Patents Assigned to Breakthru Industries, Inc.
  • Weighing system
    Patent number: 4854406
    Abstract: A weighing system for a refuse truck having lifting means for engaging and lifting a refuse container. The weighing system comprises a transducer which is mounted on the lifting means of the truck for sensing the weight of the refuse container for producing an electrical analog signal. Electrical digitizing means convert the analog signal to a digital signal which is indicative of the weight which is sensed by the transducer. A limit switch is operatively connected to the transducer so that the transducer is energized at a point when a full container is supported by the lifting means and when an empty container is supported by the lifting means for the purpose of determining the weight of the refuse in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Breakthru Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Appleton, Paul D. Mikelk
  • Weighing system
    Patent number: 4771837
    Abstract: A weighing system for a refuse truck having lifting means for engaging and lifting a refuse container. The weighing system comprises a transducer which is mounted on the lifting means of the truck for sensing the weight of the refuse container for producing an electrical analog signal. Electrical digitizing means convert and analog signal to a digital signal which is indicative of the weight which is sensed by the transducer. A limit switch is operatively connected to the transducer so that the transducer is energized at a point when a full container is supported by the lifting means and when an empty container is supported by the lifting means for the purpose of determining the weight of the refuse in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Breakthru Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Appleton, Paul D. Mikelk
  • Weighing system for refuse trucks
    Patent number: 4714122
    Abstract: A weighing system for a refuse truck having lifting means for engaging and lifting a refuse container. The weighing system comprises a transducer which is mounted on the lifting means of the truck for sensing the weight of the refuse container for producing an electrical analog signal. Electrical digitizing means convert the analog signal to a digital signal which is indicative of the weight which is sensed by the transducer. A limit switch is operatively connected to the transducer so that the transducer is energized at a point when a full container is supported by the lifting means and when an empty container is supported by the lifting means for the purpose of determining the weight of the refuse in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1987
    Assignee: Breakthru Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Appleton, Paul D. Mikelk