Geometrical instruments inventions 06/06

20060137194 - Method and apparatus for distance measurement: A device for measuring physical characteristics includes a beam generator component generating first and second beams at two points. The device further includes a protractor that measures the angle between the beams. The device measures the distances to the two points and with the angle between the two beams, determines...

20060137195 - Self-leveling laser alignment tool and method thereof which compensates for material stiffness of an included pendulum: A self-leveling laser alignment tool and method thereof which provides a laser beam in a substantially truly level or plumb orientation are disclosed. Magnetic attraction is used to compensate for leveling errors of an approximately or partially leveled pendulum platform that is suspended from a flexible support member having a...

20060137196 - Pitch sensing in drilling machines: A pitch sensor tool for a stem boring or drilling machine, for example a sub-surface directional drilling machine having a stem and a drilling head. The pitch sensor tool includes a generally cylindrical housing adapted to be mechanically coupled to the stem and to the drilling head, and a pitch...

20060137197 - Magnet assembly: A magnet assembly is provided including a housing having a first end and a second end. A magnet is placed within a recess formed in the first end of the housing and a spring is positioned in at least a portion of the second end of the housing. A method...

20060137199 - Inclination sensor and method of attaching the same: Is disclosed an inclination sensor for detecting an inclination of a vehicle body in both lateral and longitudinal directions by a pendulum type movement rotatably supported on a rotation shaft mounted in the case, wherein the rotation shaft of the movement in the case is slanting to form a specified...

20060137198 - System and method for managing power in an electronic device: A system and method for conserving power in an electronic device. The system includes a processor and a tilt sensor operatively coupled to the processor. The processor utilizes the tilt sensor to monitor a tilt angle of the electronic device, and causes the electronic device to enter a power conservation...

20060137200 - Level holder: A basic and easily utilized level holder, the holder comprising a ratcheting swivelly attached improved C-clamp and cage for holding a typical level. The cage comprises cage members that surround a removably inserted level and allow full viewing thereof. The cage further comprises two contrasting planes of horizontal levels for...

20060137201 - Laser goniometer for measuring the angle of a surface: A goniometer for measuring an angle of a surface of an object is provided. The goniometer includes a frame with an engagement element configured for engaging the object. A laser generator is carried by the frame and is configured for emitting a laser beam onto the surface of the object...

20060137202 - Measuring apparatus for mitre saws, cut-off saws, and the like, and method of use: An apparatus and method for measuring an item to be cut on a saw. The apparatus includes a backstop attached to a support surface, a first measuring means attached to the backstop for providing a lateral measurement of distance from a cutting means, a second measuring means for providing a...

20060137203 - 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...

20060137204 - Linear moving capacitive sensor twin column electronic height gauge: The present invention is an electronic height gauge utilizing new technology and includes a first column (Column 1) and a second column (Column 2), a display unit with a cover, a measuring scriber, a fixed capacitance sensor and a linear moving capacitance sensor. The fixed capacitance sensor is located on...

20060130344 - Measuring tool and method of making: A tool for measuring, marking, and cutting material, the tool formed of a rigid sheet of transparent material having a transparent flexible sheet of pressure-sensitive material removably adhered thereon to cover one side of the rigid sheet and provide a removable, non-slip surface. One or the other of the rigid...

20060130345 - Foot gauge: The device or gauge for measuring the size of the foot comprises: a) a foot support plate having a single graduated scale per foot; b) a transverse first bearing face for the heel; c) a longitudinal second bearing face for the inside of the foot; and d) a moving assembly...

20060130346 - Laser marking and chase-setting device: A laser marker disposable on a reference surface having a cylindrical housing, a suitable power pack, and a laser diode and lens within the housing for generating a point of measurement....

20060130347 - Device for gioniometric measurements: A device (1) for measuring the relative orientation according to at least one degree of freedom for two objects, including a constraint generator (10) suitable for causing a goniometric sensor (40) to move in a plane, having the function of measuring the variation of relative orientation of the two objects...

20060130348 - Center point locator device: Provided is a device that locates the center point of any one of a number of differently shaped objects in one manipulation. The device incorporates a bed plate and two opposing right angle sliding jaws to position a center punch or drill bit bushing to the center of the object....

20060130349 - Motorized orientable measuring head: Motorized indexed measuring head for a machine for measuring three-dimensional coordinates. Comprises one, two or more re-orientable elements to orient a probe feeler according to a plurality of indexed orientations. The orientable elements are guided in their rotation and sliding movements by undercut bushings and undercut shafts. The arrangement of...

20060130350 - Rigid gauge for trailer kingpin assessment: A gauge (100) for measuring wear of a trailer kingpin (10) provides, for each of the base (20) and shank (30) parts of a kingpin, two contiguous slots (118 and 120, and 114 and 116, respectively), one slot (118, 114) sized to indicate sufficient wear to warrant scheduling replacement or...

20060130351 - Device for positioning measuring instruments: The device 1 for positioning the measuring element of a measuring apparatus comprises a traverse 14 on which the measuring element is arranged. The device further comprises a track 11 on which bearings 12, 13 run, and on which the traverse 14 is held by means of bearings 124, 125....

20060130352 - Measuring tape for tape rule: Disclosed is a measuring tape for tape rule consisting of a metallic main body formed into concave upwards shape with a hook provided to its free end, and is labeled with successive graduations and numerals as scales on its upper surface. A transparent protective layer is respectively provided on its...

20060123641 - Laser level: A light detector which includes a housing having front and rear walls, a light receiving section disposed on the front wall, and displays disposed on the front and rear walls for showing the location of received light relative on the light receiving section. Also disclosed is a laser level including...

20060123642 - Geomagnetic sensor for detecting azimuth angle and method thereof: A geomagnetic sensor and method are provided. The geomagnetic sensor has a geomagnetic detection module for outputting an electric signal value corresponding to a geomagnetism, a tilt detection module for detecting a tilt angle with reference to a reference plane, a memory for storing a constant for each azimuth angle,...

20060123643 - Leveling device: A leveling system for a missile system includes a holder defining an xz-plane. Four flexure plate accelerometers are coupled to the holder at angles such that they are sensitive to movement in an xy-plane. The accelerometers all generate signals in response to movements of the flexure plates. An actuator activates...

20060123644 - Extension set for spirit levels: An extension set for a spirit level having an elongated leveling face for setting on a surface and defining a nominal working length, an opposite face to the leveling face, a pair of opposite major side surfaces, and a pair of opposite end sections, the extension set including a pair...

20060123645 - Combination level: A combination level comprising an L-shaped arm and a straight arm, said arms being connected along a common longitudinal edge; said L-shaped arm having a longitudinal portion and a base portion; and, a plurality of level indicating means. The present invention relates to a combination level that allows craftsmen to...

20060123646 - V-level: The V-Level will give an accurate and an exact level reading, rather than having to read an ordinary level twice, to obtain a level or plumb of two perpendicular planes, at a ninety degree angle to each other. You can now have six bubbles to level, plum, and square, ‘exactly’...

20060123647 - Precision dendrometer: Based on the proportion that exists between the length of a conductive material and its electrical resistance and using a Wheatstone bridge type circuit, with four resistances to which a given input voltage is applied, and when the bridge is in balance the output voltage is zero, consists of using...

20060123648 - Tool for scribing tile: The present invention is a tool for scribing tile, including a base member that defines a substantially planar surface, preferably rectangular in design, and more preferably with a small cutout in one end for particular applications. The base member preferably approximates the size of a tile to be laid. The...

20060123649 - Scanning head for a measuring device: A scanning head of the measuring type for a coordinate measurement system, has a fixed part, at least one part that is displaceable relative to the fixed part, and at least one damping device for damping vibrations that occur. The at least one damping device is configured as an electric...

20060123650 - Patterned masking tape: A patterned masking tape includes a strip of material having an adhesive coating on a surface of the strip of material. The strip of material may be wound to form a roll. At least one side edge of the strip of material is shaped to form a continuous pattern along...

20060123651 - Parallel handle system and method for designing a parallel handle system: A parallel handle, parallel handle system and method for designing parallel handles for a hand for use with tools or control mechanisms, that includes a handle having a radial section having a side for receiving the thumb and having a side for receiving the index finger, the radial section having...

20060112573 - Method for detection of vehicle movement during wheel alignment measurement: A method for use with a vehicle wheel alignment system to detect vehicle roll or elevation change during a vehicle wheel alignment procedure requires the steps of observing individual vehicle wheels, and detecting a substantially simultaneous changes in position or rotational movement associated with each observed wheel. Responsive to detected...

20060112574 - Archery bow sight with power saving laser sighting mechanism: A laser sight for an archery bow is dimensioned and configured to be mounted on a mounting bracket for a conventional sighting pin. The laser sight is further configured to not interfere with the optional use of conventional sighting pins. The laser sight may include a pull switch that activates...

20060112575 - Sunniness indicator: A simple device for showing the sun/shade exposure of a place at any given time which includes a convex mirror reflecting the sky and a transparent flat screen inscribed with the path of the sun, with the screen balanced horizontally on the mirror so that when one looks down through...

20060112576 - Hand-held laser level with retractable adhesive-type retention feature: A leveling or plumbing device for indicating a line or a plane on a surface, such as wall or floor. The device includes a light beam generator that emits a light beam exteriorly of a body or housing. Level and/or plumb indicators, such as vials, are mounted to the housing...

20060112577 - Vertical shaft alignment tool: An apparatus and a method for aligning a vertical shaft or multiple axially coupled vertical shafts in a hydroelectric turbine generator or a similar vertical-shaft system, and for providing precise plumb inclination alignment of a vertical rotating shaft. Precision inclinometers attached to the vertical shaft measure plumb inclination. Proximity probe...

20060112578 - Motorized orientable measuring head: Motorized indexed measuring head for a machine for measuring three-dimensional coordinates. The orientable axes are actuated by motors rigidly supported on bearings or ball bearings. The rotation is transmitted to the re-orientable elements by transmission elements having sufficient play so that the indexing accuracy is not impaired....

20060112579 - Motorized orientable measuring head: Motorized indexed measuring head for a machine for measuring three-dimensional coordinates. Includes a double-action actuator to pass from a locked state, wherein any rotation of the probe feeler is prohibited, to an unlocked state, wherein the feeler can be oriented along two axes by two servomotors. The locking and unlocking...

20060112580 - Gauge for use with power tools: A gauge for connecting with a power tool and providing a system for determining structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the power tool is provided by the present invention. The gauge including a probe connected with a sensor via a spring, wherein contact by the probe...

20060112581 - Alignment guide for a power tool: A power tool comprises a spindle, a slide, and an alignment guide. The spindle is attached to the power tool and operably supported relative to a work piece wherein the spindle defines an axis of operation for the power tool. The slide is moveably attached to the power tool. The...

20060112582 - Tape measure with combination wheeled directional controlling device and marker: A marking tape measure having a marking applicator, which is selectively engageable, adjacent this applicator being a wheel or other directional guide for guiding the applicator generally perpendicular to the direction the tape measure's tape blade extends from the tape measure's case....

20060112583 - Tape measure clip for improving measurement accuracy: Provided is a caliper extender (100), which fits over a tape measure blade (124), enabling accurate measurements to be taken of an inside dimension (142). Extender (100) slides along blade (124) and is positioned against one wall of the inside dimension (142). Blade (124) is then repositioned flat against extender...