Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Chronological – With significant casing or mounting support structure
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-10
2008-10-07
Miska, Vit W (Department: 2833)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Chronological
With significant casing or mounting support structure
C368S281000, C368S309000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07433275
ABSTRACT:
A timekeeping apparatus having a hidden compartment. The compartment can contain permanent or removable psychological messages and/or printed messages, pictures or photographs. The apparatus has a timepiece which is pivotable relative to a backing. The backing has a removable door on its underside which is removed for placement of the message into the backing. The user can then lift open the timepiece to reveal the message in the hidden compartment.
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Ebay advertisement for “Rare 17 Jewel Gold Bulova Flip Up Photo Watch 1940,” printed Nov. 8, 2005.
Ellner Brenda
Nance Paulette
Hochberg D. Peter
HourPower Watches, LLC
Mellino Sean F.
Miska Vit W
Smola Daniel J.
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