Apparatus for setting gems and providing hidden compartments in a timepiece
AssigneeChristian Bernard Stores Corp.
InventorPierre Tardy
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Abstract
A timepiece, such as a watch, having a protective cover with a gem set therein. The protective cover may be crystal, plastic or any other transparent and durable material. The protective cover has an aperture having concentric cuts. The setting is seated in the aperture and secured to the protective cover. The setting is configured to be of a similar size and shape as the aperture so that it may be securely affixed to the protective cover. A gasket may be inserted between the setting and the aperture to create a watertight seal in the watch cover. The timepiece may also have a hinged, hidden compartment on the backside of the watch frame. Engravings may be made in the hidden compartment, and small, thin objects may be stored therein.
Claims17
A time piece having a protective cover comprising:
- an opening in said protective cover;
- a setting corresponding to the shape of said opening and configured to be seated securely in said opening, said setting having means for securing said setting said protective cover;
- and,
- means for securing a gemstone to said setting.
A setting to retain a gemstone in a protective cover of a time piece comprising
- an inner portion having a shape similar to the shape of the gemstone to be set in said setting;
- an outer portion comprising a first member, a second member and a third member, wherein the circumference of said first member is larger than the circumference of said second and third members, and, the circumference of said second member is larger than the circumference of said third member;
- a first ledge between said first member and said second member of said outer portion of said setting;
- a second ledge between said second member and said third member;
- means for securing said gemstone to said setting, said means for securing said gemstones is located at the top end of said first member;
- and,
- means for securing said setting to the protective cover, said means for securing said setting located at the bottom end of said third member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.