Plurality of scales that communicate with each other and indicate which scale has the lightest load attached thereto
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1. A weighing system comprising:
- a plurality of weighing scales, wherein each weighing scale comprises a weight sensor that measures the weight of a load attached thereto, further wherein each weighing scale comprises an indicator light that alerts a user of said plurality of weighing scales when the load attached thereto is lower in weight than every other load attached to every other weighing scale in use by said user, wherein each weighing scale communicates wirelessly with every other weighing scale in use by said user, determines which weighing scale in use is attached to the load having the lowest weight, and alerting the user when the load attached thereto is lower in weight than all other loads.
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Abstract
The present invention is a weighing scale and system of weighing scales used to weigh a group of loads and determine which load is the lightest so it can be culled from the group. The weighing scales are most useful for use in fishing tournaments to ensure an angler has possession of the maximum total weight of fish possible.
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1. A weighing system comprising:
a plurality of weighing scales, wherein each weighing scale comprises a weight sensor that measures the weight of a load attached thereto, further wherein each weighing scale comprises an indicator light that alerts a user of said plurality of weighing scales when the load attached thereto is lower in weight than every other load attached to every other weighing scale in use by said user, wherein each weighing scale communicates wirelessly with every other weighing scale in use by said user, determines which weighing scale in use is attached to the load having the lowest weight, and alerting the user when the load attached thereto is lower in weight than all other loads. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
- 5. A weighing scale comprising a gripping surface, an attachment member capable of receiving a load, and a weight sensor capable of measuring a weight for said load, wherein said weighing scale is buoyant in water, communicates wirelessly with other weighing scales currently in use by a user, and alerts said user when a load attached thereto is lower in weight than all loads attached to said other weighing scales.
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