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US 9,086,717 B2Granted
Interface for actuating a device
AssigneeInvicta Watch Company of America, Inc.
InventorAlexander Meerovitsch
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Abstract
An interface for actuating a device is described. According to one aspect, an interface for actuating a device includes a boss member arranged to be extended from a shaft to receive a user's manipulation, wherein when the boss member receives the user's manipulation, the boss member is arranged to project the shaft to an actuating position arranged to actuate the device.
Claims13
An interface for actuating a device comprising:
- a shaft having an extended position and an actuating position arranged to actuate the device,
- a resilient biasing member arrangement arranged to withdraw the shaft from the actuating position to the extended position,
- a boss member arranged to be extended from the shaft to receive digital pressure from a user, wherein when the boss member receives the digital pressure, the boss member is arranged to translate the shaft to an actuating position arranged to actuate the device, wherein the boss member has a retracted position and is arranged to extend from the shaft when the boss member is rotated, and
- a crown arranged to at least partially enclose and snugly receive the boss member, wherein the crown is arranged to rotate the boss member when the crown member is rotated.
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