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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7612994 | Hard drive cartridge protection According to the invention, a removable rotational disk storage cartridge for storing computer readable data is disclosed. The cartridge may include a chassis, a shock absorption media and a rotational storage disk. The chassis may define an interior space and may b... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7167829 | Curing lamp apparatus giving operating conditions with electronic voice A curing lamp apparatus is used for providing electronic voice information to report a number of operating conditions associated with the curing lamp. The apparatus includes a light sensor for sensing output power, voltage and current sensors for sensing input power... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7155838 | Apparatus for gauging a dimension of an object An apparatus for gauging the dimension of an object. The apparatus has a wall with a generally flat front surface, facing a first direction, and a peripheral edge. Space graduations are provided on the wall relative to which a dimension of an object placed in front ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7132200 | Hologram recording sheet, holographic optical element using said sheet, and its production process The hologram recording sheet according to the invention is made up of a base film and hologram sensitive materials sensitive to different wavelength regions formed therein in a desired pattern, or a film and at least two hologram recording sensitive materials sensit... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7068569 | Apparatus and method for displaying time and randomly-selected text information The invention is an informational clock, wherein the clock displays information correlating to time displayed on the clock. Information is also varied by a randomizer, wherein a specific entry of information in a database, within an array selected to correlate with ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6483782 | Time message delivery CD player alarm clock 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... | 11/19/2002 |
| 5287333 | Notification system with voice in an audio system An FM audio system has an FM tuner, a CD player, a stereo modulator for modulating an audio signal from the CD player to produce a composite signal so as to be received by the FM tuner, for reproducing the audio signal. A notification system has a control... | 02/15/1994 |
| 4620065 | Automatic telephone answering and recording apparatus An automatic telephone answering and recording apparatus for communicating between calling and called subscriber stations connected in a telephone system, comprising: a speaking circuit provided at a called subscriber station; first means operating in res... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4426691 | Voice warning device with repeat mechanism for an automotive vehicle A voice warning device has a record disc as a recording medium storing warning and a repeat mechanism for repeatedly reproducing the warnings. The record disc contains a plurality of warning messages respectively corresponding to preselected abnormal cond... | 01/17/1984 |
| 4291373 | Navigational information announcing system for motor vehicle A navigation information announcing system for a motor vehicle comprises a tape player, circuitry for measuring the distance actually travelled by the vehicle, circuitry for reproducing distance information pre-recorded on a magnetic tape, and a comparato... | 09/22/1981 |
| 4288789 | Alarm system with verbal message An oral warning system for monitoring mining operations, or the like, comprising a plurality of first sensors each providing a signal representative of an abnormal condition being sensed, at least one additional sensor providing a signal representing an e... | 09/08/1981 |
| 4275274 | Audio visual monitoring system for announcing a message upon detection of a monitored condition An audio-visual communicating system which comprises an illuminated sign containing printed information and including a plurality of recorded messages on a recording device, and which recording device is selectively activated by one or more detectors each... | 06/23/1981 |
| 4101742 | Audio message system with programmer A plurality of audio message units are each comprised of a control circuit which receives intervaled timing pulses from a clock. The control circuit sends a start signal to a tape player. An audio detect circuit is connected to the audio output of the tap... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4100581 | Door actuated message device A door actuated message device includes a quick attach-detach mounting bracket for installation of a self-contained message unit adjacent a door of a business establishment or the like for actuation of an adjustable lever arm connected to a microswitch un... | 07/11/1978 |
