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Pizza Pie With Concentric Rings of Crust

A pizza mold for forming a plurality of concentric raised ridges of dough (i.e., crust) on the surface of a pizza pie.

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Class 177/251 - Adjustable load-arm connection


Subclass of Class 177 - Weighing scales
Definition: Apparatus wherein the distance along the beam between the
No. of patents: 21
Last issue date: 10/21/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7439457Apparatus for determining relative density of produce using weighing and size measuring
The higher the reading of relative density, liquid weight per unit volume, of pieces of produce such as fruits, the juicier the piece of produce is. By comparing a number of pieces of produce of the same type and species and ranking them, the juiciest pieces of prod...
10/21/2008
5814773Golf club survey instrument with variable fulcrum
A golf club survey instrument includes a weight scale and a variably positionable fulcrum, enabling the instrument to be used determine the total weight of a golf club or the weight of each of its separate components, the swing weight of the club, and the...
09/29/1998
5696355Letter weighing device with slidable fulcrum
A letter weighing device has a slidable fulcrum to indicate the exact weight of a letter or the like being weighed. The letter weighing device has an elongate member having upper and lower elongate surfaces, the upper elongate surface supporting two space...
12/09/1997
5377868Concrete admixture weighing and dispensing system
Apparatus and method for dispensing admixtures based upon weight. One or more admixture storage containers are supported in one embodiment by a suspended platform, and in another embodiment by brackets. A weight sensing system such as a single load cell i...
01/03/1995
5362928Scale with rolling-fulcrum and cylindrical-weights
For mailing use, a balance scale devoid of springs, electrical components, gradations, indicia and moveable pointers. Said scale is designed for use in determining postage due for UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE: 1. FIRST CLASS MAIL wherein postage fee is based o...
11/08/1994
5224626Concrete admixture weighing and dispensing system
Apparatus and method for dispensing admixtures based upon weight. One or more admixture storage containers are supported in one embodiment by a suspended platform, and in another embodiment by brackets. A weight sensing system such as a single load cell i...
07/06/1993
5133420Bearing support for a scale platform
A weighing scale having a load receiving platform which delivers forces to a force collecting lever system mounted on the scale base by means of self adjusting bearing members projecting downwardly from said platform and secured to said platform by assemb...
07/28/1992
4840241Letter scale with coin counter-balance
A coin scale for measuring weight of a mailing material comprises a scale section and a base section situated under the scale section. The scale section includes an elongated arm, a coin receiving member formed at one end of the arm, a mail receiving memb...
06/20/1989
4800970Flexible beam mechanical weighing scale
A small mechanical weighing scale capable of weighing relatively light, flat articles such as envelopes. The scale contains a slidable pullout flexible beam that is adapted to hold a thin flat article. The tape will break away in accordance with the weigh...
01/31/1989
4792002Proportionate rocker balance
A proportionate balance is provided with which an arbitrary amount of one component can be proportioned with a precise weight of another component. A rocker member supports the balance and eliminates the need for knife edges or other typically fragile piv...
12/20/1988
4715458Beam balance with unequal arms and didder device
The sensitivity of a balance beam having unequal arms used to detect and measure phenomenon which exert low energy mechanical forces includes a U-shaped beam area having a horizontal slot therein and a pivot post having a vertical slot which registers wit...
12/29/1987
4715245Device for metering a powdered, granular or liquid product, and apparatus including a device of the kind
The device for metering a powdered, granular or liquid product, comprises a metering chamber (1) which has a variable volume. The metering chamber (1) comprises a wall (2) which is movable within said chamber. The latter is connected to a lever (4) pivotally m...
12/29/1987
4547989Catching hook
The invention relates to a catching hook having a straight portion (1) which in one end is provided with a hook (2) and another straight portion (3) which in the end opposite to the hook is provided with a handle (4). The portions are displaceable relativ...
10/22/1985
4420056Postage scale
A postage scale, which may also serve as a letter opener, has a substantially flat elongate body with grip means at one end thereof for holding a letter or similar article in perpendicularly depending position. The grip means preferably consists of a wide...
12/13/1983
4387777Calorie counting method and apparatus
Caloric counting method and apparatus comprises a base support structure, a plate support structure pivotally mounted on the base support structure, and scale means connected to said plate support structure at a point remote from the pivot line thereof. A...
06/14/1983
4384629Weighing device
A simple, inexpensive weighing device having only one part which moves relative to the remainder of the device can be constructed utilizing a body shaped so that it will rock relative to a supporting surface when an object is placed in a holder forming a ...
05/24/1983
4281461Letter scale
A combination rule and scale is disclosed in which the weight of the rule is used to counterbalance the weight of an object, such as a letter, and provide a measurement of the object's weight. In one embodiment the combination rule and scale comprises a c...
08/04/1981
4198626Intravenous alarm device
An intravenous alarm device provides an alarm signal to indicate that a predetermined amount of liquid remains in a liquid dispensing container of the type such as an I.V. bottle or bag adapted to be suspended from an arm. The device includes an attitude-...
04/15/1980
4109738Weighing apparatus including lever-connected compensation coil means
An improved weighing apparatus of the electromagnetic load compensation type is disclosed, characterized by the provision of a horizontal one- or two-arm lever connected at one end with a compensation coil carrier device, a first bearing device connecting...
08/29/1978
4037674Balance for determining the weight percentage of an extracted component with respect to the total weight of a test material
Balance for determining weight percentage of an extracted component with respect to the total weight of a given material, comprising two load-receiving units and two movable rigidly connected balance weight interconnected by flexible ties that embrace a d...
07/26/1977
3977567Intravenous alarm device
Apparatus for actuating an alarm to alert medical personnel that an intravenous fluid has been fully administered to the quantity ordered by the attending physician. A liquid dispensing container secured to one side of a balance arm with a counterweight s...
08/31/1976
 
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