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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8077552 | Visual alert device A visual alert device includes a keypad for a user to enter a primary follow-up time period for which a user desires to be visually reminded of its progressive expiration. Based on the entered primary follow-up time period, the visual alert device computes a prelimi... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8072846 | Time interval indicating device A device for indicating the passage of two or more time intervals is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a base portion with a user interface and a light portion. The light portion includes three lights of different colors that are disposed in a vertica... | 12/06/2011 |
| 7978565 | Alarm clock with nap timer An alarm clock includes a nap timer. At least one button may be used to add a predetermined time interval to a total nap time, while the clock is in its normal timekeeping mode. No further actions are necessary in order to set a nap time. An alarm will sound upon th... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7885146 | Adjustable count down timer A timer device includes a timer housing. An electronic countdown circuit is disposed within the timer housing. The electronic countdown circuit is programmed to include at least one mode of operation. A display device is attached to the timer housing and in electron... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7843770 | Interval timer The present invention is directed towards a device and method of use for ensuring that persons who need to stay on a schedule can do so without constantly looking at a clock. The device is a programmable electronic device wherein the user can set a schedule time, an... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7835230 | Infant feeding management system An infant feeding management system automatically advances a next feeding alert time to a time that is equal to a feeding time interval plus a time elapsed between the previous feeding alert time and the time at which feeding actually begun. In this way, the interva... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7755976 | Time control system and method for projector A time control system and a method for a projector. The time control system comprises an input module, a processor, a timer, and at least one output module. The input module is used to input at least one time parameter that is set by the processor into the timer. Th... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7729206 | Time interval indicating device A device for indicating the passage of two or more time intervals is provided. In one embodiment, the device includes a base portion with a user interface and a light portion. The light portion includes three lights of different colors that are disposed in a vertica... | 06/01/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7309234 | Method and device for introducing state changes into athletic activities A device is described for introducing variation in athletic training and competitive events. This device maintains an internal state that occupies one of several allowed values. Depending upon the selected configuration, the device changes internal state at regular ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7292505 | Instrument for measuring intervals of time comprising a ringing mechanism Instrument for measuring intervals of time including a chronograph mechanism (4) which it is possible at least to start, stop and reset to zero, said instrument (1) being characterized in that it further includes a ringing mechanism (6) which em... | 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 |
| 7271705 | Mobile communication terminal and method for providing progressive alarm function A method for providing a progressive alarm function in a mobile terminal is provided. In an alarm setting mode, an initial alarm time input by the user is set as an alarm time of the terminal and a unit time for changing the alarm time is set. After an alarm is outp... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7255672 | Method of presenting audible and visual cues for synchronizing the breathing cycle with an external timing reference for purposes of synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle with the breathing cycle The invention consists of a broad method of presenting audible and visual cues for synchronizing the breathing cycle with an external timing reference for purposes of synchronizing the heart rate variability cycle with the breathing cycle, thereby achieving coherenc... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7236428 | Multifunction timer device A multifunction timer device for providing a time/date stamp on objects includes a housing, a controller with a timer circuit contained in the housing, a display for displaying information from the timer circuit, and a multifunction input button. The input button is... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7218216 | Referee's wireless horn indicator system Referee's wireless horn indicator system for aiding a referee in accurately officiating in a sports event. The system includes a controller and a sensory receiver. The controller includes the official time clock for the sports event, a control circuit coupled to the... | 05/15/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7187624 | Enhanced control buttons for digital timepieces Enhanced control buttons are provided for a digital timepiece, each button marked with an icon which identifies its function, one icon indicative of the so marked button being operable to turn a night light on/off, another icon indicative of the so marked button bei... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7167419 | Beverage brewer timer A timer is provided for indicating when a beverage within a beverage container is no longer fresh. The timer includes a timer body and a clip. The timer body contains electronic circuitry adapted to display a time remaining before the beverage is no longer fresh. Th... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7164945 | Defibrillators Defibrillators are provided that include a graphical user interface to assist a caregiver in administering resuscitation. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7085197 | Tactile reminder device The present invention essentially comprises a housing, a watch display contained within the housing and visible from the front of the housing, a vibrating mechanism contained within the housing and a vibration interval selection dial rotatably connected to the back ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7081807 | Automatic pill reminder bottles This present invention is for new user-friendly electronic pill reminder devices that convert regular conventional pill bottles to automatic reminder pill bottles. The reminder device is compatible and can be retrofitted inside a regular conventional pill bottle cap... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7075447 | Secure time measurement electronic device and method An electronic circuit comprising a first counter clocked by a clock signal provided to have a first period and provided by an oscillator external to the circuit, and comprising a second counter clocked with a second period by an oscillator internal to the circuit, t... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7046123 | Parking meter key chain timer The present invention is a parking time indicator key fob which includes a housing and a timing device contained within the housing for counting down an amount of time. A display is connected to the housing for indicating an amount of time remaining on the timing de... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7031225 | Wireless multiple non-synchronized athletic event time keeping and communication system The described invention combines wireless transmission and reception technologies with athletic event timers to remove and reduce human and environmental factors that interfere with the athletic event timekeeping process for improvement of the process. The system co... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7027358 | System for pressure ulcer prophylaxis and treatment A system for pressure ulcer prophylaxis and treatment includes an annunciator which is attached to the outer face of the door or to the doorway of a patient's room and a bedside patient position sequence indicator. The annunciator includes a timing device with setta... | 04/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7004618 | Timer setting mechanism for mechanical dereefer A setting mechanism for a triggering device employs a knob fixed to a rotating part of the triggering device. The knob carries a selector lever that is pivotable to radially project from the knob in angularly spaced directions. Arcuate walls surround the knob to def... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6998984 | State adaptation devices and methods for wireless communications A communications system has first and second units whereby, when a user changes the physical state of the first unit, a message is sent to the second unit to cause the second unit to change to the same state. This change in state can be, for example, a physical sque... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6975563 | Test pacing wristwatch with vibration reminder A multimode electronic timepiece for assisting a person to take a multiple question timed examination. The number of questions and test time are entered into the timepiece along with selected alert points. A test timer mode then displays time remaining in the examin... | 12/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6898155 | Programmable reminder device having multi-event capacity A portable multi-event reminder device includes a battery-powered electrical timer circuit that is programmable with respect to selecting at least two overlapping time periods, so as to generate prompts for at least two functionally related but time-independent even... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6839305 | Habit cessation aide A habit cessation aide includes a timer to determine the interval between starting a habitual act, a display for displaying messages in operative connection to the timer, and a strap for securing to a user's body. A widely held habit is smoking, for which the illust... | 01/04/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6817192 | Device to record age of food A food storage monitoring system device comprising a battery powered digital timer device having an LCD digital readout describing the elapsed days and hours per day, and a reset button to reset the timer. A magnet is permanently attached to the timer device, and re... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6816442 | Interactive sports timer with audio output A sports annunciation system is remotely controlled by players in unofficiated games. Players start and stop game timers by wireless communication to a base unit using a switching device on their person. The system audibly announces time-in, time-out, remaining time... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6795376 | Method for displaying an environmentally modulated expiration date A system and method for dynamically adjusting expiration dates displayed on consumer products, the system and method utilizing an LCD display for displaying an expiration date and messages, sensors for monitoring environmental conditions, a clock for counting back t... | 09/21/2004 |
