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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7371978 | Thermally insulated weighing module Weighing module having a first mounting device which is in force-transmitting contact with a load that is to be determined, also having a second mounting device which is connectable to a supporting structure that supports the weighing module. A load cell is arranged... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364223 | Cab supporting structure To provide a cab supporting structure capable of supplying a protection function with a simple configuration by using an attenuation mechanism commonly used for a controlled vehicle for protecting the cab or an operator from high impact force acting on the cab while... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361852 | Weighing module Weighing module having a first mounting device which is in force-transmitting contact with a load that is to be determined, also having a second mounting device which is connectable to a supporting structure that supports the weighing module. A load cell is arranged... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357087 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting of seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7330128 | System and method for detecting radiological waste by trash collection vehicles A system for detecting radiation that is embodied within a trash collection truck. The trash collection truck has a storage bin for holding compressed trash and a collection bin for temporarily holding newly collected trash. A compaction mechanism is used to move ne... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7314053 | Load sensing system A load sensing system for maximizing the cleaning efficiency of particulate raw materials such as sand, gravel, rock, ores, etc., in a log washer by sensing the weight of the aggregate in the log washer tank and adjusting the angle of inclination of the tank for cle... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7273017 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting of seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7266904 | Measurement standard for sensing lifting heights The invention relates to an industrial truck having a first load-bearing component (12) and a second load-bearing component (14) which are provided such that they can move in relation to one another for the purpose of carrying out a conveying movement,... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7241956 | Weight measurement system for steel mill transfer cars A weighing system for a ladle transfer car is disclosed. For each wheel of the transfer car, a heat-resistant load cell designed to tolerate temperatures of at least 550 degrees Fahrenheit is mounted in axle block housings on each side of each wheel. Each load cell ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7224273 | Device and method for identifying a container The present invention relates to an wireless communication device and method for identifying a container. The device includes a wireless communication device for transmitting information regarding the container. The container includes an outer wall forming an enclos... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7211747 | Bin lifting and weigh scale arrangement The present invention is directed at a bin lifting and weighing assembly comprising a bin lifting mechanism having means for engaging and lifting a bin; means for mounting the bin lifting mechanism against a structure; a load cell, mounted against the structure; for... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7189931 | Seat occupant load sensor An occupant load sensor (10) is fixed to a bracket (48) via a sleeve (60a) of a collar (60) arranged in an outer periphery of a thread (32) of a bolt portion (30), and a bush (62) interposed between the sleeve ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7180015 | Scale with clampable protrusion for weighing bicycles and other sports-related items A scale for weighing objects in general and specifically bicycles is described. One embodiment of the scale comprises a body, a hook for suspending the item to be weighed, and an appendage extending from the body. The appendage is adapted to be firmly secured in a t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7176391 | Load cell to frame interface for hospital bed 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... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166808 | Apparatus for measuring the weight force of a load processed by a machine An apparatus is provided for measuring the weight force of a bale in a baler wherein the bale moves between a first position, within the baling chamber, and a second position, within a wrapping apparatus carried by the baler chassis. A measurement device, which is c... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7112749 | Sensor mounting apparatus for minimizing parasitic stress A compliant interface (14,16) for vehicular seat weight sensors minimizes parasitic stresses affecting sensor output. In one embodiment, an integral compliant interface (14) has an annular flange (14a) attached to a post extending from th... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7096742 | Load support assembly and method of using same An assembly for use in suspending loads from a load cell comprising: an upper part adapted to be secured to an anchor point and from which a load cell may be suspended; and a lower part adapted to be suspended from the load cell and from which a load may be suspende... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7082845 | Device for leaf chain load cell A device having integrally formed channels that prevent forces on a sensor cable from damaging a load cell such that if the cable is overloaded it will break but the strain gauge within the load cell will be protected. ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7082375 | System for detecting an incorrect payload lift A system for validating a payload weight measurement for a machine includes a pressure sensor configured to generate a pressure signal indicative of an actuating fluid pressure associated with a fluid cylinder operatively coupled to a work implement of the machine. ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7059258 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7026557 | Apparatus and method for weighting objects on a fork lift truck This invention relates to an improved apparatus for measuring the weight of an object being carried by a fork lift truck. Accurate weight is obtained by combining the measurements of the tension load(s) exerted by the chain(s) used to lift and support the fork carry... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7022921 | Electronic scale assembly having incorporated spreader arm An electronic scale/spreader arm assembly for use with an apparatus includes an axial force transducer, such as a load cell, that is attachable to the apparatus. A spreader bar is configured to receive a support wherein the spreader bar and the load cell are interco... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7009118 | Vehicle load weighing system and load cells for such systems The present invention relates to a load cell operable with a vehicle having a chassis and a container carried by the chassis, with the load cell supported by the chassis and supporting the container for measuring the weight of the container and any load therein, and... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7002083 | Hand truck weighing device and weighing method The invention includes a device for and a method of weighing. A device according to the invention is a hand truck having weight sensors in each toe-portion. A method according to the invention uses such a hand truck to provide a weight signal corresponding to the we... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6961676 | Apparatus for supporting maintenance check of a sensor An apparatus for supporting maintenance check of a sensor to maintain sensing accuracy, the sensor 10 generating a changeable weight signal in accordance with a load imposed on a vehicle, includes judging means 30a2 for judging whether or... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6934616 | System for determining an implement arm position A control system for determining a position of an implement arm having a work implement is disclosed. The implement arm includes mating components connected by at least one joint. The control system includes at least one position sensor operably associated with the ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6924441 | Load cell apparatus A patient support including a mattress, a load cell apparatus, and a frame having an intermediate frame and a weigh frame. The load cell apparatus is positioned relative to the intermediate frame and the weigh frame. The load cell apparatus includes a load cell, a m... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6855894 | Mobile lifting device and weighing device therefor A mobile lifting device comprises a mobile frame (1, 12, 13) with a set of lift forks (3) for receiving a pallet thereon. The pallet truck is provided with a weighing device which comprises at least one pressure or strain-sensitive sensor (20) i... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6732667 | Grain drill with weight sensing device for sensing the weight of seed grain in a hopper The present invention is a grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame having a plur... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6730861 | Weigh sensed lift truck forks Weigh sensed lift truck forks in which each standard fork is modified to accept an assembly including load sensing cells, spacers and a fork cover. Each cover provides protection for load cells affixed through spacers between the fork and fork cover, standard fork t... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6703569 | Roll-off truck/trailer with weighing system The present invention is directed to a roll-off truck/trailer and a method for weighing the box that is positioned horizontally on the truck/trailer. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a weighing system mounted on a roll-off truck/tra... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6646210 | Device and method for detecting the weight of the useful load of a commercial vehicle by means of a vertical sensor The invention relates to a device for detecting the weight of the useful load of a commercial vehicle, comprising sensors which detect the amount of vehicle load produced by said useful load, in addition to a data memory that records information detected ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6624363 | Bulk material trailer An improved gondola assembly for receiving harvested crops in the field from a crop harvester has a lightweight molded drop in tank held in place by a tank framework on the gondola assembly. The drop in tank lowers the gondola center of gravity as it repl... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6600111 | Portable weigh scale system for use with vehicles having lift truck forks or the like A portable weigh scale system that can be easily fitted onto the standard forks of a lift truck or the like for lifting, weighing and transporting a load without modifications to the vehicle or lift forks. The weigh scale assembly is principally construct... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6598010 | Method for achieving accurate measurement of true weight The present invention is a method for achieving accurate measurement of true weight of a load by use of a weight measuring device which has the ability to be tilted by the operator about an axis, such as, but not limited to, a scale which is built into a ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6422800 | On-board weighing system for front loading refuse vehicles The system is for use in a front loader assembly for refuse vehicles, which include two spaced fork members which are secured to a cross-member, which in turn are supported by lift arms which move the load supported on the forks into the refuse truck. The... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6302461 | Transport and/or collection device made of molded plastics material and including an identity device, and a method of manufacture The invention relates to a transport and/or collection device of molded plastics material including an electronic identity device such as a transponder, the identity device being integrated in a wall of the transport and/or collection device while the wal... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6236000 | Mounting of gauged load bearing members This invention is drawn to an apparatus for lifting and weighing a container, including a pair of fork tines engagable with said container and mounted on a supporting structure, each fork tine having a vertically disposed web provided with transducers res... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6232566 | Apparatus in a lifting device for reducing error in weight measurements A device for lifting a load includes a carriage supported by one end of a chain. The chain passes over a sprocket wheel (mast roller) atop a hydraulically operated telescoping element and is anchored at a second end. In a first embodiment of the invention... | 05/15/2001 |
