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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4533007 | Combination weighing system with span adjustment device A combination weighing system searches a plurality of scales for a combination which provides a minimum total weight of product not less than a pre-established target weight. The search for the best combination is performed on the basis of an ordered sear... | 08/06/1985 |
| 4529050 | Combination weighing machine with adaptive signal correction A combination weighing machine has a plurality of weigh scales which provide signals representative of the weight of product in each scale. A search control receives the weight signals and selects a combination of the scales which together compose a charg... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4527646 | Combination weighing machine An automatically controlled combination weighing machine, which is generally used for packing a plurality of articles in each bag or the like so that each bag contains a predetermined weight of articles, comprising a plurality of weighing units for weighi... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4524839 | Apparatus for monitoring tare weight in a fiber blending line An apparatus for selecting between a mechanical or electrical mode for controlling the flow of fibers by motor driven feed lift aprons from a plurality of hoppers to a plurality of weigh pans for producing a predetermined blend of fibers. The mechanical m... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4523616 | Apparatus for controlling the filling of containers In order to simultaneously fill several containers with a liquid, gaseous or solid flowable medium, without it being necessary to measure and monitor the filling volume or weight of each container, the filling apparatus has a pipe system (10) for carrying... | 06/18/1985 |
| 4522788 | Proximate analyzer The specification discloses a proximate analyzer for the analysis of fossil fuels such as coal and coke. The analyzer includes a temperature-controllable and atmosphere-controllable furnace chamber, a balance having a weigh platform positioned within the ... | 06/11/1985 |
| 4520883 | Combinatorial weighing method and apparatus with volume sensing A weighing and packaging system operates by combining weight data from a plurality of weighing machines, obtaining a combination of weighing machines giving a total combined weight value equal to a target value or closest to the target value within preset... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4519306 | Process for recycling containers A process for recycling containers such as used aluminum beverage cans comprises sensing the presence of an acceptable container inserted into a receiving station in a rotatable carrier and unlatching a latching mechanism to permit the carrier to be rotat... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4518699 | On-line coal analyzer A method for on-line analysis of a coal sample. Four radial arms (16) extend from the output shaft (28) of an indexing motor (14). Sample cups (12) at the ends of the arms are indexed along a circular path past a filling station (18) where the cup is fill... | 05/21/1985 |
| 4516643 | Combinatorial weighing method and apparatus A combinatorial weighing method and apparatus in which weight data from N-number of weighing machines containing articles are combined to obtain an optimum combination of weighing machines giving a total combined weight value of articles equal to a preset... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4515231 | Combinatorial weighing apparatus with serial weighing operations A combinatorial weighing apparatus has a plurality of pool hoppers associated with automatic weighing units, respectively, for weighing batches of articles which have been supplied from a supply unit into the pool hoppers. After the batches of articles ha... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4512253 | Apparatus for processing recyclable containers Apparatus is provided for receiving and crushing containers consisting essentially of recyclable material comprising an enclosure having a manually operated rotatable carrier with a first station comprising a pocket in the carrier to receive a container. ... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4512428 | Weighing apparatus and method An electronic weighing apparatus and method is disclosed which enables the counting of an unknown quantity of items or samples such as currency, coupons, coins or similar items of a nominally uniform weight. The apparatus includes an electronic scale whic... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4512427 | Combinatorial weighing method and apparatus A combinatorial weighing method and apparatus for providing a total weight value within set allowable limits even if weight values produced by weighing machines fluctuate due to externally applied vibration or the like. The method includes obtaining an op... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4510807 | Diagnosis method of rotary kiln interior A method for diagnosing the interior of a rotary kiln, which method permits one to make a correct determination as to the state of deposit of ash on the inner wall of the rotary kiln. According to the method, a detector is inserted into a gas stream from ... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4511010 | Combinatorial weighing method and apparatus therefor In a combinatorial weighing system in which weight data from a plurality of weighing machines containing articles are combined to obtain an optimum combination of weighing machines giving a total combined weight value of articles equal to a target value o... | 04/16/1985 |
| 4509608 | Method of selecting electronic scale operating mode, and electronic scale using said method A method of selecting the operating mode of an electronic scale, and an electronic scale using said method, wherein either a computing mode or a checking mode is selected and operation is executed based on the selected mode. The computing mode is a mode w... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4509609 | Weighbelt apparatus A weighbelt is conventionally placed in or associated with a production line for weighing material supplied during production. The weighbelt of the invention has a belt 10 which can be lifted by rollers 18 out of contact with a planar support plate 16 wit... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4508186 | Weighing method and apparatus therefor A weighing method and apparatus for charging articles to be weighed into a plurality of weighing hoppers, measuring the weights of batches of the charged articles by weight sensors, selecting, based on the measured weight of each article batch, a combinat... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4499961 | Combinatorial weighing apparatus with check weigher A combinatorial weighing apparatus combines weight data from a plurality of weighing machines, finds a combination of weights giving a weight sum equal or closest to a target weight value within an allowable weight range setting, and discharges articles f... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4494582 | Ice cream making and packaging system and method Ice cream making machine and method which automatically controls the weight of ice cream supplied to containers by increasing or decreasing the amount of overrun, depending upon whether or not the cartons in a production line are overweight or underweight... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4492281 | Weigh scale The specification discloses an improved weigh scale of the dual beam type having large and small flow buckets adapted to receive a flow of fluid therein, and an encoder connected to a ball screw having a poise weigh driven by a drive motor for keeping the... | 01/08/1985 |
| 4488635 | Method and apparatus for weighing a product suspended from a traveling conveyor A shackle supporting the product to be weighed is lifted off the pendant of an overhead conveyor by a chain driven in synchronism with the conveyor, and the chain then carries the shackle and the product which it is supporting across a weighing platform b... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4488610 | Sorting apparatus Mail sorting apparatus feeds mail items past a printing postage meter into a hopper from which the items are dropped successively into sorting bins which revolve along a circular path. Collection bins, also disposed along the circular path below the sorti... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4487278 | Instrument for providing automatic measurement of test weight An instrument for automatically and accurately determining the "test weight" of grain, utilizes a confined column having a constant cross sectional area with means for sequentially dumping a plurality of batches of grain from the column and weighing the b... | 12/11/1984 |
| 4484645 | Combination weighing machine with article feed controlled by average weight of articles in non-selected weighing machines An automatically controlled combination weighing machine, which is generally used for packing a plurality of articles in each bag or the like so that each bag contains a predetermined weight of articles, the machine possesses a plurality of weighing units... | 11/27/1984 |
| 4480705 | Platform calibration factor for conveyor inclination angle A method for measuring the weight of material carried by a moving conveyor belt at an angle to the horizontal and passing over a belt scale, and a method for calibrating the belt scale under actual field conditions using previously determined calibration ... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4480706 | Automatically determining the test weight per bushel of grain An apparatus for automatically determining the test weight per bushel of grain utilizes the principal components of the standard approved test, namely a stoppered bottom hopper, a measured quart kettle and a stroker. The operation of the stoppered bottom ... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4474255 | Beer keg scale A weighing and supporting device for liquid container kegs, such as those for beer. The device comprises a flat, keg-receiving platform beneath which is located a weigh scale, the platform being pivotable between an inclined, dispensing position and a hor... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4467881 | Span adjusting device in automatic weighing machine Disclosed in a span adjusting device for an automatic weighing apparatus of the type in which the load of a weighing hopper containing articles to be weighed is applied to a corresponding weighing mechanism through means of a support member adapted for su... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4467844 | Flow monitoring method and apparatus The present invention provides an economical quick and accurate method and apparatus for transferring and monitoring a preselected amount of fluid from a fluid source container to a receiving container. The method and apparatus monitors the flow rate of t... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4466500 | Combination weighing system A combination weighing system searches a plurality of scales for a combination which provides a minimum total weight of product not less than a pre-established target weight. The search for the best combination is performed on the basis of an ordered sear... | 08/21/1984 |
| 4459783 | Workpiece weighing system for conditioning grinders A weighing system for a grinding machine which calculates the weight of material removed by the grinding machinery during a grinding procedure. Power signals from a watt meter indicate the power consumed by the motor driving the grinding wheel. The weight... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4456580 | Automatic apparatus for analyzing metals An automatic apparatus for loading and feeding crucibles to and removing crucibles from a combustion furnace in which metals are burned for analyzing them. The apparatus has a part for automatically transporting crucibles to a sample weighing position one... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4454831 | Watering indicator for hanging plants A watering indicator for hanging plants, with two support elements (e.g., an upper hook attached to a tubular housing and a lower hook integral with a rod extending into the housing), a spring resisting separation of the support elements (e.g., located wi... | 06/19/1984 |
| 4448272 | Method and apparatus for feeding, weighing and releasing fiber Method and apparatus for feeding, weighing and releasing a predetermined quantity of fiber in reoccurring cycles for use in a fiber blending operation or the like whereby the quantity of fiber released in each cycle is maintained at an essentially constan... | 05/15/1984 |
| 4445581 | System for loading railroad cars A method and apparatus are provided for loading railroad cars coupled in motion. Prior to loading, an "empty" composite weight is obtained of the front and rear trucks of an empty selected railroad car, the rear truck of the adjacent forward railroad car ... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4437090 | Apparatus for indicating creosote buildup in a chimney In order to provide an indication of the extent to which creosote has built up in a chimney, an accumulator on which creosote will also build up is held suspended in a chimney in a zone where a major creosote buildup is anticipated. The accumulator is so ... | 03/13/1984 |
| 4431071 | Apparatus for determining the mass by the hectolitre (specific weight) of various products such as foodstuffs, more particularly cereals, granulous products and the like A device for determining the specific weight of granular products by weighing a fixed volume in a tapered hopper that can be locked in place, filled, unlocked to be weighed, and tipped over to dispense the granular products.... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4431070 | High speed precision weighing and filling method and apparatus Precision weighing and filling of comminuted materials is carried out at high speeds by advancing the material to be weighed into a rotatable pan, applying an unbalanced electromagnetic force to the pan so as to cause it to rotate through a predetermined ... | 02/14/1984 |
