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Precision balance with taring device
Assignee: Mepag AG
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Filing: 1966-02-24
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1986-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schmitter Albert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G3/00; G01G3/02; G01G3/04; G01G23/00; G01G23/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A PRECISION BALANCE WITH TARING DEVICE, SAID BALANCE HAVING A BALANCE FRAME, A BALANCE BEAM FULCRUMED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME, A PAN CARRIER SEATED ON A KNIFE EDGE PROVIDED ON ONE ARM OF SAID BALANCE BEAM, AND A STEERING LEVER ACTING BETWEEN SAID BALANCE FRAME AND SAID PAN CARRIER, AND SAID TARING DEVICE HAVING A TENSIONING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF SAID TENSIONING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID BALANCE FRAME, AND A PLURALITY OF TENSION SPRINGS CONNECTING SAID PAN CARRIER TO SAIDTENSIONING MEMBER IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IN EACH LEVEL INSIDE THE NORMAL ADJUSTING RANGE OF SAID TENSIONING MEMBER ONE OF SAID TENSION SPRINGS IS URGING SAID PAN CARRIER DOWNWARDS AND ANOTHER OF SAID TENSION SPRINGS IS URGING SAID PAN CARRIER UPWARDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A PRECISION BALANCE WITH TARING DEVICE, SAID BALANCE HAVING A BALANCE FRAME, A BALANCE BEAM FULCRUMED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME, A PAN CARRIER SEATED ON A KNIFE EDGE PROVIDED ON ONE ARM OF SAID BALANCE BEAM, AND A STEERING LEVER ACTING BETWEEN SAID BALANCE FRAME AND SAID PAN CARRIER, AND SAID TARING DEVICE HAVING A TENSIONING MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BALANCE FRAME, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF SAID TENSIONING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID BALANCE FRAME, AND A PLURALITY OF TENSION SPRINGS CONNECTING SAID PAN CARRIER TO SAIDTENSIONING MEMBER IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IN EACH LEVEL INSIDE THE NORMAL ADJUSTING RANGE OF SAID TENSIONING MEMBER ONE OF SAID TENSION SPRINGS IS URGING SAID PAN CARRIER DOWNWARDS AND ANOTHER OF SAID TENSION SPRINGS IS URGING SAID PAN CARRIER UPWARDS.
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) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |