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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7234346 | System and method for detecting and displaying an amount of chemical in a cylinder or vessel A system and method for detecting and displaying the amount of chemical in a vessel. The system includes a vessel with a variable quantity of gas supported upon a moveable platform. A hydraulic load cell is positioned under the platform, and generates a hydraulic pr... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7214892 | Scale lever assembly The present invention discloses a weighing scale having a lever assembly which includes a pair of levers. Each lever has first and second pivotal ends and an intermediate region for engaging a weight sensing mechanism. A platform is provided upon the lever assembly.... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7151232 | Weighing scale with level compensating foot assembly A foot assembly for a weighing scale comprises a base, a ring arranged in coaxial spaced relation to the base; and a plurality of deformable compensation beams projecting outwardly from a portion of the base so as to support the ring. ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 6997278 | Torque-based occupant weight estimation apparatus for a vehicle seat A torque-based occupant weight estimation apparatus for a vehicle seat includes front and rear torsion bars through which the seat frame is coupled to a set of floor brackets. The torsion bars are rotatably mounted on the floor brackets, and linkage arms rigidly cou... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6946632 | Cooking apparatus equipped with weight measuring device A weight measuring device having a lever structure, a cooking apparatus equipped with the weight measuring device, and a mounting structure of the weight measuring device. A weight sensor pushed by a lever is disposed on an outer bottom surface of a cooking cavity. ... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6936776 | Weighing scale with level compensating foot assembly A foot assembly for a weighing scale comprises a base, a ring arranged in coaxial spaced relation to the base; and a plurality of deformable compensation beams projecting outwardly from a portion of the base so as to support the ring. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6903282 | Weighing scale A scale having a load platform suspended by multiple horizontally spaced suspension members. Tensions on the suspension members apply torques to a load transfer linkage comprising a plurality of horizontally extending, torsionally rigid torque transfer members arran... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6689964 | Dual display weight measuring apparatus which detects movement of the pointer through slits in the mechanical dial face A mechanical weighing scale having mechanical parts driving a pointer rotating around a fixed disc or dial having slots or holes formed therein. The mechanical pointer operates to provide an analog display of one's weight to the user. An optical sensor sy... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6677540 | Scale for weighing people Personal weighing scales comprise a load platform (2) made of a plate-like material, a mechanism (4) for measuring the load bearing on the platform (2), a frame (3) for supporting the mechanism, and support devices in the form of appendages (15) fixed to ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6639158 | Weighing scale with level compensating foot assembly A toot assembly for a weighing scale is provided including a base and an annular ring that is arranged in coaxial spaced relation to the base, and supported by a plurality of resilient beams that project radially outwardly from a portion of the base. Each... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6617531 | Seat load measuring device To provide a seat load measuring device which is capable of reducing production cost and assembly cost and which makes it possible to measure the weight of the person on the seat more accurately. The device measures the load of a seat of a passenger vehic... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6323444 | Seat weight measuring apparatus To provide a seat weight measuring apparatus capable of estimating with higher precision the weight and the center of gravity of a passenger on the seat and with reduced cost, a seat weight measuring apparatus is provided. The seat weight measuring appara... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6284987 | Embedded weight scale A weighing scale detects and indicates changes in a small weight that is embedded within a much larger residual weight. The scale device has a base and a top weighing pan above it, with a linkage supported between the base and the top pan. A counterbalanc... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6069325 | Seat weight measuring apparatus A seat weight measuring apparatus measures a seat weight including a weight of a passenger sitting on an automotive seat. The seat weight measuring apparatus is formed of seat connecting mechanisms with arms for connecting the seat to seat fixing portions... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5998742 | High speed high accuracy active force transducer A force transducer and method of measuring an applied force such as a weight of material, comprising a balance beam, said balance beam being supported at a preset position on a base at a fulcrum between its two ends, a voice coil actuator comprising an el... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5811739 | Mobile bale weighing device A bale weighing device for use with a mobile baler is disclosed. The weighing device comprises a support structure which is attached to the baler and pivotably supports a pivot shaft. Two balance arms are rigidly attached to the pivot shaft and support a ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5801338 | Scale bearing insert A platform weighing scale includes a base with vertical corner stands and a weight supporting platform including depending corner bearings. A weight sensing apparatus is supported on the base corner stands and supports the weight supporting platform so th... | 09/01/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5721400 | Scale with lever mechanism and method for mounting components A scale, especially a bathroom scale, comprises a base (10), a platform (11) and, arranged therebetween, a weighing mechanism comprising a U-shaped supporting bar (34) which is attached to the base (10) and supports indicating elements of the weighing mec... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5708236 | Weighing scale with cantilever beam for transmitting force to a strain gauge A weighing scale comprising a housing having an upper platform for receiving a load, and a base; a lever assembly comprising a plurality of levers, each of which is in operative contact with the upper platform and supported by a post element mounted on th... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5616889 | Apparatus for weighing a load with a pair of summing bars and suspension straps A summing bar suspension scale having a platform for supporting objects to be weighed, a frame, weighing bars, a weighing arm assembly, and a pair of summing bar assemblies. One of the summing bar assemblies is connected to one of the weighing bars and to... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5610373 | Weigh scale and method for calibrating same An improved scale, including bathroom-type scales, is provided by employing markings on the dial for calibrating the scale using photosensor equipment. The adjusting nut of the scale and the calibration stud of the scale are both accessible for automated ... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5384437 | Torque bar suspension scale with strap assemblies A torque bar suspension scale having a platform for supporting objects to be weighed and a pair of torque bars with each torque bar being disposed at an opposite end of the platform. Strap assemblies are connected to the platform, the torque bars and a fr... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5384438 | Torque bar suspension scale with strap assemblies A torque bar suspension scale having a platform for supporting objects to be weighed and a pair of torque bars with each torque bar being disposed at an opposite end of the platform. Strap assemblies are connected to the platform, the torque bars and a fr... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5369223 | Apparatus for weighing and processing materials Apparatus for processing materials including a receptacle for containing and processing fluid materials such as animal feed. A frame supports the receptacle on a base surface. A weighing mechanism supports the frame and includes at least one member yielda... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5308935 | Torque bar suspension scale with strap assemblies A torque bar suspension scale having a platform for supporting objects to be weighed and a pair of torque bars with each torque bar being disposed at an opposite end of the platform. Strap assemblies are connected to the platform, the torque bars and a fr... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5219030 | Spring for a scale and method of assembly of same An improved method of assembling conventional scales, including bathroom scales, is provided by employing an improved spring for connecting the upper housing to the bottom pan. The upper housing may now be connected to the bottom pan with a simple downwar... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5215155 | Weighing device for containers to be moved by an arm system Weighing device for weighing a container to be moved by at least one arm system with a lifting device, comprising a support, a lifting arm pivotally connected at one end to the support, and a weighing arm pivotally connected to the lifting arm at one end ... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5205370 | Torque bar suspension scale with strap assemblies A torque bar suspension scale having a platform for supporting objects to be weighed and a pair of torque bars with each torque bar being disposed at an opposite end of the platform. Strap assemblies are connected to the platform, the torque bars and a fr... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5133421 | Weighing scale with improved lever and fulcrum assembly A weighing scale includes a hollow casing having a lower base and an upper covering for support an object. A pressure gauge mounted to the base includes an indicator, and a hydraulic pressure sensor connected to the indicator and actuating it in response ... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5133420 | Bearing 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 |
| 5094307 | Weighing scale with two overlapping weighing beam arrangements A weighing scale with two overlapping weighing beam arrangements hinged in the middle of the weighing scale by means of connecting rods with pivot bearings and pivots and connected to a ground plate at the extremes has a pendulum foot (19) at the ends of ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 4938300 | Weighing apparatus having multi-range motion transmitting levers A weighing apparatus comprising a first self-contained weighing device (1) including a first farme (2), a first load-receiving member (5) connected by a parallel guide arrangement for movement from a normal no-load position relative to the first frame, a ... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4881607 | Platform scale A platform scale with a load platform (7) for receiving articles to be weighed, wherein the load is transmitted to a force sensor by force-transmitting arms (5), and is supported at each of its four corners by a respective single-piece force-transmitting ... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4844189 | Platform type weighing scale A platform type weighing scale wherein an upper surface of a casing constitutes a weight bearing platform and wherein at least three foot elements extending out of a base surface of the casing and capable of limited displacement in directions into and out... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4836304 | System for weighing non-stationary objects A weighing unit for use with a scale wherein weight signals are inputted into a weight processor. The weight processor is adapted to output a calculated weight of the non-stationary object which closely approximates the actual or dead weight of the non-st... | 06/06/1989 |
| 4836316 | Bath scale A bath scale of the type having a platform supported by force gathering levers carried by a base pan is made of reduced height through the use of a compression load spring and a molded plastic support which mounts the indicator dial, the calibration mecha... | 06/06/1989 |
