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Behavior Modification Wristwatch

A wristwatch including a watch band and a watch body having an octagon shaped perimeter and being red in color and having the word STOP thereon to resemble a stop sign.

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Class 400/674 - For locking carriage in centered position (e.g., with shipping support)


Subclass of Class 400 - Typewriting machines
Definition: Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to means
No. of patents: 8
Last issue date: 09/20/2005


NumberTitleIssue Date
6945719Cam action shaft lock device and method
A method and device for locking and unlocking a print head assembly along a shaft in an addressing machine. The print head assembly is fixedly mounted on a locking mechanism, which comprises a cylindrical body slideably mounted on the shaft and a cam ring rotatably ...
09/20/2005
5158382Integral locking device for a typewriter
An integral locking device for a typewriter is used to safeguard against damages and to prevent a correction ribbon from feeding when the typewriter is transported. The integral locking device locks a carrier in a predetermined channel position, locks the...
10/27/1992
4867582Printing apparatus
In a printing apparatus comprising a printing head unit reciprocatively movable along a platen within a frame, provided are a memory unit for storing printing data, and means for supporting the memory unit in such a manner that the memory unit is selectiv...
09/19/1989
4808020Carriage fixing mechanism for printing apparatus
In a carriage fixing mechanism for a printing apparatus, engaging openings are formed in a frame disposed at a side portion of the printer and a side portion of a carriage, respectively. The mechanism includes a fixing member. The fixing member includes a...
02/28/1989
4773773Printer equipped with a mechanism for locking the carriage of a printing head
The printer, in which a carriage carries a printing head and reciprocates along a guide rail, comprises a locking member attached in the vicinity of the end portion of the guide rail for locking the carriage temporarily, further comprises the locking memb...
09/27/1988
4764042Printing apparatus
A printer comprises printing means; a carriage on which this printing means is mounted; an endless, loop-like timing belt, fixed to the carriage, for moving the carriage, the surfaces of this endless belt which face with each other having serrated toothed...
08/16/1988
4435098Office machine escapement disengagement and automatic engagement mechanism
An improved typewriter escapement disengagement and engagement mechanism wherein a separator member disengages the escapement mechanism from the carriage rack to prevent damage to the mechanism and/or rack during transport of the typewriter. A restraining...
03/06/1984
4403879Carrier locking device
A carriage locking device is used for locking a transversely movable carrier in a typewriter to safeguard against damage when the typewriter is not in typing use, especially during shipping transport. The device includes a pair of blades operable between ...
09/13/1983
 
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