Abstract: A towing configuration of a vehicle coupled to a trailer may be evaluated by rolling a tire of the coupled vehicle and trailer over a compressible region of a pressure vessel filled with a hydraulic fluid. A peak pressure of the hydraulic fluid as the tire rolls over the compressible region of the pressure vessel may be determined. The tire load may be determined based upon the peak pressure. Based at least in part on the tire load, a determination may be made whether the towing configuration satisfies a predetermined set of criteria.

Abstract: An LED lamp includes: a lamp housing configured to have LEDs for emitting light embedded therein, have the front thereof opened so that the light of the LEDs is radiated, have an angle adjustment groove formed laterally and lengthily, and having outside concave-convex parts formed in a convex and arc shape on both sides of the angle adjustment groove; a guide block inserted into the angle adjustment groove of the lamp housing and fixed movably along the angle adjustment groove; a fixing block configured to have an inside concavo-convex part formed in a concave and arc shape under one side of the fixing block so that the inside concavo-convex part corresponds to the outside concave-convex parts of the lamp housing; a first fastening member configured to penetrate the inside concavo-convex part of the fixing block and fastened to the guide block inserted into the angle adjustment groove.

Abstract: A monitoring system including one or more processors communicatively connected with a memory, one or more output interfaces, one or more connectivity interfaces and one or more sensors, is attached to a clothing frame. The one or more sensors sense one or more indicators of a status of a clothing item attached to the clothing frame, the one or more sensors attached to the clothing frame and connected to one or more processors, one or more output interfaces, and one or more connectivity interfaces. The monitoring system determines the status information for the clothing item based on the one or more indicators. The monitoring system selectively adjusts an output interface to display the status information. The monitoring system communicates the status information to one or more additional clothing frames via the one or more connectivity interfaces.

Abstract: A weigh module (1) includes a load cell (2), a base plate (3), a top plate (6), a force-transmitting member (8) serving to transmit the weighing force from the top plate (6) to the load cell (2), and movement-restricting means (9, 10) which serve to limit the horizontal floating movement of the top plate (6) relative to the base plate (3) within a confined range of free play and to transmit lateral force components directly from the top plate (6) to the base plate (3). One part of the movement-restricting means (9, 10) has the form of a channel whose top edges (11) are rigidly connected to the top plate (6) and whose flat bottom extends parallel to the base plate (3) at a clear distance from the latter.

Abstract: A test weight system includes a first assembly having a first body member and a plurality of ear members arranged about the first body member. The test weight system also includes a second assembly interlocked with the first assembly, the second assembly having a second body member defining a plurality of slots. A portion of each ear member extends through one of the plurality of slots.

Abstract: A calibration weight 100 for a gravimetric measuring instrument includes a calibration weight base module 101 which is equipped with at least one attachment area 106. The calibration weight 100 further has at least one positioning means 104 and at least one transfer element 105. The attachment area 106 allows supplemental weights 102 to be built onto the calibration weight base module 101; the positioning means 104 serves to position the calibration weight 100 in relation to the calibration weight arm 20; and the transfer element 105 serves as the place through which the transfer mechanism lever 31 applies its force and effects a transfer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to professional scales. A hook for professional scales is provided. Hook allows the user of professional scale to hold the personal items while using the scale.

Abstract: A disposable paper weighing dish that is configured and arranged to hold a substance during weighing. The weighing dish includes at least one sheet of paper with at least one surface that is lubricious and substantially impermeable to finely powdered dry chemicals. The paper material has been shaped with a mechanical forming die to form a self-supporting open dish-shaped structure that includes at least a bottom wall and a raised perimeter sidewall that is continuous with, and surrounds the bottom wall. The perimeter sidewall includes multiple upwardly oriented flutes, in which the lubricity of the paper and the configuration and arrangement of the flutes cooperate to allow a substantially quantitative transfer of the substance following weighing, by sliding the substance with the force of gravity from the weighing dish into a receiving container.

Abstract: A weighing pan for a comparator balance has a surface coated with a polymer lacquer. The coated surface is distinguished by a moderate hardness and increased levels of sliding friction and adhesive friction. By adding anti-static agents, the surface coating can be made sufficiently conductive to avoid electrostatic charges. The coating is resistant to solvents and to the kinds of fluids that are used to perform density determinations.

Abstract: A weight set for an electronic balance has at least two different weights (15, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) and a weight-receiving device (19) with receiving positions for each of the weights (15, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29). The weight set (2) has one lifter unit (17) per weight for the vertical movement of each individual weight (15, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29). The lifter units, which are equipped with a weight-seating device and reach through the weight-receiving device (19), are identical and are arranged parallel to each other in the weight set (2).

Abstract: A balance including a weighing pan (2; 32), a weigh sensor (8; 38) with a housing (1; 31) enclosing the weigh sensor, and an antenna (7; 37) configured to communicate with a transponder (4) that is, e.g., associated with or attached to an object being weighed (3). The antenna (7; 37) is arranged in a horizontal plane in or below the weighing pan (2; 32) and the weighing pan is preferably made of an electrically poorly conductive material. As a result, the antenna is almost invisibly integrated in the balance and does not interfere with the placement of the objects being weighed on the balance.

Abstract: An apparatus and technique that extend the useful weighing range of a weight scale is provided. A preferred embodiment comprises a screw and a moveable weight. A head of the screw fits into a notch on the weight scale and the location moveable weight is varied in relation to the screw head by driving the screw into or away from the center of the moveable weight via a tapped receiver of the moveable weight. In a second embodiment, a supplemental weight has a base and a movable weight that are associated and positionally adjustable along at least one linear axis. In a preferred embodiment, a threaded screw length is used to adjust the relative positions of the base and the movable weight. The supplemental weight is removably coupled with the weight scale and calibrated into an operating state, wherefrom the weighing range of the scale may be extended.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring the weight of patients in a wheelchair are disclosed, including two portable weight measurement devices, wherein the devices measure the weight imposed on two wheels of a four wheel wheelchair, and a receiver that accepts weight measurement data from the portable weight measurement devices. The weight data exchanged between the two portable weight measurement devices and/or with the receiver may be transported over wireless connections.

Abstract: A plastic encased hexagonal shaped metal weight made from steel rod is provided with engagement regions at its ends capable of engaging the ends of other such weights, so as to enable nested, engaged stacking of two or more of such weights. The weights can be color coded as to their weight.

Abstract: A weight set for an electronic balance has at least two different weights (15, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) and a weight-receiving device (19) with receiving positions for each of the weights (15, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29). The weight set (2) has one lifter unit (17) per weight for the vertical movement of each individual weight (15, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29). The lifter units, which are equipped with a weight-seating device and reach through the weight-receiving device (19), are identical and are arranged parallel to each other in the weight set (2).

Abstract: A precision weight (1) has greater permanence of mass due to a hardened surface layer that provides greater wear and scratch resistance as well as greater corrosion resistance. The hardened surface layer is a diffusion layer of increased carbon and/or nitrogen concentration resulting from a heat treatment under gas atmosphere.

Abstract: A plastic encased hexagonal shaped metal weight made from steel rod is provided with engagement regions at its ends capable of engaging the ends of other such weights, so as to enable nested, engaged stacking of two or more of such weights. The weights can be color coded as to their weight.

Abstract: A mouse pad is attached to the weighing platform of a scale. The scale electronics are connected to a personal computer through a universal serial bus cable (USB) which also provides power to the scale. The scale may have an integrated, or detached, ergonomically designed wrist-rest with a wrist-rest pad that is positioned to be at the same height above the weighing platform as the mouse pad.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying information related to the weight of an article of clothing including a hanger-shaped frame and a scale for measuring the weight of an article of clothing disposed on the frame is disclosed. The apparatus may preferably include a visual indicator, such as a pointer and indicia, for displaying information to a viewer relating to the weight of the article of clothing, as desired. The scale may preferably be disposed within the frame and may be functionally connected to the frame such that the pointer moves within a slot in the frame as the scale measures the weight of the article of clothing. The indicia may be provided adjacent the slot to provide the viewer with visual information relating to the weight of the clothing as the pointer moves. In one embodiment, the scale may be calibrated within a predetermined range of weights where the indicia reflects more favorable attributes for a lighter range of clothing.

Abstract: A security apparatus for a retail store in which each item for sale has a security tag attached thereto. A computerized database stores the approximate weight of each item for sale. During a purchase transaction, a predicted total weight of the items purchased is calculated and the items are placed in a bag or bags. A security station positioned near the exit of the store includes a scale for determining the actual total weight of a bag or bags containing the items purchased; a computer controller for comparing the actual total weight of the bag or bags with the predicted total weight and for generating a notification signal when the actual total weight is not within a predetermined range of the predicted total weight; and a deactivation pad for deactivating the security tags during weighing of the bag or bags. A security tag detection apparatus is positioned between the security station and the exit.

Abstract: A dryer and weigher comprising an upper housing for containing a sole dryer structure and a lower housing for containing a weigher structure, the upper housing and the lower housing weighing the weight of a user, the sole dryer structure having a heater and a fan turned on and off either simultaneously with a common switch or with separate switches for each of two air chambers provided in the upper housing.

Abstract: An electronic scale is disclosed which has multiple overload protection features for protecting the load cell and a weight distribution plate from excessive strain due to vertical overload on the scale or from twisting resulting from an article being placed thereon which exceeds the load capacity of the scale, or from excessive forces due to mishandling of the scale. A first overload protection is in the form of a boss molded into the base of the scale on which the free end of the load cell abuts if an excessive load is placed on the platter of the scale. A second overload protection is in the form of a peripheral depending flange on the platter which abuts a peripheral portion of the a top cover to prevent excessive strain on the load cell and a weight distribution plate from excessive loading or mishandling of the scale.

Abstract: The invention described herein is a weighing and foot drying machine comprising a weighing machine for measuring one's weight; and a pair of foot dryers for drying user's feet standing on the weighing and foot drying machine; wherein the weighing machine is integrally assembled with the foot dryers in order to have a simplified structure and to be available with lower cost for providing usage of increased ease and popularity. In response to a user stepping onto a upper casing 1 of the weighing and foot drying machine, a supporting member 12 pushes a bar member correspondingly to the weight of the user, thereby a supporting member 32moves downward against the biasing force of a spring 34 and rotates a turning member 36, whereby a movable pole 37 moves linearly which causes a limit switch 40 to turn on and a pinion 42 to rotate for driving a scale plate 44.

Abstract: Force-releasable elements are used in association with imprinted numerical values of weight to provide a visual indication of the weight of the contents of a receptacle. The system is extremely easy to manufacture and highly affordable, thus enabling it to be used with disposable items such as trash bags. In one embodiment, the numerical weight values are arranged as bands about the girth of the bag, with the imprinted material being gathered in and covered with a force-releasable strip of material. Each imprinted band and its accompanying force-releasable element are associated with a different value of weight, so that when the receptacle is lifted, a user may ascertain an approximate value of the weight of the contents by referring to the indicia associated with released and un-released elements. In alternative embodiments, the force-releasable elements and indicia being positioned along a cord of a strap which may be tied onto the receptacle or provided with it.

Abstract: Armature current I.sub.ARM is used to dynamically recalibrate the elevator loadweighing system, thereby eliminating errors in the load (% LOAD) reported from the loadweighing system which are a linear function of the actual weight. Errors in the load (% LOAD) reported from the loadweighing system which are a nonlinear function of the actual weight are minimized by sampled % LOAD values and corresponding actual weight values (% WGT), then mapping sampled % LOAD values to the corresponding % WGT values and providing the % WGT values to the drive instead of the received % LOAD values.

Abstract: A postal type scale (20), such as an electronic scale, capable of weighing a plurality of different size packages (24, 34) comprises a weighing mechanism (26), a platform (22) for supporting a package (24, 34) thereon in a weighing relationship, and a movable weight display (30, 36) slidably mounted to the platform (22) and longitudinally extendable therefrom along a horizontal mounting surface (38) when the platform (22) is supported on the horizontal mounting surface (38). The weight display (30, 36) comprises a horizontal weight display (30, 30b), such as an LCD display (30b), which may be removably mounted to the horizontally movable display mounting member (36) for providing the display (30) at a position remote from the mounting member (36).

Abstract: A fuel gauge for cart-mounted fuel tanks, particularly LP gas tanks for barbecue grills, is disclosed, the gauge having a bracket secured to the cart and a bracket secured to the tank. The brackets are indirectly coupled through a resilient member and have an indicator rod extending from the cart bracket. The rod is maintained parallel with the tank bracket for indicating the attitude of the tank relative to a fixed reference point, normally an indicator on the control panel of the grill.

Abstract: A gyroscopic force measuring cell has a frame having a gyroscope suspended force-free therein with an inner gimbal and an outer gimbal, a force indicent at the rotational axis of the gyroscope and generating a torque producing a precessional motion about the precessional axis, the motion exhibiting a velocity which is proportional to the incident force and being a measurement thereof. The measuring cell has a linkage for force initiation from a non-co-precessing load pickup through a co-precessing transmission element disposed in a pivot bearing along the precessional axis, the pivot bearing being linked to a pivot bearing housing so as to be coaxially movable in guides relative to the precessional axis.

Abstract: Electronic weigher apparatus is disclosed which utilizes a plate situated below the weighing scale and above a load receiver which is part of an electronic weight measuring system. The plate is shaped in such a way that thermal air currents generated by the electronic apparatus are carried through a low air resistance path from the interior to the exterior of the weigher casing while a high resistance airflow path prevents air currents from being carried upward from the electronic apparatus to the weighing scale. A collar encircling the scale prevents external air currents from disturbing it during the loading operation.

Abstract: A weighing machine with a function key device and an electronic indicator, wherein the function key device comprises an electrically conductive contact sensor and a micro key device with a movable element arranged behind the contact surface and operatively connected therewith, so that manual pressure on the contact surface can operate the device either by electrical contact with the contact surface or by movement of the micro key device.

Abstract: In a direct current electronic digital platform scale with a base and a movable cover thereover, a weight-responsive system in the base has electronic structure connected to convert cover movement to a digital weight readout. A switch is provided that is closed by cover movement to activate the electronic structure and the readout, and a convenient 9 volt battery is supported in the base and wired to supply power to the switch and electronic structure to indicate weight. To this general arrangement, an improvement in the battery support has an opening through the base to the interior and a box-like molded plastic battery receptacle is supported in the opening with the box extending into the base. A second opening through the receptacle inside the base permits the wires to connect to a battery harness inside the receptacle and a matching box or receptacle cover is latchably connected to secure the cover to the base and close off the receptacle such that the cover is flush with or coplanar with the base.

Abstract: A clamping device for oscillatory or vibratory strings including a massive clamping head gripping one end of a string and secured to the frame or load receiving member by a flexurally and/or torsionally resilient neck which extends into the clamping head such that the clamping point of the string substantially aligns with the connecting area between the neck and the clamping head.

Abstract: A fail-safe measuring weight comprises a body portion having a threaded bore therethrough, the threaded bore including a portion of reduced diameter. An adjustment plug for adjusting the weight to within a very fine tolerance of its final desired value includes a head portion and an exteriorly threaded stem portion, the stem portion being receivable in the reduced diameter portion of the body portion bore for securing the adjustment plug therein, and inhibiting inaccuracies of the weight due to improper use. Because the adjustment plug comprises 1% to 5% of the total weight of the instrument its absence may be readily ascertained. The fail-safe weight further comprises a cover member having a threaded bore for receiving adjustment particles which may be sealed therein.

Abstract: A portable weighing scale of reduced size is adapted to permit the weighing of a person while standing with one foot on the platform of the scale, the weight being manifested by an indicator dial which is latched in weight-indicating position and which maintains the weight indication after the person being weighed has stepped off of the platform. A linkage which permits a degree of lost motion is interposed between the platform and the indicator dial, so that the platform can return to its normal position while the indicator dial remains in weight-indicating position, where it remains until reset to its zero position by operation of a latch release. The scale is stable and does not tend to tip over, even when a person's weight is concentrated at one corner of the platform. A one-piece base incorporates, at fixed positions, a plurality of knife edges, formed integrally with the base, which supports the levers and beams making up the linkage between the platform and the indicator dial.

Abstract: A field standard test weight having a density of between 7 and 9 grams per cubic centimeter and including a steel shell forming a durable enclosure, with the shell being filled with a mixture of lead slag, metallic lead, and lead oxide to achieve the overall density required, with various configurations being made possible because of the overall design characteristics. The test weight may also be provided with a weight adjusting cavity for receiving a charge of metallic lead therewithin in order to achieve the tolerances required for field standard test weights.