Action alarm clock
US5311488A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 10, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG04G13/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An alarm clock is provided which coordinates mechanical motion or action with a distinctive sound, when the alarm clock reaches a set alarm time. The action alarm clock includes an elongated base defining a linear track for movement of an object such as a train engine between end stops when the alarm clock reaches the set alarm time. Such movement is accompanied by an audible sound comprising a novelty sound chosen to correspond with the nature of the moving object. When the moving object reaches a front end stop, the sound is terminated and a regular alarm clock signal is enabled.
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