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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120126970 | LAMP SET FOR HOLDING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER A lamp set capable of holding a fire extinguisher includes a light emission module, an audio module, an electric storage device to provide electric power for the light emission module and the audio module, a hollow pillar to hold the fire extinguisher, and a gravity sen... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120038484 | HOSPITAL BED CONTROL APPARATUS The present invention provides a hospital bed including a force sensor or scale apparatus configured to detect the weight of a patient.... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20110267200 | WEIGH-IN-MOTION SCALE A system includes a camera, a weigh-in-motion scale, and a processor. The camera is configured to capture one or more images of a vehicle as the vehicle goes over the weigh-in-motion scale. The weigh-in-motion scale is configured to generate one or more weight measureme... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110248861 | METHOD FOR DETECTING GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OVERLOAD A method of detecting gross weight overload of a vehicle comprising the steps of positioning one or more ultrasonic sensors on the vehicle so that said sensors measure the distance to a ground surface, using the sensors to measure height above the ground surface of the ... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110221605 | MAT ACTIVATED INDICATOR A mat activated indicator is disclosed. The indicator includes a mat to be placed either inside or outside a door. The mat can be activated by an increase in weight such as by a pet stepping on the mat. The mat includes a lower and upper plate which are held apart by a ... | 09/15/2011 |
| 20110209943 | LOAD MONITORING SYSTEM A load monitoring system (14) is provided for a mobile work platform that includes an operator platform (6), a base (2) and a lift mechanism (5) for lifting the operator platform relative to the base. The load monitoring system includes a loa... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110206483 | WEIGHT SENSING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORKLIFTS A weight sensing apparatus for a lifting device is disclosed that comprises at least one lifting chain attached to a load-engaging device at a first end and a frame at a second end, the load-engaging device being movable with respect to the frame when a lifting force is... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110187545 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MONITORING MASS IN A PULVERIZED COAL FIRED FURNACE A system 100 of monitoring mass in a furnace is described having a number of hanger rods 110 used to support at least a portion of the furnace. The system has at least one pressure sensor 111 that may be a load washer 111 operatively engaging... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110161184 | Weight detection for cashier checkout terminals Weight detection mechanisms for cashier checkout terminal are provided. When a transaction by a customer concludes at a cashier checkout terminal, a check is made to determine if a product was left behind on a baggage unit associated with the cashier checkout terminal. ... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110090090 | Impact detector and packaging container An impact detector includes a weight having a circular periphery, a case in which the weight is contained, an interior of which defines a transition path that connects an initial position and an impact detection position, and a restriction portion projecting from the in... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110066287 | Article with Force Sensitive Motion Control Capability An article 12 includes at least one component 28, 52, 54, 56, 58 moveable with respect to a ground. A load path extends from the component to the ground and includes a force detector 34. If one of the moveable components is requested to move in a wa... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110016910 | REFRIGERATOR AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME A refrigerator may include a main body having a storage chamber formed therein, a cooling device for cooling the storage chamber, and a door for opening and closing the storage chamber. A basket may be installed at the door and a pressure sensor may be provided on the b... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110012741 | Safety warning system and method An appliance warning system comprises a floor pad for location on or adjacent a device such that a user must stand on the floor pad in order to normally use the device. The floor pad has at least one switch movable between an open position when no weight pressure is det... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20100328088 | Mood-Interacting Shoe Device A mood-interacting shoe device includes a shoe body and an interactive sensing mechanism. The interactive sensing mechanism further includes a heart rate sensor, a speed sensor, a pressure sensor, a microprocessor and a radio frequency emitter. The heart rate sensor sen... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100312385 | ELECTRONIC ORDERING SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANTS An electronic ordering system for restaurants comprises an electronic menu (1) with a display device (3) for representing units that can be ordered, input means (4) for allowing a person placing an order to select a menu configuration, and a data tr... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100308163 | APPARATUS WITH DAMAGE INDICATION FEATURE A method of designing and manufacturing apparatus. The method comprises: creating a design space; analysing expected loads acting on the design space to calculate a first load path within the design space; analysing expected loads acting on the design space when the app... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100164738 | ELECTRONIC BALANCE An electronic balance for clearly indicating the degree of precision to a target weight value is provided. A signal converter (2) converts an electronic signal outputted from a weight detecting circuit (1) into a digital signal. A computing section (3 | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100085202 | SENSOR DRIVE CONTROL METHOD AND SENSOR-EQUIPPED RADIO TERMINAL DEVICE A network system including: a first sensor device which includes a first sensor unit which detects an action of a detection object; and a first transmission unit which transmits first data regarding the action and first identification information to a server via a first... | 04/08/2010 |
| 20100073180 | MOVEMENT MONITOR FOR MEDICAL PATIENTS A movement monitor includes a sensor pad for sensing when a weight is placed on the sensor pad and when the weight is removed from the sensor pad. A sleeve encloses the sensor pad. A control flap is formed in the sleeve for enclosing an alarm circuit coupled to the sens... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100073179 | Movement Monitor for Medical Patients A movement monitor includes a slipcover for enclosing a sensor pad and a flap pocket that extends from the slipcover. A compartment is formed in the flap pocket for securing a circuit board inside the flap pocket.... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100045474 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM The patient monitoring system comprises at least one load cell element (12) mounted in relation to a support surface, the load cell element (12) determining movement of a person on a support surface. The movement is determined based on a reference (31 | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100009699 | Communication terminal apparatus, method of changing function and/or setting of communication terminal apparatus, and program A communication terminal apparatus includes a situation change detecting unit that detects a change in external situation and transmits an external situation change detection signal, and a control unit that receives the external situation change detection signal, thereb... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090289800 | DEVICE FOR A BED ALARM The invention relates to a device (1) for an alarm (2) intended for beds (3) and similar locations that, e.g., old people, demented or handicapped persons are arranged to stay on and that is formed of a sensor (7) distributed on the bed and c... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090261981 | WEIGHT MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to weight monitoring systems for recovering, processing, monitoring, and managing various commodities or products stored in a container.... | 10/22/2009 |
| 20090201369 | Weight Monitoring System For Scrap And Recycled Materials A scrap metal recycling monitoring system, wherein a container, identified and of a known tare weight is associated with a scale while scrap metal is placed therein. The scale continuously monitors the weight of the container, and can be polled, or automatically produce... | 08/13/2009 |
| 20090161907 | EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT OF REFUSE FOR ACTIVITY MONITORING Embodiments of the present invention provide devices and methods for monitoring the waste output of one or more individuals. Embodiments provide a waste receptacle equipped with one or more cameras capable of imaging the contents of the waste receptacle and optionally a... | 06/25/2009 |
| 20090113638 | LAUNDRY STORAGE DEVICE, CLOTHES TREATING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME, AND CLOTHING TREATING METHOD THEREOF A clothes treating system having a laundry storage device and a clothes treating method are disclosed. The clothes treating system includes a laundry storage device having a plurality of storage boxes to sort and store laundry according to a laundry type, and a clothes ... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090096626 | CONFIRMING SECURITY OF PERSONAL ITEMS DURING A POINT OF SALE TRANSACTION Confirming security of personal items belonging to a shopper during a point of sale transaction includes sensing, via a processor responsive to executable code, a signal of a weight sensor indicative of a weight of the personal items belonging to the shopper placed upon... | 04/16/2009 |
| 20090051559 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING USERS AND PROVIDING SERVICES Methods and systems for tracking users and providing services are provided. The system comprises a plurality of pressure sensors, a storage unit, at least one service providing unit having a service, and a signal processing unit. The pressure sensors detect pressure app... | 02/26/2009 |
| 20090002185 | Programmable Digital Labels A label for a product includes an electronic display for displaying label information. The digital label includes an operating system program with an applications interface to allow development of custom applications by manufacturers, retailers, and users of the product... | 01/01/2009 |
| 20080309506 | System and Method of Simulation A simulation system includes a two-dimensional electrical grid installed in a floor or floor mat. Signals from boot mounted transmitters can be sensed via the grid to track boot locations in real-time during training exercises.... | 12/18/2008 |
| 20080270155 | Central integrated method and system for digital signage and customer call-forward A method for a service process by at least one agent for the benefit of a plurality of customers forming a line, the process performed by a central integrated system for digital signage and customer call-forward from a line in a service area. The method includes enterin... | 10/30/2008 |
| 20080136676 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING OVER AXLE WEIGHT VEHICLE A technique for recording the front image of vehicles which violate the regulation in the axle weight is desired. In general, the weight of the leading axle cannot be excessively heavy, so that the over weight axle is a second or more rear side axle. And the distance be... | 06/12/2008 |
| 20070296600 | OBSTRUCTION DETECTION APPARATUS FOR A BED An apparatus is provided for detecting the presence of an obstruction with respect to a height-adjustable bed. The apparatus includes sensors coupled to the bed. At least one of the sensors has an output signal which is variable in response to changes in a weight applie... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070268147 | LOAD-CELL BASED HOSPITAL BED CONTROL A system for monitoring a patient on a hospital bed includes load cells and a controller for detecting patient movement on, exit from, and impending exit from the hospital bed, including movement across or outside a virtual boundary or region located on the bed. The con... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070209843 | Apparatus and Method for Measuring Luggage Weight An apparatus (100) such as a portable weight measuring device for the purpose of simultaneously determining weigh and time data purposes includes a container support member (104) having a container engagement portion (102) and a time-determining dev... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070171058 | DIGITAL FLOORING DETECTION SYSTEM A flooring system comprising a plurality of electrode pairs in contact with a metaplastic composite material. The metaplastic material is such that it locally conducts electrical current in an area where any load is applied to the metaplastic. An electric potential is a... | 07/26/2007 |
| 20060273897 | DYNAMIC SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR A SECURITY CHECKPOINT A method for analyzing an object passing through a security checkpoint. The method can include analyzing a mass distribution the object to create a reading, analyzing a movement the object to create a reading, and analyzing a volume of the object to create a reading. Th... | 12/07/2006 |
| 20060208893 | Weight audit methods and systems utilizing data reader A device, which may be mobile, comprises a data reader, scale, alarm indicator, and processor. The reader is capable of reading data encoded on an item within a reading zone, thereby generating read data. The item may be a pallet loaded with bulk articles. The device, i... | 09/21/2006 |
| 20060158337 | Remotely controlled weight scales A weight scale (5) has a cordless remote control (1) that utilizes an IR remote connection and an LED screen (6) in the handheld control (1) that displays data related to the function of the scale (5) and which features an array of con... | 07/20/2006 |
