Patents by Inventor Gerald Simons

Gerald Simons 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).

  • Low Profile Load Cell
    Publication number: 20080041638
    Abstract: The invention includes a load cell which has a base, a contact knob and a strain gauge measuring device. When the contact knob supports an object, the base flexes, which is detected by the measuring device, and used to provide a weight of the object to a person interested in knowing the weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Gerald Simons
  • Fork cover having weighing capability
    Publication number: 20070041820
    Abstract: The invention includes a retrofit device providing weighing capability to a lifting fork. A device according to the invention may have a substantially U-shaped cover, a load cell, and a transmission device. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventor: Gerald Simons
  • Device for leaf chain load cell
    Patent number: 7082845
    Abstract: A device having integrally formed channels that prevent forces on a sensor cable from damaging a load cell such that if the cable is overloaded it will break but the strain gauge within the load cell will be protected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Weigh Point Incorporated
    Inventor: Gerald Simons
  • Device for leaf chain load cell
    Publication number: 20050132818
    Abstract: A device having integrally formed channels that prevent forces on a sensor cable from damaging a load cell such that if the cable is overloaded it will break but the strain gauge within the load cell will be protected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventor: Gerald Simons