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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7570545 | Pushbutton device for controlling the start/stop and resetting functions of a chronograph mechanism This pushbutton device for controlling the start/stop and resetting functions of a chronograph mechanism comprises two control pushbuttons able to slide between two limit positions, elastic return means which constantly tend to keep these pushbuttons in their outwar... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7477575 | Redundant timer system and method A scalable system and method for redundant timing. A clock CT0 is set to count a time T0. One more time increments ei are defined for other clocks CTi, each to count a times Ti=Ti-1+ej. Aft... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7426157 | Electronic practice device An interval timer combining the features of a practice timer, means of measuring date and metronome into a single device for the purpose of measuring, recording, and displaying practice records over a period of weeks or months. During the measuring of practice time,... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7398180 | Vehicle technician time clock tool A vehicle technician time clock tool comprises a computer-implemented interface to a database, wherein the database contains vehicle service task-related information and time-related information, the vehicle service task-related information and time-related informat... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7362659 | Low current microcontroller circuit A method and system for accurate timing in a low current system useful in fuzing applications generates a first count of oscillations of an oscillator of unknown frequency during a first period of unknown duration. A second count of oscillations of the oscillator is... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363195 | Methods of configuring a sensor network A sensor network collects time-series data from a process tool and supplies the data to an analysis system where pattern analysis techniques are used to identify structures and to monitor subsequent data based on analysis instructions or a composite model. Time-seri... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7317664 | Multiplayer gaming button A multiplayer gaming button for tracking dealer position and betting schedules. The multiplayer gaming button includes a single input configured to set the primary countdown timer without using any other inputs and/or a primary countdown timer configured to be set t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293911 | Timekeeper with a mechanism for measuring settable predetermined periods This timekeeper comprises a first timer (4), means (12) for connecting it selectively to the train of the timekeeper (T), a second timer (5), a synchronous coupling between the first (4) and second (5) timers, and fly-back means ( | 11/13/2007 |
| 7292084 | Timer circuit with adaptive reference A timer circuit includes a current mirror, a capacitor, a first switch, a resistor and a comparator. The current mirror receives a reference current and provides first and second currents with a predefined current ratio. The capacitor receives the first current as a... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7277361 | Timekeeping device A timekeeping device enables easily knowing how much playing time has passed and can automatically keep track of time added to compensate for stoppage time. The timekeeping device 1 has a input unit 2, a display unit 3, an alarm unit 5, a... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7206260 | Interval timer An interval timer that is constructed of a polygonal shaped housing which has a time display screen and a pressure activating button within one surface of the housing and another surface of the housing includes a mode selection switch, time increment button and seco... | 04/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7187908 | Wrist-watch device having communication function, information display method, control program, and recording medium A user can easily identify the content of data (the value or the state of the data), such as a credit balance, stored in a contactless IC module provided in a wrist-watch device having a communication function. A timepiece control unit 14 of a timepiece modul... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7173882 | Methods and systems for performing horological functions using time cells A simple electronic horological device, termed a time cell, is presented with associated methods, systems, and computer program products. A time cell has an insulated, charge storage element that receives an electrostatic charge through its insulating medium, i.e. i... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7149643 | Integrated process condition sensing wafer and data analysis system A process condition measuring device and a handling system may be highly integrated with a production environment where the dimensions of the process condition measuring device are close to those of a production substrate and the handling system is similar to a subs... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138843 | Timer circuit with adaptive reference A timer circuit includes a current mirror, a capacitor, a first switch, a resistor and a comparator. The current mirror receives a reference current and provides first and second currents with a predefined current ratio. The first switch, controlled by a control sig... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7119717 | Encoder output divider and R/D converter A Resolver/Digital (R/D) converter includes an encoder output divider having a DSP generating 14-bit encoded signals A2 and B2 from a timing analysis performed during the first period of 12-bit encoded signal A1. The DSP generates a selection si... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7072246 | Wearable electronic device with multiple ring indicia display A wearable electronic device for conveying information in an analog manner at least in part by the use of at least one display hand positioned on the dial side of a dial, and a rotatable ring positioned on the opposite side of the dial, wherein the wearable electron... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7061832 | Baby bottle timer A baby bottle timer includes a timer configured to have a maximum two-hour time period and an adjustable band attached to the timer and configured to removably attach the baby bottle timer to a baby bottle. The timer has a switch mechanism and a display with changea... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7050357 | Global time indicator A global time indicating calculator has a clock member with a rotating dial for calculating global standard time and advanced time in various international time zones. Indicia printed on the face of the dial and corresponding boxes on oppositely opposed faces of the... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7027362 | Multifunctional rotating ring in a timepiece A timepiece having a display for displaying a digit provided on a ring which itself has a plurality of digits provided thereon, wherein the timepiece comprises an integrated circuit operable in at least (i) a date display mode and (ii) a counting mode; a gearing ass... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6967902 | Voice feedback timer system A portable timer with an alarm, wherein the timed period is limited to multiples of certain discrete periods of time (i.e. fifteen minutes, thirty minutes, one hour, two hours, etc.) without reference to the actual time of the day or to any specific minute or hour o... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6912179 | Cue delay circuit A cue delay circuit for an ink jet printing system includes a state machine with sequenced logic circuits that generate buffered control signals; a counter that counts one of the buffered control signals to form a read address; and an adder that combines the read ad... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6876602 | Electronic timepiece, information processing device, method of displaying charged condition of secondary cell, and computer product A first voltage detector detects whether the voltage of a secondary cell has reached to 1.2V and a first timer counts a time duration for which the voltage is equal to or above 1.2V. If the time counted by the first timer reaches one hour, a second timer starts coun... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6831878 | Electronic device capable of counting down to an integral time point An electronic device capable of counting down to an integral time point has an integral time point selector for setting an integral time point. A timer serves for recording the current time. A synchronous calculating unit serves for reading the integral time point f... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6819635 | Portable clock with chime signal A portable alarm clock is provided. The alarm clock comprises a base receptacle sized and shaped for portability. A striking plate is secured and receivable within the base receptacle with a striking mechanism secured to the striking plate. A chime plate is secured ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6812825 | Timed alert device for vehicles A timed alert device for vehicles having an electronic timer that counts down a specified time period. An audible alert coupled to the electronic timer projects a sound when the electronic timer has reached a prescribed time. A first actuating element is coupled to ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6785193 | Medical timing system for use before and during childbirth labor A handheld childbirth labor timing apparatus includes a timing device with a visible display, a calculating device, a memory device and a selection device. In various embodiments the apparatus is programmed to execute methods for the simple timing of the durations o... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6705919 | Electronic amusement device with long duration timer An electronic amusement device includes a housing having an outer side presented to a consumer using the device; an electronic timer in the housing and a controller. The timer is configured to track time to an end of an extended time period having a length of at lea... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6606755 | Electronically timed toothbrush system A toothbrush is provided having a light source for signaling when a recommended brushing time interval has started and ended. In particular, the toothbrush includes a handle portion having a translucent portion configured to allow the transmission of ligh... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6498770 | Timer circuit utilizing thermal effect A timer circuit that utilizes the thermal runaway effect, and includes a switch, a resistor, a transistor and a protective device. The temperature of the transistor rises due to a phenomenon known as the thermal runaway effect, which causes the temperatur... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6388952 | Programmable time switch A programmable time switch where a time or time interval set by a user to be reserved is displayed on a display. The display has a current time display part for displaying an hour hand and a minute hand which represent a current time, an hour unit display... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6317390 | Time medication container A timed medication container for sounding an alarm when medication needs to be taken. The timed medication container includes a bottle for housing medication. A cap for removably closing the bottle has a top wall. The top wall has a top surface. Control c... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6188311 | Maternity and life time tracking apparatus and method of use According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an electronic apparatus and a method of its use are provided to keep track of events and elapsed time, during the life of a child, from a time prior to the child's birth. The apparatus has the function... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6144620 | Apparatus for monitoring an athletic activity An apparatus for monitoring an athletic activity and, more particularly, to an apparatus for facilitating the refereeing of an American football game is configured to be worn on either hand of the user and to be operated thereby, and is advantageously con... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6122227 | Timer A timer is made up of a base unit and an operation unit. The base unit is composed of a support body, a disk, and a core located between the support body and the disk. The disk is provided with a retaining ring having an indentation, and a timing scale. T... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6072384 | Bed wetting prevention system A system for assisting in the prevention of bed wetting. The bed wetting prevention system includes a device that produces an alarm to wake the child at intervals during the night. The alarm device is only deactivatable at a remote location, such as the b... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6060980 | Appointment timer A thin appointment timer that can be easily incorporated with the user's organizer ensemble. It includes a housing, a keypad assembly, an indicator assembly, an electronic assembly, and an alarm system. The housing supports the keypad assembly. The keypad... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6026060 | Vehicle sticker A vehicle sticker for monitoring a time-period associated with a motor vehicle, comprises an electronic timer, first and second indicator devices, and some mechanism for affixing the sticker to the vehicle. The timer is configured to time the time-period ... | 02/15/2000 |
