US3237450A
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Load cell
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1963-03-25
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1983-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Harry E Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/20; G01L1/22; G01L1/2206; G01L1/2218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A LOAD CELL COMPRISING: A FLAT CIRCULAR BASE; A SPRING ELEMENT COMPRISING A FLAT RING ABUTTING SAID BASE, A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE INTEGRAL WITH SAID RING AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM SAID BASE, AND A PLATE INTEGRAL WITH AND COVERING SAID SLEEVE, SAID PLATE BEING SPACED FROM SAID BASE; A GAGE COLUMN DISPOSED COAXIAL WITH SAID SPRING ELEMENT AND HAVING ITS END ABUTTING SAID PLATE AND SAID BASE FOR COMPRESSION THROUGH SAID SLEEVE AND PLATE; SAID COLUMN BEING LONGER THAN THE AXIAL LENGTH OF SAID RING; STRAIN GAGE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID COLUMN; AND A COVER ABUTTING SAID RING AND CAPABLE OF TRANSFERRING AN AXIAL TEST LOAD TO SAID GAGE COLUMN WHEREBY, THE MAJOR PORTION OF SUCH LOAD PASSING DIRECTLY THROUGH SAID RING TO THEREBY STRAIN SAID GAGE COLUMN AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE STRAIN IN SAID RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A LOAD CELL COMPRISING: A FLAT CIRCULAR BASE; A SPRING ELEMENT COMPRISING A FLAT RING ABUTTING SAID BASE, A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE INTEGRAL WITH SAID RING AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM SAID BASE, AND A PLATE INTEGRAL WITH AND COVERING SAID SLEEVE, SAID PLATE BEING SPACED FROM SAID BASE; A GAGE COLUMN DISPOSED COAXIAL WITH SAID SPRING ELEMENT AND HAVING ITS END ABUTTING SAID PLATE AND SAID BASE FOR COMPRESSION THROUGH SAID SLEEVE AND PLATE; SAID COLUMN BEING LONGER THAN THE AXIAL LENGTH OF SAID RING; STRAIN GAGE MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID COLUMN; AND A COVER ABUTTING SAID RING AND CAPABLE OF TRANSFERRING AN AXIAL TEST LOAD TO SAID GAGE COLUMN WHEREBY, THE MAJOR PORTION OF SUCH LOAD PASSING DIRECTLY THROUGH SAID RING TO THEREBY STRAIN SAID GAGE COLUMN AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE STRAIN IN SAID RING.
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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |