Patent ID: 6323777
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: A47J,G04G

Abstract:
A timing apparatus for controlling an electrical appliance comprising;a primary timer and a primary manual resetter, where the primary timer energizes the appliance for a preset interval of time beginning either when the primary timer is energized or when the primary manual resetter is manually activated, and where the primary timer automatically de-energizes the appliance upon expiration of the predetermined interval of time;a secondary timer and a secondary manual resetter, where the secondary timer measures a preset interval of time shorter than the interval of time of the primary timer, the preset interval of time for the secondary timer beginning when the secondary timer is energized or when the secondary timer is manually reset by manual activation of either the secondary resetter or the primary resetter,an alarm indication that indicates an alarm upon expiration of the interval of time of the secondary timer, and indicates no alarm during the interval of time of the secondary timer.