Patents Assigned to Pentalux Corporation
  • Timer control for television
    Patent number: 4588901
    Abstract: A device for regulating the maximum time a television or the like can be operated, comprising a first counter (19) that can be manually set by use of a key (24A) to set a switch (24) with a predetermined time period. A second counter (20) deducts the actual operating time of the television from the first counter. The device interrupts the power circuit to the television when the predetermined time period expires. The switch can be set to allow operation of the television without deducting time from the first counter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Pentalux Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Maclay, William A. Hewett