Geometrical instruments inventions 05/06

20060107538 - Apparatus onboard a vehicle for instructing axle alignment: A method and apparatus that remains onboard a tractor and semi trailer vehicle for readily providing axle alignment instruction to an operator. The apparatus includes at least one indicator (28) for detecting an axle's thrust line relative to the vehicle's centerline. At least one sensor (40) for detecting the position...

20060107539 - Controlled support frame to position a laser level: A support frame for positioning a laser beam level includes a first support module having a reference element that can be positioned against a planar surface and elongated engaging elements that cooperate with a second support module that is displaceable relative to the first support module. A brace on the...

20060107540 - Tiltsensor: An adjustment-free tiltsensor for application in the fields of geodesy, geophysics and geotechnics, with a tilt angle measuring range greater than ±5° to ±10° and an essentially enhanced angular resolution better than 1 microradiant, in which an electrolytic liquid and a gas bubble are present in a closed spirit level,...

20060107541 - Attaching level: A level is provided with magnets spaced along the length of the level. The magnets function to secure the level to objects such as metal studs, metal beams, metal doorframes and the like when adjusting the attitude of such objects. A spring assembly is provided for each magnet. The spring...

20060107542 - Three axial displacement measuring apparatus: Disclosed is a three-axial displacement measuring apparatus. The three-axial displacement measuring apparatus includes: a fixation grip fixed to one surface of a hanger supporting a structure to be measured; a universal joint connected to the fixation grip which is capable of rotating by 360 degrees; a link section being connected...

20060107543 - Column placement template: A template system and column placement method which facilitates the placement of a column resulting in enhanced placement efficiencies for large scale column construction projects. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, a template for column placement can include a frame, at least one pivotal column engagement scaffold coupled...

20060107544 - Band saw having aiming device for linear cutting: A band saw includes a frame, which has a worktable and a saw blade extended through and movable relative to the worktable, and an aiming device, which has a casing moveably mounted in the frame, a light-emitting member mounted in the casing for emitting a light beam onto the worktable...

20060107545 - Length measuring device: A linear measuring device including a housing fastened to a first machine element and a scale within the housing, wherein the scale is fastened extending along the housing in a measuring direction. A scanning device for scanning a scale. A linear guide device including a guide rail, which is rigidly...

20060107546 - Marking tape measure: A marking device for making layout marks an surfaces such as boards, panels, or walls including a tape measure with a plurality of holes disposed along its length is disclosed. The device also contains a reel for dispensing a chalk line wherein the chalk line is positioned over the tape...

20060101656 - Wheel position sensor: A wheel angle determining device includes a position sensor being provided on a vehicle wheel assembly to directly measure a wheel angle. The wheel assembly having a first portion being fixedly connected to a vehicle and a second portion being rotatable about an axis formed in a plane substantially perpendicular...

20060101657 - Adjustable bow sight: A bow sight having a support member with a sight unit disposed at one end and adjustable sight markers secured to the other end, a pointer associated with the rear end of the support member for alignment with one of the sight markers upon determination of the proper sight unit...

20060101658 - Archery peep sight system: An archery peep sight system for mounting on a bow having a bowstring, a bow cable, and a front sight with front sight alignment pins. A peep sight is mounted on the bowstring. A flexible connector connects the peep sight to the bow cable, keeping the peep sight in alignment....

20060101659 - A tool and a method for assessing an indicator mark position: A tool for assessing the position of an indicator mark disposed on a seat of a vehicle. The tool includes an arm adapted to contact an anchorage and a plurality of lasers adapted to project a set of beams toward the seat. The set of beams define an area indicative...

20060101660 - Detector supporting mechanism: A detector supporting mechanism comprising a first arm having its one end fixed on a mount linearly movable relative to a workpiece, the first arm having a rotation axis at the other end and a second arm provided on the first arm so as to be turnable on the rotation...

20060101661 - Level with adjustable fastener locators: A level assembly includes a housing having a level mounted within. The housing includes a first arm and a second arm slidably attached to the housing. The first and second arms are both stored in storage positions. Fastener locators associated with each arm are both stored in storage positions. During...

20060096105 - Determination of borehole azimuth and the azimuthal dependence of borehole parameters: A method for determining a borehole azimuth in a borehole is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes acquiring at least one standoff measurement and a tool azimuth measurement at substantially the same time. Such measurements are then processed, along with a lateral displacement vector of the downhole tool...

20060096106 - Guide with zero point return: A guide with zero-point resetting is presented in the form of a series pendulum which permits the amplitude of the pendulum to be used horizontally. The guidance is carried out in the region of the segment of a spherical surface, in whose mid-axis the gravity directed towards the earth and...

20060096107 - Lay out line: A chalk line apparatus for marking regularly spaced locations. The apparatus comprises a casing for powdered chalk containing a rotatable reel, a wire rope wound on said reel, and an exit opening for the wire rope at one end of the holder. The wire rope is coated with a material...

20060096108 - Portable coordinate measurement machine: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. At least one of the joined arm segments is comprised of a plurality of components being bonded to each other using adhesive. In addition, the jointed arm segments may include tapered and/or threaded ends....

20060096109 - Support bracket for sensors: A support bracket (1) for sensors adapted to be fastened to the wheel cover of a wheel mounted on a vehicle, comprising a central body from which there derives on one side a support device (3) of the sensor, and on the opposite side at least three devices (7) adapted...

20060096110 - Tool for writing straight lines: A writing tool is provided that includes a rigid frame having a first side and an opposing second side and at least one rigid member therebetween. The first side and the opposing side are spaced apart so as to define an open space therebetween. The first side and the opposing...

20060096111 - Picture hanging tool: A picture hanging tool is provided for facilitated marking of a selected point on a wall or the like for subsequent installation of a fastener used for hanging a picture or other object from the wall. The tool includes an upper handle section adapted for manual grasping, and a lower...

20060096112 - Construction measuring tape: A construction measuring tape for assisting in correct positioning of construction members including applying a plurality of series of repeating indicia onto one of the upper and lower surfaces of a non-stretch adhesive tape. The indicia include first markers marked at equal and repeating first intervals along the length of...

20060096113 - Tape measure with automatic blade extension mechanism: Disclosed herein is a tape measure with an automatic blade extension mechanism. The tape measure allows a user to draw and lock a blade using only one hand, when measuring a dimension of an object, thus allowing the other hand to be freely used in a workplace where several operations...

20060090356 - Vehicle wheel alignment angle sensor system incorporating two-dimensional imaging sensor array: A vehicle wheel alignment system with a wheel alignment angle sensor adapted for removable attachment to a vehicle wheel assembly, incorporating a two-dimensional imaging array at an orientation relative to a sensor mounting axis. The two-dimensional imaging array is configured to form an image of light from one or more...

20060090357 - Construction laser with tiltable deflecting means: A construction laser having a housing and a tilt part positioned within the housing. The tilt part includes a laser unit for generating a laser beam and a deflector for deflecting the laser beam. The tilt part is adjustable relative to the housing by an actuation element. The actuation element...

20060090358 - Accelerometer augmented precision compass: A compass device includes a platform defining an xz-plane and an x-axis. A first accelerometer is coupled to the platform at an angle such that the first accelerometer is sensitive to movement of the first accelerometer in the xz-plane. The first accelerometer includes a first flexure plate generating a first...

20060090359 - Electronic device compass operable irrespective of localized magnetic field: An electronic device (10). The device comprises means (14) for displaying a compass directional bearing. The device also comprises means (18, 26, CAM) for determining the compass directional bearing unresponsive to a local magnetic field in which the electronic device is located, wherein the means for determining comprises image capturing...

20060090360 - Adjustable multifunction ruler: An adjustable ruler includes two elongate ruler members and an adjustable clamping member. Each of the ruler members includes a longitudinal slot, outwardly facing channels along opposite sides of the slot, parallel longitudinal sides, and measuring indicia marked along the parallel longitudinal sides. The adjustable clamping member is received in...

20060090361 - Production method of three-dimensional shape data of dental prosthesis: To provide a production method of three-dimensional shape data of a part other than an engaging portion by a three-dimensional measuring device, the engaging portion has an engaging part in a cross sectional shape other than a rotary body and is projected and/or recessed on a jawbone side, a measured...

20060090362 - Nasal measuring device: A device for measuring a nasal cavity. The device may include a support body having a substantially flat top and a substantially flat bottom, a plurality of support arms radially disposed from said central support body and a plurality of protrusions having a substantially oval contact surface....

20060090363 - Fastener grip length selector: A fastener grip length selector includes a housing having a first section and a second section, and a gauge fitted with the second section of the housing and including a spindle that reaches into the first section of the housing. The fastener grip length selector enables the precise determination of...