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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7161097 | Container with a built-in scale This invention provides a simple means for a user to determine the weight of a container with its contents before lifting or transporting it, therefore increasing safety for the user, as back strain and other physical discomforts can result from the repetitive lifti... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7129426 | Weight scale with hybrid graduation A weight scale with hybrid graduation includes an elastic element, a carrier mounted to the lower end of the elastic element, an indicator block mounted between the elastic element and the carrier, and a graduated housing for receiving the elastic element and the in... | 10/31/2006 |
| 5731548 | Big dial scale mechanism A big dial platform scale includes a scale base. A weight sensing apparatus is supported on the base including a weight supporting platform movable relative to the base and a weight sensing mechanism responsive to movement of the platform for moving a bea... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5721398 | Overload protection device for a precision balance An overload protection device for a precision balance includes a measuring cell having a short travel distance, a parallel guide unit connected to a load receiving unit, and an auxiliary parallel guide unit whose guide members are connected to the load re... | 02/24/1998 |
| 4778016 | Weighing method by multirange load cell balance A load is applied simultaneously to a plurality of load cells having mutually different optimal weighing ranges and connected to each other, so that load data are obtained individually from such load cells. The data of the weighed load are processed for p... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4359716 | Method and apparatus for sensing air pressure in pneumatic suspension units for vehicles A method and apparatus for sensing air pressure in pneumatic suspension units for a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, comprising: air pressure sensors capable of sensing air pressures in pneumatic suspension units to generate an output signal when the air pr... | 11/16/1982 |
| 4039035 | Weighing balance A weighing balance comprises an anti-shock device arranged in the mechanical linkage between an object receiving plate and a rack and pinion driving an indicating member, to protect the teeth of the rack and pinion when the receiving plate is abruptly loa... | 08/02/1977 |
