Abstract: A dispenser dispenses a consumable product from a container. The container is supported within a housing by a container holder. The container holder is vertically moveable within a movement range in the housing. A biasing structure biases the container holder upwardly. A sign is connected to move up and down with the container holder. An indicator associated with the sign is vertically fixed relative to the housing. When an amount of product remaining in the container reaches a low level, the biasing force of the biasing structure will lift the container holder, causing the indicator to be aligned with a portion of the sign that gives a visual cue to a user that the amount of product remaining is at a low level.

Abstract: End mounts are used to secure a helical tension spring to end fixtures with various shapes and sizes. These end mounts contain an inner hole to encase the inner spring end mount and secure the end mount making it like a cap. There is also a keyhole created in the top surface that goes through the end mount allowing it to fit over the fixtures but not over the inner end mount, holding it in place. Grooves are machined in a helical pattern on the cylindrical side wall of the end mount. The spring is wound onto the grooves of the end mount.

Abstract: A hanging pot water indicator having a hollow tubular spring housing, a cap on the upper end of the tubular housing, a hollow tubular sliding sleeve telescopically slidable, an opening in the cap, a coiled extension spring within the tubular housing and the sleeve, an upper wire extension portion extending from the upper end of the spring passing through the opening in the cap, and defining an upper hook, and a lower wire extension on the lower end of the spring, extending from the sleeve and formed to define a lower hook.

Abstract: A hanging pot water indicator having a hollow tubular spring housing, a dust protector on the upper end of the tubular housing, the dust protector having a fastening collar fitting around the upper end of the tubular housing, a hollow tubular sliding sleeve, having an interior diameter greater than the exterior diameter of the tubular housing, and being telescopically slidable in respect thereof, a lower flared portion on the lower end of the sleeve, an opening in the dust protector, a coiled extension spring within the tubular housing and the sleeve, an upper wire extension portion extending from the upper end of the spring passing through the opening in the dust protector, and defining an upper hook, and a lower wire extension extending from the lower end of the spring, and formed to define a hook.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for measuring a tension force on a net cord of a sports net is disclosed. The apparatus may include a housing configured to connect to a static post. The apparatus may also include a slidable member and attachment members. The attachment members may be configured to engage a portion of the net cord. A resilient member inside the housing may be connected to the slidable member, and an indicator member may be connected to the slidable member within the housing. The slidable member may be configured to move within the housing in response to and by a distance proportional to an amount of tension force on the net cord. The indicator member may be connected to the slidable member such that a portion of the indicator member may be exposed through a slotted opening defined in the housing.

Abstract: A weighing apparatus, the weighing apparatus comprising a weighing portion including means for at least temporarily retaining an item to be weighed thereon, and a measurement portion in communication with the weighing portion, wherein the measurement portion comprises at least two indicators for indicating the weight of the item attached to the weighing apparatus, each of the indicators for indicating the weight of the item in different conditions.

Abstract: A combination fishing net and weight scale with length measuring ruler. The weight scale components are incorporated at a distal end of the handle of the fishing net opposite the end incorporating the net basket. A fish may be retained in the net basket and the distal end of the handle is held up to allow the major portion of the handle and the fishing net basket to extend downward under gravity. The weight of the fish is shown on an indicator positioned in the end (movable) component of the handle that shows through an aligned aperture on the main (fixed) handle component. An internally fixed spring extends between the movable component and the fixed component of the handle. Alternately, a solid state electronic scale may be used in the same position. A length measuring device may be positioned along the length of the handle.

Abstract: A gravimetric measuring instrument that contains a weighing cell having a load-transmitting member. A load receiver can be coupled to the load-transmitting member through a releasable connection. A mechanical stop resides on the load-transmitting member, and a mechanical counter stop resides on the load receiver. By means of an eccentric bolt engaging the load receiver and the load-transmitting member, the mechanical stop can be pressed against the mechanical counter stop, whereby the stop can be clamped tight against the counter stop. With this arrangement, the load receiver can be rigidly but releasably secured to the load-transmitting member.

Abstract: A load indicator for a spring loaded tensioning device. The indicator comprises an o-ring displaceable along a spring loaded tensionable shaft in a turnbuckle device. When the turnbuckle is unloaded, the indicator device is placed in a known position relative to an indicating mark. When the turnbuckle is loaded, the load causes the load indicator to be displaced a known distance for a known load on the spring loaded turnbuckle. For camper tie-downs, a displacement of about one-quarter inch is desirable for a load of about 300 pounds tension.

Abstract: A fish handling tool which provides an easier and more stable nipping operation for holding a fish. The fish handling tool is structured that a finger hooking position of a finger hooking opening provided in an operating member crosses a center line of a rod-like grip so that the finger hooking position does not become eccentric.

Abstract: A weight scale with hybrid graduation includes an elastic element, a carrier mounted to the lower end of the elastic element, an indicator block mounted between the elastic element and the carrier, and a graduated housing for receiving the elastic element and the indicator block. The indicator block includes at least one auxiliary graduation. The graduated housing includes at least one primary graduation having a unit different from that of the auxiliary graduation. A weight of an object attached to the carrier is measured through vertical relative movement between the primary graduation and the auxiliary graduation to provide more accurate measuring result.

Abstract: A device for landing, handling and controlling a fish which includes a pair of clamps pivotally attached to a main housing. A handle is provided at one end of the housing. The clamps can be moved from a closed position to a fully opened position by a trigger assembly. The clamps can be retained in their fully opened position without manual assistance. The device can be provided with a built in scale. A locking assembly can also be provided for preventing the main housing from spinning or rotating with respect to the handle.

Abstract: A scale includes a housing, a first pressing element, a second pressing element, an adjusting unit, a spring, a carrying unit and an indicator. The housing includes a graduation provided thereon and has a lower portion. The adjusting unit is secured to the lower portion of the housing and has a first thread. The first pressing element is slidably secured in said housing and has a second thread engaged with the first thread of said adjusting unit. The adjusting unit can be rotated relative to the first pressing element for moving the first pressing element in the housing in the direction where the spring can be compressed. The second pressing element is slidably received in the housing. The spring is received in the housing and between the first and second pressing elements. The carrying unit is suited for carrying an object to be weighed and is engaged with the second pressing element.

Abstract: The spring scale according to present invention comprises an outer tube (1), an inner tube (4) with an O-ring (7), an end eye (20), a spring holder (9), a spiral spring (11), a set screw (13), a hanger (19), a holder bearing (35) as well as a cover (41) with spur (42).

Abstract: A weighing device includes a tubular housing, a pair of levers pivotally secured the tubular housing and each having a jaw biased to grasp an object to be weighed and a handle for moving the jaws away from each other against a spring. The jaws are movable away from each other to grasp the object when the handles are moved toward each other, such that the handles may actuate the jaws away from each other to grasp the object. Two links have outer ends secured to the levers and inner ends secured together. The spring may bias the links to force the handles away from each other.

Abstract: A liquefied gas amount measuring device includes an electronic display, a retractable cylinder, a grip element, and a hooking lug. The retractable cylinder includes a cylinder body having a retractable rod fitted with a spring at an intermediate section thereof placed therein. One end of the retractable rod extends out of the cylinder body for suspension of the hooking lug to pull out the retractable rod so as to compress the spring in the cylinder body to generate a resilient force after release of pulling force. The other end of the retractable rod that extends out of the cylinder body has a conductive elastic plate bent therefrom at a suitable position. A detecting circuit board is erected in the cylinder corresponding to range of displacement of the elastic plate moved by the retractable rod when pulled. A plurality of detecting circuits on the circuit board are connected when pressed by the elastic plate.

Abstract: The spring scale according to present invention comprises an outer tube (1), an inner tube (4) with an O-ring (7), an end eye (20), a spring holder (9), a spiral spring (11), a set screw (13), a hanger (19), a holder bearing (35) as well as a cover (41) with spur (42). The parts are adapted to each other according to FIG.11.

Abstract: A scale includes a housing having a cap detachably secured to a lower portion and having a graduation. A stem is engaged through the cap and has a lower hook for engaging with an object to be weighed and includes an upper portion having a head slidably received in the housing for aligning with the graduation and for indicating a weight of the object. A spring may bias the head away from the cap. The head and the spring and the stem may be assembled onto the cap before the cap is secured to the housing, for allowing the scale to be easily and quickly assembled.

Abstract: A scale includes a housing having a graduation disposed beside a groove and a casing secured on the housing for receiving a band tape. A slide is slidably received in the housing and has a projection slidably engaged in the groove for indicating the graduation. A hook is secured to the slide for hooking an object to be weighed. A spring is coupled between the slide and the housing for allowing the projection to be moved along the groove and for weighting the object. A calibrating device may be used for calibrating the scale.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the amount of medication in a sealed metered dose inhaler dispenser comprises a housing in which a mounting platform is located. An aperture in the housing allows the dispenser to be placed on the platform. Displacement of the platform is correlated with the weight of the dispenser and contents. The weight is displayed as an indication of the amount of medication in the dispenser from full to empty. The platform means may rest on a compression spring, the deflection of the spring being correlated with the applied weight. Tabs associated with the platform align with indicia on the exterior of the housing to indicate the degree of dispenser fill.

Abstract: A set point postal scale comprises in a first embodiment thereof a transparent tubular holder having a lower base, a weighing pan having a plunger depending therefrom, a compression spring disposed within the holder, and a set of annular rings. The plunger is slidingly engaged within the holder and is in abutment with the spring which resists downward displacements of the weighing pan. The differently colored rings are slid along the holder to selected positions thereon corresponding to given weights as determined by a set of calibration weights provided with the scale. In a second embodiment thereof, the holder is suspended by a hooked appendage on an upper portion thereof and the weighing pan is replaced by a angled tray depending from a lower end of the spring which now acts in tension within the transparent holder.

Abstract: A weighing device for attaching to the handle of a fish landing net or gaff has a tubular inner housing telescopingly received within a tubular outer housing, with a spring received between an annular collar centrally located on the inner housing and an internal shoulder on the outer housing. An "O" ring located on the side of the collar opposite the shoulder acts as a shock absorber and abuts a retaining ring that limits the travel of the collar in a direction away from the shoulder. A second shoulder spaced from the first shoulder acts to limit movement of the collar toward the first shoulder. A friction retaining adaptor attached at an end of the inner housing secures the net or gaff handle to the inner housing, and scale markings on the other end of the inner housing, which can be zeroed to eliminate the weight of the net or gaff, serve to indicate the weight of the fish.

Abstract: A writing instrument which will function both for writing and for weighing small items such as letters. The instrument has a tubular body housing a member slidable within it and can slide in and out of one end. The slidable member carries a writing tip such as a nib, lead or ball point. The other end of the tubular body is closed by a plug which carries a letter holding clamp and a spring is provided between the plug and the slidable member.

Abstract: A spoon-shaped spring scale having a hollow handle on one end and a closed spoon-shaped bowl for the material to be weighed on the other end, a tube-shaped housing telescopically sliding within the hollow handle with a tension spring scale within the hollow handle and housing. The spoon-shaped spring scale may have an exchangeable dial calibrated in grams or in calories or in nutritional value for weighing various materials placed within a spoon-shaped bowl.

Abstract: A load indicator is connected between a load line and a load handling member such as a hook. The indicator includes a hollow cylindrical housing, a plunger assembly including a transverse head slidably mounted in the housing, a pilot rod integral with the head and extending to a location outside the housing, means connecting a first end of the housing opposite the plunger rod and means connecting the plunger rod to the load line and to the load handling member, and a compression spring in the housing urging the plunger head toward the first end of the housing. The wall of the housing has several sight openings therethrough. A sight band of contrasting color is fixed to move with the plunger assembly inside the housing and to be visible through the sight openings.