US3302148A
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Mechanical load cell having a spring biased shaft
Assignee: W C DILLON AND CO Inc
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Filing: 1965-11-23
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1985-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Searle G Nevius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:24
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
AN IMPROVED LOAD CELL, COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING A DIAPHRAGM PORTION DESIGNED TO FLEX UNDER LOAD; A SENSING UNIT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CASING; SHAFT MEANS EXTENDING AXIALLY WITHIN SAID SENSING UNIT AND HAVING A SPHERICAL END PORTION; MEANS IN SAID DIAPHRAGM PORTION FOR RECEIVING SAID SPHERICAL END PORTION IN COMPLEMENTARY RELATIONSHIP; ELECTRICAL MEANS IN SAID SENSING UNIT FOR SENSING MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID DIAPHRAGM PORTION; ADJUSTMENT MEANS IN SAID SENSING UNIT FOR ADJUSTING THE AXIAL POSITION OF SAID SHAFT MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS; AND BIASING MEANS IN SAID SENSING UNIT FOR MAINTAINING SAID SPHERICAL END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT MEANS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DIAPHRAGM PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
AN IMPROVED LOAD CELL, COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING A DIAPHRAGM PORTION DESIGNED TO FLEX UNDER LOAD; A SENSING UNIT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CASING; SHAFT MEANS EXTENDING AXIALLY WITHIN SAID SENSING UNIT AND HAVING A SPHERICAL END PORTION; MEANS IN SAID DIAPHRAGM PORTION FOR RECEIVING SAID SPHERICAL END PORTION IN COMPLEMENTARY RELATIONSHIP; ELECTRICAL MEANS IN SAID SENSING UNIT FOR SENSING MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID DIAPHRAGM PORTION; ADJUSTMENT MEANS IN SAID SENSING UNIT FOR ADJUSTING THE AXIAL POSITION OF SAID SHAFT MEANS WITH RESPECT TO SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS; AND BIASING MEANS IN SAID SENSING UNIT FOR MAINTAINING SAID SPHERICAL END PORTION OF SAID SHAFT MEANS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DIAPHRAGM PORTION.
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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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |