Patent ID: 9418497
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: A24F,G07C

Claim Text:
1. A device to enable a user to self-limit access to one or more objects or substances, comprising: (a) a container, (b) a door that denies access to the interior of said container when said door is closed, (c) a door locking means, which prevents said door from opening once said door has been closed, (d) a door releasing means, which permits said door to open upon receipt of an electrical signal, (e) an oscillator means suitable for timekeeping, (f) a control means, having electronic memory means to store a plurality of time intervals, having counter means to count the cycles of said timekeeping oscillator, and having power switching means to trigger said door releasing means, (g) a display means, receiving input from said control means, which is visible to the user while said door is closed, (h) a user input means, providing input to said control means, which is accessible to the user while said door is closed, (i) said control means containing instructions to: whereby the user may self-limit his or her access to one or more objects or substances for a predetermined period of time after he or she requests access to said objects or substances.