Patents Assigned to Scale Inc.
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Patent number: 8226347Abstract: A wind turbine system is provided for geographic regions having multiple soil layers, such as permafrost. The wind turbine includes a plurality of blades mounted to a nacelle on top of a tower. The tower is supported by a foundation that extends through or into the multiple soil layers. The wind turbine monitors the condition of a top layer of soil and calculates a natural frequency for the wind turbine system based on the changes to the layer of soil. Changes in operation of the wind turbine are made in response to changes in the natural frequency of the wind turbine system.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Northern Power Systems Utility Scale, Inc.Inventor: Garrett Lee Bywaters
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Patent number: 8212412Abstract: A power system for connecting a variable voltage power source, such as a power controller, with a plurality of energy storage devices, at least two of which have a different initial voltage than the output voltage of the variable voltage power source. The power system includes a controller that increases the output voltage of the variable voltage power source. When such output voltage is substantially equal to the initial voltage of a first one of the energy storage devices, the controller sends a signal that causes a switch to connect the variable voltage power source with the first one of the energy storage devices. The controller then causes the output voltage of the variable voltage power source to continue increasing. When the output voltage is substantially equal to the initial voltage of a second one of the energy storage devices, the controller sends a signal that causes a switch to connect the variable voltage power source with the second one of the energy storage devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Northern Power Systems Utility Scale, Inc.Inventors: Eric L. Benedict, Nicholas P. Borland, Magdelena Dale, Belvin Freeman, Kim A. Kite, Jeffrey K. Petter, Brendan F. Taylor
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Patent number: 7612303Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained, low cost and robust axle scale for weighing the load on a vehicle axle comprises a pneumatically supplied axle transmitter assembly capable of gauging the vertical displacement of the axle relative to the vehicle frame resulting from the compression of the axle suspension while bearing a cargo load wherein the axle transmitter assembly provides a pneumatic pressure output in proportion to the axle load and is communicated to an operator display pressure gauge appropriately scaled to indicate the load. The axle transmitter assembly comprises a self-returning variable pressure valve having a rotatable activator with an actuator lever arm perpendicularly fixed to the rotatable activator. The axle transmitter assembly is mounted on the vehicle frame such that the actuator lever arm rests on the axle. The pneumatic supply is drawn from the compressed air reservoir tank typically found on vehicles with pneumatic brakes such as trucks.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Assignee: QuickCheck Axle Scales, Inc.Inventor: Dennis L Floyd
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Patent number: 7148895Abstract: The present inventions provide a system and a method for facilitating various visual analyses of individual players and team data that is most appropriate for the purpose, while also allowing analyzed data and results to be saved. A time-series data processing device according to the present inventions includes an image-pick up unit for image-picking up a specific object, a data processing unit for generating a data list indicating, in time series, a temporal transition of a position and a state of the object image-picked up by the image-picking unit, with respect to a time, an animating unit for animating the transition of the position and the state of the object in accordance with the data list, and a display unit for displaying at least one of the data list generated by the data processing unit and the image animated by the animating unit.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Scale Inc.Inventors: Kentaro Konishi, Masaki Usui, Tatsuya Okahara
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Patent number: 6884489Abstract: A rubber or plastic floor mat has a series of parallel upper ribs on its upper surface which define slots in which respective strips or carpeting or the like are removably held. The strips are retained along their lengths by retaining means which run continually or continuously along the slots. The strip retainers include hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO), and/or overhanging edges above the strip edges, preferably formed in one-piece fashion along the side of the upper ribs adjacent the slots. The overhangs may be interrupted, e.g., crenelated as seen from above, and may include bevels.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: R + L Marketing & Scales, Inc.Inventor: Ronald N. Kessler
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Publication number: 20040154472Abstract: Quality and portion concerns in providing food products are minimized in an apparatus that includes a steamer (10) with an upwardly opening steam head (16). A load cell (42) is mounted to a cabinet (12) of the steamer (10) and includes a post (52) mounting a baffle (68) which in turn surrounds the steamer head (16). A product platter/food support (70) is placed on the baffle (68) so that the latter directs steam to food material on the product platter/food support (70) as it is being weighed. Consequently, the desired hot temperature of the food may be maintained while an accurately sized portion, by weight, is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Doran Scales, Inc.Inventors: William J. Podl, Mark W. Podl, William A. Snyder, Rudolph E. Knohl
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Publication number: 20020041284Abstract: The present inventions provide a system and a method for facilitating various visual analyses of individual players and team data that is most appropriate for the purpose, while also allowing analyzed data and results to be saved. A time-series data processing device according to the present inventions includes an image-pick up unit for image-picking up a specific object, a data processing unit for generating a data list indicating, in time series, a temporal transition of a position and a state of the object image-nicked up by the image-picking unit, with respect to a time, an animating unit for animating the transition of the position and the state of the object in accordance with the data list, and a display unit for displaying at least one of the data list generated by the data processing unit and the image animated by the animating unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2001Publication date: April 11, 2002Applicant: SCALE INC.Inventors: Kentaro Konishi, Masaki Usui, Tatsuya Okahara
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Patent number: 5606516Abstract: A pressure transducer module includes a plurality of cavities, each cavity in fluid communication with a hydraulic load cell. Each cavity deforms with variations in the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the cavity. Sensors generate output signals representative of the deformation of the cavities. The sensor output signals are digitized and multiplexed, whereby the transducer module generates a digital output data stream. The pressure transducer module is pre-calibrated for creep, hysteresis, non-linearity and temperature related errors. A computer controller stores the calibration data for the module. The pressure transducer module also includes a temperature sensor. A weighing system includes a weighing platform or structure; at least one pressure transducer module; and hydraulic transducers for measuring the load applied to the weighing platform or structure. A controller receives the outputs of the sensors and applies the calibration data to calculate the weight of the load on the platform.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1995Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: Fairbanks Scales Inc.Inventors: Alec T. Douglas, Harry J. Keen
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Patent number: 5478974Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining vehicle weight measurements using an on-board weighing system comprises a plurality of sensor assemblies each generating a weight related electrical signal and a processing and display unit. Each weight related signal is processed in the unit using two constant values which are stored in the unit. The constant values are calibrated at two vehicle weights, providing accurate vehicle weight measurements through a range of vehicle weights.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1993Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Assignee: Hi-Tech Scales, Inc.Inventor: James O. O'Dea
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Patent number: 4984644Abstract: A torque suspension weighing scale includes a weighbridge/animal crate, a main frame and torque suspension members all integrally combined by unique ball and seat retention assemblies fitted within keyhold formations formed in each of the subframe and weighing platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1989Date of Patent: January 15, 1991Assignee: Mid-America Scale, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Skibinski
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Patent number: 4872523Abstract: A torque suspension weighing scale includes a subframe, a weighing platform, a torque suspension members all integrally combined by unique ball and seat retention assemblies fitted within keyhole formations formed in each of the subframe and weighing platform.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1989Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: Mid-America Scale, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Skibinski
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Patent number: 4821823Abstract: A torque suspension weighing scale includes a subframe, a weighing platform, an torque suspension members all integrally combined by unique ball and seat retention assemblies fitted within keyhole formations formed in each of the subframe and weighing platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1988Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Mid-America Scale, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Skibinski
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Patent number: 4800971Abstract: A scale assembly has a platform which is connected with load sensing means which provide an output indicative of the magnitude of a load. The platform has an upper portion which includes a body of concrete and a lower portion formed of metal. The upper and lower portions are interconnected to prevent relative movement therebetween upon the application of a load to the platform. The platform is supported at locations spaced longitudinally thereof. The platform has a neutral plane which is disposed in the lower portion of the platform so that the body of concrete is stressed only in compression and the lower portion of the platform is stressed primarily in tension when the platform receives a load to be weighed between the support locations.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1987Date of Patent: January 31, 1989Assignee: Masstron Scale, Inc.Inventors: Benny N. Dillon, James F. Williams, Leo J. Niese, Amiel R. Helle
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Patent number: 4627507Abstract: A load cell fixture utilizes a supporting frame to support a load cell in a position that it is not susceptible to torsional or longitudinal forces displacing the load cell from its initial positioning. A pair of link members connect an upper pin which rests atop the load cell to a lower pin beneath the load cell, with the lower pin supporting the weight of the element to be weighed. The links and pins are arranged to allow the upper pin to provide a constant direction of force to the load cell and eliminates inaccuracies due to movement of the load. A suspension support is also provided to reduce rebound shock from the sub-structure into the load cell.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 1985Date of Patent: December 9, 1986Assignee: Powell All-Steel Scales, Inc.Inventors: David L. Powell, Philip W. Bair
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Patent number: 4529051Abstract: A scale assembly includes a plurality of force measuring transducers which are connected with an improved platform. The platform has an upper portion which withstands compressive stresses and a lower portion which withstands tensile stresses during the weighing of a load. The upper portion of the platform includes a body of concrete having a corrugated lower major side and a flat upper major side which receives a load to be weighed. The lower portion of the platform includes a metal structure having a plurality of elongated ribs which are disposed in abutting engagement with the corrugated lower major side of the body of concrete. The ribs are connected with a bottom plate which cooperates with the ribs to form elongated cavities. At least a major portion of each of the cavities is disposed within the spatial envelope of the body of concrete to minimize the mass of the concrete.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1983Date of Patent: July 16, 1985Assignee: Masstron Scale, Inc.Inventors: Ronald D. Stolz, Benny N. Dillon, Frederick H. Weihs
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Patent number: 4492280Abstract: Weighing apparatus including plural load cells. The load cells have parallel-connected inputs and outputs. The paralleled load cells are connected to a voltage measuring instrument through intrinsic safety barriers. The internal resistances of the load cell are selected such that excitation current limitations imposed by the intrinsic safety barriers are not exceeded and that the load cell output voltage variation accompanying a one grad change in the weight applied to the apparatus is great enough to be measurable by the instrument.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1983Date of Patent: January 8, 1985Assignee: Masstron Scale Inc.Inventor: William C. Susor, deceased
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Patent number: D524671Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Gram Precision Scales Inc.Inventor: Alex Huang
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Patent number: D553035Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Gram Precision Scales Inc.Inventor: Shih-Heng Huang
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Patent number: D598452Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: American Weigh Scales, Inc.Inventor: Lee Wayne Vantine
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Patent number: D614519Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: American Weigh Scales, Inc.Inventor: Lee Wayne Vantine