Class 177/246 - BEAM

Subclass of Class 177 - Weighing scales
Definition: Apparatus comprising a lever and fulcrum upon which load
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 10/21/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7439457	Apparatus for determining relative density of produce using weighing and size measuring The higher the reading of relative density, liquid weight per unit volume, of pieces of produce such as fruits, the juicier the piece of produce is. By comparing a number of pieces of produce of the same type and species and ranking them, the juiciest pieces of prod...	10/21/2008
7118214	Presbyopic vision improvement A method of designing a contact lens or other correction for providing presbyopia correction to a patient relies on wavefront aberration measurement data for providing a best form correction. Preferably the correction is in the form of a multifocal translating style...	10/10/2006
7037471	Disposable paper weighing dishes A disposable paper weighing dish that is configured and arranged to hold a substance during weighing. The weighing dish includes at least one sheet of paper with at least one surface that is lubricious and substantially impermeable to finely powdered dry chemicals. ...	05/02/2006
6978671	Gas tank gauge A device for measuring and indicating the volume of the contents of a tank includes a fixed base. A spring deflectable with to the base is also provided. The spring supports at least a portion of the tank weight. A visible connector is connected to the spring such t...	12/27/2005
6919517	Beam scale with user friendly features A beam scale for measurement of body weight and height according to the present invention includes a frame and a weighing mechanism. The frame includes a base assembly, a pillar assembly, and a horn assembly. The weighing mechanism is housed within the frame and inc...	07/19/2005
6765156	Golf club swing weight balance and scale A golf club swing weight balance and scale according to the invention includes a weighing beam having and extending between first and second ends, a grip backstop disposed at the second end of the weighing beam and including a grip cap compensator movable within the...	07/20/2004
6646209	Beam scale with user friendly features A beam scale for measurement of body weight and height according to the present invention includes a frame and a weighing mechanism. The frame includes a base assembly, a pillar assembly, and a horn assembly. The weighing mechanism is housed within the fr...	11/11/2003
6600110	Portable digital readout scale A portable scale is provided that includes a fulcrum, a balance beam pivotally mounted on the fulcrum, the balance beam supporting a load pan on one end and including an elongated portion having a measurement strip extending along the elongated portion of...	07/29/2003
6583368	Ayurvedic scale The invention--Ayurvedic Scale--is a machine that physically represents or models the philosophical essence of the ancient science and philosophy of Ayurveda in the form of a tri-armed scale. The Ayurvedic Scale's primary function is to assist users in de...	06/24/2003
6509534	Portable scale A lightweight, portable scale, including a balance beam pivotally positioned on a fulcrum, contained in a tear-drop shaped carrying case. The portable scale has a load pan on one end of the balance beam and a graduated scale, configured to accommodate sli...	01/21/2003
6314824	Apparatus for carrying out a weight measurement in certifuges An apparatus for carrying out a weight measurement in centrifuges for separating suspensions into their solid and liquid components comprises a machine housing, a drum rotatingly mounted in the machine housing and receiving the suspension, and a filler pi...	11/13/2001
6268573	Postal scale with leveling assembly A portable postal scale for determining whether the weight of a letter exceeds the maximum for a given amount of postage, for example, one ounce. The scale comprises an elongated beam having a letter holder, a fulcrum, a leveling assembly and a preloaded ...	07/31/2001
5767456	Postal scale A portable postal scale for determining whether the weight of a letter exceeds the maximum for a given amount of postage, for example, one ounce. The scale comprises an elongated beam having a letter holding means, a fulcrum and a preloaded portion. The l...	06/16/1998
5721399	Golf club swing weight scale A golf club swing weight scale includes dual weighing scales arranged to provide for the simultaneous measurement of both the total weight and the swing weight of a golf club or other object. The device may include weight scales using either electronic lo...	02/24/1998
5696355	Letter weighing device with slidable fulcrum A letter weighing device has a slidable fulcrum to indicate the exact weight of a letter or the like being weighed. The letter weighing device has an elongate member having upper and lower elongate surfaces, the upper elongate surface supporting two space...	12/09/1997
5203799	Scale to determine liquified gas amount in small containers This invention relates to a device for determining the liquid content of small propane containers of the type used for torches, camp stoves, lanterns, heaters and the like, comprising an elongated support beam, one end of the support beam being a cradle f...	04/20/1993
5005657	Powder dispensing and measuring device An inexpensive, reliable, accurate, high speed powder dispensing apparatus is disclosed which includes a barrel for transferring powder from a first retainer to a second retainer. The barrel is vibrated to cause the powder to translate on a surface thereo...	04/09/1991
4961472	Postal scale and thickness gauge A portable postal scale for determining whether the weight of a letter exceeds the maximum for a given amount of postage, for example, one ounce. The scale has a beam in the form of an elongated block with two thicknesses. The flat bottom surface of the t...	10/09/1990
4938301	Electronic balance with scale on top In an electronic balance with a scale on top with two guide rods which connect a load receiver to a system carrier fixed to the housing as parallel guide, with at least one translation lever which is connected to the system carrier by means of two springs...	07/03/1990
4844192	Scale This inventive scale consists of a frame (2), a platform (3) parallel and perpendicular to the frame (2), a load lifter (5) and a level mechanism consisting of at least one arm (1). The lever mechanism transmits the load from the platform (3) to the load ...	07/04/1989
4750575	Chest high beam scale A chest high balance beam scale including balance indication means on the head of the scale which is observable from above to allow the user to determine when the beam of the scale is in balance. The head portion of the scale is fabricated of molded plast...	06/14/1988
4697655	Portable weighing device A portable weighing device particularly adapted for sport fishermen includes a balancing rod which may be readily assembled from three rod sections, a set of fittings, and a receptacle forming a counterbalancing weight. When the device is not in use, the ...	10/06/1987
4658922	Balance of precision An improved balance of precision. The fulcrum of the balance is integrally formed in a protective housing. The housing is utilized in conjunction with the beam of assembly of the balance to determine when the balance is in equipoise. When the fulcrum and ...	04/21/1987
4643267	Fish weight and length comparison apparatus Apparatus for quickly comparing the weights of fish and quickly determining whether fish have sufficient length, comprising an elongated balance beam having fish stop means, fish attachment means and fish length indication means at each end of the beam, a...	02/17/1987
4566548	Analytical balance In an analytical balance with a pan and a four-bar mechanism which keeps the balance pan parallel horizontally during its vertical travel, the one vertical side of which is held fast to the housing, the other vertical side of which, in the form of a coupl...	01/28/1986
4522277	Rocking scale A rocking scale or weighing device can be constructed so as to include a body equipped with two separate, spaced, identical bowed supports or rockers which extend generally between the ends of the body. A holder capable of holding an envelope or the like ...	06/11/1985
4384629	Weighing device A simple, inexpensive weighing device having only one part which moves relative to the remainder of the device can be constructed utilizing a body shaped so that it will rock relative to a supporting surface when an object is placed in a holder forming a ...	05/24/1983
4373936	Filter bag tensioning device and method A filter bag tensioning device for use in a bag house is disclosed. The tensioning device comprises a straight lever arm adapted to be pivotally mounted in the upper reaches of a bag house and carrying, on the end of the lever arm opposite that of filter ...	02/15/1983
4350217	Balance arm for flat weighing machines A balance arm for flat weighing machines has a rigid frame formed by girder-section rails extending between side beams. A pair of knife-edges are attached to each rail to extend parallel to the longitudinal axis thereof with the sharp edges of each pair o...	09/21/1982
4347905	Test weight scale A portable, hand-held test weight scale for testing the bushel weight of grains. A slide beam having weight increments marked along its length is joined at one end to a grain cannister of predetermined volume. Means are provided for pivotally suspending t...	09/07/1982
4171728	Powder weigher Weighing apparatus including a supporting stand, a balance scale disposed on the supporting stand, the balance scale having a beam pivotally supported on a fulcrum and a weighing receptacle suspended from the beam adjacent one end thereof, powder-supplyin...	10/23/1979
4084698	Egg weighing device Egg grading equipment of the type wherein a series of weighing devices each having a balance beam adjusted to respond to the weight of an egg of predetermined weight are provided with activating means which are cushioned or damped so as to render the weig...	04/18/1978
4067408	Balance mechanism A balance mechanism for automatically lifting known weights in a single-arm balance comprised of two plates, a first plate supporting the known weights and a pan for an unknown mass to be weighed and a second counterbalancing plate coupled to the first th...	01/10/1978
4050531	Beam balance weighing scale with self-aligning point contact support elements A low-cost rugged beam balance weighing scale with an automatically aligning point contact support mechanism. The beam balance is supported centrally of a base and a pair of balance pans are each supported on opposite ends of the beam, with all supports e...	09/27/1977
4036318	Shop scales with digital weight indication This invention relates to shop scales with digital weight indication. The scales comprise a balance lever, knife edge supports, directional supports and a damper, the balance being carried by two pairs of knife edges lying in the same plane, a pick-up arm...	07/19/1977
3987861	Apparatus for nullifying the effects of angular acceleration of frames tiltably mounting balance beams and the like A device which includes a frame supporting a lever arm for tiltable movement about a horizontal axis intermediate the ends thereof and, more particularly, to an improved apparatus for nullifying the effects of angular acceleration of such frame relative t...	10/26/1976
3960226	Weighing scale with ten times sensitivity increase Disclosed herein is a weighing machine that will indicate weight in any weight system desired utilizing a single graduated scale. A beam is supported by a fulcrum on a stand. A weight pan is hung from the beam on one side of the fulcrum, and a slidable po...	06/01/1976

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