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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153912 | Baby balance with detachable tray halves A baby scale includes a weighing tray configured to hold a baby and having a first tray half and a second tray half disposable together in a storage position; a measuring device configured to support the weighing tray and configured to determine a weight of the baby... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8138431 | Weighing cell having a plug-type connection for receiving a conveyor system A weighing cell includes a load receptor having a plug connector mounted thereon. The plug connector is adapted to receive a complementary plug connector of a conveying system so as to connect the conveying system to the load receptor either mechanically or electric... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8063321 | Universal belt scale frame A weighing apparatus adapted for use in an existing conveyor, and a method for attaching a weighing apparatus to an existing conveyor without removing components or modifying the conveyor. The apparatus comprises a roller, a load cell, a vertical support and a cross... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8035042 | Vehicle scale coupling device A coupling device designed to securely connect adjacent weigh platform modules of a vehicle scale. Such a device may include corresponding coupling elements, each adapted for attachment to a respective one of a pair of adjacent weigh platform modules. The coupling e... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8017877 | Portable collapsible scale A portable scale having a collapsed and an extended condition is provided by a pair of rigid beams, each generally elongated with opposing longitudinal ends. A weight sensor is provided proximal each opposing longitudinal end of each beam of the pair. Processing and... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7989713 | Adjustable weighing scale An adjustable weighing scale includes first and second scale sections deployable in a full-width configuration and an extended-width configuration. A connecting member extends between the scale sections. Load sensing apparatuses are mounted on the scale sections and... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7960658 | Bayonet-coupled draft shield arrangement for balance A balance (1) has a balance housing (2), which, when the balance is set up for operation, has an opening at its topside to pass a load-introducing member (4). The housing has a draft shield arrangement (5), separable from, and attachable ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7935900 | Weighing device Weighing device with at least one weighing cell and with a receiving structure serving to hold the at least one weighing cell, wherein the at least one weighing cell includes a first fastener device serving to fasten the weighing cell in the receiving structure, and... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7893367 | Infant scale An infant scale includes a scale pan configured to hold an infant and including first and second pan halves foldable against each other from an unfolded weighing position to a folded-up storage position. A measuring device is configured to support the scale pan and ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7759586 | Weight-receiving platform for a balance and a holder therefor A weighing lift has a single-piece platform for an electronic balance and a holder into which the platform can be plugged. The platform has a load-receiving area for an object to be weighed, a centering pin and a rotation-blocking element. The rotation-blocking elem... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7741569 | Electronic weight scale An electronic weight scale includes: a main scale module including a main weight sensor disposed in a main housing and outputting an output corresponding to weight acting on the main housing and sensed thereby, a controller operable in one of folded and unfolded mod... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7732719 | Hand held luggage scale case construction A hand held luggage scale case is comprised of a generally pentagonal pair of shells which fit compatibly together and include a storage chamber section for weight sensing elements as well as a tape measure. The case includes a recess channel molded into the shell t... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7683272 | Infant height and weight measuring scale with foldable and extendable supporting panels A scale, comprising a body, wherein a supporting panel is disposed on the body; the supporting panel comprises an upper supporting panel and a lower supporting panel that can be folded and unfolded; the lower supporting panel is connected to the body via a rotatable... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7645949 | Portable scale having guide mechanism of slotted rail and captive trolley A portable digital scale is disclosed, having retractable and stowable handles and weighing hook, as well as a weight display that may be viewed from directly above the scale. ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7550683 | Portable digital plate scale The invention at hand represents a dieter's food scale that fits within the base of a plate. It contains a plate scale, a supportive cord, and a digital interface. The supportive cord holds the digital interface firmly in place yet out from under the dinner plate so... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7521638 | Portable scale A travel scale includes side housings which telescopically connect to a center bridging section that receives signals from load cells located on the bottom side of the side housings. The signals are transmitted to a readout in the bridging section. Upon closing of t... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7442885 | Mobile weight enforcement vehicle A mobile weight enforcement vehicle comprising a vehicle body, a hydraulic vehicle weighing scale mechanism, and a computer measurement display, wherein the hydraulic vehicle weighing scale mechanism is disposed on one side of the vehicle body, and has a hydraulic f... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7439454 | Article transport apparatus having trough and reciprocating movement mechanism, and combination weighing apparatus provided therewith A transport apparatus that enables a trough to be easily removed in one step, and a combination weighing apparatus provided with the same are provided. The transport apparatus includes a trough and a reciprocating movement mechanism, and is configured to convey an a... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435917 | Adjustable weighing scale An adjustable weighing scale includes first and second scale sections deployable in a full-width configuration and an extended-width configuration. A connecting member extends between the scale sections. Load sensing apparatuses are mounted on the scale sections and... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7358449 | Apparatus and method for measuring luggage weight An apparatus (100) such as a portable weight measuring device for the purpose of simultaneously determining weight and time data includes a container support member (104) having a container engagement portion (102) and a time-determining device ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355131 | Bathroom vanity with storage for a weigh scale A novel bathroom vanity provides storage space for a bathroom scale and makes efficient use of the volume occupied in the bathroom by the vanity. In several embodiments, the bathroom scale is stored in a drawer in a kick panel, the drawer being moved between a close... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7348501 | Scale having surface plate that provides sole structural connection of its support members A scale comprises a pair of elongate support members, each member containing a gauge, which provides an indication of the weight of an item placed across the two members. The members are structurally connected solely via a surface plate adapted to rest on the suppor... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7339123 | Electronic scale for measuring weight of person in wheelchair A wheelchair scale is provided wherein triangular or trapezoidal box-shaped members are used for forming a support base having a truss structure. The box-shaped members are formed in advance by welding, and are then welded together. Since the welding processes can b... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337580 | Weight change indicating apparatus An apparatus for use under an object utilizes a weighing mechanism and an adjustable indicating system for monitoring weight change. The apparatus may be particularly adapted for monitoring soil moisture level in a pot holding houseplants. The apparatus provides a g... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335839 | Load cell interface for a bed having a stud receiver with a roller axis parallel with an axis of a load cell stud A load cell apparatus has a load cell adapted to couple to a first structure. The load cell comprises a load cell body and a sensor. The sensor provides an output signal indicative of an amount of weight applied to the load cell. A stud extends away from the load ce... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7282652 | Portable weighing system A hospital bed weighing system includes four carriage assemblies and a frame assembly. Each of the four carriage assemblies includes a wheel support member for receiving and supporting one of the four wheels of a typical hospital bed. Two caster wheels are mounted a... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7282653 | Weighing devices A piece of luggage, rucksack or satchel is provided having a pair of spaced shoulder straps. At least one strap has a stress/strain unit to monitor the stress/strain in the strap as the piece is worn on the shoulder of a user. The at least one strap also has an indi... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271352 | System for high-speed automatic weighing of items in a mail stream An apparatus for weighing mail pieces being advanced across a transport path including a weighing module having load cells, an in-feed drive module and a takeaway module. The scale platform is mounted independently of the in-feed drive module and the takeaway module... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7265302 | Article of luggage with internally built-in weight measurement and display and method therefor An article of luggage has a casing and at least a carrying handle attached to the casing. A member engageable with a predetermined portion of the casing for measuring a weight of contents loaded therein and for generating display signals. A display is connected to t... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7257969 | Apparatus for supplying detergent in washer The invention relates to a detergent supplying apparatus in a washer which includes a cabinet (1), a drum (4) rotatably provided in the cabinet and a tub (3) fixed outside the drum (4). The detergent supplying apparatus includes: a water ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256357 | Postal scale with extendable input/output unit A postal type scale, such as an electronic scale, capable of weighing a plurality of different size packages is provided. The scale includes a weighing mechanism in its base, a platform for supporting a package thereon in a weighing relationship, and an extendable i... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7238895 | Multi-purpose digital scale for travelers A portable scale that allows travelers to calculate the weight of their luggage and compare the weight against weight limits that are imposed by common carriers. The scale includes circuitry for calculating weight and a memory for storing weight limits. Weight and o... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237356 | Combination fishing accessory device A combination fishing accessory device including a line clipper, flashlight, hook sharpener and tape measure for attachment to a fishing rod making it easier and faster for an angler to clip lines, change rigs, sharpen hooks, shine light and measure fish. The device... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235747 | Arm scale apparatus An arm scale apparatus includes a casing shaped to fit partly around a person's arm and having a casing strap attached to the casing and having a fastener thereon for strapping the casing to a person's arm. A display on the casing is positioned to face a person havi... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7235746 | Modular apparatus for electronic scales and a method for assembling same A modular apparatus for an electronic weighing scale is disclosed having a battery housing, a printed circuit board and a display fastened together and to a base of the scale. The printed circuit board may be adapted to accommodate a number of displays for various s... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232963 | Scale having a display and operating unit A scale (1) having a scale housing (3) serving to house the weighing mechanism and the weighing electronics, which stands on a support base on at least three support points (5,5′), is designed to be connectable to and disconnectable from a dis... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232961 | Portable hand held luggage weight and size measurement device A portable hand held device for weighing and measuring the size of a luggage item includes a handle designed to provide support yet comfort with respect to the use of the weighing device and further includes a mechanism which enables recordal of the weight of luggag... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232962 | Mobile hospital bed scale A mobile hospital patient bed scale is contemplated which lifts the entire bed with patient in situ on a load platform with an aperture to accommodate the undercarriage of many hospital beds such as a motor. The scale minimizes both vertical and horizontal displacem... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7212981 | Postage franking device and method One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a postage franking device that includes a scale, an envelope holder and a printer. The envelope holder is suspended from the scale and defines a print zone. The printer, which is supported by the holder, is conf... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7199311 | Emergency medical service (EMS) stretcher digital scale Portable scale devices, apparatus and methods for use with stretchers so that emergency medical service (EMS) personal can accurately measure a patient's weight in the field so that proper medication treatment and dosage can be administered. A head plate member can ... | 04/03/2007 |
