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US3196966A
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Weighing apparatus
Assignee: Goodman Manufacturing Co LP
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Filing: 1964-01-13
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1984-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Verne C Kennedy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:16
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/08; G01G19/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
WEIGHING APPARATUS FOR USE ON A FORK LIFT TRUCK OR THE LIKE COMPRISING HORIZONTALLY SPACED VERTICAL BACK AND FRONT PLATES, MEANS ON THE BACK PLATE FOR MOUNTING IT ON A SUPPORT, A HORIZONTAL ELONGATED LOAD RECEIVING MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE FROANT PLATE TO RECEIVE A LOAD TO BE WEIGHED, A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY SPACED FLEXURE ELEMENTS CONNECTING THE PLATES, AND MEANS SEPARATE FROM THE FLEXURE ELEMENTS CONNECTING THE PLATES TO MEASURE THE VERTICAL FORCE THEREBETWEEN, EACH OF THE FLEXURE ELEMENTS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED UNITARY MEMBER HAVING CYLINDRICAL ENDS FITTING INTO AND RIGIDLY SECURED IN COMPLEMENTARY OPENINGS IN THE PLATES RESPECTIVELY AND THE CENTRAL PART OF THE MEMBER BEING IN THE FORM OF A HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING FLAT STRIP WHICH IS ADAPTED TO FLEX TO ACCOMMODATE RELATIVE VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE PLATES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
WEIGHING APPARATUS FOR USE ON A FORK LIFT TRUCK OR THE LIKE COMPRISING HORIZONTALLY SPACED VERTICAL BACK AND FRONT PLATES, MEANS ON THE BACK PLATE FOR MOUNTING IT ON A SUPPORT, A HORIZONTAL ELONGATED LOAD RECEIVING MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE FROANT PLATE TO RECEIVE A LOAD TO BE WEIGHED, A PLURALITY OF VERTICALLY SPACED FLEXURE ELEMENTS CONNECTING THE PLATES, AND MEANS SEPARATE FROM THE FLEXURE ELEMENTS CONNECTING THE PLATES TO MEASURE THE VERTICAL FORCE THEREBETWEEN, EACH OF THE FLEXURE ELEMENTS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED UNITARY MEMBER HAVING CYLINDRICAL ENDS FITTING INTO AND RIGIDLY SECURED IN COMPLEMENTARY OPENINGS IN THE PLATES RESPECTIVELY AND THE CENTRAL PART OF THE MEMBER BEING IN THE FORM OF A HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING FLAT STRIP WHICH IS ADAPTED TO FLEX TO ACCOMMODATE RELATIVE VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE PLATES.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |