Geometrical instruments inventions 02/06

20060037202 - Laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement: A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction mounting arrangement cooperates with the mounting seal to maintain...

20060037203 - Modular tool assembly having a vacuum mounting arrangement: A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the...

20060037204 - Indicator vial: An indicator vial including a liquid and a colored gas that contrasts with the liquid to provide a highly visible drop or bubble within the vial. The color of the gas is selected to contrast significantly with the liquid. The color of the liquid and of indicia disposed on the...

20060037205 - Laser square protractor kit: A laser, square, protractor kit has a laser marker with a housing. The housing has a first positioning member. The protractor has a base with a second positioning member which cooperates with the first positioning member to position the housing on the protractor base. The protractor base also includes a...

20060037206 - Speed level: The present invention provides a combination tool for use by an individual workman, without resorting to assistance by another workman, for laying out horizontal and plumb lines in a confined space, such as that found in a shower stall, bathtub enclosure, or fireplace. The invention has a body in the...

20060037207 - Tile marking tool: The invention is a device used to measure and mark floor tile that must be cut to fit around obstructions. A key feature of the invention is that it has removable elements that make it possible to use the device with tile of any size. A second key feature is...

20060037208 - Method of scanning: A method of scanning an object is disclosed comprising the steps of providing a scanning device having a probe and a sample holder whereby the sample holder is rotatable relative to the probe, providing a first feature for indicating the start and/or end of a scan, and recognising the first...

20060032062 - Steering column module for a motor vehicle: The invention relates to a steering column module for a motor vehicle, comprising a steering angle sensor (13) that is inserted into a module housing (1,2). The rotor of the steering angle sensor is assigned to a steering column and co-operates with at least one fixed measuring wheel (37), in...

20060032063 - Method and system for controlling railroad surfacing: A system and method for controlling railroad surfacing is provided. A computerized controller compares desired railroad rail position values with actual railroad rail position values such that a tamper machine raises, lowers, and horizontally moves the rails to correct the alignment of the rails and ties. The system may be...

20060032064 - Orientation data generation method, orientation sensor unit and portable electronic equipment: Data are input from a geomagnetic sensor that detects magnetic fields in three axial directions, and magnetic field data are measured on the basis of the input data. The measured magnetic field data are sequentially stored, and a determination is made as to whether a plurality of the magnetic field...

20060032065 - Kwik leads: The Kwik Leads will enable the ease of brick laying and improve the quality in the manufacture of homes and commercial buildings. The inventive device includes several pieces of various metals that are drilled, tapped, and slotted. With a handle used to hold the tool. 3″ by 0.500 by 1″...

20060032066 - Multifunction measuring square: The disclosed invention relates to a multi-function measuring square 1. The measuring square may be used for any of a Bevel Square, Framing Square, T-Square or Speed Square. The measuring square includes a blade 5 adapted for rotation relative to a housing 10 formed of a right housing member 10R...

20060032067 - Tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes: A tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes comprises at least one indentation having a diameter that is representative of a maximum or minimum diameter of a handrail or grab bar, as permitted by code standards. The indentation is positioned adjacent a handrail or grab bar to determine compliance...

20060032068 - Layout and measurement graphic used in pattern construction and quilt design: The graphical integration for layout and design which utilizes a series of rulers, lines, curves, and grids in the design and manufacturing of goods, including but not limited to quilts, clothes, upholstery, and other sewn items. The pattern can be applied to any desired surface required by the product being...

20060032069 - Installation tool for aerospace fastening system: A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing having an interior hollow, a gage surface, and a base surface, the base...

20060032070 - Micro tool alignment apparatus and method: A micro tool alignment apparatus and method of use is described herein....

20060026848 - Archery-sight: The sight mounted to a bow portion for archery, which includes an elevation bar fixed to the bow portion and having a first sliding surface and a second sliding surface; a box mounted so as to be slidable along the first sliding surface and the second sliding surface of the...

20060026849 - Geomagnetic sensor for auto-calibration of magnetic field deviation and method of using the same: A geomagnetic sensor for auto-calibration of a deviation and a method of using the geomagnetic sensor. The geomagnetic sensor includes a geomagnetic detector including X-axis and Y-axis fluxgates orthogonal to each other and receiving a drive signal to detect an electromotive force corresponding to a geomagnetism, a signal processor converting...

20060026850 - Compass system for a motor vehicle: A wiring system for a vehicle which includes a vehicle accessory, a power source, and a vehicle compass. The vehicle accessory is coupled to the power source by substantially parallel wires in close proximity to each other. The routing of the wires in parallel forms a current loop that reduces...

20060026851 - Portable coordinate measurement machine: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes joint assemblies which include at least two read heads in communication with a periodic pattern of a measurable characteristic, the pattern and read heads being positioned within the joint so as to be rotatable...

20060026852 - Reference coordinate calculating method, reference coordinate calculating program, recording medium thereof, reference plate and form measuring machine: Positions of a plurality of reference points arranged on a reference plate (200) having a larger area than a measurement area of a measuring machine (300) are obtained as coordinate points on a standardized reference coordinate system. First, the plurality of reference points are grouped according to the measurement area...

20060026853 - Feeler device for workpieces being machined: A feeler device (1) of workpieces being machined, in particular for measurement instruments (2) of workpieces being machined on machine tools, of the type comprising a head (7) including control and measurement members, and a pivoting arm (6) extending in an operating position between the head (7) and a workpiece...

20060026854 - Obstetric calibration guide: The described embodiments relate to cervical calibration guides. One such guide includes a gripable structure, and multiple reference structures. Individual reference structures have a deflectable region and a hinge region. The hinge regions of individual reference structures are joined with the gripable structure....

20060026855 - Power saw guide: The invention is directed to a guide for a power saw or router of the type having a blade and a housing wider than the blade which directly overlies the blade during the cutting operation. The guide includes a guide bar having a straight outer edge configured for guiding a...

20060026856 - Method for scoring antlers: An elongated, flexible, graduated rule having an adhesive back is applied in appropriate lengths to measure the main beam and other features along the surface of an antler that are considered in a scoring system. The measurement from each of the lengths is read and recorded....

20060021235 - Electronic appliance indicating inclination: The invention concerns an appliance indicating the inclination of a device along two spatial directions said appliance being designed to be associated with the device, and comprising a housing wherein are arranged: a first instantaneous inclination sensor for measuring a first inclination value, a second instantaneous inclination sensor for measuring...

20060021237 - Measuring and leveling device: A measuring and leveling tool has a distance encoder which is movable along a surface. The tool determines a distance traveled by the measuring device. The distance traveled is displayed in a digital display. The tool includes a laser leveling device which may be self-leveling or may be leveled manually...

20060021236 - Surveying instrument: To obtain an accurate survey value even if a centering operation is simplified without using a specific target. When a survey point S is displayed on the screen of a display 20 as an image picked up by a CCD camera 38 in a process to perform an operation for...

20060021238 - Compass sensor unit and portable electronic device: In a compass sensor unit, an azimuth data computing method is carried out by the steps of: inputting a signal from a geomagnetic sensor to measure magnetic field; determining whether to store measurement data of the magnetic field based on a distance from the last stored measurement data; calculating an...

20060021239 - Pocket-sized leveling tool: A leveling tool having: a body, including a first face and an opposite second face, the first and second faces defining a thickness between them, the body defining a first side surface, a second side surface opposite said first side surface, a first end surface, and a second end surface...

20060021240 - Electronic inclinometer: An apparatus used for notifying a user of a patient's upper body physical orientation. The apparatus uses an inclinometer that is attached in the region of the patient's upper body to measure the physical orientation of the patient's upper body, which is then transmitted to a display. In one embodiment,...

20060021241 - String line box tool: A string line box tool comprising a chalk line box and a line block integral therewith used for guiding a string line rearward from the chalk line box through a groove in the line block in order to provide a free holding string line for carpentry or construction work. To...

20060021242 - Sensor and method of mounting it: What is described is a structural part comprising a mounting surface (M) for mounting the mounting surface to an attachment surface, wherein means for adhesive-bonding the mounting surface (M) with the attachment surface are provided, in order to glue the structural part to the attachment surface, and wherein spacers are...

20060021243 - Combined stud finder and tape measure device: A combined stud finder and tape measure device includes a housing having any traditional stud finder circuitry integrally disposed therein along with a tape measure having a tape strip wound on a spindle. The tape measure is oriented so that the width of the tape strip lies parallel to the...

20060021244 - Length measuring instrument: A length measuring instrument capable of measuring, displaying and recording the length around a part being measured by applying a measuring belt tightly to that part and operating the instrument by single hand. A rotary shaft disposed in a housing is provided with a spiral spring, the measuring belt, and...