Abstract: An imaging device includes a lens and a frame portion that forms an opening in an optical axis direction of the lens from a first surface towards a second surface of a housing of the imaging device in which at least a portion of the frame portion being an opening and closing member. In the imaging device, a projection of an opening of the first surface in the optical axis direction includes a projection of an opening of the second surface in the optical axis direction, and the opening of the first surface is larger than the opening of the second surface.

Abstract: A rivet (1), in particular a horological rivet, comprising: a longitudinal axis (10); a first part (20), in particular a head (50); a second part (30), in particular a body (60), the first part comprising a first handling element (1a) that is able to mechanically stress the first part, and the second part comprising a second handling element (1b) that is able to mechanically stress the second part, the first and second handling elements being such that they make it possible to apply mechanical actions to the first and the second part, respectively, that cause the first and second parts of the rivet to break, notably to shear.

Abstract: A clock case comprising a first plurality of upstanding, spaced-apart fins formed from flat sheets of material, each of the first plurality of fins having a plurality of slots extending vertically upward from a bottom edge; and, a second plurality of upstanding, spaced-apart fins formed from flat sheets of material, each of the second plurality of fins having a plurality of slots extending vertically downwards from a top edge. Each upwardly extending slot is configured to mate with a respective downwardly extending slot, whereby each of the first plurality of fins is interlocked with each of the second plurality of fins to form an orthogonal array of laterally extending fins and longitudinally extending fins.

Abstract: A decorative clock comprising a ferrous (magnetic) base plate, a battery operated clock mechanism and decorative designs which may be in the form of a sheet containing a plurality of individual flexible permanent magnets is disclosed. Each individual flexible permanent magnet has an artistic design or feature thereon and can be magnetically attached to the front surface of the base plate so as to create an overall design. The number of overall designs that can be created by the selective placement of the individual permanent magnets on the base plate is virtually limitless. The individual permanent magnets can be readily changed and/or moved relative to one another so as to readily change the overall design on the base plate.

Abstract: A clock with an inserted base is provided to facilitate presenting various illustrations such as photographs, advertising copy, logos, etc., upon the surface of the clock face after purchase by a customer. The base is separately provided apart from the clock and then inserted into and coupled to the main clock frame which is then supported upon the base in upright position.

Abstract: The device in the present invention can be used not only as a wristwatch, but also as a clock.

Abstract: A clock device includes a clock stand, a clock support secured on top of the clock stand, and a clock member secured in the clock support and movable together with the clock support and the clock stand for allowing the clock device to be moved to any required places or positions. The clock stand includes a rod adjustably secured on a tube for adjusting the clock member to various heights. The clock member includes a clock received and secured in a clock housing. The clock housing and the clock may then be secured to the clock support.

Abstract: Behind the watch case (3; 5, 7, 9) is a retaining means (11) which is hinged at one end (17) to said case by a hinge (13) extending transversely with respect to the line of the strap (C), at a limited distance from the rear surface of said case in order to allow the strap to be passed through; said retaining means (11) can be closed against the case in order to grip the strap (which is thus easy to replace) and is positionable at a limited angle with respect to the case, such that it can be stood on a surface like a little table-top clock.

Abstract: A wrist watch to which an engagement structure of the present invention is applied includes a recessed body connected to a band, and a watch having a projected body formed on the rear side of a display portion. The projected body has an outer perimeter wall portion capable of fitting in an inner perimeter wall portion of the recessed body. The inner perimeter wall portion has a wall surface formed by joining circles with their centers at a second reference axis and with their diameters larger as the centers are shifted to the side of the watch portion. The outer perimeter wall portion has a wall surface formed by joining circles with their centers at a first reference axis and with their diameters smaller as the centers are shifted to the side of the recessed body. A recessed portion provided at the outer perimeter wall portion is engaged with a projected portion provided at the inner perimeter wall portion, and the watch and the recessed body are disengaged by relative rotation around the reference axis.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive reliable an unobtrusive method of attaching a watch or other timepiece to anything with an edge without damaging the item the watch is attached to. The device is merely twisted onto the edged item (i.e. cap, sleeve, pocket, book, etc.) and placed at the proper angle. The attaching device is a spiral type of apparatus that is attached or molded into the back of the watch. The device is springy enough to open, yet rigid enough to hold the timepiece in place when twisted onto the intended item.

Abstract: A desk calendar and clock combination, including: a table clock having a coupling groove at front side near the bottom; a supporting plate having a longitudinal series of through holes alinged along one side and two outward coupling flanges symmetrically disposed at two opposite ends for coupling to the coupling groove on the table clock alternatively; and a calendar consisting of a stack of loose leaves for showing the months, weeks, and days of two continuous years on two opposite pages of each loose leaf, and having a series of longitudinally spaced binding holes respectively fastened to the through holes on the supporting plate by a respective fastening element.

Abstract: An inclination adjusting means for a liquid-ornamental desk clock, and more particularly to an inclination adjusting means for a liquid-ornamental desk clock of which the dial is shown by means of reflection. The inclination adjusting means of the present invention includes a movable cover plate having a grooved rack held between two springy arms, and a receiving portion having a springy and toothed middle section to receive the rack therein. The engagement of the toothed middle section of the receiving portion with the grooved rack of the movable cover plate allows the cover plate to be freely adjusted and fixed to different angles relative to the desk clock and thereby inclines the same to show time indication at the best viewing angle.

Abstract: A programmable timing device for use in combination with an existing thermostat housing is set forth wherein the apparatus effects actuation selectively or in combination of an audible and visual display to alert an individual to a need in maintenance of an associated furnace air filter. The apparatus may be secured to a wall surface or optionally, adhesively secured to the existing thermostat housing by means of a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is provided with break-away orthogonally oriented grooves to accommodate the housing of the timing apparatus in regions of limited support wall surface area to accommodate the entire mounting bracket.

Abstract: An integral battery cover and adjustable stand for securing a battery and for providing a stand for a battery-powered display device comprises stand legs which, in one configuration, provide a stand such that the display device has a viewing angle of approximately 45 degrees with respect to the desk top surface. The battery cover/stand further comprises retaining ribs which cooperate with corresponding retaining grooves in the display device. The retaining ribs and grooves allow the battery cover/stand to be easily adaptable to one of three variations, each allowing the display device to have a different viewing angle.

Abstract: A timing apparatus for giving an indication of the passage of a preselected time interval, which timing apparatus consists of a body to be supported on a surface, a timer mechanism on the body including a trigger that is movable between a) a set position and b) a return position, structure on the timing mechanism for moving the trigger from its set position to its return position within a preselected time interval, and structure for repositioning the body relative to a support surface for the body as an incident of the trigger moving from its set position into its return position, with the body in an operative position on a support surface for the body, to give a visual indication of the passage of the preselected time interval.

Abstract: A clock with an area (12b) for a display item. The frame (11) is made of a flexible, durable transparent material, so that the display item may be changed with ease. The clock hands (15a) and (15b) are on the outside of the unit to facilitate the setting of the clock and if needed, the replacement of clock hands (15a) and (15b).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for timing the delivery of a speech comprises a rectangular case bearing a linear array of light emitting diodes arranged into three groups of different colors each corresponding to a portion of the speech. A microcontroller is configured to activate the LED's in sequence and adjustments are provided to control the rate at which LED's are activated within each group. The color of a presently activated LED informs the speaker at a glance which portion of the speech he should be delivering as well as the time remaining to complete such portion.

Abstract: A reflection-preventive layer composed of a specific polyfluoro(meth)acrylate is formed on one or both of the surfaces of a transparent film of a cellulose derivative. In this reflection-preventive pellicle film, the minimum light transmission in wavelengths of 350 to 450 nm is improved and the average light transmission is improved, and the adhesion of the reflection-preventive layer to the cellulose derivative layer is excellent.

Abstract: A plural-orientation watch mount which includes a receptacle adapted to retentionally receive a subject wrist watch, a carrier adapted for mountability onto an independent structure of interest, and means for the selective orientation of the receptacle onto the carrier.As preferably embodied, the subject mounting means more specifically includes a dovetailed male connection between subject carrier and receptacle. Advantageously, two grooves may be configured at essentially 90-degrees relative to each other so as to accordingly provide mount fixations at essentially 90-degree intervals.The receptacle itself may, in turn, be more specifically designed so as to define a surface configuration to receive a watch of the pin-tabbed variety. A first side of the receptacle would then preferably be adapted for an inserted-pin securement of a first tabbed-side of this type of watch, with an opposite second side of the receptacle being sized for a press-fit securement of an opposite second tabbed side of the watch.

Abstract: A plural-layer, composite, high-transmissivity, optical element with a two-layer, organic, anti-reflective coating. The element includes a base layer, an intermediate layer formed of an organic material which is joined to and distributed over a face in the base layer, and a third layer formed of another organic material which is joined to and distributed over the exposed face in the intermediate layer. The intermediate and third layers cooperatively form the anti-reflective coating. All layers are prepared by spin casting. The solvent used in preparing the intermediate layer is chosen to be one which will not dissolve the base layer, and the solvent used in preparing the third layer is chosen to be one which will not dissolve either the intermediate layer or the base layer.

Abstract: A table clock characterized in thata first pole member being electromagnetically driven is swingably supported at its middle portion by the back of a support body erecting one a base,the first pole member has at its lower end portion a bob and by the front side of its upper end portion is swingably supported a second pole member at the upper end portion thereof, andthe second pole member has a clock body secured to its lower end portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base element for a wristwatch in the form of a laminate, which simultaneously serves the purpose of a movement plate or frame and a case back and which consists of two integrally joined plates, these plates being bonded together in particular by means of a foil using ultrasonic heat-sealing. Such a base element may be manufactured with high precision simply and cheaply and has good stability, especially when a circular edge is folded to the inside of one of the plates of the base element for the purpose of reinforcement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a base element for a wristwatch and in particular a base element in the form of a laminate composed of two plates and a plastic foil. According to the invention, spacer elements, in particular in the form of a non-woven fiber fleece, are embedded in the plastic foil. This will avoid the plastics material being squeezed out laterally along the edges of openings and the like during heat-sealing of the plates with the plastic foil and, at the same time, a high degree of accuracy regarding the thickness of the finished base element will be achieved.

Abstract: A combination clock and stand wherein the clock includes a cylindrical clock body with outer circumferential cylinder coaxially surrounding the same. On an inner surface of the outer cylinder is a plurality of axially extending pairs of spaced-apart, parallel projections extending radially into a channel defined between the cylinder and the clock body. The clock body has a plurality of openings therein, each opening extending radially inwardly between one pair of parallel projections and being spaced inwardly of the back of the clock body. The stand includes base portion having a pair of parallel elastic latches thereon. Each of the latches has a front end and a rear end and is mounted at its rear end on the base portion. The latches are sized to flank one of the pairs of projections. A pair of flexible curved pieces are attached at their front ends to the front ends of one of the latches. The curved pieces and the latches are sized to fit slideably into the channel.

Abstract: The various pivoting members--setting-lever (3), rocker lever (14) and correction lever (16)--of a setting mechanism having a setting stem (2) are held in place and pivoted by means of a metal bridge (90) an arm (9) of which forms the setting-lever spring. The setting-lever, the rocker lever and the correction lever are interposed between the plate (1, 10, 11) of the movement and the bridge which not only provides for holding them in position but also provides for pivoting thereof. For that purpose, these three pivoting members each carry an arbor (4, 15, 17), which is fitted thereto and which has two end sections (4a, 15a, 17a; 21) projecting outside of said pivoting member. One of these end sections (21) engages without appreciable clearance into a corresponding hole (101) in the bridge and the other end (4a, 15a, 17a) is located with substantial clearance in a corresponding hole (20) in the plate and serves for the prepositioning of said pivoting element on said plate.

Abstract: A clock which comprises a clock face, a casing, and a clock mechanism positioned within the casing. In accordance with this invention the casing defines separable walls, and latch means for retaining the walls in an integral, casing-defining position, with the latch means being openable to allow separation of the walls. A striker member is operatively connected through a linkage to the latch means whereby striking of the striker member can open the latch means to permit the walls to move from their integral, casing-defining position to their separated positions.

Abstract: An electric quartz clock has a clockwork provided with a contact plate which forms a peripheral flange about a rear part of the clockwork, the outer periphery of the flange being engaged by detents which extend rearward from a clock housing whose front cover is provided with a viewing window. The periphery of the front cover carries several pushbuttons aligned with resilient contact members which overhang the flange of the contact plate and can be selectively pressed thereagainst to close a circuit for the control of the clockwork. The contact plate may be permanently secured to the body of the clockwork or may be attached thereto by coacting formations, specifically by lugs on the plate engaging the clockwork body or lugs on a surrounding annular element engaging the rim of a central aperture of the contact plate; the latter lugs could also hold an ancillary rear member such as a spacer ring or an end plate.

Abstract: A clock with a housing with quadratic or square cross-section in the plane of the dial plate and a holder for the detachable reception of the housing. At least one part of the holder is formed in the shape of a yoke having two spring arms between which the housing can be clampingly inserted, and at least the side surfaces of the housing and at least the free ends of the arms are provided with interengaging profiles for the detent connection of the holder and the housing.

Abstract: Housing for measuring instruments comprising at least two interconnectable housing elements, at least one of which includes the viewing window, and a resilient stirrup clamp including shanks engaging two opposite wall surfaces of the housing, having recesses and/or projections provided on two opposite wall surfaces, which are formed by at least two housing elements, on each side of a separating line, which recesses or projections correspond with projections and/or recesses of intermediate elements on the wall surfaces, being engaged by the stirrup clamp under elastic pressure directed toward the two wall surfaces.

Abstract: A molded plastic watch strap has an attachment end which includes a full loop adapted to be centrally positioned between the spaced lugs of a watch case and to receive a transverse connector bar for attachment to the lugs, upper loop extensions projecting toward the lugs from opposite sides of the central loop and defining lateral enclosures with open bottoms, and a pair of resilient legs attached to the wrist-side of the strap and terminating in auxiliary full loops adapted to be received at least partially in the lateral enclosures on opposite sides of the central loop. The auxiliary full loops receive the ends of the connector bar and can be moved inwardly or outwardly as a result of the resilience of the legs to adjust to different lug spacings. The auxiliary full loops are each sized so that there is some overlap relative to the upper loop extensions even when the auxiliary loops are extended to accommodate the maximum lug spacing, to thereby completely hide the connector bar from view.