Alarm device

An alarm device comprising:

• a) a first portion housing an alarm component for producing an audible sound upon actuation in response to an alarm event;
• b) a second portion housing a vibration-inducing component for producing shaking movement in the device upon actuation in response to an alarm event;
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• c) a plurality of protrusions arranged exteriorly on the first and second portions for cushioning the device during shaking movement;
• d) wherein the first and second portions are pivotably engaged with one another to permit swiveling movement of one of either the first or second portion relative to the other portion between:
• 1) a first position, wherein opposing surfaces of each of the first and second portions are substantially fully aligned with one another;
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• 2) a second position, wherein opposing surfaces of each of the first and second portions are substantially exposed;
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• e) wherein a time display housed in the first portion is revealed when the first and second portions are oriented in the second position.

A method of using an alarm device to wake a person comprising the steps of:

• a) providing the alarm device, wherein the alarm device comprises a first portion housing an alarm clock component and a second portion housing a vibration-inducing component;
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• b) setting the alarm device to be actuated at a preset alarm time such that, at the preset alarm time, the alarm clock component is actuated to produce an audible sound and the vibration-inducing component is actuated to produce shaking movement in the device;
• c) wherein the first and second portions are pivotably engaged with one another to permit swiveling movement of one of either the first or second portion relative to the other portion to reveal a time display housed in the first portion.