Horology: time measuring systems or devices – Combined with disparate device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-07
2006-02-07
Miska, Vit W. (Department: 2841)
Horology: time measuring systems or devices
Combined with disparate device
C368S082000, C368S223000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06996031
ABSTRACT:
A typical mirror combined with digital clock for reading time while simultaneously looking in the mirror. To attain this, the clock, which is mounted behind the mirror, has a plurality of display devices for reading hours and minutes aligned with apertures in the black template and reflective surface of the mirror. These display devices can be light emitting diodes, liquid crystal devices, electro-luminescent displays, illuminated apertures, or other type display technology. The digital clock can be powered either by battery or from a 110-volt power source. As a product, the combinational mirror and clock can be decorative to brighten up a room. The digital clock display can have various appearances depending on the placement of the hour and minute display devices. In addition to the numeric clock display devices, an alphanumeric device can also be added for displaying various messages. The apparatus can be used by consumers and commercial establishments in a multitude of colors, shapes, styles, patterns, sizes, and designs. In a preferred embodiment, the one-to-twelve hour digits are placed in vertical lines along each edge of the mirror with the zero-to-fifty nine minutes being readout in a two-digit window placed conveniently on the face of the mirror. In an alternative embodiment the one-to-twelve hour digits are placed in a more standard circular clock arrangement with the sixty minutes being displayed in a circular arrangement of backlighted segments located just inside the hour digits, which are sequentially enabled to indicate minutes.
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