Personal meter timing device
First Claim
1. A portable parking meter timing device comprising:
- an electrical circuit having a plurality of electrical components including a power source, a timing duration programming means, a timing means, a time set and remaining display means, an audible warning means, and a power switch, the components interconnected to enable programming of a selected timing duration, timing said timing duration, and providing an audible warning signal when said timing duration is completed;
a case providing a from and a rear opposing walls and a plurality of side walls interconnecting the front and rear walls and providing rigidity to the case and fully enclosing an interior space within the walls for holding the electrical circuit, an aperture in the rear wall for accepting coins for storage therein, the rear wall further providing, mounted pivotally thereon, a clip capable of attaching the case to a support element, and a window enabling observation of the display means, and an actuation means enabling the setting of a timing duration into the timing duration programming means, the silencing of the audible alarm means, and the turning of the timing device off and on.
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Abstract
A portable timing device designed for use in conjunction with metered machinery, the device contained within a compact case with a clip on the back side, allowing the device to be fastened to an article of clothing or the like. The case further includes a means to store and dispense a plurality of coins for use in the meter, and an external actuation means by which the appropriate time interval is programmed. An electrical circuit is enclosed within the case, the circuit powered by a rechargeable battery which is connected to a solar energy collection device for recharging it. The circuit programs and times the selected time interval, and emits an audible warning signal when ten minutes, five minutes and no time remains in the time interval.
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5 Claims
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1. A portable parking meter timing device comprising:
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an electrical circuit having a plurality of electrical components including a power source, a timing duration programming means, a timing means, a time set and remaining display means, an audible warning means, and a power switch, the components interconnected to enable programming of a selected timing duration, timing said timing duration, and providing an audible warning signal when said timing duration is completed; a case providing a from and a rear opposing walls and a plurality of side walls interconnecting the front and rear walls and providing rigidity to the case and fully enclosing an interior space within the walls for holding the electrical circuit, an aperture in the rear wall for accepting coins for storage therein, the rear wall further providing, mounted pivotally thereon, a clip capable of attaching the case to a support element, and a window enabling observation of the display means, and an actuation means enabling the setting of a timing duration into the timing duration programming means, the silencing of the audible alarm means, and the turning of the timing device off and on. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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Current AssigneeRickey A. Jones
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Original AssigneeRickey A. Jones
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InventorsJones, Rickey A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Crosland, Donnie L.
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Application NumberUS08/369,714Time in Patent Office725 DaysField of Search340/309.15, 340/932.2, 368/7, 368/8, 368/89, 368/90, 368/92, 364/467, 235/377, 194/205, 194/217US Class Current340/309.7CPC Class CodesG04F 1/005 using electronic timing, e....G07C 1/30 Parking meters registering ...G07D 1/08 hand actuated
