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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8130597 | Gong for the striking work or alarm of a watch The gong for the striking work or alarm of a watch is configured to produce a sound within the audible frequency range when it is struck by at least one hammer. This gong is made of a material, wherein the square root of the ratio between the elasticity module of th... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8059493 | Alarm system and method for electronic device An alarm system and method for an electronic device that includes an alarm unit and a setting unit. The alarm system provides alarm management for the electronic device to prevent users from oversleeping. The setting unit is operable to set an alarm mode and an alar... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8050149 | Gong for the striking work or alarm of a watch The gong for the striking work or alarm of a watch is configured to produce a sound within the audible frequency range when it is struck by at least one hammer. This gong is made of a material, wherein the square root of the ratio of the elasticity module of the mat... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8036068 | Digital alarm clock with user-selectable alarm sound source including from internet A user can select an alarm sound source from a list including, e.g., radio and Internet, and at the user-defined alarm time, audio received from the source is automatically displayed on a speaker to awaken the user. ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8031560 | Open eyes alarm clock The open eyes alarm clock consists of a sleeping mask that wraps around an end user's head, which includes speakers located in the general vicinity of an end user's ears as well as light emitting means affixed along interior surfaces covering the eyes. The open eyes... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7924656 | Information communication terminal with acceleration sensor An information communication terminal with a report function for use in the alarm includes the report function for awakening. However, since an operation required to stop the report function is performed in an operation unit, there is a risk that the user who is not... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7439854 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for time-based inhibiting of alarms and time-based removal of inhibited alarms Methods, systems, and computer program products for time-based setting and removal of alarm inhibits are disclosed. In one method, a command is provided that allows a user to specify a time period with which an alarm generated within a telecommunications signaling p... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7364610 | Air filter sensor The present invention is directed towards a sensor including, inter alia, a body having first and second spaced-apart apertures, the first aperture having a shape producing an audible noise upon a fluid passing therethrough; a piston positioned within the body; and ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7359287 | Watch with a container The invention relates to a watch housing comprising a body made in two parts (2, 3), connected one to the other. The one of the two parts (2) guarantees the function of a watch whilst the second part (3), connected to the bracelet, comprises mea... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7333399 | Watch with hidden compartment A timekeeping apparatus having a hidden compartment. The compartment can contain permanent or removable psychological messages and/or printed messages, pictures or photographs. The apparatus has a timepiece which is pivotable relative to a backing. The backing has a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7322742 | Timepiece with a striking mechanism comprising a single barrel The invention proposes a timepiece including a motion work (12) which drives analogue display means (14) and a strike train (16) which drives a striking mechanism (18), wherein the motion work (12) is driven in rotation by a barrel... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7280440 | Timepiece including a control device for a striking mechanism fitted with a resilient transmission element The invention proposes a timepiece (10) including a striking mechanism (20), and including a control device (28) for activating an element (22) releasing the striking mechanism (20), via a control surface (64) carried by a p... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7268669 | Personal sensory reduction system, and method The specification shows a personal sensory reduction system for limiting light and sound to a wearer's eyes and ears. A method for reducing the light and sound to eyes and ears is also shown and described. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7202774 | Eye shield sleeping device The invention is an eye shield sleeping device that has a strap, a pair of eye shields, a pair of ear covers, a timer, one or more speakers, a microphone, and a voice recognition system. The timer creates an awakening sound when the time on the timer expires. The so... | 04/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7158011 | Medication compliance device A portable medication compliance device (10) having a body (12) and compartments (22) formed in the body. A microprocessor (120) is disposed in the body (12) and is coupled to each of the compartments (22). The microprocesso... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7138906 | Cap timing A cap is 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 in the cap is constr... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7070320 | Mechanism for triggering a striking work for a timepiece fitted with a timer The mechanism (9) for triggering a striking work, is disposed between a timer (11), which is used to countdown and to display a pre-determined time interval on a dial, and a strike train (14) in order to make said striking work heard when the ti... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7065005 | Timepiece such as a wristwatch including an alarm mechanism Timepiece such as a wristwatch fitted with an alarm mechanism including a member able to produce an alarm signal at a predetermined moment, as well as a control device for providing visual information indicating whether the alarm mechanism is switched on or off, and... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6963271 | System and method for an alarm with aroma selection A system for waking a person includes an input that receives an alarm time information and an aroma selection from a person, an alarm that generates an audible signal when activated, an aroma station that generates an olfactory signal when activated, an activator th... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6961286 | Combination noise blocking headset and alarm clock A combination noise blocking headset and alarm clock, having a pair of padded earpieces for blocking out ambient noise so that a commuter can sleep or read on a subway or train without distractions, and having an alarm clock unit within one of the earpieces for waki... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6928031 | Alarm clock system, method of operation and program product therefor A programmable alarm clock system, method of operation and program product therefor with sleep analysis to identify and wake a person during non-REM sleep patterns, resulting in less subsequent drowsiness and better day-to-day functioning. The programmable alarm clo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6920089 | System and method for delivery of audio content correlated to the calendar date and/or time of day An apparatus and method are provided for automatically playing a recorded message, from a uniquely formatted encrypted CD, correlated to a specific date and a time of day as an option on a CD clock radio or the like. Disclosed are means for distinguishing the unique... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6809641 | Method for disabling alarm temporarily in mobile communication terminal A method for disabling temporarily preset alarm in a mobile communication terminal for one day, or periodically, or on a designated date, as a user wishes, is disclosed. The method comprises determining whether the temporal disabling button has been pushed by a user... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6717888 | Timer actuated by a burning incense stick A timer is provided which is actuated by an incense stick burning to a given point at which point a pivotally movable hammer is released. When the hammer is released, it moves from its first retracted position to a second position in response to gravitational forces... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6633796 | Medication timing device A medication timing device including a base carrying a circuit with a timing device, a switch for activating the timing device, a signal device activated by the timing device, and a battery coupled to the timing device and the signal device, and a top cou... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6587398 | Method and apparatus for providing selectable roaming and non-roaming alarms A communication device such as pager (100) includes a real-time clock circuit (118). The real-time clock circuit keeps track of both the pager's home time zone information (402) and the pager's current time zone information (404). While the pager user is ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6547434 | Set starter timing device A timing device for use in athletic workouts which measures the passage of short intervals of time such as the recovery periods between successive sets of exercise is disclosed. The present timing device is contained in a housing which may be worn on an e... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6477117 | Alarm interface for a smart watch A wearable mobile computing device/appliance (a wrist watch) with a high resolution display that is capable of wirelessly accessing information from a network and a variety of other devices. The mobile computing device/appliance includes a user interface ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6417761 | Storage case for an orthodontic retainer and the like A portable case for storing an orthodontic retainer. The case includes a movable cover that provides access to the interior of the case. A switch mounted within the case actuates a timer circuit when the retainer is disposed within the case and the cover ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6323783 | Device with alternating status message display capability A device such as a watch, pager or combination pager/watch that can iteratively display status information messages for set predetermined periods of time at a predetermined location on the display. In normal operation, the device is displaying a variety o... | 11/27/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6084504 | Timing A method and apparatus that is attachable to a receptacle for timing a predetermined interval according to a timing schedule of a set of timing schedules. The apparatus has an electronic timing circuit that provides an alarm signal at the expiration of th... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5886955 | Personal electronic clock related device with a limited automatic multiple recall alarm suspension control means The combination of a personal electronic clock related device with a limited automatic multiple recall alarm suspension control means comprising an involuntary alarm suspension control circuit including an extended audio control means and a governing mean... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5881025 | Information display apparatus An information display apparatus is provided which has a first display means that displays a first information and a second display means that displays either the first information or second information that differs from the first information, an annuncia... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5497141 | Automated labor alert and remote messaging system An alert system for alerting a supervisor when an employee has worked beyond a predetermined time limit. The alert system comprises a time collection device that is interfaced with at least one alarm device. The time collection device is selectably operab... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5365499 | Clock with lid-activated snooze alarm A snooze alarm clock having a housing including a depressible snooze actuator in the housing and movable between an off position and an on position. The clock has a lid hingedly connected to the housing and containing a clock display. The lid has a portio... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5065084 | Electronic equipment having display device for displaying lifetime of power source An electronic equipment using a battery as an energizing power source includes a display unit, a signal generator for generating operation clocks while the electronic equipment is being actuated, a counter for measuring the number of the clocks, a calcula... | 11/12/1991 |
| 4534661 | Electric alarm wristwatch including cylindrical sound tube for transmitting sound An electronic alarm wristwatch including a wristwatch case with a time display and an alarm buzzer therein wherein the display overlaps at least a portion of the alarm buzzer is provided. The alarm buzzer is positioned in a sound member in registration wi... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4387437 | Runners watch A runners watch which includes a lightweight case dimensioned to be worn on the wrist of the wearer. A display face is formed on the case. Clock circuitry is disposed within the case for operating the display face in order to display the time of the day, ... | 06/07/1983 |
