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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2005
Sidney W. Williamson, Las Cruces, NM (US);
Sidney W. Williamson, Las Cruces, NM (US);
Metro Corporation, Las Cruces, MX;
Abstract
The present invention discloses a weighing scale having a lever assembly which includes a pair of levers. Each lever has first and second pivotal ends and an intermediate region for engaging a weight sensing mechanism. A platform is provided upon the lever assembly. Upon application of an object to the platform, a load is transmitted through the lever assembly to the weight sensing mechanism. The platform may include a top portion and a bottom portion for enclosing the lever assembly. The top and bottom portions of the platform may be secured together. A bearing insert for reducing friction in the lever assembly is provided.