Patent ID: 7235746
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: G01G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for an electronic weighing scale, the apparatus comprising: a battery housing for retaining a battery for powering an electronic weighing scale, the battery housing having a fastener; a printed circuit board (PCB) for controlling the electronic weighing scale; a display affixed and operatively connected to the PCB; a base for supporting the electronic scale upon an underlying support surface; and a platform mounted to the base for receiving a user thereupon; wherein one of the PCB and display includes a fastener for receiving the battery housing fastener, such that the battery housing, PCB and display are operatively connected and the PCB is powered by the battery housing for conveying a signal to the display; wherein the PCB is adapted to accommodate a number of displays of varying sizes; and wherein the assembled battery housing, PCB and display are orientated within the platform and the base.