Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Combined with disparate device
Patent
1986-12-12
1988-02-16
Miska, Vit W.
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Combined with disparate device
131237, 131238, A24F 1900, G04B 4700
Patent
active
047259981
ABSTRACT:
A completely automatic warning ashtray for smokers is disclosed. The ashtray is responsive to the natural motions of a smoker, and indicates to the smoker when it is time to dispose of accumulated ash on a lit cigarette. Because of its automatic operation, the user need not operate any manual controls in order to accrue the advantages of the invention's use. In addition, the ashtray may be provided with a visual indicating means which indicates to the user that a timing cycle is in progress, and a time of day clock may also be visible from the outside of the ashtray.
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David B. Jones, Brian D. Jones, Jr., and Karen N. Jones
Miska Vit W.
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