Abstract: A dose reminder device having a main body with electrical components held therein and a bottle-agnostic strap or detachable adapter for attaching the dose reminder device to bottles of varying shapes and sizes. The dose reminder device is registered and connected to a host server over a network via a programming application interface operating on a mobile device or a computer-based device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lid for a container holding a flowable substance which comprises a mounting portion to be attached to the container and an opening to remove the flowable substance from the container, whereas the opening is opened and closed by means of a slider which is connected to the lid and rotates around a vertical axis.

Abstract: A hub is formed with a lower extent having a first diameter, an intermediate extent having a second diameter, and a circular upper extent having a third diameter. A circular disk has an upper surface with indicia, a lower surface with an attachment component, and a hole with a diameter essentially equal to the second diameter for being received by the hub. A pointer has a first free end and a first securement ring having an interior diameter essentially equal to the third diameter and an exterior diameter essentially equal to the second diameter. The first securement ring is in sliding contact with the intermediate extent of the hub.

Abstract: A device (100) for determining an appropriately sized medical undergarment for a wearer includes a housing (101) and a wheel (102). A first body mass index factor alignment indicator (108) can be aligned with a first body mass index factor, such as weight of a wearer, thereby revealing color coded symbols (109) aligned with a plurality of second body mass factor alignment indicators (110). A user selects the appropriate size by determining which color is aligned with a second body mass factor alignment indicator of the wearer. An optional second side (205) of the device (100) can be used to determine an appropriate type of medical undergarment based upon urinary output, wearer mobility, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: An indicating device suitable for indicating a number of metered dosages of a substance that have been dispensed from or remain in a container. The indicating device includes at least one primary indicator member having primary dosage indicia, configured as numeric indicia, and a second indicator member having secondaiy dosage indicia, configured with at least two different colors. The primary and secondary indicator members are coaxially mounted. In one embodiment, a device for dispensing dosages of the substance also includes a dispenser housing and a container.

Abstract: A bookmark or promotional device comprises a plurality of pockets aligned side-by-side with the opening of the pocket being at the edge of the bookmark. The pockets contain advertising or other promotional material as inserts. The devices are produced in different versions for different audiences and are distributed through a variety of channels generally free of charge to customers.

Abstract: A pointing device adapted to allow a user to set a pointing arrow to point towards another location, such as a city in another country. The pointing arrow is adapted to not point in a direction along the surface of the earth but to point accurately through the Earth. An apparatus including a pointing device and a calculation portion adapted to allow the user to determine how to point the pointing arrow towards the desired location. The calculation portion may include an electronic device and may include the use of a global computer network.

Abstract: An indicator for a powder or fluid dispenser device, the indicator including an indicator system and said indicator system comprising: a cover (1) provided with a viewing window (60); a first indicator element (2) that turns about an axis, said first indicator element (2) including first indicator means (120, 121); a second indicator element (5) that turns about an axis, said second indicator element (5) including second indicator means (50); and an interconnection element (3) that interconnects said first and second indicator elements (2, 5), in such a manner that it is the indicator means (120, 121; 50) of one of said two indicator elements (2, 5) that are visible initially in said viewing window (60) up to a predetermined number of actuations, after which it is the indicator means (50; 120, 121) of the other of said two indicator elements (2, 5) that become visible in the viewing window.

Abstract: An information tracking device has a bottom disk, a middle marker element, a top disk, and a locking element. The bottom disk has a top surface and a perimeter with a first plurality of information indicia imprinted on the top surface adjacent the perimeter. The middle marker has a marking element. The top disk includes an upper surface with a second plurality of information indicia imprinted on the upper surface. The locking element releasably locks the bottom disk, the middle marker, and the top disk together such that the middle marker indicates a selected one of the first plurality of information indicia and a selected one of the second plurality of information indicia.

Abstract: A reminder device can be attached to the bottom of a medicine container that has a cap. The reminder device has an indicator rotatably mounted on a base in order to rotate and indicate a scheduled event. The base adhesively or frictionally engages the bottom of the container opposite the cap. The base may have an opening for engaging the bottom of the medicine container. Along some transverse plane within the opening, the opening may be shaped to engage the container along most of its periphery. A user can adjust the indicator on the base to indicate a scheduled event when medicine is ingested.

Abstract: A switch device includes a substantially disk-shaped operator; a substantially ring-shaped indicator provided between the operator and the light emitting elements disposed below the operator; and a visible portion formed in the center of an inner periphery of the operator. Since the indicator carrying indications of equipment functions in characters, symbols, figures or the like is formed separately from the operator, the indications will never turn sideways or upside down owing to the rotation of the operator.

Abstract: A bookmark or promotional device comprises a plurality of pockets aligned side-by-side with the opening of the pocket being at the edge of the bookmark. The pockets contain advertising or other promotional material as inserts. The devices are produced in different versions for different audiences and are distributed through a variety of channels generally free of charge to customers.

Abstract: A game scoreboard for displaying game scores of two opponents, which scoreboard comprises front and rear panels with multiple scoring discs mounted on each of the panels, such that the discs may be overlapped to minimize the size of the scoreboard and optimize game score digits displayed on the front side of the discs.

Abstract: A reminder device can be attached to the bottom of a medicine container that has a cap. The reminder device has an indicator rotatably mounted on a base in order to rotate and indicate a scheduled event. The base adhesively or frictionally engages the bottom of the container opposite the cap. The base may have an opening for engaging the bottom of the medicine container. Along some transverse plane within the opening, the opening may be shaped to engage the container along most of its periphery. A user can adjust the indicator on the base to indicate a scheduled event when medicine is ingested.

Abstract: A two-sided, multi-sport scoring banner 30 consisting of a plurality of flexible scoring elements 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D sandwiched between a front face 32 and a back face 34. A set of scoring symbols 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D selectively positioned and uniformly spaced upon the scoring element to allow the score of a competitive event to be displayed through a plurality of windows 48, 50, 52, 54 formed into the front and back faces of the scoring banner. A plurality of utility storage pockets 90, a plurality of equipment storage loops 110 and a plurality of hooks 120 attached to the scoring banner to facilitate the organization of a variety of sport equipment items. A team insignia 74, a home and visitor title 76, 78 and a plurality of advertisement signs 130 printed on or attached to the scoring banner's two faces. In one embodiment a plurality of linear pockets 60, 62, 64, 66 are included within the scoring banner to facilitate the use and storage of a plurality of ground stakes or rods 58.

Abstract: A disc or like article (10, 115, 119) rotatable by drive means, such as a compact disc for use with a computer, includes indication means (12, 110, 120) which, when the disc is rotated at or above a predetermined angular velocity, provide an indication that rotation has occurred, which indication can be important if the disc contains confidential information. The indication device can be a tube formed with two enclosures separated by a breakable membrane (15, 16, 112, 122), a colored liquid/gel (17, 111 121) being in one enclosure and passing into the second enclosure, by breaking the membrane, when the disc is spun, thereby providing a visual indication thereafter of the spinning having occurred The invention also relates to such an indication means, per se, for after-fitting to a disc recorded on by spinning, and to a method of producing a disc with said indication means.

Abstract: A display is disclosed as having a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The third panel is retained by and between the first and second panels in a manner in which at least part of the third panel is exposed. An indicia is printed on the exposed part of the third panel which includes an integrally formed detachable portion which is fixably connectable to one of the first and second panels and which provides a bearing surface upon which the third panel rotates. The first and second panels are adhered to one another in a manner to permit rotation of the third panel member there between.

Abstract: The present invention provide a tennis scoring apparatus wherein a scoreboard will have a baseplate having at least a pair of windows extending therethrough and a pair of scoring wheels with numerals displayed thereon in numerical order from 1 to 8 rotatably attached to the baseplate such that as the scoring wheel is rotated about its attachment to the baseplate the numerals displayed on the scoring wheels will successively appear in the windows. Thus, as a point is scored by a player during the game, the appropriate player's scoring wheel can be rotated such that the correct number of points is showing through the window.

Abstract: The test includes a test panel placed between and rotatably secured to a cover and a rear panel. The cover has two windows located adjacent each other. Located adjacent the periphery of the test panel are twelve labels. Below each label is a set of choices. When the cover is placed over the test panel and secured thereto the first set of choices and label should be aligned with their respective windows. To use the test, the person scratches the label located above the first set of choices and then immediately sniffs the label. The person then chooses the item which most closely corresponds with what he/she smells and marks it by darkening the circle located adjacent his/her choice. Once all of the labels have been smelled and the choices marked, the test panel is rotated once more. The correctly marked choices will appear in openings formed on the cover.

Abstract: A rotary direction indicator provided for use with a rotating element which causes the rotation of an associated member. The rotary direction indicator has an internally compliant body fixed in a normal to a central axis which has formed thereon a pair of arrows which appear to be three-dimensional moving in a clockwise direction. One of the three-dimensional arrows appears to plunge into the surface of the body while the other of three-dimensional arrows appear to rise out of the surface of the body thereby providing a visual indication of a correspondence between the direction of rotation of the rotary element and the movement of the associated member.

Abstract: A rotatable dial, with first and second windows, mounted on top of a container closure cap; imprinted first set of information on top of the cap positioned to be sequentially viewable throughout its entire range through the first window upon indexed rotation of the dial; imprinted second set of information on top of the cap positioned to be sequentially viewable throughout its entire range through the second window when the first window is set to view a bit of the first set of information; and the second set of information is dependently related to the first set of information.

Abstract: A baseball score keeping device including a housing having a generally kidney-shaped configuration defined by a top wall, a bottom wall, and a surrounding side wall. The housing is sized to fit comfortably within a person's hand. The top wall has a plurality of windows formed therein. The windows have corresponding function labels. The function labels relate to the game of baseball. The side wall has a plurality of openings therein corresponding with the windows. A plurality of wheels are rotatably disposed within the openings in the surrounding side wall of the housing. The wheels have an upper surface, a lower surface, and a peripheral side wall. The peripheral side wall is knurled. The upper surface has a series of escalating numbers disposed thereon inwardly of the peripheral side wall. The numbers are individually viewable within the windows of the housing.

Abstract: A contact lens case for tracking as time of use for both a left and right contact lens. The case includes a base having a top side; a left side cup and right side cup positioned on the top side of the base each receiving a respective one of the left and right contact lenses; a left side timing mechanism for indicating a month and date related to use of the left contact lens; and a right side timing mechanism for indicating a month and date related to use of the right contact lens. The left and right side timing mechanisms may each include a digital display indicating a month and date related to use of the left and right contact lenses, respectively. Alternatively, the left and right timing mechanisms may each include a month and date wheel rotatably secured to the base for providing a month and date related to a respective contact lens. The rotatable month and date wheels of the left and right timing mechanisms each include a locking mechanism for preventing unwanted rotation of the wheels.

Abstract: A container cap for a beverage or food container includes a main body having a threaded portion for engagement with a neck of a container, and a rotary disk mounted on the main body by engagement between a protrusion extending from the center of an upper surface of the main body and a slotted retaining member provided at a center of the underside of the rotary disk. The upper surface of the main body is provided with a plurality of marks and at least one window is provided in the rotary disk so that, as the rotary disk is rotated, selected ones of said plurality of marks can be made to appear in said at least one window.

Abstract: Display devices are disclosed using a display surface through which are seen a plurality of indicating elements. The indicating elements have an axis parallel to the display surface and are provided with at least two information display faces preferably of different colors. The indicating elements are provided with permanent magnets and are rotatable about axes which allow alternative faces of the indicating elements to be viewed through the display surface. Locking elements are provided so that the indicating elements are maintained with one of the information carrying faces aligned with the display surface. The arresting elements may include a permanent magnet. The arrangement is particularly applicable for manually-controlled signal display devices.

Abstract: A position indicating valve wheel (1) having a digit ring (28) in rotating communication with an intermediate wheel (35), both of which are rotatably mounted in a wheel house (1). A driver (51) secured to a flange (48) of a decimal ring (40) which is also rotatably mounted in the wheel house (1). The driver (51) being engageable with the intermediate wheel (35) once every full rotation of the wheel house (1). A resilient collar (49) extending from the flange (48) and engageable with the wheel house (1). An exposed surface (29) of the digit ring (28) and an exposed flange (41) of the decimal ring (40) being located adjacent windows (20, 21) provided in the wheel house (1). A concentric sleeve (43) extended from the decimal ring and releasably mounted to a valve top piece (44).

Abstract: A perpetual calendar has a top sheet member having several viewing apertures formed therein. The top sheet displays on a top surface thereof in seven vertical columns the dates of the month from one to twenty-eight. One of the apertures is positioned to display up to three additional dates of the month after the numeral 28. An intermediate substrate layer is disposed beneath the top sheet and is rotatably mounted thereto. This substrate displays on a top surface thereof data for indicating days of the week, which is displayable through one of the apertures. A bottom substrate or sheet is disposed beneath the intermediate substrate and is rotatably mounted with respect to the other two substrates or sheets. This substrate layer displays on a top surface thereof the 12 months of the year and also month ending date or dates for months having more than 28 days.

Abstract: A device to indicate the application of a non-rotative force, having particular utility in recording the dispensing of a push-down activated aerosol medication dispenser. A non-rotative force on an outer cover is translated into a rotation of an indicator wheel relative to the outer cover by a set of flexible pawls engaged with a set of teeth. The pawls depress and thereby extend circumferentially when the applied force flexes them to effect a rotation of the teeth. Suitable means indicate the relative rotation of the teeth such as a window in the outer cover through which is visible indicia on the indicator wheel. The device may also include means to resist its operation by a child.

Abstract: A display (100) provides reversible contrasting indicia (112, 114) in order to accommodate an increased number of easily distinguishable indicia on the display. The display provides a first contrast mode (200) in which one set of indicia (112) become visually more prominent than another set (114) and a second contrast mode (300) in which the contrast of the first contrast mode is reversed. Selecting between the first and second contrast modes (200, 300) is controlled by backlighting of the display (100).

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a diet aid device, including: apparatus to indicate a net calorie intake goal; apparatus to indicate remaining calories to reach the goal; and apparatus to decrease the remaining calories to reach the goal as calories are consumed.

Abstract: A device for assigning numbers to products having casings, such as electronic calculators, has at least two digit wheels, each preferably having digits 0 through 9. One of the digit wheels is transparent, while the other may be opaque, with a light background. The digits on each of the two wheels are offset from radial lines such that two-digit numbers can be made with selected digits juxtaposed. If three digit wheels are included the tens wheel has digits centered on radial lines. The casing of the product to be numbered has a number viewing window and an internal peg on which the digit wheels are held and can be rotated for adjustment, as well as at least one peg or pin for engaging registry holes to align and maintain the digit wheels in proper position. In a preferred embodiment the digit wheels are manipulated to the proper number by removing the back from the casing.

Abstract: A device to indicate the application of a non-rotative force, having particular utility in recording the dispensing of a push-down activated aerosol medication dispenser. A non-rotative force on an outer cover is translated into a rotation of an indicator wheel relative to the outer cover by a set of flexible pawls engaged with a set of teeth. The pawls depress and thereby extend circumferentially when the applied force flexes them to effect a rotation of the teeth. Suitable means indicate the relative rotation of the teeth such as a window in the outer cover through which is visible indicia on the indicator wheel. The device may also include means to resist its operation by a child.

Abstract: A device for indicating the status of a refrigerant storage tank and its contents. Three indicia bearing disks are separately mounted for rotation to the indicator. Each disk is divided into a plurality of annular sectors such that partial rotations of each disk expose successive sectors to view through windows in the display panel. A first disk bears indicia to display the type of refrigerant in the tank. A second disk bears indicia to display the recycle status of the refrigerant in the tank. A third disk bears indicia to display the intended disposition of the contents of the tank. A shaft is inserted through a central portion of each of the disks. Each shaft extends into apertures on the display panel and the backing plate located on the axes of rotation of the disks. A notch is provided on the periphery of each disk at the juncture of adjacent sectors.

Abstract: A device to indicate the application of a non-rotative force, having particular utility in recording the dispensing of a push-down activated aerosol medication dispenser. A non-rotative force on an outer cover is translated into a rotation of an indicator wheel relative to the outer cover by a set of flexible pawls engaged with a set of teeth. The pawls depress and thereby extend circumferentially when the applied force flexes them to effect a rotation of the teeth. Suitable means indicate the relative rotation of the teeth such as a window in the outer cover through which is visible indicia on the indicator wheel. The device may also include means to resist its operation by a child.

Abstract: A reminder device with circular dials similar to the face of a clock for pill and medicine containers is adapted for attaching to a pill bottle or other container. The rotatable dials may be manually set to indicators showing the weekday, date and time for taking a pill or other medicinal dose. The reminder device is disposable and may be pinned to the bottle top or other medicine container or temporarily affixed by means of an adhesive.

Abstract: A device for marking a page of a book and for indicating the number of such page comprising a first sheet of thin rigid opaque plastic material formed in a generally rectangular configuration with long parallel side edges and short parallel upper and lower edges. A second sheet of thin rigid opaque plastic material is formed in a generally rectangular configuration with long parallel side edges and short parallel upper and lower edges, the first of the sheets being formed with a plurality of equally spaced rectangular windows formed between the longitudinal center line of the sheet and a second long edge. A plurality of transparent rigid opaque plastic circular disks are provided, each of the disks being formed with the numbers 0 through 9 adjacent to its periphery for sequentially being positioned adjacent to the windows.

Abstract: A cooktop includes a cooking surface preferably having a plurality of cooking locations. A cooktop frame to be inserted into a kitchen work counter surrounds the cooking surface and has a frame leg protruding above the cooking surface. The frame leg has an outer leg surface extending downward in the inserted position of the cooktop. Control devices for the cooking locations are disposed at least on the frame leg. The control devices include at least one operating device disposed on the outer leg surface of the frame leg.

Abstract: A medicine reminder device for a medicine container is provided and consists of a mechanism for removably attaching a housing having a clock face thereon to the medicine container. Hour and minute hands are pivotally mounted to the clock face so that a person can manually move the hour and minute hands to indicate the time medicine must be taken from the medicine container.

Abstract: A timing device for association with a conventional coffee decanter wherein the device comprises a collar for mounting on the neck of the decanter and a tab extending from the collar and mounting an adjustable timing device for indicating time of placement of a fresh brew into the decanter and/or time when the brew is stale and should be discarded.

Abstract: A video cassette recorder index device is provided and consists of a plurality of drums that are manually rotatable vertically within a housing. Indicia is printed onto tops of the drums so that a portion of the indicia can be viewed through small window openings in the top wall of the housing. The indicia will indicate the title, tape number and place where the counter of the recorder stopped for video cassette tapes.

Abstract: A timing device for association with a conventional coffee decanter wherein the device comprises a collar for mounting on the neck of the decanter and a tab extending from the collar and mounting an adjustable timing device for indicating time of placement of a fresh brew into the decanter and/or time when the brew is stale and should be discarded.

Abstract: The device comprises two circular discs each having indicia and an arrow on each outer surface and on each inner surface having a c-shaped wall with an opening and a central body having front and back faces, each face provided with an arrow located centrally of and adjacent to an opening of a c-shaped wall extending from each face of the body. The c-shaped wall of each disc is designed to be inserted into each c-shaped wall on the central body, also each c-shaped wall of each disc is provided with a frictional element to hold the assembled device together when the discs are rotatably mounted to the body, this frictional element also serves as a locking element after manual rotation of the discs for the alignment of any selected indicia or arrow on the outer surface of each disc with the arrow on the central body. Once the device is assembled two coinholders exist, one on the front face of the body and the other on the back face of the body.

Abstract: An information recording device containing a body in the form of a thin plate having at least one and preferably three wheel wells rotatably receiving an alpha wheel, numeric wheel and a color coded wheel. The first two wheels are mounted in wheel wells formed in the top surface of the body and have portions extending past one of the side edges of the body positioned under windows in the top cover exposing a single letter or number. The third wheel is mounted in a wheel well formed in the bottom surface of the body--overlapping and underlying the first two wheel wells--and also has a portion extending past the other edge of the body. The third wheel contains color segments viewed by window apertures formed in the body and the bottom cover plate covering the other surface of the third wheel. Each wheel well has a rear hollow recess and a flexure cavity thus formed. A flexure strip bridges the cavity behind the line of circumference of the well.

Abstract: A gauge for indicating measurements including a dial plate provided with measurement scales, a central rotating shaft and an indicating plate. The dial plate is disposed in front of the indicating plate, with an arcuate slot opening formed in the dial plate so that a corresponding arcuate colored band provided on the indicating plate may be seen through the opening for unobstructed viewing of measured results as the indicating plate is driven by the shaft. The indicating plate may also be provided with an indicator which extends through the opening to prevent obstruction of the measurement scales during use.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garment wear monitor for recording the number of times an article of clothing is worn. The monitor is removably or permanently affixed to a clothing hanger, or is removably affixed to the garment directly. Each time the garment is worn the garment wear monitor is advanced by one number manually or automatically. The garment wear monitor may also display the date on which the garment was last cleaned. A threshold indicator serves to remind the user to have the garment cleaned when a predetermined number of wearings have taken place. The garment wear monitor may display the number of wearings and the date of last cleaning by a mechanically movable scale or by an electronic digital display.

Abstract: An easily manipulable hand operable device for use in visualization of relative orientations for steering operations to a final azimuth orientation in homing of a fluid craft having an axis of symmetry and guidance system in making an approach in the homing. Three coaxial indicator discs are used.

Abstract: A storeroom bin marker which includes a base member having indicia thereon, and a rotatable view blocking member which can be selectively rotated to cover some, all, or none of the indicia, to thereby indicate the supply or reorder status of a stocked item. The base member has front and top panels at right angles with respect to each other, and is designed to fit over the front and top edges of a storage shelf. The bin marker has mounting holes in its front and top panels which can be used, with an elastic cord member, to secure the bin marker to wire shelves; or which can be used with screws to secure the bin marker to a solid shelf. Alternatively, the bin marker can be adhesively mounted to solid shelves. The front panel of the bin marker is provided with a pair of parallel, spaced apart bin label retainers for releasably holding a replaceable bin label.

Abstract: A navigational aid including a color coded display of all significant information regarding the location and operation of sequenced radio beacons within a selected geographical area and a disc type indicator for selectively revealing information regarding a particular beam while masking information relating to all other beams.

Abstract: A device for keeping a golf score comprises two flat panels fastened to provide a space in between. The first face is equipped with nine horizontal slots, numbered 1 to 9 and the second face an equal number of slots numbered 10 to 18 representing the holes on a golf course. Indicating runners or slides operate in these slots which are equipped with stops providing spaces and numbers from 0 to 10 for each slot representing the number of strokes per hole. Indicating slots are of novel construction so as to be easily moveable and yet may be readily arrested and held in place opposite the number corresponding to the strokes taken by the player. Numbered wheels are provided for totalizing the score as the game progresses.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus for adjusting the scale and range of D'Arsonval pointer-type meters providing an uncluttered accurate readout particularly adapted for compact hand-held meters. Display wheels imprinted with numerals for a plurality of different scales are provided enabling the user to set, by manual rotation of a drive gear engaging a ring gear one of a plurality of desired ranges. The invention also provides for the simultaneous automatic selection or interconnection of circuit elements for driving the meter movement in accordance with the selected range.