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Weight activated platform scale

US5141065A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1990
Grant dateAug 25, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S177/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pulse count scale includes a change of state detector circuit and an alert circuit which operate together with an electrical interrupter to detect when weight is applied on a scale platform and immediately connect power to a controller for a select interval. These circuits preserve battery power as well as providing simple operation, eliminating the requirement of actuating a separate switch prior to stepping onto the platform.

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