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  Message strip kitUSPTO Application #: 20070015129Title: Message strip kit Abstract: A small, lightweight, portable message strip kit includes an elongated flexible band carrying a battery, electrical circuit, programmable computer chip and signaling device for alerting the user to perform a recommended activity at certain time intervals during various physical endeavors. The strip carries a program key for the computer chip to select the time intervals for the initiation of the signals. The kit has a chart relating user size, and physical endeavor to frequency of the signal for operation of the program key. (end of abstract) Agent: Mchale & Slavin, P.A. - Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US Inventor: Bill Connell USPTO Applicaton #: 20070015129 - Class: 434247000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Education And Demonstration, Physical Education The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070015129. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to the field of programmable devices producing specialized personal reminders to a user, particularly for maintaining a healthy state. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Almost every autumn in some football training exercises, the tragedy of a young person's death due to heat exhaustion is repeated. Of course, this is an extreme example but many people, and not just conditioned athletes, expose themselves to the dangers of heat stroke simply through stress or inattention to their physical condition. [0003] In addition to athletes who may be focused on their activity, it is well known that older individuals are often dehydrated simply as a result of neglect of body functions or forgetfulness. Further, dietary guidelines suggest that an individual should consume at least 64 ounces of water or similar non-caffeine fluid per day. If all the fluid is taken at one time, fluid overloading can be counterproductive since rapid hydration can lead to abnormal levels of anti-diuretic hormone production, resulting in the body becoming electrolytically imbalanced. The preferred manner of consumption at intervals throughout the day wherein a reminder system becomes most beneficial. [0004] Examples of the need for simplistic reminders are endless. For instance, parents are concerned that their children understand the concern over dehydration when they attend day camp. However, when a parent leaves their child at camp and inform them to drink water at regular intervals, without some type of reminder it is most unlikely that the child will heed the parents advice. [0005] If a parent leaves a child and requests that the child call the parent every 30 minutes, without some type of reminder it is most unlikely that the child will remember the time periods. [0006] Clocks and wrist watches with various types of alarms are conventional, as shown by U.S. Pat. No. 5,400,301. The alarm indicates that a specific hour has been reached or that a specified period of time has passed depending on the intentions of the user. The alarm, per se, has no correlation to the wearer or the wearer's activities or surrounding conditions nor would the alarm indicate a recommended activity. Relating the sounding of the alarm to a recommended activity is a mental step that must be accomplished by the user. [0007] Sandidge, U.S. Pat. No. 6,340,242, and Sharma et al, U. S. Pat. No. 6,574,165, teach wrist watch-like devices that relate a time to a medication. [0008] There are various dosing devices, such as disclosed in U. S. Pat. No. 6,075,755 to Zarchan, to remind the wearer to take a medication, among many other functions. The medication regimen is programmed into the timing system of a watch along with other functions. There are so many functions, the user must manually respond to the device when an alarm sounds to determine what is required. [0009] What is needed in the art is a simple, lightweight, inexpensive, device that can be worn or carried, to provide a clear message to perform a recommended activity at varying intervals based on the user's physique and the degree of exertion. SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION [0010] The invention is directed to a simple, inexpensive, message strip that can be worn or carried during any physical activity to alert the user to perform a particular task at recommended intervals to maintain healthy conditions. The intervals may be set relative to the user's physical size and the climate or degree of exertion being employed. Disclosed is a personal health message strip for generating a reminder to a user of a recommended activity. The message strip is formed from an elongated band incorporating a power source, an electrical circuit connected to the power source and to a message device. The message device produces a signal when electrically activated for directing attention to perform a recommended activity for maintaining personal health. [0011] Therefore, it is an objective of this invention to provide a small, lightweight, inexpensive message strip that may be worn or carried in all exertions that will get the wearer's attention and clearly direct the wearer to perform a certain activity to maintain a healthy condition. [0012] It is a further objective of this invention to provide a message at selected alternative intervals of time related to the wearer's physique and the level of exertion or environment. [0013] It is a further objective of this invention to provide a message at selected alternative intervals of time related to an instruction to perform a particular action, e.g. "Call Home," "Drink Water," "Dog Feeding," and so forth. [0014] Another objective of this invention is to provide a marketing tool allowing sponsorship yet provide the desired goal of a timely reminder, e.g."Call Home w/AT&T," "Drink Gatorade," "Kibble Time," and so forth. [0015] It is another objective of this invention to provide a simple bracelet construction housing the components of the message strip and creating a text message. [0016] It is yet another objective of this invention to provide an audible message as well as a visible message. [0017] Other objectives and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein are set forth, by way of illustration and example, certain embodiments of this invention. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective of the message strip of this invention; [0019] FIG. 2 is a perspective of a sleeve for the message strip of this invention; [0020] FIG. 3 is a perspective of a strap for attachment to the message of this invention with Velcro fasteners on opposite ends; and Continue reading... Full patent description for Message strip kit Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Message strip kit patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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