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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7275452 | Stop assembly for a beam type load cell A beam load cell transducer is positioned between a stationary member and moveable member. The stationary member, as well as the moveable member are surrounded by a collar, which collar has an inner surface means to limit the movement of the moveable member of the t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7240571 | On-board scale sensor with mechanical amplification and improved output signal apparatus and method A system for sensing the load carried in a structural member by attaching a load cell to a neutral axis of bending. Small deflections along an arc of bending create a desirable signal level via mechanical amplification. A load sensor is adapted for mounting on an ax... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7171301 | Method and system for detecting an absolute pressure sensor malfunction A method for detecting a malfunction in a manifold absolute pressure sensor used in an internal combustion engine. The method includes obtaining a plurality of samples from the manifold absolute pressure sensor. A plurality of samples is obtained from a mass airflow... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7168333 | Monitoring system for pressurized container A system and method of monitoring a pressurized container having an auxiliary device are provided. The system includes a sensor operable to provide a signal representative of at least one operating condition of the pressurized container. The system also includes a c... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7086299 | Multi-load beam apparatus to prevent improper operation due to off-axis loads A multi-load beam transducer includes a fixed member, a movable member, and a plurality of load beams positioned between the members, each beam separated by a given distance normal from each other and positioned about a longitudinal axis between the members. The plu... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7076990 | Load cell type weight measuring device A load cell type weight measuring device includes a load cell formed of a strain member provided with a plurality of strain gauges and deforming according to a load applied to a load receptacle. The load cell type weight measuring device converts an output of a Whea... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7009119 | Weight scale control system and pad The present invention is directed to a weight scale having a control system that prompts users for their identity and then displays any one or more of: present weight, past weights, target weights and/or the differences therebetween, as well as a graphical represent... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6948386 | Shock resistant strain gage—seat mounted An over-travel protection device is provided for placing in a load path between a load cell and an object being weighed. The device has a first member positioned to be in the load path and a second member also positioned to be in the load path. The second member is ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6923062 | Sensor For a sensor whose sensor structure is implemented in a micromechanical structural component and which has parts which are movable in relation to the stationary substrate of the structural component, and which also includes an unsupported a seismic mass, a spring sy... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6923038 | Device for measuring of friction The present invention concerns a device to be mounted on a vehicle that is in a position to measure, by means of own equipment, different data which is important for the road safety on roads and runways for aircrafts. The device is among other factors equipped with ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916999 | Weighing pan with a means to protect the weighing object A weighing pan for a comparator balance has a surface coated with a polymer lacquer. The coated surface is distinguished by a moderate hardness and increased levels of sliding friction and adhesive friction. By adding anti-static agents, the surface coating can be m... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6912920 | Frame-based occupant weight estimation load cell with ball-actuated force sensor A seat frame-based occupant weight estimation load cell transfers the seat force to a floor bracket through a spherical ball and a ball actuator. The ball is in contact with the force sensor and has minimal contact area with either the ball actuator or the force sen... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6854343 | Torque sensor for electric power-assisted steering systems Torsion in a shaft with two portions or a torsion bar caused by a torque is initially converted into an angular movement of a disc-shaped movement converter fastened to the first portion. A carrier surrounding the shaft as a sleeve is fastened to the second portion ... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6769897 | Device for monitoring force and pressure in injection molding machines Device for monitoring force and pressure in injection molding machines, with at least one sensor for measuring the deformation of a machine part that is deformed by the closing or injection pressure, wherein a supporting body (2) is provided that relieves the... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6487908 | Micromachined devices with stop members A micromachined device has a first body suspended over a substrate in a plane parallel to the substrate and movable in the plane in a first direction relative to the substrate. A driver moves the first body in the first direction. A stop member, anchored ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 5773729 | Overload protected loadcell A loadcell for a weighing scale includes an elongate beam having mounting and free ends spaced apart along a beam axis to define a cantilever. The beam includes an upper surface spaced above the beam axis, and a lower surface spaced below the beam axis. A... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5591944 | Overload stop assembly for a load cell A load cell assembly for measuring force loads between two elements includes a four-bar linkage with connection arms mounted at opposite corners. Each of the connection arms include a first end rigidly connected to the four-bar linkage and a free end. An ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5335544 | Apparatus for measuring mechanical forces and force actions An apparatus for measuring mechanical forces and force actions by means of body, a restoring element and a movable mass, with elements for limiting the deflections of the movable mass. The movable mass is deflected against the resistance of the restoring ... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5257549 | Variable range load cell system and method of application A variable load cell arrangement operative for precisely measuring loads over a range beyond the range of a single conventional single low range load cell. The arrangement includes a low range measuring element positioned in a case and having one end adap... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5056374 | Quickly installed load measuring apparatus and associated system A load measuring apparatus is, in preferred embodiments, pre-assembled in a ready-to-use, portable assembly and comprises a load bearing body providing a deformable link between a shaft housing (such as a valve operator) and a shaft which moves relative t... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4949799 | Electronic weighing structure A method of constructing a three(3) load cell weighing appartus using four(4) strain gages is disclosed. The method is then expanded to show how eight(8) or more load cells could be incorporated into a single weighing platform.... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4912983 | Sealed tensiometer A threadline tensiometer with strain gage sensors sealed inside a protective cover and capable of being located remote from the application of threadline forces.... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4912984 | Quickly installed load measuring apparatus and associated system A load measuring apparatus is, in preferred embodiments, preassembled in a ready-to-use, portable assembly and comprises a load bearing body providing a deformable link between a shaft housing (such as a valve operator) and a shaft which moves relative to... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4899599 | Strain force sensor means A strain sensor device for measuring tension on a web or strand member including a frame member, a shaft member extending from the frame member and having a web or strand engaging member mounted thereon, the strain sensor device supporting one portion of ... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4888997 | Control input device The present invention teaches a control input device particularly suited to a number of applications on a motor vehicle. The device can be activated by the foot of an operator to transmit an electrical output signal which is a function of load or displace... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4864874 | Force measuring device A novel force measuring device of simple design is provided with complementary stop surfaces protecting the device against over-loading. Alternatively, overloading is prevented by duplicating the force measuring device with two portions operating in oppos... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4862751 | Force-detecting apparatus A force-detecting apparatus comprising an elastic member deformable symmetrically with respect to the center, a first displacement-detecitng means for detecting the displacements of the elastic member at the positions symmetric with respect to the center ... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4735102 | Web tension transducer apparatus An easily installed and disassembled web transducer device for measuring and monitoring the tension in a continuously moving web as it moves over a tensioning roller. The transducer device comprises a cantilever mounted strain beam with attached strain ga... | 04/05/1988 |
| 4734671 | Strain gage beam having integral overload protection A sensitive deflector beam having an integral deflectable element utilizes an immobilization pin and a limit pin to prevent damage to the deflectable element during fabrication and use. The immobilization pin is inserted through the beam and to the deflec... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4680606 | Semiconductor transducer A semiconductor transducer (10) including a substrate having a well (18) formed in one surface thereof and a semiconductor layer (14) having a first surface (26) bonded to the substrate about the periphery of the well to form a diaphragm (30) and a second... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4674341 | Web tension transducer apparatus An easily installed and disassembled web transducer device for measuring and monitoring the tension in a continuously moving web as it moves over a tensioning roller. The transducer device comprises a cantilever mounted strain beam with attached strain ga... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4653599 | Load cells with overload protection and moment adjustment means A load cell includes base and load receiving members connected together by a pair of parallel flexures to form a parallelogram configuration. One of the flexures has at least one strain gage secured thereon, along with a cantilevered stop member positione... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4653329 | Pressure detector and strain member therefor A circular diaphragm with an annular thin portion has a smooth front surface, and coaxial but spaced inner and outer cylinders are secured to a rear surface of the diaphragm across said annular thin portion. Opposite edges of a rectangular strain member w... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4649363 | Sensor A sensor having a silicon die having a central region and a flexible annular sensing portion surrounding the central region. The sensor has apparatus carried by the central region of the die for limiting the movement of the central region in each of two o... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4632198 | Multi-range load cell weighing instrument An improvement in a multi-range load cell weighing instrument of the type which has a plurality of load cells including a high weighing load cell positioned adjacent a base and a low weighing load cell positioned adjacent a tray. In the improved weighing ... | 12/30/1986 |
| 4581947 | Linear force measurement apparatus or device A linear force measuring device for measuring the tension upon a web comprises a measuring ring built into the bearing assembly of a deflection roller over which the web passes. The measuring ring has a pair of slits cut into the ring, the slits having pa... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4467661 | Load cell with overload protection system A load cell having a self-contained overload protection system for preventing the load cell from being loaded beyond its rated capacity, wherein the load cell includes fixed and movable end constraints in spaced relation, upper and lower flexures between ... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4455880 | Electronic transmitter element and a lifting device comprising such element An electronic transmitter element intended for use in connection with a lifting device in order to generate an electric signal corresponding to the load being handled. The transmitter element comprises a tensile link (1) to which strain gauges are fixedly... | 06/26/1984 |
| 4438823 | Load cell A load cell is disclosed which in its full operating range entirely eliminates the effects of off-center loading and lends itself to simplicity and economy in manufacturing. The core element of a linear variable differential transformer employed to measur... | 03/27/1984 |
