Abstract: An analog electronic timepiece having a function by use of which a plurality of predetermined times as well as a mode change can be visually informed so that they are easily understood by hand movement and sound generation. When a judgement circuit judges a predetermined condition of the timepiece, such as time coincidence with a preset alarm time and/or mode change, the judgement circuit outputs a starting signal of the hand movement and sound generation. An information signal generation circuit produces timing signals for driving the hands and generating sound in response to the starting signal. An information signal generating circuit outputs an operation generation signal to a motor driving circuit and/or a sound signal generating circuit according to preselected numbers of hand movement operation steps and frequencies of sound generation read out from an information operation storing circuit.

Abstract: The present invention is an electronic device or chronometer for use by women of various ages to monitor their menstrual, ovulation and menopausal cycles. The chronometer displays information relating to a woman's menstrual cycle readily useful to the woman, including the dates of her last and next menstrual cycles, the number of days that have elapsed since the last menstrual cycle, and the next ovulation day. If desired, the day(s) a woman expects PMS can also be displayed, such as for those who severely experience the associated symptoms.

Abstract: An educational clock assembly includes a clock mechanism, a circular face plate, and a fastening ring. The circular face plate is formed of a plurality of modular pieces and has a central receiving hole into which the clock mechanism is press-fitted, a plurality of first grooves which are spaced angularly and equally on the circumference of the face plate. Each of the first grooves has a hour-piece which engages detachably in the first groove and which bears a hour numeral. The fastening ring engages around the circumference of the face plate in order to bind the modular pieces together. The inner periphery of the fastening ring has a plurality of second grooves. Each of the second grooves is aligned radially with a corresponding one the first grooves of the face plate and has a minute-piece which engages detachably in the second groove and which bears a minute numeral.

Abstract: An electronic device with a display having a light source, such as an electroluminescent element, becomes easier to see and is reduced in size and power consumption when a single boosting element is used for selectively driving the light source and an additional element, such as an alarm. A sound generating circuit charges and discharges with a boosted voltage a charge boosting element, such as a piezoelectric element, in accordance with a control signal supplied by an alarm signal generating circuit. A light source disable circuit discriminates when a signal is being output by an alarm signal generating circuit, and disables a boosting circuit and a discharge circuit used for driving the light source, respectively.

Abstract: Apparatus for the display of time, which includes a support frame and a driven gear having external teeth mounted to the support frame. The apparatus further includes a rigid annular member with internal teeth for engagement with the external teeth of the driven gear.

Abstract: A sundial gnomon including a first surface having a plurality of parallel first surface apertures transmissive to light and through which a plurality of sunbeams pass, and a second surface having a plurality of second surface segment apertures for regulating the passage of sunbeams passing through the plurality of first surface apertures. The plurality of second surface segment apertures are arranged in a plurality of stencil patterns, each stencil pattern including a plurality of second surface segment apertures. The plurality of second surface segment apertures are configured to cause sunbeams passing through the plurality of first surface apertures to be incident upon second surface segment apertures of only one stencil pattern at a given time. Thus, sunbeams passing through the two surfaces will display the hour of the day. Preferably, the gnomon includes a second set of surfaces having apertures therein through which sunbeams pass to respectively display portions of an hour such as 10 minute intervals.

Abstract: A watch has a watch case, a module mounted in the watch case, a dial secured to the watch case, and a shield for shielding the dial. The dial has an extending portion outwardly extending from the dial. The dial is secured to the watch case, and the shield is secured to the dial.

Abstract: A digital sundial displays the current solar time in digits, words, or pictures. Two closely-spaced parallel masks project different images depending on the angular position of the sun in the following way: The first mask, a regular array of thin vertical slits, casts a striped light pattern onto the second mask. This light pattern is independent of the height of the sun. The second mask is composed of narrow stripes of the digits, words, or pictures to be displayed. The striped pattern of sunlight cast by the first mask illuminates exactly those stripes of the second mask corresponding to the image representing the current time. The light shining through both masks is projected onto a translucent viewing screen mounted closely behind the second mask, which results in a digital display of the time. A plate of light-refracting material can be inserted between the two masks, effectively linearizing the motion of the light pattern cast onto the second mask.

Abstract: A timepiece having a plurality of plates (12, 14, 16) in place of the standard hour, minute and second's hands, printed with patterns of open and opaque areas (52). As these plates rotate, novel and stimulating visual effects in the form of multiple moire images (54) are produced. Optional internal illumination (38) enhances the moire images. Some patterns consist primarily of a series of angular linear shapes, that have an alternating sequence of approximately.360.degree./N=Y and L+Y=X,where N represents the desired number of concentric ring segments, which may be any integer, Y represents the resulting rotation angle, L represents the selected initial angled line pattern which may be any angle from 0.degree. to 360.degree. and X represents a rotated angled line pattern for a contiguous segment, this contiguous segment is located counter-clockwise contiguously to the selected segment.

Abstract: In an electronic appliance equipped with an electronic wristwatch equipped with a sensor, a trend in various variations such as temperatures, altitude and waterdepths can be visually and intuitively recognized. In the electronic appliance, measurement data constructed of plural digits are acquired in response to output signals from the sensor. The upper digit data among the plural digits of measurement data are digitally displayed by way of an electronic/optical digital display unit, e.g., an LCD display, whereas the lower digit data among the plural digits of measurement data except for the plural digits are displayed by way of either a pointer type display unit, or an electronic/optical analog display unit, e.g., a meter.

Abstract: A timepiece is included in a marble which is rotatably mounted on a watchcase. The marble is easily removed from the watchcase to be usable in all games that require a marble. The timepiece may be a liquid crystal diode (LCD) movement which is encompassed between two half sections of the marble which are threadingly secured together. The marble is placed in a recess on the face of the watchcase and secured in place by a removably mounted semi-spherical shaped lens. The lens has an opening through which a surface of the marble is exposed for rotation of the marble in all directions. The marble is rotated by a finger of the watch wearer contacting the marble and spinning the marble as the marble is held in place by the lens. At least one portion of the marble is transparent to allow viewing of the time from the LCD watch movement. The transparent portion of the marble may include a magnifying lens so as to enlarge the digital display of the LCD watch movement.

Abstract: Tooth brushing timer device for presenting an amusing visual representation of the time required for a child to brush his or her teeth. The timer device comprises a housing, a static character face disposed at the front of the housing, and a visual indicator disposed behind the face. The face includes an aperture at the mouth region of the face so that a teeth portion of the visual indicator is visible through the aperture. The teeth portion of the visual indicator is capable of showing a white color for representing clean teeth and a non-white color, such as off-white or yellow, for representing non-clean teeth. Preferably, the visual indicator includes an hour glass timer, a liquid crystal display or a rotary timer. When the timer device is activated, the teeth portion animates a gradual transition from a non-white color to a white color for a predetermined period of time. In addition, the timer device may stand alone or include one or more compartments for bathroom amenities.

Abstract: A unitary clock and picture frame. The clock and the area for receiving the picture occupy the same space within the frame. The clock movement housing is located between a transparent front panel and a rear panel of the frame. A drive stem assembly for receiving hand members extends outwardly from the movement housing through an opening in the transparent front panel, and hand members are attached to the outer portion of the drive stem assembly. Non-numeric hour indicia forming a clock face are located on said transparent front panel and have a configuration such that they continue to constitute a readable clock face when the transparent front panel is either rotated, reversed, or both rotated and reversed, thereby permitting the clock face to be located at any one of several predetermined locations depending upon its relationship to a picture to be inserted into the frame.

Abstract: A multiple display analog timepiece provided with a digital display (17) within the face (18) or watch crystal (13) of the timepiece (10) for displaying digital data (22), wherein the digital data (22) may be viewed without obstruction by the hands of the analog timepiece (10). The analog timepiece (10) includes an analog display (11) having at least two hands above the face (18) and below the watch crystal (13) of the timepiece; a digital display (17) within the face (18) or watch crystal (13) for visually presenting digital data (22); and motors (54) for selectively moving the hands between the position indicating the time and a read data position away from the digital data (22) when the digital data (22) is displayed on the digital display (17). The timepiece (10) may also include a radio frequency receiving device for receiving messages to be displayed as digital data (22).

Abstract: A display and method for depicting the passage of time by selectively and progressively filling predetermined areas, each area representing hours, minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds respectively. The areas may be of any shape or combination of shapes. The portion of the area that is filled represents that portion of an hour, minute, second or tenth of second that has passed. The areas may be normally dark in which case filling illuminates the area. Areas may be normally light in which case filling darkens the area. The areas may be any visually perceptible medium capable of changing light intensity or color including discharge tubes, light emitting diodes, liquid crystal displays, fiber optic bundles, or hologram images. The areas may be arranged in unconventional and discontinuous patterns and incorporated into a wide variety of objects.

Abstract: A dial train of a clock is suspended by a plurality of lines. The arbors of the dial train are pivotally coupled permitting the dial train shape to change as the suspension is altered. These new features result in a dial train that is hung rather than placed which permits the dial train to be viewed and enjoyed from a completely new perspective.

Abstract: An alarm clock simulates a fishing reel mounted on a fishing rod. The sound it makes simulates the reel clicker sound made by a fishing reel when a fish strikes and pulls line off the reel. This is a more pleasant and welcome sound to a fisherman. The clock is provided with an alarm on/off control that works in the same manner as the clicker on/off control on a reel. The sound volume control simulates the handle and star drag of a reel. The overall result is an alarm clock that looks, feels and sounds like a fishing reel.

Abstract: The invention concerns an analogue display timepiece.This timepiece comprises means for processing at least one decimal number having several figures corresponding to a period of time required to elapse before the activation of an alarm, and it is characterized in that it comprises a first display system (S1) cooperating with a first hand (H) to indicate selectively the order or significance of said figures, and a second display system (S2) cooperating with a second hand (MN) to indicate the value of the figure whose order or significance is indicated by the first hand (H).

Abstract: The alarm clock is formed of time indicating hands (3), alarm hands (4), and an alarm setting device (202, 204, 205, and 207); wherein the alarm setting device is provided with an alarm section (200) which works to stop the movement of alarm hands when the alarm setting device is in the alarm-set condition, and works to move the alarm hands in synchronous motion with the time indicating hands when the alarm setting device is in the non-alarm-set condition. This structure allows the wearer to instantly distinguish the alarm-set condition from the non-alarm-set condition.

Abstract: A timepiece has movable indicator hands for the analog display of current time. An ambient state, such as ambient light intensity, presence of a person in a room, or infrared radiation is sensed. Whether or not time indication is necessary is determined depending on the ambient state. If it is determined that the ambient state indicates that time indication is not necessary, then the movement of the indicator hands is stopped to conserve energy and reduce noise. When the ambient state indicates that time indication is necessary, the position of the indicator hands is adjusted from a stop position to a position indicative of current time.

Abstract: An electronic timepiece includes the function of indicating the current time and a plurality of other different functions. Data provided by at least one of the plurality of other different functions is displayed by the turning of a pointer with a pointer display control unit within a predetermined range of angles. Data provided by at least one of the other functions is displayed on an electro-optical display. While data provided by the at least one of the other functions is being displayed on the electro-optical display, a function designating control unit moves the pointer to a predetermined position outside the predetermined range of angles to indicate the at least one of the function.

Abstract: An analog timepiece that has a dominating large minute area surrounding a smaller hour inner circle area. The minute outer band area is divided into 2 hemispheres: the right hemisphere starting at the "o'clock" word on top, swing downward "after" around to the "half-past" word and arrow mark below, swinging upward "to or of" to the same "o'clock" word--thus completing the 60 minute band circle. Each of the two hemispheres will be a different but compatible color or shading from the other. The minute numbers in the one hemisphere will be the same size and type as the numbers in the other hemisphere, but of a different compatible color or shading (as blue and green, dark green and light green). The numbers in each hemisphere will begin next to "o'clock" and arrow with the number 5 appearing first in both hemispheres. Then using the multiples of 5, the numbers 5,10,15,20,25,30 will follow appropriately in both hemispheres with the number 30 shared at the bottom by both hemispheres.

Abstract: A structural graphic display has one or more first generally transparent surfaces with reversed images superposed thereon juxtaposed to a reflective surface such that the reversed image may be viewed as a reflection in the reflective surface. The display may be either purely an ornamental device, or may be utilized in lamps, desk accessories, greeting cards, or clocks as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A timepiece combines benefits of analog and digital displays in a format that is both easy to read and precise. The face of the timepiece includes a plurality of selectably displayable LCD numbers spaced about its periphery. Driving circuitry activates certain of the numbers to provide digital readouts of the hour and the minute along the periphery of the face at the angular positions conventionally corresponding thereto. Simulated analog hands can be provided as well. At 3:37, for example, the numbers 3 and 37 are activated on the periphery of the timepiece off the ends of the simulated hour and minute hands, respectively. The angular positioning of the activated peripheral numbers provides a readily discerned spatial impression of time; the numerals themselves provide digital accuracy.

Abstract: A driving device has a stepping motor for reciprocatively rotationally driving a decorative rotary member. A memory circuit stores a data table on the basis on which the operation timing of the stepping motor is determined. A control circuit controls the application of actuation pulses to the stepping motor on the basis of the data stored in the memory circuit. The data table is made up of numeric values representative of the inter-pulse spacing of the actuation pulses, the inter-pulse spacing being selected such that the rotational speed of the rotary decorative member varies in conformity with a sine curve or the rotation angle of the decorative rotary member varies in conformity with a secant function.

Abstract: Apparatus for displaying data such as time or weight samples, comprising a data generator means, a pseudorandom number generator, a function generator for generating modified data samples functionally related to the original data samples and the pseudorandom numbers, and display means for displaying the modified data. The function generator may be an adder, for example. The data may represent time, weight, or another quantity.

Abstract: A combined timepiece and identification device (10, 50) contains personal identification and/or medical information about the person wearing the device. The device includes a housing (13, 51) in which first and second panels (30, 31 or 58, 59) are hingedly mounted for movement between closed positions stored in the housing and exposed positions generally parallel to one another outside the housing at opposite ends thereof. One of the panels carries a piece of microfilm (38, 60) containing the information, and the other panel carries a lens (39, 61) adapted to focus on the microfilm when the panels are in their opened positions outside the housing. The timepiece (11, 50) comprises an openable cover (20, 63) for the housing so that the panels are enclosed and protected when the cover is closed. Springs (36, 37 or 71, 72) urge the panels toward their opened, unfolded positions when the cover is opened.

Abstract: The invention concerns a timepiece. Such timepiece exhibits at least two selectable modes of operation, a first referred to as time and a second referred to as nontime, and it comprises at least one hours hand (h) and one minutes hand (m) capable of being independently actuated by motor means (18, 20), electronic management means (22) for said modes of operation and an external control organ capable of operating on said management means, such timepiece being characterized in that it includes visual means for signalling entry into the non-time mode of operation, such signalling means being formed by said hours (h) and minutes (m) hands acting in an automatic and systematic fashion at least, upon entry into the nontime operating mode. The invention is applicable to an electronic timepiece having an analog display.

Abstract: The movement, of the conventional type with barrel (10) and spring balance, includes two time displays with hands, the hands (3m, 3h, 3s) of one of the displays, arranged opposite one of the principal faces (1) of the movement, being driven in rotation in a known manner by a gear train comprising a toothed center wheel (12) fixed onto an arbor (13) with a pinion (11) meshing with the barrel. Opposite the other principal face (2) is found another time display, the hands (5m, 5h) of which are driven by another gear train (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41), a toothed wheel (35) of which is fixed onto the arbor (13) of the center wheel (12). This arrangement permits reducing to a minimum the height of the other gear train and to guarantee the same small backlash for the hands of both displays. The barrel spring (10) is wound by an automatic winding arrangement comprising an oscillating mass (7) arranged opposite the other principal face (2) of the movement.

Abstract: Alarm clocks, wall clocks, watches to be inserted on knapsacks and similar articles are provided with an interchangeable decorative member, possibly colored, which may be mounted directly on top of a fixed glass member on the clock or watch so that it is possible to repeatedly change the appearance of the alarm clock, the wall clock or the knapsack. There is provided at least one support for the decorative member which is placed on the opening of a frame of the clock or watch and which is adapted to the shape of the opening so that by the insertion of magnets or by means of pressure, the interchangeable decorative member is fixed. The decorative member may be opaque or transparent and may be made of glass, plastic, paper, a mirror or a ceramic material. The decorative member may also be mounted on a clock or watch without a support.

Abstract: An electronic wall mountable alarm clock is simulative of a basketball backboard with red lighted numbers displaying the time of day. The backboard has buttons on top for setting the time and the alarm. A rim attached to the backboard has two photocells positioned directly across from each other such that when the alarm sounds at a previously set time, a ball can be tossed through the basket between the photocells shutting the alarm off. Soft rubber balls can be used with the hoop alarm clock. The alarm can also be turned off manually.

Abstract: A clock display mechanism including circular discs or rings which rotate within a fixed circular plane or ring to indicate minutes and hours by providing that one rotating indicator disc or ring acts as a geometrical link between the indication of minutes and the indication of hours.

Abstract: A wrist watch (1) is provided with a cover member (3) attached to a wrist watch case (2) by a coupling portion (3) in a openable/closable manner. A liquid crystal display device (4) to display time is incorporated in the cover member (3). A retaining section (7) for retaining a disk-like data memory is provided on the upper surface of the wrist watch case (2). The data memory in the retaining section (7) is securely held with the cover member (3) closed. Data in the disk memory (9) is read and processed by the electronic circuitry (2b) of a watch, and is sent to the liquid crystal display device (4) via a flexible circuit board (2e). The data is then converted into a time which is in turn displayed. The data memory can therefore be very easily attached or detached, and is securely held. The wrist watch itself can be made compact. Replacing the data memory with another one can provide advantages such as displaying various types of data.

Abstract: A hollow main body(1) is constituted by a plurality of square or rectangular side plates(3) with the same pattern connected to each other so as to form a polygonal cube frame and lids(4,4a,4b) having a configuration corresponding to that of the upper and lower openings of said polygonal cube frame. Two ON-contacts(5,5) in the shape of a stick are mounted at each inner surface of a time setting device(2) containing a spherical conductor(6) displaced within the frame with the reduced and almost the same pattern with that of said frame along with a connecting portion (8). Thus, the timer is constituted in a manner that the side plates of said frame and time setting device are parallel each other. A preliminarily prescribed setting time(9) is indicated on the outer surface of said hollow main body(1).

Abstract: A clock housing is arranged to include a front wall having a window directed therethrough, within the clock housing is arranged adjacent first and second endless belts having first and second respective self-reversing step motors arranged to direct opaque portions of the respective first and second belts along the window for indication of respective hours and minutes, with the belts reversing to present respective second colorations of the respective first and second belts upon reversing of the step motors.

Abstract: A double-faced clock having a device for adjusting time difference between two clock part. The double-faced clock comprising a first clock part containing a first gear group for operating hands of clock, a second clock part attached to a rear side of the first clock part which contains a second gear group similar to the first gear group, a driving shaft rotatably supported in the first and second clock parts and driven by a driving source which is mounted with a first driving gear engaging with any gear of the first gear group at its first end and which is mounted with a second driving gear engaging with any gear of the second gear group at its second end, and means for adjusting selectively time of one or both of the first and second clock parts.

Abstract: A fluid filled watch includes a housing having a transparent housing lens, with watch hands mounted within a cavity of the watch containing a chemiluscent fluid. The fluid is arranged to provide for visual highlights within the watch during conditions of limited available light.

Abstract: A wall clock has a first time increment portion comprising a stationary frame member. A timepiece movement is supported by the stationary frame member. A first wheel is rotatably driven by the timepiece movement, and a first time indicating member is rotatably driven by the timepiece movement for indicating a first time increment (i.e., hours). A belt is disposed around and driven by the first wheel. A second time increment portion rotatably supports a second wheel. The second wheel is rotatably driven by and suspended only by the belt, so that the second time increment portion is suspended only by the belt. A second time indicating member is rotatably driven by the second wheel for indicating a second time increment (i.e., minutes).

Abstract: A clock having a motor with a shaft extending outwardly therefrom, a sprocket affixed to the shaft, a clock dial positioned adjacent the sprocket and having minute indica displayed thereon, a plurality of hour members being interconnected together in the form of a continuous band, and a minute hand interconnected to the sprocket such that the minute hand moves in relation to the movement of the sprocket. The continuous band extends over a portion of the sprocket such that the plurality of hour members move relative to a movement of the sprocket. The sprocket is a geared member having a plurality of teeth extending outwardly therefrom for the purpose of engaging a portion of the continuous band. Each of the plurality of hour members is equally spaced from an adjacent hour member. Each of the plurality of hour members is connected by a chain section to an adjacent hour member. The sprocket engages the chain section between the hour members.

Abstract: An eccentrically designed watch is provided wherein the center of rotation of a watch is not located at the center of the watch face and is shifted vertically upwardly. The eccentricity is not observed by the user. A watch is provided in which the eccentricity factor is achieved in such a way to minimize working hours (only visual) eight (8) to four (4) hours and maximize four (4) to eight (8) non-working hours. Increments and actual numbers on the face of the watch increases in size from twelve (12) to six (6) hours and decreases from six (6) to twelve (12) hours to aid this effect.

Abstract: A noise producing device that produces a tick-tock sound is provided for use on simulated pendulum clocks that otherwise produce no sound. The device is constructed of an elongated cage member having two extremities provided with hard abutment closures. The cage member is orthogonally associated with the pendulum. A metal ball is confined within the cage, and is adapted to roll back and forth with each swing of the pendulum mechanism. The impact of the ball with each closure produces the desired sound.

Abstract: A behavior modification wristwatch (10) is disclosed which has a watch body (11) shaped in the form of an octagon, includes a face which is red in color and has the word "stop" printed on it to resemble a stop sign and thereby serve as a constant conscious and subconscious reminder to the user to stop his or her destructive behavior. Watch (10) includes three digital displays, a watch display (16) for displaying normal watch functions such as the time of day, the date, day of the week, alarm time, etc., a count-up display (17) for displaying elapsed time in days, hours and minutes for counting the time since the individual quit the destructive behavior, and a multi-character alpha display (18) for displaying words or phrases of positive reinforcement after certain elapsed periods of time.

Abstract: A timepiece is provided in the form of a body having a face which displays a sinusoidal path of multiples of twelve wavelengths within a circular periphery, and concentric rings on the face which intersect the path. An arm rotates about the center of the face a rate of one revolution per every twelve hours. A time-indicating pointer, mounted for guided longitudinal movement with respect to the arm, reciprocates with respect to the arm at one cycle per hour. The combined rotation of the arm and reciprocation of the pointer cause the pointer to follow the sinusoidal path, such that the pointer indicates hours by its circumferential position relative to the crests of the wavelengths and indicates minutes by its radial position relative to the concentric rings.

Abstract: A structure of dynamic fluid clock which can serve both functions of time indication and dynamic enjoyment provided by the fluid, characterized in by its utility and dual functions that conventional timepiece products are hard to serve.

Abstract: An electronic device with multiple functions has a base case provided with an input key unit on an upper surface and a plurality of openable cases which are openably mounted on the base case so as to be freely open and closed. The base case has an arced guide thereon. The openable cases are arranged so as to be stacked on the base case when closed. One of the openable cases has a moving member which is movably engaged with the arced guide for connecting the openable case to the base case. The openable cases each are provided with an electro-optical display unit on a rear surface. The openable cases except the outermost openable case each are provided with an input key unit on an upper surface.

Abstract: An electric timer with a projector comprising a common electric timer, a vaccum fluorescent display connected with the timer to display time, and a projector including a speculum and a convex lens, the speculum reflecting the time displayed in the vaccum fluorescent display, the convex lens magnifying and projecting the reflected time on a ceiling or a wall to be easily seen.

Abstract: A timekeeping display of the type in which a set of hands rotate about an origin and sweep across a face to indicate the time in an analog fashion, wherein the face is divided into a plurality of part-faces each of which retains its spatial relationship to the origin, and which are separated from each other to divide the origin into that plurality of notional origins; and in use, the set of hands appear to rotate about each notional origin and each hand sweeps across each part-face in every revolution.

Abstract: A watch is disclosed herein having a case mounting a time-keeping mechanism with hour and minute hands movable across the face of a numbered dial. A time line hand is included, settable by pushbutton to a start position superimposed with the position of the minute hand whereby angular displacement of the minute hand as it moves away from the time line hand establishes elapsed time of an event. A rotatable bezel is coaxially disposed with respect to the watch dial which carries an index arrow and a figure thirty situated 180 degrees apart. The time line hand is selectively operable with the arrow marking of the bezel for reading "count down" time for an event.

Abstract: This invention concerns a braking arrangement for a gear wheel. The purpose of the invention is to brake the last wheel in a gear train in order to avoid the latter rotating through unequal angular steps. Such purpose is achieved with the help of an element forming a brake (1) fixed onto a first wheel set (2) of a gear train in a manner to be driven in rotation by the latter, such element (1) exhibiting a friction surface (39) at its periphery brought to bear elastically onto a second wheel set (6) meshing with the first so as to brake such second wheel set (6). The invention is more especially applied to horological and chronograph gearing.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus for monitoring the remaining storage period of frozen foods. The apparatus includes an electro-optical display, a control electronics with a memory or data storage, input elements for entering the data with regard to the frozen foods (type of commodity, remaining storage period) as well as one switch element for initiating the storage of the data in the apparatus, and wherein subsequent to the input of the data regarding a commodity which is to be newly stored, there appears on the display an identification number which has not been taken as yet and which is assigned to these data, which is to be applied onto the commodity and serves for the later identification thereof in the freezer; and wherein, after the expiration of the remaining storage period, there is generated an applicable warning signal.