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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7938001 | Wind indicator having a resistive portion parallel to fluid flow A direction indicator comprising a direction pointer arranged to pivot about a fulcrum and a flight mounted on the direction pointer that is capable of interacting with a fluid flow, the flight having a resistive portion resistive to fluid flow in a direction parall... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7437924 | Wind vane device A wind vane device comprises a horizontal portion that can swivel by the propeller blades provided at one end, a vertical portion with one end attached to the bottom of the horizontal portion and the other end extending downwardly, a supporting frame supporting the ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7415876 | Pressure sensor system A pressure sensor includes a pressure sensitive element for sensing a distributed fluid pressure and producing a signal in response. The pressure sensitive element is configured to be mountable on an airfoil or a hydrofoil, for example as a thin film piezoelectric e... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7401507 | Rotary joint for a moving-vane multifunction pressure probe The present invention relates to pressure probes for measuring the aerodynamic flight parameters of an aircraft and more particularly those in which the orifices for measuring the static pressure and total pressure are located on a moving angle-of-attack or angle-of... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7350411 | Hunting wind sensor A wind sensor device consisting of a plurality of light weight, flexible, high tensile strength filaments attached to and depending from a malleable elongated body structure, such as a wire. The filaments are blown by the wind, thus indicating direction. The flexibl... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7280914 | Instrumented lock entry and traversing system An instrumented navigation system for aiding a towboat and barge configuration in the entry and traversal of a lock located on a waterway or for navigation around other structures, such as bridge piers or docks. The system consists of wirelessly linked computers on ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267073 | Wind direction indicator The present invention provides a first axial support that allows of the weathervane to rotate and a second axial support that prevents the weathervane from becoming dislodged from the first axial support. ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7234411 | Helmet flag A helmet flag for providing added visibility and therefore safety to a rider of virtually any form of transportation that exposes a rider to view. The flag is preferably mounted to the rear of a helmet and is substantially removable. The flexible, interchangeable fl... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7168389 | Swiveling banner-carrying apparatus A banner-carrying apparatus which reduces the folding and winding up of the banner or flag about the banner-carrying pole by using a tubular sleeve coaxially, annularly and rotatively mounted about a flag pole shaft. Low friction bearing surfaces allow the sleeve to... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7140245 | Wind vane for golfers A wind vane that easily snaps on to golf equipment such as the pole of a golf bag for visually indicating wind direction to a golfer comprises two side elements attached to each other at a junction along the side elements' edges forming approximately a 50 degree ang... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7124631 | Wind power installation and method and apparatus for use in association therewith The present invention concerns an apparatus for monitoring a wind power installation, with at least one sensor for detecting measurement values, and also a method of monitoring a wind power installation, in which: (i) a measurement value is detected with at least on... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7066105 | Plastic flag for displaying messages, advertisements, and the like Display devices in the shape of a flag assembly are provided. The display devices are constructed of solid plastic materials that withstand damage caused by contact with air turbulence or adverse weather conditions, particularly when attached to a mount on a moving ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6976660 | Outdoor sign support system A system for mounting a sign to a post comprises an elongated channel member adapted to be mounted on a backside of a sign and a bracket adapted to be mounted to a post to which the sign is to be mounted. The bracket has a channel engaging portion adapted to be slid... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6918294 | Vane for measuring wind orientation with integrated heater Weather vanes (1) are delicate instruments partially exposed to external conditions. They are used in particular in the aeronautical industry. The measurements provided by these weather vanes are crucial to the flying of an aircraft. A type of weather vane is... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6802219 | Tide staff system The present invention relates to a segmented cylindrical tide staff system [11] for erection at remote areas for dynamic calibration of electronic tide meters and computer models of tides, said tide staff system consisting of plurality of cylindrical tubes [ | 10/12/2004 |
| 6769950 | Wind operated toy in the shape of a fish or the like The present invention relates to a wind operated device in the shape of a fish or the like. The device comprises at least two generally planar or segmented constructions of a lightweight material, each of the segments being flexibly connected to the other and a supp... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6733357 | Garden novelty with upright wing supports A spring novelty item which has a head and appendages attached to a body by means of a spring connecting means so as to add dynamic and aesthetic beauty to any garden, kitchen or other setting. ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6619113 | Wind direction detecting apparatus A device for allowing a golfer to determine the wind speed and direction above tree top level while playing golf. The device includes a projecting mechanism and a number of light weight wind detecting pellets. The projecting mechanism projects the light w... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6561020 | Method to calculate sideslip angle and correct static pressure for sideslip effects using inertial information A method of the invention allows the determination of aircraft sideslip using an air data probe and an inertial reference unit. A lateral sideslip component ଲL of the aircraft is calculated as a function of inertial flight information. An... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6497142 | Wind measurement apparatus A wind measurement apparatus includes an upright post with an elongated swing arm pivotally connected to the upper end of the post and freely rotatable on a vertical pivot axis. A fin on the swing arm will direct the swing arm in the direction of the wind... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6422913 | Decorative wind driven sculpture A decorative wind driven sculpture includes an elongate support member that is mounted to and extends upwardly from the ground. An exterior frame is mounted proximate an upper end of the support and is rotatable about a first axis that is generally aligne... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6158278 | Wind speed detector actuator A device for switching an electrical signal as a function of wind speed that includes a wind vane, a shaft, an actuation unit, an electrical switch, and a reset unit. The shaft is attached to the wind vane such that the wind acting on the wind vane causes... | 12/12/2000 |
| 5943175 | Combination rear viewing apparatus for hunters and wind gauge A combination rearward viewing and wind gauge comprising a base member having a plurality of mounting holes and being conformable to the shape of a substantially rigid underlying support surface, an elongated shaft for supporting a holder for at least one... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5918277 | Apparatus for measuring directional rainfall or snow Present invention provides an apparatus for measuring directional rainfall or snow incorporating variables of a drainage basin including slope of topography and vertical barriers and direction of wind vector all of which are calibrated to the drainage bas... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5908156 | Snow making tower with wind vane positioning The snow making tower of the present invention includes a vertical ground support pole having its bottom end anchored in the ground surface on a ski slope and a tower support sleeve is coaxially received over the upper end of this ground support pole for ... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5852237 | Apparatus and method for measuring the side slip of a low observable aircraft An apparatus and method for measuring airflow past an aircraft by extending a probe (14) from the aircraft into the airflow with a retraction-extension mechanism (20) when a measurement is desired, and retracting the probe (14) when a measurement is not d... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5811673 | Wind direction indicator A wind direction indicator is disclosed having a rotatable wind vane 1 and a support 10 for connection to the mast of a yacht. The vane 1 is connected to the support 10 by means of a gimbal mechanism 6-9 and a stabilizing weight 4 is connected to the gimb... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5808193 | Water current direction indicator A device designed to visually display water current direction in a body of water. The Water Current Direction Indicator consists of a rigid Indicating Pennant (10) and a Rudder (20) fixed, in the same plane, to a Shaft (30) which is allowed to freely rota... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5734102 | Wind direction indicator and time display device for golf courses A wind direction indicating and time display unit is provided for use at the tee areas of a golf course. The unit wind direction indicating device is mounted on an upper surface of a support structure and extends upwardly therefrom. The wind direction ind... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5464675 | Anemometer fabric An anemometer fabric which changes appearance under aerodynamic stress is disclosed and claimed. The composite fabrics typically include a support fabric with a plurality of dual surfaced tabs overlaying the fabric. The tabs have different colors on each ... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5438865 | Angle of attack sensor A vane-type forward fuselage mounted angle of attack sensor having an internal force relief feature is disclosed. The sensor includes a cam surface having a first portion which defines a segment of a circle, a second portion which defines a curve with a d... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5412982 | Windsock support A mounting tube is arranged to be received in a snug interfitting relationship a support post and is, accordingly, readily detachable from the support post. The mounting tube includes a cup member having a top wall rotatably mounting an L-shaped rod throu... | 05/09/1995 |
| 5355724 | Optically broadcasting wind direction indicator An optically broadcasting wind direction indicator generates flashes of light which are separated by a time interval that is directly proportional to the angle of the wind direction relative to a fixed direction, such as north. An angle/voltage transducer... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5349334 | Wind velocity signalling apparatus A new and improved wind velocity signalling apparatus includes a first wind velocity sensing and signalling assembly which is connected to a support structure (such as a gabled roof) and which senses and signals the occurrence of wind of a predetermined v... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5345818 | Wind driven dynamic manipulator for a wind tunnel A wind driven aerodynamic manipulator is provided for imparting motion to an aerodynamic model located in a wind tunnel. The manipulator comprises a support for supporting an aerodynamic body within a wind tunnel; a first aerodynamic surface affixed to th... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5343743 | Asymmetrical displacement flowmeter An asymmetrical displacement flowmeter comprises a streamlined body or assembly 1 which floats or is submerged in liquid 3 and is subjected to frictional and dynamic pressure forces caused by liquid flow and tilts about axis 9 near the leading end of the ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5337601 | Method and apparatus for measuring pressure in a sealed well using a differential transducer A system and method are disclosed for measuring pressure in a sealed well using a differential transducer. A differential transducer is employed in a number of applications to measure either the pressure in the upper portion of a well or the level of liqu... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5319967 | Wind speed indicator The present invention comprises a wind speed indicating device wherein a plurality of panels of flexible fabric are attached to a vertically disposable holding component. Each panel of flexible material is heavier or more wind resistant than the one above... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5291778 | Hunting wind direction indicator An indicator member is arranged for mounting to a barrel portion of a hunting rifle or to an interior surface of a hunting archery bow to include a boss mounting a filament, wherein the filament indicates wind orientation preventing hunter positioning to ... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5135220 | Golf ball position marker apparatus A golf ball position indicator device includes a ferrous metallic disc mounted to a ferrous metallic housing. The housing is mounted fixedly to a flexible elongate web, including a clasp arrangement to secure the web about a golfer's wrist, wherein the ma... | 08/04/1992 |
