Patent ID: 6910390
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: B67B,G01L

Abstract:
1. A hand held torque meter for sensing the torque required to axially move a threaded closure relative to the threaded neck of an associated container comprising: a first section graspable by the hand of a user, including means for displaying a torque measurement; a second section having a closure gripping device including a depending portion for gripping at least a portion of the outer peripheral surface of a threaded closure of an associated container; and means connecting said first section to said second section, said means including a load cell having an output connected to the displaying means of said first section, whereby the force required to cause movement between a closure and the threaded neck of an associated container produces an output signal from the load cell to the torque displaying means of said first section indicating the torque required to effect a movement of the closure relative to the threaded neck of an associated container.