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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7247802 | Scale pan designed to pass RF signals with minimal interference A checkout station comprises a deactivation system having an antenna for transmitting a signal to the security feature on a product passing over the checkout station to deactivate the security feature and a scale for weighing the product at the checkout station. A c... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7119288 | Method and apparatus for weighing easily chargeable measured object A method of weighing an easily chargeable measured object able to remove the effects of static electricity to weigh a measured object by an accuracy of about 0.3 mg continuously with a good work efficiency. When using an electronic scale (10) provided with a ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7053319 | Electronic weighing apparatus utilizing surface acoustic waves using sensors operating at different frequencies, having temperature compensation, and a push oscillator A weighing apparatus includes a SAW oscillator and a “push oscillator” to force the SAW oscillator into a desired mode of operation. A SAW temperature oscillator and a thermistor are also provided. The frequency of the “push oscillator” is made immune to tem... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6965083 | Scale for weighing blister packs that contain powder In a balance (10) for weighing blister packs (50) in the microgram weight range, its balance pan (12, 14) is designed in such a way that field forces (70) caused by an electric field act practically exclusively on the balance pan (12, ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6541713 | Talking moving dieter's plate A mechanism which can sense the weight of food as well as perhaps time in order to provide auditory cues to a person who is eating. The cues are calculated to modify eating behavior so that it better conforms to a pre-decided ideal. This would be accompli... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6329611 | Apparatus for measuring weight and force with magnetic fluid seal An apparatus for measuring weight of a substance placed within a substrate space which is subjected to sever conditions, including a measuring unit having a transducer and placed within a measuring space, a partition member provided between the measuring ... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6037548 | Scales for retail outlets A description is given of scales (100) which are intended for retail outlets and can be adapted to various applications by being equipped with different input means (126, 130) and memory means (116, 118).... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5895894 | Balance A balance includes a weighing cell which is surrounded by an elastic tubular bellows or a soft-elastic hose without ribs and is protected against the penetration of dust and water, wherein one end of the bellows or hose is attached to the stationary end o... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5869788 | Weighing scale with EMI/RFI shielding An electronic weighing device includes a lower electrically conductive plate, an upper electrically conductive plate, a load cell coupled to central portions of the upper and lower plates such that the load cell responds to weight on the upper plate, and ... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5773767 | Scale with reset extender bar A weighing scale includes a housing having a top opening defined by a top flange. A weighing module is mounted inside the housing for measuring weight. A scale platform is disposed inside the top opening and rests atop the weighing module by gravity. A pr... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5641947 | Receptacle removeably attached to a weighing scale for disposal of medical waste An apparatus for hazardous waste disposal includes a container for holding a disposable flexible plastic bag without putting tear strain on the bag, and a weighing device for placement under the container so that the weight of the bag may be monitored as ... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5481071 | Electronic balance with a key for enabling a specific function An electronic balance includes a switch mounted on a print in the interior of the balance housing for switching on and off a function which is usually locked, for example, the function "calibrating". The switch is actuated by a prong which is mounted on a... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5264667 | Weighing apparatus having improved windscreen means A weighing scale housing (9) includes a base (21), vertical front (19), rear (17), and side (23,25) walls cooperating with the base to define a weighing chamber (3) containing a movable weighing pan (5), characterized in that at least one of the side wall... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5181616 | Grain processor A grain processor for separating and measuring components of a sample of grain as it passes through a rotary sieve having two or more sieving sections having different perforations. The separated particles in each of the sieving sections are passed throug... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5074369 | Electronic weighing apparatus having protective cover means Electronic weighing apparatus (3) is provided including a transparent cylindrical cover member (13) defining a weighing chamber (1) within which the load weighing pan is contained. The cover member contains an access opening (16) and is rotatable about it... | 12/24/1991 |
| 4799559 | Measuring apparatus A scale-type measuring apparatus, particularly a weighing apparatus, for use in commerce where calibration is required, comprises a sensor (1) which generates a signal representing a measured quantity, a separate readout device (3) disposed remotely from ... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4586575 | Measuring apparatus with automatic operating mode-setting A measuring apparatus such as a scale comprising a weighing platform module, an evaluation module including a microprocessor, and a connecting cable for operatively connecting the modules, the apparatus being operable in at least two (2) different operati... | 05/06/1986 |
