An electronic timepiece has an operating unit for switching between a time display mode and a demo display mode, a time measuring unit for measuring time, and a storing unit for storing a timing condition for switching between the time display mode and the demo display mode. A control unit outputs a time display signal representing time measured by the time measuring unit when the operating unit switches to the time display mode, outputs a demo display signal when the operating unit switches to the demo display mode, and outputs the demo display signal after outputting the time display signal for a preselected period of time when the time measured by the time measuring unit satisfies the timing condition stored by the storing unit.
An apparatus and method for selectively controlling an animal or pet's access to food is provided by a platform that moves with relation to a base. A lever is connected between the chassis of the platform and the base, whereby parallel movement of the chassis towards the base causes an arm of the lever to engage a door adapted to prevent access to the food. An opposing force is provided and preferably adjustable by the user so the user can set the weight sufficient to cause movement between the platform and the base. The device can be constructed either to prevent access or to allow access to the food upon movement of the platform.
