Timepiece balance spring adjustment mechanism

US9217992B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9217992-B2
Application numberUS-201414204098-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMar 11, 2014
Priority dateMar 19, 2013
Publication dateDec 22, 2015
Grant dateDec 22, 2015

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A mechanism for adjusting the active length of a timepiece balance spring whose outer end is fixed to a balance spring stud secured to a bar. This mechanism includes two pins for clamping or touching the outer coil of the balance spring during the operation of this balance spring. These two pins are in a single piece with this bar.

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What is claimed is: 1. A mechanism for adjusting an active length of a timepiece balance spring whose outer end is fixed to a balance spring stud secured to a bar, said mechanism including two pins for clamping or touching an outer coil of the balance spring during operation of said balance spring, wherein said two pins are in a single piece with said bar, and wherein at least said bar includes a position adjustable mechanism including a rigid carrier structure, using at least one…

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What does patent US9217992B2 cover?
A mechanism for adjusting the active length of a timepiece balance spring whose outer end is fixed to a balance spring stud secured to a bar. This mechanism includes two pins for clamping or touching the outer coil of the balance spring during the operation of this balance spring. These two pins are in a single piece with this bar.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Nivarox Sa
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification G04B18/06. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Dec 22 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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