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Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Ebauches S.a.


USPTO Granted Patents = 138

Forward Citations = 1,556

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81 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Claude Laesser (18 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Hubert Portmann (14 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Ali Schneiter (10 out of 11 patents)

4.  Rene Besson (9 out of 15 patents)

5.  Eric Saurer (8 out of 25 patents)

6.  Pierre Hersberger (8 out of 8 patents)

7.  Igor Scherrer (7 out of 7 patents)

8.  Yves Ruedin (6 out of 13 patents)

9.  Freddy Huguenin (6 out of 8 patents)

10.  Daniel Rochat (5 out of 7 patents)

11.  Fridolin Wiget (5 out of 17 patents)

12.  Rene Viennet (5 out of 6 patents)

13.  Fernand Chetelat (5 out of 5 patents)

14.  Fereydoun Gharadjedaghi (5 out of 7 patents)

15.  Jean-Paul Randin (4 out of 15 patents)


Core Competencies:
Electromagnetic Motor
Liquid Crystal Display
Piezoelectric Resonator
Electrochromic Display
Electronic Watch
Timepiece
Analog-Display
Electro-Optic Device
Self-Winding Watch
Chronographic Watch
Touch-Sensitive Keys
Battery Safety Device

138 patents:

1. 4571516 - Electromagnetic motor (1986-02-18),
2. 4500213 - Ultra-flat self-winding watch (1985-02-19),
3. 4477194 - Device for controlling the functions of an electronic watch (1984-10-16),
4. 4431314 - Presettable digital time-piece display system (1984-02-14),
5. 4428858 - Composition based on liquid crystal for electro-optical device (1984-01-31),
6. 4423928 - Liquid crystal display device (1984-01-03),
7. 4412215 - Novel control means for an electrochromic display (1983-10-25),
8. 4398831 - Electronic watch (1983-08-16),
9. 4392720 - Electrochromic display cell (1983-07-12),
10. 4384232 - Grooved-electrode piezoelectric resonator (1983-05-17),
11. 4382692 - Analog-display electronic timepiece comprising a divider with an (1983-05-10),
12. 4382690 - Ultra-flat electronic watch (1983-05-10),
13. 4379642 - Apparatus for the selection or correction of data in an electronic watch (1983-04-12),
14. 4379244 - Method of detection of the asymmetry of piezo-electric crystal (1983-04-05),
15. 4376715 - Composition based on liquid crystal for electro-optical device (1983-03-15),
Ebauches S.a., headquartered in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of electronic timepieces. The company focuses on advanced technologies such as electromagnetic motors, liquid crystal displays, and piezoelectric resonators, which are integral to modern watchmaking. Ebauches S.a. is recognized for its innovation in creating electronic watches and timepieces that incorporate electrochromic and electro-optic devices, enhancing both functionality and user experience in the horological industry.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

138 Patents

#3 in Neuchâtel

#130 in Switzerland

#5,854 in the World

Neuchâtel, CH
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Ebauches S.a.

Forward Citations = 1,556

81 inventors:

goldMedal Claude Laesser (18 out of 19 patents)

silverMedal Hubert Portmann (14 out of 16 patents)

bronzeMedal Ali Schneiter (10 out of 11 patents)

4.  Rene Besson (9 out of 15 patents)

5.  Eric Saurer (8 out of 25 patents)

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