US4844187A
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Future weight machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-15
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Granted: 1989-07-04
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Expires: 2008-08-15
Abstract
Abstract This apparatus will provide an individual with personal dietary information specifically tailored to the health needs of the particular individual. The apparatus includes means for determining the weight of the individual, including a weighting platform. The individual will manually enter data pertaining to the age, sex, and height as well as personal dietary restrictions. The apparatus includes means for processing and analyzing the data for the individual, and means for supplying dietary information pertaining to the individual. Another embodiment of the invention includes means for determining weight and the pulse rate of the individual, along with an exercise during aerobic exercise. The apparatus analyzes the data and supplies statistical information to the individual concerning the general physical condition of the individual. Both embodiments may contain means for storing the data pertaining to the individual, whereby the stored data is later recalled and used in providing information of the individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Thair F. Jabero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:50
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G19/00; G01G19/44; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/92; Y10S128/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An apparatus to provide personalized health-related information to an individual, the apparatus comprising: (a) means for determining weight data for the individual, including a weighing platform; (b) means for entering data pertaining to the age, sex, height, and dietary restrictions of the individual; (c) means for processing the weight data in conjunction with the data pertaining to the age, sex, height and dietary restrictions for the individual; and (d) means for supplying the individual with personalized dietary information in writing based upon the processed data.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
An apparatus to provide personalized health-related information to an individual, the apparatus comprising: (a) means for determining weight data for the individual, including a weighing platform; (b) means for entering data pertaining to the age, sex, height, and dietary restrictions of the individual; (c) means for processing the weight data in conjunction with the data pertaining to the age, sex, height and dietary restrictions for the individual; and (d) means for supplying the individual with personalized dietary information in writing based upon the processed data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising means for storing and retrieving the data, the stored data being readily identifiable to the individual.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the written information also takes into account the data that is stored.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising means for determining pulse rate data for the individual, and the pulse rate data being useful in determining the dietary information.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
98 words
An apparatus to supply information concerning the general physical condition of the individual, the apparatus comprising: (a) means for determining weight data pertaining to the individual; (b) means for determing pulse rate data pertaining to the individual; (c) means for enabling the individual to enter data pertaining to age, sex, and height; (d) means for processing the weight data and the pulse rate data in conjunction with the data pertaining to the age, sex, and height; and (e) means for supplying statistical information in writing concerning the general physical condition of the individual based upon the processed data.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
98 words
An apparatus to supply information concerning the general physical condition of the individual, the apparatus comprising: (a) means for determining weight data pertaining to the individual; (b) means for determing pulse rate data pertaining to the individual; (c) means for enabling the individual to enter data pertaining to age, sex, and height; (d) means for processing the weight data and the pulse rate data in conjunction with the data pertaining to the age, sex, and height; and (e) means for supplying statistical information in writing concerning the general physical condition of the individual based upon the processed data.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising means for storing and retrieving the data, the stored data being readily identifiable to the individual.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the written statistical information includes a progress report based upon the stored data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising an exercise for the individual to engage in, while the pulse rate is being monitored.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein data is entered pertaining to any special health restrictions pertaining to the individual, wherein such health information is useful in determining the general physical condition of the individual.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-07-03 | 1993-01-02 | 1993-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-03 | 1997-01-02 | 1997-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-03 | 2001-01-02 | 2001-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |