Timing device to warn refrigerated product expiration
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1. A timing device to warn of refrigerated product expiration comprising:
- (a) timing means;
(b) pre-determined point in time input means capable of establishing a pre-determined point in time;
(c) visual display means;
(d) time period means capable of determining the time period between the present point in time and said pre-determined point in time utilizing said timing means;
(e) visual display control means to control said visual display;
(f) wherein said visual display control means further comprise means to display data provided by said time period means;
(g) housing means capable of containing said timing means, said pre-determined point in time input means, said time period means, said visual display means, and said visual display control means;
(h) means to affix said housing means to a refrigerated foodstuffs container.
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Abstract
An expiration timer device designed to provide information regarding the passage of time with respect to foodstuffs within an attached container. The device is a timing and display system which, when activated, monitors the passage of time and presents this information to the user to enhance their ability to determine the quality of foodstuffs within the container.
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1. A timing device to warn of refrigerated product expiration comprising:
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(a) timing means;
(b) pre-determined point in time input means capable of establishing a pre-determined point in time;
(c) visual display means;
(d) time period means capable of determining the time period between the present point in time and said pre-determined point in time utilizing said timing means;
(e) visual display control means to control said visual display;
(f) wherein said visual display control means further comprise means to display data provided by said time period means;
(g) housing means capable of containing said timing means, said pre-determined point in time input means, said time period means, said visual display means, and said visual display control means;
(h) means to affix said housing means to a refrigerated foodstuffs container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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