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Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Ebauches S.a.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 138

Forward Citations = 1,563

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81 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Claude Laesser (18 out of 19 patents)

Hubert Portmann (14 out of 16 patents)

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: Sort by Forward Citations

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),

Company Overview

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.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

138 Patents

#3 in Neuchâtel

#130 in Switzerland

#5,873 in the World

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Ebauches S.a.

Forward Citations = 1,563

81 inventors:

Claude Laesser (18 out of 19 patents)

Hubert Portmann (14 out of 16 patents)

Ali Schneiter (10 out of 11 patents)

4. Rene Besson (9 out of 15 patents)

5. Eric Saurer (8 out of 25 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ebauches S.a.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ebauches-s-a

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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