Geometrical instruments inventions 10/07

20070245578 - Graphical clinometer display system and method: A system for monitoring inclination of a vehicle is disclosed, wherein the system comprises a clinometer in communication with a computer. The clinometer is configured to measure at least one inclination angle of the vehicle and send an electrical signal representing the at least one inclination angle to the computer.... Agent: Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP And The Boeing Company

20070245580 - Two axis level: Apparatus for measuring the verticality of a structural element uses two mutually perpendicular level indicators to determine the orientation of a plane with respect to level with a single observation. The indicators are mounted within a base which can have a recess along one side perpendicular to both level indicators.... Agent: Nawrocki, Rooney & Sivertson Suite 401, Broadway Place East

20070245582 - Tool for plumbing, squaring and attaching: The present invention is generally related to products and methods for leveling, plumbing, squaring and a frame to a structure during its attachment.... Agent: Andrew Bitner

20070245584 - Device and method for coordinate measurement: In a device and a method for coordinate measurement, a probe head generates a switching signal in response to contact with a workpiece. The device includes position-measuring units for each coordinate axis to be measured, with the aid of which the relative position of the probe head is measurable; and... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20070245585 - Method and apparatus for coiling elongated articles: A method and apparatus includes the coiling of an elongated article into a number of equal circumference coils through the provision of indicators spaced along a length of the article. Aligning the indicators of one set of indicators, a person can coil the elongated article into a first number of... Agent: Bay Area Patent Group, LLC

20070240317 - Scribe and guide system: A scribe and guide system is disclosed. The scribe and guide system may be configured to achieve a variety of scribe and guide devices.... Agent: John A. Parrish Law Offices Of John A. Parrish

20070240319 - 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... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070240320 - Lay out line: A chalk line apparatus for marking regularly spaced locations. The apparatus comprises a casing for powdered chalk containing a rotatable reel, line wound on said reel, and an exit opening for the line at one end of the holder. The line has evenly spaced short segments disposed thereon so that... Agent: Duane Morris LLPIPDepartment

20070240321 - Angle measurement tool: An angle measurement tool having two legs held together by a removable adjustment member in which the legs are joined together about a common axis so that one of the legs rotates with respect to the other to form a desired angle the value of which is read using indexing... Agent: Herman J. Hohauser. Esq.

20070240324 - Measuring and testing device incorporating an air gauge: The present invention relates to a measuring and testing device incorporating an air gauge capable of measuring dimensional characteristics of a tapered bore of a component. The measuring and testing device has an actuator for moving the air gauge or the component relative to the other so that the measuring... Agent: Mcdonald Hopkins LLC

20070240325 - Optical metrological scale and laser-based manufacturing method therefor: A reflective metrological scale has a scale pattern of elongated side-by-side marks surrounded by reflective surface areas of a substrate, which may be a nickel-based metal alloy such as Invar® or Inconel® and may be a thin and elongated flexible tape. Each mark has a furrowed cross section and may... Agent: David E. Huang, Esq. Bainwood Huang & Associates LLC

20070240326 - Measure me baby examination table paper roll: The invention offers improvement, safety and a convenient design apart from the existing examination table paper rolls. The new and improved paper rolls are made useful for most pediatrician examination tables. The simple convenience of an imprinted measuring tape left of center and, a precautionary measure to be hands free... Agent: Lana Cerbelli

20070234580 - System and method for using rotation sensors within a borehole: A system and method for using a survey tool within a borehole is provided. The survey tool includes a plurality of rotation sensors each having a sensing axis and a direction of least acceleration sensitivity. The sensing axes of the plurality of rotation sensors are generally parallel to one another... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20070234581 - Flange slot magnet mount for an i-beam level: A level includes a frame defining a web, a flange, and a gauging surface for placement on a workpiece. A magnetic retainer arrangement is secured to the frame laterally of the web and above the flange, and applies a magnetic force to a magnetically attractive workpiece through the laterally extending... Agent: Boyle Fredrickson S.c.

20070234582 - Sheet thickness detection device, sheet conveying device, image forming apparatus: The invention provides a low-cost sheet thickness detection device which has high sheet follow-up capability, has no influence on the conveyance of a sheet of paper, receives no influence of vibration and the like when mounted in a central position of the sheet in the width direction thereof, and allows... Agent: Amin, Turocy & Calvin, LLP

20070234583 - Validating device for validating formed parts: This invention provides a validating device for validating at least one dimension of a part as being at least a minimum magnitude. It may also validate a dimension of a part as being no greater than a maximum magnitude or between a minimum magnitude and maximum magnitude. The validating device... Agent: Dimock Stratton LLP

20070234585 - Aligning apparatus: An aligning apparatus includes a loading plate to load at least one alignment object; first and second alignment bars to align the at least one alignment object loaded on the loading plate, wherein the first and second alignment bars are bent by a force greater than a threshold value when... Agent: Mckenna Long & Aldridge LLP

20070227016 - Hole forming template for doors: A plug (30) on a edge plate (16) is set into a lock-plate recess (28) in a door (24). A pair of side plates (18, 20) are moved together from opposite sides of the door (14) until connector pins (34) on the edge plate (16) extend into connector pin openings... Agent: Barnard Intellectual Property Law, Inc.

20070227017 - Tool incorporating a light line generating device: A tool incorporating a device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a light beam along a pathway. A redirection assembly, also contained in the housing,... Agent: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC

20070227018 - Bow sight with controlled light intensity sight pin: An improved sighting device is provided. The sight may be used on a bow or other device which is typically sighted on an object during use. The sight includes at least one light-gathering fiber-optic fiber having at least one end from which absorbed light may be transmitted for viewing by... Agent: Blackwell Sanders LLP

20070227019 - Method for initializing a position-measuring system: A method is for initializing a position-measuring system for an object movable in at least two degrees of freedom relative to a measuring frame. The position-measuring system includes one position-measuring device per degree of freedom, including a scale having an incremental track for measuring relative positions and an absolute track... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20070227020 - Head-mounted navigation system: A head-mounted navigation system may include an image sensor configured to sense one or more objects forward of a person and to generate image information representative of the one or more objects. A bearing sensor may be included and configured to detect bearing and to generate bearing information representative of... Agent: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP

20070227021 - Plumb bob with adjustable weights: A plumb bob with adjustable weights for suiting different applications is disclosed that includes, in one embodiment, a bottom point; a shank extended upward from the point and having a lower portion and an upper threaded section; hollow first weight elements adapted to put on the lower portion of the... Agent: Pro-techtor International Services

20070227022 - Adjustable angle and miter finder: An apparatus for determining the angle between two adjacent objects such as the corner of a wall or the pitch of a roof, and the appropriate angle of a corresponding miter cut. The apparatus includes a base member that is configured in a substantially planar manner. The base member includes... Agent: Raymond M. Galasso Galasso & Associates Lp

20070227024 - Femoral gauge: A femoral gauge for sizing a femoral head implant and locating osteophytes or structural abnormalities comprising a gauge portion, the gauge portion having a concave gauge surface and an opposing back surface, the gauge surface defined by a pair of opposing lengthwise sides and a pair of widthwise sides, the... Agent: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

20070227023 - Measurement device: A measurement device to determining a length of an anatomical feature is provided. In one embodiment, the measurement device is a depth gauge adapted to measure the depth of a vertebral endplate. The depth gauge may includes a probe that travels into the disc space. The depth gauge also includes... Agent: Haynes And Boone, LLP

20070227025 - Handy, multi-purpose tile installation alignment and spacer tools: The present invention overcomes a problem in conventional tile installation by providing tile installation alignment and spacer tools to quickly provide straight alignment of and proper grout spacing betveen tiles. In addition, the invention helps to provide a more consistent, level finished surface.... Agent: Darrell M. Venture (v-solutions, LLC)

20070227028 - Simple controller for a power operated tape measure: A power operated tape measure enables measuring tape extension through a drive mechanism as well as measuring tape retraction through at least one of a drive mechanism and spring biasing on a tape reel. A tape cartridge assembly including an annular reel and a measuring tape wound onto the reel... Agent: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Intellectual Property Department

20070227029 - Tape measure: A tape measure housing is comprised of two asymmetrical housing portions. The first housing portion comprises a receptacle in which the tape measure components are located. The second housing portion comprises a cover that encloses the first portion along a seam that is asymmetrically disposed on the assembled housing. The... Agent: Moore & Van Allen PLLC