Weighing scales – Means holding load-driven element against motion
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-15
2008-08-12
Gibson, Randy W (Department: 2841)
Weighing scales
Means holding load-driven element against motion
Reexamination Certificate
active
07411137
ABSTRACT:
A sealing arrangement is provided for a product weigh scale for a food processing apparatus the weigh scale including a support for supporting a product, a member that carries the support, and a weight sensor that senses vertical load on the member. The sealing arrangement includes a seal surrounding the member beneath the support, the seal having a first sealing surface configured to be sealed against a cabinet, and a second sealing surface. The seal is movable between an inactive position wherein the second sealing surface is out of contact with the support and a sealing position wherein the second sealing surface seals against the support. The seal includes a stationary part having the first sealing surface and a sliding part having the second sealing surface. A plurality of springs urge the sliding part toward the sealing position and a source of pressurized fluid is injected between the sliding part and the stationary part to urge the sliding part toward the inactive position. The pressurized fluid has a sufficient pressure to overcome the urging of the springs and maintains the sliding part in the inactive position during normal operation of the scale, wherein upon loss of the supply of pressurized fluid, the springs cause the sliding part to assume the sealing position.
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Hansen David
Sandberg Glenn
Formax, Inc.
Gibson Randy W
The Law Office of Randall T. Erickson, P.C.
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