# US RE45,012 E1 · Security systems and methods for continuously monitoring the weight of a container

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- Number: US RE45,012 E1
- Document ID: USRE45012E1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: E1
- Application number: 14/050,051
- Filed: 2013-10-09
- Granted: 2014-07-15
- Earliest claimed: 2007-02-21
- Applicants: MJK Holdings, LLC
- Inventors: David H. Jones; Douglas A. Kunnel; Robert J. Megdal
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/USRE45012E1

## Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to weight monitoring systems for recovering, processing, monitoring, and managing various commodities or products stored in a container.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A weight monitoring system, comprising:
a container having an identification tag provided on a surface of the container;
a support device for receiving the container;
a weight monitoring system including a plurality of load sensors coupled to the support device, the plurality of load sensors continuously monitoring any weight variance of the total weight of the container;
a security system for monitoring the container; and
a computer system in communication with the weight monitoring system, the computer system being located remotely from the weight monitoring system, and if any weight variance of the container is detected, the computer system provides a response.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, further comprising an accounting system for generating invoices once the container is removed from the support device.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, further comprising an asset realization system for booking assets based on a value of a material loaded into the container.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, further comprising a tracking system for monitoring a current location of the container.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the container includes a bottom surface and at least one side wall to define a space for receiving a material.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The weight monitoring system of claim 5, wherein the container further includes a top.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the identification tag is a radiofrequency identification tag.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the identification tag includes a bar code, color code, or numerical code.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the identification tag includes a tare weight of the secured container.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the support device is a platform, one or more rails, tray, or any combination thereof.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the support device further comprises a locking device for securing the container to the support device.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, wherein the security system includes one or more cameras, one or more motion sensors, a card access system, a personal identification number system, a challenge and response system, or any combination thereof.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The weight monitoring system of claim 1, further comprising a data transmission system providing a communication link between the security system and the weight monitoring system.