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Geometrical instruments April category listing, related patent applications 04/10

20100101103 - Tilt sensor and method for making the same: A tilt sensor includes a light emitting element and two light receiving elements accommodated in a case. The case is formed with an inner space in which a rolling member is provided in a freely movable manner by the pulling force of gravity. A cover plate is fixed to the... Agent: Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson, P.C.

20100101104 - Apparatus and method for calibrating a scanning head: A method of calibrating a measurement scale in a motorised scanning head using a reference artefact is described. The method comprises the step of rotating a surface sensing device, such as a scanning probe, mounted on the scanning head about at least one axis of the scanning head to move... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20100101105 - Method of measuring shape of workpiece by using on-board measuring machine for carrying out temperature drift correction and machine tool having on-board measuring machine: In a machine tool having an on-board measuring machine and controlled by a numerical controller, a method of measuring a shape of a workpiece presets a reference point for temperature drift correction on the workpiece, moves a probe to the reference point, resets a coordinate system of the probe to... Agent: Lowe Hauptman Ham & Berner, LLP

20100095538 - Rock fashionable calendar horologe: A calendar indicating device can include easy placement through a north-south block (1) to orient an equinox line (3) to provide sunrise shadow indications of one or more solstice events such as the summer solstice or the winter solstice at the moment of sunrise. Designs can be based on remnants... Agent: Santangelo Law Offices, P.C.

20100095539 - Optical device and measuring method: An optical device capable of measuring a condition such as deflection of a cylindrical body such as utility pole or cylindrical column precisely and rapidly is provided. The optical device has a telescope with a projection plate. The projection plate has a reference scale made of a plurality of full... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC

20100095540 - Construction hole alignment devices and methods therefor: A construction hole alignment device includes a tapered body having a smaller diameter first end, a larger diameter second end, and a series of stepped sections having progressively larger diameters extending between the first and second ends. The body has a central axis extending between the first and second ends,... Agent: DohertyIPLaw Group LLC

20100095541 - Height recording system comprising a telescopic rule with two ends cooperating with an optical beam scanning in a horizontal plane: a module starts or validates a height measurement by the measurement system starting the measurement or the validation in response to the module receiving a determined signal from the receiver; the determined signal being representative of the laser beam being detected by one of the photosensitive cells.... Agent: Lowe Hauptman Ham & Berner, LLP

20100095542 - Articulating measuring arm with laser scanner: A coordinate measurement device comprises an articulated arm having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of jointed arm segments therebetween. Each arm segment defines at least one axis of rotation. A laser scanner assembly is coupled to the second end of the arm and is rotatable about... Agent: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP

20100095543 - Tool for installing an electrical outlet box: A tool for mounting at electric outlet device may include an one gang template to mount a one gang electric outlet device, and a two gang template to mount a two gang electric outlet device. The one gang template may be positioned within the two gang template. The tool may... Agent: Wilson Daniel Swayze, Jr.

20100095544 - Flange alignment pin: A flange alignment pin which includes a non-ferrous pin with a magnetic positioner secured to and extending radially from the pin. The magnetic is positioned to serve as means by which the pin is maintained in position by magnetic attraction against a flange made of ferrous material... Agent: Davis & Bujold, P.l.l.c.

20100095545 - Chalk drawing device and method: A device for creating a chalk drawing on a surface includes a base adapted to rest on the surface, a housing cover rotatably connected to the base and a direction indicator indicating a rotational position of the housing cover with respect to the base. A tape measure assembly is connected... Agent: Patent Group C/o Dla Piper US LLP

20100095546 - Electronic coordinatometer: An electronic coordinatometer, including multiple buses, and multiple connecting plates. The bus is formed by multiple rulers connected via the connecting plates, and the rulers have the same length. The coordinatometer is not affected by environment noise or fluctuation of signal level, and is capable of stably operating in harsh... Agent: Matthias Scholl

20100095547 - Instant reading oil dipstick: The present instant reading oil dipstick automatically extracts a representative column of oil from the crankcase oil reservoir. Such is done inside of a translucent fluoroplastic tube. A machined brass slide valve, with sealing O-rings, fits inside of the metal dipstick tubing leading into the engine crankcase. When the dipstick... Agent: John A. Armistead

20100088906 - Leveling rake: A rake for leveling loose particulate matter on a ground surface is described. The rake head is constructed of a series of bars that are mounted in a mounting spar and spaced a fixed distance apart from each other. A rake handle is movably attached to the rake head. The... Agent: Bohan Mathers

20100088907 - Electronic sight and manufacturing method thereof: The electronic sight includes a base, an optical window, a point light source, a photomask and a low-reflective layer. The optical window is disposed on a first end of the base. The point light source, disposed on a second end of the base, provides a lightbeam. The photomask is disposed... Agent: Thomas, Kayden, Horstemeyer & Risley, LLP

20100088908 - Device and method for determining vertical positions: The invention relates to a device and a method for determining the vertical spacing of objects while carrying out positioning tasks with a vertical travel portion. The object of providing a device and a method for determining the vertical spacing of objects while carrying out positioning tasks with a vertical... Agent: Mathews, Shepherd, Mckay, & Bruneau, P.A.

20100088909 - Vehicle drive axis alignment device: An alignment device measures an angular offset between a vehicle body axis and a vehicle drive axis. The device includes an arm having a mounting portion for mounting to a vehicle such that the arm is aligned with the vehicle body axis. A wheel support member is coupled to the... Agent: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

20100088910 - Aiming of a geodetic instrument: A method for aiming a surveying instrument towards a selected target is disclosed. The method includes, in at least one embodiment, capturing an image using a camera in the surveying instrument; selecting a target by identifying an object point in the image captured by the surveying instrument; calculating first horizontal... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20100088911 - Antenna feed angular alignment tool: An antenna feed angular alignment tool for an antenna feed and method of use. The tool having a body with a bore between a first end and a second end; a capsule, retained within the bore, having a first material and a second material enclosed within a cavity of the... Agent: Babcock Ip, PLLC

20100088912 - Tile spacer and holder therefor: The present invention relates to a removable tile spacer for enabling even spacing between a first tile and a second tile that are perpendicular to each other. The second tile has an end opposite the first tile. The removable tile spacer includes a first elongate member interposable between the first... Agent: Cameron Ip

20100088913 - Apparatus and method for simutaneously functioning internal shaft and plunger of a micrometer: The base of the micrometer is made of steel (1). The base of the micrometer is attached to three rubber micrometer feet (2). The rubber micrometer feet help reduce vibrations which lead to accurate test sample measurements. Recessed in the base of the micrometer is the bottom anvil (3). Directly... Agent: Rev Dr Donald A. Wright

20100088914 - Train rail alignment and distance system: A train rail alignment and distance system. The train rail alignment and distance system is a durable, highly accurate, portable electronic measurement system that is used for determining both rail inclination and distance between substantially parallel train rail sections during the processes of railway construction, maintenance, and monitoring. The system... Agent: Wood And Eisenberg, PLLC

20100088915 - Measuring device and keepsake for recording pregnancy measurements and pregnancy experiences: A device and method for: accurately measuring a pregnant abdomen, recording and storing all pregnancy measurements, recording and storing pregnancy milestones and experiences, comparing one or more pregnancies, and creating a pregnancy keepsake. The invention includes a 1st side and 2nd side both comprising: a pliable strip; a measuring scale;... Agent: Kevin Alexander Neff

20100083514 - Apparatus and a method for drafting a framework for a pattern: An apparatus for drafting a framework for a pattern and a method of using the apparatus is presented. The apparatus includes a generally rigid planer structure. A pivot point includes a pivot point aperture extending through the rigid planer structure for enabling scribing a center point of the framework and... Agent: Debra Williams

20100083515 - Pt ruler: The “PT RULER”, an improvement on the typical triangular architectural scale ruler, in the following ways: 1) improvement of the view angle of the ruler eliminating the need for the user to “bend over” the ruler, 2) improvement of the arrangement or placement of the scales on the ruler to... Agent: Paul Thomas Wood

20100083516 - Method and device for measuring gear tooth wear: A method and device for measuring an amount of wear on a flank of a gear tooth is provided. The method includes positioning a template comprising a first template tooth adjacent a gear comprising a first gear tooth. The method also includes adjusting the position of the template in a... Agent: Patrick W. Rasche (22402) Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20100083517 - Co-ordinate measuring machine with a device for balancing the weight of a vertically mobile member: A measuring machine comprising a measuring column, which can move vertically with respect to a carriage, and a device for balancing the weight of the column, which is provided with a pneumatic cylinder having its liner fixed to the column and the stem constrained to a supporting structure, carried by... Agent: Leason Ellis LLP

20100083518 - Putter fitting station: A putter fitting device (1) having a base plate (2) with a fixation device (5) for a putter head (14), which provides a first fixation state for a first, torque-proof fixation of the putter head (14) and a second fixation state for a second, rotational fixation of the putter head... Agent: Volpe And Koenig, P.C.

20100083519 - Construction bracket: A construction bracket to aid in framing steel stud walls.... Agent: Dykas, Shaver & Nipper, LLP

20100077623 - Aparatus for azimuth measurements using gyro sensors: An apparatus for azimuth measurements comprises an elongated housing, a plurality of gyro sensors, each of the gyro sensors having an input axis for angular velocity measurements, spherical sensor holders arranged along the longitudinal direction of the housing, at least one motor for driving the sensor holders, a transmission mechanism... Agent: Schlumberger K.k.

20100077624 - Evidence preservation items: The kit described herein may include a first measurement element capable of measuring in at least the x and y planes without substantially moving the element. The kit may further include a second measurement element capable of measuring in at least the x and y planes without substantially moving the... Agent: Lora Elias

20100077625 - Professional layout tool: An all-in-one combination layout tool is provided for marking center lines for spacing studs, marking rip lines, marking cut lines for roof rafters and staircase stringers, and other purposes. The tool comprises a rectangular base plate, an elongate locator bar with a rounded pivot corner, and two connectors to connect... Agent: Eric W. Cernyar, P.C.

20100077626 - Bias ruler: A bias ruler excellent in practical value, which can draw a bias line simply, accurately and quickly, is excellent in operability and able to draw a bias line easily even on paper or fabric and reduce labor and time required for drawing bias lines at equal or regular intervals. The... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.

20100077627 - Lens shape measuring method and lens shape measuring apparatus: A lens shape measuring method includes: bringing a feeler into contact with an outer peripheral surface of a spectacle lens, the outer peripheral surface corresponding to a lens shape of spectacles, the feeler being rotatable about a rotation axis and movable forward and backward relative to the rotation axis in... Agent: Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney PC