US3071318A
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Weighing scales
Assignee: Hobart Manfacturing Co
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Filing: 1960-08-05
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth C Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:05
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G23/00; G01G23/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A COMPUTING SCALE SYSTEM COMPRISING, A WEIGHING SCALE INCLUDING READ-OUT MEANS FOR PROVIDING WEIGHT INFORMATION REPRESENTING THE WEIGHT OF AN ARTICLE PLACED THEREON, A COMPUTER CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID WEIGHT INFORMATION FROM SAID SCALE AND HAVING A SELECTABLE INPUT REPRESENTING PRICE AND ARRANGED TO COMPUTE THE PRODUCT OF SAID WEIGHT AND PRICE FOR PROVIDING A VALUE OUTPUT, A TICKET PRINTER CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID VALUE OUTPUT FOR ISSUING A PRINTED TICKET OF THE COMPUTED VALUE, SAID SYSTEM HAVING A MAXIMUM VALUE HANDLING CAPACITY LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE PRODUCT OF SAID PRICE AND WEIGHT, MEANS IN SAID COMPUTER FOR DETECTING THE OCCURRENCE OF A VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE CAPACITY OF SAID SYSTEM, AND MEANS OPERATED BY SAID DETECTING MEANS UPON THE DETECTION OF SUCH AN EXCESS VALUE FOR PREVENTING THE PRINTING OF AN ERRONEOUS TICKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A COMPUTING SCALE SYSTEM COMPRISING, A WEIGHING SCALE INCLUDING READ-OUT MEANS FOR PROVIDING WEIGHT INFORMATION REPRESENTING THE WEIGHT OF AN ARTICLE PLACED THEREON, A COMPUTER CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID WEIGHT INFORMATION FROM SAID SCALE AND HAVING A SELECTABLE INPUT REPRESENTING PRICE AND ARRANGED TO COMPUTE THE PRODUCT OF SAID WEIGHT AND PRICE FOR PROVIDING A VALUE OUTPUT, A TICKET PRINTER CONNECTED TO RECEIVE SAID VALUE OUTPUT FOR ISSUING A PRINTED TICKET OF THE COMPUTED VALUE, SAID SYSTEM HAVING A MAXIMUM VALUE HANDLING CAPACITY LESS THAN THE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE PRODUCT OF SAID PRICE AND WEIGHT, MEANS IN SAID COMPUTER FOR DETECTING THE OCCURRENCE OF A VALUE IN EXCESS OF THE CAPACITY OF SAID SYSTEM, AND MEANS OPERATED BY SAID DETECTING MEANS UPON THE DETECTION OF SUCH AN EXCESS VALUE FOR PREVENTING THE PRINTING OF AN ERRONEOUS TICKET.
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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |