Apparatus and method for measuring luggage weight
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a container support member including a container engagement portion;
a weight measuring device mounted in the container engagement portion;
a programmable alarm clock mounted to the container support member; and
at least one output device mounted to the container support member and connected to the weight measuring device and the time determining device.
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Abstract
An apparatus (100) such as a portable weight measuring device for the purpose of simultaneously determining weight and time data includes a container support member (104) having a container engagement portion (102) and a time-determining device (108). A weight-determining device (106) is mounted in the container engagement portion (102). The apparatus can includes data input and out devices, such as an optical connection (406) and a display (110). When a container, such as a piece of luggage, is engaged and lifted by the apparatus, the container weight along with the date and time are output on a display. When container weight exceeds a limit, a warning indicator (112) is activated.
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16 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a container support member including a container engagement portion; a weight measuring device mounted in the container engagement portion; a programmable alarm clock mounted to the container support member; and at least one output device mounted to the container support member and connected to the weight measuring device and the time determining device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An apparatus comprising:
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a container support member having a container engagement section; a weight measuring device mounted in the container engagement section; a programmable alarm clock mounted to the container support member; a display supported on the container support member and connected to the weight measuring and the programmable alarm clock; at least one output device mounted to the container support member; an electric power source in the container support member; at least one illuminating device mounted to the container support member; and wherein the weight measuring device, the programmable alarm clock, the display, the electric power source, and each illuminating device are electrically connected. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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