With Time Piece Patents (Class 40/728)
  • Patent number: 11805867
    Abstract: A system, and method for enhancing the utility inherent in the application of smartwatches, in functional combination with conventional watches, in a single watchband.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Keith J. Ziegenbein
  • Patent number: 9578934
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include systems, methods, and devices for securing a hair retention device hidden (at least partially) from view using a bracelet. Such embodiments include a bracelet having an annular shape. Further, the bracelet includes an annular cavity along a side of the bracelet to retain a hair retention device and an open cavity that allows a user to access the hair retention device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Haley Waud
  • Publication number: 20100126052
    Abstract: Disclosed is a medication tracker unit. The medication tracker unit includes a freestanding body, a pocket folder and a timer. Further, the medication tracker unit includes a picture frame disposed on a front side of the freestanding body. The picture frame is configured to hold and display a sheet. The pocket folder is disposed on a rear portion of the freestanding body and is configured to store a plurality of objects including a plurality of sheets and a plurality of marking objects. Furthermore, the medication tracker unit includes a timer coupled to the freestanding body. The timer is capable of reminding a user to take medication. The displayed sheet in the picture frame is adapted to be marked by the user through a marking object of the plurality of marking objects for tracking the medication. A method for tracking medications is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Margaret Rice
  • Publication number: 20100083549
    Abstract: A method of interconnecting locations and time events, which includes the steps of (a) replaceably selecting a first image at a first memorial location and selectively setting a first reference time corresponding to the first image in responsive to a present time; (b) replaceably selecting a second image at a second memorial location and selectively setting a second reference time corresponding to second image in responsive to the present time; and (c) interconnecting the first image and the second image to interlink the first and second memorial locations with the first and second reference times for creating a location-time chain relationship as a reminder to remind the user to live in the moment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Biejia Li
  • Publication number: 20090223100
    Abstract: A figure exhibiting method is disclosed in this invention. The figure exhibiting method includes providing a figure and at least one light source. A number of color areas are included in the figure, inga first color area. The light source projects a variety of color lights onto the figure according to a program. The lights include a first light, which is the complementary color of the first color area in order to create a dark visual effect. Alternatively, a color light that is able to create a reflection of color from the first color area can be projected onto the figure, making the color of the area appear differently than it would under sunlight. A figure exhibiting device is also disclosed in this invention. The figure exhibiting device includes a light guiding plate, a transparent plate, a figure and at least one light source. The figure is clipped between the light guiding plate and the transparent plate. The figure includes a number of color areas, particularly, a first color area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Bin-Juine Huang, Po-Chien Hsu, Min-Sheng Wu, Kuo-Yang Chen, Yun-Shan Huang, Yi-Tin Yen
  • Patent number: 6920975
    Abstract: A digital clock mounted within a flap overlying the spine of a notepad on a notepad cover is provided. A raised bezel or surround constructed from a soft, pliable material, such as soft polyvinylchloride (PVC), covers a portion of the clock chip, exposing its digital readout. Detents or holes may be provided for inserting pens or other blunt instruments for setting the clock. A port is provided in the flap to access the underside of the clock chip, and can be covered, along the underside of the flap, with a piece of elastic material. By moving the elastic material aside, access to the battery of the clock chip is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: The Gem Group
    Inventors: Mark T. Salander, Agnes Csilla Domotor, Joshua B. Lederer
  • Publication number: 20030056412
    Abstract: This invention incorporates three elements: a clock, a sound emitting and recording device, and a display method into one unique and novel invention. The clock is centrally located within its perimeter frame (24) with stylized hour (28A), minute (28B) and second hands (28C) and a dial (32.) In the back of the clock, AA battery operated quartz movement clock motor (64) is housed with a sound emitting and recording device (67.) A message may be recorded in varying lengths of time. As the clock strike every daylight hour, the prerecorded message is emitted through the sound emitting opening (70.) The display method has an exterior display frame (20) and an interior sectioned display (22A) where plurality of display items (23) such as photographs, trading cards, sports cards, racing cards, golf cards, prints and the like are showcased. The display item (23) may be inserted and removed with ease due to the angled surface (52) and insertion slot (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Howard J. Locker, Christine Y. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20020139028
    Abstract: A display device (10) includes a frame (12), reversible face (2) with symmetrical non-numeric clock indicia 30 thereon, backer (24), and clock (14) which are adapted so that the clock can be repositioned as desired relative to the picture displayed therein for more versatility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 1997
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: MARK J. HARLOW