Scale with structural mat
AssigneeSunbeam Products, Inc.
InventorsJames G. Montagnino, Anson Wong, Ricardo Murguia
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Abstract
A platform scale cover is reinforced with one or more scale mats formed of a fiber filled polyester thermoset plastic material (FFP). The mats can be securely and rigidly fixed to scale covers using conventional mechanical fasteners. The FFP can be molded with textures, colors and grain patterns which closely simulate natural materials such as marble, granite and other stone and brick type materials. Sturdy mountings can be molded on the mats to facilitate mounting the mat to a scale platform.
Claims14
A scale mat, comprising:
- a generally planar body portion formed of fiber filled polyester thermoset plastic;
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- at least one mounting member formed of said plastic for mounting said mat to a scale.
A platform scale assembly, comprising:
- a scale cover;
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- a scale mat coupled to said scale cover, said mat comprising fiber filled polyester thermoset plastic.
A platform scale assembly, comprising:
- a sheet metal scale cover;
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- a rigid foot-supporting mat fixed to said scale cover and structurally rigidifying said scale cover, said mat comprising a polymeric fiber-filled plastic material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.