FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an exemplary folding scale according to an embodiment of the present invention, the scale having a frame and a weighing device depicted in a closed position relative to the frame.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the folding scale, the weighing device being in the closed position.

FIG. 3 is a back elevational view of the folding scale, the weighing device being in the closed position and having a first format display depicted in phantom.

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the folding scale, the weighing device being in the closed position, and the two sides of the scale being mirror images of each other.

FIG. 5 is an underside plan view of the folding scale, the weighing device being in the closed position.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the folding scale, the weighing device being in the closed position.

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the folding scale according to an embodiment of the present invention, the weighing device depicted in an open position relative to the frame and having a first format display depicted in phantom; and,

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the folding scale according to an embodiment of the present invention, the weighing device being in the open position and having a second format display depicted in phantom.

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