Platform Scale
First Claim
1. A scale for measuring weight comprising:
- a weight measurement device adapted to be supported by an underlying surface;
a platform having a generally planar surface, the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device so that a load imparted upon the platform is measured by the weight measurement device;
a digital display on the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device for displaying a measured weight;
a first battery provided in the scale for powering the display; and
a second battery provided in the scale for powering an ancillary feature of the scale, the second battery being removable from the scale.
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Abstract
A scale for measuring weight has a weight measurement device to be supported by an underlying surface. A generally planar platform cooperates with the weight measurement device so a load on the platform is measured by the weight measurement device. The scale has a display for displaying a measured weight. The scale may have a battery powering the display and a removable battery powering an ancillary feature. The scale display may have three columns so a measured weight appears to scroll. The scale may have a processor outputting an audio signal when the measured weight is displayed and a speaker conveying a sound effect. The scale display may be on a majority of the surface indicating the measured weight for a time after load removal. The scale display may display a temperature when not displaying the measured weight and the scale may have an external temperature sensor and a receiver.
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Citations
21 Claims
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1. A scale for measuring weight comprising:
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a weight measurement device adapted to be supported by an underlying surface; a platform having a generally planar surface, the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device so that a load imparted upon the platform is measured by the weight measurement device; a digital display on the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device for displaying a measured weight; a first battery provided in the scale for powering the display; and a second battery provided in the scale for powering an ancillary feature of the scale, the second battery being removable from the scale. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A scale for measuring weight comprising:
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a weight measurement device adapted to be supported by an underlying surface; a platform having a generally planar surface, the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device so that a load imparted upon the platform is measured by the weight measurement device; and a digital display on the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device for displaying a measured weight providing at least three columns, each of the at least three columns displaying at least one number such that the measured weight appears to scroll over the display. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A scale for measuring weight selected from the group consisting of:
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a weight measurement device adapted to be supported by an underlying surface; a platform having a generally planar surface, the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device so that a load imparted upon the platform is measured by the weight measurement device; a display on the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device for displaying a measured weight; a processor provided within the scale, the processor outputting an audio signal in response to the measured weight being displayed; a speaker provided in the scale in communication with the processor for audibly conveying a reproduction of a slot machine in response to the audio signal; and a speaker provided in the scale in communication with the processor for audibly conveying a reproduction of fire works in response to the audio signal. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. The scale of 12 wherein each number displayed in each column appears incrementally to display a total weight when all columns stop scrolling.
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17. A scale for measuring weight comprising:
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a weight measurement device adapted to be supported by an underlying surface; a platform having a generally planar surface, the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device so that a load imparted upon the platform is measured by the weight measurement device; and a display on the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device for displaying a measured weight, the display occupying at least a majority of the generally planar surface, wherein the display indicates the measured weight for a predetermined period of time once the load is removed. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A scale for measuring weight comprising:
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a weight measurement device adapted to be supported by an underlying surface; a platform having a generally planar surface, the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device so that a load imparted upon the platform is measured by the weight measurement device; a display on the platform cooperating with the weight measurement device for displaying a measured weight and a temperature of a corresponding environment when not displaying the measured weight; an external temperature measurement unit comprising; a sensor provided in the temperature measurement unit which measures the temperature of the corresponding environment, and a transmitter provided in the temperature measurement unit, the transmitter in communication with the sensor for receiving the temperature from the sensor and transmitting a wireless transmission of the temperature; and a receiver provided within the scale in communication with the display for receiving the wireless transmission of the transmitter.
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21. The scale of claim 21 wherein the display provides time, date, humidity and temperature when not displaying a measured weight.
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