Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Escapements – With oscillating or reciprocating means
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
Bradley, P. Austin (Department: 2833)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Escapements
With oscillating or reciprocating means
C368S140000, C368S163000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07316504
ABSTRACT:
The invention concerns a timepiece with mainspring of the so-called fly tourbillon type, the tourbillon having a balance bridge (2) forming a cage with a collet (1) and a single protruding ball bearing (5) supporting said so-called fly tourbillon assembly. Said so-called fly tourbillon assembly is visible on the dial side (15) and is designed as an independent tourbillon module. Said tourbillon module is separable from the clockwork (13) by being detached on the rear side of the clockwork (13) and by being removed on that same side.
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Guerry Begona
Mariotto Elio
Mock Elmar
Bradley P. Austin
Bushnell , Esq. Robert E.
Goodwin Jeanne-Marguerite
Watch-U-License AG
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