Title: Solid state electronic timepiece

Abstract: A solid state electronic timepiece has a second time display section comprised of a plurality of second display elements disposed on the surface of the watch face. The display elements are energized in sequence in a certain time interval so that the elapsed time is recognized by watching the sequential shift of the display pattern in combination with flashing, continuous lighting and lights out modes of energization of the second display elements.

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Inventors: Tanaka, Kojiro (Yachiyo, JA)

Application Number: 536106
Filing Date: 1974-12-24
Publication_date: 1976-09-28
Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Daini Seikosha (JA)
Primary Class(es): 368/82 968/942, 968/DIG1
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US Patent Ref:

3540209	Nov, 1970	Zatsky	58/50.
3738099	Jun, 1973	Tanaka	58/58.
3754392	Aug, 1973	Daniels	58/50.
3889458	Jun, 1975	Kasho	58/4.

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Primary Examiner: Hix, L. T.
Assistant Examiner: Miska, Vit W.
Attorney: Burns; Robert E., Lobato; Emmanuel J., Adams; Bruce L.