection wheel, and the clockwise or counterclockwise direction thereof, causes the rotor of the stepping motor to rotate so that the date ring can be rotated in one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; whereby the rotation of the hour wheel through a predetermined midnight position results in that the stepping motor causes the dType: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Timex Group B.V.Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Louis M. Galie, Michel G. Plancon, Helmut Zachmann, Gerhard Stotz, Siegfried Grau
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Patent number: 6914855Abstract: A circuit for selectively driving n motor coils associated with a plurality of stepping motors, wherein only (n+1) motor coil drivers are needed. A timepiece that utilizes such a circuit is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Timex Group B.V.Inventors: Gerhard Stotz, Helmut Zachmann
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Publication number: 20050105398Abstract: A timepiece comprising a date display, comprising a date display assembly comprising a date ring, a first gearing assembly being meshingly coupled to the date ring for causing the rotation of the date ring; and a stepping motor comprising a rotor, wherein the rotor of the stepping motor is rotateably coupled to the at least one or more wheels of the first gearing assembly, wherein the rotation of the rotor causes the date ring to rotate; a date-keeping assembly operatively coupled to the date display assembly, comprising: at least a second gearing assembly comprising at least an hour wheel and a detection wheel assembly, wherein at least certain rotational increments of the detection wheel, and the clockwise or counterclockwise direction thereof, causes the rotor of the stepping motor to rotate so that the date ring can be rotated in one of a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; whereby the rotation of the hour wheel through a predetermined midnight position results in that the stepping motor causes the dType: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Louis Galie, Michel Plancon, Helmut Zachmann, Gerhard Stotz, Siegfried Grau
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Publication number: 20040240323Abstract: An electronic device that includes functionality to perform at least two functions, a first of which may be timekeeping and the other of which is at least a function other than the first function.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Wolfgang Burkhardt, Louis M. Galie, Michel G. Plancon, Helmut Zachmann, Herbert Schwartz, Roland Burghausen, Gerhard Stotz
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Publication number: 20040233791Abstract: A method of calibrating a display hand in an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Inventors: Michel G. Plancon, Helmut Zachmann, Gerhard Stotz
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Publication number: 20040061471Abstract: A circuit for selectively driving n motor coils associated with a plurality of stepping motors, wherein only (n+1) motor coil drivers are needed. A timepiece that utilizes such a circuit is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2002Publication date: April 1, 2004Inventors: Gerhard Stotz, Helmut Zachmann