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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8151479 | Tools for measuring the lug pattern diameter of an automotive wheel Tools for measuring a lug pattern diameter of an automobile wheel are disclosed. The tools consist of substantially planar devices, each of which includes three sections, a first side that faces a center portion of the wheel, and a second side that faces an exterior... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7152734 | Sealed packing box with a size checking space A sealed packing box having a size checking space comprises a front portion and a rear portion abutting against and connecting with each other, the front portion is a transparent plastic housing, and the rear portion is a sheet member capable of abutting against and... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7150108 | Obstetric calibration guide The described embodiments relate to cervical calibration guides. One such guide includes a gripable structure, and multiple reference structures. Individual reference structures have a deflectable region and a hinge region. The hinge regions of individual reference ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7111411 | System and device for measuring bone screws A measuring device for bone screw types of different shaft diameters is described. This measuring device has multiple receiving grooves for bone screws in a surface or an area near the surface. In the area of each receiving groove a length measuring scale, which is ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7100299 | Installation tool for aerospace fastening system A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing ha... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080461 | Installation tool for aerospace fastening system A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing ha... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7052407 | Golf putting practice device A golf putting practice device comprising a disk, the disk having an annular bottom portion, an annular central portion and an annular top portion, the annular bottom and the annular top portion being substantially similar in height, the central portion forming an a... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7032413 | Knitting needle sizing structure and method A knitting needle sizing structure and method for determining a diametrical size of a knitting needle with a plurality of knitting needle sizing wands retained by a retaining spindle with a rod with stop members disposed at opposite ends thereof wherein each knittin... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6996913 | Circumferential measurement of tubular members An apparatus and method are provided for circumferentially measuring cross-sectional characteristics of a tubular member. The apparatus includes first and second template members that cooperably define an aperture for receiving the tubular member. At least one of th... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6968950 | Interactive merchandising packaging The present invention provides an interactive merchandising packaging that includes at least one opening formed therein whereby a user can test the utility of the packaged product with items external to the packaging without removing the product from the packaging. ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6926627 | Method and apparatus for determining compliance of a lacrosse stick head An apparatus and method for determining compliance of a lacrosse stick head with dimensional specifications that require a minimum allowable width between the two sidewalls of the head as measured at a designated distance from the stop member of the head. The appara... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6637121 | Internal weld profile gauge A tool for inspecting and verifying weld beads in a pipeline includes a plate-like structure which has a surface and edges adapted for inspecting and verifying various weld bead attributes. The surface is imprinted with several identification marks, inclu... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6279245 | Ball controller for checking the diameter of a golf ball A ball controller (10) is in the form of a rigid mat having a central cavity (12) for the reception of a golf ball (11) for checking the diameter of a golf ball (11), the ball controller (10) having sectionally (13, 14, 15) differing wall thicknesses (a, ... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6110200 | Adjustable sizing apparatus The present invention is a single apparatus that can be adjusted through a range of diameters to measure an anatomical tissue annulus. The apparatus includes an elongated support member having a proximal end and a distal end. An operator actuated movable ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6082015 | Ball gauge The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for checking the quality of balls (2) in respect of their diameter (D) and any damage to their periphery (3), in particular intended for checking golf balls (2). A diameter gauge device (4) extending along at le... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5992035 | Ornamental cutting/serving measuring board An ornamental cutting/serving measuring board usable as various kitchen utensils, such as a cheese cutting board, a teapot board, a noodle gauge, a standing party tray and the like, a surface of a ceramic board body is coated with an ornamental glaze laye... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5814098 | Adjustable sizing apparatus The present invention is a single apparatus that can be adjusted through a range of diameters to measure an anatomical tissue annulus. The apparatus includes an elongated support member having a proximal end and a distal end. An operator actuated movable ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5617644 | Cigar measuring device An apparatus and method are disclosed for determining the length and diameter, or ring size, of a cigar. This information, together with the manufacturer's name, permits the user to determine the size and hence the name of a particular cigar in order to f... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5535636 | Gauge for measuring objects accessible to small children A gauge for measuring objects accessible to small children. The gauge includes a generally tubular member that simulates a human trachea. A series of spaced-apart, annular ribs are arranged along the tubular member for simulating cartilage formed about th... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5515614 | Device for simultaneously measuring bolt length and diameter A measuring device allows simultaneous determination of the length and diameter of elongated fasteners such as bolts, screws and the like. The device has a body member with a plurality of variously-sized holes extending from a gauge surface. The body memb... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5501020 | Fastener and drill bit gauge A fastener and drill bit gauge is disclosed. The apparatus includes a gauge element having a first series of holes with different respective diameters formed therein and arranged in order of progressively increasing diameter. Each hole in the first series... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5490333 | Three point tri-roll threaded ring gauge that is adjustable with wear detectors A device to measure round objects, especially threaded objects is shown where three cam surfaces located on the interior of an annular ring are contacted by rollers which are advanced or retracted as a cam surface is traversed. The traverse of the cam sur... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5401019 | All-in-one golf tool A golf tool having a variety of uses includes a circular hole for checking the roundness of a golf ball. The hole may also be partially obstructed to prevent a ball from passing through the hole. Such capability, together with a snap permitting the attach... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5353513 | Combination finger and ring sizing device A combination finger and ring sizing device consists of a planular plastic body having a first portion with a plurality of openings formed therein and a second elongated portion that is integrally joined with the first portion and that extends outwardly t... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5351410 | Inspection device for inspecting the dimensions of an object The invention relates to an inspection device for inspecting the dimensions of an object, the device being of the type comprising a support-forming portion together with an elastically deformable system having two measurement arms and an element connected... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5335422 | Tube variation measuring device A self propelled device which travels along a reformer tube or other tube to detect variations in the tube diameter that may indicate impending failure of the tube. A two piece frame opens and closes about a hinge axis to allow application of the device t... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5253427 | Measuring device for use in furniture construction A measuring device, in particular a caning gauge, for determining the size of openings and the distance between two adjacent openings, in an article of furniture, whereby the size of the cane to be used in the caning of the article can be determined. The ... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5251642 | Tissue measuring and suturing device A scissor-like device is described which can be used to measure the diameter of a tendon graft or bone plug. The device can also be used to hold a tendon graft or bone plug in a fixed position while multiple sutures are inserted in the end thereof. The de... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5210955 | Cylinder bore measuring apparatus A unique measuring apparatus designed especially for measuring the interior diameter of cylinder bores. The apparatus includes a divider-like measuring tool that provides both a coarse measurement scale and a dial indicator to enable highly accurate measu... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5191720 | Spot welding inspecting apparatus The present invention relates to a spot welding inspecting apparatus for inspecting a weld between two metal plates which are subjected to spot welding without destroying the metal plates or weld. A pair of knife gauges having an interval therebetween lar... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5131162 | Device for identifying the size of bolts and nuts A device for identifying the size of bolts and nuts is provided and consists of a plate. A first mechanism on the plate, is for measuring different sized threaded shanks of unidentified loose bolts. A second mechanism on the plate, is for measuring differ... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5117561 | Rotatable gauging plate for a fastener dimension measuring machine A gauging plate for measuring fastener dimensions includes a rotatable plate having a plurality of openings for measuring fastener dimensions. The plate is rotatable to permit alignment of openings with a measuring member to enable the measurement of dime... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5099585 | In-process machine gage An in-process gage is disclosed utilizing a four bar linkage system having a floating bar in the form of a bellcrank with an active feeler connected to the bellcrank and engageable with the workpiece surface. A fixed feeler is attached directly to the gag... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5050310 | Plastic-pipe ovality gauge A combined pipe chamfering tool and ovality gauge. One or more ovality gauge(s) is/are rotatably mounted on a chamfering tool. The gauges may serve to gauge different-size pipes to a given ovality standard or a given pipe size to different ovality standar... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5048700 | Tool holder In the known holders, it can always happen that the tools are not correctly placed in the associated receiving holes so that improper processing of workpieces can thereby occur. To eliminate this drawback, a holder having a gauge associated with every rec... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5016509 | Combination handguide and measuring tool for use with table mounted wood working equipment The invention consists of a combination safety guide and measuring tool providing a safe, reliable means for advancing wood over or through table mounted wood working equipment, and in addition, providing a measuring tool for many important wood working p... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5014440 | Device and method for measuring the deformations of a sample A device and method are provided for measuring the deformations of a sample, with the deformations resulting more particularly from the relaxation of the stresses to which the samples were subjected prior to the measurement, and with the sample having an ... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4939845 | Multi purpose thread ring gage The present invention is directed to an improved, multi purpose measuring device for determining various parameters of an externally threaded member. In particular, the invention includes a substantially ring shaped housing slidably supporting at least on... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4936016 | Method and apparatus for measuring dispersive condition of oil A template for use in evaluating the dispersive condition of a lubricating oil is provided. A method employing the template and an absorbent material onto which a sample of oil is placed, and measuring undispersed components of the oil on the absorbent ma... | 06/26/1990 |
