US3159227A
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Weighing apparatus
Assignee: Sands Measurement Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-28
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1982-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Seymour H Raskin
- 👤 Frank G Vitiello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:29
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/02; G01G19/04; G01G19/045; G01G19/047; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S177/00; Y10S177/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A WEIGHING APPARATUS INCLUDING: A BEAM; SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID BEAM AT LOCATIONS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BEAM, SAID SUPPORT MEANS PERMITTING VERTICAL DOWNWARD DEFLECTION OF THE BEAM AS A LOAD MOVES OVER SAID BEAM AND BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT MEANS, SAID SUPPORT MEANS PERMITTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BEAM AT SAID LOCATIONS AS SAID BEAM BETWEEN SAID LOCATIONS DEFLECTS VERTICALLY DOWNWARDLY, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A HORIZONTAL SUPPORT SURFACE BELOW SAID BEAM AND MEANS RIGID WITH SAID BEAM ROTATABLY AND SLIDABLY RESTING ON SAID SUPPORT SURFACE AT SAID LOCATIONS, SAID SUPPORT MEANS ALSO INCLUDING RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID MEANS RIGID WITH SAID BEAM FOR PERMITTING LIMITED LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BEAM AT SAID LOCATIONS; AND MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BEAM FOR MEASURING THE VERTICAL DEFLECTION OF THE BEAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A WEIGHING APPARATUS INCLUDING: A BEAM; SUPPORT MEANS SUPPORTING SAID BEAM AT LOCATIONS SPACED LONGITUDINALLY OF THE BEAM, SAID SUPPORT MEANS PERMITTING VERTICAL DOWNWARD DEFLECTION OF THE BEAM AS A LOAD MOVES OVER SAID BEAM AND BETWEEN SAID SUPPORT MEANS, SAID SUPPORT MEANS PERMITTING PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BEAM AT SAID LOCATIONS AS SAID BEAM BETWEEN SAID LOCATIONS DEFLECTS VERTICALLY DOWNWARDLY, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A HORIZONTAL SUPPORT SURFACE BELOW SAID BEAM AND MEANS RIGID WITH SAID BEAM ROTATABLY AND SLIDABLY RESTING ON SAID SUPPORT SURFACE AT SAID LOCATIONS, SAID SUPPORT MEANS ALSO INCLUDING RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID MEANS RIGID WITH SAID BEAM FOR PERMITTING LIMITED LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF SAID BEAM AT SAID LOCATIONS; AND MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BEAM FOR MEASURING THE VERTICAL DEFLECTION OF THE BEAM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |