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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7130247 | Watch with fly back hand function and corresponding fly back hand mechanism A watch with an analog time display has at least one minute hand and one hour hand. This watch is moreover equipped with a fly back hand mechanism which has at least one minute fly back hand and/or hour fly back hand located coaxially to the hands of the normal time... | 10/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6556894 | System for restricting use of a measuring apparatus A host computer is used to enter into a measuring apparatus to be leased, a contracted term of lease and the date when the lease starts, and/or a contracted number of times the measuring apparatus can be used, and the warning time when a warning message s... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6533450 | Bottle-type timer A flexible state-of-the-art plastic bottle fitted with a sealed tube becomes a dynamic system for dispensing water or other fluid in nearly-uniform quantum amounts, in such a way that the apparatus may be used as (1) a timer, such as for cooking a three-m... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6325534 | Medication reminder An audible alarm device is mounted in a body, and a pair of contact leads are connected to the alarm device, and a contact plate is connected to one of the leads. A dial, mounted on the body of the device, is rotated by a timing device. A plurality of tim... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6236624 | Timing device A fluid operated timing device in which the timing interval is determined by the rate at which the fluid flows through a precisely configured rate control frit upon being forced through the frit by an energy source in the form of a compressible elastomeri... | 05/22/2001 |
| 5872746 | Clock timer with clock face transforming from a frowning orientation to a smiling orientation A clock timer having a face comprising a mouth, eyes, a nose, and an arm secured to the nose. Rotation of the nose turns a shaft which, via a camming mechanism, forces a plate housed within the clock upward. As the plate moves upward, a rack formed in the... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5684758 | Child disciplinary device A child's disciplinary device including a plush toy and a countdown timer secured to the toy. The timer includes indications corresponding to children's ages, and the timer is set to a proper time-out period by setting the timer to the child's age. The co... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5386990 | Golf course timing method and system Embodiments of a golf course timing method and system are shown and described. A countdown timer is carried by a golfer or flight of golfers to indicate the golfer's progress relative to an allotted maximum time for the total course and/or for each hole. ... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5343444 | Pneumatic timer A pneumatic timer applicable to electric contactors and has bellows whose air intake is controlled by a limited duct with a variable section and length. The limited duct is established by a radial hole made in flange immobilized with regard to the adjustm... | 08/30/1994 |
| 4908807 | Mechanical interval timer with calibration means A mechanical interval timer and method of manufacturing same including an adjustable bearing permitting adjustment of the space between the escape wheel and the escape lever disc to obtain an accurate timing rate through precalibration of one sample made ... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4849951 | Mechanical interval timer with calibration means A mechanical interval timer and method of manufacturing same including an adjustable bearing permitting adjustment of the space between the escape wheel and the escape lever disc to obtain an accurate timing rate through precalibration of one sample made ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4773050 | Miniature rotary timer A viscous fluid timer is constructed with a cylindrical cavity formed by a housing that supports an axially aligned rotor unit having a rotor on a shaft within a first chamber filled with a viscous fluid. The first chamber communicates with a second chamb... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4701056 | Timing mechanism A timing mechanism for use with a board game to indicate by sound and movement the time period allotted for answering a question or performing a turn or function. It includes a sphere such as a marble which rolls on a circular saucer having an upwardly fa... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4455093 | Timer mechanism for rental equipment A controlling device adapted particularly for use with rental equipment wherein it is desired to control or limit the time of operation of the rented equipment. The unit comprises a spring-wound motor which will wind down upon expiration of the rental tim... | 06/19/1984 |
| 4287964 | Timer A timer adapted to toy applications, and in particular for use in conjunction with toy ride-on vehicles is provided. The timer includes a spring-driven mechanical motor manually windable to at least a predetermined time duration state and a manually displ... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4279392 | Adjustable time-delayed apparatus for opening a parachute In a time-delayed device for opening a parachute, a spring-loaded cable is coupled to a cylindrical translational gear for conjoint movement. When the cable is released from a cocked position and spring-driven to a release position at which it opens the p... | 07/21/1981 |
| 4240525 | Toy timing device with a slip-stick escapement-like mechanism A toy timing device including an escapement-like mechanism regulating the movement of a movable portion toward a position on a housing toward which it is biased by the alternate slipping and sticking of parts of a rubber band extending over ribs on the mo... | 12/23/1980 |
| 4012900 | Setting means for estimated time of arrival clock hands A clock for indicating estimated time of arrival has a minute hand and hour hand for indicating present time in combination with a minute and hour hand which are set for estimated time of arrival (ETA). An ETA hour hand knob positioned above the crystal o... | 03/22/1977 |
