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G04B 1/2

Protecting arrangements against rupture or overwinding of the mainspring located in the barrel or attached to the barrel

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Driving mechanisms > with mainspring > Constructions for connecting the ends of mainsprings with the barrel or the arbor > Protecting arrangements against rupture or overwinding of the mainspring located in the barrel or attached to the barrel

Classification Context

Section:
PHYSICS
Class:
HOROLOGY
Subclass:
MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME-PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON, OR STARS

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class G04, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. THE SWATCH GROUP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CH 1,570
  2. ETA SA MANUFACTURE HORLOGERE SUISSE CH 1,409
  3. CASIO COMPUTER COMPANY 1,172
  4. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 1,100
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 768
  6. NIVAROX-FAR CH 750
  7. MONTRES BREGUET CH 707
  8. APPLE US 706
  9. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 648
  10. CITIZEN WATCH COMPANY 578