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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7997789 | Clock for displaying collectibles A clock for displaying collectibles and method of displaying collectibles within the clock is disclosed. The clock is a customizable device comprising a core having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a thickness portion connecting th... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7988349 | Device and method for displaying objects A device for displaying an item, wherein the item being displayed can be selectively changed. The device includes an annular body with an inside circumferential surface having an associated mounting arrangement including a shoulder, a groove and a snap ring. A chang... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7967503 | Accessory storage compartment An accessory storage compartment that also functions as a clock comprising a front face, a back face, a first side, and a second side. The storage compartment can be opened to form a first half and a second have via a hinge. A button clasp secures the two halves tog... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7424316 | Body-worn personal communications apparatus In a body-worn personal communications apparatus, for example a wrist-carried wireless telephone, an antenna (102) is a helical or other physically-shortened electric antenna that makes use of the enhanced normal component of electric field close to the body.... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7382692 | Add-on timer for medicine container An add-on timer for a medicine container is provided having a base plate affixed to the top of an existing lid, a housing overlaying and coupled to the base plate, and a timing unit within the housing. The housing is displaceable relative to the base plate by a pers... | 06/03/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7215600 | Antenna arrangement for an electronic device and an electronic device including same A wristworn device comprising a radio communication device for receiving from and/or transmitting signals to a radio communication device external to the wristworn device. In at least one embodiment, the casing comprises a metallic watchcase having a slot, and where... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7196972 | Mediwatch Mediwatch is an alarm watch that opens into a pillbox. The face of the watch is on a hinge with a secure safety closure. There are three or four pill compartments inside the base of the watch, thus allowing the wearer to carry a full day's supply of medication. The ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7177234 | Wristwatch with removable face A wristwatch including a casing having top and bottom parts and a movement therein, an upper housing, a replaceable watch face and a means for releasably securing the upper housing to the top part of the casing. The upper housing is formed as an integral unit, and i... | 02/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7124447 | Watch head removably attachable to glove A holding frame with interior tabs is attached inside an outer surface of a glove in a normal wrist watch position. A watch head with an outer peripheral groove in an outer perimeter matching an inner edge of the frame is snapped into the holding frame with the fram... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7054231 | C-shaped medication reminder device A medication reminder device provides a C-shaped support for receiving gently tapered pill bottles of a variety of sizes. The support is made in sections to provide an internal cavity receiving a timer. The timer includes, in circuit, a receptacle for a battery, an ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048433 | Self-righting, variable-orientation display assembly Disclosed is a display assembly comprising a graphical or alphanumeric display and display source such as a clock or other timepiece; a display housing for retaining the display; self-righting means rotatably coupled to the display and display housing with a predete... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7025496 | Apparatus for setting gems and providing hidden compartments in a timepiece The present invention is directed toward a timepiece, such as a watch, having a protective cover with a gem set therein. The protective cover may be crystal, plastic or any other transparent and durable material. The protective cover has an aperture having concentri... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7027359 | Watch including in the back of its case an electronic module for storing information The invention relates to watches, generally wristwatches, whose cases incorporate electronic modules for storing information that comprise an integrated circuit connected to an antenna consisting of a coil and are able to communicate by radio signals with a reading ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7023763 | Assembly and method for illuminating a watch An assembly is provided that allows construction of a watch that includes multifunctional illumination options. The assembly of the present invention provides a means for illuminating the watch face, a high intensity flashlight and a watch locator beacon. The assemb... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6992952 | Wrist watch containing internal tag, radio watch, and antenna for wrist watch The wrist watch with internal tag according to the present invention includes a watch case 12 which includes a ring shaped case 12a and a rear lid 12c, a drive section 13 which is housed in the watch case, a display section ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6987708 | Emergency call transmitter incorporated in a wristwatch A wristwatch is converted into an emergency call device by unscrewing a rear cover from the back of the wristwatch housing and screwing in a transmitter housing that carries a signal-emitting mechanism. ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6950374 | Timekeeping and magnifying device A timekeeping and magnifying device is disclosed. The device includes a watch and a magnifying lens pivotally connected to the watch. The lens may be pivoted away from the face of the watch to magnify objects other than the face of the watch. In one embodiment of th... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6940785 | Watch A timekeeping apparatus having a hidden compartment. The compartment can contain permanent or removable psychological message and/or printed messages. The messages can be printed messages, digital messages, recordable audio messages and aromatic messages. The compar... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6920975 | Clock for notepad cover flap A digital clock mounted within a flap overlying the spine of a notepad on a notepad cover is provided. A raised bezel or surround constructed from a soft, pliable material, such as soft polyvinylchloride (PVC), covers a portion of the clock chip, exposing its digita... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 6816438 | Travel alarm A clock has a face for telling time, a light for illuminating the face, and a switch for controlling the light. The switch cannot be used for turning the light on when the clock is stored. This conserves the clock battery by preventing accidental discharge of the ba... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6745069 | Electronic wrist-worn device and method of controlling the same The invention relates to an electronic wrist-worn device, such as a heart rate monitor, a sportsman's watch or a diving computer, and its control method. The outside of the casing of the device comprises a bottom surface to be placed against the wrist, a top surface... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6727419 | Pulsating metronome A pulsating metronome includes a case and a band for attaching the case to the wrist of a wearer. A vibration means is mounted to the case at a location such that, when the device is worn on the wrist of the wearer, the vibration means is imposed against the wearer'... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6724690 | Wrist watch containing tag It is an object of this invention to provide a wrist watch containing an RFID tag which maintains a sense of luxury and has comparatively high sensitivity. The wrist watch containing tag of this invention comprises a watch case having a ring-shaped frame, a glass li... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6708136 | Electronic data system for use with sporting impliments An electronic data system for use with sporting impliments for providing a user with an electronic device integrated into sport gloves to perform various functions unique to that particular sport. The electronic data system for use with sporting impliments includes ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6618328 | Watch A timekeeping apparatus having a hidden compartment. The compartment can contain permanent or removable psychological message and/or printed messages. The messages can be printed messages, digital messages, recordable audio messages and aromatic messages.... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6545592 | Medication reminder device A medication reminder device having a cap unit with a timer dial for selecting a period between alarm signals and a start and reset button with a light, the cap unit having internal electronics with a power supply to generate an alarm signal that is prefe... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6542437 | Laser pointer with built-in accessories A laser pointer with built-in accessories including an elongated housing having a first end, a second end, and a body disposed therebetween. A laser is disposed within the first end of the elongated housing. The laser has a window disposed within the firs... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6536941 | Wrist-worn personal flash disk A personal flash disk for wrist wearing is disclosed. The main body has double enclosed space for setting a flash memory module and an accessory. Two interlocking straps extend in opposing directions from the main body, wherein multiple punched holes are ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6527434 | Timekeeping device A timekeeping device comprising a housing; timekeeping functionality positioned within the housing and a clip assembly integrally coupled to the housing, wherein the clip assembly comprises a first member and a second member hingedly coupled to the first ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6480441 | Timekeeping and magnifying device A timekeeping and magnifying device is disclosed. The device includes watch and a magnifying lens pivotally connected to the watch. The lens may be pivoted away from the face of the watch to magnify objects other than the face of the watch. In one embodim... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6464389 | Combined watch and storage container A combined watch and storage container for alerting a user to take medication and to store the medication on the user's wrist. The combined watch and storage container includes a watch device. The watch device has a base portion. The base portion is a dis... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6441722 | Container cap medication reminder A medication container having a removable cap with an electronic reminder unit in the cap, the reminder unit having a operational control allowing a health care provider to set a clock and a medication schedule having one or more medication times with an ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6416217 | Aquarium watch A timepiece has a removably attachable aquarium adapted to support aquatic life. Living aquatic pets are introduced into the aquarium prior to attaching the aquarium to the timepiece. A wearer of such timepiece is then able to contemporaneously tell time ... | 07/09/2002 |
