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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8292493 | Modular movement that is fully functional standalone and interchangeable in other portable devices A method for manufacturing an interchangeable movement includes assembling parts into a movement subassembly, such that the subassembly is a complete working mechanism; enclosing the subassembly in a body; integrating a glass with the body, wherein the body comprise... | 10/23/2012 |
| 7946758 | Modular movement that is fully functional standalone and interchangeable in other portable devices A portable device comprising a modular movement is disclosed. The modular movement has a body housing a plurality of layers that include a top layer of glass, and a movement subassembly for displaying information, including time, wherein the modular movement include... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7665888 | Tabletop device with two-sided instructional display The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a tabletop device which provides multiple functions to a user of the device, and in particular, to a tabletop device which includes a first functional element which establishes a preferred orienta... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7520665 | Marine instruments A marine instrument, such as a clock, barometer, or thermometer, has a face having indicia associated with the face, an instrument movement, and at least one hand having a direct or indirect connection to the movement and positioned to move with respect to the face,... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7406004 | Clock with an insertion part A clock with an insertion part is provided to facilitate presenting various illustrations such as photographs, advertising copy, logos, etc., upon the front surface thereof after purchase by a customer. The insertion part is separately provided apart from the clock ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7372014 | Corrosion-proof pool deck connector system A poolside connector system and method for use with swimming pool race timing systems and signaling devices. A deck plate or similar poolside signal junction is provided with an optical receiver terminal, and a cable connection from a poolside signaling device such ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7339855 | Timepiece A mechanical timepiece has an ornamental portion and a plurality of movable units operable to expose and hide the ornamental portion. Each of the movable units includes a divisional segment for exposing and hiding the ornamental portion by inward and outward movemen... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7267480 | Scrapbook clock The present invention is a method and apparatus for decorating the dial of a clock with photos, papers, or other embellishments so as to create a decorative personalized memory for the person's home or office through the creation of a specific customized timepiece i... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261460 | Interchangeable clock having the appearance of a floor clock and kits for providing same The present invention provides an interchangeable clock and clock kits for making an interchangeable wall clock that has the appearance of being a free-standing floor clock. The interchangeable wall clock includes a mounting member, an interchangeable main body port... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7192183 | Device with housing and damped, motion to extended position Devices comprising a multi-piece housing which move from a first configuration wherein an item is at least partially disposed within a housing to a second configuration wherein more of the item is disposed outside of the housing. Upon the selective actuation of a re... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7137733 | Startup display device The present invention is directed to a startup display device which can be properly oriented for viewing by simply releasing a cover on a main body containing display contents. The device then automatically moves in two directions, first upwardly and then laterally ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7130185 | Handheld computing device having drop-resistant LCD display A display for a handheld computing device includes a display panel; a circuit board carrying display electronics for the display panel; a cover assembly securing the display panel to the circuit board; and a resilient layer adhered to the circuit board for securing ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7126484 | Snap-hook assemblies with added components Snap hook assemblies in which additional components have been incorporated are detailed. The assemblies maintain the general shapes of carabiners rather than those of conventional versions of the incorporated components. Included among the incorporated components ma... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125145 | Multi-purpose equipment Multi-purpose equipment 10 is disclosed having a modular housing 12, a multi-function module 14 for containing electronic or mechanical devices, a tool pod 16 having multiple tools 106 pivotally attached thereto, an accessory compa... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7072033 | Monitor calibrator A symmetric monitor calibrator for mounting on a cathode ray tube or monitor with a surface. The calibrator has a case that holds electronic and optic components. Suction cups hold the calibrator to the surface, in which the suction cups are attached to the end of s... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7054233 | Wall clock with dial illumination A wall clock of the analog type with hands for indicating the time includes a battery, a housing, a dial with time indicia disposed in the housing and an illumination module disposed adjacently to the dial. The illumination module has one or more recesses defined in... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7035171 | Timepiece provided with interchangeable dial A timepiece has a portion of its case body capable of being removed from the rest of the case body. The removable portion bears an interchangeable dial plate. The device is configured in such a manner that the dial plate never serves as a stopping abutment when it i... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029170 | Swim lap counter/timer The swim lap counter comprises a top section and a bottom section. In one aspect of the invention, the bottom section is suspended from the top section and comprises a pressure sensitive panel and a submersible digital display. The submersible digital display is dis... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7027140 | Monitor calibrator A symmetric monitor calibrator for mounting on a cathode ray tube or monitor with a surface. The calibrator has a case that holds electronic and optic components. Suction cups hold the calibrator to the surface, in which the suction cups are attached to the end of s... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017905 | Electronic die An electronic die capable of exhibiting visual and/or sound effects is disclosed. The die retains the conventional dice-action aspect of being rolled to randomly select an upwardly facing facet. The electronic components provide entertainment effects. Electronic dis... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6971789 | Timepiece A thin timepiece having a module stably fixed therein has a case integrated with a wrist band and a case back, the case having an opening portion on a front surface side thereof, a module having a housing formed of a resin and a timepiece movement held by the housin... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6970399 | Thermal power generating timepiece and rear cover for thermal power generating timepiece A thermoelectric power generating timepiece (1) comprises a dial (30), a movement (40), and a heat conduction sheet (50), provided within an enclosed space, defined by a case (10) made of metal, with a glass (20) fixedly att... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6942379 | Clock assembly having an adjustable configuration The present invention provides a modular clock assembly comprising a body portion having a clock face and an exterior surface extending peripherally around the clock face, a clock mechanism secured to the body portion, a clock magnet affixed to the exterior surface ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6942380 | Knockdown floor clock A knockdown floor clock mainly includes a clock vertically stably supported on a plurality of legs that are radially connected at upper and lower sideward projected heads to upper and lower joining units, respectively. The upper joining unit includes an upper holdin... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6944098 | Timepiece including two cases able to pivot with respect to each other The timepiece comprises a body forming a case inside which is accommodated a clockwork-movement. This body comprises an upper case (1), which has a front face having first display means (16), and a lower case (2), which has a front face having s... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6920692 | Wristwatch case and method of fixing pipe to wristwatch case One wristwatch case, wherein a pipe is fixedly connected thereto and a connection interface between the wristwatch case and the pipe is not present substantially; the method of fixing the wristwatch, comprising the steps of providing a through-hole in the wristwatch... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6914564 | Watchband antenna The invention concerns a patch antenna (20) for a small-sized portable electronic instrument comprising a radiating element (21) separated from a ground plane (23) by a dielectric (22) and comprising feed (25) and ground (26... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6836450 | Decorative clock with magnetic decorative elements A decorative clock comprising a ferrous (magnetic) base plate, a battery operated clock mechanism and decorative designs which may be in the form of a sheet containing a plurality of individual flexible permanent magnets is disclosed. Each individual flexible perman... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6804170 | Multiple-display device A multiple-display device includes at least three body members disposed in juxtaposition. At least two of the body members are movable between first and second positions. Each body member has a display-In the first position at least two of the displays are hidden an... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6796708 | Wrist mounting-type portable electronic apparatus having bangle-type strap A wrist mountable electronic apparatus has a strap member having a pair of strap portions. Each of the strap portions has an end disposed in spaced-apart relation to the other so that inner peripheral surfaces of the ends of the strap portions form a hole having a f... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6739748 | Wristwatch having sliding shutter-type covers The wristwatch of substantially rectangular shape includes two sliding shutter-type covers (6, 7) sliding over a case (1) to show or to conceal said case via manual action exerted on said shutters. The shutters are secured to the case by holding means ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6695468 | Watches and method for their production Several watches (1.1-1.4) are placed in an arrangement and interconnected by connecting means (2.1-2.3). The watches (1.1-1.4) have cover glasses (11.1-11.4), dials (12.1-12.4), cases (13.1-13.4), winders (14.1-14.4) and time indicating means (15.1-15.4).... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6693850 | Cigarette case with lighter and clock There is provided a cigarette case having a compartment for the storage of cigarettes and a second compartment of for the storage of a removable lighter or, alternatively, a lighter as an integral element of the case. An access door allows the removal of ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6685353 | Dice clock with flashing light show for gambling A clock apparatus comprises a clock case made of either an opaque material or a translucent material, the clock case enclosing an electronic circuit comprising electronic circuit elements including: a clock timer, a source of electrical current, a power s... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6648502 | Wrist-portable electronic apparatus and air chamber device A wrist-wearable electronic apparatus has a case and a band connected to the case for attaching the electronic apparatus to a wearer's wrist. A flexible expansion chamber is provided on the wrist side of the case or the band, and a pump communicates with ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6634786 | Wristwatch provided with an antenna The wristwatch (1) provided with a telephone device (3) able to receive and transmit messages broadcast by an antenna (4). The antenna (4) is integrated in a tongue (5) one (7) of the ends of which is attached to the wristband. The tongue can be arranged ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6636458 | Waterproof timer A waterproof electronic kitchen timer having a casing that can withstand gentle washing under a kitchen faucet for removal by detergents of grease and other soils.... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6621766 | Flexible timepiece in multiple environments An electrophorectic display is used in a watch, allowing for a dynamic range of new shapes and environments of use. The present invention addresses many of the shortcomings of the prior art watch technology. Specifically, a watch that embodies the present... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6584042 | Clock structure A clock structure mountable to a corner of an edifice utilizing a case. The case includes a pair of walls which closely match the orientation of the corner walls of the edifice. In addition, two wall portions extend outwardly from the corner matching wall... | 06/24/2003 |
| 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 |
