Weighing scales – Load holder – Scale pan
Reexamination Certificate
2000-11-09
2003-03-18
Gibson, Randy W. (Department: 2841)
Weighing scales
Load holder
Scale pan
Reexamination Certificate
active
06534729
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF INVENTION
The invention relates to a weighing device, and particularly to such a device as a scale in the form of a personal weighing scale.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
Personal weighing scales are used usually by users who stand on them with bare feet, and as such need to be hygienic, have a comfortable “feel”, and aesthetic.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to provide such a scale.
According to the invention there is provided a scale, having at least a part of the body comprising a natural stone.
The scale may be a personal weighing scale at least part of the platform of which may comprise natural stone. This provides a hygienic scale.
A surface of the platform may suitably comprise natural stone.
Moreover, a base of the scale may comprise a natural stone. Thus a majority of the whole scale may be of natural stone.
The stone may be particulate and moulded to a desired shape with a binder, particularly a resin binder. This provides a relatively easily manufactured scale.
The natural stone may comprise granite, or a marble, or a durable slate.
The scale is suitably an electronic scale, which may include a housing including an LFD and a viowing lens. The lens may be elliptical.
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“426 Nickel Bahroom Scale Scale Hampshire-Designer Granite” <http://www.earthcommerce.com/cgi-win/dream55.exe/~p999000162011> copyright 1999.
Gibson Randy W.
Ostrager Chong & Flaherty LLP
Terraillon Holdings Limited
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