Goods & Services

Smart watches. Horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, component parts of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (horological instruments), watch bands, dials (horological instruments), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for horological instruments and jewelry; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings. Newspapers, printed matter, brochures, prospectuses, magazines, periodicals, journals, books, posters, calendars, photographs, publications, cards, illustrations. Presentation of timepieces, jewelry products and smart watches on all communication media, for retail purposes; online advertising; providing commercial information and advice to consumers regarding choice of goods and services; retail services featuring jewelry, timepieces and smart watches, via global computer networks, by catalog, by mail and by other electronic means. Financial patronage and sponsorship; patronage fund management; provision of financial assistance to social or charitable organizations. Organization and conducting of exhibitions, conferences and forums in the field of timepieces; editing of radio and television programs; film production; videotape film production; providing online, non-downloadable video sequences; publishing and editing of newspapers, periodicals, magazines, books and texts (other than advertising texts).

Abstract

Device for testing a watch member, comprising at least: a holding device, arranged to receive and hold in place the watch member, a fixing device, arranged to fix the holding device on a testing machine, characterized in that one of the holding device and of the fixing device comprises a counter-shape at least partially matching the other of the holding device and of the fixing device, and in that the counter-shape is arranged to allow an adjustment to fix the holding device according to at least seven distinct relative orientations between the holding device and the fixing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04D 7/00 - Measuring, counting, calibrating, testing, or regulating apparatus
• G04D 1/06 - Supporting devices for clockworks or parts of time-pieces

Abstract

Watchmaker's bench, comprising: a work table arranged to receive timepieces, a frame supporting the work table, defining at least one work face or a work station on the work table for an operator and arranged to rest on a workshop floor, characterized in that the watchmaker's bench comprises at least one mounting rail, particularly arranged below the working table and facing the work face or the work station, and arranged to receive at least one work module to be coupled to the watchmaker's bench in a position that is adjustable along said at least one mounting rail.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04D 1/00 - Gripping, holding, or supporting devices
• B25H 1/02 - Work benchesPortable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby of table type

Abstract

The timepiece control device (100) for a timepiece movement (200) has a frame (99), a control stem (1) having an axis (A1), a first pinion (4) that can be actuated in rotation by the control stem (1) and is adapted to be connected to at least one first mechanism (80, 70), in particular at least one first mechanism (80, 70) for correction of an indicator member, and a second pinion (6) that can be actuated in rotation by the control stem (1) and is adapted to be moved axially both relative to the control stem (1) and relative to the frame (99) and to be connected to a second mechanism (90), in particular a winding mechanism (90).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 19/25 - Devices for setting the date indicators manually
• G04B 27/02 - Mechanical devices for setting the time-indicating means by making use of the winding means

Goods & Services

(1) Clock and watchmaking articles, namely watches, wristwatches, components for clock and watchmaking articles and accessories for clock and watchmaking articles not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (clock and watchmaking), watch bracelets, watch straps, dials (clock and watchmaking), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for clock and watchmaking and jewellery; jewellery; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and their alloys; pins (jewellery); cufflinks; key rings

Abstract

The method for determining, in particular for calculating, a reference value of an oscillator in a clock movement includes: —setting the oscillator into oscillation with respect to a frame of the clock movement; —positioning the clock movement in a plurality of predetermined positions with respect to the direction of Earth's gravity; —determining, for each position, a piece of data relating to the reference frame of the oscillator; and—using the determined piece of data to determine a value of the reference frame of the oscillator, in particular an oriented value of the reference frame and/or a function defining the oriented value of the reference frame according to the position of the clock movement with respect to the direction of Earth's gravity.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04C 3/10 - Electromechanical clocks or watches independent of other time-pieces and in which the movement is maintained by electric means wherein movement is regulated by a mechanical oscillator other than a pendulum or balance, e.g. by a tuning fork driven by electromagnetic means

Abstract

The timepiece drive device (100), notably for a system (300) for displaying time-based or time-derived information, in particular for an instantaneous-jump calendar system, includes an input mobile (10) which includes a first toothing (10a), a main wheel (11) which includes a second toothing (11a) only over part of the periphery of the main wheel, the second toothing being in meshing engagement with the first toothing, a cam (12) which is connected to the main wheel (11), notably connected to the main wheel (11) with minimum clearance, in particular fixed to the main wheel (11), and which has a cam profile (12a, 12b, 12c), a cam follower (21) which interacts with the profile (12a, 12b, 12c), and an energy accumulator (22) which elastically returns the cam follower against the profile (12a, 12b, 12c) of the cam (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 19/253 - Driving or releasing mechanisms

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a timepiece component (10), characterised in that the method comprises the following steps: - providing (E1) a support member (1) comprising a bottom (4) and optionally a peripheral wall (2) and/or at least one stud (9); - forming (E2) an enamel coating (13) on the bottom (4) of the support member (1), the enamel coating (13) resting on the bottom (4) of the support member (1) and being optionally defined on all or part of its sides by a peripheral wall (2) of the support member (1) and/or at least one stud (9); - piercing and/or machining (in particular trimming and/or contouring) (E3) the enamel coating (13) as well as the bottom (4) of the support member (1) in a single operation by means of a laser, in particular a femtosecond laser, in order to form a continuous opening (15) passing through the entire thickness of the enamel coating (13) and all or part of the thickness of the bottom (4) of the support member (1) and/or to form a cut-out of the enamel coating (13) and the bottom (4) of the support member (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 19/12 - Selection of materials for dials or graduations
• G04B 19/10 - Ornamental shape of the graduations or the surface of the dialAttachment of graduations to the dial
• G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments

Abstract

The regulating system includes a mechanical first oscillator (100) designed to regulate at least partly a train (82) of a timepiece movement (2000) driven by a drive system (81), a device (600) configured to impose a main operating mode in which the mechanical first oscillator (100) oscillates at a first predetermined frequency (f1), the control device (600) being controlled by a train (82) at least partly regulated by the first oscillator (100), and an actuator device (500) configured to command passage to an auxiliary operating mode in which the mechanical first oscillator (100) oscillates at another predetermined frequency (f2, f3) different from the first frequency (f1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04C 3/10 - Electromechanical clocks or watches independent of other time-pieces and in which the movement is maintained by electric means wherein movement is regulated by a mechanical oscillator other than a pendulum or balance, e.g. by a tuning fork driven by electromagnetic means

Goods & Services

Smart watches. Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry). Newspapers, printed matter, brochures, prospectuses, magazines, periodicals, journals, books, posters, calendars, photographs, publications, cards, illustrations. Presentation of timepieces, jewelry products and smart watches on all communication media, for retail purposes; online advertising; providing commercial information and advice to consumers regarding choice of goods and services; retail services featuring jewelry, timepieces and smart watches, via global computer networks, by catalog, by mail and by other electronic means. Financial patronage and sponsorship; patronage fund management; provision of financial assistance to social or charitable organizations. Organization and conducting of exhibitions, conferences and forums in the field of timepieces; editing of radio and television programs; film production; videotape film production; providing online, non-downloadable video sequences; publishing and editing of newspapers, periodicals, magazines, books and texts (other than advertising texts).

Abstract

The invention relates to a click (10) for a mobile (5), of a timepiece mechanism, arranged to be movable between: a blocking position, in which the click (10) blocks a movement of the mobile (5) in a first displacement direction (S1), a release position, in which the click (10) allows a movement of the mobile (5) in a second displacement direction (S2), the click (10) comprising an elastic section (4) arranged to exert a return force of the click (10) towards the blocking position, characterised in that the elastic section (4) comprises a support portion (4.3) arranged to form, with a reference portion (6.1) of the timepiece mechanism, a stop interface in which the support portion (4.3) is at least partially enclosed in the reference portion (6.1), or in which the reference portion (6.1) is at least partially enclosed in the support portion (4.3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 11/02 - Devices allowing the motion of a rotatable part in only one direction
• G04B 3/00 - Normal winding of clockworks by hand or mechanicallyWinding-up several mainsprings or driving weights simultaneously

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry). Newspapers, printed matter, brochures, prospectuses, magazines, periodicals, journals, books, posters, calendars, photographs, publications, cards, illustrations; instructional and teaching material. Promotion services; creating, producing and disseminating advertising material (prospectuses, printed matter, video demonstrations); publication of advertising texts; advertising sponsorship and patronage in the fields of environmental protection, science, health, music, art, education and exploration; presenting timepieces, jewelry products on all communication media, for retail purposes; online advertising; providing information and advice to consumers regarding timepieces, jewelry products and articles to be purchased online; retail sale services featuring jewelry products, timepieces, via global computer networks, by catalog, by mail and by other electronic means; promotional services for horological articles; providing information relating to environmental and social impact monitoring of business and commercial activities; promoting public awareness of issues related to sustainable development and sustainable consumption choices; advertising programs for promoting awareness aimed at encouraging sustainable consumer choices. Financial sponsorship and patronage; managing patronage funds; providing financial assistance to social or charitable organizations; awarding grants to artists, educators, researchers, athletes and explorers; financial support of artists, educators, researchers, explorers and athletes. Telecommunications, particularly via electronic pages on the Internet and by electronic mail, communication via computer terminals, interactive downloading (transmission) of electronic data and programs, transmission of data (messages, images, sounds) and information via digital media and via the Internet via computer networks; electronic messaging services; audio, video and film recording dissemination services via the World Wide Web. Organizing and conducting exhibitions, conferences and forums for educational and entertainment purposes with respect to developments and discoveries; organization of competitions relating to education or entertainment; organization and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses and symposiums; organization of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes; editing of radio and television programs; film production; videotape film production; providing online, non-downloadable video sequences; Publishing and editing of newspapers, periodicals, magazines, books and texts (other than advertising texts); organizing ceremonies awarding researchers, explorers, artists, educators and athletes; educational and training services relating to sustainable development and sustainable consumption choices; organization and hosting of exhibitions, conferences and forums in the field of sustainable development and sustainable consumption choices. Technical project study; research and development of new timepieces (for others), technical, scientific and industrial research; conducting scientific impact studies on sustainable development; scientific research, namely, scientific and technological analysis and observation in support of sustainable development; scientific and technological information services in the fields of planning and evaluation for sustainable development. Granting licenses for film, television, video, music and images (legal services); exploitation of film and television copyrights through licensing.

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry). Newspapers, printed matter, brochures, prospectuses, magazines, periodicals, journals, books, posters, calendars, photographs, publications, cards, illustrations; instructional and teaching material. Promotion services; creating, producing and disseminating advertising material (prospectuses, printed matter, video demonstrations); publication of advertising texts; advertising sponsorship and patronage in the fields of environmental protection, science, health, music, art, education and exploration; presenting timepieces, jewelry products on all communication media, for retail purposes; online advertising; providing information and advice to consumers regarding timepieces, jewelry products and articles to be purchased online; retail sale services featuring jewelry products, timepieces, via global computer networks, by catalog, by mail and by other electronic means; promotional services for horological articles; providing information relating to environmental and social impact monitoring of business and commercial activities; promoting public awareness of issues related to sustainable development and sustainable consumption choices; advertising programs for promoting awareness aimed at encouraging sustainable consumer choices. Financial sponsorship and patronage; managing patronage funds; providing financial assistance to social or charitable organizations; awarding grants to artists, educators, researchers, athletes and explorers; financial support of artists, educators, researchers, explorers and athletes. Telecommunications, particularly via electronic pages on the Internet and by electronic mail, communication via computer terminals, interactive downloading (transmission) of electronic data and programs, transmission of data (messages, images, sounds) and information via digital media and via the Internet via computer networks; electronic messaging services; audio, video and film recording dissemination services via the World Wide Web. Organizing and conducting exhibitions, conferences and forums for educational and entertainment purposes with respect to developments and discoveries; organization of competitions relating to education or entertainment; organization and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses and symposiums; organization of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes; editing of radio and television programs; film production; videotape film production; providing online, non-downloadable video sequences; Publishing and editing of newspapers, periodicals, magazines, books and texts (other than advertising texts); organizing ceremonies awarding researchers, explorers, artists, educators and athletes; educational and training services relating to sustainable development and sustainable consumption choices; organization and hosting of exhibitions, conferences and forums in the field of sustainable development and sustainable consumption choices. Technical project study; research and development of new timepieces (for others), technical, scientific and industrial research; conducting scientific impact studies on sustainable development; scientific research, namely, scientific and technological analysis and observation in support of sustainable development; scientific and technological information services in the fields of planning and evaluation for sustainable development. Granting licenses for film, television, video, music and images (legal services); exploitation of film and television copyrights through licensing.

Abstract

A resilient return component for an inertial element for a timepiece movement, in particular a spiral spring, characterised in that it comprises a substrate on which a coating is deposited, comprising: a first oxide or nitride or carbide primer layer; and a second layer of a hydrophobic and/or oleophobic material formed by a self-assembled monolayer (SAM).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance

Abstract

The mechanism (20) for adjusting the endshake of a timepiece mobile unit (40) for a timepiece (300) includes: an axis (D), a first component (1), a second component (2) intended to receive or to form at least one bearing (15), interface elements (4) collaborating with the first and second components, a return element (8) returning the first and second components into collaboration with the interface elements (4), and at least first shaped portions (6, 5, 3.1) of the first and second components collaborating with the interface elements (4) to move the interface elements (4) relative to the axis (D) in a plane (P) perpendicular or near-perpendicular to the axis (D) and thus move the second component (2) translationally along the axis (D) relative to the first component (1) under the effect of a rotational movement about the axis (D) of the first component (1) or of the second component (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 31/00 - BearingsPoint suspensions or counter-point suspensionsPivot bearingsSingle parts therefor

Abstract

The wristwatch includes a case middle (3) and a load-reacting surface (2a) which is a surface of a load-reacting ring (2) distinct from the case middle (3), and a protective casing including the crystal (1), the case middle (3), and the load-reacting ring (2) housed within the case middle (3) including the load-reacting surface (2a) against which the crystal (1) bears, and a back (4) bearing against the load-reacting ring (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 39/02 - Sealing crystals or glasses
• C30B 29/20 - Aluminium oxides
• G04B 37/00 - Cases
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04B 39/00 - Watch crystalsFastening or sealing crystalsClock glasses

Goods & Services

(1) Montres intelligentes. (2) Horlogerie, à savoir montres, montres-bracelets, parties constitutives de pièces d'horlogerie et accessoires pour pièces d'horlogerie non compris dans d'autres classes, horloges et autres instruments chronométriques, chronomètres, chronographes (horlogerie), bracelets de montres, cadrans (horlogerie), boîtes et écrins pour l'horlogerie et la bijouterie, mouvements de montres et leurs parties; joaillerie, bijouterie; pierres précieuses et pierres fines; métaux précieux et leurs alliages; épingles (bijouterie). (3) Journaux, imprimés, brochures, prospectus, magazines, périodiques, revues, livres, affiches, calendriers, photographies, publications, cartes, illustrations. (1) Présentation de produits horlogers, de produits de bijouterie et de montres intelligentes sur tout moyen de communication pour la vente au détail; publicité en ligne; mise à disposition d'informations et de conseils commerciaux aux consommateurs en matière de choix de produits et de services; services de vente au détail proposant des produits de la bijouterie, de l'horlogerie et des montres intelligentes, via des réseaux informatiques mondiaux, par catalogue, par courrier et via d'autres moyens électroniques. (2) Mécénat et parrainage financier; gestion de fonds de mécénat; mise à disposition d'aides financières à des organisations sociales ou caritatives. (3) Services d'organisation et animation d'expositions, de conférences et de forums dans le domaine de l'horlogerie; montage de programmes radiophoniques et de télévision; production de films; production de films sur bandes vidéo; mise à disposition de séquences vidéo en ligne, non téléchargeables; publication et édition de journaux, de périodiques, de revues, de livres et de textes (autres que textes publicitaires).

Abstract

Timepiece driving device (100), in particular for an instantaneous jump calendar system, the device including; an input mobile (13); a main cam (11) having a main cam profile, and connected to the input mobile either (i) with angular backlash or (ii) via a unidirectional coupling; an auxiliary cam (12) connected to the input mobile, and having an auxiliary cam profile; a cam follower (21) adapted to cooperate with the main cam profile and/or with the auxiliary cam profile; and an energy accumulator (22) elastically biasing the cam follower toward the main cam profile and toward the auxiliary cam profile, the timepiece driving device (100) being arranged so that the cam follower (21) comes substantially into contact with the auxiliary cam profile immediately at the end of the driving of the main cam (11) by action of the energy accumulator (22) on the main cam (11) via the cam follower (21).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 19/253 - Driving or releasing mechanisms
• G04B 27/02 - Mechanical devices for setting the time-indicating means by making use of the winding means

Goods & Services

Real-time clocks (RTC); scientific measuring apparatus and instruments; data communication apparatus and instruments. Timepieces and chronometric instruments; atomic clocks; apparatus and instruments for measuring and marking time, not included in other classes. Telecommunications; transmission of data.

Goods & Services

Downloadable electronic publications; downloadable blogs and podcasts; software; application software; downloadable application software for virtual environments, smartphones, mobile telephones and tablet computers; downloadable game software; virtual reality software; augmented reality software; software for operating virtual private networks; downloadable computer software for blockchain technology; downloadable software featuring virtual objects and digital collectibles authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; downloadable digital image files authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable computer software used as digital wallets; software that can virtually depict goods, namely art objects, photographs, images, sounds, avatars, watches, jewelry, spectacles, binoculars, spectacle cases, clothing and accessories, caps, hats, scarves, belts, shoes, ties, jackets, down jackets, gloves, lap robes, bags, pouches of leather, wallets, card cases, pencil cases, travel kit, jewelry box, manicure set, knives, lighters, perfumes, candles, pens, key rings, mirrors, sports articles, plush toys; security tokens being encryption devices; downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency; cryptocurrency hardware wallets; smart watches; downloadable virtual watches, downloadable virtual watches authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); connected bracelets (measuring instruments); smart rings; data processing apparatus and instruments adapted for personal use; global positioning apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for measuring, recording and evaluating performances; smart glasses; virtual reality headsets and gloves. Watches and chronometric instruments incorporating digital codes, labels, tags, digital chips; watches authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Video game apparatus; video game machines for use in playing in a virtual environment. Presentation of goods on all communication media, for retail purposes; online advertising on computer networks; advertising via mobile telephone networks; commercial information via websites; retail sale service for timepieces, jewelry, fine jewelry and smart watches; online retail sale of software featuring virtual stores for timepieces and jewelry; online retail services for downloadable virtual watches; online auction services for virtual objects, namely watches, art objects, digital collectibles authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; providing online sales spaces for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital image files authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); providing online sales spaces for buyers and sellers of virtual goods, namely watches and parts of watches, digital collectibles, digital tokens authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]; marketing by placing goods in online games or virtual environments; provision of online auction services; conducting interactive virtual auctions; providing information and advice to consumers regarding timepieces, jewelry products and articles to be purchased online; commercial management of a virtual world; commercial information via websites, social networks and search engines. Financial affairs; monetary affairs; financial sponsorship and patronage service; financial transactions in cryptocurrencies using NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and blockchain technology; exchange transactions regarding virtual currency; electronic transfer of currencies and virtual currencies; digital currency (cryptocurrency) asset management services; providing information with respect to foreign exchange transactions; providing financial information online. Telecommunications; telecommunication services dedicated to retail sale by means of interactive communications with customers; providing access to electronic stores (telecommunications), to e-commerce platforms on the Internet; providing access to an online marketplace (portal) for buyers and sellers on computer networks; providing access to an electronic marketplace; providing access to online application software libraries and stores; providing access to online training services; providing access to virtual environments; providing access to platforms in the field of the metaverse on the Internet and mobile Internet; providing access to websites for registration services for timepieces, jewelry products, fine jewelry and smart watches; transmission, broadcasting and reception of audio, video content, still and animated images, text and data; multimedia broadcasting in the field of the metaverse via the Internet; electronic transmission and streaming of digital media content for the metaverse for third parties via global and local computer networks; transmitting messages, data and content via the Internet and other computer and communications networks; online transmission of electronic publications; electronic communication by means of chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums; communication via virtual private networks; providing access to online chat rooms, list servers and online forums for the transmission of messages among users; providing discussion forums in a virtual environment; providing online chat rooms; Services for broadcasting of audio, video and film recordings via the Web or any other communication system. Providing online entertainment; entertainment services, by means of virtual objects, digital objects and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for use in the field of recreational activities; entertainment services provided in virtual environments; organizing online games and competitions; virtual reality game services provided online; organizing and facilitating exhibitions, colloquiums, conferences, congresses and online forums; editing of radio and television programs; film production; providing online, non-downloadable video sequences; publication of printed matter, also in electronic form, other than for advertising purposes; editing (publishing) magazines, journals, newspapers, periodicals, books and texts in electronic form on the Internet. Design and development of game and virtual reality software; developing metaverse software; developing software for virtual assets; software as a service [SaaS] for the creation, production and modification of digital animated and non-animated designs of watches, connected watches and jewelry, as well as characters and avatars for access and use in online environments, virtual environments, and websites; software as a service [SaaS] including application software for mobile telephones for trading, viewing, storing and/or managing virtual objects, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens; user authentication services using blockchain technology; electronic data storage; developing and hosting e-commerce platforms on the Internet; developing and hosting online platforms for virtual environments and the metaverse; hosting platforms for generating and managing virtual assets and digital tokens; development and hosting of blockchain-based computer platforms for exchanging and using tokens of value, digital tokens, utility tokens, security tokens and blockchain tokens; programming of software for blockchain-based computer platforms for exchanging and using tokens of value, digital tokens, utility tokens, security tokens and blockchain tokens; programming software for virtual environment platforms. Licensing software, computer programs and industrial property rights; licensing films, television productions, videos, music and images (legal service); online social networking services through a virtual environment or the metaverse.

Abstract

The metal matrix composite material for a horological component comprises a metal alloy based on gold, with at least 75% by weight of gold, or based on platinum, with at least 95% by weight of platinum, or based on palladium, with at least 95% by weight of palladium, the composite material further including between 0.1% and 2% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 2% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 1.5% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 1.25% by weight, or even between 0.5% and 1% by weight, of at least one hardening element, and a reinforcing material, in a proportion by mass of between 1% and 10%, or even between 1% and 5%, the reinforcing material including ceramic particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 32/00 - Non-ferrous alloys containing at least 5% by weight but less than 50% by weight of oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides, silicides or other metal compounds, e.g. oxynitrides, sulfides, whether added as such or formed in situ
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
• C22C 1/059 - Making alloys comprising less than 5% by weight of dispersed reinforcing phases

Goods & Services

(1) Horlogerie, à savoir montres, montres-bracelets, parties constitutives de pièces d'horlogerie et accessoires pour pièces d'horlogerie non compris dans d'autres classes, horloges et autres instruments chronométriques, chronomètres, chronographes (horlogerie), bracelets de montres, cadrans (horlogerie), boîtes et écrins pour l'horlogerie et la bijouterie, mouvements de montres et leurs parties; joaillerie, bijouterie; pierres précieuses et pierres fines; métaux précieux et leurs alliages; épingles (bijouterie). (2) Journaux, imprimés, brochures, prospectus, magazines, périodiques, revues, livres, affiches, calendriers, photographies, publications, cartes, illustrations; matériel d'instruction et d'enseignement. (1) Services de promotion; création, réalisation et diffusion de matériel publicitaire (prospectus, imprimés, démonstrations vidéo); publication de textes publicitaires; mécénat et parrainage publicitaire dans les domaines de la protection de l'environnement, de la science, de la santé, de la musique, de l'art, de l'éducation et de l'exploration; présentation de produits horlogers, de produits de bijouterie sur tout moyen de communication pour la vente au détail; publicité en ligne; mise à disposition d'informations et prestations de conseils aux consommateurs concernant des produits horlogers, des produits de bijouterie, et des articles destinés à la vente en ligne; services de vente au détail proposant des produits de la bijouterie, de l'horlogerie, via des réseaux informatiques mondiaux, par catalogue, par courrier et via d'autres moyens électroniques; services de promotion pour articles horlogers; mise à disposition d'informations en lien avec la surveillance de l'impact social et environnemental d'activités commerciales et d'affaires; promotion pour la sensibilisation du public aux questions liées au développement durable et aux choix de consommation durable; programmes de publicité pour la sensibilisation visant à encourager les choix de consommation durable. (2) Mécénat et parrainage financiers; gestion de fonds de mécénat; mise à disposition d'aides financières à des organisations sociales ou caritatives; attribution de bourses à des artistes, des éducateurs, des chercheurs, des sportifs et des explorateurs; soutien financier des artistes, des éducateurs, des chercheurs, des explorateurs et des sportifs. (3) Télécommunications, notamment par l'intermédiaire de pages électroniques sur l'Internet et par correspondance électronique, communication par terminaux d'ordinateurs, téléchargement (transmission) interactif de données électroniques et de programmes, transmission de données (messages, images, sons) et d'informations via des supports numériques et par Internet par l'intermédiaire de réseaux d'ordinateurs; services de messagerie électronique; services de diffusion d'enregistrements audio, vidéo, de films via le Web. (4) Services d'organisation et d'animation d'expositions, de conférences et de forums à des fins éducatives et de divertissement en matière de développements et de découvertes; organisation de concours en matière d'éducation ou de divertissement; organisation et conduite de colloques, de conférences, de congrès et de symposiums; organisation d'expositions à buts culturels et éducatifs; montage de programmes radiophoniques et de télévision; production de films; production de films sur bandes vidéo; mise à disposition de séquences vidéo en ligne, non téléchargeables; publication et édition de journaux, de périodiques, de revues, de livres et de textes (autres que textes publicitaires); organisation de cérémonies de remise de prix aux chercheurs, aux explorateurs, aux artistes, aux éducateurs et aux sportifs; services éducatifs et de formation relatifs au développement durable et aux choix de consommation durable; organisation et animation d'expositions, de conférences et de forums dans le domaine du développement durable et des choix de consommation durable. (5) Etude de projets techniques; recherche et développement de nouveaux produits horlogers (pour des tiers), recherches techniques, scientifiques et industrielles; réalisation d'études d'impact scientifique portant sur le développement durable; recherche scientifique, à savoir observation et analyse scientifique et technologique en faveur du développement durable; services d'information scientifique et technologique dans les domaines de la planification et de l'évaluation en faveur du développement durable. (6) Concession de licences cinématographiques, télévisuelles, vidéo, musicales et d'images (services juridiques); exploitation de droits d'auteurs cinématographiques et télévisés par le biais de la concession de licences.

Goods & Services

(1) Horlogerie, à savoir montres, montres-bracelets, parties constitutives de pièces d'horlogerie et accessoires pour pièces d'horlogerie non compris dans d'autres classes, horloges et autres instruments chronométriques, chronomètres, chronographes (horlogerie), bracelets de montres, cadrans (horlogerie), boîtes et écrins pour l'horlogerie et la bijouterie, mouvements de montres et leurs parties; joaillerie, bijouterie; pierres précieuses et pierres fines; métaux précieux et leurs alliages; épingles (bijouterie). (2) Journaux, imprimés, brochures, prospectus, magazines, périodiques, revues, livres, affiches, calendriers, photographies, publications, cartes, illustrations; matériel d'instruction et d'enseignement. (1) Services de promotion; création, réalisation et diffusion de matériel publicitaire (prospectus, imprimés, démonstrations vidéo); publication de textes publicitaires; mécénat et parrainage publicitaire dans les domaines de la protection de l'environnement, de la science, de la santé, de la musique, de l'art, de l'éducation et de l'exploration; présentation de produits horlogers, de produits de bijouterie sur tout moyen de communication pour la vente au détail; publicité en ligne; mise à disposition d'informations et prestations de conseils aux consommateurs concernant des produits horlogers, des produits de bijouterie, et des articles destinés à la vente en ligne; services de vente au détail proposant des produits de la bijouterie, de l'horlogerie, via des réseaux informatiques mondiaux, par catalogue, par courrier et via d'autres moyens électroniques; services de promotion pour articles horlogers; mise à disposition d'informations en lien avec la surveillance de l'impact social et environnemental d'activités commerciales et d'affaires; promotion pour la sensibilisation du public aux questions liées au développement durable et aux choix de consommation durable; programmes de publicité pour la sensibilisation visant à encourager les choix de consommation durable. (2) Mécénat et parrainage financiers; gestion de fonds de mécénat; mise à disposition d'aides financières à des organisations sociales ou caritatives; attribution de bourses à des artistes, des éducateurs, des chercheurs, des sportifs et des explorateurs; soutien financier des artistes, des éducateurs, des chercheurs, des explorateurs et des sportifs. (3) Télécommunications, notamment par l'intermédiaire de pages électroniques sur l'Internet et par correspondance électronique, communication par terminaux d'ordinateurs, téléchargement (transmission) interactif de données électroniques et de programmes, transmission de données (messages, images, sons) et d'informations via des supports numériques et par Internet par l'intermédiaire de réseaux d'ordinateurs; services de messagerie électronique; services de diffusion d'enregistrements audio, vidéo, de films via le Web. (4) Services d'organisation et d'animation d'expositions, de conférences et de forums à des fins éducatives et de divertissement en matière de développements et de découvertes; organisation de concours en matière d'éducation ou de divertissement; organisation et conduite de colloques, de conférences, de congrès et de symposiums; organisation d'expositions à buts culturels et éducatifs; montage de programmes radiophoniques et de télévision; production de films; production de films sur bandes vidéo; mise à disposition de séquences vidéo en ligne, non téléchargeables; publication et édition de journaux, de périodiques, de revues, de livres et de textes (autres que textes publicitaires); organisation de cérémonies de remise de prix aux chercheurs, aux explorateurs, aux artistes, aux éducateurs et aux sportifs; services éducatifs et de formation relatifs au développement durable et aux choix de consommation durable; organisation et animation d'expositions, de conférences et de forums dans le domaine du développement durable et des choix de consommation durable. (5) Etude de projets techniques; recherche et développement de nouveaux produits horlogers (pour des tiers), recherches techniques, scientifiques et industrielles; réalisation d'études d'impact scientifique portant sur le développement durable; recherche scientifique, à savoir observation et analyse scientifique et technologique en faveur du développement durable; services d'information scientifique et technologique dans les domaines de la planification et de l'évaluation en faveur du développement durable. (6) Concession de licences cinématographiques, télévisuelles, vidéo, musicales et d'images (services juridiques); exploitation de droits d'auteurs cinématographiques et télévisés par le biais de la concession de licences.

Abstract

Escapement device, comprising: a first escapement mobile element, a second escapement mobile element, an inertial element, arranged to present oscillations comprising a first vibration and a second vibration, a blocking mobile element comprising: a first blocking surface portion, a second blocking surface portion, an impulse receiver, arranged to receive a first impulse during a first vibration, and to receive a second impulse during a second vibration, an impulse transmitter, characterized in that the first blocking surface portion is arranged so that a first force, exerted by the first escapement mobile element, passes in the vicinity of the fourth axis of rotation, and in that the second blocking surface portion is arranged so that a second force, exerted by the second escapement mobile element, passes in the vicinity of the fourth axis of rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 15/10 - Escapements with constant impulses for the regulating mechanism
• G04B 15/06 - Free escapements

Abstract

Escapement device, comprising: first escapement mobile element comprising a plurality of first blocking surfaces and a first drive toothing forming a first main drive toothing, a second escapement mobile element comprising a plurality of second blocking surfaces and a second drive toothing forming a second main drive toothing, an inertial element, a blocking mobile element, comprising: blocking surface portions, arranged to come into contact with the first escapement mobile element and with the second escapement mobile element, an impulse receiver, an impulse transmitter, characterized in that: the second main drive toothing and the first main drive toothing are engaged together and cooperate with the blocking mobile element in the same plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 15/06 - Free escapements
• G04B 13/02 - WheelsPinionsSpindlesPivots
• G04B 15/14 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. construction of the lever or the escape wheel

Abstract

Method for maintaining the oscillations of an oscillator of a timepiece, the timepiece comprising at least: - an oscillator, - a going train (99'), - an escapement device, comprising at least a first escapement wheel (1'), a second escapement wheel (2'), and a locking wheel (4'), the method for maintaining the oscillations comprising at least: - a first step, referred to as the first rest step, during which the first escapement wheel (T) blocks the locking wheel (4'), - a second step, referred to as the first pulse step, during which the first escapement wheel (T) drives the locking wheel (4'), - a third step, referred to as the second rest step, during which the second escapement wheel (2') blocks the locking wheel (4'), - a fourth step, referred to as the second pulse step, during which the second escapement wheel (2') drives the locking wheel (4').

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 15/08 - Lever escapements
• G04B 15/14 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. construction of the lever or the escape wheel

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly device, a method for obtaining an assembly device, a bracelet and a watch. An assembly device (10) for pivotally attaching at least two parts of a watch comprises a first part (1) and a pin (P) having means (7) to be mechanically connected to a second part (2). The first part (1) has a first friction surface (4) and the pin (P) has a second friction surface (5). The first friction surface (4) and the second friction surface (5) contact each other during pivoting movement. One of the friction surfaces (4, 5) has a surface hardness which is higher than the surface hardness of silica and/or feldspar. The other one of the friction surfaces (4, 5) has a surface hardness which is lower than the surface hardness of silica and/or feldspar. Effects of wear and stretch can be significantly reduced in this way.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 5/10 - Link constructions not extensible
• A44C 5/14 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
• G04B 37/14 - Suspending devices, supports, or stands for time-pieces in so far as they form part of the case
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments

Abstract

The pull-out piece mechanism (100) for timepiece movement includes a pull-out piece (20) having a pull-out piece body (21) including a first part (21) with a connecting element (21a) connecting to a control member (10), such as a pull-out piece stud (21a), and a second part (22), the first part being attached to the second part and the first part being movable with respect to the second part between (i) a first position in which the connecting element (21a) is able to engage with the control member (10) and (ii) a second position in which the connecting element (21a) is not able to engage with the control member (10), and an elastic return member (40) designed to return the first part (21) to the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 27/02 - Mechanical devices for setting the time-indicating means by making use of the winding means
• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials

Abstract

Method for the chronometric testing or chronometric certification of a timepiece movement (100) or of a timepiece (200), in particular a method for calculating a chronometric state, comprising: - a step of acquiring data relating to the operation of the timepiece movement (100) or of the timepiece (200), - a step of processing the data so as to determine a jump time of a time display member (1), in particular of a seconds hand (1), of the timepiece movement (100) or of the timepiece (200).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04D 7/00 - Measuring, counting, calibrating, testing, or regulating apparatus
• G04D 7/12 - Timing devices for clocks or watches for comparing the rate of the oscillating member with a standard

Goods & Services

(1) Horloges temps réel (HTR); appareils et instruments scientifiques de mesurage; appareils et instruments pour la communication de données. (2) Horlogerie et instruments chronométriques; horloges atomiques; appareils et instruments à mesurer et marquer le temps non compris dans d'autres classes. (1) Télécommunications; transmission de données.

Abstract

The invention relates to a timepiece component, in particular an external timepiece component, in particular a dial, characterised in that it comprises a body, one surface of which is at least partially covered by a coating forming an optical colouring device, characterised in that the coating comprises a stack of the following successive layers on the surface: - a first layer made of at least one metal material; - a second layer of semiconductor material; - a third layer made of at least one metal material; - optionally repetition of the second and third layers; - one or more oxide layers; - optionally an upper finishing layer such as an acrylic and/or nitrocellulose finishing layer, in particular a layer of zapon; - optionally, one or more layers of a metal material, in particular chromium, or titanium, inserted between two of the layers of the coating defined above, such a layer promoting adhesion and/or partial absorption of light.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23C 14/00 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material
• C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
• C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes
• C23C 16/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
• C23C 14/54 - Controlling or regulating the coating process
• C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material
• C23C 14/14 - Metallic material, boron or silicon
• C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
• C23C 28/00 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of manufacturing of a watch component, comprising the steps consisting in: (10) forming a blank (200E1), particularly by injection, including at least one base surface (210) and at least one projecting portion (220) projecting from the base surface (210), (20) forming at least one coating layer (250) covering at least a part of the base surface (210) and/or over at least a part of the projecting portion (220), (30) removing by laser ablation at least a part of said at least one coating layer (250). (40) texturing by laser processing at least a part of the base surface (210) and/or at least a part of the projecting portion (220), and/or at least a part of the at least one coating layer (250).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials
• G04B 19/18 - Graduations on the crystal or glass, on the bezel, or on the rim

Abstract

Component, in particular a timepiece component, characterized in that it comprises at least one porous core, comprising a first material or based on a first material, with a density less than or equal to 80%, or less than or equal to 60%, or less than or equal to 50%, of the density of the first solid material, and in that it comprises a surface coating comprising at least one layer comprising a second at least partially amorphous metal material overmolded at least onto the at least one porous core.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• A44C 5/00 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 70/10 - Composites of different types of material, e.g. mixtures of ceramics and polymers or mixtures of metals and biomaterials
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Component, in particular a timepiece component, characterized in that it comprises at least one porous core, comprising a first material or based on a first material, with a density of less than or equal to 80%, or even less than or equal to 60%, or even less than or equal to 50%, of the density of the first solid material, and in that it comprises a surface coating comprising at least one layer with a density greater than the density of the at least one porous core.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• A44C 5/00 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing the surface of a timepiece component, in particular an external timepiece component, the method being characterized in that it includes the following steps: - taking a timepiece component blank forming a core of the timepiece component; - depositing a surface coating on said core, the coating being made of a ceramic-metal composite material in order to form a hard surface of the timepiece component, having a hardness greater than or equal to 500 HV, or even greater than or equal to 600 HV, or even greater than or equal to 750 HV, or even greater than or equal to 900 HV.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 5/16 - Construction of the weights
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• G04B 29/04 - Connecting or supporting parts
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials

Abstract

Component, in particular a timepiece component, which has at least one porous core that includes a first material or based on a first material, having a relative density less than or equal to 80%, or less than or equal to 60%, or less than or equal to 50%, of the relative density of the first material in solid form, the at least one porous core having at least one area for which its porosity at its surface is lower than its porosity away from its surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials

Abstract

A method for finishing the surface of a timepiece component, in particular an external timepiece component, characterised in that it comprises the following steps: - providing a timepiece component comprising a hard surface with a hardness greater than or equal to 500 HV, or greater than or equal to 600 HV, or greater than or equal to 750 HV, or greater than or equal to 900 HV; - structuring the hard surface with a laser in order to form reliefs and/or colouring of the hard surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 5/16 - Construction of the weights
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• G04B 29/04 - Connecting or supporting parts
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials

Abstract

Component, in particular a timepiece component, characterized in that it comprises at least one porous core, comprising a first material or based on a first material, with a density of less than or equal to 80%, or even less than or equal to 60%, or even less than or equal to 50%, of the density of the first solid material, and in that it comprises a surface coating comprising at least one layer with a density greater than the density of the at least one porous core.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• A44C 5/00 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B22F 3/11 - Making porous workpieces or articles
• B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
• B22F 10/38 - Process control to achieve specific product aspects, e.g. surface smoothness, density, porosity or hollow structures

Goods & Services

Books, printed matter, pamphlets, prospectuses, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, instruction manuals, photographs, publications, posters, cards, calendars, illustrations, photograph albums; agendas (planners); all the aforesaid goods in the field of equestrian sports. Sporting and cultural activities in the field of equestrianism; organization of sports competitions and award ceremonies in the equestrian field; organization of competitions (education or entertainment) in the field of equestrianism; timing of sports events in the field of equestrianism; provision of entertainment facilities, namely VIP lounges and boxes inside and outside equestrian grounds; photographic, audio, and video recording services for equestrian competitions.

Goods & Services

Books, printed matter, pamphlets, prospectuses, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, instruction manuals, photographs, publications, posters, cards, calendars, illustrations, photograph albums; agendas (planners). Sporting and cultural activities; organization of sports competitions and award ceremonies; organization of competitions (education or entertainment); timing of sports events; provision of entertainment infrastructures, namely VIP lounges and VIP boxes; photographic, audio and video recording services.

Abstract

The invention relates to an escapement device for a mechanical timepiece comprising an escapement wheel cooperating with a rocker and a mobile element, the rocker cooperates with the escapement wheel by blocking means and with the balance plate by release means, the mobile element comprises elastic means and cooperates with the teeth of the escapement wheel by winding means and with the balance wheel plate by impulse means, this space-saving escapement device is able to supply the balance wheel with an almost constant quantity of energy within a variable barrel torque range.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 15/10 - Escapements with constant impulses for the regulating mechanism
• G04B 15/08 - Lever escapements
• G04B 15/14 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. construction of the lever or the escape wheel

Abstract

The timepiece assembly includes a first timepiece component (10) assembled with a distinct second timepiece component (20), the first timepiece component (10) having at least one functional part and a receiving opening (11) which can constitute a connecting hole distinct from the functional part, the wall delimiting the receiving opening (11) forming a first connecting surface (12), the second timepiece component (20) having a second connecting surface (22) and being assembled securely with the first timepiece component by direct or indirect contact between the respective first and second connecting surfaces (12, 22) at a securing surface, wherein at least one of the first and second connecting surfaces (12, 22) or a third connecting surface of an optional intermediate third component (30) is made of silicon oxidized by heat treatment so that the first and second timepiece components are secured to one another by the growth of an oxidized silicon layer

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 13/02 - WheelsPinionsSpindlesPivots
• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials

Abstract

The method for manufacturing a mold for manufacturing a timepiece component includes producing (E1) a recess originating from an upper surface (21) of a substrate (20), so as to form a recess (30) delimited by at least one surface (31) inclined relative to the plane (P1) in which the upper surface (21) of the substrate (20) extends, and producing (E3) at least one wall (41) of the mold comprising depositing (E31) a material on at least part of the surfaces of the substrate (20), optionally covered with a conductive layer and/or an anti-reflective layer (25), so as to form a mold at least partially delimited by at least one wall (41) of the material and by the at least one inclined surface (31) of the recess (30), and optionally by at least part of the upper surface (21) of the substrate (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 19/04 - HandsDiscs with a single mark or the like

Abstract

An inertial element (1), in particular a balance wheel (1), for a timepiece movement (200), the inertial element including a felloe (11) made of or including a first material which is paramagnetic or diamagnetic, and which has an electrical resistivity of greater than 15 μΩ×cm, preferably greater than 20 μΩ×cm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance
• G04B 15/14 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. construction of the lever or the escape wheel

Abstract

Disclosed is a ternary Ti-Zr-Hf alloy comprising 18.4 at.% to 80 at.% zirconium and 2 at% to 40 at.% hafnium, the balance being titanium along with unavoidable impurities in an amount of up to 0.3 at.% of the final composition, and an article made therefrom, optionally an article having a dark adherent oxide layer such as a watch exterior component or a watch movement component. Further disclosed are a process for obtaining the article made of a ternary Ti-Zr-Hf alloy having a dark oxide layer, the process comprising a thermal treatment in oxygen-containing atmosphere, a use of the ternary alloy as a material for watch components, and a watch component obtainable by the process of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• C22C 14/00 - Alloys based on titanium
• C22C 16/00 - Alloys based on zirconium
• C22C 27/00 - Alloys based on rhenium or a refractory metal not mentioned in groups or
• C22F 1/02 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working in inert or controlled atmosphere or vacuum
• C22F 1/18 - High-melting or refractory metals or alloys based thereon
• C23C 8/10 - Oxidising
• C23C 8/12 - Oxidising using elemental oxygen or ozone
• C23C 8/16 - Oxidising using oxygen-containing compounds, e.g. H2O, CO2
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• C23C 8/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
• C25D 11/00 - Electrolytic coating by surface reaction, i.e. forming conversion layers

Abstract

Disclosed is an article made of a binary Ti-Hf alloy comprising 25 at% to 99 at.% hafnium, the balance being titanium, along with unavoidable impurities in an amount of up to 0.3 at.% of the final composition or made of a binary Zr-Hf alloy comprising 10 at.% to 99 at.% of hafnium, the balance being zirconium, along with unavoidable impurities in an amount of up to 0.3 at.% of the final composition, the article comprising a dark surface layer on one or more surfaces. Further disclosed is a process for obtaining the article by an oxidation heat treatment, a use of the binary Ti-Hf or Zr-Hf alloy as a material for watch exterior components or watch movement components, and a watch exterior component or a watch movement component obtainable by the claimed process.

IPC Classes  ?

• C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• C22C 27/00 - Alloys based on rhenium or a refractory metal not mentioned in groups or
• C22C 14/00 - Alloys based on titanium
• C22C 16/00 - Alloys based on zirconium
• C22F 1/02 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working in inert or controlled atmosphere or vacuum
• C22F 1/18 - High-melting or refractory metals or alloys based thereon
• C23C 8/12 - Oxidising using elemental oxygen or ozone
• C23C 8/16 - Oxidising using oxygen-containing compounds, e.g. H2O, CO2
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• C23C 8/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for adjusting a regulating system (100) comprising: - an oscillator (2) comprising an inertial element (21) pivoted about a pivot axis and a return spring (22), in particular a balance (21)-hairspring (22) oscillator, and - an escapement (3), in particular a dual-impulse escapement, in particular a Swiss lever escapement (3), the adjustment method comprising, with the aim of promoting and/or balancing the restarting of the regulating system: - a step of adjusting the guide-mark setting, in particular to a non-zero value, and/or - a step of adjusting the input penetration of a pallet pin (31) into an escapement wheel (32), and/or - a step of adjusting the output penetration of the pallet pin into the escapement wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 15/08 - Lever escapements
• G04B 15/12 - AdjustingRestricting the amplitude of the lever or the like
• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance
• G04D 7/12 - Timing devices for clocks or watches for comparing the rate of the oscillating member with a standard

Abstract

The invention relates to a support for a timepiece or item of jewellery, the timepiece or item of jewellery comprising the support and a decorative insert crimped on the support, the support comprising: a front face, a rear face, at least one through housing intended to receive the decorative insert, comprising: an exposure opening provided on the front face in order to make the decorative insert visible to an observer, an insertion opening provided on the rear face in order to introduce the decorative insert into the through housing, a mount intended for positioning the decorative insert, characterised in that the support comprises a portion to be crimped intended to be plastically deformed on the decorative insert positioned against the mount, in order to produce a crimp of the decorative insert.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 17/02 - Settings for holding gems
• A44C 17/04 - Setting gems in jewellerySetting-tools

Goods & Services

Horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, component parts of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (horological instruments), watch bands, dials (horological instruments), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for horological instruments and jewelry; jewelry, jewelry ("joaillerie"); precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

(1) Publications électroniques téléchargeables; podcasts et blogs téléchargeables; logiciels; logiciels d'application; logiciels d'application téléchargeables pour des environnements virtuels, téléphones intelligents, téléphones mobiles et tablettes informatiques; logiciels de jeux téléchargeables; logiciels de réalité virtuelle; logiciels de réalité augmentée; logiciels d'exploitation de réseau privé virtuel; logiciels informatiques téléchargeables pour la technologie de la chaîne de blocs (blockchain); logiciels téléchargeables contenant des objets virtuels et des objets de collection numériques authentifiés par des jetons non fongibles [NFT]; fichiers d'images numériques téléchargeables authentifiés par des jetons non fongibles (NFT); logiciels informatiques téléchargeables utilisés en tant que portefeuilles numériques; logiciels pouvant représenter virtuellement des produits, à savoir objets d'art, photographies, images, sons, avatars, montres, bijoux, lunettes, jumelles, étuis à lunettes, vêtements et accessoires, casquettes, chapeaux, foulards, ceintures, chaussures, cravates, vestes, doudounes, gants, plaids, sacs, pochettes en cuir, portefeuilles, porte-cartes, trousses à crayons, trousse de voyage, boîte à bijoux, set de manucure, couteaux, briquets, parfums, bougies, stylos, porte-clefs, miroirs, articles de sport, peluches; jetons de sécurité en tant que dispositif de chiffrement; clés cryptographiques téléchargeables pour la réception et la dépense de cryptomonnaie; portefeuilles matériels de cryptomonnaie; montres intelligentes; montres virtuelles téléchargeables, montres virtuelles téléchargeables authentifiées par des jetons non fongibles (NFT); bracelets connectés (instruments de mesure); bagues intelligentes; appareils et instruments de traitement de données adaptés à un usage personnel; appareils et instruments de positionnement global; appareils et instruments de mesure, d'enregistrement et d'évaluation des performances; lunettes intelligentes; casques et gants de réalité virtuelle. (2) Montres et instruments chronométriques intégrant des codes numériques, étiquettes, tags, puces numériques; montres authentifiées par des jetons non fongibles (NFT). (3) Appareils de jeux vidéo; machines de jeux vidéo destinées à être utilisées pour jouer dans un environnement virtuel. (1) Présentation de produits sur tout moyen de communication pour la vente au détail; publicité en ligne sur des réseaux informatiques; publicité par le biais de réseaux de téléphonie mobile; informations commerciales par le biais de sites web; service de vente au détail de produits d'horlogerie, de bijouterie, de joaillerie et de montres intelligentes; vente au détail en ligne de logiciels où figurent des magasins virtuels proposant des produits de l'horlogerie et de la bijouterie; services de vente au détail en ligne de montres virtuelles téléchargeables; services de vente aux enchères en ligne d'objets virtuels, à savoir de montres, d'objets d'art, d'objets de collection numériques authentifiés par des jetons non fongibles [NFT]; mise à disposition d'espaces de vente en ligne pour acheteurs et vendeurs de fichiers d'images numériques téléchargeables authentifiées par des jetons non fongibles (NFT); mise à disposition d'espaces de vente en ligne pour acheteurs et vendeurs de produits virtuels, à savoir de montres et parties de montres, d'objets de collection numériques, de jetons numériques authentifiés par des jetons non fongibles [NFT]; activité de marketing par placement de produits dans des jeux en ligne ou des environnements virtuels; mise à disposition de services de vente aux enchères en ligne; réalisation de ventes aux enchères virtuelles interactives; mise à disposition d'informations et prestations de conseils aux consommateurs concernant des produits horlogers, des produits de bijouterie, et des articles destinés à la vente en ligne; service de gestion commerciale d'un monde virtuel; informations commerciales par le biais de sites web, de réseaux sociaux et de moteurs de recherche. (2) Affaires financières; affaires monétaires; service de mécénat et de parrainage financiers; transactions financières en cryptomonnaies à l'aide de NFT (jetons non fongibles) et de technologies de chaînes de blocs; opérations de change en matière de monnaie virtuelle; transfert électronique de devises et de monnaies virtuelles; services de gestion d'actifs en devises numériques (cryptomonnaies); mise à disposition d'informations en matière de change de devises; mise à disposition d'informations financières en ligne. (3) Télécommunications; services de télécommunication dédiés à la vente au détail à travers les communications interactives avec les clients; fourniture d'accès à des boutiques électroniques (télécommunications), à des plateformes de commerce électronique sur Internet; fourniture d'accès à un marché (portail) en ligne pour acheteurs et vendeurs sur des réseaux informatiques; fourniture d'accès à une place de marché électronique; fourniture d'accès à des bibliothèques et magasins en ligne de logiciels d'application; fourniture d'accès à des services de formation en ligne; fourniture d'accès à des environnements virtuels; fourniture d'accès à des plateformes dans le domaine du métavers sur l'Internet et l'Internet mobile; fourniture d'accès à des sites web pour les services d'enregistrement de produits horlogers, de produits de bijouterie, de joaillerie et de montres intelligentes; transmission, diffusion et réception de contenus audio, vidéo, d'images fixes et animées, de textes et de données; diffusion multimédia dans le domaine du métavers par le biais de l'Internet; transmission électronique et diffusion en continu de contenu média numérique pour métavers pour des tiers par le biais de réseaux informatiques mondiaux et locaux; transmission de messages, de données et de contenus par le biais d'Internet et autres réseaux informatiques et de communication; transmission en ligne de publications électroniques; communication électronique par le biais de chatrooms, lignes de chat et forums Internet; communication par réseaux privés virtuels; mise à disposition d'accès à des sites de dialogue en ligne, serveurs de listes et forums en ligne pour la transmission de messages entre utilisateurs; mise à disposition de forums de discussion dans un environnement virtuel; mise à disposition de salons de discussions en ligne; services de diffusion d'enregistrements audio, vidéo et de films via le Web ou tout autre système de communication. (4) Mise à disposition de divertissements en ligne; services de divertissement, par le biais d'objets virtuels, d'objets numériques et de jetons non fongibles (NFT) destinés à être utilisés dans le domaine des activités récréatives; services de divertissement fournis dans des environnements virtuels; organisation de jeux et concours en ligne; services de jeux de réalité virtuelle proposés en ligne; services d'organisation et d'animation d'expositions, de colloques, de conférences, de congrès et de forums en ligne; montage de programmes radiophoniques et de télévision; production de films; mise à disposition de séquences vidéo en ligne, non téléchargeables; publication de produits imprimés, également sous forme électronique, autre qu'à des fins publicitaires; édition (publication) de magazines, revues, journaux, périodiques, livres et textes sous forme électronique sur Internet. (5) Conception et développement de logiciels de jeux et de réalité virtuelle; développement de logiciels de métavers; développement de logiciels pour actifs virtuels; logiciels en tant que service [SaaS] pour la création, la production et la modification de dessins numériques animés et non animés de montres, de montres connectées et de bijoux, ainsi que de personnages et d'avatars pour l'accès et l'utilisation dans des environnements en ligne, des environnements virtuels et des sites Web; logiciel-service [SaaS] comprenant des logiciels d'application pour téléphones mobiles pour le commerce, la visualisation, le stockage et/ou la gestion d'objets virtuels, d'objets de collection numériques et de jetons non fongibles; services d'authentification d'utilisateurs au moyen de la technologie de la chaîne de blocs (blockchain); stockage électronique de données; développement et hébergement de plateformes de commerce électronique sur Internet; développement et hébergement de plateformes d'environnements virtuels et de métavers en ligne; hébergement de plateformes pour la génération et la gestion d'actifs virtuels et de jetons numériques; développement et hébergement de plateformes informatiques à base de chaînes de blocs pour l'échange et l'utilisation de jetons de valeurs, jetons numériques, jetons utilitaires, jetons de sécurité et jetons de chaîne de blocs; programmation de logiciels pour des plateformes informatiques à base de chaînes de blocs pour l'échange et l'utilisation de jetons de valeurs, jetons numériques, jetons utilitaires, jetons de sécurité et jetons de chaîne de blocs; programmation de logiciels pour des plateformes d'environnements virtuels. (6) Octroi de licences de logiciels, de programmes informatiques et sur des droits de propriété industrielle; concession de licences cinématographiques, télévisuelles, vidéo, musicales et d'images (service juridique); services de réseautage social en ligne par le biais d'un environnement virtuel ou de métavers.

Abstract

Timepiece movement (300) including a regulating system (150) and an adjustment device (200), the regulating system (150) having a frame (6), an assembled balance (4) pivoted in relation to the frame (6) about a geometric axis (A4) and having movable screws or inertia blocks (43a, 43b and 44a, 44b) for adjusting the inertia of the assembled balance (4), an elastic return system (1, 2, 3) intended to link the assembled balance (4) to the frame (6) so that the assembled balance (4) and the elastic return system (1, 2, 3) form an oscillator (100), the elastic return system (1, 2, 3) having a first elastic return element in the form of a first hairspring (1) having a first stiffness k1, a second elastic return element (2) having a second stiffness k2, and a third elastic return element (3) having a third stiffness k3, the first elastic return element (1) and the second elastic return element (2) being assembled in series between the assembled balance (4) and the frame (6), and the third elastic return element (3) and the second elastic return element (2) being assembled in parallel between the frame (6) and the first elastic return element (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance
• G04B 17/32 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud
• G04B 18/00 - Mechanisms for setting frequency

Abstract

Forearm support for a watchmaker's bench, comprising: a coupling portion, arranged to be coupled to a watchmaker's bench, a first arm linked to the coupling portion, a second arm linked to the first arm, a forearm support pad, linked to the second arm, and arranged to support a forearm of an operator, characterized in that the forearm support comprises an articulation system comprising at least: a first ball joint, arranged between the coupling portion and the first arm and connecting the coupling portion and the first arm, a second ball joint, arranged between the first arm and the second arm and connecting the first arm and the second arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 21/03 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entryTables or desks specially adapted for typingAuxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks characterised by adjustable parts, e.g. universally adjustable leaves, arm rests, wrist supports or mouse platforms the parts being horizontally adjustable, e.g. extensible, only
• G04D 1/00 - Gripping, holding, or supporting devices

Abstract

A timepiece shaft (1), especially a balance shaft (1), comprising a first functional portion (2a; 2b) including at least one part (221a; 221b) of a pivot-shank (22a; 22b) and/or at least one part (211a; 211b) of a pivot (21a; 21b), the first functional portion being made of ceramic and a first outer diameter (D1) of the first functional portion being less than 0.5 mm, or less than 0.4 mm, or less than 0.2 mm, or less than 0.1 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 1/16 - BarrelsArborsBarrel axles
• G04B 13/02 - WheelsPinionsSpindlesPivots
• G04B 15/14 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. construction of the lever or the escape wheel
• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance
• G04B 17/34 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud for fastening the hairspring onto the balance
• G04B 31/06 - Manufacture or mounting processes

Abstract

The invention relates to a timepiece assembly (10) comprising: - a first flexible component (20) defining, in a rest state, a first rest plane (P1); and - a second flexible component (30) defining, in a rest state, a second rest plane (P2), characterised in that the timepiece assembly (10) comprises a fastening connection which is formed between the first flexible component (20) and the second flexible component (30) so as to impose a deformation force that results in deforming the first flexible component (20) and/or the second flexible component (30) in a normal or substantially normal direction with respect to the first rest plane (P1) and/or to the second rest plane (P2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance
• G04B 1/14 - MainspringsBridles therefor

Goods & Services

Soaps, air fragrancing preparations, perfumes and toilet water, essential oils; shoe polish, polish for leather. Candles; industrial oils and greases; lubricants. Cutlery, forks and spoons; multi-function knives; manicure sets. Spectacles, spectacle cases, cords for spectacles, goggles for sports; binoculars; audio headsets, earpieces for remote communication, cameras [photography]; diving suits, diving gloves and masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers; helmets for cyclists; smart watches; batteries. Table lamps, lamps for lighting. Horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, component parts of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (horological instruments), watch bands, dials (horological instruments), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for horological instruments and jewelry; jewelry, jewelry ("joaillerie"); precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings. Stationery, office requisites except furniture, writing instruments, calendars, gift wrap, terrestrial globes. Leather and imitation leather, animal skins; attaché cases, luggage (included in class 18) such as traveling bags, trunks, valises, suitcases, rucksacks; handbags, beach bags, sports bags, tote bags; toiletry bags (empty), traveling sets (leatherware), card cases (wallets), document cases, business card holders, wallets, coin purses; briefcases (leather goods); leather pouches; leather cases; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; saddlery articles; collars, leashes and clothing for animals. Mirrors, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), exhibition stands (display stands), display stands for watches, frames; mother-of-pearl, unworked or semi-worked; shells, meerschaum. Decanters; art objects made of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terracotta or glass; tableware; glassware, porcelain and earthenware, drinking bottles, mugs, coin banks; vases; combs; brushes. Pouches and bags made of textile for packaging and packing merchandise; tents and tarpaulins. Lap robes; sheets; bed blankets; beach towels; terry towels. Clothing; sports clothing; footwear, headwear; caps, belts (apparel); shawls, headscarves, long scarves, scarves, bandanas; gloves (clothing); socks, slippers; pocket squares, ties, bow ties; dressing gowns. Decorative ribbons (haberdashery); sewing boxes; sewing kits, buttons, pins and needles; hair ornaments; trouser clips for cyclists. Rugs, yoga mats, gymnastic mats, mats. Sporting articles; sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys; sports bags (adapted to objects) for carrying sports articles; decorations for Christmas trees. Chocolates, confectionery, honey, coffee, tea, cocoa. Smokers' articles, lighters for smokers, matches, ashtrays for smokers. Advertising; promoting products and services via sponsorship of sports events; retail of perfumes, candles, cutlery, spectacles, lamps, stationery, articles made of leather and imitation leather, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), display stands for watches, crockery, pouches and bags of textile for packaging and wrapping merchandise, lap robes, beach towels, sheets, clothing, sportswear, shoes, headgear, decorative ribbons (haberdashery), gymnastic mats, sports articles, sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, chocolates, confectionery, smokers' articles.

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for managing data associated with a timepiece (10) belonging to a user, the data comprising: - data of a first type (51) including personal data of the user or consisting of personal data of the user, and - data of a second type (61) including data specific to the timepiece or consisting of data specific to the timepiece, the method comprising the following exclusive modes: - a first mode (S10) in which the data of the first type (51) are consultable by the user, and - a second mode (S20) in which the data of the first type (51) are not consultable by the user, the data being consultable via a web page (71).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04G 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G04G 21/04 - Input or output devices integrated in time-pieces using radio waves

Goods & Services

Soaps, air fragrancing preparations, perfumes and toilet water, essential oils; shoe polish, polish for leather. Candles; industrial oils and greases; lubricants. Cutlery, forks and spoons; multi-function knives; manicure sets. Spectacles, spectacle cases, cords for spectacles, goggles for sports; binoculars; audio headsets, earpieces for remote communication, cameras [photography]; diving suits, diving gloves and masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers; helmets for cyclists; smart watches; batteries. Table lamps, lamps for lighting. Horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, component parts of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (horological instruments), watch bands, dials (horological instruments), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for horological instruments and jewelry; jewelry, jewelry ("joaillerie"); precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings. Stationery, office requisites except furniture, writing instruments, calendars, gift wrap, terrestrial globes. Leather and imitation leather, animal skins; attaché cases, luggage (included in class 18) such as traveling bags, trunks, valises, suitcases, rucksacks; handbags, beach bags, sports bags, tote bags; toiletry bags (empty), traveling sets (leatherware), card cases (wallets), document cases, business card holders, wallets, coin purses; briefcases (leather goods); leather pouches; leather cases; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; saddlery articles; collars, leashes and clothing for animals. Mirrors, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), exhibition stands (display stands), display stands for watches, frames; mother-of-pearl, unworked or semi-worked; shells, meerschaum. Decanters; art objects made of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terracotta or glass; tableware; glassware, porcelain and earthenware, drinking bottles, mugs, coin banks; vases; combs; brushes. Pouches and bags made of textile for packaging and packing merchandise; tents and tarpaulins. Lap robes; sheets; bed blankets; beach towels; terry towels. Clothing; sports clothing; footwear, headwear; caps, belts (apparel); shawls, headscarves, long scarves, scarves, bandanas; gloves (clothing); socks, slippers; pocket squares, ties, bow ties; dressing gowns. Decorative ribbons (haberdashery); sewing boxes; sewing kits, buttons, pins and needles; hair ornaments; trouser clips for cyclists. Rugs, yoga mats, gymnastic mats, mats. Sporting articles; sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys; sports bags (adapted to objects) for carrying sports articles; decorations for Christmas trees. Chocolates, confectionery, honey, coffee, tea, cocoa. Smokers' articles, lighters for smokers, matches, ashtrays for smokers. Advertising; promoting products and services via sponsorship of sports events; retail of perfumes, candles, cutlery, spectacles, lamps, stationery, articles made of leather and imitation leather, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), display stands for watches, crockery, pouches and bags of textile for packaging and wrapping merchandise, lap robes, beach towels, sheets, clothing, sportswear, shoes, headgear, decorative ribbons (haberdashery), gymnastic mats, sports articles, sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, chocolates, confectionery, smokers' articles.

Abstract

The hairspring (1; 1′) has a spring blade (11; 11′) and a connecting member (12; 12′) for fastening the hairspring (1; 1′) to a frame (5, 6, 8), the connecting member including first (13a; 13a′) and second (13b; 13b′) fastening element, a first arm (121; 121′) connecting the first fastening element (13a; 13a′) to the second fastening element (13b; 13b′), and a second arm (122; 122′) connecting the first arm (121; 121′) to the spring blade (11; 11′), the second arm (122; 122′) being connected to the spring blade (11; 11′) in a first joining zone (122a; 122a′), the hairspring (1; 1′) being configured or arranged so that a first displacement of a first amplitude of the first fastening element (13a; 13a′) relative to the second fastening element (13b; 13b′) does not cause any displacement of the second arm (122; 122′), particularly of the first joining zone (122a; 122a′), or causes a second displacement of a second amplitude of the second arm (122; 122′), particularly of the first joining zone (122a; 122a′), relative to the second fastening element (13b; 13b′), the second amplitude being less than 0.15 times or 0.1 times or 0.05 times the first amplitude.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 17/32 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud
• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance

Abstract

The method for manufacturing a timepiece movement component (1) having at least a first portion comprising a surface (11), in particular an upper surface, includes etching (E3) the surface (11) of the timepiece movement component (1) or of a blank (1a) of the timepiece movement component (1) in order to form at least one cavity (7); and depositing a material (E4) in the at least one cavity (7).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials
• B44C 1/22 - Removing surface-material, e.g. by engraving, by etching
• B44C 1/26 - Inlaying with ornamental structures, e.g. niello work, tarsia work
• G04B 17/06 - Oscillators with hairsprings, e.g. balance

Abstract

The method for manufacturing a timepiece component includes: providing (E1) a substrate having an upper surface (21); applying (E2) an anti-glare treatment to all or part of the upper surface (21) of the substrate (20); depositing (E31) a layer of photoresist (40) on the upper surface of the substrate (20); exposing (E32) the photoresist (40) to exposure radiation (45) according to a predetermined pattern; and developing (E33) the photoresist (40), so as to form a mould delimited at least partially by the photoresist (40) and by a portion of the at least one upper surface (21) of the substrate (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G03F 7/20 - ExposureApparatus therefor
• G04B 19/04 - HandsDiscs with a single mark or the like

Abstract

Disclosed is a regulating system (150; 150') for a timepiece movement (300), comprising: - an inertial element (4; 4'), - a frame (6), and - an elastic return system (1; 1' 2, 3) for connecting the inertial element (4; 4') to the frame (6) such that the inertial element (4; 4') and the elastic return system (1; 1', 2, 3) form an oscillator (100; 100'), the elastic return system (1; 1', 2, 3) comprising: - a first elastic return element (1; 1') having a first stiffness k1, - a second elastic return element (2) having a second stiffness k2, - a third elastic return element (3) having a third stiffness k3, and - a device (200) for modifying the third stiffness k3, the first elastic return element (1; 1') and the second elastic return element (2) being mounted in series between the inertial element (4; 4') and the frame (6), and the third elastic return element (3) and the second elastic return element (2) being mounted in parallel between the frame (6) and the first elastic return element (1; 1').

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 17/04 - Oscillators acting by spring tension
• G04B 18/02 - Regulator devicesIndexing devices

Abstract

Disclosed is a regulating system (150) for a timepiece movement (300), comprising: - a frame (6), - an assembled balance wheel (4) that pivots relative to the frame (6) about a geometrical axis (A4), - an elastic return system (1, 2, 3) for connecting the assembled balance wheel (4) to the frame (6) such that the assembled balance wheel (4) and the elastic return system (1, 2, 3) form an oscillator (100), the elastic return system (1, 2, 3) comprising: - a first elastic return element in the form of a first hairspring (1) having a first stiffness k1, - a second elastic return element (2) having a second stiffness k2, and - a third elastic return element (3) having a third stiffness k3, the first elastic return element (1) and the second elastic return element (2) being mounted in series between the assembled balance wheel (4) and the frame (6), and the third elastic return element (3) and the second elastic return element (2) being mounted in parallel between the frame (6) and the first elastic return element (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 17/04 - Oscillators acting by spring tension
• G04B 18/02 - Regulator devicesIndexing devices

Goods & Services

(1) Horlogerie, à savoir montres, montres-bracelets, parties constitutives de pièces d'horlogerie et accessoires pour pièces d'horlogerie non compris dans d'autres classes, horloges et autres instruments chronométriques, chronomètres, chronographes (horlogerie), bracelets de montres, cadrans (horlogerie), mouvements de montres et leurs parties, boîtes et écrins pour l'horlogerie et la bijouterie; joaillerie, bijouterie; pierres précieuses et pierres fines; métaux précieux et leurs alliages; épingles (bijouterie); boutons de manchette; porte-clés.

Abstract

The method for manufacturing a timepiece component (10) having at least one first portion with at least one functional flank, for transmitting energy to another component or dissipating energy from another component, and at least one second portion with a guide surface, The method for manufacturing a timepiece component (10) having at least one first portion with at least one functional flank, for transmitting energy to another component or dissipating energy from another component, and at least one second portion with a guide surface, includes carrying out a first micro-injection (E1) forming a blank (10′) of the timepiece component, the blank having the at least one first portion and the at least one functional flank and a blank of the second portion, then a second machining (E2), particularly a second laser machining, in particular femtosecond laser machining, of at least part of the blank of the timepiece component, this part including the blank of the second portion for forming the second portion with the guide surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials
• B28B 1/24 - Producing shaped articles from the material by injection moulding
• B29C 45/00 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor
• B29C 45/32 - Moulds having several axially spaced mould cavities

Abstract

Device for articulation of two timepiece components (10, 20) including first and second timepiece components connected to one another in an articulated manner using at least one articulation pin (1), wherein the two timepiece components each include first and second guide surfaces that cooperate with first and second articulation surfaces (1a, 1e) respectively of at least one articulation portion of the at least one articulation pin (1), the guide surfaces and the respective articulation surfaces being positioned face-to-face to guide by rubbing the movement in rotation of the respective timepiece components (10, 20) relative to the at least one articulation pin (1), the at least one articulation portion of the articulation pin (1) or the at least one articulation pin (1) being made entirely of ceramic, the at least one articulation pin (1) including at least one portion of lower strength positioned out of reach of the guide surfaces of the respective timepiece components, and the at least one articulation portion of the articulation pin (1) or the at least one articulation pin (1) including an entirely continuous peripheral surface with no sharp edges, or any section of the at least one articulation portion or of the articulation pin (1) on a median longitudinal plane and any section of the at least one articulation portion or of the articulation pin on a transverse plane having a contour of continuous shape.

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 5/14 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like

Abstract

An energy storage system (1) for a mechanical watch, said energy storage system comprising a spring (2) for storing mechanical energy to drive a mechanism of the mechanical watch, wherein the spring (2) comprises two or more layers (3, 4, 5), each layer comprising multiple movable rigid portions (6, 7, 8), wherein the multiple rigid portions in any one layer (3, 4, 5) are without direct connection to other rigid portions in the same layer (3, 4, 5), and wherein flexures (9) connect each of the multiple rigid portions (6, 7, 8) in any one layer (3, 4, 5) directly to one or more rigid portions (3, 4, 5) in another layer or layers (3, 4, 5), said flexures (9) connecting said rigid portions in different layers (3, 4, 5) to form the spring (2) as an integral unit which enables that each rigid portion (6, 7, 8) in a layer (3, 4, 5) is movable with respect to other rigid portions in the same layer and/or with respect to the rigid portions in other layers.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 1/10 - Driving mechanisms with mainspring
• G04B 1/14 - MainspringsBridles therefor
• F03G 1/02 - Spring motors characterised by shape or material of spring, e.g. helical, spiral, coil

Abstract

An energy storage system (1) for a mechanical watch, said energy storage system comprising a spiral spring (2) for storing mechanical energy to drive the mechanical watch, which spring (2) comprises a series of mutually connected repeating elements (4), wherein each two neighbouring elements (4) are connected to each other by a connecting portion (5), and that the mutually connected repeating elements (4) are arranged to receive the energy stored in the spiral spring (2), wherein the repeating elements (4) are engaged by a guiding system (7) separating adjacent turns of the spiral so as to avoid jamming of said adjacent turns.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 1/10 - Driving mechanisms with mainspring
• G04B 1/14 - MainspringsBridles therefor
• F03G 1/02 - Spring motors characterised by shape or material of spring, e.g. helical, spiral, coil

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a zirconia-based part of a timepiece or jewellery component, the method being characterised in that it comprises the following steps: - shaping and sintering (E1) the zirconia-based part to obtain the zirconia-based part in its finished or semi-finished shape; then - depositing (E2) a layer comprising a material that acts as a getter, which has a greater affinity for oxygen than the zirconium of the zirconia-based part, on at least one portion of the surface of the zirconia-based part; - heating (E3) the zirconia-based part in a vacuum atmosphere or a neutral atmosphere to obtain a darkening, or a black or grey coloration, of at least one portion of the zirconia-based part; - removing (E4) the layer comprising the material that acts as a getter.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 41/91 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone of only ceramics involving the removal of part of the materials of the treated articles, e.g. etching
• C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 41/53 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone involving the removal of part of the materials of the treated article
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04B 19/12 - Selection of materials for dials or graduations
• C23C 16/06 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the deposition of metallic material
• C04B 111/82 - Coloured materials

Goods & Services

Watches, chronometers.

Abstract

The transmission mechanism (110) for an automatic winding chain for a timepiece (400) includes a series assembly of a first freewheel (40) functioning by wedging, a reverser (50) including at least one unidirectional coupling functioning by obstacle or at least one second freewheel (51a, 51b) functioning by obstacle, and a winding mobile mass (60).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 5/10 - Automatic winding-up by self-winding caused by movement of the watch by oscillating weights the movement of which is not limited
• G04B 7/00 - Combined normal and automatic winding-up

Abstract

The coupling device for a timepiece (400) includes a first part (41;41′;41″), a second part (42;42′;42″) mobile relative to the first part about a first axis (A1;A1′;A1″), at least one blocking element (43;43′;43″), and a control element (45;45′;45″) movably mounted on one of the parts to move between a deactivation first configuration (C1) and an activation second configuration (C2), the device being unidirectional or a freewheel in its activation second configuration (C2), the at least one blocking element (43;43′;43″), the first part (41;41′;41″), and the second part (42;42′;42″) being configured and/or adapted so as to connect the first and second parts by obstacle or by wedging, the at least one blocking element (43;43′;43″) being adapted and/or configured so that, in the first configuration (C1) it enables free relative movement of the first and second parts during rotation in a first direction and in a second direction opposite the first direction, and in the second configuration (C2) it enables coupling of the first and second parts during loading of one or the other in the first direction and free relative movement between the parts during rotation in the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 11/00 - Click devices, stop clicks or clutches for winding
• G04B 5/02 - Automatic winding-up by self-winding caused by movement of the watch

Abstract

The process for manufacturing a timepiece component (10) including at least one fastening element (12), includes positioning at least one fastening element (12) within a manufacturing mould (20) by means of at least one guide element (25; 35), filling the manufacturing mould (20) with a material so as to overmould, i.e. at least partially envelop and set, the at least one fastening element (12) in the material, and removing the timepiece component (10) from the manufacturing mould (20), this timepiece component (10) being at least partly formed by the material and the at least one fastening element (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 43/18 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

The process for manufacturing a bracelet strand includes positioning an insert (15) within a cavity (21) of a manufacturing mould (20); positioning at least one fastening element (12) on the insert (15) using at least one guide element (35); filling the manufacturing mould (20) with a material so as to overmould, i.e. at least partially envelop and set, the insert (15) and the at least one fastening element (12) in the material; removing the bracelet strand (10) from the manufacturing mould (20), this bracelet strand (10) being at least partly formed by the material, the insert (15), and the at least one fastening element (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• A44C 5/00 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
• A44C 5/14 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like

Abstract

Disclosed is a pivot stone (1) for a timepiece movement (100), the pivot stone (1) comprising a pivot hole (5) that has a first axis (A1) and is able to pivot a timepiece component (98) or to pivot about a timepiece component (98), such as a timepiece axis, the pivot hole having a surface (6) that includes main grooves (61) for machining by abrasion, in particular main polishing grooves, which are oriented substantially orthoradially relative to the first axis (A1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 31/008 - Jewel bearings
• G04B 31/06 - Manufacture or mounting processes
• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials
• G04D 3/02 - Lathes, with one or more supportsBurnishing machines, with one or more supports

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for determining the roughness of a surface (6) of a pivot hole (5) in a pivot stone (1) for a timepiece movement (100), the method involving: - a first step of preparing the pivot stone (1), involving ablating a first portion of the pivot stone (1), including a portion of the surface (6) of the pivot hole (5) to obtain a second portion of the pivot stone (1), followed by - a second step of measuring the surface (6) of the pivot hole (5) located in the second portion of the pivot stone (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 31/008 - Jewel bearings
• G04D 7/00 - Measuring, counting, calibrating, testing, or regulating apparatus

Goods & Services

Soaps, air fragrancing preparations, perfumes and toilet water, essential oils. Candles. Cutlery, forks and spoons; multi-function knives; manicure sets. Spectacles, spectacle cases, cords for spectacles, goggles for sports; binoculars. Table lamps, lamps for lighting. Stationery, office requisites except furniture, writing instruments, calendars, gift wrapping paper, terrestrial globes. Leather and imitation leather, animal skins; attaché cases, luggage (included in this class), namely, traveling bags, trunks, cases, valises, backpacks; handbags, beach bags, sports bags, tote bags; toiletry bags (empty), traveling sets (leatherware), card cases (wallets), document cases, business card holders, wallets, coin purses; briefcases (leather goods); leather pouches; leather cases; umbrellas; walking sticks; saddlery articles. Mirrors, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), exhibition stands (display stands), watch display stands. Decanters; art objects made of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terracotta or glass; tableware; glassware, porcelain and earthenware. Pouches and bags made of textile for packaging and packing merchandise. Lap robes; sheets; bed blankets; beach towels; terry towels. Clothing, excluding underwear, lingerie, nightwear and bathing suits; sportswear, excluding sports underwear; footwear, headwear; caps, belts (apparel); shawls, headscarves, long scarves, scarves, bandanas; gloves (clothing); socks, slippers; dress kerchiefs, ties, bow ties; dressing gowns. Decorative ribbons (haberdashery); sewing boxes; sewing kits. Yoga mats. Sporting articles; sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys; sports bags (adapted to objects) for carrying sports articles; decorations for Christmas trees. Chocolates; confectionery products. Smokers' articles, lighters for smokers, matches, ashtrays for smokers. Advertising; promoting products and services via sponsorship of sports events; retail sale of perfumes, candles, cutlery, sunglasses, lamps, stationery, leather and imitation leather articles, handheld mirrors (toilet mirrors), watch display stands, crockery, pouches and bags made of textile for packaging and packing merchandise, lap rugs, beach towels, sheets, clothing, excluding underwear, lingerie, nightwear and swimwear, sportswear, excluding sports underwear, shoes, headwear, decorative ribbons (haberdashery), sports articles, sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys, decorations for Christmas trees, chocolates, confectionery, smokers' articles.

Goods & Services

Soaps, air fragrancing preparations, perfumes and toilet water, essential oils. Candles. Cutlery, forks and spoons; multi-function knives; manicure sets. Spectacles, spectacle cases, cords for spectacles, goggles for sports; binoculars. Table lamps, lamps for lighting. Stationery, office requisites except furniture, writing instruments, calendars, gift wrapping paper, terrestrial globes. Leather and imitation leather, animal skins; attaché cases, luggage (included in this class), namely, traveling bags, trunks, cases, valises, backpacks; handbags, beach bags, sports bags, tote bags; toiletry bags (empty), traveling sets (leatherware), card cases (wallets), document cases, business card holders, wallets, coin purses; briefcases (leather goods); leather pouches; leather cases; umbrellas; walking sticks; saddlery articles. Mirrors, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), exhibition stands (display stands), watch display stands. Decanters; art objects made of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terracotta or glass; tableware; glassware, porcelain and earthenware. Pouches and bags made of textile for packaging and packing merchandise. Lap robes; sheets; bed blankets; beach towels; terry towels. Clothing, excluding underwear, lingerie, nightwear and bathing suits; sportswear, excluding sports underwear; footwear, headwear; caps, belts (apparel); shawls, headscarves, long scarves, scarves, bandanas; gloves (clothing); socks, slippers; dress kerchiefs, ties, bow ties; dressing gowns. Decorative ribbons (haberdashery); sewing boxes; sewing kits. Yoga mats. Sporting articles; sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys; sports bags (adapted to objects) for carrying sports articles; decorations for Christmas trees. Chocolates; confectionery products. Smokers' articles, lighters for smokers, matches, ashtrays for smokers. Advertising; promoting products and services via sponsorship of sports events; retail sale of perfumes, candles, cutlery, sunglasses, lamps, stationery, leather and imitation leather articles, handheld mirrors (toilet mirrors), watch display stands, crockery, pouches and bags made of textile for packaging and packing merchandise, lap rugs, beach towels, sheets, clothing, excluding underwear, lingerie, nightwear and swimwear, sportswear, excluding sports underwear, shoes, headwear, decorative ribbons (haberdashery), sports articles, sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys, decorations for Christmas trees, chocolates, confectionery, smokers' articles.

Goods & Services

Jewelry, timepieces, namely watches, wristwatches, components of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), apparatus for timing sports events, time measuring and marking apparatus and instruments not included in other classes; watch bands, dials (clock and watchmaking), cases and presentation cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts.

Abstract

The invention relates to a timepiece staff (1), in particular a staff for a balance (2) or a staff for an escape wheel or a staff for an anchor, the staff comprising: - a first axis of rotation (A1); and - at least one pivot (12), the timepiece staff (1) having a surface of revolution about the first axis of rotation (A1), of which the generatrix (G), in a plane (P) passing through the first axis of rotation (A1), is curved, this surface of revolution extending at least at the pivot, the pivot being defined as the region of the timepiece staff (1) that is intended to come into contact with a pivot bearing (50), in particular with a pivot jewel (50).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 13/02 - WheelsPinionsSpindlesPivots
• G04B 15/14 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. construction of the lever or the escape wheel
• G04B 43/00 - Protecting clockworks by shields or other means against external influences, e.g. magnetic fields
• G04B 17/32 - Component parts or constructional details, e.g. collet, stud
• G04B 31/06 - Manufacture or mounting processes
• G04B 31/04 - Shock-damping bearings with jewel hole and cap jewel

Goods & Services

(1) Montres, chronomètres.

Goods & Services

Horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, component parts of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (horological instruments), watch bands, dials (horological instruments), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for horological instruments and jewelry; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

Horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, component parts of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (horological instruments), watch bands, dials (horological instruments), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for horological instruments and jewelry; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Abstract

Timepiece component (10; 10*), in particular a bracelet portion, characterized in that it comprises a substrate (1; 1*) made of polymer material comprising reliefs (111; 111*) and at least in part a deposit of material (4; 41*, 42*), and in that all or part of the reliefs (111; 111*) is covered by a transparent or translucent protective layer (2; 2*).

IPC Classes  ?

• A44C 5/00 - BraceletsWrist-watch strapsFastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments
• B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
• B29C 39/02 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor for making articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
• B29C 45/37 - Mould cavity walls
• B29C 33/00 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor
• B44C 1/22 - Removing surface-material, e.g. by engraving, by etching
• B44C 3/10 - Producing and filling perforations, e.g. tarsia plates
• B29C 33/12 - Moulds or coresDetails thereof or accessories therefor with incorporated means for positioning inserts, e.g. labels
• G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• G04B 39/00 - Watch crystalsFastening or sealing crystalsClock glasses

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

(1) Air fragrancing preparations; perfumes and toilet water (2) Soap, essential oils (3) Candles and wicks for lighting (4) Industrial oils and greases, lubricants (5) Cutlery (6) Forks and spoons; multi-tool knives; manicure sets (7) Opera glasses; smartwatches; spectacle cases; spectacle cords; spectacles; sunglasses (8) Spectacles for sports; binoculars (9) Table lamps (10) Lamps (11) Chronometers; cufflinks; jewellery; key rings; precious metals and their alloys; watch bracelets; watch straps; wristwatches (12) Clock and watchmaking articles, namely watches, components for clock and watchmaking articles and accessories for clock and watchmaking articles not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronographs (clock and watchmaking), dials (clock and watchmaking), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for clock and watchmaking and jewellery; precious stones and semi-precious stones; pins (jewellery) (13) Calendars; gift wrapping paper; writing instruments (14) Stationery, office requisites, except furniture, terrestrial globes (15) Animal skins; attaché cases; bags for sports; beach bags; briefcases; business card cases; handbags; hides; leather and imitations of leather; leather cases; pocket wallets; pouches of leather; purses; rucksacks; saddlery; suitcases; tote bags; umbrellas; valises; walking sticks (16) Luggage (included in class 18) such as travelling bags, trunks (luggage), toiletry bags, not fitted, travelling sets (leatherware), card cases (notecases) (17) Mirrors (looking glasses), hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), fair stands (display stands), display stands for watches. (18) Decanters; earthenware (19) Works of art of porcelain, ceramic, terra-cotta or glass; tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons; glassware, porcelain and earthenware (20) Textile pouches and bags for merchandise packaging (21) Beach towels; bed blankets; bedsheets (22) Plaids; towels (23) Bath robes; bow ties; caps being headwear; clothing for sports; headscarves; lingerie; neckties; pocket squares; scarves; shawls; shoes; slippers; socks; underwear (24) Clothing, nightwear and swimwear; sports underwear; headwear; belts (clothing); bandanas (neckerchiefs); gloves (clothing) (25) Sewing boxes (26) Decorative ribbons (haberdashery); sewing kits (27) Yoga mats (28) Playing cards; plush toys (29) Sporting articles; sports equipment, games and toys; sports bags (adapted to objects) for carrying sports equipment; decorations for Christmas trees. (30) Chocolates (31) Confectionery (32) Lighters for smokers; matches (33) Smokers' articles, ashtrays for smokers (1) Advertising; promotions of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events; retail of perfumes, candles, cutlery, sunglasses, lamps, stationery, leather and imitations of leather, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), display stands for watches, tableware, textile pouches and bags for merchandise packaging, plaids, beach towels, bedsheets, clothing, underwear, nightwear and bathing suits, clothing for sports, underwear for sports, shoes, headwear, decorative ribbons (haberdashery), sporting articles, sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys, decorations for Christmas trees, chocolates, confectionery, smokers' articles (2) Timing of sporting events

Goods & Services

(1) Air fragrancing preparations; perfumes and toilet water (2) Soap, essential oils (3) Candles and wicks for lighting (4) Industrial oils and greases, lubricants (5) Cutlery (6) Forks and spoons; multi-tool knives; manicure sets (7) Opera glasses; smartwatches; spectacle cases; spectacle cords; spectacles; sunglasses (8) Spectacles for sports; binoculars, (9) Table lamps (10) Lamps (11) Chronometers; cufflinks; jewellery; key rings; precious metals and their alloys; watch bracelets; watch straps; wristwatches (12) Clock and watchmaking articles, namely watches, components for clock and watchmaking articles and accessories for clock and watchmaking articles not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronographs (clock and watchmaking), dials (clock and watchmaking), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for clock and watchmaking and jewellery; precious stones and semi-precious stones; pins (jewellery) (13) Calendars; gift wrapping paper; writing instruments (14) Stationery, office requisites, except furniture, terrestrial globes (15) Animal skins; attaché cases; bags for sports; beach bags; briefcases; business card cases; handbags; hides; leather and imitations of leather; leather cases; pocket wallets; pouches of leather; purses; rucksacks; saddlery; suitcases; tote bags; umbrellas; valises; walking sticks (16) Luggage (included in class 18) such as travelling bags, trunks (luggage); toiletry bags, not fitted, travelling sets (leatherware), card cases (notecases), briefcases (17) Mirrors (looking glasses), hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), fair stands (display stands), display stands for watches. (18) Decanters; earthenware (19) Works of art of porcelain, ceramic, terra-cotta or glass; tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons; glassware, porcelain and earthenware. (20) Textile pouches and bags for merchandise packaging (21) Beach towels; bed blankets; bedsheets (22) Plaids; towels (23) Bath robes; bow ties; caps being headwear; headscarves; neckties; pocket squares; scarves; shawls; shoes; slippers; socks (24) Clothing, excluding underwear, lingerie, nightwear and swimwear; clothing for sports, excluding sports underwear; headwear; belts (clothing); bandanas (neckerchiefs); gloves (clothing); (25) Sewing boxes (26) Decorative ribbons (haberdashery); sewing kits (27) Yoga mats (28) Decorations for Christmas trees; playing cards; plush toys (29) Sporting articles; sports equipment, games and toys; sports bags (adapted to objects) for carrying sports equipment (30) Chocolates (31) Confectionery (32) Lighters for smokers; matches (33) Smokers' articles, ashtrays for smokers (1) Advertising; promotions of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events; retail of perfumes, candles, cutlery, sunglasses, lamps, stationery, leather and imitations of leather, hand-held mirrors (toilet mirrors), display stands for watches, tableware, textile pouches and bags for merchandise packaging, plaids, beach towels, bedsheets, clothing, excluding underwear, nightwear and bathing suits, clothing for sports, excluding underwear for sports, shoes, headwear, decorative ribbons (haberdashery), sporting articles, sports equipment, playing cards, games and toys, plush toys, decorations for Christmas trees, chocolates, confectionery, smokers' articles

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Abstract

Timepiece component (1) comprising: - a substrate (11) made of an at least partially transparent material, - a first coloured enamel layer (12) applied to the substrate (11), in particular applied by transfer to the substrate (11), in particular by chromo decal onto the substrate (11), and - a second finishing layer (13), in particular a second opacifying finishing layer (13), applied at least partially to the first coloured enamel layer (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 35/115 - Translucent or transparent products
• G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect
• G04B 19/12 - Selection of materials for dials or graduations
• G04B 19/247 - Clocks or watches with date indicatorsClockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator disc-shaped
• G04B 19/28 - Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04B 39/00 - Watch crystalsFastening or sealing crystalsClock glasses
• C04B 35/44 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on aluminates
• C04B 35/443 - Magnesium aluminate spinel
• C04B 35/486 - Fine ceramics
• C04B 35/581 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on borides, nitrides or silicides based on aluminium nitride
• C04B 41/52 - Multiple coating or impregnating
• C04B 41/89 - Coating or impregnating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings having different compositions

Abstract

Timepiece component and method for manufacturing such a timepiece component Abstract: Timepiece component (1) comprising: - a substrate (11) made of an at least partially transparent material, and - a first coloured enamel layer (12) applied by transfer onto the substrate (11), in particular by chromo decal onto the substrate (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect
• C04B 111/82 - Coloured materials
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 41/52 - Multiple coating or impregnating
• C04B 41/89 - Coating or impregnating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings having different compositions
• C04B 41/90 - Coating or impregnating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
• G04B 19/12 - Selection of materials for dials or graduations
• G04B 19/247 - Clocks or watches with date indicatorsClockwork calendars characterised by the shape of the date indicator disc-shaped
• G04B 19/28 - Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
• G04B 37/22 - Materials or processes of manufacturing pocket watch or wrist watch cases
• G04B 39/00 - Watch crystalsFastening or sealing crystalsClock glasses

Abstract

The method for manufacturing a horological component (1) having at least one portion having a surface (11), in particular a top surface, includes: engraving (E3) the surface (11) of the horological component (1) or of a blank (1a) of the horological component (1) to form at least one cavity (7); depositing (E7) a metal or metal alloy layer (22) on the surface (11), both in the at least one cavity (7) and outside of the at least one cavity (7); and engraving a material (E4) on the metal or metal alloy layer (22), at least within the at least one cavity (7), to form a layer of material (8), this material being different from the metal or the metal alloy of the metal or metal alloy layer (22), and forming an adhesion layer of the layer of material (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 45/00 - Time-pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effect
• G04B 19/04 - HandsDiscs with a single mark or the like

Abstract

The process for manufacturing a ceramic timepiece component includes:—manufacturing an intermediate component (E1) in the form of green body based on ceria-zirconia;—totally or partially debinding (E2) the intermediate component to obtain a debound intermediate component:—partially impregnating (E3) the debound intermediate component with at least one solution comprising at least one metal salt, on one portion only of its surface, to obtain an impregnated debound intermediate component:—sintering and thermally treating (E4) the impregnated debound intermediate component by performing at least one heat treatment under a reducing atmosphere (E42; E41′).

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 35/48 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on zirconium or hafnium oxides or zirconates or hafnates
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
• C04B 41/85 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
• G04B 19/18 - Graduations on the crystal or glass, on the bezel, or on the rim
• G04B 19/12 - Selection of materials for dials or graduations
• G04D 3/00 - Watchmakers' or watch-repairers' machines or tools for working materials

Abstract

Dial (20) for a timepiece (300) including a dial plate (21), at least one dial foot (22) extending along a foot axis (A1) and having a shaping (231), notably a notch (23), oriented toward the dial plate and intended to receive a mechanical action that presses the plate against a clockwork movement (10), particularly against a frame (11) of a clockwork movement (10), and a first zone (40) of lower rigidity configured or arranged to deform elastically and/or plastically, in a direction mainly parallel to the axis (A1) of the foot, as the mechanical action is applied to the shaping (231), a portion of the first zone being provided with a lower material profile so as to constitute a portion of the dial that is able to be mainly deformed or experience most of the deformation, and a flexible blade of the first zone extending substantially perpendicular to the axis (A1) of the foot and set into the rest of the foot at one of its ends.

IPC Classes  ?

• G04B 19/14 - Fastening the dials to the clock or the watch plates

Goods & Services

Timepieces, namely, watches, wrist-watches, component parts for timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (timepieces), watch bands, dials (timepieces), boxes and cases for timepieces and jewelry, watch movements and their parts; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Goods & Services

(1) Horlogerie, à savoir montres, montres-bracelets, parties constitutives de pièces d'horlogerie et accessoires pour pièces d'horlogerie non compris dans d'autres classes, horloges et autres instruments chronométriques, chronomètres, chronographes (horlogerie), bracelets de montres, cadrans (horlogerie), mouvements de montres et leurs parties, boîtes et écrins pour l'horlogerie et la bijouterie; joaillerie, bijouterie; pierres précieuses et pierres fines; métaux précieux et leurs alliages; épingles (bijouterie); boutons de manchette; porte-clés.

Goods & Services

Horological instruments, namely, watches, wristwatches, component parts of timepieces and accessories for timepieces not included in other classes, clocks and other chronometric instruments, chronometers, chronographs (horological instruments), watch bands, dials (horological instruments), watch movements and parts thereof, boxes and presentation cases for horological instruments and jewelry; jewelry; precious stones and semi-precious stones; precious metals and alloys thereof; pins (jewelry); cuff links; key rings.

Abstract

Sintered technical ceramic based on zirconia ZrO2, characterised in that it comprises: —less than or equal to 3.6 wt % and greater than or equal to 2.5 wt % of yttrium oxide Y2O3; —at least one complementary component from hafnium oxide HfO2, alumina Al2O3, and magnesium oxide MgO; —at least one additional element from Fe, Ni, Cr, Zn, Co, Mn, Cu, Ti, Ta, W, Pt, the weight proportion of said at least one additional element being greater than or equal to 0.1 wt %, or greater than or equal to 0.5 wt %, or greater than or equal to 1 wt %, or greater than or equal to 1.5 wt %.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/488 - Composites
• C04B 35/638 - Removal thereof
• C04B 35/64 - Burning or sintering processes
• C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 41/87 - Ceramics
• A44C 27/00 - Making jewellery or other personal adornments