US3910366A
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Weighing
Assignee: Terraillon SA
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Filing: 1975-03-21
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1995-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A weighing scales, the geometry of which provides maximum readability of scale graduations for housing area. The housing is round and includes a base adapted to be disposed on a support surface and an assembly including a support plate and a spaced platform connected thereto and movable axially relative to the base. A graduated scale is disposed on the support plate facing the platform and an index is positioned over the support plate for angular movement relative to the graduated scale within the assembly. The weighing scales includes a mechanism for translating an axial movement of the assembly to an angular movement of the index. Support means supports the assembly on the base and at least a portion of the platform concentric with the graduated scale is formed of transparent material for viewing the disposition of the index relative to the graduated scale.
Inventors
- 👤 Marc Terraillon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:18
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/44; G01G19/46; G01G21/00; G01G21/28; G01G23/00; G01G23/18; G01G23/20; G01G23/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A weighing scales comprising a. a base adapted to be disposed on a support surface, b. an assembly including 1. a platform providing a standing surface for an individual to be weighed and 2. a support plate, said support plate and platform being mounted in spaced-apart relation, c. a graduated scale disposed in an annular array on said support plate facing said platform, d. index means supported for angular movement over said graduated scale, e. means connecting said assembly and said index means, said connecting means being responsive to the weight of said individual thereby to translate axial movement of said assembly relative to said base to angular movement of said index means relative to said graduated scale, f. biasing means acting on said connecting means to oppose said axial movement of said assembly toward said base, and g. at least the portion of said platform concentric with said array being formed of transparent material so that a scale reading determined by the angular position of said index may be obtained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A weighing scales comprising a. a base adapted to be disposed on a support surface, b. an assembly including 1. a platform providing a standing surface for an individual to be weighed and 2. a support plate, said support plate and platform being mounted in spaced-apart relation, c. a graduated scale disposed in an annular array on said support plate facing said platform, d. index means supported for angular movement over said graduated scale, e. means connecting said assembly and said index means, said connecting means being responsive to the weight of said individual thereby to translate axial movement of said assembly relative to said base to angular movement of said index means relative to said graduated scale, f. biasing means acting on said connecting means to oppose said axial movement of said assembly toward said base, and g. at least the portion of said platform concentric with said array being formed of transparent material so that a scale reading determined by the angular position of said index may be obtained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The weighing scales according to claim 1 in which said platform is circular and including a. a fitted peripheral ring, said ring being formed of transparent material and mounted to said support plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
a support plate, said support plate and platform being mounted in spaced-apart relation, c. a graduated scale disposed in an annular array on said support plate facing said platform, d. index means supported for angular movement over said graduated scale, e. means connecting said assembly and said index means, said connecting means being responsive to the weight of said individual thereby to translate axial movement of said assembly relative to said base to angular movement of said index means relative to said graduated scale, f. biasing means acting on said connecting means to oppose said axial movement of said assembly toward said base, and g. at least the portion of said platform concentric with said array being formed of transparent material so that a scale reading determined by the angular position of said index may be obtained.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
137 words
a support plate, said support plate and platform being mounted in spaced-apart relation, c. a graduated scale disposed in an annular array on said support plate facing said platform, d. index means supported for angular movement over said graduated scale, e. means connecting said assembly and said index means, said connecting means being responsive to the weight of said individual thereby to translate axial movement of said assembly relative to said base to angular movement of said index means relative to said graduated scale, f. biasing means acting on said connecting means to oppose said axial movement of said assembly toward said base, and g. at least the portion of said platform concentric with said array being formed of transparent material so that a scale reading determined by the angular position of said index may be obtained.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The weighing scales according to claim 1 in which said platform is formed of transparent material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The weighing scales according to claim 1 in which said connecting means includes a. a shaft, said shaft passing through a central aperture in said support plate, and said index means carried by said shaft.
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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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |