US3256947A
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Method for weighing molten metal in a receptacle
Assignee: Lor Corp
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Filing: 1964-11-05
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1984-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William S Fiedler
- 👤 Robert P Annen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD FOR WEIGHING MOLTEN METAL COMPRISING THE STEP OF (A) PROVIDING A RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL TO BE WEIGHED, (B) PROVIDING A FULCRUM MEMBER SUPPORTING SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID MEMBER BEING DISPOSED TO PROVIDE A MOMEMT ARM EXTENDING LATERALLY BETWEEN SAID RECEPTACLE AND THE FULCRUM POINT OF SAID MEMBER, (C) PROVIDING A COUNTERBALANCING MOMENT ARM AND STATIC FORCE EXERTING ACTING ABOUT SAID FULCRUM POINT, (D) TARING SAID RECEPTACLE WHEN IT IS EMPTY BY ADJUSTING SAID STATIC FORCE EXERTING MEANS TO PROVIDE A FORCE MOMENT ABOUT SAID FULCRUM MEMBER WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY COUNTERBALANCES THE FORCE MOMENT OF SAID RECEPTACLE ACTING ON SAID FULCRUM MEMBER,
Claim 2
Independent Claim
102 words
A METHOD FOR WEIGHING MOLTEN METAL COMPRISING THE STEP OF (A) PROVIDING A RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING MATERIAL TO BE WEIGHED, (B) PROVIDING A FULCRUM MEMBER SUPPORTING SAID RECEPTACLE, SAID MEMBER BEING DISPOSED TO PROVIDE A MOMEMT ARM EXTENDING LATERALLY BETWEEN SAID RECEPTACLE AND THE FULCRUM POINT OF SAID MEMBER, (C) PROVIDING A COUNTERBALANCING MOMENT ARM AND STATIC FORCE EXERTING ACTING ABOUT SAID FULCRUM POINT, (D) TARING SAID RECEPTACLE WHEN IT IS EMPTY BY ADJUSTING SAID STATIC FORCE EXERTING MEANS TO PROVIDE A FORCE MOMENT ABOUT SAID FULCRUM MEMBER WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY COUNTERBALANCES THE FORCE MOMENT OF SAID RECEPTACLE ACTING ON SAID FULCRUM MEMBER,
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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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |