Patents by Inventor Thomas Flückiger

Thomas Flückiger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Draft shield for a balance and balance with a draft shield
    Patent number: 6566614
    Abstract: A draft shield for a balance that has a balance housing has a rear wall and a front wall panel arranged in a fixed position to the rear wall, at least two side wall panels and a top cover. The rear wall and the front wall panel are connected to a base. The base has a locking device and the balance housing has a complementary locking element. The locking device and the locking element cooperate with one another to releasably attach the draft shield to the balance housing, wherein the locking device and the locking element are configured to release the draft shield without moving the draft shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Flückiger, Roger Leisinger, Armin Rüdisüli, Aurelius Rindlisbacher