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Geometrical instruments August inventions list 08/11

20110203125 - Inspection method of gauge for a self-locking threading of a tubular connection used in the oil industry: A method and a gauge for inspecting a self-locking threading provided close to one end of a tubular component used for exploration or operation of hydrocarbon wells, the threading including a lead with a constant width and thread root widths that increase in the direction of a distal surface of... Agent: Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd.

20110203126 - Alignment tool and method of checking wheel alignment: An alignment tool and method is disclosed for use in aligning wheels of trucks and truck trailers. The tool includes at least one self-leveling laser for checking wheel alignment. The self-leveling laser includes a body, an attachment member and a laser. The attachment member secures the alignment tool to the... Agent:

20110203127 - Metal clip the pencil caddie: This clip has a solid back which attaches to a standard recoil tape measure. The front of the clip has two finger like tabs which grip the pencil and may be adjusted with an individuals fingers to accommodate the different thicknesses of a carpenters pencil and to allow for easy... Agent:

20110197460 - Six-direction indicator: A six-direction indicator is provided in an XYZ rectangular coordinate system and includes a shaft on an X axis, a rotation member rotatable around an axis inclined with respect to a rotation axis, guide pins provided upright on the rotation member, and a guide member provided around the X-axis to... Agent: Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd.

20110197461 - Railway car coupler head contour gauge and method: A railway car coupler head contour gauge includes a cylindrical portion configured to be rotatably coupled to a coupler head. The railway car coupler head contour gauge also includes a pulling lug gauging portion, and a contoured gauging surface that is configured to align with a contour face of a... Agent: Mcconway & Torley, LLC

20110192040 - Circuit for calculating a three-dimensional inclination angle: A three-dimensional inclination angle calculation circuit is provided. The three-dimensional inclination angle calculation circuit includes: X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis vibration sensors which change X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis electrostatic capacitances according to three-dimensional positions of a measured plane with respect to a reference plane, respectively; X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis position value... Agent:

20110192041 - Ruler for tool: A ruler tool is provided comprising a main guide frame 2 having guide portions 2a and 2b, a first guide frame 3 having a guide portion 3a to guide a tool in cooperation with the guide portion, a second guide portion frame 4 having a guide portion 4a to guide... Agent:

20110192042 - Apparatus and method for controlling or programming a measurement routine: A method and apparatus for controlling or programming a measurement path for a probe mounted on a coordinate positioning apparatus (e.g. an articulating probe head mounted on a CMM) which enables both the position of the probe tip and the orientation of the probe to be varied. In a first... Agent: Renishaw PLC

20110192043 - 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: Hexagon Metrology, Inc.

20110192044 - Coordinate measuring machine: A coordinate measuring machine includes: a probe for measuring an object; a movement mechanism for moving the probe; and a motion controller for controlling the movement mechanism. The motion controller includes: a current value detecting unit that detects a current value for moving the probe by the movement mechanism; and... Agent: Mitutoyo Corporation

20110192045 - Measurement apparatus for the absolute determination of lengths and of angles: A measurement apparatus (10) for the absolute value determination of lengths or of angles, said apparatus having at least one reading head (14) and a physical scale (12) is provided, which has at least a partial section (18) with a connection (28) for another partial section (18) in a sequential... Agent: Sick Stegmann Gmbh

20110192046 - Game fish measuring device and methods: A fish measuring device preferably substantially contains or surrounds a fish, and thus calms the fish, and provides a relatively quick measurement of the fish's length. An elongate tube preferably contains a capped end with a visual inspection portion proximate the capped end. A cut out distal from the capped... Agent:

20110185583 - Multipurpose tool for marking a substrate: Described herein is a multipurpose tool used for marking a substrate. The tool includes at least first and second generally planar layers. The first layer includes first and second edges for guiding a marking device, and third and fourth edges for abutting a first surface of the substrate. The second... Agent:

20110185584 - Method and apparatus for wheel alignment: A vehicle wheel alignment method and system is provided. A three-dimensional target is attached to a vehicle wheel known to be in alignment. The three-dimensional target has multiple target elements thereon, each of which has known geometric characteristics and 3D spatial relationship with one another.... Agent: Snap-on Incorporated

20110185585 - An alignment device: An alignment device which comprises an alignment member, and a measuring mechanism for measuring the orientation of the alignment member. The measuring mechanism is retained by the alignment member.... Agent:

20110185586 - Vision system: A vision apparatus may include a first longitudinal base member, a second longitudinal base member which substantially mirrors the first longitudinal base member, a traverse member to connect the first and second longitudinal base member, a pointer member being positioned on the traverse member. The longitudinal base member may include... Agent:

20110185587 - Setting device for aligning a shift transmission: A setting device for aligning a shift transmission, including, but not limited to a main bearing shaft mounted in a shift lever housing and a setting element, which can be hooked in guide means mounted on the shift lever housing, the setting element being situated along a central axis of... Agent: Gm Global Technology Operations LLC