Portable memory scale with interchangeable tool carrier
First Claim
1. A portable hand-carried device that alerts its user when items previously carried on board are no longer present and when acquired items have been added, said device comprising:
- a memory scale having a housing with an upper surface, a readily visible display screen, and a zero reset capability;
a substantially horizontally-extending tray associated with said upper surface;
a carrier selected from a group consisting of tool caddies, tool boxes, bags, and totes, and wherein said carrier is configured for being supported by said upper surface of said tray;
fastening means adapted for securing said carrier to said tray; and
signaling means associated with said memory scale that is configured for alerting a user when said device is lifted from a support surface and said display screen shows any weight measurement other than zero, thereby indicating at least one of the following, at least one previously carried item missing from said tray, at least one previously carried item missing from said carrier, at least one acquired item added to said tray, and at least one acquired item added to said carrier.
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Abstract
A carrier of loose items that a user can employ with a quick glance to determine whether the weight balance displayed on a screen indicates carried items in greater, lesser, or equivalent quantity than previously recorded. A physical inventory of carried items is avoided when the display screen shows a zero weight measurement. However, a non-zero display screen measurement provides time-saving information about the size of items missing or acquired. The carrier'"'"'s upper portion, which detaches from a memory scale, is readily exchanged with other carriers of differing size and shape. Audible signaling means informs the user at the time the carrier/scale combination is lifted from a support surface if any items are missing or have been inadvertently acquired, to prevent a user from leaving or acquiring valuable tools/items. Other applications include, but are not limited to, transporting supplies relating to fishing, jewelry making, crafts, gardening, and the medical field.
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20 Claims
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1. A portable hand-carried device that alerts its user when items previously carried on board are no longer present and when acquired items have been added, said device comprising:
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a memory scale having a housing with an upper surface, a readily visible display screen, and a zero reset capability; a substantially horizontally-extending tray associated with said upper surface; a carrier selected from a group consisting of tool caddies, tool boxes, bags, and totes, and wherein said carrier is configured for being supported by said upper surface of said tray; fastening means adapted for securing said carrier to said tray; and signaling means associated with said memory scale that is configured for alerting a user when said device is lifted from a support surface and said display screen shows any weight measurement other than zero, thereby indicating at least one of the following, at least one previously carried item missing from said tray, at least one previously carried item missing from said carrier, at least one acquired item added to said tray, and at least one acquired item added to said carrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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