Abstract: An electronic scale integrally formed within the housing of computer keyboard. The scale includes an item holder which may be removably attached to a weighing unit mounted in a clearance region located at a rear portion of the keyboard housing. In operation, the weighing unit outputs weight measurement signals along signal lines to one of a variety of processing and/or display devices so that, for example, postage for the item being weighed may be calculated. The electronic scale may also be incorporated within a housing having an attachment device for removably or permanently attaching the housing to any surface desired.

Abstract: The improved weighing scale support device comprises an upright hand support which may be, for example, generally T-shaped or inverted U-shaped, and means for attaching the hand support to the moveable weighing platform of a scale rather than to the fixed portion of the scale. The support comprises a generally vertical portion and a generally horizontal portion and is preferably adjustable vertically and/or horizontally. For example, it may include as the vertical portion one or a plurality of hollow vertical tubes having vertical rods slideably disposed and adjustably pinned in the tubes. The horizontal portion may include a crossbar to which is hinged a pair of foldable arms. Alternatively, the horizontal portion may be arcuate with fixed arms bearing handles. The hand support attaching means may be a sleeve slideable over the top, back, front and a portion of the bottom of the moveable weighing platform of a scale. The sleeve can have a closed end and a closeable opposite open end.