In Transmission Patents (Class 177/175)
  • Patent number: 7271353
    Abstract: The present invention provides airline travelers with a method of determining baggage weight compliance while traveling, prior to having baggage rejected or additional fees assessed at the baggage check counter at the airport. In a first aspect, a scale is disclosed that comprises first and second attachment points, wherein the scale indicates a relative force applied to the attachment points. In a second aspect, a scale is disclosed which comprises two independent attachment points wherein the scale can display the total force applied to the attachment points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: TFB Global LLC
    Inventor: John J. Lewis
  • Patent number: 7057119
    Abstract: A device and method for weighing eggs. The egg weighing apparatus includes a movable stem that supports an egg weighing platform. The stem is attached to a measuring device that is electronically and mechanically driven for precise measurement of an egg. The present invention uses a damper or alternatively, uses a tuned dynamic vibration absorber to yield precise measurement of an egg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Michigan Scientific Corp.
    Inventors: Hugh W. Larsen, Douglas A. Kane, Robert J. Washnock