METHODS FOR IMPROVED TIMING OF DEVICES
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1. A clip, comprising:
- a timer for measuring time;
a switch for activating the timer;
a moving portion;
wherein the switch is configured to activate the timer upon movement of the moving portion.
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Abstract
An apparatus for timing is disclosed. the apparatus comprises a timer for measuring time, a switch for activating the timer, and a moving portion. The switch is configured to activate the timer upon movement of the moving portion. Methods for determining an amount of time of how long an apparatus has been opened, closed, or a combination thereof is also disclosed. The method includes associating a timer and a switch with the apparatus, the apparatus comprising a portion that moves and configuring the switch to activate the timer upon movement of the portion of the apparatus.
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1. A clip, comprising:
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a timer for measuring time; a switch for activating the timer; a moving portion; wherein the switch is configured to activate the timer upon movement of the moving portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for determining how long a clip has been opened, closed, or a combination thereof, the method comprising:
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associating a timer and a switch with the clip, the clip comprising a portion that moves; and configuring the switch to activate the timer upon movement of the portion of the clip. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for determining an amount of time from when a clip was previously opened, the method comprising:
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attaching a timer and a switch to the clip; and configuring the switch to activate the timer upon opening of the clip. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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