Geometrical instruments inventions 02/08

20080047151 - Rotary encoder and rotor machine: A rotary encoder for a rotor machine with at least one track with a pulse series for the generation of signal pulses, where a selectable reduction of the signal pulses is possible for the output, and can include a rotor machine with a machine partition and a rotary encoder above.... Agent: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

20080047154 - Inclination sensor: Inclination sensors with magnetic XMR- or Hall-sensor-principles were implemented in the past by the pivotably supported indicator magnet being supported on the front face of the axle of a pendulum, with the consequence that the static friction of the support had to be overcome first, before the inclination sensor would... Agent: Head, Johnson & Kachigian

20080040937 - Process and device for measuring and adjusting the angular movement of a fastening cleat on a clipless pedal: A method and device for measuring and adjusting the angular movement of a fastening cleat on a clipless pedal, includes a motion detector which is fixed to the pedal to detect any angular movement in relation to the fastening cleat and transmit data to a data-processing device which calculates values... Agent: Young & Thompson

20080040938 - Fabric having a procedure map: A fabric having a procedure map which enables identification, by a machine or by a person, of one or more of the fabric characteristics, e.g. the straight of grain, true bias, up-down direction, decorative pattern characteristic, distance from a selvedge or distance along a selvedge. The procedure map facilitates accurate... Agent: T.h.p. Richardson

20080040939 - Chalk line device: One embodiment of the invention provides a chalk line device having a helical gear and an improved locking assembly. The locking assembly comprises a first lock member having a lock button. The locking assembly also comprises a second lock member including an opening to lockingly engage the first lock member... Agent: Moore & Van Allen PLLC

20080040940 - Method for setting a predetermined distance between a machine tool and an electrically conductive workpiece: The invention relates to a method for setting at least one predetermined distance between a machine tool (10) and a metallic or non-metallic electrically conductive workpiece (12) according to which a capacitive and/or inductive sensor (16) fixed to the machine tool (10) while facing the workpiece (12). The machine tool... Agent: William Collard Collard & Roe, P.C.

20080040941 - Measurement configuration based on linear scales able to measure to a target also moving perpendicular to the measurement axis: Laser interferometers and high-quality linear encoders both are competitive linear measurement systems used in high-precision machines. Plane laser interferometry allows measuring to a target that moves perpendicular to the measurement direction and to set up the laser beam in line with the functional point. In this way, a stacking of... Agent: Clark & Elbing LLP

20080040942 - Position measurement: A measurement system has a measurement scale pattern (10) and sensor (12) moveable relative to one another. The measurement scale pattern has a pattern of features (14) arranged into groups, each group having a known absolute position. The sensor (12) has a field of view sufficient to detect one or... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20080034601 - Measurement probe for use in coordinate measuring machines: A measurement probe for use in coordinate measuring machines, which probe comprises a base (1) connected to a coordinate measuring machine, a measurement tip (4) and a ball (5) arranged at the first end of the measurement tip (4). The measurement tip (4) is supported at its second end with... Agent: Young & Thompson

20080034603 - Reversing linear drive comprising means for detecting an armature position: A reversing linear drive which comprises a field coil and a magnetic armature that is excited by the magnetic field of the field coil to perform a linear, axially oscillating movement. In order to detect the armature position, the drive is provided with a stripe pattern element with an alternating... Agent: Bsh Home Appliances Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20080034605 - Tape measure with extended standout: A tape measure comprises a main case having first and second sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending between the sidewalls; a flexible tape blade selectively deployable from the case; the tape blade having a generally curved cross-sectional profile when deployed from the main case and having a generally flat profile... Agent: Coats & Bennett, PLLC

20080028623 - Apparatus and method for testing threads: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for testing threads comprising a thread plug gauge (11) which can be screwed into a thread (2) tapped by a machine tool, and a connecting member (14) with which the apparatus (10) can be exchangeably arranged at a tool spindle (20) of the... Agent: Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20080028624 - Self-leveling laser apparatus and a method for controlling the same: The present invention discloses a self-leveling laser apparatus, of which the pendulum can be locked, and a method for controlling the same. The self-leveling laser apparatus of the present invention comprises a housing, a pendulum hanging within the housing, at least one laser generator fixed on the pendulum, a power... Agent: Mcdermott, Will & Emery LLP

20080028625 - Apparatus and method for replicating a plantar surface of a foot: An apparatus and method for replicating the profile of a plantar surface of a foot are provided. It has particular application in the production of footwear insoles, the apparatus comprises a pressure resistant container (2); an elastic membrane (3) sealed to an open face of the container, thereby defining a... Agent: Nath & Associates

20080028626 - Use of surface measurement probes: A method of measuring an artefact using a machine on which a measuring probe is mounted. The method has the following steps: determining the approximate position of one or more points on the surface of the artefact; using this approximate position to drive at least one of the probe and... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20080028628 - 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. A tape cartridge assembly including an annular reel, a measuring tape wound onto the reel, as well as a spring coupled with the reel, and is positioned within a housing shell... Agent: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP Intellectual Property Department