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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8347515 | External-coupled electronic angle measurement apparatus The present invention proposes an external-coupled electronic angle measurement apparatus including a housing, a display element, an angle detection system and a coupling portion. The housing is movable through the coupling portion to fasten the external-coupled ele... | 01/08/2013 |
| 7752763 | Electric drill An electric drill having a function for preventing drilling of unexpected oblique hole. Further in the electric drill, when the direction of drilling is displaced in drilling work using the electric drill, it is sensed automatically to stop the drilling. The electri... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7650699 | Electric drill An electric drill having a function for preventing drilling of unexpected oblique hole. Further, in the electric drill, when the direction of drilling is displaced in drilling work using the electric drill, it is sensed automatically to stop the drilling. The electr... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7506453 | Method and apparatus for orienting a hand tool Disclosed herein is a device that relates to orientation of a hand tool. The device comprising, a housing of the orientation device, at least one direction sensor attached to the housing, at least one alarm in operable communication with the at least one direction s... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7444755 | Telescopic system with digital compass A telescopic system is provided and has a digital compass and a gimbal mechanism. The gimbal mechanism is formed of first and second gimbal suspension members and a base table side supporting member. The digital compass is held placed on the gimbal mechanism. The fi... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7331113 | Tool alignment device Disclosed is a tool alignment device that aids the operator in positioning a hand tool such as a drill or driver perpendicular, parallel or a specific angle to the target surface. Importantly, the operator can observe the device an omni-directional line-of-sight. Th... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7269920 | Weapon sight with ballistics information persistence A device can be supported on a weapon, and has a range portion that specifies a range to a target, a sensor portion that provides sensor information representing an orientation of the device; and a sight that facilitates weapon orientation in preparation to fire the... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7225578 | Aiming sight having fixed light emitting diode (LED) array and rotatable collimator An aiming sight includes a controller, a power supply, an LED array, and a collimator. The power supply powers the LEDs to turn-on and turn-off, and powers the collimator to rotate. The collimator rotates to different rotational positions while the controller, the p... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7190278 | Asset tag with event detection capabilities Described herein are a transient event detector comprising electrical circuitry suitable to detect a transient event, and a container having a wall with at least two electrically conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the electrical circuitry, each o... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182148 | Tool with motion and orientation indicators A tool has a housing; a display unit attached to the housing; and a motion detection unit operably coupled to the housing and to the display unit, wherein the motion detection unit is configured to detect linear and rotational motion of the housing, to generate a fi... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7171776 | Weapon sight having analog on-target indicators A device has structure that can support the device on a weapon, and a range portion that specifies a range to a target. A sensor portion provides sensor information representing an orientation of the device, and an electronic control portion is responsive to sensor ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168175 | Decorative frame molding A decorative frame molding includes a generally rectangular structure having a top, a bottom, a right side, a left side, a front side, and a back side. A recess is formed along the back side of the structure within which an adhesive may be placed in order to mount t... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7154406 | Power tool level indicator A power tool includes a leveling mechanism that determines horizontal or vertical planes of the power tool. The leveling mechanism has a housing with a cavity in the housing. A rotating member is in the housing. The rotating member moves in the cavity such that the ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150587 | Hand-held tool containing a removably attachable object sensor A hand-held power tool having a housing and a removably attachable portion. The removably attachable portion, which comprises an object sensor to detect studs hidden behind walls, electrical lines, and other materials, is readily accessible to tradesmen. A level may... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147570 | Method for fitting golf clubs A method is disclosed for effectively guiding golfers and/or their fitting professionals toward the selection of a particular wood-type golf club that is optimally matched or fitted to each golfer's particular swing characteristics, the selection being made from a s... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7070366 | Drill stand for a core drilling machine A drill stand for a core drilling machine (1) for driving an annular core bit (2) rotatable about a rotational axis (A) has a base plate formed of a post plate (3) and a vacuum plate (6) securable with each other with a possibility of dis... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7069662 | Drill level indicator A power tool includes a leveling device which includes a rotatable member which seeks an equilibrium position which corresponds to a level position. A rotating device includes a member which enables passage of a beam. An electrical circuit which includes an emitting... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7036235 | Vertical alignment device A vertical alignment device (10) between a downwardly extending upper spindle (12) on an upper mounting plate (14) of an upper pivot assembly (16) in a head jamb (18) and an upwardly extending lower spindle (20) on a lower m... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6979155 | Hand-held power tool having a detecting device A hand-held power tool having a housing and an open top tray attached thereto is disclosed. The open top tray is oriented generally perpendicular to a handle axis for carrying small magnetic objects therein. Additionally, the tray is provided with a magnetic portion... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971181 | Digital display compass for mounting on vehicle rear view mirror A digital display compass for mounting on vehicle rear view mirrors, including a direction sensor module generating signals corresponding to a direction that it is facing attached to the inside of the vehicle windshield, an electronic housing attached to the back si... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969057 | Method and apparatus for adjusting and positioning air caps A device and a method are provided for positioning an air cap of a pneumatically aided atomizer. The air cap has air horns extending from its face to provide flows of air to aid in atomizing and shaping the atomized particle stream. The method and apparatus contempl... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6963284 | Level for indicating object tilt along user line of sight A level apparatus for indicating the orientation relative to vertical of a surface of an object extending along a user line of sight, including a fluid vessel containing an indicator fluid including a liquid and having a fluid surface, the fluid vessel having a vess... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6904688 | Sight protective cover system A sight protective cover system adapted for a target sight including a protective cover. The protective cover being a body having at least two L-shaped slots. Also, including a mounting section which has a protective cover insert extending outward from the mounting ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6898860 | Auxiliary handle with a laser alignment device for drills An auxiliary handle with a laser alignment device for drills comprises a grip portion for grasping, an opened collar which can be engaged with shoulder of the drill, and a clamp means for locking or loosing the opened collar. The auxiliary handle also comprises a fi... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6886287 | Scope adjustment method and apparatus A rifle scope system allows adjustment of the scope while a shooter maintains the shooting posture and the scope sight picture. The scope system comprises an adjustment system comprising an electromechanical mechanism that responds to a signal from a remote controll... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6810596 | Drill level indicator A power tool includes a leveling device which includes a rotatable member which seeks an equilibrium position which corresponds to a level position. A rotating device includes a member which enables passage of a beam. An electrical circuit which includes an emitting... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6694631 | Alignment device utilizing components responsive to gravity A level indicator utilizing an alignment device, together with a power tool utilizing such a level indicator to determine when such a tool is held in a horizontal or vertical plane. An alignment device (10) has a first component part (12) with an arcuate ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6678961 | Combined chalk line and articulated level device A combined chalk line and articulated level device (10) including a base member (20) having an enlarged vertical mounting face (22) that is fixedly connected to a conventional chalk line dispensing member (30) having a quantity of chalk line (31) that is ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6668417 | Handle systems for hand floats A hand float for forming a concrete slab. The hand float comprises a substantially rectangular float member, a handle member, first and second screw members that attach the handle member to the float member, and a leveling device attached to the handle me... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6568021 | Trowel with levels A trowel includes a series of levels embedded in the handle for measuring the inclination of a surface being finished. The trowel includes a flat base plate, with a handle having two ends each secured to the plate to define a grip area therebetween. This ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6553677 | Combination square A combination square including a body including two opposing members, each having a plurality of straightedged surfaces, and a clamping element adapted to clamp the opposing members together, the opposing members defining a recess therebetween for receivi... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6505408 | Leveling trowel A leveling trowel for ensuring a level surface when using a trowel. The leveling trowel includes a plate having a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge. The plate is rigid and has a generally rectangular shape. A handle member is securely at... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6499219 | Electric hand drill system An electric hand drill system comprises a hand held electric drill containing a motor. A coupling ring with a radial slot is formed with an interior bearing surface positionable in contact with a recipient surface on the drill. A handle is in a cup-shaped... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6434842 | Rasping level The invention is a new building tool for leveling a flat surface while removing irregularities in the surface by sanding. The tool, named a "rasping level," integrates into one instrument the functions of leveling and sanding a surface. The rasping level ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6385133 | Electronic apparatus with azimuth meter and azimuth measuring method in this electronic apparatus An electronic apparatus with an azimuth meter is capable of measuring an accurate azimuth and is made small even if one or a plurality of magnetized members for generating a magnetic field exists. Magnetic screen is provided for shielding an azimuth senso... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6345448 | Combination protractor/chalk line device In a preferred embodiment, a combination protractor/chalk line device, including: a housing; a chalk line string disposed in the housing and withdrawable from the housing at a first end of the housing; a manually graspable handle loosely attached to the h... | 02/12/2002 |
| 6256901 | Measuring tape A measuring tape comprises a housing in which a pivot is disposed for mounting a reel. A tape blade is releasably wound on the reel such that the tape blade can be pulled out of an opening of the housing. The bottom of the housing is provided with an acti... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6237242 | Microradian adjustment assembly An assembly for providing microradian adjustment of the alignment of objects such as optical devices is disclosed. The microradian adjustment assembly is comprised of a mounting plate suitable for mounting an object and a torque adjustment assembly. A cir... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6237236 | Bore sighting apparatus, system, and method An apparatus, system, and method for bore sighting a gun. A hollow shell casing is attached to a single light source and then placed in the breech of a gun. Light is projected from the gun onto a pre-calibrated target. The user is then able to adjust the ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 5887355 | Attachment for a power saw to make plumb cuts A level indicator attachment for a power hand tool to indicate the angle of inclination of the tool for making cuts at a predetermined angle. In a preferred embodiment, the level indicator comprises a circular bubble level adjustably positioned in a housi... | 03/30/1999 |
