Timer Device For Monitoring Expiration Of Products
First Claim
1. A timer device capable of monitoring a plurality of time periods, each time period being associated with a tag having a means of identification, the device being capable of being activated in response to such means of identification to start a respective time period associated with that tag, each tag or at least one of such tags being associated with the device such that upon activation or removal of such tag from a base location, an associated unique code is entered whereupon the respective time period may be started, and wherein upon deactivation or replacement of the tag to the base location, the timing may be stopped.
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Abstract
A timer device adapted to monitor time periods associated with foods and other substances which may have a finite time during which they are suitable e for use, comprising a timer unit (8) capable of monitoring a plurality of time periods, each time period being associated with a tag (1) identifiable by a unique code such as an alphanumeric code. The tags (1) are attachable to a product such as a lid (2) of a food jar, and its identifiable code may be entered on a key pad (12) of the unit (8) such that the period during which the tag has been attached to the jar is monitored on the timer unit (8) and may be read at any time during the preselected period during which the product in the jar is usable. The device assists in ensuring safe use of products and reduces product wastage.
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- 1. A timer device capable of monitoring a plurality of time periods, each time period being associated with a tag having a means of identification, the device being capable of being activated in response to such means of identification to start a respective time period associated with that tag, each tag or at least one of such tags being associated with the device such that upon activation or removal of such tag from a base location, an associated unique code is entered whereupon the respective time period may be started, and wherein upon deactivation or replacement of the tag to the base location, the timing may be stopped.
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