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Class 33/263 - Structurally installed


Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Device installed in or mounted upon a device performing
No. of patents: 53
Last issue date: 11/15/2011


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8056245Method and apparatus for aligning collimated light beams
An optical bench configured to hold two or more sources of collimated light utilizes prisms that when rotated generate rings of possible angular directions of light that overlap at one or more locations at which the two or more beams are coaligned. ...
11/15/2011
7984557Laser-guided positioning device
A positioning device for enabling a user to accurately position the outermost end of an extendable member, such as an extension ladder, relative to a fixed, elevated position. The device includes laser light sources that provide angularly disposed laser light beams ...
07/26/2011
7874077Device for determining the inclination of a tool, such as an electric drill
The device (12) comprises a laser (14) which is attached to the tool (2). During operation a laser beam (16) is emitted onto an optical lens (20) which is of cylindrical shape. The lens (20) is suspended to swivel freely, e....
01/25/2011
7814668Eye alignment assembly
An eye alignment assembly for aligning a tool with a user. The eye alignment assembly is mounted to the tool. The eye alignment assembly includes a sight point of an optical fiber positioned a distance behind an alignment indicia on a lens. An adjustment system is p...
10/19/2010
7430808Laser alignment device for drilling machine
A laser alignment device includes a base adapted to be installed in a drilling machine above the worktable of the drilling machine. The base has two through holes, a first laser module mounted in one through hole and operable to emit a first laser beam, a second las...
10/07/2008
7369916Drill 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
7359762Measurement 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
7290474System 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
7252596Putter alignment device
A golf club alignment device, especially for use with a putter, the device comprising a viewer which removably and adjustably attaches to the shaft of a club. The device provides for viewing downwardly to see the target which is horizontally distant from the user, t...
08/07/2007
7243440Gauge 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
7181855Methods and devices for enhancing intensity of on-surface lines cast by laser line projectors or the like
Given a situation where a projected laser line appears to have terminated or faded as it intersects with a work-surface (e.g., a wall), a fan-out redirecting means is used to capture and redirect energy radiating above and parallel to, or radiating away from the giv...
02/27/2007
7147194Serving terminal illuminator
Exemplary embodiments of a hanging tool support assembly provide a portable, adjustable support to hold and/or position a tool, such as a flashlight. For example, the hanging tool support assembly may hang or otherwise suspend from a support line proximate to a work...
12/12/2006
7146739Laser-guiding coordination device for a drilling machine
A laser-guiding coordination device for a drilling machine has a C-base, two laser-line projectors oppositely and adjustably embedded inside the C-base. Each laser-line projector has a first adjuster, a second adjuster perpendicularly and rotatably mounted inside th...
12/12/2006
7137327Riving 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
7024780Method and device for determining the rectilinearity of guide rails
A method and a device for determining the rectilinearity of guide rails wherein a guide rail is oriented substantially parallel to a reference axis. At least one light beam is emitted along the reference axis by a light source and is detected by a light detector. Wh...
04/11/2006
7014566Golf putter
A hard rubber plate forms a striking surface that covers most of a front face of a body of a club head of a putter. The thickness of the plate prevents an uncovered edge of the front face from striking a golf ball. The front face has an arcuate shape that indicates ...
03/21/2006
6862813Laser archery bow sight
An archery laser bow sight (10) for a bow (11) having a forwardly extending stabilizing bar (17) is provided having a laser (22) and a mounting system (21) for mounting the laser (22) to the stabilizing bar (17). The ...
03/08/2005
6754968Aiming apparatus for a slingshot
An aiming apparatus for a slingshot. The aiming apparatus comprises a light projecting device adapted to project a light beam. A mounting apparatus is adapted to support the light projecting device on the slingshot and disposes the light projecting device with the l...
06/29/2004
6732439Wall form aligning tool
A wall form aligning tool includes a tool for determining a straight line along which wall forms may be constructed. Inner wall forms are positioned between a pair of corner wall forms. The device comprises a target attachment for selective attachment to one of the ...
05/11/2004
6718644System for aligning a hub/mast with a soffit penetration point and method of using same
A system for aligning a hub/mast with a soffit penetration point uses an insert that is similar in shape to a terminal adapter that is threadably received within a hub of a meter base. An opening within the insert receives a laser such that when the insert is receiv...
04/13/2004
6679011Building panel as a covering for building surfaces and method of applying
Building panels are provided, for applying panels, such as siding, roofing or the like to studs, to roofing rafters, or the like, wherein indicia is provided along a panel, giving spaced-apart markings, for guiding one who is applying panels to a building...
01/20/2004
6651350Orbiting sight especially for archery
Orbiting sight includes a pivotable sight-mounting member; and, attached in a pivoting relationship to said member, a sighting unit. The sighting unit can remain positioned in a fixed orientation in relation to an axis. The orbiting sight can be attached ...
11/25/2003
6571482Sighting device for projectile type weapons for operation in day and night
The subject invention pertains to a method of sighting and a sighting apparatus which can operate during the day and/or night. The subject device can be used on projectile type weapons such as guns and archery products. The subject method and device can b...
06/03/2003
6401347Laterally translatable archery bow sight mount
An adjustable mount is provided for mounting a bow sight to an arm extending from an archery bow to allow the sight to be moved in two generally perpendicular axes. The mount includes a first slide mounted to the arm and a second slide slideable along the...
06/11/2002
6385855Sighting device for projectile type weapons for operation in day and night
The subject invention pertains to a method of sighting and a sighting apparatus which can operate during the day and/or night. The subject device can be used on projectile type weapons such as guns and archery products. The subject method and device can b...
05/14/2002
6301997Positioning device for power-driven fastener
A positioning device for a power tool. A tool, such as a drywall screw gun, is equipped with a projector which projects two light rays, which form a "V." The axis of a screw driven by the gun lies in the plane of the "V," as by bisecting the "V." If the t...
10/16/2001
6295738Chain saw measuring device
Chain saws and similar wood cutting equipment are equipped with a measuring device that permits accurate cutting of multiple pieces of equal length. The device is a non-expanding beam of focused light directed away from the saw at an angle relative to the...
10/02/2001
6178650Trailer hitch positioning system
A trailer hitch positioning system that provides a visual and an audible indication to a vehicle driver of the position of the trailer ball with respect to the tongue of the trailer. The trailer hitch positioning system includes a pinpoint light source as...
01/30/2001
6168181Trailer alignment backing aid for vehicles
A trailer alignment backing aid for vehicles that includes a target sticker and a hitch ball attachable aiming tube assembly. The target sticker has aiming indicia provided on a front surface thereof and an adhesive covered back surface having a peel off ...
01/02/2001
5890299View angle correction for accurate color on liquid crystal displays
A visual display with an alignment structure for visually determining a correct display angle and lateral displacement, top to bottom and left to right, for accurate color viewing. A first fixed pattern is located on a surface near a border of the display...
04/06/1999
5883861Timepiece associated with a compass and a sighting device
The timepiece (42) includes within the case (44) an electronic compass and a sighting device formed of two sighting marks (14, 15) arranged in the upper portion of the case (44) diametrically opposite each other and defining a reference axis of the case (...
03/16/1999
5791058Infrastructure inspection method
A method of determining whether a structure such as a bridge has been severely damaged by an earthquake or other disturbance such as a flood. The method is designed to be carried out by unsophisticated persons immediately after such disturbance so that un...
08/11/1998
5640777Golf club with optical alignment system
An alignment system and method of use provide significant improvement in the accuracy of a golf stroke or putt. The alignment system may be incorporated into or attached to the head or shaft of a golf club such as a putter or a chipper. One component of t...
06/24/1997
5461796Gunsight device for rotating-wing aircraft
A gunsight device for a rotating-wing aircraft having a hollow rotor hub (1), on which there are radially mounted blades constituting said rotating wing, and which is connected to the main transmission box (2) by a drive shaft coaxial with the rotor of th...
10/31/1995
5450909Grade determining method and apparatus
A method and apparatus for determining the degree of grade ( slope ) upon which an earth moving machine is operating wherein a movable sighting device is mounted on the machine in such manner that the forces of gravity cause the device to move such that a...
09/19/1995
5171152Training device for batters and golfers
A training device for encouraging proper body characteristics during the striking of a ball, such as a baseball or a golf ball. In particular, the training device encourages immobility of the head during ball striking and swinging, and also aids in attain...
12/15/1992
5052112Drill guide and support therefor
An optical drill guide and a drill guide support for electric hand drills. The drill guide consists of a front sight aperture framed with a light color and a rear sight aperture formed by a translucent ring. The line of sight through the guide is arranged...
10/01/1991
4984371Chain saw log gauge for obtaining firewood logs of uniform length
A log gauge for a chain saw is provided which enables an operator to repeatedly cut approximately equal lengths of firewood logs with only a minimal amount of effort being required to visually measure the logs. This accomplished by a mirror that is affixe...
01/15/1991
4932777Electro-optical spin measurement system
An electro-optical spin measurement system for a spin model in a spin tunnel includes a radio controlled receiver/transmitter, targets located on the spin model, optical receivers mounted around the perimeter of the spin tunnel and the base of the spin tu...
06/12/1990
4907881Precision alignment device
Apparatus for providing automatic alignment of beam devices having an associated structure for directing, collimating, focusing, reflecting, or otherwise modifying the main beam. A reference laser is attached to the structure enclosing the main beam produ...
03/13/1990
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