Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Displays or display device details – Dial or hand
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-06
2010-02-16
Miska, Vit W (Department: 2833)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Displays or display device details
Dial or hand
C368S155000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07663979
ABSTRACT:
An electronic timepiece (10) includes a case (12) which is fitted with a dial (28) and which contains an electronic control circuit (22) driving a display device (24), of the type wherein the dial (28) includes a main body (48) in the form of a plate which is made of semiconductor material, and of the type wherein the control circuit (22) includes at least one control unit (36) and a time base circuit (34), characterized in that the control circuit (22) includes at least one integrated circuit element (34, 36) which is etched in the main body (48) of the dial (28).The invention also proposes a dial (28) to be fitted to the timepiece (10).
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Blondeau Fabien
Fleury Emmanuel
Meister Pierre-Andre
Zanetta André
ETA SA Manufacture Horlogére Suisse
Griffin & Szipl, P.C.
Kayes Sean
Miska Vit W
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