All components severed and analyzed. Cooper Tube does in fact appear to be containment area for "Time" with a slow release used to spin the hands on the face at preset values assigned by the plastic gears. Circuit board is the control unit and serves as a link between the three componants and also power source (battery). Plastic cylinder's purpose still unknown; possible Chronoton gathering "antenna" of sorts. All personal returned to area. Situation Normal, No Longstanding Adverse Affects Reported. Main disassembler reported tasting pennies in his mouth. Probally nothing.