US3299976A
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Compact vehicle weighbridge with transverse and horizontal restraints
Assignee: Girling Ltd
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Filing: 1964-10-20
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1984-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Boadle Campbell Dean
- 👤 Morgan Dagwell James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:47
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S177/00; Y10S177/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A WEIGHBRIDGE COMPRISING A WEIGHING DECK SUSPENDED FROM SUPPORT BEAMS, WEIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT BEAMS AND COMPRISING FOUR LOAD CELLS SPACED IN RECTANGULAR FASHION ON WHICH THE WEIGHBRIDGE IS CARRIED, THE WEIGHBRIDGE ACTING ON EACH OF AT LEAST TWO OF THE LOAD CELLS NEAR ONE END OF THE WEIGHBRIDGE THROUGH AN AXIALLY DISPOSED STRUT ARRANGED IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN THE WEIGHBRIDGE AND THE LOAD CELL, AND A NUMBER OF HORIZONTAL RESTRAINT MEANS ARRANGED LONGITUDINALLY AND TRANSVERSELY OF THE WEIGHBRIDGE AND EACH COMPRISING AN ADJUSTABLE TIE-ROD PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE END TO THE WEIGHBRIDGE AND AT THE OTHER END TO A FIXED PIVOTAL MOUNTING, LONGITUDINALLY ARRANGED TIE-RODS BEING PROVIDED ONLY IN THE REGION OF THE END OF THE WEIGHBRIDGE REMOTE FROM SAUD ONE END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A WEIGHBRIDGE COMPRISING A WEIGHING DECK SUSPENDED FROM SUPPORT BEAMS, WEIGHT RESPONSIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SUPPORT BEAMS AND COMPRISING FOUR LOAD CELLS SPACED IN RECTANGULAR FASHION ON WHICH THE WEIGHBRIDGE IS CARRIED, THE WEIGHBRIDGE ACTING ON EACH OF AT LEAST TWO OF THE LOAD CELLS NEAR ONE END OF THE WEIGHBRIDGE THROUGH AN AXIALLY DISPOSED STRUT ARRANGED IN COMPRESSION BETWEEN THE WEIGHBRIDGE AND THE LOAD CELL, AND A NUMBER OF HORIZONTAL RESTRAINT MEANS ARRANGED LONGITUDINALLY AND TRANSVERSELY OF THE WEIGHBRIDGE AND EACH COMPRISING AN ADJUSTABLE TIE-ROD PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT ONE END TO THE WEIGHBRIDGE AND AT THE OTHER END TO A FIXED PIVOTAL MOUNTING, LONGITUDINALLY ARRANGED TIE-RODS BEING PROVIDED ONLY IN THE REGION OF THE END OF THE WEIGHBRIDGE REMOTE FROM SAUD ONE END.
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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) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |