US3117639A
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Weighing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-29
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1980-12-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dreeben Jack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B1/00; B65B1/30; B65B1/32; B65B1/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S177/00; Y10S177/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
WEIGHING APPARATUS COMPRISING A RAPID MATERIAL FEED CONTROL MEMBER, A RESTRICTED MATERIAL FEED CONTROL MEMBER, A RECEPTACLE FOR MATERIAL DELIVERED UNDER THE CONTROL OF SAID MEMBERS, A SCALE BALANCING ARM HAVING SAID RECEPTACLE CARRIED THEREBY AND HAVING AN IMPELLING PORTION, A WEIGHT SETTING MEMBER ON SAID ARM, SWITCH MEMBERS ACTUATING BY THE POSITIONING OF SAID SCALE ARM FOR CONTROLLING THE ACTUATION OF EACH OF SAID FEED CONTROL MEMBERS, AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LEVER MEMBER HAVING A PORTION POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT BY THE IMPELLING PORTION OF SAID BALANCING ARM IN PREDETERMINED TIMED RELATION TO THE ACTUATION OF SAID SWITCH MEMBERS, SAID LEVER MEMBER UPON SUCH ENGAGEMENT APPLYING A MOVEMENT OPPOSING FORCE ON SAID BALANCING ARM WHICH INCREASES UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM TOWARDS A BALANCED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
WEIGHING APPARATUS COMPRISING A RAPID MATERIAL FEED CONTROL MEMBER, A RESTRICTED MATERIAL FEED CONTROL MEMBER, A RECEPTACLE FOR MATERIAL DELIVERED UNDER THE CONTROL OF SAID MEMBERS, A SCALE BALANCING ARM HAVING SAID RECEPTACLE CARRIED THEREBY AND HAVING AN IMPELLING PORTION, A WEIGHT SETTING MEMBER ON SAID ARM, SWITCH MEMBERS ACTUATING BY THE POSITIONING OF SAID SCALE ARM FOR CONTROLLING THE ACTUATION OF EACH OF SAID FEED CONTROL MEMBERS, AND A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LEVER MEMBER HAVING A PORTION POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT BY THE IMPELLING PORTION OF SAID BALANCING ARM IN PREDETERMINED TIMED RELATION TO THE ACTUATION OF SAID SWITCH MEMBERS, SAID LEVER MEMBER UPON SUCH ENGAGEMENT APPLYING A MOVEMENT OPPOSING FORCE ON SAID BALANCING ARM WHICH INCREASES UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM TOWARDS A BALANCED POSITION.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |