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US4048477A
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Weight control calculator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-19
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1995-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A hand-held weight control calculator which allows an individual to quickly and accurately determine the daily maximum food calories allowed for either maintaining body weight or for losing a particular number of pounds as a function of individual weight and activity level. The calculator includes a first indicia bearing disc having a plurality of radially arranged columns displaying daily calorie values disposed on its surface, with each column having a peripheral heading designating an individual weight range value and a registration arrow. A second smaller diameter disc is affixed to the center of the larger disc so that they rotate relative to each other, with the smaller disc including an observation window which is selectively registrable with a particular radial column disposed on the larger disc. The smaller disc includes a plurality of row headings displayed along one edge of the observation window which includes columnized indicia relative to the activity level of an individual such as "very active", "active" or "sedentary" with breakdowns in each activity level row for calories to maintain present weight or to lose a particular number of pounds per week. The device includes a third indicia bearing disc for determining the daily calories necessary for growth for individuals from infancy to adulthood.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Comstock Hungerford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:31
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06C; G06C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A hand-held weight control calculator comprising: a first display surface having a peripheral edge, said first surface including a plurality of radially disposed indicia columns, each of said columns having an indicia weight range heading disposed near said first surface peripheral edge and a plurality of indicia rows within each column displaying daily intake calorie values as a function of weight range, frame size and activity level; and a second display surface having an observation aperture sized to display a single indicia column on said first display surface, said second display surface including rows of indicia displaying individual activity levels along one side of said observation aperture; and first registration indicia for selectively registering said second display surface observation aperture with a particular column on said first display surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A hand-held weight control calculator comprising: a first display surface having a peripheral edge, said first surface including a plurality of radially disposed indicia columns, each of said columns having an indicia weight range heading disposed near said first surface peripheral edge and a plurality of indicia rows within each column displaying daily intake calorie values as a function of weight range, frame size and activity level; and a second display surface having an observation aperture sized to display a single indicia column on said first display surface, said second display surface including rows of indicia displaying individual activity levels along one side of said observation aperture; and first registration indicia for selectively registering said second display surface observation aperture with a particular column on said first display surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A weight control calculator, as in claim 1, wherein; said first display surface is a larger disc and said second display surface is a smaller disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
A weight control calculator, as in claim 2, including; a third display surface having a peripheral edge connected to said first display surface on the side opposite said second display surface, said third display surface including an observation aperture, said first display surface including age indicia column headings and columnized indicia of calories for daily growth as a function of age and second registration indicia for aligning said third display surface and said first display surface to provide daily calorie intake for normal growth rates as a function of age.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
160 words
A hand-held calculator for determining the number of daily calories for proper growth as a function of individual age comprising: a first indicia bearing disc having a peripheral edge, said first disc including a plurality of indicia columns displaying predetermined daily calorie intake requirement values, each of said indicia columns having an indicia heading displaying an individual age range value disposed near the peripheral edge of said first disc; and second indicia bearing disc moveably coupled to said first disc, said second disc including an observation window sized to expose a particular column of caloric value indicia on said first disc, said second disc having indicia disposed next to said observation window for ascertaining bodily growth information correlated to indicia on said first disc; and registration indicia disposed on said first disc and said second disc for selectively registering said first disc and said second disc to determine daily calories required for a particular growth as a function of age.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
160 words
A hand-held calculator for determining the number of daily calories for proper growth as a function of individual age comprising: a first indicia bearing disc having a peripheral edge, said first disc including a plurality of indicia columns displaying predetermined daily calorie intake requirement values, each of said indicia columns having an indicia heading displaying an individual age range value disposed near the peripheral edge of said first disc; and second indicia bearing disc moveably coupled to said first disc, said second disc including an observation window sized to expose a particular column of caloric value indicia on said first disc, said second disc having indicia disposed next to said observation window for ascertaining bodily growth information correlated to indicia on said first disc; and registration indicia disposed on said first disc and said second disc for selectively registering said first disc and said second disc to determine daily calories required for a particular growth as a function of age.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |