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7418788 Temperature sensitive dipstick  
A fluid level indicator for determining the level of fluid in a container includes a dipstick that is entered into the fluid in the container and withdrawn from the fluid, a billet of thermochromic...
7418787 Cutting mat  
A cutting mat comprises: a baseboard defined with an assembling hole and at least one notch on a side of the assembling hole, a positioning member detachably disposed in the assembling hole, and a...
7418786 Marking device  
A marking device is disclosed which efficiently reduces damage affecting the gimbal mechanism even when such is used under sever conditions and is dropped from a high position. A marking device has...
7418359 Magnetic sensor control device  
A magnetic sensor control device has an input section, a selection section, a calculation section, and a setting section. The input section inputs a plurality of magnetic data each having 3...
7415867 Golf shaft and club flex neutralization/matching and method for manufacturing same  
In accordance with the present invention, this method encompasses a shaft with a neutral flex point mark and identification mark/sticker of quantitative characteristics that has been achieved by...
7415866 Device for determining the center of gravity of an object  
The device for determining the center of gravity of an object measures the moments of the object (e.g., golf club head, or other irregularly shaped object) as it is positioned in three mutually...
7415779 Depth setting tool for combustion dynamics monitoring system  
A kit for setting turbine probe depth. The kit may include a male measurement fixture having an extended leg and an alignment barrel and a female measurement fixture having a depth rod.
7415778 Tape measure with moving tape exit port  
A tape measure includes a housing that includes a frame and a mouthpiece body moveable mounted to the frame. The mouthpiece body includes a tape exit port that is moveable, advantageously...
7415777 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...
7415776 Magnetic scale  
A magnetic scale is disclosed wherein a magnetic member is protected with certainty to effectively enhance the durability. The magnetic scale includes a magnetic member provided between outside and...
7415775 Orientable probe  
Orientable probe ( 10 ) comprising a probe feeler ( 6 ) capable of being oriented along a plurality of indexed directions around a rotation center (O), thanks to two mobile elements ( 4, 5 ) that...
7415774 Method and arrangement for measuring the position of a circular object  
Method and arrangement for measuring the position of the end shields of a paper, pulp, or board reel relative to the grab ( 1, 2 ) transporting it, when an end shield is attached to the grab ( 1, 2...
7415773 Method and apparatus for gauging body size  
A plurality of body sizers comprise sample garments for temporary wear made of a different material to a corresponding plurality of garments for long-term wear. Each of the garments for long-term...
7415772 Rainbow ruler  
A set of rulers for teaching the concept of measurements includes a first ruler having a first group of incremental division lines corresponding to a first group of measured lengths, each line of...
7415771 Apparatus onboard a vehicle for instructing axle alignment  
A method and apparatus that remains onboard a tractor and semi trailer vehicle for readily providing axle alignment instruction to an operator. The apparatus includes at least one indicator ( 28 )...
7415770 Wheel alignment angle measuring apparatus and wheel alignment angle measuring method  
A wheel alignment angle measuring apparatus according to the present invention computes variation energy sums E A ″ and E B ″ and a reference wheel referencing alignment angle (a toe angle T BR...
7415324 Vehicle wheel alignment adjustment method  
A method for measuring and aligning front and rear wheels of a four wheel vehicle, including measuring alignment properties of the front wheels, and correcting alignment properties of the rear...
7414921 Portable electronic device with radiofrequency signal receiver and method for determining the position of the same  
The portable electronic device, preferably a wristwatch, includes a radiofrequency signal receiver for receiving, in particular, GPS signals via an antenna, a magnetic compass, a microprocessor...
7414405 Measurement tool for obtaining tool face on a rotating drill collar  
An apparatus for obtaining tool face angles on a rotating drill collar in substantially real time is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment the apparatus includes a magnetoresistive magnetic field...
7414238 Optical encoder device for small-sized motor and method of producing the same  
An optical encoder device for a small-sized motor has a code wheel attached to a motor shaft which extends to the exterior of the motor through a bearing accommodated in a bearing-retaining section...
7414235 Handheld locating device with a sensor for detecting motion parameters  
A handheld device. In particular a locating device, includes a housing ( 10 ), which is movable with a handle unit ( 12 ) over a surface of an item being examined and which has a sensor unit ( 16 )...
7412794 Measuring device for use with fishing pole  
The present invention relates to tape measure apparatus including an adapter having a first portion, which is sized and shaped so as to be attached to a butt end of a fishing pole, and a second...
7412780 Template for inspecting and marking repair areas on an object  
A template for assessing damaged areas on an object, such as a fan blade or other item, includes a set of marks indicating the maximum areas of damage allowed on the periphery of the object. A...
7412779 Measuring tool  
In a measuring tool, following operations are carried out. In a preset operation, a displacement is detected in response to an instruction from an operating section, and the detected displacement...
7412778 Apparatus for dimensional and/or geometric checking of mechanical parts  
A checking apparatus, for example a plug gauge, for checking diameters and/or geometrical features of mechanical parts includes a support structure ( 1 ) and checking means ( 20,21 ) coupled to the...
7412777 Method and apparatus for calibrating spherical objects using a computer system  
A method of determining a center of curvature of the spherical outer surface of an object using a computer system is provided. The method includes defining at least one contact region on the...
7412776 Sensor holding apparatus  
An apparatus for holding a sensor such that the sensor touches an object at an arbitrary position in a three-dimensional space, the apparatus including a base member; a rotatable member which is...
7412775 Gyroscope north seeker system and method  
A sensor system and method for determining a relative direction to true north is provided. The system comprises at least one angular rate sensor, such as a MEMS sensor, which has an input axis and...
7412774 Laser level with selectable constant or pulsed beam output  
A laser marking device including an oscillating mechanism that enables the laser beams emitted from the device to be emitted in either a constant state or in a pulsed state to enhance the...
7412773 Method and device for controlling the geometry of the chassis of a chain or belt driven vehicle  
According to the invention, in order to control the vehicle geometry of a chain or belt driven vehicle, chain alignment of the secondary drive is determined by means of a laser module ( 1 ) which...
7412772 Archery bow sight  
A bow sight having a support member with a sight unit disposed at one end a sight pin disposed within the sight unit, a guide member integrally joined to the sight unit and being detachably joined...
7412771 Pendulum bow sight  
The pendulum bow sight is a sight apparatus for an archery bow that provides a luminescent sighting element disposed without the use of supporting pins in a field of view of an optic lens without...
7412770 Device for adjusting the angle of a sighting unit to a target  
The invention relates to a device for adjusting the angle of a sighting unit towards a target, in particular for a geodesic-measuring instrument. The inventive device comprises a reference base, at...
7411512 Tracking the geographic location of an animal  
Systems and techniques for tracking the geographic location. In one aspect, a method includes receiving timed magnetic field information descriptive of a magnetic field to which a magnetometer was...
7409775 Apparatus and method for determining feedscrew and barrel wear  
An apparatus and a method for determining wear of a feedscrew and barrel combination includes a measuring aperture formed in a wall of the barrel, a gage plug releasably retained in the measuring...
7409774 Borehole tool  
A borehole tool, comprises: a tool body; a series of arms connected to the tool body and moveable radially relative thereto; and a series of pads mounted on the arms so as to be pivotable about a...
7409773 Tile angle measurement device  
A device for facilitating the correct measurement and placement of tiles having a transparent top plate for viewing indicia markings on bottom sliding plate, also having a channel for the setting...
7409772 Apparatus and methods for level and/or straight edge tools  
The present invention is directed generally to tools that are lightweight, high quality, durable, rigid and strong. For example, various tools used to level items and/or as a straight edge for...
7409771 Self supporting string line reel-line block tool  
A string line tool having a string line support and an integral line block for using a string line under tension in alignment work for carpentry, masonry and general construction work. The string...
7409770 Bow sighting device  
A bow sighting device according to the present invention includes a laser in electrical communication with a power source to actuate the laser to produce a laser beam. The bow sighting device...
7409769 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,...
7409256 Footwear measurement and footwear manufacture systems and methods  
Foot measurement and footwear manufacture systems and methods. A three-dimensional foot frame of a foot and pressure data corresponding to a bottom of the foot are measured, and a first and a...
7408838 Digitizing planimeter  
A planimeter includes a movable housing in which are mounted orthogonally aimed x- and y-position sensors. Each position sensor comprises a piezoelectric ultrasound transmitter and receiver for...
7408654 Method for measuring position, linear velocity and velocity change of an object in two-dimensional motion  
A system for reproducibly measuring motion along surfaces of arbitrary or indeterminate length and of arbitrary curvature, using an opto-electronic sensor mounted to an object in motion along the...
7408626 Laser transmitter with thermally induced error compensation and method of transmitter compensation  
The transmitter for projecting a beam of laser light includes a source of a beam of laser light, and a projection arrangement for directing the beam of laser light at a selected grade. The...
7408125 Fish scale and length measuring sensor  
A fish length measuring apparatus that incorporates a digital scale allows fishermen to both measure and weigh their catch without touching or handling the fish. The apparatus incorporates a...
7406778 Measuring tape and measuring tape end piece  
A measuring tape end piece ( 10 ) is disclosed having a support portion ( 28 ) and a grip portion ( 32 ). The grip portion is moulded onto the support portion. The support portion provides a keying...
7406777 Method and apparatus employing eccentric bushing  
An alignment assembly comprises an outer bushing received in an aperture of a work piece, and an eccentric bushing received in a passage of the inner bushing and rotated to align a passage of the...
7406776 Mounting tool for linear encoders  
A mounting tool that includes a base extending along a first direction that is parallel to a longitudinal dimension of the base and a height gage attached to the base. The height gage includes a...
7406775 Implantable orthopedic device component selection instrument and methods  
The present invention provides tools and methods designed to aid in the placement of artificial facet joints at virtually all spinal levels. One aspect of the present invention is a measurement...