Measuring and testing – Volumetric content measuring
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-28
2005-06-28
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Volumetric content measuring
C016S235000, C016S238000, C016S240000, C016S245000, C016S246000, C024S303000, C292S251500, C292S252000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06910373
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for generating repeatable closure of a volume measurement chamber are provided. More particularly, in one embodiment of the present invention, a dual articulating hinge is used to affix a chamber door to a volume measurement chamber, providing repeatable closure of a chamber door. In another embodiment of the invention, a laterally compliant magnetic latch is used to fasten a chamber door to a volume measurement chamber. In a third embodiment, a chamber door lid is mounted to a hinge bar via a ball joint, allowing the chamber door lid to self center about the chamber opening.
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Dempster Philip T.
Lowe Mark
Fish & Neave IP Group
Life Measurement, Inc.
Rogers David A.
Ropes & Crau LLP
Rowland Mark D.
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