US4061198A
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Electronic weighing systems
Assignee: RAILWEIGHT Inc U K Ltd
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Filing: 1976-10-08
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A weighing system is described in which a weighing platform is operatively coupled to a transducer arrangement included in an electrical bridge circuit having connected therein a tare resistor arrangement for balancing out the tare weight of the platform. Means are provided for selectively isolating the effect of the tare resistor arrangement from the bridge circuit so that the system output indicates the sum of the tare weight of the platform and the weight of any load on the platform, thereby enabling the weighing system to be checked using the weight of the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Richard Caldicott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G3/00; G01G3/12; G01G3/14; G01G3/142; G01G23/00; G01G23/14; G01G23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A weighing system in which a weighing platform is operatively coupled to a transducer arrangement included in an electrical bridge circuit having connected therein a tare resistor arrangement for balancing out the tare weight of the platform, comprising means for selectively isolating the effect of the tare resistor arrangement from the bridge circuit so that the system output indicates the sum of the tare weight of the platform and the weight of any load on the platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A weighing system in which a weighing platform is operatively coupled to a transducer arrangement included in an electrical bridge circuit having connected therein a tare resistor arrangement for balancing out the tare weight of the platform, comprising means for selectively isolating the effect of the tare resistor arrangement from the bridge circuit so that the system output indicates the sum of the tare weight of the platform and the weight of any load on the platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A weighing system according to claim 1, wherein the tare resistor arrangement comprises a fixed value resistor connected across an arm of the bridge circuit and an adjustable resistor for balancing the bridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A weighing system according to claim 2, wherein the adjustable resistor comprises a potentiometer having its track connected across the supply to the bridge and its wiper connected via a resistor to the output terminal of the bridge to which said fixed value resistor is connected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A weighing system according to claim 3, wherein the selective isolating means comprises a switch for breaking the connection between said output terminal and said fixed value resistor and said potentiometer wiper.
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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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |