Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-13
2011-12-13
Leon, Edwin A. (Department: 2833)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Miscellaneous
C116S200000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08077554
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a stimulus-indicating device. More particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for evidencing when a product has been exposed to a designated stimulus for a certain period of time.
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Ambrozy Rel S.
Cipriano Bani H.
Jones Raymond C.
Litcher Jade
Raghavan Srinivasa R.
Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP
Leon Edwin A.
Schwartz Jeff E.
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