公开(公告)号：US06801477B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-05

申请号：US10319233

申请日：2002-12-13

Applicant: Alfred S. Braunberger

Inventor： Alfred S. Braunberger

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G04F1/005 ,  C02F2209/06 ,  C02F2209/44

Abstract: A timing device for visually indicating the passage of a duration of time is disclosed. The timing device comprises a lens, a base and an optical medium therebetween. The optical medium preferably comprises one or more materials, layers or components that chemically or electrochemically change the duration of time. The timing device preferably comprises an opaque layer positioned between the lens and the base, wherein the opaque layer is dissolved over the duration of time, thereby making the base visible through the lens. The timing device is preferably fabricated in parts with reactive regions which are configured to couple together to form an activated device. In further embodiments of the invention, the device comprises means to generate an audible signal when the duration of time has passed and/or thermosensor for actuating the device within a range of temperatures.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于可视地指示持续时间的通过的定时装置。 定时装置包括透镜，基底和光介质。 光学介质优选地包括化学或电化学改变持续时间的一种或多种材料，层或组分。 定时装置优选地包括位于透镜和基底之间的不透明层，其中不透明层在一段时间内溶解，从而使基部通过透镜可见。 定时装置优选地制造成具有被配置为耦合在一起以形成激活装置的反应性区域的部件。 在本发明的另外的实施例中，该装置包括当持续时间已经过去时产生可听见信号的装置和/或用于在一定温度范围内致动装置的热敏传感器。

公开(公告)号：US06795377B2

公开(公告)日：2004-09-21

申请号：US10127497

申请日：2002-04-23

Applicant: Christopher J. Gorden

Inventor： Christopher J. Gorden

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G04G13/028 ,  G04G15/00

Abstract: A personalized alarm clock allows a user to receive a predetermined audio and/or image signal, or to place a predetermined telephone call to a selected telephone number at a predetermined time. The personalized alarm clock is generally configured in the form of a portable entertainment device, such as a portable AM/FM radio and/or CD/DVD device. The personalized alarm clock includes at least one input device, at least one output device, at least one input port, at least one output port, at least one telephone jack, an automatic telephone dialer, a central processing unit, at least one memory device, and a power supply. The personalized alarm clock is configured with upper and lower housings connected together by a hinge.

Abstract translation: 个性化闹钟允许用户接收预定的音频和/或图像信号，或者在预定时间内对所选择的电话号码进行预定的电话呼叫。 个性化闹钟通常以便携式娱乐设备（诸如便携式AM / FM无线电和/或CD / DVD设备）的形式配置。 个性化闹钟包括至少一个输入设备，至少一个输出设备，至少一个输入端口，至少一个输出端口，至少一个电话插孔，自动电话拨号器，中央处理单元，至少一个存储设备 和电源。 个性化闹钟配置有通过铰链连接在一起的上部和下部壳体。

公开(公告)号：US06452871B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US08263825

申请日：1994-06-21

Applicant: Oscar Sotelo ,  Juan L. Guerrero

Inventor： Oscar Sotelo ,  Juan L. Guerrero

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G04G9/0076 ,  A01K5/0291

Abstract: A timer produces a signal on an output at lunar transit time and at one half daily lunar cycle past lunar transit time. The timer is connected to a feeder to distribute feed to wild or domestic animals such as mammals, fish or birds. The timer includes a crystal oscillator and means for counting the oscillations.

Abstract translation: 计时器在月球通过时间和月球通过时间之后每半个月通过一次输出信号。 定时器连接到馈线以将饲料分配给野生或家养动物，例如哺乳动物，鱼或鸟。 定时器包括晶体振荡器和用于对振荡进行计数的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06424599B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09457270

申请日：1999-12-08

Applicant: Albert F. Ditzig

Inventor： Albert F. Ditzig

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: A61J7/0436

Abstract: The bottle cap reminder device has a cap with an electronic counter means disposed within the cap. The electronic counter means progressively counts the time when activated and resets the time when deactivated. A power source preferably a battery provides the energy to run the electronic counter means. The power source is preferably housed within the electronic counter means and connected in circuit to the electronic counter means. A switching means is employed to activate and deactivate the electronic counter means. The switching means is comprised of a conductive contact lever connected in circuit to and extending from the electronic counter means, a conductive contact spring in conductive contact with the power source, and a conductive contact plate in conductive contact with the conductive contact spring.

Abstract translation: 瓶盖提醒装置具有设置在盖内的电子计数装置的盖。 电子计数器装置逐渐计数激活时间，并重新设置停用时间。 优选地，电池的电源提供能量以运行电子计数器装置。 电源优选地容纳在电子计数器装置内并且以电路方式连接到电子计数器装置。 采用切换装置来激活和停用电子计数器装置。 开关装置包括与电子计数器装置电路连接并从电子计数器装置延伸的导电接触杆，与电源导电接触的导电接触弹簧和与导电接触弹簧导电接触的导电接触板。

公开(公告)号：US06385133B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09489928

申请日：2000-01-24

Applicant: Norio Miyauchi

Inventor： Norio Miyauchi

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G04G21/02 ,  G01C17/30

Abstract: An electronic apparatus with an azimuth meter is capable of measuring an accurate azimuth and is made small even if one or a plurality of magnetized members for generating a magnetic field exists. Magnetic screen is provided for shielding an azimuth sensor from a magnetic field generated from a battery and a stepping motor. Moreover, when the stepping motor rests, an azimuth is measured, and rotor rest time and a direction of the magnetic field generated from a rotor are predicted based on rotor rotation starting time and a direction of a driving current flowing through a coil, and the measured azimuth is corrected according to the predicted result.

Abstract translation: 具有方位计的电子设备能够测量精确的方位角，并且即使存在用于产生磁场的一个或多个磁化构件也可以变小。 磁屏被提供用于屏蔽来自电池和步进电机产生的磁场的方位传感器。 此外，当步进电机静止时，测量方位角，并且基于转子旋转开始时间和流过线圈的驱动电流的方向来预测转子停止时间和从转子产生的磁场的方向，并且 根据预测结果对测得的方位进行校正。

公开(公告)号：US06373786B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09418591

申请日：1999-10-15

Applicant: Michael Kagan ,  Ian M. Solomon ,  Amir Genosar ,  Gil Sat

Inventor： Michael Kagan ,  Ian M. Solomon ,  Amir Genosar ,  Gil Sat

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G01K3/04 ,  B65D79/02

Abstract: The present invention provides a cap for a hermetically sealed container, said cap providing a visually observable indication of elapsed time from the opening of the seal of said container, said cap including means for releasing a chemical which effects a color change in a chamber formed therein, said chamber being provided with a transparent section for viewing the contents thereof and said released chemical effecting a cumulative color change of said section with time, the arrangement being such that manipulation of said cap to open said container and said seal effects activation of said releasing means.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于密封容器的盖子，所述盖子提供从所述容器的密封件的打开开始经过的时间的视觉可见的指示，所述盖子包括用于释放在其中形成的腔室中产生颜色变化的化学品的装置 所述腔室设置有用于观察其内容物的透明部分，并且所述释放的化学物质随时间影响所述部分的累积颜色变化，所述布置使得所述盖子打开所述容器和所述密封件的操作实现所述释放的激活 手段。

公开(公告)号：US06367967B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09454479

申请日：1999-12-03

Applicant: Hiroyuki Kojima ,  Makoto Okeya ,  Hiroshi Yabe ,  Noriaki Shimura ,  Joji Kitahara

Inventor： Hiroyuki Kojima ,  Makoto Okeya ,  Hiroshi Yabe ,  Noriaki Shimura ,  Joji Kitahara

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G04C9/00 ,  G04G19/00

Abstract: To reduce electric power consumed during the operation of adjusting the indication of time and reduce the time required for the time adjusting operation. Using a second hand driving motor and a hour/minute hand driving motor both capable of rotating in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions, the indication of time is adjusted by driving the second hand driving motor and the hour/minute hand driving motor at times different from each other. The hand driving method (hand driving direction) is determined on the basis of the time elapsed during the power saving mode measured by a time information adjusting part such that the hands are driven in a direction which results in a reduction in the power consumption or the adjusting time.

Abstract translation: 为了减少在操作期间消耗的电力来调整时间的指示并减少时间调整操作所需的时间。 使用能够沿顺时针方向和逆时针方向旋转的秒针驱动电动机和小时/分钟的手动驱动电动机，通过驱动秒针驱动电动机和小时/分针式手动电动机的时间不同而调整时间指示 彼此。 基于由时间信息调整部测量的省电模式中所经过的时间来确定手驱动方法（手驱动方向），使得手沿导致功率消耗降低的方向被驱动，或者 调整时间。

公开(公告)号：US06331965B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-18

申请号：US09184833

申请日：1998-11-02

Applicant: Yoshinori Sato ,  Katuo Suzuki ,  Osamu Ito ,  Yoshiichi Tokairin

Inventor： Yoshinori Sato ,  Katuo Suzuki ,  Osamu Ito ,  Yoshiichi Tokairin

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G04G21/04 ,  G04B37/0008 ,  G04B37/1486

Abstract: An wristwatch contains a time register mechanism within a watch case and an intervening member which contains a signal reception detecting/reporting device that detects/reports a signal received at a portable terminal. When there is a received signal at the portable terminal 1, respective lamps are turned on/off in accordance with a predetermined pattern. A device body which contains the signal reception detecting/reporting device, may be provided with a connector which is engaged at opposite ends with the device body.

Abstract translation: 手表包含表壳内的时间寄存器机构和包含检测/报告在便携式终端处接收的信号的信号接收检测/报告装置的中间构件。 当在便携式终端1处存在接收到的信号时，各个灯根据预定模式被打开/关闭。 包含信号接收检测/报告装置的设备主体可以设置有在与设备主体相对的端部接合的连接器。

公开(公告)号：US06317390B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09480524

申请日：2000-01-07

Applicant: Andrew Cardoza

Inventor： Andrew Cardoza

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: A61J7/0481 ,  A61J7/0418 ,  A61J7/0436

Abstract: A timed medication container for sounding an alarm when medication needs to be taken. The timed medication container includes a bottle for housing medication. A cap for removably closing the bottle has a top wall. The top wall has a top surface. Control circuitry is fixedly mounted in the top wall of the cap. The control circuitry is adapted for tracking elapsing time, subtraction, and activation of an alarm. The control circuitry comprises a microprocessor. A display displays information from the control circuitry. The display is mounted on the control circuitry. A surface of the display is generally flush with the top surface of the top wall. The display is operationally coupled to the control circuitry. A plurality of bores is in the top wall of the cap. A button for programming the control circuitry is in each of the bores in the cap. Each of the buttons is fixedly coupled to the control circuitry.

Abstract translation: 一个定时的药物容器，用于在需要服药时发出警报。 定时药物容器包括用于容纳药物的瓶子。 用于可拆卸地关闭瓶子的盖子具有顶壁。 顶壁有顶面。 控制电路固定地安装在盖的顶壁上。 控制电路适用于跟踪报警的时间，减法和激活。 控制电路包括微处理器。 显示器显示来自控制电路的信息。 显示器安装在控制电路上。 显示器的表面通常与顶壁的顶表面齐平。 显示器可操作地耦合到控制电路。 多个孔位于盖的顶壁中。 用于编程控制电路的按钮位于盖中的每个孔中。 每个按钮固定地耦合到控制电路。

公开(公告)号：US06301196B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09266171

申请日：1999-03-10

Applicant: Stephen W. Daniel

Inventor： Stephen W. Daniel

IPC: G04B4700

CPC classification number: G04G13/026 ,  A61J7/0454 ,  A61J7/0481

Abstract: A compact medication dispensing unit is disclosed consisting of a body forming a chamber with an open first end, a closed second end, a front, a back and at least two sides. A lid is hinged, preferably at the front of the body, to prevent access to the chamber. Dividers, either integral or removable, create multiple sub-chambers to separate medications. A securing member, such as a spring bias clip or a semi-rigid J-shaped clip, is affixed to the back of the body proximate the first end to maintain the vertical alignment of the ends. Programmable notification and display means enable a user to enter data and subsequently notify and display the entered data to the user. In another embodiment the interior chamber contains vertically oriented modules. The modules are rotatable within the interior chamber to open for accessibility and are preferably separated by rigidly affixed separators. The can rotate through use of a pivot member or a hinge. A stop member on each module prevents the modules from rotating beyond a predetermined amount. Closure members maintain the multiple modules within the interior chamber until released by a user. Springs, having sufficient force to push said module to an open position, can be affixed within the interior chamber proximate said module. Programmable notification and display means enable user entry of data and subsequently notifying and displaying the data to a user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种紧凑的药物分配单元，其包括形成具有敞开的第一端，封闭的第二端，前部，后部和至少两侧的腔室的主体。 盖子优选地铰接在主体的前部，以防止进入腔室。 分隔器，整体或可拆卸，创建多个子室分离药物。 诸如弹簧偏压夹或半刚性J形夹子的固定构件在靠近第一端附接到主体的后部，以保持端部的垂直对准。 可编程通知和显示装置使得用户能够输入数据，随后通知并显示输入的数据给用户。 在另一个实施例中，内室包含垂直定向的模块。 模块可在内部腔室内旋转以打开以便接近，并且优选地通过刚性固定的分离器分离。 可以通过使用枢轴构件或铰链旋转。 每个模块上的停止构件可防止模块旋转超过预定量。 封闭构件在室内保持多个模块，直到用户释放。 具有足够的力推动模块到打开位置的弹簧可以被固定在靠近所述模块的内部腔室中。 可编程通知和显示方式使用户能够输入数据，随后通知并显示数据给用户。