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A timekeeping device comprising a housing; timekeeping functionality positioned within the housing and a clip assembly integrally coupled to the housing, wherein the clip assembly comprises a first member and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member at a hinge point, whereby pressure aga

A timekeeping device comprising a housing; timekeeping functionality positioned within the housing and a clip assembly integrally coupled to the housing, wherein the clip assembly comprises a first member and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member at a hinge point, whereby pressure against the second member causes the second member to rotate relative to the first member about the hinge point to permit coupling of the timekeeping device to an object of interest. In a particular configuration, the second member is releasably engageable with the first member. Additionally, the housing may include a receptacle for receiving a casing within which the timekeeping functionality that maintains the timekeeping functions is disposed. Preferably, the housing and at least the first member are formed from a unitary mold, and preferably from plastic. The object of interest, for example, may be a backpack, beltloop or bicycle.

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A timekeeping device comprising a housing; timekeeping functionality positioned within the housing and a clip assembly integrally coupled to the housing, wherein the clip assembly comprises a first member and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member at a hinge point, whereby pressure aga

A timekeeping device comprising a housing; timekeeping functionality positioned within the housing and a clip assembly integrally coupled to the housing, wherein the clip assembly comprises a first member and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member at a hinge point, whereby pressure against the second member causes the second member to rotate relative to the first member about the hinge point to permit coupling of the timekeeping device to an object of interest. In a particular configuration, the second member is releasably engageable with the first member. Additionally, the housing may include a receptacle for receiving a casing within which the timekeeping functionality that maintains the timekeeping functions is disposed. Preferably, the housing and at least the first member are formed from a unitary mold, and preferably from plastic. The object of interest, for example, may be a backpack, beltloop or bicycle. 1. A slipping clutch comprising: a first clutch part adapted for engagement with a crown wheel; a second clutch part connected to the first clutch part such that the second clutch part can rotate with respect to the first clutch part after a maximum torque has been applied to the second clutch part. 2. A slipping clutch comprising: a first clutch part adapted for engagement with a crown wheel; a second clutch part connected to the first clutch part such that the second clutch part can rotate with respect to the first clutch part after a maximum torque has been applied to the second clutch part; and wherein the first clutch part is substantially cylindrical with a bevel wheel at one end and a head at an opposite end, the head disposed in a cavity in the second clutch part to connect the first clutch part to the second clutch part. 3. The slipping clutch of claim 1 wherein the first clutch part further includes a plate and a head that is disposed in a cavity in the second clutch part to couple the first clutch part to the second clutch part. 4. The slipping clutch of claim 3 wherein the plate is formed from plastic. 5. A slipping clutch comprising: a first clutch part adapted for engagement with a crown wheel, the first clutch part including a plate portion having at least one boss protruding therefrom; and a second clutch part connected to the plate portion of the first clutch part such that the second clutch part can rotate with respect to the first clutch part after a maximum torque has been applied to the second clutch part. 6. The slipping clutch of claim 5 wherein the second clutch part further includes at least one complementary indent corresponding to the at least one boss protruding from the plate. 7. A slipping clutch comprising: a first clutch part adapted for engagement with a crown wheel, the first clutch part including a plate portion having at least one indent in a surface thereof; and a second clutch part connected to the plate portion of the first clutch part such that the second clutch part can rotate with respect to the first clutch part after a maximum torque has been applied to the second clutch part. 8. The slipping clutch of claim 7 wherein the first clutch part further includes at least one complementary boss corresponding to the at least one indent in the plate. 9. The slipping clutch of claim 1 wherein the first clutch part is substantially cylindrical and includes a bevel wheel at one end and a cavity therein at an opposite end. 10. The slipping clutch of claim 1 wherein the first clutch part further includes a bevel wheel at one end and a cavity at an opposite end, and wherein the second clutch part has a head extending therefrom that connects the second clutch part to the cavity of the first clutch part. 11. The slipping clutch of claim 1 wherein the first clutch part and the second clutch part are formed from plastic. 12. The slipping clutch of claim 11 further including a plate coupled between the first clutch part and the second clutch part that is made from a plastic that is different from that of the first clutch part. 13. A device for setting the distance between a first component and a second component, the device comprising: a setting screw which is adapted for connection to the first component; a guide part connected to the setting screw and adapted for connection to the second component; and a slipping clutch engaging the setting screw in a manner that causes the guide part to move axially with respect to the setting screw until a maximum torque is applied to the slipping clutch. 14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the slipping clutch is comprised of plastic. 15. The device according to claim 13 wherein the slipping clutch further includes: a first clutch part adapted for engagement with a crown wheel; and a second clutch part connected to the first clutch part so that the second clutch part can rotate with respect to the first clutch part after