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Dial made of non-conductive material with feet

US11340556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 2020
Grant dateMay 24, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG04B19/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dial configured to be mounted in a watch case, includes a plate made of a fragile material, the plate defining a horizontal plane and including at least one housing defining a point of attachment for at least one foot formed of a body and a head arranged to rest inside the at least one housing, the foot includes a circular slot arranged to receive a ring-like element made of a shape memory alloy able to move from a retracted position to an open position in which the foot is mechanically held in the housing.

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