TIMING SYSTEM AND DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
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Abstract
A timing device for indicating the passage of a duration of time is disclosed. The timing device and system, in accordance with the embodiments of the invention, comprise an electrochemical component which generates a visual and/or audio indication of the passage of time. The timing device further comprises a compensating element, such as a varistor, a thermistor and/or combinations thereof. The compensating element regulates the response of the device with respect to changes in temperature. The timing device is configured to indicate the passage of a single duration of time or comprises zones that are activated in a range of prescribed times and individually or collectively indicate the passage of time or the passage of a range of times.
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50 Claims
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30. A timing device for monitoring one or more time periods comprising:
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a. a first zone indicating a first time period; b. a second zone independent from the first zone and indicating a second time period, wherein the first zone and the second zone collectively indicate a third time period; and c. an activation mechanism for activating the timing device. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A timing system comprising:
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a. a timing scale comprising; i. a first zone indicating a first time period; ii. a second zone indicating a second time period, wherein the first zone and the second zone collectively indicate a third time period; b. a mechanism for attaching the system to an additional article; and c. an activation mechanism for activating the system. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43)
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45. A method of monitoring a period of time:
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a. attaching a timing device to an item; and b. activating the timing device, wherein after activation, a first zone of the timing device indicates a first time period, a second zone of the timing device indicates a second time period, and wherein the first zone and the second zone collectively indicate a third time period. - View Dependent Claims (44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50)
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