Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention provide an automatic notification 105 produced by a standalone equipment 100 to indicate that the equipment 100 is due to be returned to an issuing organization or individual. Only the issuing organization or individual has the capability to reset 104 or disable the automatic notification 105. Return notification comprises visual 107 108 and/or audible 106 components that are triggered by the expiration of a timer 102 204. Optionally, for non-essential equipment, the equipment is disabled 109 until reset 104 by the issuing organization or individual.

Abstract: A timer for brushing teeth, comprising a timer having a knob, said timer capable of alerting a user after the elapse of a user-determined time period, and a toy body covering said timer having a mouth portion, said mouth portion coupled to said knob, wherein said user-determined time period is determined by the user by turning said mouth portion by a user-determined number of degrees.

Abstract: A timing device including a primary audio signal and a secondary visual signal feature which is released upon expiration of the desired time sequence and will thereupon extend outward from the timer body. The audio and visual signal features may be activated independently or simultaneously, at the user's selection. The function of this timer is also entirely mechanical, thereby rendering the device highly useful for the hearing impaired, compatible with a broad spectrum of environmental conditions, capable of long life operation and completely portable and self powered. The outer surfaces of the timing device, having relatively smooth surfaces, are well-suited for application of art work, logos and graphics for advertising and promotional purposes.

Abstract: The activity timer for meditation is a timing device having a hollow, oval shaped housing similar in shape and scale to a chicken egg. The housing has a frustoconical base including a flat bottom provided for resting the timer on a flat surface. Translucent radial channels are disposed circumferentially in the housing at predetermined axial distances from each other. A rotary tone selection dial, a rotary time duration selection dial, and a rotary tone volume control are respectively disposed within the radial channels. Logic, control circuitry, audio amplifier and lighting are disposed within the housing. A loudspeaker is located at the top of the housing. The rotary dials are used to select a desired tone, tone volume and timer duration. The device transmits the selected tone signaling the end of a user activity. All rotary dials and selection indicators are illuminated and raised to the touch for ease of use.

Abstract: The invention proposes a timepiece (10) including a striking mechanism (20), and including a control device (28) for activating an element (22) releasing the striking mechanism (20), via a control surface (64) carried by a piston (32), characterized in that a resilient transmission element (68) is arranged between the piston (32) and the release element (22) and in that the travel of the piston (32) includes an active travel, from the rest position of the piston (32) to an intermediate position corresponding to the stop position of the release element (22), during which the travel of the piston (32) is connected to the travel of the release element (22) via the resilient transmission element (68), and a passive travel during which the piston (32) slides against the resilient transmission element (68).

Abstract: A cooking appliance has a timer removably attached to the cooking appliance by a dove-tail joint. The cooking appliance has a lid with a lid handle located on a top of the lid. The lid handle has a first portion of the dove-tail joint and the timer has a second portion of the dove-tail joint. The timer is removably attachable to the cooking appliance by aligning and engaging the first portion of the dove-tail joint of the timer with the second portion of the dove-tail joint of the lid handle. The display and controls are located on a top of the timer. A bottom portion of the timer includes the second portion of the dove-tail joint, and the bottom portion of the timer has a substantially planar bottom surface forming a stable base for the timer when the timer is in a detached state. The bottom portion of the timer extends below the controls of the timer to provide stability for the timer when the timer is operated in the detached state.

Abstract: The mechanism (9) for triggering a striking work, is disposed between a timer (11), which is used to countdown and to display a pre-determined time interval on a dial, and a strike train (14) in order to make said striking work heard when the timer has counted down completely. The mechanism essentially comprises a lever (1) which is fitted with a leaf spring (3) and a locking stone (2).

Abstract: There are provided an information storage medium capable of real-time recording/playback of digital moving picture information, and a digital information recording/playback system using this medium. In a medium that records/plays back data including video data and control information, the control information (DA21 in FIG. 4; RTR_VMG in FIG. 30) includes information (VOBU entry in FIG. 31) for accessing a specific portion (VOBU) of the video data.

Abstract: A gaming chip with built-in timer includes a circular cylindrical body with an upper surface, a lower surface, and a continuous sidewall. Additionally, the gaming chip with built-in timer may have a diameter and a thickness that are approximately the same as the diameter and thickness of a standard sized casino gaming chip, which may allow it to be stored in a standard size chip tray. Incorporated into the body of the gaming chip may be a timer, a start button, a stop button, and a reset button. During use, a single gaming chip with built-in timer may be used to mark a seat vacated by a gambler on a break. If more than one gambler vacates his or her seat during a break more than one gaming chip with built-in timer may be used to reserve the empty seats.

Abstract: A driver alertness maintaining device that includes timer/output mechanism circuitry that is programmable by the user to select and repeatedly output an audible alerting message through a speaker at a user selected interval; the driver alertness maintaining device further including a device housing including a circuitry compartment for containing the timer/output mechanism circuitry; a time display unit responsive to a display output signal from the timer/output mechanism circuitry; a visual alarm LED responsive to a visual output signal from the timer/output mechanism circuitry; a speaker responsive to an analog audio signal generated by a digital-to-analog converter circuit forming a portion of the timer/output mechanism circuitry, a speaker cover provided on the exterior of the device housing, an on/off switch in controlling connection with the timer/output mechanism circuitry, an interval set switch in controlling connection with the timer/output mechanism circuitry, a time set switch in controlling conne

Abstract: A time setting control mechanism mounted in a mechanical timer and driven to automatically start or stop a machine at a given time, including, a hollow time counting wheel, a dial mounted in the time counting wheel, the dial having a center through hole, a disk mounted between the time counting wheel and the dial and supported on the time counting wheel by springy projecting strips thereof, the disk having an upward flange raised around the periphery, and a press portion raised from the center and protruding over the center through hole on the dial for pressing by hand, and a time setting control pin detachably mounted on the periphery of the time counting wheel, the time setting control pin having a mounting base detachably coupled to the periphery of the time counting wheel, a springy hook extended from the mounting base and inserted into an annular space defined between the upward flange of the disk and the periphery of the dial and hooked on a bottom edge of the dial, and a trigger rod adapted for trigger

Abstract: A device for playing recorded audio at one or more selected times. An alarm clock and recorder are coupled together such that audio recorded by the user plays at a time selected by the user on the clock. The device permits multiple times to be selected. In one mode of operation, all recorded audio (such as messages) is played at each selected time. In another mode of operation, audio portions, such as individual messages, are associated with individual times, and each audio portion plays only at its associated, selected time. In yet another mode of operation, a time interval may be selected whereby, after initial playback of audio, the audio is replayed each time the interval of time passes.

Abstract: A handle and timer assembly for a barbecue grill wherein the time that a cooking operation is taking place can be readily ascertained and is integrally mounted with a handle for opening the cover of the barbecue grill. The timing mechanism is preferably of a spring winding type and is mounted on the handle at a location spaced from the attachment to the grill. This not only affords a timing mechanism for cooking in conjunction with the grill wherein heat transfer to timing mechanism is kept to a minimum but also prevents the timing mechanism from being misplaced or inadvertently dropped as well as not being subjected to excessive heat.

Abstract: A timing apparatus for giving an indication of the passage of a preselected time interval, which timing apparatus consists of a body to be supported on a surface, a timer mechanism on the body including a trigger that is movable between a) a set position and b) a return position, structure on the timing mechanism for moving the trigger from its set position to its return position within a preselected time interval, and structure for repositioning the body relative to a support surface for the body as an incident of the trigger moving from its set position into its return position, with the body in an operative position on a support surface for the body, to give a visual indication of the passage of the preselected time interval.

Abstract: A mechanical interval timer and method of manufacturing same including an adjustable bearing permitting adjustment of the space between the escape wheel and the escape lever disc to obtain an accurate timing rate through precalibration of one sample made from a selected group of parts for the timer.

Abstract: A mechanical interval timer and method of manufacturing same including an adjustable bearing permitting adjustment of the space between the escape wheel and the escape lever disc to obtain an accurate timing rate through precalibration of one sample made from a selected group of parts for the timer.

Abstract: A frying pan lid is provided on which a retaining knob is secured centrically. The retaining knob is formed as a housing accommodating a short-time bell. At the retaining knob there are provided an adjusting element for the operating time of the short-time bell and an indicating element.

Abstract: One of two actuator arms is responsive to a sharp drop in a step of a cam means, the arm engaging the bottom of the step to limit its travel. A striker carried by the arm continues in the direction of the drop to engage an alarm means.

Abstract: A combined timer and container for dispensing medicaments is provided wherein a predetermined timer cycle set to coincide with dosage intervals is utilized to activate an audible signal and a visible signal in the cap of the container. The container and cap coact to initiate the timer cycle upon interengagement of the cap and container.

Abstract: In a spring driven motor having a drive gear (22) driven by a spiral drive spring (20) operatively connected thereto and a gear train for receiving and changing the rate of rotary motion imparted to the drive gear (22) by the drive spring (20), an improved clutch mechanism comprises an idler gear (30) interposed between the drive gear (22) and a gear (23b) of the gear train immediately adjacent thereto and support means (31) rotatably supporting the idler gear (30) and permitting the idler gear (30) to move translationally between a position in which the idler gear (30) is in simultaneously driven engagement with the drive gear (22) and driving engagement with the adjacent gear (23b) and a position in which the idler gear (30) is out of the aforementioned simultaneous driven and driving engagement.

Abstract: An electronic timer includes a presettable counter for continuously counting clock pulses and which is controlled to selectively count to a desired time count and to continuously count from that desired time count. A storage device stores, upon actuation, a time count counted by the presettable counter. A detection output is produced when the presettable counter has completed the counting from the desired time count therein to a given time count. An alarm is generated in response to the detection output and is thereafter stopped. In response to the stopping of the alarm, the presettable counter is preset with the time count stored in the storage device. In this way the presettable counter is automatically set to an initial time count to enable repeated use without complication.