GB2304939A - Count down clock - Google Patents

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GB2304939A
GB2304939A GB9519814A GB9519814A GB2304939A GB 2304939 A GB2304939 A GB 2304939A GB 9519814 A GB9519814 A GB 9519814A GB 9519814 A GB9519814 A GB 9519814A GB 2304939 A GB2304939 A GB 2304939A
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Keith David Hunter
Colin Sidney Howard
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04G—ELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G99/00—Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
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    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04F—TIME-INTERVAL MEASURING
    • G04F1/00—Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04F—TIME-INTERVAL MEASURING
    • G04F1/00—Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers
    • G04F1/005—Apparatus which can be set and started to measure-off predetermined or adjustably-fixed time intervals without driving mechanisms, e.g. egg timers using electronic timing, e.g. counting means

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Abstract

A clock with a display unit which counts down to zero at twelve midnight on December 31st 1999. The display is in digital form and can display the time remaining to the end of the millennium in any combination of years, months, days, hours, minutes, seconds and fractions of seconds. There may be displayed messages at particular times.

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Clock The present invention relates to a clock or timing device, more particularly it relates to a clock or timing device set to count down to a defined fixed point in the future.
In this case the count down will be to zero at twelve midnight, December 31st 1999 and the advent of the year 2000. Normally, the length of time taken to a certain date is calculated by subtracting the present time from the date in question. Except for short periods this is time consuming and complex and gives no sense of anticipation.
I have devised a clock or timer which will give a sense of occasion and excitement.
According to the invention there is provided a clock with a visual display area in which there is displayed the time counting down to zero at 12.00 midnight on December 31st 1999.
Preferably the display area shows the time in digital form and can display time to elapse until the end of the millenium in years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds or any combination of one or more of these. For example, a particular novelty would be to have the time to elapse displayed in seconds so that the passing of time is displayed in a readily apparent form. If desired, fraction of seconds can be displayed. There can be a controlling means whereby different forms of displays can be converted one to the other so that the time can be displayed in one format from the choice of years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds, which can be switched to another format by the controlling means.
Optionally, special displays or views can be displayed when there are set times set, e.g. one year, one month, etc.
In existing timers the time to which the timer is set can be varied and requires complex mechanism or electronic controls.
In the device of our invention, a simpler mechanism is required which is made in such a way that the end time is fixed, thus simplifying manufacture. The mechanism used can be any existing or conventional clockwork, electric or electronic mechanism. The display area preferably displays the time to elapse in the form of illuminated numbers, using liquid crystals, light emitting diodes, etc.
The device can be of any desired size such as to fit in a pocket or larger.
The display area can be in the form of a screen on which is projected the view of the time to elapse. The device can be made readily detachable so that it can be mounted, e.g. on a car dashboard.
It is likely that there will be a contingent of the population who may believe the world will end at the end of the millenium and the device can be tailored for their needs, e.g. with appropriately worded messages which can flash up at particular times.
The device of the invention provides a convenient and entertaining way of counting the time to the end of the millenium which i easy to operate, convenient to install and inexpensive to manufacture.

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1. A clock with a visual display area in which there is displayed the time counting down to zero at 12.00 midnight on December 31st 1999.
2.A clock as claimed in claim 1 in which the display area shows the time in digital form.
3. A clock as claimed in claim 2 in which the time is displayed in years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds or any combination of one or more of these formats.
4. A clock as claimed in claim 3 there is a controlling means whereby different forms of displays can be converted one to the other so that the time can be displayed in one format from the choice of years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes and seconds, which can be switched to another format by the controlling means.
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Cited By (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2310736A (en) * 1996-02-29 1997-09-03 Lazerbuilt Ltd Countdown calendar
GB2338572A (en) * 1998-06-17 1999-12-22 Colin Peter Thomas Millennium countdown clock

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US4005571A (en) * 1975-11-06 1977-02-01 Emanuel Wolff Elapsed time reminder with conversion of calendar days into elapsed time
GB1505333A (en) * 1975-08-18 1978-03-30 Seiko Instr & Electronics Digital electronic timepiece
GB1508557A (en) * 1975-10-01 1978-04-26 Seiko Instr & Electronics Electronic timepieces
GB1540148A (en) * 1975-10-14 1979-02-07 Seiko Instr & Electronics Digital alarm timepiece
US4451158A (en) * 1983-01-20 1984-05-29 William P. Ketcham Countdown timer
GB2193015A (en) * 1986-05-09 1988-01-27 Joseph Henry Ruston Pregnancy monitoring device
US5031161A (en) * 1991-02-15 1991-07-09 David Kendrick Life expectancy timepiece

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1505333A (en) * 1975-08-18 1978-03-30 Seiko Instr & Electronics Digital electronic timepiece
GB1508557A (en) * 1975-10-01 1978-04-26 Seiko Instr & Electronics Electronic timepieces
GB1540148A (en) * 1975-10-14 1979-02-07 Seiko Instr & Electronics Digital alarm timepiece
US4005571A (en) * 1975-11-06 1977-02-01 Emanuel Wolff Elapsed time reminder with conversion of calendar days into elapsed time
US4451158A (en) * 1983-01-20 1984-05-29 William P. Ketcham Countdown timer
GB2193015A (en) * 1986-05-09 1988-01-27 Joseph Henry Ruston Pregnancy monitoring device
US5031161A (en) * 1991-02-15 1991-07-09 David Kendrick Life expectancy timepiece

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2310736A (en) * 1996-02-29 1997-09-03 Lazerbuilt Ltd Countdown calendar
GB2338572A (en) * 1998-06-17 1999-12-22 Colin Peter Thomas Millennium countdown clock

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