WO2001057480A1

WO2001057480A1 - Manual and electronic scales to measure volume of contents in liquor bottles

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Publication number: WO2001057480A1
Application number: PCT/IN2000/000129
Authority: WO
Inventors: J. Vittorio Velho; Francisco J. Desa Pinto
Original assignee: Velho J Vittorio; Pinto Francisco J Desa
Priority date: 2000-01-31
Filing date: 2000-12-19
Publication date: 2001-08-09
Also published as: AU3597701A

Abstract

The Manual and Electronic Scales to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, comprises of six basic forms of the same concept, which will give corresponding readings in Milliliters (ml) and pegs (full/half). The six basic forms are FORM 1. Embossed Scale onto the Liquor Bottle, FORM 2. Sticker of the Scale, FORM 3. Plastic/Wooden/Metal Scale, FORM 4. Plastic/Wooden/Metal Scale with a stand, FORM 5. Electronic Scale with a level sensor and FORM 6. Electronic Scale with a weight sensor. Form 1 to 4 are the Manual Scales which are pre-calculated Embossed, Sticker, Plastic/Wooden/Metal having readings of the Volume of Contents of Liquor in milliliter (ml), pegs (half) and pegs (full) for each respective brand of liquor. Form 5 and 6 are Electronic Scales designed to measure the Volume of Contents of Liquor in milliliters (ml), pegs (half) and pegs (full) for respective brands of Liquor. Form 5 measures the Volume of Contents of Liquor through the use of a level sensor and Form 6 measures the Volume of Contents of Liquor through the use of a weight sensor. All the above mentioned forms work with a basic common concept and goal of efficient and accurate physical stock taking at commercial liquor establishment. The object of the invention is to create a product so as to eradicate the drawbacks of conventional methods and to make the task of physical stock taking at commercial liquor trade establishments less cumbersome, less time consuming, more effective, accurate, hygienic and with no wastage.

Description

MANUAL AND ELECTRONIC SCALES TO MEASURE VOLUME OF CONTENTS IN LIQUOR BOTTLES

This invcniion relates to Manual and Electronic Scales to Measure Volume of Contents in Liquor Bottles, a convenience product. This invention was designed with the motive to help people who are in retail liquor trade, to overcome the problems related to physical stock taking at bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels and other related businesses, and make this task easier and more accurate.

Conventionally physical stock taking at commercial liquor trade establishments is undertaken by methods that are cumbersome, time consuming, ineffective, unhygienic, inaccurate and also results in wastage of liquor. These methods are as follows:- a) At the end of the business day, a physical stock count of balance liquor stock in hand has to be taken. This is done by counting the full sealed bottles, and for bottles which are open and whose balance contents still remains, the contents of the same is poured into a measure beaker and the measure of the quantity of liquor in milliliters (ml) is taken and registered. Then this liquor from the beaker is poured back into the respective bottle with the help of a funnel. To avoid mixing of liquors the person undertaking the task has to rinse and dry the beaker and funnel before reuse for the next brand of liquor. b) However, this above mentioned method doesn't apply to bottles which are capped by the patented Guala cap, which is a non returnable valve, as once the liquor poured out of the bottle having the Guala cap cannot be poured back in. Thus, the method followed for stock taking of Guala capped bottles is done by roughly estimating the volume of contents of liquor in that respective bottle. Employing the above said method (a) has its drawbacks, which are; a) After a full days work, the process of carefully emptying, measuring and then refilling a number of bottles of various brands of liquor, then rinsing and drying the beaker and funnel in between the stock taking of various brands turns out to be a very cumbersome task. This is because this method requires undivided attention and extra effort for the person/s undertaking the task, thus causing fatigue. b) This above stated method is also very time consuming. This is so as the person/s undertaking the task has to repeatedly empty the contents in the bottle, measure and register the same as well as refill the same contents into the same bottle from which it was emptied, then rinse and dry the beaker and funnel. This process has to be undertaken for all the liquor brands that arc stocked in that particular establishment. c) This task also creates wastage of liquor. When the liquor is poured out into the beaker measure and while it Ls measured and then poured back into the same bottle, an amount of liquor is wasted. This is because of the natural evaporative nature of alcohol and also the liquor that is left behind in the beaker measure and funnel, which is seemingly a small quantity, but a significant amount when added collectively in the long run. Besides this wastage the probability of accidental spillage due to this cumbersome method at that wee hour of late night stock taking is highly possible. d) This method is unhygienic because the beaker and the funnel are kept aside exposed to environmental impurities. Also human contact while undertaking the task of stock taking can contain impurities which could be transferred into liquor accidentally.

Employing the above said method (b) has its drawbacks, which are; a) The basic problem of the above method is that it is ineffective because the liquor once poured out for stock taking as per method (a), cannot be refilled back into the bottle because of the Guala cap. b) The method followed is through rough estimation, which is an inaccurate method. This is so because the persons undertaking the task of rough estimation are bound to register highly inaccurate readings, which in the long run result in a considerable imbalance to the audited stock. This method being inaccurate defeats the purpose of audit for which it is actually employed. c) Due to constant inaccurate readings there is a tendency which entices pilferage.

The object of the invention is to create a product to eradicate the above said drawbacks and to make the task of physical stock taking at commercial liquor trade establishments less cumbersome, less time consuming, more effective, accurate, hygienic and with no wastage.

It is also the object of the invention to have a product which is simple in construction, easy to use and available at affordable price options.

Thus according to this invention, the Manual and Electronic Scales to Measure Volume of Contents in liquor bottles comprise of six basic forms of the same concept, which will give corresponding readings in Milliliters (ml) and pegs (full/half). The six basic forms are as follows:- FORM 1. Embossed Scale onto the Liquor Bottle:- This is a pre-calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle and is conforming to its contours. This Scale Ls embossed onto the outer layer of the liquor bottle.

FORM 2. Sticker of the Scale;- This is a pre-calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle and is conforming to its contours. This scale is printed in the form of a sticker, which is meant to be stuck on the liquor bottle. FORM 3. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale:- This is a pre-calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle taking into account its contours. This scale is printed onto a plastic / wooden / metal strip. FORM 4. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale with a stand:- This is a pre-calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle taking into account its contours. This scale is printed onto a plastic / wooden / metal strip. This scale is then mounted onto a stand. FORM 5. Electronic Scale with a level sensor:- This scale measures the volume of contents in the liquor bottle through a level sensor which when moved to the distance from the base to the indicated level of liquor in the bottle, gives the corresponding reading in ml or pegs (full/half) for the selected brand. The level sensor is a rod with a pointer mounted on a platform on which the bottle is placed. This platform has an electronic display unit with buttons for selection of brand, unit of measure (ml or pegs (half / full)) and a check button to indicate the reading. This electronic scale would also be available with a computer interface and a print option.

FORM 6. Electronic Scale with a weight sensor:- This scale measures the volume of contents of liquor through a weight sensor which calculates the corresponding reading in ml or pegs (full/half) for the selected brand. The weight sensor is mounted on a platform on which the bottle is placed. This platform has an electronic display unit with buttons for selection of brand, unit of measure (ml or pegs (half / full)), and a check button to indicate the reading. This electronic scale would also be available with a computer interface and print option. Now the invention will be more clearly described with reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 13 of accompanying drawings, wherein Fig. 1 shows FORM 1. Embossed Scale onto the Liquor Bottle. Fig. 2 shows FORM 2. Sticker of the Scale. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show FORM 3. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale. Fig. 5 to Fig. 9 shows FORM 4. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale with a stand. Fig. 10 and Fig. 1 1 shows FORM 5. Electronic Scale with level sensor and Fig. 12 and Fig. 13 shows FORM 6. Electronic Scale with weight sensor. The methodology used to derive the scales of the first five forms is shown in sheet 6. Each drawing is drawn to a different scale as shown in the left hand bottom of each sheet.

Referring Sheet 1, Fig. 1, shows the side view of a liquor bottle (5). on which is an embossed scale (1). This is a pre-calculated Scale, which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle and is conforming to its contours. This Scale is embossed onto the outer layer of the liquor bottle. This scale begins from the base and is vertical up to cap of the bottle. The reading from the base after taking into account the thickness of the bottle starts at zero. On the left hand side of the scale are the readings in Milliliters (ml) (2), and on the right hand side of the scale are the readings in half pegs (3) and full pegs (4). The end reading will vary from bottle to bottle depending on the bottle volume. This Scale shows the readings of the Volume of Contents of Liquor in the bottle of the brand which is being measured.

Fig. 2 shows the side view of a Liquor Bottle (5) pasted with a sticker (1) of the Scale. This is a pre-calculated Scale, which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle and is conforming to its contours. This scale is printed in the form of a sticker, which is stuck on the liquor bottle. This scale begins from the base and is vertical up to the cap of the bottle. The reading from the base after taking into account the thickness of the bottle starts at zero. On the left hand side of the scale are the readings in Milliliters (ml) (2). and on the right hand side of the scale are the readings in half pegs (3) and full pegs (4). Tne end reading will vary from bottle to bottle depending on the bottle volume. This Scale shows the readings of the Volume of Contents of Liquor in the bottle of the brand which is being measured.

Referring to Sheet 2, Fig. 3 shows the front view of the Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale (1). This is a pre-calculated Scale, which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle. This scale is printed onto a plastic / wooden / metal strip. This scale begins from the base and is vertical up to the cap of the respective bottle. The reading from the base after taking into account the thickness of the bottle starts at zero. On the left hand side of the scale are the readings in Milliliters (ml) (2). and on the right hand side of the scale are the readings in half peps (3) and full pegs (4). The end reading will vary from bottle to bottle depending on the bottle volume. This Scale shows the readings of the Volume of Contents of Liquor in the bottle of the brand, which is being measured. Fig. 4 shows the side view of the Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale (1). Fig. 5 shows the front view of the Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale ( 1) with stand (5). This is a pre-calculated Scale, which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle. This scale is printed onto a plastic / wooden / metal strip and is mounted onto a stand. This scale begins from the base and is vertical up to the cap of the respective bottle. The reading from the base after taking into account the thickness of the bottle starts at zero. On the left hand side of the scale are the readings in MilliMters (ml) (2). and on the right hand side of the scale are the readings in half pegs (3) and full pegs (4). The end reading will vary from bottle to bottle depending on the bottle volume. This Scale shows the readings of the Volume of Contents of Liquor in the bottle of the brand, which is being measured. Fig. 6 shows the side view of the Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale (1) with a stand (5). Referring to Sheet 3, Fig. 7, shows the front view of the Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale (1) with a stand (5). This scale is mounted onto the platform (7) by sliding the stand through the slot (6) in order to be kept up right and perpendicular to the platform. This is a pre- calculated Scale, which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle. This scale is printed onto a plastic / wooden / metal strip and is mounted onto a stand. This scale begins from the base and is vertical up to the cap of the respective bottle. The reading from the base after taking into account the thickness of the bottle starts at zero. On the left hand side of the scale are the readings in Milliliters (ml) (2). and on the right hand side of the scale are the readings in half pegs (3) and full pegs (4). The end reading will vary from bottle to bottle depending on the bottle volume. This Scale shows the readings of the Volume of Contents of Liquor in the bottle of the brand, which is being measured.

Fig. 8 shows the side view of the Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale (1). At the right hand corner of the platform (4) the level is lower to accommodate the stand, so that the start level of the scale is at the same level of the liquor bottle which is to be measured. The stand of the scale is broader and thicker than the scale, this is so that the scale does not come out of the slot (2). This scale is mounted onto the platform by sliding the stand through the slot in order to be kept up right and perpendicular to the platform. Fig. 9 shows the top view of the platform ( 1 ). At the right hand corner is a lower level (3) to accommodate the stand, so that the scale can slide through lot (2) in order to be kept up right and perpendicular to the platform. The platform is a rectangle, enough to accommodate all shapes and sizes of various brands of liquor bottles. Referring to Sheet 4, Fig. 10 shows the front view of the Electronic Scale with a level sensor, having a level sensor rod(l) with a pointer(2) and a stopper (7) to prevent the pointer from sliding out. The pointer on the level sensor rod is moved to the level of liquor present in the bottle manually. The platform (3) is mounted onto the top of the electronic scale. The platform is large enough to accommodate all shapes and sizes of various brands of Liquor bottles. This electronic scale has an electronic display unit (4). The control panel (8) houses the button for selection of brand and unit of measure which is the mode button, which has along side it, two vertical movement buttons and two horizontal movement buttons. The OK button registers and activates the selected modes. The CHECK button indicates the reading on the display unit. The function of the NOFB button is to register the Number Of Full Bottles of balance stock in hand. The CLR button is to clear the screen or previous readings. The PRINT button is provided for printouts of readings. This electronic scale would also be available with a computer and printer interface option (6). Towards the center of the electronic scale there is a cover with the Master Controls inside. This is seen as panel of the master control (5). To the lower left hand corner is the power button to switch the electronic scale On and OFF.

Fig. 11 shows the side view of the Electronic Scale with level sensor. The fig. shows the level sensor rod (1) with a pointer (2) and a stopper (7) to prevent the pointer from sliding out. The platform (3) is mounted onto the top of the electronic scale. Behind the electronic scale is the power plug (4). On the side is the computer interface (6) and a printer interface £5). The bottle which, is being measured for the Volume of Contents is to be placed on the platform along side the level sensor rod.

Referring to Sheet 5, Fig. 12 shows the front view of the Electronic Scale with a weight sensor, having a platform (1). which is mounted onto the top of the electronic scale. The platform is large enough to accommodate all shapes and sizes of various brands of Liquor bottles. This electronic scale has an electronic display unit (2). The control panel (4) houses the button for selection of brand and unit of measure which is the mode button, which has along side it, two vertical movement buttons and two horizontal movement buttons. The OK button registers and activates the selected modes. The CHECK button indicates the reading on the display unit. The function of the NOFB button is to register the Number Of Full Bottles of balance stock in hand. The CLR button is to clear the screen or previous readings. The PRINT button is provided for printouts of readings. This electronic scale would also be available with a computer and printer interface option (5). Towards the center of the electronic scale there is a cover with the Master Controls inside. This is seen as panel of the master control (3). To the lower left hand corner is the power button to switch the electronic scale On and OFF. Fig. 13 shows the side view of the Electronic Scale with weight sensor. The fig. Shows the platform (1). which is mounted onto the top of the electronic scale. Behind the electronic scale is the power plug (2). On the side is the computer interface (4) and a printer interface (3). The bottle which is being measured for the Volume of Contents is to be placed on the platform. Referring to Sheet 6, Method to Calculate Scales for Form 1 to 5. In order to create a pre- calculated scale for a particular brand of liquor bottle, an three dimensional Auto CAD drawing of the bottle in question is created. This drawing is created by feeding the dimensions and considering the thickness of the bottle at various levels. The drawing is horizontally sliced into sub sections as per ones desired requirements. For each sub section the volume of contents for that particular sub section in question is worked out and the result for every increase in centimeter (cm) or millimeter (mm) rise would have a corresponding increase in mill-liter (ml), pegs (half) or Pegs (full). Sheet 6 shows the volume calculation of a bottle of particular dimensions the drawing has been sliced into 1 cm sub sections, the first sub section starting from the base. The Volume is calculated with the aid of CAD in Cubic Centimeters (cu. cm.) and converted into milliliter (ml) reading with the help of the following Formula: -

10 cu. cm 1000 ml

(x) cu cm — ?

Therefore (x) * 1000 = Vol. In ml of (x) 10

Where (x) is a sub section of the bottle in question. In sheet 6, the table shows the total volume in milliliter (ml) at the top. The left hand column shows each section starting from the base in uniform intervals of one cm each. The right hand column are the corresponding values for each section starting from the base in millihters (ml). Sections could be sliced as per the desired unit of measure. For Form 1 to 4 the readings are calculated on the basis of millihters (ml), pegs (half) or pegs (full). For each of these readings recorded, the corresponding distance from the base to the sub section levels is recorded and a blue print for all the respective readings is printed on the manual scales. For Form 5 the CAD drawing is sliced into sub sections of 1 millimeter (mm) each having a particular corresponding reading. This table of readings is fed in to the memory of the electronic scale.

Working of the Invention: -

The working of the invention would vary from Form to Form. These would be explained in steps for each Form as follows:-

FORM 1. Embossed Scale onto the Liquor Bottle Step 1:- At the end of the business day, a count of the number of full sealed bottles of stock in hand for each brand being served at the outlet in question is taken and registered.

Step2:-For the open bottle of the brand being measured, place it on a flat surface in an upright position.

Step3:- Register the volume of contents of liquor in the bottle from the Embossed Scale on the liquor bottle in the unit of measure as desired (ml, pegs (half) or pegs (full))

Step4:- Repeat Step 2 & 3 for all the unsealed bottles of various brands of liquors housed at the outlet in question.

FORM 2. Sticker of the Scale

Step 1:- At the end of the business day, a count of the number of full sealed bottles of stock in hand for each brand being served at the outlet in question is taken and registered.

Step2:- For the open bottle of the brand being measured, place it on a flat surface in an upright position.

Step3:- Paste the pre-calculated Sticker Scale on the bottle from its base to the top.

Step4:- Register the volume of contents of liquor in the bottle from the Sticker Scale that was pasted onto the liquor bottle in the unit of measure as desired (ml, pegs

(half) or pegs (full)) Step5:- Repeat Step 2 to 4 for all the unsealed bottles of various brands of liquors housed at the outlet in question. FORM 3. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale

Stepl :- At the end of the business day, a count of the number of full sealed bottles of stock in hand for each brand being served at the outlet in question is taken and registered. Step2:- For the open bottle of the brand being measured, place it on a flat surface in an upright position. Step3:- Place the pre-calculated Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale along side the bottle from its base to the top.

Step4:- Register the volume of contents of liquor in the bottle from the Plastic / Wooden

/ Metal Scale that was placed along side the liquor bottle in the unit of measure as desired (ml, pegs (half) or pegs (full)) Step5:- Repeat Step 2 to 4 for all the unsealed bottles of various brands of liquors housed at the outlet in question.

FORM 4. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale with a stand

Stepl:- At the end of the business day, a count of the number of full sealed bottles of stock in hand for each brand being served at the outlet in question is taken and registered. Step2:- For the open bottle of the brand being measured, place it on the stand of the

Scale in an upright position. Step3:- Slide the pre-calculated scale for the brand being measured into the slot of the stand. Step4:- Register the volume of contents of liquor in the bottle from the Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale with a stand in the unit of measure as desired (ml, pegs (half) or pegs (full)). Step5:- Repeat Step 2 to 4 for all the unsealed bottles of various brands of liquors housed at the outlet in question. FORM 5. Electronic Scale with a level sensor The Electronic scale with a level sensor works on the bases of the following logic:- The rod has a level sensor for rise in ever millimeter vertically, starting from the base to the top. Every bottle being of different shape and size from the other has a certain Milliliter (ml) reading for every millimeter (mm) height. A pre-calculated chart and table is made for each bottle having the milliliter (ml) reading for every corresponding millimeter (mm) rise in height starting from the base. These pre-calculated charts and tables for the various brands of liquor bottles are stored in the memory of the electronic scale. When the Liquor bottle being measured is placed on the platform and the pointer is moved up to the level of liquor in the bottle, the millimeter (mm) height registered by the level sensor activates the corresponding milliliter (ml) reading stored in the memory of the electronic scale. The result of the same is then displayed. The accuracy of the result would depend on the number of readings recorded in the memory of the electronic scale. The interval of the readings recorded should be uniform, (eg.:- If 40 readings are recorded then there is a reading for every Vi cm level because the height of the bottle is 20 cms.) Thus the accuracy in this case will be to the closest Vi cm. One - time Master Control Programming (of readings in the electronic scale memory) Stepl:- Switch the electronic scales' power button " ON " & open the master control panel cover.

Step2:- Press the Program button " PRG " and wait till BRAND on the display unit starts flashing, with a cursor at the first letter of the brand to be entered. Step3:- Enter the respective brand with the help of the keyboard, choose alpha or numeric as the case may be by pressing "ABC" button.

Step4:- Once the brand is written Press " SAVE " button to register the brand which was written. Step5:- After this the "No." display on the display unit will flash, here we have to enter the number of readings we wish to record based on the demanded accuracy. The interval in between each reading should be uniform. After entering this press "SAVE" again. Step6:- After this the "unit" display on the display unit will flash, here we have to enter the first interval of readings we wish to record. After entering this press "SAVE" again. Step7:- After this the "Vol. in ml" display on the display unit will flash, here we have to enter the corresponding pre-calculated volume in ml for that particular interval reading. After entering this press "SAVE" again. We repeat this step for each unit interval chosen. Step8:- Repeat Step 1 to 7 for each brand of liquor which is being sold at the liquor trade establishment in question. Step9:- Close the Master Control panel cover after full programming. Actual Working Stepl:- At the end of the business day, press the " Mode" button and select the brand being measured, unit of measure desired and confirm the selection with the

"OK" button for each respective choice. Step2:- Count the number of balance full bottles of the brand being measured and Press the "NOFB" button once, for each full bottle of the brand being measured. Step3:- For the open bottle of the brand being measured, place it on the stand of the

"Electronic Scale with a level sensor" in an upright position and move the pointer from the base to the indicated level of balance liquor in the bottle. Step4:- Press "CHECK" and you will get the result in the unit of measure chosen in

Step:-1. Step5:- Repeat Step 1 to 4 for all the various brands of liquors housed at the outlet in question. FORM 6. Electronic Scale with a weight sensor The Electronic scale with a weight sensor works on the bases of the following logic:-

BRAND Wt. Eb ml / gm Wt. S.R.

Brand 1 470 1.056 X

FORMULA to calculate Volume in Millihters is : (X - Wt. Eb) * ml / gm

FORMULA to calculate Volume in half pegs is : [(X - Wt. Eb) * ml / gm] / 30

FORMULA to calculate Volume in full pegs is : [(X - Wt. Eb) * ml / gm] / 60 Where:- Wt. Eb = Weight of the Empty bottle ml / gm = Milliliter reading per gram of liquor

Wt. S. R.= Weight reading of the sensor (bottle + Contents of Liquor)

Various brands of liquor have different densities. Thus each brand varies in its weight.

Every brand has a particular ratio of millihter per gram. Every empty bottle being of different shape and size from the other has a certain weight. Pre-calculated charts and tables for the various brands of liquor bottles of Milliliter reading per gram of liquor (ml / gm) and weight of the Empty bottle (Wt. Eb) are stored in the memory of the electronic scale. When the Liquor bottle being measured is placed on the platform, the weight reading (bottle and its contents) is registered and used in the desired formula (as shown above). The resultant reading is then displayed.

One - time Master Control Programming (of readings in the electronic scale memory)

Stepl:- Switch the electronic scales' power button " ON " & open the master control cover.

Step2:- Press the Program button " PRG " and wait till BRAND on the display unit starts flashing, with a cursor at the first letter of the brand to be entered.

Step3:- Enter the respective brand with the help of the keyboard, choose alpha or numeric as the case may be by pressing "ABC" button.

Step4:- Once the brand is written Press " SAVE " button to register the brand which was written. Step5:- After this the Weight of Empty bottle (wt. Eb) display on the display unit will flash, here we have to enter the weight of the empty bottle in grams for the brand in question. After entering this press "SAVE" again.

Step6:- After this the milliliter per bottle (ml/b) display on the display unit will flash, here we have to enter the millihter capacity per bottle for the brand in question. After entering this press "SAVE" again.

Step7:- After this the milliliter per gram (ml/gm) display on the display unit will flash, here we have to enter the corresponding pre-calculated volume in ml for every gram reading of the liquor in question. After entering this press "SAVE" again.

Step8:- Repeat Step 1 to 7 for each brand of liquor which is being sold at the liquor trade establishment in question.

Step9:- Close the Master Control panel cover after full programming. Actual Working

Stepl :- At the end of the business day, press the " Mode" button and select the brand being measured, unit of measure desired and confirm the selection with the

"OK" button for each respective choice. Step2:- Count the number of balance full bottles of the brand being measured and Press the "NOFB" button once, for each full bottle of the brand being measured.

Step3:- For the open bottle of the brand being measured, place it on the stand of the

"Electronic Scale with a weight sensor" in an upright position. Step4:- Press "CHECK" and you will get the result in the unit of measure chosen in Step:-1.

Step5:- Repeat Step 1 to 4 for all the various brands of liquors housed at the outlet in question. Advantages of Manual and Electronic Scales to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in the Bottle:- a) Makes the physical stock taking less cumbersome. b) Makes procedure of conducting the physical stock taking less time consuming. c) Prevents wastage of Liquor. d) Makes the procedure of conducting physical stock taking hygienic. e) Each product in various forms are durable and can be used over many years. f) The Manual Scales are Economical to make and affordable to all sections of the market as the process of manufacture is simple and the materials used are common and inexpensive, g) Makes the procedure of conducting physical stock taking more accurate then the conventional methods followed. h) It is a more effective way especially for bottles with Guala caps as there is no question of rough estimation and the readings are accurate. i) This procedure could also be used so as to gauge the efficiency of the staff of the business establishment based on the readings. j) The accuracy and effectiveness of the readings would avoid pilferage and minimize loss for the business establishment.

Claims

We claim:-

1. The invention and concept of measuring of Volume of Contents of Liquor bottles through the use of Manual and Electronic Scales. This invention comprise of six basic forms of the same concept, which will give corresponding readings in Milliliters (ml) and pegs (full/half). FORM 1. Embossed Scale onto the Liquor Bottle:- This is a pre- calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle and is conforming to its contours. This Scale is embossed onto the outer layer of the liquor bottle. FORM 2. Sticker of the Scale:- This is a pre-calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle and is conforming to its contours. This scale is printed in the form of a sticker, which is meant to be stuck on the liquor bottle.

FORM 3. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale:- This is a pre-calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle taking into account its contours. This scale is printed onto a plastic / wooden / metal strip. FORM 4. Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale with a stand:- This is a pre-calculated Scale which is worked out specifically for a particular branded bottle taking into account its contours. This scale is printed onto a plastic / wooden / metal strip. This scale is then mounted onto a stand. FORM 5. Electronic Scale with a level sensor:- This scale measures the volume of contents in the liquor bottle through a level sensor which when moved to the distance from the base to the indicated level of liquor in the bottle gives the corresponding reading in ml or pegs (full/half) for the selected brand. The level sensor is a rod with a pointer mounted on a platform on which the bottle is placed. This platform has an electronic display unit with buttons for selection of brand, unit of measure (ml or pegs (half / full)) and a check button to indicate the reading. This electronic scale would also be available with a computer interface and a print option. FORM 6. Electronic Scale with a weight sensor:- This scale measures the volume of contents of liquor through a weight sensor which calculates the corresponding reading in ml or pegs (full/half) for the selected brand. The weight sensor is mounted on a platform on which the bottle is placed. This platform has an electronic display unit with buttons for selection of brand, unit of measure (ml or pegs (half / full)), and a check button to indicate the reading. This electronic scale would also be available with a computer interface and print option. Any Manual and Any Electronic Scales to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, which will give corresponding readings in Millihters (ml) and pegs (full/half) or any other measure which may be available during the effectiveness of these presents.

2. Any Embossed Scale onto a Liquor Bottle to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1.

3. Any Sticker of the Scale meant to be stuck onto a liquor bottle to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1.

4. Any Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1.

5. Any Plastic / Wooden / Metal Scale with a stand to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1.

6. Any Electronic Scale with a level sensor to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1.

7. Any Electronic Scale with a weight sensor to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1.

8. All other preferred forms in various shapes and sizes that utilize the same concept to Measure Volume of Contents of Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1 to 8.

9. All the various scales for all the brands of liquor available or that may be available during the effectiveness of these presents, as claimed in 1 to 9.

10. The logic, working of the invention and the concept to Measure Volume of Contents of

Liquor in a Bottle, as claimed in 1 to 10.

11. All the units of liquor measure which are available or that may be available or change during the effectiveness of these presents can be incorporated into the scales, as claimed in 1 to 11.

12. The use of any of these manual scales as promotional material in various forms, such as these scales on liquor stirrers, pens, straws, liquor bottle boxes / cartons etc., as claimed in 1 to 12.

13. The use of this invention and concept linked to any programmed software and preferred hardware which are available or that may be available or change during the effectiveness of these presents, as claimed in 1 to 13..

14. The use of any of the manual scales on any other preferred materials, as claimed in 1.

15. The use of any of the electronic scales in any other preferred form, as claimed in 1.

16. The methodology using Auto CAD design software to calculate the scale reading for each respective brand. As shown in Sheet 6 and described herein above for the scales as claimed in 1.

17. The charts and tables in various forms such as diskettes, CD's, cards, booklets etc., with the pre-calculated readings of various brands of liquor used for any of the manual scales as claimed inl.

18. The charts and tables in various forms such as diskettes, CD's, cards, booklets etc. with the pre-calculated readings of various brands of liquor used for any of the electronic scales, as claimed in 1.

19. The data base for corresponding readings of various brands of Uquor in any form which will be available or which may be made available during the effectiveness of these presents, for scales, as claimed in 1.

20. The electronic scale models, their functions, designs, operations and any other new additions to them.

21. Manual and Electronic Scales to Measure the Volume of Contents of Liquor Bottles as claimed in claim 1 to 21, and substantially as herein before described and illustrated in figures 1 to 13 and sheet 6 of the drawings accompanying the complete specification.