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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8006404 | Method and device for adjusting the fitting depth of a tool in a tool-holder The invention concerns a method and device for adjusting the fitting depth of a tool in a tool-holder, in particular in a tool-holder to be banded. The method is characterized in that it consists in performing a prior calibration of a sensing assembly (2) by ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7555844 | Clamping device for a machine tool with measurement of a planar setting A clamping device for a machine tool for processing workpieces, comprises a clamping body having at least one clamping face for clamping an object to be clamped, in particular a tool or a workpiece, and a sensor arrangement for measurement of a planar setting of a f... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7421798 | Precision miter gauge setting fixture A precision miter gauge setting fixture system is described that includes a horizontal surface with a miter bar channel that bisects at least one pair of symmetrical arcs of angularly spaced, position receptacles drilled into the surface, where each angular position... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7369916 | Drill press A power tool control system connected with a drill press provides a system for determining operational settings for the drill press and/or structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the drill press. For instance, the power tool control system may estab... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7359762 | Measurement and alignment device including a display system A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device. In operation with a power tool, the graphical user int... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350314 | Calibration gauge for hair cutter bladesets A blade calibration gauge for a bladeset for a hair cutter has a moving blade laterally reciprocating relative to a stationary blade, where the moving blade and the stationary blade are adjustable relative to one another in a direction normal to a direction of recip... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322120 | Tool damage detection device A tool damage detection device which detects the presence or absence of damage, has a contact bar rotatably supported on a casing; a pneumatically operated air drive device operatively connected with a supply of air under pressure; and a linear-to-rotational motion ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7290474 | System for rapidly stopping a spinning table saw blade A system for stopping a spinning table saw blade is comprised of a pin assembly disposed adjacent to a saw blade assembly for stopping a spinning saw blade. A receiving block is disposed on a side of the saw blade opposing the pin assembly for receiving the tip of t... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7243440 | Gauge for use with power tools A gauge for connecting with a power tool and providing a system for determining structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the power tool is provided by the present invention. The gauge including a probe connected with a sensor via a spring, wherein co... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7207121 | Digital measurement system A digital measurement system is provided for an apparatus including first and second parts that are positionally adjustable relative to one another, the first part having a base surface and the second part being selectively adjustable toward and away from the base s... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7162810 | Micro tool alignment apparatus and method A micro tool alignment apparatus and method of use is described herein. The micro tool alignment apparatus coarsely aligns multiple imprinting micro tools to one another and includes a plurality of attachment features to facilitate attachment of the micro tool(s) to... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7137327 | Riving knife assembly for a dual bevel table saw An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a riving knife assembly for a dual bevel table saw, comprising: a first armature configured for coupling with a beveling member; a second armature adjustably and rotatably coupled with the first armature; a first... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7090639 | Ultrasound catheter calibration system Apparatus is provided for calibrating a probe having a position sensor and an ultrasonic transducer. The apparatus includes a test fixture, which includes an ultrasonic target disposed therein at a known position. A computer is adapted to receive a position signal g... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7069666 | Spindle squaring apparatus The Invention is an apparatus for squaring a spindle of a machine tool with a work holding surface. A shank is adapted to be connected to the spindle. The shank has a shank axis and is attached to a body. The body has a lower side from which depends a reference poin... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7070509 | Tap position sensor with offset detection In an integrated cutting and tapping tool, a part in the form of a strip is held on a strip support with a hole facing a tap carried by a tapping tool. The bottom dead center point of the tap is detected by a feeler associated with a multiplier lever pivoting about ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7043961 | Tool calibrator and tracker system A standard medical or surgical tool's axis is located by attaching to the tool a plurality of a location indicating elements or markers having a known geometric or spatial relationship, and placing the tool in a tool calibrator that supports the tool in a manner tha... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7000331 | Measuring and tool setting device for use on woodworking machines This invention relates to a measuring and tool setting device having a bridging cursor body 11 of plastics material, wood, metal or any combination of these with an integral locking cam mechanism 12 these acting upon a steel rule or scale 13 whi... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6935937 | Tool grinding jig A hand tool grinding jig is described for use in co-operation with a grinding wheel. The jig has a tool clamp for clamping a hand tool and a leg is pivotally connected to the clamp to allow the angle between the leg and the clamp to be adjusted. An end of the leg re... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6904694 | Body tool The body tool has a rectangular shape with two projections and a central passage for a Pinewood Derby® car body. The holes in one projection align with the other projection. A child places a car body into the passage so the kerf for an axle aligns with the holes in... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6848192 | Siding tool A siding tool is provided that enables a single person to install plank siding on a building. The main body of the tool is provided in the form of a flat elongated bar. The top end of a flat elongated bar is bent 180 degree to form a hook. The tip portion of the hoo... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6839978 | Precise adjustment indicator holder and method A precise adjustment indicator holder in which a position indicator is carried with respect to a work tool and a work piece. The indicator holder connects to the quill of the work tool, such as a machine tool, or other supporting device and is comprised of a pair of... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6832440 | Spindle squaring device and method of operation A method and apparatus is disclosed for measuring and setting perpendicularity between the tool holding spindle and work surface of a machine tool. The device is a fixture comprised either in one piece or multiple assembled components of the following: a shaft or sh... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6766584 | Angle setting and measurement gage The gage has a body made of flat plate which has a reference edge. Another edge is a gage edge which is angular and defines a sharp apex away from the gage edge. A foot is slidable along the gage edge to rotate the gage body around the sharp apex pivot. Indicia indi... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6688016 | Angular position adjusting device An angular position adjusting device including a first member which holds an object having an axis of rotation, a second member which holds the first member rotatably about the axis of the object, and a rotating mechanism interposed between the first and ... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6684519 | Miter saw stand with adjustable layout measuring apparatus It is a miter saw table that has adjustable measuring tapes. The tape sections can be calibrated so that the zero point on the tape is always set at the outer surface of the blade. This is done by using slidable wings that can be secured to a base. The wi... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6665946 | Machine alignment system The machine alignment system comprises a master alignment plate having parallel faces. The alignment plate is mounted on a spindle in place of a saw blade to define the plane perpendicular to the spindle axis. The saw table surface is adjusted to be at a ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6665947 | Flat panel saw and router guide A marking and cutting guide particularly adapted for use on large flat panels--such as pieces of plywood. The invention clamps onto large panels and remains in place while the user either uses it to mark a cutting line or uses is as a saw guide. Adjustmen... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6612042 | Thread gage system and method An inspection device for inspecting production of threaded members wherein the threaded members are inspected to ensure that when the threaded member is matched with a corresponding threaded hole in an automotive drive system, the threaded member will mat... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6598305 | Spline gage system and method An inspection device for inspecting production of splined members wherein the splined members are inspected to ensure that when the splined member is matched with a corresponding splined hole in an automotive drive system, the splined member will mate pro... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6568097 | Spray nozzle adjustment tool and method A tool and method for adjusting the direction of a spray nozzle is provided. The tool and method provide a way to angular the direction of a spray nozzle, and also to record and rest angular direction of a spray nozzle when the angle is changed in use. Th... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6400998 | Generation of measurement program in NC machining and machining management based on the measurement program A method and apparatus for NC machining management based on a measurement program, wherein a machining shape at an arbitrary machining stage is determined by an NC program, a geometric element or a geometric model is generated, and a measurement program i... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6393711 | Siding gauging tool The present invention includes a gauging tool for attachment to a fastener gun which dispenses fasteners. The gauging tool includes a positioning shoulder that is placed against the shoulder of siding that is to be secured to the wall of a building. The s... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6358049 | Endodontic tool length gauge A gauge serving as a jig to adjust exposed length of endodontic files with respect to respective encircling resilient stops which prevent overpenetration into a root canal of a patient. The gauge has a body bearing four parallel, coplanar tracks for slida... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6347460 | Device for gauging and verifying the precision of surgical instruments A device for gauging and verifying the precision of surgical instruments is provided. The device includes a holder, at least one instrument, and a carousel having at least one cavity configured and dimensioned in the shape of the at least one instrument. ... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6327790 | Method of calibrating a grinding wheel for grinding ophthalmic lenses, and calibration template for implementing the method A grinding machine includes a swing-arm mounted to pivot on a frame, a lens-holder shaft which is mounted to rotate on the swing-arm about a rotation axis parallel to the pivot axis of the swing-arm, and on which a calibration template can be mounted, and... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6094965 | Semiconductor calibration structures and calibration wafers for ascertaining layer alignment during processing and calibrating multiple semiconductor wafer coating systems Semiconductor wafer coating system calibration structures and methods are described. In one embodiment, a calibration structure includes a perimetral edge bounding a calibration body. A calibration edge is spaced from the perimetral edge and is positioned... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6006438 | Automated feed assembly for use with a pack seal tester The present invention relates to an automated feed assembly for use with a pack seal tester. The automated feed assembly receives a plurality of cigarette packs into a testing column for advancement control of the packs to the tester. The automated feed a... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5758558 | Precision measuring apparatus for locating workpieces for work operations A precision measuring mechanism includes a precision threaded rod member and an indicating element mounted to move along a linear graduated scale upon rotation of the precision threaded rod member. A circumferential scale has a plurality of marks spaced f... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5704132 | Indicator holder with slidable connecting member An indicator holder for use in connection with a dial test indicator and with machine tools such as jigbore machines, milling machines and the like which is of simple construction, but yet is extremely versatile in use and enables positioning of the dial ... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5642568 | Tack strip installation tool A hand held tool for locating a tack strip proximate a wall includes a metal plate shaped to provide a head having an extending handle for manually gripping the tool. The head has a narrow edge surface which is slotted and sharpened for receiving and hold... | 07/01/1997 |
