Class 33/1BB - Inspection

Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
No. of patents: 70
Last issue date: 01/05/2010

Number	Title	Issue Date
7640670	Inspecting tool An inspecting tool for inspecting whether inside dimensions of a server chassis is qualified or not is presented. The inspecting tool includes a rectangular frame and a handle attached to the fame. A width of the frame is equal to a minimum desirable value of an ins...	01/05/2010
7614154	System and method for locating components of a structure In non-limiting, illustrative embodiments, methods, systems, and manufacturing facilities are provided for locating components of a structure. Locations of features of components of a structure are simultaneously determined. Relative positions of the components are ...	11/10/2009
7428781	Method and apparatus for performing overhead crane rail alignment surveys A method and apparatus for conducting an overhead crane runway system survey uses a survey apparatus that is alternately pushed or pulled by an overhead crane. The survey apparatus, having a wheeled carriage, includes survey sighting targets, e.g., prisms, that are ...	09/30/2008
7353609	Hole location method and apparatus The invention discloses differing embodiments of methods for checking the location or potential location of one or holes in structure relative to edges, fillets, and thickness changes. The area in the vicinity of the hole may be checked in order to determine whether...	04/08/2008
7340843	Verticality examining apparatus having sensors An exemplary verticality examining apparatus (1) includes three first sensors, two second sensors, and a plurality of sensor-indicators. Outmost extremities of the first sensors cooperatively define an imaginary single plane, and are configured for physically...	03/11/2008
7310884	Adjustable golden section indicator and method for loci transfer An adjustable device to locate and transfer the positions of golden section points from a source image to a secondary surface, comprising a plurality of paired blades that are coupled to pivot at the golden section points that occur along the length of the blades an...	12/25/2007
7299563	Device for positioning measuring instruments The device 1 for positioning the measuring element of a measuring apparatus comprises a traverse 14 on which the measuring element is arranged. The device further comprises a track 11 on which bearings 12, 13 run, and on which the travers...	11/27/2007
7257904	Kingpin inspection gauge and hitch adjustment tool A tool for inspecting a trailer kingpin and adjusting a fifth wheel hitch includes a plate having at least two mutually substantially perpendicular sides, one side having upper and lower generally rectangular tabs extending therefrom and separated by a space therebe...	08/21/2007
7223251	Massage device A massage device which substantially mirrors the hardness and deformation characteristics of the human thumb or palm and is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful muscle and connective tissue conditions, including but not limited to trigger points, f...	05/29/2007
7152336	Tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes A tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes comprises at least one indentation having a diameter that is representative of a maximum or minimum diameter of a handrail or grab bar, as permitted by code standards. The indentation is positioned adj...	12/26/2006
7073272	Rigid gauge for trailer kingpin assessment A gauge (100) for measuring wear of a trailer kingpin (10) provides, for each of the base (20) and shank (30) parts of a kingpin, two contiguous slots (118 and 120, and 114 and 116, respectively), one slot (...	07/11/2006
6983544	Method of manufacturing optical device and inspection gauge used for the same A rectangular transparent sheet 15 is printed with black dotted density patterns 21 and 22. Each dot of the patterns 21 and 22 is 30 μm in size while dotted area occupied rates of the patterns 21 and 22 range from 3%...	01/10/2006
6973737	Brushfire rate of spread tool A tool is triangular in shape and made of a clear plexi-glass. The tool contains two types of rate of spread scales, historical and real time. The historical rate of spread scale is based upon previous large-scale brushfires, while the real time scale utilizes GPS t...	12/13/2005
6931746	Method and apparatus for leg length discrepancy measurement An apparatus and method for determining difference in leg height of a standing patient by making a first measurement while the patient stands on a first foot, making a second measurement while the patient stands on a second foot, and determining the vertical distanc...	08/23/2005
6836974	Fiber thickness gauging system and method A system and method are provided for gauging a thickness of fiber. Included is a structure including a plurality of indicators and a plurality of numerical indicia. Such indicators each have a unique uniform thickness. Moreover, the numerical indicia each indicate a...	01/04/2005
6536127	Method for optimization of J-back configuration for a chair A J-back calibration device is adapted to vary respective positions of the seat and the back on a chair to which it is removedly attached. A chair measurement device is mounted to the seat of the chair and is adapted to take measurements of the chair give...	03/25/2003
6516530	Solid core fixture A solid core fixture for measuring a workpiece and a method for making the same. The solid core fixture includes a solid core made of a homogeneous material, a skin layer covering the solid core, and a surface material covering a portion of the skin layer...	02/11/2003
6513257	Method and apparatus for determining scale in photographic images An apparatus and method for determining scale in captured images is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rectangular and generally flat frame device for determining scale in captured image. The frame has measurement indicia located along the inside edges a...	02/04/2003
6513256	Device for moving objects in order to compare the dimensions of said objects and method for comparing dimensions using same The invention relates to a device for displacement of blocks, with a view to comparison of their dimensions by means of a measuring apparatus, which device includes a support, referred to as the measuring table, which defines a supporting and sliding plan...	02/04/2003
6499222	Template for measuring edge width and method of using A template for measuring the edge width on a disk that is not covered by a coating layer on a top surface of the disk and a method for using such template are disclosed. The template is made of a substantially transparent sheet that has a contour substant...	12/31/2002
6497047	Flatness measuring equipment The flatness measuring equipment can highly precisely measure flatness of a surface of a large-sized planar member, e.g., an abrasive plate. In the equipment, an elongated member is provided above and parallel to the surface of the planar member to be mea...	12/24/2002
6457250	Apparatus for measuring conformance of manufactured food product A grading template for measuring food product attributes for quality control and compliance. The template supports scales for measuring product attributes and has application for measuring size, shape, color and cell structure for baked bread....	10/01/2002
6438861	Armature slot radial clearance-gauging device A radial clearance measurement device includes a pair of opposed drive heads, connected by an adjustable strut. Each drive head is fitted with a radial distance measurement device including a plate adapted to slide within a dovetail groove in a radial sta...	08/27/2002
6425188	Optoelectric apparatus for the dimension and/or shape checking of pieces with complex tridimensional shape An optoelectronic apparatus for the dimension and/or shape checking of pieces, more specifically pieces with complex tridimensional shape, as the supports for magnetic read/write heads (33, 47, 63) for hard disk storage units, comprises a base (1) with tw...	07/30/2002
6356069	Eddy current calibration standard A calibration standard for calibrating an eddy current inspection probe sized and shaped to inspect a preselected non-planar feature of a manufactured part. The feature extends in a longitudinal direction and in a lateral direction. Further, the feature h...	03/12/2002
6341429	Self-examination grid A bar of transparent soap contains a opaque rectilinear grid having square cells along a central plane of the bar of soap. In use, the soap applied to the skin of the user providing indication whether or not a skin abnormality such as a mole is growing....	01/29/2002
6336275	Method and laminated member for measuring gap dimension A method and a laminated member for measuring the dimension of a gap for passing a card therethrough are provided. A pressure measuring film is superposed on an elastic mat that gradually becomes thinner in the card-inserting direction, and passed through...	01/08/2002
6334258	Inspection device for examining a piece of aperture graphite of an extraction electrode An inspection device for examining a piece of aperture graphite of an extraction electrode, and the aperture graphite includes a to-be-examined curve and a to-be-examined engagement portion. The inspection device includes a sidewall surface having a stand...	01/01/2002
6332275	Margin inspector for IC wafers A margin inspector for IC wafers includes an upper plate and a supporting portion. The upper plate, which is formed as a transparent plate, has a plurality of concentric circular segments thereon for establishing a set of reference lines to examine the pe...	12/25/2001
6269545	Gage assembly and method A gage assembly is provided that is capable of simulating the functional environment of a molded component, such as a dust boot. The assembly includes a gage body, a collar unit, and a mating boss adapter. The collar unit includes a collar that is adapted...	08/07/2001
6247243	Turf inspection instrument and method A turf inspection instrument offering an expandable depth of field and enhanced vertical scale for observing and assessing turf conditions is provided wherein the instrument includes an end wall having a gauge surface carrying graduated measuring indicia ...	06/19/2001
6238907	Container for storing and examining placentas A container for examination and storage of a placenta includes a bottom wall, at least one substantially upright side wall joined to the bottom wall to define an interior and an open top. The side walls and/or the bottom wall have indicia thereon adapted ...	05/29/2001
6219930	Apparatus and method of use for calculating an estimate of damaged surface repair cost A method of use and apparatus for estimating repair cost, particularly applicable to cost estimation of interspaced defect damaged vehicle surfaces. The method of use of the present invention provides that a defect count be made for a predetermined repres...	04/24/2001
6178657	Apparatus and method for measuring the relative differential length in a sheet of material An apparatus for measuring the relative differential length of a sample of a web or sheet material. The apparatus includes a substantially flat surface adapted to support the sample. Air is removed between the sample and the substantially flat surface to ...	01/30/2001
5913585	Measurement device and method of constructing such device A measurement device such as a sheet dimension gauge and a method of constructing a gauge which does not require recalibration. The preferred embodiment includes a frame having a transparent top wall with overlaid measurement lines thereon, a measurement ...	06/22/1999
5859783	Method and apparatus for measuring flatness of a floor In a method for measuring the flatness of a floor with an inclinometer, the relative elevation of the floor is determined at the beginning and end of a survey line, and then a plurality of inclinometer measurements in one direction along the survey line a...	01/12/1999
5768791	Ruler assembly A ruler assembly comprises a transparent overlay, an L-shaped flange having transverse and parallel legs, and fasteners for attaching the overlay to the flange. The overlay is attached to the parallel leg of the flange such that the edge of the overlay al...	06/23/1998
5625958	Method and a gauge for measuring the service life remaining in a blade An axial flow, turbofan gas turbine engine, generally, has a fan section, a compressor section, a combustor section, and a turbine section. An axially extending flow path for working medium gases extends through these sections. The compressor section incl...	05/06/1997
5564169	Method and apparatus for optically simulating moire fabric A method and apparatus for simulating an appearance of a moire fabric on a textile fabric having a number of filling yarns per inch utilizing a substantially transparent sheet having a number of lines per inch which substantially corresponds to said numbe...	10/15/1996
5564655	Rigging of aircraft wing flaps Apparatus, method and an arrangement for rigging an aircraft wing flap are provided. The apparatus (27) is for measuring horizontal and vertical positioning of a trailing edge (21) of a wing flap (14, 15) relative to a flap track beam (6) upon which the f...	10/15/1996

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