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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8056246 | Ferrofluidic orientation sensor and method of forming the sensor An orientation sensor includes a measure of ferrofluid that moves as the orientation sensor moves. The movement of the ferrofluid, which lies over a number of coils, alters the magnetic permeability of the flux path around each coil. The orientation sensor determine... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8015718 | Orientation-sensitive signal output Orientation-sensitive signal output, in which a neutral position of a device is automatically determined in relation to at least a first axis, an angular displacement of the device is measured about at least the first axis, and shaking of the device is detected. A s... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7926194 | Indicator, detector, and detection method To implement a detection technique in which a tumble of and a shock to on articles can be detected even with a simple and low-cost structure. An indicator according to the present invention for detecting a tumble of and a shock to an article moves away from a... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7827698 | Orientation-sensitive signal output Orientation-sensitive signal output, in which a neutral position of a device is automatically determined in relation to at least a first axis, an angular displacement of the device is measured about at least the first axis, and shaking of the device is detected. A s... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7810247 | Method for entering commands and/or characters for a portable communication device equipped with a tilt sensor Portable communication devices are disclosed. The devices each include a motion detector configured to measure a movement of the device relative to a neutral position of the device, an indicating unit configured to provide an indication that a current position of th... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7743520 | Digital level detector apparatus convertible for remote sensing A device and method for quickly and accurately leveling a surface in either the horizontal or vertical plane while not in proximity to the surface being leveled. The device comprises a rigid base designed to be places on any surface to be leveled, inclinometer circu... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7610689 | Level having rotatable digital display unit The utility model relates to a display means of digital level. Said digital level is provided with one notch in basal body, where said display lies. Two ends of said display are provided with two center-axles that lie in the same axis line of rotation, and two sidew... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7603786 | Piezoelectric quartz level sensor The present invention relates to a new piezoelectric quartz level sensor mainly applied in the attitude stabilized and control system of the aircraft, robot, vehicle, ship, oil drilling platform, construction, industrial automation equipment, radar, and satellite, c... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7568291 | Automated leveling apparatus Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or f... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7562459 | Method for entering commands and/or characters for a portable communication device equipped with a tilt sensor The disclosure relates to a method for entering commands and/or characters for a portable communication device equipped with an input device comprising a tilt sensor, including the steps of determining a motion of the portable communication device through measuremen... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7523560 | Method and apparatus for detecting an electronic product being placed vertically of horizontally An apparatus for detecting an electronic product whether being placed vertically or horizontally, includes a fixed support member connected to a constraint base at an anchor point, a cantilever having a first end connected to the fixed support member so as to be app... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7493702 | Tilt control method A tilt control method includes a tilt control step for automatic control of the tilt (α) of a tilt device (1) by at least one electronic tilt sensor (2) based on gravitational force (G) and by a tilt control device (5), and a sensor test step w... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7434323 | Tilt sensor and method of providing the same A tilt sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and either a plurality of electrically conductive weights, or a first electrically conductive weight and a non-conductive we... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7428780 | Viewing and display apparatus position determination algorithms Celestial object location devices with sensor arrays of having less that one sensor for each of three orthogonal components of gravity and magnetic field vectors. The accuracy of position sensing is enhanced by estimating “missing” sensor input based on input fr... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7421793 | Tilt sensor and method of providing the same A tilt sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and a plurality of electrically conductive weights. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrical... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7395604 | Laser level with temperature control device and temperature control method thereof A laser level with temperature control device (2) and the temperature control method thereof are disclosed. The temperature control device includes a thermal insulation chamber (22), a thermoelectric cooler (25), a control unit (21), and ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 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 device is determined in relation to at least a first axis, the device ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 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 sensitivity, good linearity, high precision, and strong anti-jamming capab... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7370428 | Parking area level indication device A potential parking area level indicator is provided that includes a centralized hub with a plurality of arms depending therefrom. Preferably, four arms are provided that are spaced 90 degrees from each other thereby defining two sets of opposing arms. In operation,... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7370429 | Integrated electronic level device A device adapted to be integrated with a wall hanging for indicating an off-level condition is provided. The device includes a series electrical circuit including a power supply and a signal element connected with the power supply, wherein the signal element is capa... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7353615 | Anti-vibration tilt detector The tilt detector has a container with a receptacle located therein. The receptacle has open and closed ends. In its normal, upright orientation, a first mass is located inside of the receptacle. A second mass is located adjacent to the open end of the receptacle. W... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350304 | Automated leveling apparatus Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or f... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350305 | Laser activated audible signal emitting leveler This invention pertains to the leveling device applying the optical interaction between a laser beam and a freely floating air bubble confined in a transparent, liquid-filled vial. When the air bubble is impacted by the laser beam, the curved surface of the air-bubb... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350303 | Level, angle and distance measuring device The portable self-contained horizontal and vertical level, angle and distance measuring device is suitable for indicating whether or when two or more points are level with each other and for measuring distances and angles between two or more points, a point and a li... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322118 | Non-contact electronic level A non-contact electronic level has a light source, a vial having a bubble and positioned to be irradiated by light from the light source, and a photo sensor located at a position corresponding to the bubble at a fixed distance from the vial. The photo sensor capture... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318283 | Inclination sensor An inclination sensor includes: a case having a turning shaft section projected in a lateral direction on a front surface thereof; magnetism detecting means fixed on an upper side of the turning shaft section; a pair of magnets fixed in parallel to a rear surface of... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7305771 | Rotation sensor A rotation sensor comprising a Y-shaped strip and a conducting strip is disposed in a digital imaging device. The conducting strip is disposed below the Y-shaped strip. The Y-shaped strip has two sensing arms and a fixed arm. A metal piece is disposed on each of the... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7289230 | Wireless substrate-like sensor A wireless substrate-like sensor is provided to facilitate alignment and calibration of semiconductor processing systems. The wireless substrate-like sensor includes an optical image acquisition system that acquires one or more images of targets placed within the se... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7283255 | Wireless substrate-like sensor A wireless substrate-like sensor is provided to facilitate alignment and calibration of semiconductor processing systems. The wireless substrate-like sensor includes an optical image acquisition system that acquires one or more images of targets placed within the se... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7228739 | Precision flexure plate A precision flexure plate includes a flat disk positioned between two capacitor plates and supported by S-shaped beams. Deflection of the disk due to gravitational loads and resulting capacitance change is used to measure the accelerations in the direction perpendic... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7213343 | Dual axis single motor platform adjustments system An arrangement for use in a light beam projection device for adjusting an orientation of a projected light beam is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a base frame, a support platform adapted to set the orientation of the projected light beam, and a pivot member pi... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7204029 | Level A level having a body with first and second operative walls interconnected by a web. The first wall having a first exterior operative surface and the second wall having a second exterior operative surface. The first surface and the second surface facing in opposite ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197829 | Laser guided celestial identification device Disclosed is a celestial identification device. According to some embodiments, the device includes a housing, a positioning sensor, and a light generator structured to generate an indicator beam that can be pointed at celestial objects. The positioning sensor can in... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188426 | Inclination sensor An electronic inclination sensor is provided for the determination and display of surface inclination and the direction of such inclination. The information regarding the inclination and direction of inclination can be displayed such that an end user can readily and... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7155833 | Viewing and display apparatus position determination algorithms Celestial object location devices with sensor arrays of having less that one sensor for each of three orthogonal components of gravity and magnetic field vectors. The accuracy of position sensing is enhanced by estimating “missing” sensor input based on input fr... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7138712 | Receptacle for a programmable, electronic processing device A processing device embodied in an integrated circuit may be divided into first and second functional units. A mount for the integrated circuit may be assigned to the first functional unit, which may define the external electrical connections of the processing devic... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7124634 | Single plate capacitive acceleration derivative detector A capacitance accelerometer includes a housing, and a plate fixed within the housing. A moveable plate is disposed in substantially parallel relation to the fixed plate and is coupled to the housing along at least an edge. The moveable plate and the fixed plate defi... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117607 | Electronic inclinometer An apparatus used for notifying a user of a patient's upper body physical orientation. The apparatus uses an inclinometer that is attached in the region of the patient's upper body to measure the physical orientation of the patient's upper body, which is then transm... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111407 | Vertical shaft alignment tool An apparatus and a method for aligning a vertical shaft or multiple axially coupled vertical shafts in a hydroelectric turbine generator or a similar vertical-shaft system, and for providing precise plumb inclination alignment of a vertical rotating shaft. Precision... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7100294 | Method of sensing tilt, tilt sensor, and method of manufacturing same A method of sensing tilt includes applying an electrical signal, such as voltage, current, a constant signal, or a time-varying signal to at least one electrode of a first set of electrodes and measuring an electrical parameter using at least one electrode of a seco... | 09/05/2006 |
