Time triggered chime

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1997-05-22

1999-09-28

Hofsass, Jeffery A.

Communications: electrical

Audible indication

Percussion-type sound producer

34038471, 3403925, 340692, 368 75, 368272, 368108, 368273, G08B 300

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059595272

ABSTRACT:
A chime activated by a clock to sound a pleasing sound every hour, by attaching a clock to an electrical controller that operates a striker mechanism. The striker mechanism, comprising a striker ball that strikes the chime elements when rotated provides an uniquely pleasing sound. The invention also includes means of disconnecting the sound independent of clock operations as well as chime activation for a varying period or a varying number of striker rotations to provide auditory indication of the time.

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