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...that a workman who left the soap mixing machine on too long was responsible for making Ivory Soap? He was so embarrassed by his mistake that he threw the mess in a stream. Imagine his dismay when the evidence of his error floated to the surface! Result: Ivory soap, the soap that floats.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8093993 | Identification tag information reminder system and method and portable identification tag information reminder device using the method An identification tag information reminder system and a method thereof are provided. The system comprises an identification tag, for storing a tag identification code, an identification condition data and a reminder message corresponding to the identification condit... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7741957 | Method for break reminder and display device using the same The present invention provides method for break reminder and a display device. The display device includes a display unit; a clock counter; a distance estimator configured for detecting if the display device being used by a user, calculating distance between the use... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7623023 | Presentation controlling device A presentation controlling device includes a presentation controller, wireless transceiver and a timer program. The presentation controller includes a warning module. The timer program is installed in the computer. The timer program is executed to provide a presenta... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7495546 | Display system A display system for use in displaying data in respect of usage of a device, the display system including: a detection system capable of detecting events that are indicative of usage of the device; and a display arranged to display data, the display system being arr... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7405647 | Timing for taking medication including a cap attachable to a receptacle A device includes a cap attachable to a receptacle for co-acting therewithin enclosing medication and timing a predetermined interval for taking the medication defined by one timing schedule of a set of selectable timing schedules. An electronic timing circuit is co... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7397347 | Digital contact case An apparatus and method for counting the number of days that a wearer of contact lenses has used a particular pair of disposable contact lenses. In a preferred embodiment, a digital contact case is provided which comprises a body having two cups for contact lens sto... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7397346 | Daily task and memory assistance using a mobile device A method of task and memory assistance using a mobile communication device can include storing a profile of a user and determining a task to be performed by the user based on the user profile. The method can also include notifying the mobile communication device of ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7385491 | Tamper monitor circuit A tamper monitor circuit detects voltage, temperature, and/or clock variations that may be associated with a circuit tampering technique, and triggers an appropriate tamper response. The tamper monitor circuit includes a reference oscillator, a detection oscillator,... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7382231 | Electronic memory pad An electronic memory device in which a user can customize the keys on a keypad, record the occurrence of and information related to an unscheduled medical event or a scheduled medical event, for example, the taking of medication, and set a predetermined time interva... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7378979 | Child occupancy detection system The invention is directed to a system for detecting the presence of a child in a car, when the driver exits the vehicle. A sensor is connected to the seat belt of the baby's car seat or to the rear seat belts. Once the seat belt is inserted into the belt buckle, an ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7365646 | Children's potty alarm A children's potty alarm is disclosed. The children's potty alarm includes a base. A simulated bedroom/bathroom setting which may include a dancing bear or other character is provided on the base. A microprocessor is provided in the base. A speaker is connected to t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362660 | Add-on medicine dispenser timer An improved device for timely medication administration that attaches to any original container cap and that measures and displays elapsed time in response to opening or closing of said original container cap is disclosed. Physical, chemical and labeled characterist... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7359765 | Electronic pill dispenser An electronic pill dispenser includes a container and a cap removably attached to the container. Components of the pill dispenser include a power source, pill dispenser circuitry, a real time clock, a counter, a display, a dispensing mechanism, a sensor, a visual in... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7345578 | Electronic baggage tag with packing reminder function An electronic baggage tag, attachable to the handle of a piece of baggage, for creating and reviewing a checklist of items to be packed in the bag. The tag includes a display screen, manually operable controls for selecting commands and items displayed on the displa... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7339457 | Removable cap with timed signaling function A cap (10) for closing a medicinal container (5) comprises a signal driver for emitting an audible (40) and/or visible (35) signal, a control circuit for timing or calculating a predetermined fixed time interval and then commanding the si... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336564 | Blister pack medication reminder system and method The present invention is a medication reminder system and method for use with blister packs containing medications to be taken by a patient wherein the system alerts the patient when to take the medication contained in a particular blister. An audible alarm and a li... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7330101 | Prescription compliance device and method of using device A prescription compliance device includes a microcontroller, a program memory storing data representing a plurality of pre-programmed commonly prescribed medication-taking regimens, a selector selecting the regimen and programming the device in accordance therewith,... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7317803 | Medicine administration method The medicine administration method employs a reminder device with a digital recorder, a visual display device, an audio speaker, a microphone, a resonator and light, a power supply, a computer processor unit, and appropriate controls encased in a housing. A code sig... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7312706 | Microprocessor operated early warning ashtray The present invention is a battery powered, portable microprocessor based early warning alarming ashtray. It provides the smoker two different time limited unattended cigarette alarms, as well an alarm for a tipped ashtray; an alarm for a bumped ashtray; an alarm ba... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7313352 | Image forming apparatus, method of controlling same, machine-readable medium and process cartridge In an image forming apparatus, a pattern forming unit forms a pattern for ameliorating image positional displacement, and a detecting unit detects the pattern. An ameliorating unit ameliorates an image positional displacement based on the pattern detected. If for ex... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7305344 | Wirelessly loaded speaking consumer product container method and system A method of communicating product use instructions to patient includes: (a.) providing a group of product container with microprocessors, and, (b.) providing a central processor separate from the product containers. Each product container has the microprocessor atta... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301463 | Assisting and monitoring method and system A convenient task reminder, compliance logging and monitoring system for routine activities is presented as well as an automated communications/notification system that can relay the activity and/or inactivity recorded by the Home Unit device to other systems and/or... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7289016 | Portable timer apparatus, home system and method of timing for an object A home system includes a server having a first wireless communication port, and a plurality of devices, such as sensors. Each one of the devices includes a corresponding second wireless communication port. One or more of the devices is a timer/reminder sensor device... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7286057 | Hand cleanliness An electronic sensor is configured to be carried by a person and to be used by the person to detect a cleanliness state of the person's hands. A single unit includes the electronic sensor and (a) a device to provide an indication of the cleanliness state of the pers... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7280441 | Visual indicator chronograph and the use of the same A timer indicator or chronograph is described. The chronograph functions according to chromatographic principles to develop a perceptible visual image or pattern on an indicator panel or display area, which serves as a means to monitor the relative amount of time th... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7266049 | Clock radio with integral digital music storage system and infrared interface An alarm clock is provide capable of alternately actuating a plurality of visual stimulative and auditor stimulative appliances in a programmable manner such that a variation and randomization of the type of stimulation will be used to prompt the waking of the user.... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7249687 | Medicament dispenser A medicament dispenser for use with a medicament carrier having multiple distinct medicament doses carried thereby and an internal mechanism for dispensing the distinct medicament doses carried by the medicament carrier. The mechanism comprises receiving means for r... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7248840 | Re-positioning reminder for personal portable electronic equipment The present invention relates to a re-positioning reminder for personal portable electronic equipment. Such a reminder is housed in the electronic equipment and is at least equipped with an environment detecting unit, a control unit, a time counting module and at le... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7248147 | Perishable product electronic label including time and temperature measurement An electronic assembly may be contained in a label that performs time-temperature integration (TTI) and indicates that time and/or temperature levels have been reached that may compromise the quality, shelf life, or safety of the item to which the label is affixed. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7236097 | Hand washing alert system A hand washing alert system includes a housing that is mounted on a wall above a doorway. A motion detector is mounted on the housing and is adapted for detecting motion through the doorway. A processor is mounted in the housing and is electrically coupled to the mo... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7233250 | Radio frequency identification device with visual indicator An RFID device includes a chip, an antenna operatively coupled to the chip, and a visual indicator operatively coupled to the chip. The visual indicator provides a visual indication of an operative state of the device. The visual indication may be human readable and... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233228 | Alerting system An alerting system for use in generating an alert in respect of usage of a device, the alerting system including a detector capable of detecting an event that is indicative of usage of the device, the alerting system being arranged to invoke a selected alert state p... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233229 | Actionable communication reminders Techniques and tools are described for providing actionable communication reminders. For example, an item representing an original communication is displayed and a command to set up a reminder to respond to the original communication is accepted. The reminder is set... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7230521 | Method for inventory control for medical products A method for controlling inventory of a time sensitive medical product includes providing packaging for the medical product, setting an expiration date for the medical product; and displaying the expiration date with the medical product in a visible manner on or wit... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7212100 | Medical product expiration alerting A system for monitoring a time sensitive medical product includes a medical product; a packaging containing the medical product; and at least one label associated with the packaging or the medical product. The at least one label includes at least one permanent regio... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7209044 | System and method for elimination of bedwetting behavior A system and method for facilitating the elimination of bedwetting behavior utilizing a number of RF transceivers which include a base unit, an alarm unit, and a remote keypad unit. The method works through programmed sleep interruption based upon a user's previousl... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198173 | Receiving device for drug blisters A holding device for pharmaceutical blisters has an upper part and a lower part between which a pharmaceutical blister is disposed. Ejection openings are disposed in both the upper part and the lower part in a pattern that corresponds to the pattern of the contained... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196619 | Habit cessation aide A habit cessation aide includes a user-modifiable quitting schedule, a user-initiated habit-occurrence indicator, a display for displaying messages dependent upon the quitting schedule and the number of times the user-initiated habit-occurrence indicator is used, an... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7190266 | Pre-installed appliance with warning system and methods of operation A limited-use appliance, such as a garage door operator or a home network bridge device, is disclosed which has at least one input device for generating an input signal and a controller associated with the input device and receiving the input signal. The controller ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7177235 | Timer with selectable alert modes A multi mode alert timer having a timer display, switches for start stop and reset functions and audible, visible, and tactile alert signal selection and a housing where a user may select a timer alert signal including the individual alert signals or any combination... | 02/13/2007 |
