Class 33/228 - Process

Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Method.
No. of patents: 93
Last issue date: 08/30/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8006394	Apparatus, method and system of precise identification of multiple points distributed throughout an area A method of laying out a grid of points across an area comprises designating a starting reference point; projecting with the laser beam a first reference line intersecting the first reference point and extending in a first direction relative to the area; designating...	08/30/2011
7979993	Apparatus, method, and system of precise identification of multiple points distributed throughout an area A method of laying out a grid of points across an area comprises designating a starting reference point; projecting with the laser beam a first reference line intersecting the first reference point and extending in a first direction relative to the area; designating...	07/19/2011
7810245	Levelling bench arrangement, set of accessories for a levelling bench arrangement, and method for preparation of a levelling bench for a particular vehicle model A levelling bench arrangement comprises a levelling bench (1), a structure (3, 5) releasably fastenable to the levelling bench, and a plurality of fixture devices (7) releasably mountable at the structure, where the fixture devices define certai...	10/12/2010
7356936	Apparatus and method for measuring coating accumulations in a spray booth A method and apparatus are provided for viewing an object (such as a coating overspray accumulation) disposed in a difficult to view area (such as the underside of a lower trough or weir of a cleaning apparatus) and for measuring a distance between first and second ...	04/15/2008
7310904	Method and means for adjusting the scope of a firearm A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurali...	12/25/2007
7312871	Method and apparatus for alignment of components A method and apparatus for measuring the relative positions of first and second components, comprising: mounting first and second measurement units on respective housings forming part of each component and which are rotatably arranged and infinitely adjustable there...	12/25/2007
7296359	Laser alignment system and method Provided is a device/method of alignment of a laser's beam with the laser's support system so that the beam is substantially parallel in a chosen direction with respect to a reference line on the laser's support system. ...	11/20/2007
7269908	Tool for projecting a visually perceptible plumb line from a proposed location of a fire sprinkler head on a suspended ceiling and method of using A tool for projecting a visually perceptible plumb line extending from a proposed location of a fire sprinkler head on a suspended ceiling. The tool includes a base and a self-leveling laser. The base is configured and arranged to supportably engage the support beam...	09/18/2007
7255035	Weaponry camera sight The weaponry camera sight has a digital electronic display of the sight picture for the shooter. The display may be magnified as desired, thereby eliminating need for a scope sight. The device may also include a range finding device, with range information being pro...	08/14/2007
7251899	Prism pole A direct reading prism pole has a tubular housing having an open top, a flange at the open top, a conical bottom portion for wedging the tubular housing into ground soil, a height-adjusting rod partially inserted into the tubular housing by a friction fit, a lip pos...	08/07/2007
7242465	Device and process for quantitative assessment of the orientation of two machines relative to one another A device for quantitative assessment of the orientation of two machines relative to one another has auxiliary devices in the form of extenders or holding devices (40, 50) on which displacement and/or mounting of light transmitting or receiving devices (44,...	07/10/2007
7237468	Projectile firing device The invention relates to a projectile firing device used on a platform and comprising at least two tubes integral with a base. This device is characterized in that the base is mounted able to swivel on a turret around a first, substantially horizontal axis, s...	07/03/2007
7222430	Object locator sight An object locator sight aiding a first person to communicate the location of a distant object to a second person provides a laterally elongate base, carrying upstanding forward and spacedly adjacent rearward panels. The forward panel is perpendicular to the base and...	05/29/2007
7216437	Field aiming light fixtures by using imprinted ring on fixture lens An apparatus and method for checking alignment of a lighting fixture comprising a lighting fixture with a housing, reflective surface in the housing, light source in the housing, and a glass lens over an opening into the housing. A marking or indicia is placed on th...	05/15/2007
7206716	Wheel alignment with surface-oriented runout determination Methods and systems for measuring and calculating wheel alignment angles are disclosed. The measuring methods include mitigating alignment error by compensating for wheel runout, and further include measuring wheel runout while the wheel maintains contact with an al...	04/17/2007
7200946	Alignment apparatus An alignment apparatus includes a central leg element and one or more secondary support leg elements in operative communication with the central leg element for providing support thereto. A sighting device rotatably attached to the central leg element includes an op...	04/10/2007
7197829	Laser guided celestial identification device Disclosed is a celestial identification device. According to some embodiments, the device includes a housing, a positioning sensor, and a light generator structured to generate an indicator beam that can be pointed at celestial objects. The positioning sensor can in...	04/03/2007
7190439	Direct reading stadia rod for use with laser level A direct-reading stadia rod includes a flexible tape and a sensing head that is movable therealong. The sensing head includes a keyboard, a movement sensor, a laser beam receiver, and a display. The rod is calibrated with a benchmark elevation by placing the base of...	03/13/2007
7185438	Method and apparatus for determining vehicle wheel geometry The invention is a method of determining the geometry of a wheel of a vehicle and/or the geometry of the associated support or drive structure. In one embodiment, a gauge includes caster and camber vials or an electro-mechanical sensor for outputting caster and camb...	03/06/2007
7181856	Laser measurement system A laser measurement system indicates the difference between an actual position of a vehicle frame reference point on a vehicle frame and a normal position employing a rotating laser scanner; an electro-optical detector and a host computer. A positioning arrangement ...	02/27/2007
7162919	Blast pressure gauge Blast pressure gauges and methods for detecting blast pressure during a blast test. The gauges operate independently of power sources, are portable, and are used in harsh environments including test ranges. Each embodiment is constructed to detect blast pressures as...	01/16/2007
7162825	Method and means for adjusting the scope of a firearm A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria including: a plurality of division of minute of angle for a scope, a plurali...	01/16/2007
7145647	Measurement of spatial coordinates A system for measurement of spatial coordinates comprising a probing tool and a main measuring unit, wherein said probing tool comprises a reflective object element, observation mechanism located in a known position and orientation relative to said reflective object...	12/05/2006
7100293	Laser alignment tool adapter An adapter providing increased versatility to a laser alignment tool is disclosed. Accessories of the adapter are disclosed for use with a laser alignment tool which may or may not be self-leveling. The accessories include one or more laser reference diffraction ele...	09/05/2006
7086163	Method and remote-controlled reflector device for layout axis lines during construction of a building in the absence of direct line of sight A method and remote-controlled reflector device for layout reference and axis lines is provided for use preferably in high building construction industry. The reflector device includes a mirror capable of rotating about its horizontal and vertical axes as controlled...	08/08/2006
7065917	Rifle bore periscope A periscope device specifically adapted to fit in the breach of a firearm. Using a housing equipped with at least a pair of mirrors in parallel relation to one another, a user can look down the barrel of his or her firearm. This is especially useful for checking the...	06/27/2006
7042561	Device and method for alignment The present invention refers to a system and a device (10) for alignment of at least one alignable plane with reference to at least one reference plane. The device includes a main part (11), a light source (18) and a number of contact points (	05/09/2006
7040029	Method for detection of vehicle movement during wheel alignment measurement A method for use with a vehicle wheel alignment system to detect vehicle roll or elevation change during a vehicle wheel alignment procedure requires the steps of observing individual vehicle wheels, and detecting a substantially simultaneous changes in position or ...	05/09/2006
6968625	Device and method for alignment of components The invention relates to a device for alignment of a first component (1; 25) and a second component (2; 26) in a predetermined relation to each other, comprising first measuring unit (7; 7′; 7″) arranged to be mounted on said first component...	11/29/2005
6915582	Alignment structure The alignment of two pieces of machinery is achieved so that centerlines of rotating shafts of each piece are in-line. The methods and systems include a) rotating a shaft on a first unit, the first unit including a laser holder assembly for projecting a light source...	07/12/2005
6902329	Method and apparatus for the integration of parallel optical transceiver package A tool and method for the alignment and placement of optoelectronic devices with attached fiber optic connectors onto the electronic interface substrate of a parallel optical transceiver package. The optoelectronic devices are connected to the substrate through a fl...	06/07/2005
6796040	Line laser device A line laser device, comprising a light source for emitting a laser beam, a light emitting unit having optical means for projecting the laser beam from the light source in fan-like shape, an optical member arranged on the fan-shaped laser beam and for forming a spot...	09/28/2004
6760974	Height determining instrument for poured floors, and method A height indicating instrument useful for preparing flat and level cementitious floors over an uneven sub floor. The instrument includes first and second rod assemblies, the first having a foot engagable with the surface of a sub floor and the second assembly operat...	07/13/2004
6679609	Laser beam irradiation device A laser beam irradiation device, comprising a light source for emitting a laser beam, a cylindrical lens, an optical system for entering the laser beam to the cylindrical lens perpendicularly with respect to a center line of the cylindrical lens, and a lu...	01/20/2004
6501536	Method and apparatus for determining the location of an occupant of a vehicle A method and apparatus for use in locating the eyes of a vehicle driver or passenger in a vehicle for controlling vehicle systems including the positioning of vehicle sideview mirrors in relation to the driver's eyes to maximize the view of traffic on eit...	12/31/2002
6317980	Laser jigging system for assembly of trusses and method of use A method of constructing trusses includes providing a laser jigging system that projects the location of the jigging hardware so that an operator can easily, quickly, and precisely position the jigging hardware on the work-surface prior to positioning any...	11/20/2001
6170163	Method of assembling components of an assembly using a laser image system A method of assembling components of an assembly, such as the components of a truss, using a laser imaging system in combination with assembly jigs. The jigs may be slidably mounted on an assembly table wherein the jigs include laser alignment indicia on ...	01/09/2001
6073353	Laser leveling device The present invention provides a laser leveling device, which comprises a light emitting unit for irradiating a laser beam, a rotating unit for rotating the laser beam for scanning, and a means for turning off the scanning laser beam so that a spotlike is...	06/13/2000
6014814	Method and tool for determining on a vehicle, especially an aircraft, the harmonization error of an equipment item The present invention relates to a method and tool for determining on a vehicle (V), especially an aircraft, the harmonization error of an on board equipment item (1) with respect to a vehicle reference frame (Rv). According to the invention, the tool com...	01/18/2000
5819424	Laser leveling device The present invention provides a laser leveling device, which comprises a light emitting unit for irradiating a laser beam, a rotating unit for rotating the laser beam for scanning, and a means for turning off the scanning laser beam so that a spotlike is...	10/13/1998

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