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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186069 | Multi-beam laser optical alignment method and system A laser collimator for collimating optical elements of a viewing device, such as a telescope. The laser collimator includes three or more lasers positioned on a plane in front of the optical elements of the viewing device for generating three or more respective inci... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8132334 | Rotating construction laser with a dual grade mechanism A rotating construction laser includes a laser core module with a laser unit for emitting a laser beam and rotation means for rotating the laser beam around an axis of rotation defining a laser beam plane. The rotating construction laser is provided with an outer pi... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8104186 | Method and system for projecting an aiming X-shaped mark on a target The laser aiming system for projecting a X-shaped aiming beam along an aiming axis, has a first and second laser modules which are adapted to project a first and second planar fanned beams along a first and second axes of projection respectively. The first and secon... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8099875 | Method and system for verifying alignment of power transmission pulleys A method and system for verifying the spatial and coplanar alignment of a number of power transmission pulleys, particularly as used with an automotive internal combustion engine. A planar light source is provided at a reference location associated with the power tr... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8069578 | Laser tool mounting assembly and method of use A laser mounting assembly for mounting a laser tool to a mounting surface such as a wall to adjacent to an end of a mounted first molding segment and orienting the laser tool to project a beam of light from a point aligned with a longitudinal edge of the first moldi... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8061046 | Laser instrument A laser instrument is disclosed. The laser instrument having a laser unit, and a sliding bearing device with a joint socket and a sliding unit, where the sliding unit has a convex surface in the shape of cylinder section and the joint socket has a concave surface in... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8037615 | Process and device for determining the alignment of two rotatable machine parts, the alignment of two hollow cylindrical machine parts or for testing a component for straightness along a lengthwise side A process and a corresponding device for determining the alignment of two rotatable machine parts, the alignment of two hollow cylindrical machine parts or for testing a component for straightness along one lengthwise side, with a first measurement unit with a light... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8028427 | Apparatus and method for positioning a workpiece A stage for aligning a workpiece relative to analyzing apparatus. The stage has a platform and means for maintaining a workpiece on the platform. The platform is operable to tilt relative to the analyzing apparatus and thereby rotate the workpiece relative to the an... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8011106 | Method and apparatus for pipe alignment tool A method and apparatus for a pipe alignment tool have been described. A laser is inserted into the end of a pipe and projects a laser beam indicative of the longitudinal axis of the pipe. ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8011105 | Green beam laser level device A leveling and plumbing device that incorporates: a frame, a body pendulously mounted relative to the frame, a laser module fixed relative to the body so as to be mounted for movement with the body, a beam divider, fixed relative to the laser module as to be mounted... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7992311 | Rotary boring tool alignment and depth indication system A system for a rotary boring tool that enables a user of the tool to align the tool perpendicularly with respect to a work surface of a work piece. In one embodiment the system enables a user to gauge distance or depth drilled into the work piece. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992312 | Positioning system for laser alignment tools A laser alignment tool positioning system, includes a magnetically susceptible laser platform having a first mounting surface and an opposing second surface; a mounting post extending from the laser platform; a target on the mounting surface marking the mounting pos... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992310 | Reference beam generator and method A reference beam generator has first, second, and third projection turrets for projecting first, second, and third fan beams of laser light, respectively. The first, second, and third fan beams of laser light are oriented normal to each other. The turrets may be rot... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7966738 | Laser guide A laser guide for rotating tools comprises a first housing portion and a second housing portion. A seal is provided between the first housing portion and the second housing portion. A lens is located in the first housing portion or second housing portion. A seal is ... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7954248 | Arrangement for depicting a linear marking An arrangement for depicting a linear optical marking on a surface, including a radiation source emitting light, such as laser radiation, as well as a first lens arranged in the beam path having a first and a second surface penetrated by the radiation, of which one ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7926192 | Screen alignment tool The invention is a tool that may be attached to a computer display screen or built-in with a computer. The tool is mounted to a computer and provides a user with the ability to align the computer display screen with their eye so that the user's line of sight is perp... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7926191 | Laser guiding device for machine tools A laser guiding device for machine tools includes a casing, a circuit board and a laser module. The casing includes a base with a through-hole and a top cap covering the base. The circuit board is disposed on the base. The laser module is disposed on the base and el... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7908750 | System and method for decorating cakes and confections The system and method for decorating cakes and confections includes an adjustable stand for a laser, which is used to project cake decorating guidelines. The stand includes a base member and a removable vertical rod member that extends from the base. A generally hor... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7886449 | Flexure guide bearing for short stroke stage A laser processing system in which a laser beam propagates along a beam axis and through a lens for incidence on a work surface of a target specimen mounted on a support. The lens forms a focal region of the laser beam. The support is operatively connected to a mult... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7886450 | Elevated laser beam positioning device A leveling device that facilitates quick and precise placement of laser beams at a standardized distance from the surfaces against which it bears for the purpose of establishing plumb and level reference lines. It includes a mounting platform that includes various m... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7861425 | Centering mandrel A method and apparatus for aligning structures. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus comprises a tapered member and a plurality of segments. The tapered member has a first end and a second end, a diameter that increases from the first end to the second end, ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7861424 | Pipe laser The invention provides a pipe laser that automatically self levels an inner frame system in both cross-axis and on-axis directions to provide a completely level reference for grade and line control adjustments mechanisms of a reference line generating laser source. ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7856729 | Bore elevation and azimuth measuring apparatus and method A method for measuring the azimuth and elevation of the axis of a tube of other apparatus uses a centering mandrel inserted in the tube. The centering mandrel has a laser fixed to one end. The laser beam is aligned with the bore axis of the tube. A pair of optical i... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7845084 | Method and apparatus for pipe alignment tool A method and apparatus for a pipe alignment tool have been described. A laser is inserted into the end of a pipe and projects a laser beam indicative of the longitudinal axis of the pipe. ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7797844 | Light line generating assembly A light line generating assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a light generating unit and a base. The light generating unit produces intersecting light planes to form light lines on a surface. The light generating unit may further include level indicators for... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7793423 | Piping alignment tool A piping alignment tool suitable for locating where an extension of an existing pipe must pass through obstructions such as walls. The tool has a tubular shape with oppositely disposed ends. Each end is formed to have multiple coaxial sets of different-sized pipe th... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7788814 | Machine alignment system A machine alignment system is disclosed that includes a support member. A workpiece is supported by the support member during a machine operation. A robot includes a tool that is spaced from the support member. A laser is associated with the tool and is configured t... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7784192 | SWIR vision and illumination devices An aiming device is configured to generate an infrared cross on a target. The cross having a principal wavelength above the wavelength detectable by image intensification night vision devices. A night vision system having a short wave infrared detector includes an i... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7770296 | Optical system and method of centering a tree within a tree spade Disclosed are an optical system and method for centering a tree within a tree spade apparatus that is mounted to a vehicle. Typically, the center point of the tree spade is difficult to align with the axis of the trunk of the tree. The present embodiments describe a... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7765703 | Centering mandrel A method and apparatus for aligning structures. In one advantageous embodiment, an apparatus comprises a tapered member and a plurality of segments. The tapered member has a first end and a second end, a diameter that increases from the first end to the second end, ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7765704 | Method of aligning properties for dynamometer testing A method of aligning a property for testing in a dynamometer cell is provided, including the steps of: mounting a laser travel car to each of four risers in a repositionable manner; mounting a laser to each of the laser travel cars in a repositionable manner; securi... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7748127 | Light fixture alignment tool An apparatus and method for aiming and aligning a light wherein a laser light source is mounted in an electrically non-conductive housing having a socket engaging section enabling the apparatus to be mounted in the socket of a light fixture to be aligned, wherein by... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7748126 | Laser straight liner The utility model relates to a kind of laser straight liner, including a foundation and a base, wherein said foundation is provided with batteries and said base is provided with at least one laser projection module. Said base and said foundation are connected in the... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7730624 | Laser marker A laser marker capable of emitting laser light with its optimum intensity in accordance with a level of illuminance at any environment where the laser marker is used. The laser marker includes a stand and a cover rotatably provided on the stand. The cover accommodat... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7690124 | Self-supporting stud finder with line-laser A self-supporting apparatus and method for locating a stud in a wall and providing a hands-free laser-level with visible indication of the stud includes a body and a rare earth magnet attached to the body. A battery-operated laser assembly is attached to the device ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7685723 | Measuring device A laser device with a housing which features a beam outlet window (24), particularly a laser device with an electro-optical mechanism for generating a horizontal and/or vertical light beam, where the housing is at least partially enclosed by a protective cove... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7685724 | Leveling device A device includes a housing, a vial carried by the housing, a light source carried by the housing, and a base movably connected to the housing. The base and the housing have cooperating structures so as to allow movement of the housing and the base relative to each ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7676939 | Cross laser device for installation of plate-shaped or board-shaped floor covering elements A cross laser device for installing plate- or board-shaped floor covering elements on a flat substrate includes a housing which can be positioned on the substrate by feet, and at least one first and one second laser disposed within the housing, by which first and se... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7669339 | Fixture alignment method for antenna array foundations A method of aligning a fixture for holding an alignment telescope with an antenna array foundation. In one embodiment, the method includes mounting a fixture for holding an alignment telescope proximate to a first location on an edge of an antenna array foundation, ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7658013 | Support assembly for a counter weight of a laser level A support assembly for a counter weight of a laser level is disposed in a main body of the laser level for supporting the counter weight with a laser module mounted therein in the main body. The support assembly includes a fixing unit and a universal bearing. The fi... | 02/09/2010 |
