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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 1995
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1992
Kevin J Williams, Eugene, OR (US);
Alexander M McQueen, Eugene, OR (US);
James E Colley, Eugene, OR (US);
Anthony S Bailey, Eugene, OR (US);
Phillip C Gummeson, Eugene, OR (US);
Spectra-Physics Scanning Systems, Inc., Eugene, OR (US);
Abstract
A data gathering system including a scanner and scale including one or more of the following features: a construction of compact dimensions with a low profile; integrated construction of the locations of the scanner and scale, and their associated components; modular components that are easily detachable and serviced; a rigid casing which is integrated into the overall data gathering system and which prevents a countertop from contacting the scale; and diagnostic capability incorporated into the data gathering system.