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US 8,490,787 · App. 13/122,635 · Granted Jul 23, 2013

Watch presentation case

Inventors: Remo Biedermann (Sutz, CH); Joao Ornelas (Leira, PT)
Assignee: Swatch S.A.
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Patent No.
US 8,490,787
App. No.
13/122,635
Granted
Jul 23, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention relates to a case for receiving, in a fixed position, an article secured to a support ( 5 ). This case ( 1 ) includes a bottom part ( 3 ) forming the base and a top part ( 2 ) forming the cover. The bottom part ( 3 ) and top part ( 2 ) cooperate with each other to define a closed space in a closed position. The support ( 4 ) includes holding means ( 6 ) so that the article does not rest on the base, or against the cover.

Claims (17)

1. A case for receiving, in a fixed position, an article secured to a support held by the case, wherein the case includes:

(a) a bottom part forming a base; and

(b) a top part forming a cover, wherein the bottom part and the top part cooperate with each other to define a closed space in a closed position, and the support includes first holding means so that the article does not rest on the base, nor against the cover of the case, wherein in the closed position of the case, there are at least two gaps disposed between the base and the cover of the case at a joint between the bottom part and the top part, and the support rests in the at least two gaps via the first holding means.

2. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the first holding means are formed by at least two shoulders of the support.

3. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the case is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material.

4. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the support further includes transverse holding means comprising ribs limiting the transverse movements of the support.

5. The case according to claim 4 , wherein the ribs of the support are extended by side edges.

6. The case according to claim 5 , wherein the edges of the support include at least one pattern in relief.

7. The case according to claim 6 , wherein the case further includes at least one pattern in relief arranged for cooperating with the pattern of the support to achieve an effect of depth.

8. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the support is C-shaped.

9. The case according to claim 8 , wherein ends of the C-shaped support are at least partially flexible.

10. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom part and top part are hinged to each other.

11. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom part and top part include locking means for locking the case in the closed position.

12. The case according to claim 2 , wherein the case is made of a transparent or semi-transparent material.

13. The case according to claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two gaps is a slit or slot defined by the bottom part and the top part of the case.

14. The case according to claim 13 , wherein each of the at least two gaps is not rectilinear.

15. The case according to claim 13 , wherein each of the at least two gaps is rectilinear.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF ADDRESS Recorded Mar 3, 2020
From: SWATCH AG
To: SWATCH AG
Reel/Frame 052176/0256 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 5, 2011
From: BIEDERMANN, REMO; ORNELAS, JOAO
To: SWATCH S.A.
Reel/Frame 026077/0181 →
Priority Claims (1)
CH 1597/08 · Oct 6, 2008 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20110198248A1 · Aug 18, 2011