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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7293363 | Dual line protractor for biometric measurements A dual line protractor fixed to a central axis which has two housings, each housing having a spool with retractable lines, the housings and spools being rotatably attached to the central axis. The spools and housings rotate independently of each other on the central... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284334 | Geometrical layout system for establishing dimensions from a fixed point to specifically targeted architectural, structural, mechanical or site locations A geometrical layout tool and method for locating a plurality of target points spaced apart over a particular area from a single reference point located within that area which is defined by the intersection of mutually perpendicular lines. A template placed over the... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7197830 | Alignment quality indicator An alignment tool includes a base, a column, and a ball. The base is manufactured from a material with a high material density and includes a crosshair. The column is machined out of an optical transparent material and is attached to the base. The ball is positioned... | 04/03/2007 |
| 6938355 | Adhesive bead height measuring system An adhesive bead depth or height measuring system includes a base to which a bead of adhesive is applied by a production adhesive applying machine, and a slide gauge which slides over the base. The gauge member has a pair of rails which are separated by a slot, each... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6918189 | Combination layout tool A combination layout tool especially for use in larger building projects that can be used repeatedly to accurately produce different angles and cuts or layouts. The tool is provided with incremental angle slots in radial alignment with a notch in one side edge for p... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6416082 | Book cover and book binding system using the book cover A book cover for binding a book block includes a cover blank, a cover image provided on the cover blank, and an alignment feature associated with the cover blank. The cover image defines an image field of the cover blank and the alignment feature is regis... | 07/09/2002 |
| 5293693 | Vacuum valve design for die casting A method for determining the size of the open area of a vacuum valve for use in a die casting operation is disclosed. The invention determines the size primarily as a function of the total length of the exterior parting lines of the die. Apparatus for pro... | 03/15/1994 |
| 4903412 | Orthopedic pillow and sizing kit therefor An orthopedic pillow having a block made of deformable material, the block having a substantially quadrilateralperimeter, an upper surface of the block having a substantially airfoil-shaped reverse curved surface, and a groove being provided in the upper ... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4823476 | Method and apparatus for measuring physical attributes of a human body Method and apparatus are provided to measure a plurality of physical attributes of a human body in relation to the values of these attributes in a theoretically ideal human body. In one embodiment, by means of a novel proportional panel and measurement gu... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4779347 | Method of determining the shape of a flat fabric pattern for application to a general curved surface A method is disclosed for the determination of the shape of a flat section of fabric prior to application of the fabric to a curved surface.... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4583298 | Auto calibration method suitable for use in electron beam lithography A method of selecting values for parameters in a calibration map used to correct for measurement errors. The locations of points in a grid on an uncalibrated calibration plate are measured for different orientations of the calibration plate. The parameter... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4408848 | Apparatus for indicating a line and for producing and visually displaying an image of a line indicator Line indicating apparatus is provided which is capable of suspending an elongated line indicator whereby it is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to its linear axis, and is rotatable around a second axis which is angularly disposed with re... | 10/11/1983 |
| 4389782 | Determination of the extent of a decubitus ulcer A decubitus ulcer, more commonly referred to by a layman as a bedsore, is brought on by continued pressure of a body area where the overlying skin in the area is poorly padded. The most vulnerable areas are the elbows, tailbone, hips, knees, ankles, heels... | 06/28/1983 |
| 4139933 | Method for fabricating a scanning electron microscope micrometer scale A microscopic length scale typically about 50 μm long and graduated in several intervals ranging from 1 μm to 20 μm. The scale is useful in calibrating the magnification of scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) and other electron imaging instruments. Th... | 02/20/1979 |
| 4104803 | Direction finding device and guidance system A direction finding device employs a magnetic field sensor utilizing a vibrating magnetic reed switch with adjustable magnetic bias to vary the sensitivity or dead band. By sensing magnetic North, it indicates audibly, visually or by nerve stimulus any de... | 08/08/1978 |
| 4090300 | Ornamental fabric A predetermined symmetrical pattern is sewn on a canvas by applying a flexible adhering sheet having printed thereon indications of a gridwork corresponding to the gridwork of the canvas. The flexible sheet is of substantially smaller area than the canvas... | 05/23/1978 |
| 4068381 | Scanning electron microscope micrometer scale and method for fabricating same A microscopic length scale typically about 50 μm long and graduated in veral intervals ranging from 1 μm to 20 μm. The scale is useful in calibrating the magnification of scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) and other electron imaging instruments. The ... | 01/17/1978 |
| 4044470 | Collar locating apparatus A collar locating apparatus is disclosed. It is a wire line tool adapted to be run in a tubing string to count the number of collars and thereby determine depth. It incorporates an elongate body. It has a pair of caliper arms which are spring loaded to fl... | 08/30/1977 |
| 4034986 | Game involving estimation of spatial relationships A board game involving the establishment of spatial relationships and measurement thereof to determine the correctness of the estimation. The establishment of a spatial relationship is accomplished by moving a marker along a rectilinear element and/or mov... | 07/12/1977 |
| 3959885 | Trolling depthometer A trolling depthometer is provided in the form of a small, clip-on device for fastening to the end of a fishing pole. Preferably, the device is made in two parts so it can be readily disassembled and carried in a tackle box.... | 06/01/1976 |
| 3940997 | Apparatus and method for measuring angle of repose There is disclosed a device and method for measuring the angle of repose of a granular material. The device is composed of a rectangular body having an open ended partition dividing the body into two cells. A sample of granular material is placed in one c... | 03/02/1976 |
