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US3154159A
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Recording bathroom scale
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-01
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1983-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Gardner
- 👤 James P Kottenstette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:53
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A SCALE FOR CHARTING THE WEIGHT OF A PERSON COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE CHART-CARRYING DRUM; A RECORD CHART SURROUNDING SAID DRUM; A DEPRESSIBLE PERSON-SUPPORTING TREADLE PLATE; MEANS FOR CONVERTING VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATE INTO ROTATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID DRUM; A THREADED SHAFT POSITIONED ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO SAID DRUM; A SECOND SHAFT POSITIONED PARALLEL TO SAID THREADED SHAFT; A CARRIAGE MEMBER SLIDABLE ALONG SAID SECOND SHAFT AND ENGAGING THE THREADS OF SAID THREADED SHAFT; A POINTER BLADE MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND EXTENDING AND CARRYING A MARKING ELEMENT OVER SAID CHART; MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID THREADED SHAFT TO CAUSE SAID CARRIAGE AND HENCE SAID MARKING ELEMENT TO TRAVEL AXIALLY OF SAID DRUM; AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID POINTER BLADE TO CAUSE SAID MARKER TO ENGAGE AND MARK SAID CHART.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A SCALE FOR CHARTING THE WEIGHT OF A PERSON COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE CHART-CARRYING DRUM; A RECORD CHART SURROUNDING SAID DRUM; A DEPRESSIBLE PERSON-SUPPORTING TREADLE PLATE; MEANS FOR CONVERTING VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATE INTO ROTATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID DRUM; A THREADED SHAFT POSITIONED ADJACENT AND PARALLEL TO SAID DRUM; A SECOND SHAFT POSITIONED PARALLEL TO SAID THREADED SHAFT; A CARRIAGE MEMBER SLIDABLE ALONG SAID SECOND SHAFT AND ENGAGING THE THREADS OF SAID THREADED SHAFT; A POINTER BLADE MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE AND EXTENDING AND CARRYING A MARKING ELEMENT OVER SAID CHART; MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID THREADED SHAFT TO CAUSE SAID CARRIAGE AND HENCE SAID MARKING ELEMENT TO TRAVEL AXIALLY OF SAID DRUM; AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID POINTER BLADE TO CAUSE SAID MARKER TO ENGAGE AND MARK SAID CHART.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |