Patents by Inventor Jean-Francois Ruchonnet

Jean-Francois Ruchonnet 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: 8976629
    Abstract: Clockwork movement for a wristwatch, comprising a kinematic chain including at least one belt (20, 21) for transmitting the movements and/or couples between at least two pulleys. The pulleys are held on the bottom plate or the bridges by ball bearings (151, 161, 171, 181). The movement is rewound by means of linear oscillating mass (14) charging four barrels (15, 16, 17, 18) through a couple distributor (40). The barrels are non-parallel to one another. The back cover is covered by inclined glasses (110, 120, 130) allowing the barrels, the linear oscillating mass and at least certain pulleys to be seen. The regulating organ (51) is removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: LVMH Swiss Manufactures SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Publication number: 20130329534
    Abstract: Clockwork movement for a wristwatch, comprising a kinematic chain including at least one belt (20, 21) for transmitting the movements and/or couples between at least two pulleys. The pulleys are held on the bottom plate or the bridges by ball bearings (151, 161, 171, 181). The movement is rewound by means of linear oscillating mass (14) charging four barrels (15, 16, 17, 18) through a couple distributor (40). The barrels are non-parallel to one another. The back cover is covered by inclined glasses (110, 120, 130) allowing the barrels, the linear oscillating mass and at least certain pulleys to be seen. The regulating organ (51) is removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: LVMH Swiss Manufactures SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois RUCHONNET
  • Patent number: 8498180
    Abstract: Clockwork movement for a wristwatch, comprising a kinematic chain including at least one belt (20, 21) for transmitting the movements and/or couples between at least two pulleys. The pulleys are held on the bottom plate or the bridges by ball bearings (151, 161, 171, 181). The movement is rewound by means of linear oscillating mass (14) charging four barrels (15, 16, 17, 18) through a couple distributor (40). The barrels are non-parallel to one another. The back cover is covered by inclined glasses (110, 120, 130) allowing the barrels, the linear oscillating mass and at least certain pulleys to be seen. The regulating organ (51) is removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: LVMH Swiss Manufactures SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: 8004936
    Abstract: Watch movement having a display mechanism with: several rotating indicators (12, 15), for displaying a two-digit number in an aperture, cams (5, 6) arranged to control the angular position of the rotating indicator or indicators (12), selection means actuated by the crown (34) for selecting the cam acting on each indicator (12, 15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: 7778115
    Abstract: The depth measuring device for a diving watch with a chronograph mechanism, includes a plunger moved by external pressure through a rolling membrane against the action of a return element. The plunger acts on cams belonging to a circular slide mounted in a casing ring. The movement of the slide is transmitted by a gear train to a depth needle and to a dead needle. A pressure sensing device has a sliding plunger mounted inside the winding button. This plunger acts on a control device for automatically starting and stopping the chronograph mechanism. A locking device is used to lock and release the control device and displays a diving flag in the released position. The gear chain displays a safety flag at a predetermined depth. A resetting device allows the various mechanisms and devices to be reset to zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Richemont International S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Publication number: 20100195449
    Abstract: Clockwork movement for a wristwatch, comprising a kinematic chain including at least one belt (20, 21) for transmitting the movements and/or couples between at least two pulleys. The pulleys are held on the bottom plate or the bridges by ball bearings (151, 161, 171, 181). The movement is rewound by means of linear oscillating mass (14) charging four barrels (15, 16, 17, 18) through a couple distributor (40). The barrels are non-parallel to one another. The back cover is covered by inclined glasses (110, 120, 130) allowing the barrels, the linear oscillating mass and at least certain pulleys to be seen. The regulating organ (51) is removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Jean-François RUCHONNET
  • Publication number: 20100118661
    Abstract: Watch or watch movement comprising a regulating member and a display mechanism for displaying time data from the movement. The watch or watch movement also comprises a hydraulic system using oil or liquid to transmit forces and/or to lubricate the mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Jean-Francois RUCHONNET
  • Patent number: 7697376
    Abstract: Clockwork movement for a wristwatch, comprising a kinematic chain including at least one belt (20, 21) for transmitting the movements and/or couples between at least two pulleys. The pulleys are held on the bottom plate or the bridges by ball bearings (151, 161, 171, 181). The movement is rewound by means of linear oscillating mass (14) charging four barrels (15, 16, 17, 18) through a couple distributor (40). The barrels are non-parallel to one another. The back cover is covered by inclined glasses (110, 120, 130) allowing the barrels, the linear oscillating mass and at least certain pulleys to be seen. The regulating organ (51) is removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Tag Heuer SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: 7527423
    Abstract: In order to improve the isochronisms of the mechanical movement of a watch, the regulating members comprise at least two tourbillions mounted on a common rotating support driven by one or several barrel springs, such that the tourbillions make an orbital movement around the axis of rotation of the support. The tourbillions are connected by respective going trains to a differential gear, one of whose elements is immobilised by friction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Montres Breguet SA
    Inventors: Jean-François Ruchonnet, Alain Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20090040880
    Abstract: Watch movement having a display mechanism with: several rotating indicators (12, 15), for displaying a two-digit number in an aperture, cams (5, 6) arranged to control the angular position of the rotating indicator or indicators (12), selection means actuated by the crown (34) for selecting the cam acting on each indicator (12, 15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet, Albert Kaufmann, Richard Lepeu
  • Publication number: 20080304366
    Abstract: The depth measuring device for a diving watch with a chronograph mechanism, includes a plunger moved by external pressure through a rolling membrane against the action of a return element. The plunger acts on cams belonging to a circular slide mounted in a casing ring. The movement of the slide is transmitted by a gear train to a depth needle and to a dead needle. A pressure sensing device has a sliding plunger mounted inside the winding button. This plunger acts on a control device for automatically starting and stopping the chronograph mechanism. A locking device is used to lock and release the control device and displays a diving flag in the released position. The gear chain displays a safety flag at a predetermined depth. A resetting device allows the various mechanisms and devices to be reset to zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Publication number: 20080144447
    Abstract: In order to improve the isochronism of the mechanical movement of a watch, the regulating members comprise at least two tourbillons mounted on a common rotating support driven by one or several barrel springs, such that the tourbillons make an orbital movement around the axis of rotation of the support. The tourbillons are connected by respective going trains to a differential gear, one of whose elements is immobilised by friction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: MONTRES BREGUET SA
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet, Alain Zaugg
  • Publication number: 20060171261
    Abstract: The aim of the present invention is to provide a device whereby various wristwatch movements can be fitted to a single strap, meaning that the watch can be replaced or reversed quickly without opening the strap or case. This aim is achieved by means of a device whereby an object such as a watch case is rendered reversible and interchangeable in a supporting element that is open on one side so that the reversible and interchangeable object can be inserted or withdrawn through said side opening, characterised in that said side opening is sealed by a portion of the reversible and interchangeable object that fits snugly onto the open side of the supporting element, thereby locking same. The device comprises retaining means for retaining the reversible and interchangeable object within the supporting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Publication number: 20050122844
    Abstract: Clockwork movement for a wristwatch, comprising a kinematic chain including at least one belt (20, 21) for transmitting the movements and/or couples between at least two pulleys. The pulleys are held on the bottom plate or the bridges by ball bearings (151, 161, 171, 181). The movement is rewound by means of linear oscillating mass (14) charging four barrels (15, 16, 17, 18) through a couple distributor (40). The barrels are non-parallel to one another. The back cover is covered by inclined glasses (110, 120, 130) allowing the barrels, the linear oscillating mass and at least certain pulleys to be seen. The regulating organ (51) is removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: Tag Heuer SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: 6244772
    Abstract: A writing instrument, notably a pen, comprising a body (1a, 1b) characterized in that this body or a fitted piece comprises at least one housing (6) having a transparent outer wall (7). The height of this housing (6) between its bottom and said transparent outer wall (7) is substantially constant, at least one movable decorative element (9) such as a diamond being movably mounted inside said housing (6), at least one of the dimensions of the movable element perpendicular to said height being substantially less than the corresponding dimension of the housing (6). This movable decorative element (9) is mounted in a support comprising two guide surfaces (10a, 10b) adjacent to the said bottom (6a) and to said transparent wall (7) respectively, these surfaces allowing random movement in translation and in rotation of said decorative element (9) about itself inside said housing (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Chopard International S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: 6226232
    Abstract: An article, which can be a watch, a piece of jewelry, a spectacle frame or a leather-ware item, for example, comprising at least one movable decorative element contained inside a housing (15) defined between two walls (5, 10) whose inner faces (5a, 10a) are parallel to one another, at least one (5) of these walls which is externally visible being transparent. This housing (15) encloses movable decorative elements (13, 14) each having an axis of revolution and two guide surfaces (14a, 14b), one of which is convex, respectively adjacent to said inner walls and being arranged to allow the movable decorative elements (13, 14) to move freely in translation and in rotation about their axes of revolution inside the housing (15). The internal faces (5a, 10a) of the housing (15) are dished with a curvature along at least one radius of curvature, which increases the glittering effect by increasing the speed of rotation of the mobile decorative element, such as a diamond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Chopard International S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: D528016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Tag Heuer SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: D532712
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Tag Heuer S A
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: D540196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Tag Heuer SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet
  • Patent number: D541675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Tag Heuer SA
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Ruchonnet