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7392590 Archery sight and related method  
A new and useful device and method is provided, for sighting an arrow being shot from a bow. A sight pin adjustment mechanism is associated with a plurality of sight pins, and is uniquely...
7392589 Apparatus and method for scribing trim strips  
Apparatus and method for scribing a trim strip to fit between a cabinet and a nearby surface with a first edge of the trim strip facing one side of the cabinet and a second edge of the trim strip...
7392588 Rotary encoder  
A rotary encoder includes two component groups that are rotatably arranged relative to each other about an axis. The second component group includes a shaft having a central bore hole, a shoulder...
7392559 Method and apparatus for manufacturing custom orthotic footbeds  
A method and apparatus for providing a topographical map of the bottom of a patient's rear foot with the foot in a semi-weight bearing condition and in the neutral position. A flexible membrane...
7391011 Optical encoder capable of detecting absolute position  
In two phases signals (A, B) outputted from a scale or a scale having a discontinuous portion provided in its incidental member to a light receiving portion, a region in which amplitudes of the two...
7391009 Angle-measuring system having irregular reference mark that is dedicated without time delay  
An angle-measuring system comprising at least one transmitter provided with a number of complementary signal-generating elements disposed in pairs and creating a pattern of signals. The elements...
7389595 Position-measuring device and method for operating a position-measuring device  
A position-measuring device is for determining the position of two objects which are arranged displaceably with respect to each other in at least one measuring direction, and a method is for the...
7389594 Peripheral surface shape measuring apparatus of roll-like object  
A peripheral surface shape measuring apparatus of a roll-like object which measures a peripheral surface shape of the roll-like object such as a magnetic tape bulk roll, comprising a pair of...
7389593 Locating and tracing tool  
A tool of the invention comprises a casing having two mutually perpendicular elongate plane bearing faces extending in two longitudinal directions. A first laser beam generator generates a laser...
7389592 Lean detector of vehicle  
A lean detector for a vehicle is capable of reducing the cost of the parts of a lean sensor and enhancing the waterproof property thereof. The lean detector also detects when the leaning of the...
7389591 Orientation-sensitive signal output  
The selection and output of a signal, such as an alphanumeric character, is provided depending upon the orientation of a device, such as a mobile telephone. In particular, a neutral position of a...
7389590 Geomagnetic sensor for computing azimuth and method thereof  
A geomagnetic sensor for computing an azimuth and a method thereof. The geomagnetic sensor includes a geomagnetic sensor module, including X, Y and Z axis fluxgates orthogonal to one another, for...
7389589 Composition transfer proportional drawing grids  
Provided are systems for transferring a composition, the systems comprising a transparent grid substrate; lines on a surface of the transparent grid substrate, the lines comprising symmetrical grid...
7387508 Compliant device for nano-scale manufacturing  
The present invention is directed to a compliant device comprising a support body, a floating body, and a plurality of flexure arms. Each of the plurality of flexure arms is connected between the...
7386942 Method and apparatus for mapping the trajectory in the subsurface of a borehole  
An apparatus for determining the orientation of a borehole at a point along the borehole, includes a tiltmeter for measuring the inclination of the borehole relative to the vertical, a vector...
7386408 Parallel kinematic machine, calibration method of parallel kinematic machine, and calibration program product  
A parallel kinematic machine has a parallel kinematic mechanism including an end effecter and a parallel link mechanism. A numerical control device controls a position and orientation of the end...
7385502 Locator beacon  
A locator system includes a transmitter unit that is located on one side of a wall or barrier and generates a locator signal when activated and a receiver unit element that is located on the other...
7384228 Insertion device, lithographic apparatus with said insertion device and device manufacturing method  
A robot arm is configured to insert and remove an object from a conditioned environment using a carrier connected to the robot arm. The robot arm is positioned in a conditionable vessel, a wall of...
7384144 Apparatus and method for determining centering data for spectacles  
An apparatus ( 3 ) for determining centering data for eyeglasses ( 2 ) comprises a fixation device ( 5 ) and a recording unit ( 4 ) that can be triggered by a computer, records electronic images,...
7384081 Positioning jig for vehicular-part mounting hole  
Extending sections are positioned along X and Y directions by engagement sections, and positioned along Y direction of a vehicle by positioning sections using mounts of a rear bumper. This makes it...
7383640 Quilting template system  
A quilting template system and a method for selecting a template to facilitate quilting a border-like area of a craft-work with length-sides and width-sides meeting at corners. The template system...
7383639 Measurement instrument for percutaneous surgery  
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a projection having a tapered end portion configured to be inserted percutaneously through tissue. A measurement member is coupled to the projection and is...
7383638 System for identifying the position of three-dimensional machine for measuring or machining in a fixed frame of reference  
The invention relates to a system for identifying the position of a machine for three-dimensional measuring or machining in a fixed frame of reference. In accordance with the invention, the system...
7383637 Inclination sensor and method of attaching the same  
Is disclosed an inclination sensor for detecting an inclination of a vehicle body in both lateral and longitudinal directions by a pendulum type movement rotatably supported on a rotation shaft...
7383636 Tracking attachment  
A tracking attachment ( 10 ) adapted and operable to facilitate measuring the alignment characteristics of the rear suspension of a vehicle, including tracking (thrust angle), offset, toe-in and...
7383635 Multipurpose drawing tool  
A multipurpose drawing tool is provided. One embodiment of the tool that is advantageous for drawing circles one-handedly includes a protractor portion and an elongated radius arm portion. The...
7382913 Method and apparatus for guiding placement of vehicle service fixtures  
A machine vision system is configured to facilitate placement of a vehicle service apparatus relative to an associated vehicle. The machine vision system is configured to utilize images of optical...
7381904 Disk drive printed circuit board with component-dedicated alignment line indicators including inner and outer line segments  
A printed circuit board on which multiple component-dedicated alignment line indicators including parallel lines may be used to facilitate the evaluation and segregation process during the...
7380346 Tool for locating and marking placement of mounting pins  
A tool with a laterally and longitudinally extending open-sided channel, a protuberance projecting in a first transverse direction forward the front face of the tool and a second protuberance...
7380345 Portable digital horizontal inclinometer  
Taught herein are portable digital horizontal inclinometers which utilize magnetic field to dampen the free swing of the pendulum. The inclinometers feature simple structure, small size, high...
7380344 Device for determining the wheel and/or axle geometry of motor vehicles  
The present invention relates to a device for determining the wheel geometry and/or the axle geometry of motor vehicles in an inspection room, using an optical measuring apparatus having at least...
7379814 Electronic compass system  
An electronic compass system includes a magnetic sensor circuit having at least two sensing elements for sensing perpendicular components of the Earth's magnetic field vector. A processing circuit...
7377489 Picket fence building guide  
A guide for aligning pickets during the building of a picket fence. The guide having a picket stand to attach to a first end of an alignment beam. The guide having a beam stand to attach to a...
7377051 Coiled tubing counter  
A tubing counter for counting coiled tubing inserted into a well includes an outer housing having a through passage for receiving the coiled tubing therethrough. In some embodiments, pressure rated...
7377050 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...
7377049 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...
7377048 Truss setting bracket  
The truss setting bracket has an elongated body member, a first cradle, and a second cradle. Each cradle is provided with a first and second finger that define a cradle face therebetween. The...
7377047 Machine tool with workpiece measuring instrument and operating method for the same  
The present invention provides a machine tool with a workpiece measuring instrument which prevents the workpiece measuring instrument from being affected by chips or cutting heat during...
7377046 Inclination sensor and azimuth measuring apparatus using inclination sensor  
A mobile device or the like having a 3-axis electronic compass is rotated, and the outputs from magnetic sensors disposed in the three axis directions are input to a first arithmetic processing...
7377045 Laser reference device  
The laser reference tool of the invention consists of a base that can be releasably mounted to a surface. A housing is mounted on the base such that it can be repositioned relative to the base in a...
7376492 System for measuring points on a vehicle during damage repair  
A carriage moves back and forth under a vehicle and three cameras or laser fixed along one axis pivot in a common plane, utilizing two cameras at time to locate a target fixed to a reference point...
7376261 Surface scan measuring device and method of forming compensation table for scanning probe  
A measuring system includes a coordinate measuring machine for driving a scanning probe and a host computer. The host computer includes a compensation table ( 53 ) and a profile analysis unit ( 54...
7375361 Optical alignment device for machine tool  
The orientation of a machine 2 relative to a work-piece 10 is manually controlled by means of an alignment device 4 . The device 4 includes a light source 24 rigidly attached to a foot 12...
7373735 Device and method for rapid hardware sizing  
A device and method for rapid hardware sizing includes a ruler-like body having a fixed end and a distal end, a fixed jaw at the fixed end, and a sliding jaw opposite the fixed jaw being slidably...
7373734 Linear proportioner  
A linear proportioner including a logarithmic mechanism to be used for transferring linear dimensions from an existing drawing, picture or actual scene to a new drawing or artist medium. An...
7373733 Heavy machine and method for assisting in aligning a heavy machine  
A positioning aid for aligning a heavy machine is fitted to the underside of the heavy machine and is to be brought as desired into contact with a base support or floor. The positioning aid...
7373732 Attachable guide for a circular saw  
A guide for attachment to a circular saw includes an attaching member, an extension member for slidable movement in a slot defined longitudinally along the attaching member, and an angle guide...
7373731 Construction templates and methods of use  
Construction templates, as well as methods of use that employ construction templates, are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise construction specifications printed on...
7373730 Tool for installing electrical boxes  
A tool for installing various configurations of electrical boxes to framing studs during building construction includes a staff having graduations indicating distances from an end of the staff. A...
7373729 Device and method for laying floor coverings in corner areas where floors and walls meet  
A device for laying floor and wall coverings in reentrant corners comprises an independent insert obtained from the same material as the flooring and having two dimensions before laying and being...