US3838744A
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Body weight measuring device
Assignee: Noritake Itron Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-28
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Granted: 1974-10-01
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Expires: 1993-06-28
Abstract
Abstract In a body weight measuring device of the type wherein the body weight is displayed by digital display tubes, the display tubes and a source switch are combined into a display unit which is connected to the weight measuring device through an electric cable.
Inventors
- 👤 M Tanji
- 👤 M Yamagiwa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G23/00; G01G23/18; G01G23/36; G01G23/37; G01G19/00; G01G19/44; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S177/00; Y10S177/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
In a body weight measuring device of the type comprising a base, a platform resiliently mounted on said base, said platform displacing downwardly when a body being weighed is supported thereon, means for converting the downward movement of said platform into an electric signal, a display tube connected to display said electric signal and a source switch for controlling the connection between a source of supply and said converting means and said display tube, the improvement wherein said display tube and said source switch are combined into a display unit and said display unit is connected to said converting means through an electric cable outside of said base and wherein an automatic retriever for taking up said cable is provided for said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a body weight measuring device of the type comprising a base, a platform resiliently mounted on said base, said platform displacing downwardly when a body being weighed is supported thereon, means for converting the downward movement of said platform into an electric signal, a display tube connected to display said electric signal and a source switch for controlling the connection between a source of supply and said converting means and said display tube, the improvement wherein said display tube and said source switch are combined into a display unit and said display unit is connected to said converting means through an electric cable outside of said base and wherein an automatic retriever for taking up said cable is provided for said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
In a body weight measuring device of the type comprising a base, a platform resiliently mounted on said base, said platform displacing downwardly when a body being weighed is supported thereon, means for converting the downward movement of said platform into an electric signal, a display tube connected to display said electric signal and a source switch for controlling the connection between a source of supply and said converting means and said display tube, the improvement wherein said display tube and said source switch are combined into a display unit and said display unit is connected to said converting means througH an electric cable outside of said base and wherein said display unit is mounted on the top of a steel band which is mounted on said base to be extendable and contractable in the vertical direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
In a body weight measuring device of the type comprising a base, a platform resiliently mounted on said base, said platform displacing downwardly when a body being weighed is supported thereon, means for converting the downward movement of said platform into an electric signal, a display tube connected to display said electric signal and a source switch for controlling the connection between a source of supply and said converting means and said display tube, the improvement wherein said display tube and said source switch are combined into a display unit and said display unit is connected to said converting means througH an electric cable outside of said base and wherein said display unit is mounted on the top of a steel band which is mounted on said base to be extendable and contractable in the vertical direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The body weight measuring device according to claim 2 wherein the lower end of said steel band is connected to a reel which is spring biased to take up said steel band.
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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) | 1977-09-30 | 1978-04-01 | 1978-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-30 | 1982-04-01 | 1982-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-30 | 1986-04-01 | 1986-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |