Patents by Inventor Marc SCHLAPPACH

Marc SCHLAPPACH 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: 11964411
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a timepiece element, such as an applique, to be mounted on a timepiece component, such as a dial of a timepiece, includes producing a blank of the timepiece element from an injection overmoulding of injectable material into a cavity of a mould. The cavity is defined by the association of at least one impression of a first part of the mould with a second part of the mould including an inlet orifice of the cavity for injecting the material into the cavity. The method also includes finishing the timepiece element including applying a coating on the blank of the timepiece element overmoulded on the second part, and withdrawing the finished timepiece element from the second part, which includes breaking an injection point connecting the timepiece element to the second part in preparation for mounting thereof on the timepiece component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
    Inventors: Yann Enggist, Marc Schlappach, Frédéric Jeanrenaud
  • Publication number: 20240003126
    Abstract: A water conditioning unit for a washing device is configured to provide water at different flow rates and with different spraying characteristics and with additives admixed to the water. The water conditioning unit includes an inlet fitting for attachment to a water supply and an outlet fitting for attachment to a dispensing unit as well as one, two or more docking adapters configured for attaching, one, two or more additive containers. Hydraulic elements guiding and controlling a flow of water between the inlet fitting and the outlet fitting are implemented in a hydraulic assembly having a total manifold and hydraulic elements. The total manifold has internal channels guiding the flow of water and carrying the hydraulic elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Victor Perrin, Nicolas Ganshof Van Der Meersch, Elmar Mock, Marc Schlappach, Caroline Jackson, Thomas Gabella
  • Publication number: 20200398465
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a timepiece element, such as an applique, to be mounted on a timepiece component, such as a dial of a timepiece, includes producing a blank of the timepiece element from an injection overmoulding of injectable material into a cavity of a mould. The cavity is defined by the association of at least one impression of a first part of the mould with a second part of the mould including an inlet orifice of the cavity for injecting the material into the cavity. The method also includes finishing the timepiece element including applying a coating on the blank of the timepiece element overmoulded on the second part, and withdrawing the finished timepiece element from the second part, which includes breaking an injection point connecting the timepiece element to the second part in preparation for mounting thereof on the timepiece component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: ETA SA Manufaure Horlogere Suisse
    Inventors: Yann ENGGIST, Marc SCHLAPPACH, Frédéri IEANRENAUD
  • Patent number: 9354614
    Abstract: A display module for a timepiece, including a dial, on a lower face of which is secured a digital information display device, a solar cell, and a plate. The solar cell is accommodated in the plate such that the solar cell is underneath and at a small distance from the dial. The assembly formed by the dial and the digital information display device is disposed atop the solar cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse
    Inventors: Fabian Dubois, Jean Laconte, Martin Jufer, Stephane Leoni, Marc Schlappach, Mile Vidovic
  • Publication number: 20160070238
    Abstract: A display module for a timepiece, including a dial, on a lower face of which is secured a digital information display device, a solar cell, and a plate. The solar cell is accommodated in the plate such that the solar cell is underneath and at a small distance from the dial. The assembly formed by the dial and the digital information display device is disposed atop the solar cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: ETA SA Manufacture Horlogere Suisse
    Inventors: Fabian DUBOIS, Jean LACONTE, Martin JUFER, Stephan LEONI, Marc SCHLAPPACH, Mile VIDOVIC
  • Patent number: D1035828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Inventors: Pedro Luis Gomes, Marc Schlappach