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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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). The compensation table stores, as compensation data, com... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7363181 | Straightness correcting method for surface texture measuring instrument, and surface texture measuring instrument A surface texture measuring instrument is provided that is capable of performing a correction operation depending on the rotation angle position of a detector even when the detector is rotated for measurement. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7345773 | Movable-type flatness measurement apparatus In a flatness measurement apparatus, a sensor unit having a flatness-detection sensor is slidable along the linear guide rail. A support system supports the linear guide rail such that the linear guide rail is rotatable in a horizontal plane, whereby a surface of a ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7328517 | Method and apparatus for measurement of thickness and warpage of substrates An apparatus comprises one or more pairs of mutually coaxial and opposing linear measuring devices including movable, biased fingers for simultaneously determining the thickness and warpage of a substrate such as a circuit board passing between the movable fingers. ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7304751 | Apparatus and method for automatically measuring characteristics of a hard disk drive carriage arm An apparatus and method for automatically measuring characteristics of a hard disk drive carriage arm. The method provides a first measuring device for automatically measuring a first side of a carriage arm. A second measuring device for automatically measuring a se... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7251901 | Measurement device and process A measuring device includes a receiver having a cavity with differing narrowing diameters from an opening. The receiver can be moved axially. A part is moved a predetermined fixed distance, including movement while engaging and moving the receiver. The distance move... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7243439 | Touch sensor A touch sensor using a Hall IC is provided. To this end, in a cantilever mechanism 15 of a parallel link by two plate springs 16, a coupling member 18 on the fixed side is fixed to a supporting block 24 which penetrates through the center... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7197836 | Reference coordinate calculating method, reference coordinate calculating program, recording medium thereof, reference plate and form measuring machine Positions of a plurality of reference points arranged on a reference plate (200) having a larger area than a measurement area of a measuring machine (300) are obtained as coordinate points on a standardized reference coordinate system. First, the plura... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188429 | Dimensional gage with hollow spindle A dimensional gage adapted to make measurements on a workpiece has a fixed member, a spindle assembly comprising a hollow spindle which receives the fixed member and is rotatable with respect to the fixed member, a motor which rotates the spindle assembly, and a sen... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7140119 | Measurement of form of spherical and near-spherical optical surfaces Rotational motions between a displacement-measuring probe and an optical test surface define a spherical or near spherical datum surface against which measurements of the probe are taken. The probe has a measurement axis that is maintained substantially normal to th... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134215 | Measuring device for measuring gearing and diameters in rotationally symmetrical components A measuring device for measuring gearing and diameters in rotationally symmetrical components (2). The device possesses a fixed feeler pin (9) and a movable feeler pin (10). The movable feeler pin (10), with the aid of a spring actuated m... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131209 | Apparatus for measuring horizontal level of a wafer chuck An apparatus for measuring a horizontal level of a wafer chuck, including a measuring part for contacting the wafer chuck to measure a horizontal level, a mounting part on which the measuring part is mounted, and a supporting part for supporting the mounting part. T... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7131211 | Method and apparatus for measurement of thickness and warpage of substrates An apparatus comprises one or more pairs of mutually coaxial and opposing linear measuring devices including movable, biased fingers for simultaneously determining the thickness and warpage of a substrate such as a circuit board passing between the fingers. Each mea... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121013 | Length sensor A length measuring probe that includes a base body, a guide element and a probe pin having a touch scanning element for touch scanning a measuring object, the probe pin is seated, displaceable in relation to the base body in a measuring direction opposite a spring f... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7122989 | Multiple speed mover assembly A mover assembly (16) that moves or positions an object (12) includes a mover output (226), an actuator (230), and a control system (18). The mover output (226) is connected to the object (12), and the actuator (23... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7107695 | Device and process for profile measurement A hand-operated feeler includes a rod on a crossed movement table mounted on a support fitted with an immobilization device at a fixed reference as compared to the part to be measured and a processing unit configured to store and process the results. Such a device r... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100429 | Surface profile measuring instrument and surface profile measuring method A surface profile measuring instrument for measuring a surface profile of a workpiece has: a probe having a stylus provided with a measuring portion for measuring a surface of a workpiece at a tip end thereof and a detector for outputting a detection signal which va... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7047657 | Apparatus for recording the contour of a surface An apparatus for recording the contour of a surface of a body is provided in accordance with the present invention. The apparatus comprises a carrier on which at least one distance measuring element is disposed. The at least one distance measuring element is capable... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7028567 | Process as well as device for measuring a component amount released during a thermo-chemical treatment of metallic work piece from the gaseous atmosphere The invention concerns a process for the measurement of the amount of a component that is released from a gaseous atmosphere during the thermo-chemical treatment of metallic work pieces. In order to provide a measurement system that offers the opportunity even in th... | 04/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6971182 | Measuring apparatus A measuring apparatus is provided comprising: a stage, including three or more pads formed on a surface of the stage, the pads forming an invisible plane and capable of supporting a panel to be measured; a movable measuring stylus, having a tip, the measuring stylus... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6910278 | Apparatus and method for inspecting and marking repair areas on a blade A template for assessing damaged areas on a blade includes a set of marks indicating the maximum areas of damage allowed on an edge, as well as the tip of a blade. A guide enables the template to be aligned in proper position against the blade for accurate visual in... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6904693 | Method and device for defining elastic deformations and internal angle of a gyratory compactor The object of the invention is a method for defining elastic deformations and integral angle between of the most important parts of a gyratory compactor, in which method the angle of gyration of a gyratory compactor is measured during the use of the gyratory compact... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6901676 | Eccentric bushing inspection device A device and method are provided for inspecting an eccentric bushing having interior and exterior surfaces. The device includes a fixed roller and a pair of movable rollers disposed in a triangular configuration. The eccentric roller is disposed between the fixable ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6860025 | Measurement of container wall thickness Apparatus for measuring wall thickness of a container having an open mouth includes a gauge indicator mounted on a support base, and having a first tip and a readout that provides an indication of position of the first tip. A probe arm includes a rod mounted on the ... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6796050 | Presetting device for a shrink-fit tool holder A presetting device is proposed for a tool holder (1) which holds the shank (23) of a rotary tool (3) in an interference fit in a locating opening (5) and releases said shank (23) during heating, in particular by means of an induct... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6792691 | Gage for milled blade ring segments A gage assembly for measuring a distance d from an end edge of a blade segment to a center location of a groove formed in the segment comprising a gage body having at least two reference surfaces adapted to engage edges of the segment; a dial indicator gage having a... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6745616 | Surface texture measuring machine, leveling device for surface texture measuring machine and orientation-adjusting method of workpiece of surface texture measuring machine In advance to measuring texture of the workpiece by a surface texture measuring machine (1), a workpiece orientation adjustment stage (10) is manually moved by the surface texture measuring machine (1) in accordance with calculated orientation c... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6725557 | Thickness measuring apparatus and method A measuring system including a linear gauge 8 is placed on a vibration isolation table 7, and this system assembly is placed in a temperature controllable, constant-temperature chamber. A specimen table 16, which has a centrally-disposed circula... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6718610 | Automated fuel tank assembly system & method A system and method for assembling a fuel tank is disclosed. A measuring device is mounted on a carriage on which at least one machine tool (e.g., saw, router) is also mounted. This carriage is operatively interconnected with a computer and may be longitudinally mov... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6718645 | Measuring tool and adjusting tool for ammunition A measuring device for measuring the concentricity of cartridges (30, 31), more particularly rifle cartridges, is essentially composed of a main body (1) provided with chambers (2) for cartridges of one or a plurality of calibers. The cartridges... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6701633 | Apparatus and method for measuring a shape using multiple probes There is provided a shape measuring apparatus which defines an XYZ-axis coordinate and measures a surface shape of an object, the apparatus including a plurality of probes arranged in a Y-axis direction, the probes contacting a surface of the object, and ... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6694627 | Printed circuit board processing machine A printed circuit board processing machine has: a table that can travel in a X-direction carrying a printed circuit board thereon; a cross rail arranged so as to straddle the table; a plurality of sliders supported for independently movement in a Y-direct... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6684517 | Device for determining geometrical defects in a vehicle wheel A device for determining geometrical defects in a vehicle wheel comprises, for measuring the eccentricity of the wheel rim (5) and of the wheel (4), means (7) to be positioned in contact alternately with the tyre (6) and with the wheel rim (5) of the whee... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6671973 | Surface texture measuring instrument and a method of adjusting an attitude of a work for the same A method of adjusting the relative attitude of a work in a surface texture measuring instrument for measuring the work having a feature region includes a measurement step of performing measurement of the feature region along an X-axis direction after posi... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6634114 | Gage set for measuring inside and outside diameters of ring shaped parts An adjustable gage comprises a centerline hub and a swing gage. The hub includes a body with position jaws adjustably attached thereto, and a central post. The gage comprises a pair of parallel slide bars and front and rear blocks slidable along the slide... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6629374 | Method and apparatus for linearity measurement A method and an apparatus for measuring linearity in a reproduction appliance includes an operating carriage bearing a scanning or recording device. The operating carriage is able to be moved in discrete steps in a given direction along a straight line. T... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6622397 | Shim measuring apparatus A shim measuring apparatus to determine the thickness of a shim, with the shim used with a ball joint including a snap-ring and a controlled arm having a bore and a notch. The measuring apparatus comprises an upper housing including a measuring device and... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6594532 | Movement control by a metrological instrument A measurement probe is carried by a carriage movable in a first direction to cause the measurement probe to traverse a measurement path across a surface of an object received by a support surface to provide measurement data representing variations in a se... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6516528 | System and method to determine line edge roughness and/or linewidth A system and method are disclosed for determining properties of a feature located at a surface of a substrate. A plurality of probe tips are operable to traverse a surface of the substrate and provide measurement data indicative of topographical features ... | 02/11/2003 |
