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Weighing scale with platform suspended from load links bearing strain gauges
Assignee: LeTourneau Westinghouse Co
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Filing: 1965-02-23
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1985-02-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Crone
- 👤 Gary H Kling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:51
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G3/00; G01G3/12; G01G3/14; G01G3/1402; G01G3/1404
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A WEIGHING DEVICE COMPRISING: A FRAME, A LOAD SUPPORTING PLATFORM, A PLUALITY OF LOAD LINKS SUSPENING SAID PLATFORM FROM THE FRAME, A PLURALITY OF COMPENSATING STRAIN GAGES AND ACTIVE STRAIN GAGES SECURED TO SAID LINKS, UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE ENDS OF EACH LOAD LINKS AND THE RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID PLATFORM AND FRAME SO THAT SAID LINKS ARE SUBJECTED TO TENSION ONLY, AND MEANS FOR MEASURING THE CHANGE IN RESISTANCE OF SAID GAGES AS A FUNCTION OF THE LOAD IMPOSED ON SAID PLATFORM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A WEIGHING DEVICE COMPRISING: A FRAME, A LOAD SUPPORTING PLATFORM, A PLUALITY OF LOAD LINKS SUSPENING SAID PLATFORM FROM THE FRAME, A PLURALITY OF COMPENSATING STRAIN GAGES AND ACTIVE STRAIN GAGES SECURED TO SAID LINKS, UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE ENDS OF EACH LOAD LINKS AND THE RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID PLATFORM AND FRAME SO THAT SAID LINKS ARE SUBJECTED TO TENSION ONLY, AND MEANS FOR MEASURING THE CHANGE IN RESISTANCE OF SAID GAGES AS A FUNCTION OF THE LOAD IMPOSED ON SAID PLATFORM.
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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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |