US3146839A
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Electronic load indicating device for vehicles with floating body mounting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-05
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1983-03-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard E Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/08; G01G19/12; G01G3/00; G01G3/12; G01G3/14; G01G3/1402; G01G3/1406; G01G3/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A WEIGHT OR LOAD MEASURING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A FRAME AND A BODY, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SENSITIVE ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE BODY, SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING RESPONSIVE TO LOADS APPLIED THERETO TO PRODUCE ELECTRICAL OUTPUT VARIABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOAD, AND MEANS FLOATINGLY MOUNTING THE VEHICLE BODY TO PERMIT LIMITED VERTICAL RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE FRAME, MEANS INCLUDING SAID MOUNTING MEANS TO PERMIT LIMITED LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE MOVEMENT OF THE BODY RELATIVE TO THE FRAME WHEREBY LOADING STRESS IS APPLIED TO THE TRANSDUCERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BODY WEIGHT, SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING MUTUALLY ENGAGEABLE LIMIT MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID TRANSDUCERS, SAID LIMIT MEMBERS BEING RESPECTIVELY SECURED TO THE FRAME AND TO THE BODY, WHEREBY VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE BODY RELATIVE TO THE FRAME IS POSITIVELY LIMITED TO PREVENT DAMAGING STRESS ON THE TRANSDUCER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A WEIGHT OR LOAD MEASURING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A FRAME AND A BODY, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SENSITIVE ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE BODY, SAID TRANSDUCERS BEING RESPONSIVE TO LOADS APPLIED THERETO TO PRODUCE ELECTRICAL OUTPUT VARIABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOAD, AND MEANS FLOATINGLY MOUNTING THE VEHICLE BODY TO PERMIT LIMITED VERTICAL RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BODY AND THE FRAME, MEANS INCLUDING SAID MOUNTING MEANS TO PERMIT LIMITED LONGITUDINAL AND TRANSVERSE MOVEMENT OF THE BODY RELATIVE TO THE FRAME WHEREBY LOADING STRESS IS APPLIED TO THE TRANSDUCERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BODY WEIGHT, SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING MUTUALLY ENGAGEABLE LIMIT MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID TRANSDUCERS, SAID LIMIT MEMBERS BEING RESPECTIVELY SECURED TO THE FRAME AND TO THE BODY, WHEREBY VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE BODY RELATIVE TO THE FRAME IS POSITIVELY LIMITED TO PREVENT DAMAGING STRESS ON THE TRANSDUCER.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |