US3193030A
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Balance
Assignee: Mepag AG
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Filing: 1964-03-12
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1984-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meier Johann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:53
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G23/00; G01G23/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A BALANCE HAVING A TARING DEVICE AND A DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE ZERO POSITION OF THE BALANCE, THE BALANCE COMPRISING A BALANCE FRAME, A BALANCE BEAM FULCRUMED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME, AND A PAN CARRIER SEATED ON A KNIFE EDGE PROVIDED ON ONE ARM OF SAID BALANCE BEAM, SAID TARING DEVICE INCLUDING A LEADSCREW MOUNTED IN THE BALANCE FRAME BOTH FOR ROTATION AND FOR AXIAL DISPLACEMENT, MANUALLY OPERABLE TARE ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID LEADSCREW, A TRAVELLING NUT ON SAID LEADSCREW AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING A ROTATION OF SAID NUT, A TENSIONING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME IN A MANNER THAT ITS IS ABLE TO FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT OF SAID TRAVELLING NUT, A TARING SPRING ACTING BETWEEN SAID PAN CARRIER AND SAID TENSIONING MEMBER, A FIRST ABUTMENT ON SAID TENSIONING MEMBER BY MEANS OF WHICH IT CONTACTS SAID TRAVELLING NUT WHEN THE TARING DEVICE IS ADJUSTED TO EFFECT A TARING, A SECOND ABUTMENT ON SAID TENSIONING MEMBER BY MEANS OF WHICH IT CONTACTS SAID LEADSCREW IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION WHEN SAID TARING DEVICE IS ADJUSTED TO ITS ZERO POSITION IN WHICH SAID FIRST ABUTMENT NO LONGER CONTACTS SAID TRAVELLING NUT, AND SAID DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE ZERO POSITION OF SAID BALANCE BEAM AND SAID PAN CARRIER INCLUDING MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE AXIAL POSITION OF SAID LEADSCREW WITH RESPECT TO SAID BALANCE FRAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A BALANCE HAVING A TARING DEVICE AND A DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE ZERO POSITION OF THE BALANCE, THE BALANCE COMPRISING A BALANCE FRAME, A BALANCE BEAM FULCRUMED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME, AND A PAN CARRIER SEATED ON A KNIFE EDGE PROVIDED ON ONE ARM OF SAID BALANCE BEAM, SAID TARING DEVICE INCLUDING A LEADSCREW MOUNTED IN THE BALANCE FRAME BOTH FOR ROTATION AND FOR AXIAL DISPLACEMENT, MANUALLY OPERABLE TARE ADJUSTING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID LEADSCREW, A TRAVELLING NUT ON SAID LEADSCREW AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING A ROTATION OF SAID NUT, A TENSIONING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME IN A MANNER THAT ITS IS ABLE TO FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT OF SAID TRAVELLING NUT, A TARING SPRING ACTING BETWEEN SAID PAN CARRIER AND SAID TENSIONING MEMBER, A FIRST ABUTMENT ON SAID TENSIONING MEMBER BY MEANS OF WHICH IT CONTACTS SAID TRAVELLING NUT WHEN THE TARING DEVICE IS ADJUSTED TO EFFECT A TARING, A SECOND ABUTMENT ON SAID TENSIONING MEMBER BY MEANS OF WHICH IT CONTACTS SAID LEADSCREW IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION WHEN SAID TARING DEVICE IS ADJUSTED TO ITS ZERO POSITION IN WHICH SAID FIRST ABUTMENT NO LONGER CONTACTS SAID TRAVELLING NUT, AND SAID DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE ZERO POSITION OF SAID BALANCE BEAM AND SAID PAN CARRIER INCLUDING MANUALLY OPERABLE MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE AXIAL POSITION OF SAID LEADSCREW WITH RESPECT TO SAID BALANCE FRAME.
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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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |