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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861429 | Thickness gauge A thickness gauge (10) includes a main body (12), a plurality of measuring portions (14) defined along an edge of the main body (12), each measuring portion (14) having a different height, and a numerical pattern corresponding to t... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7607237 | Nut and bolt sizing tool A tool for nut or bolt sizing, the tool comprising a plurality of relatively thin finger members, at least some of the finger members being provided with a measuring slot or notch which can be used to determine the size of the nut or bolt, and identification means b... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7603787 | Mail measurement apparatus and method A mail measurement apparatus in the form of a generally rectangular prism having four sides and front and back surfaces. At least one of the sides includes an indentation with a specific depth and a specific breadth. When the side is placed against a flat surface, t... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7430811 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the t... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7363927 | Removable blood vessel occlusion device A blood vessel occluding device including a plug and an insertion device to temporarily occlude a blood vessel. In one embodiment, the plug has an axially symmetric shape and is made of a biocompatible material such as Silicone. The plug is inserted axially into the... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7356938 | Bore gauge apparatus for use in reconditioning articulated connector An apparatus for measuring a reconditioned portion of an articulated connector engaged in a reconditioning fixture while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The gauge is a generally cylindrical arc with an inner side and outer side. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7278430 | Blood vessel occlusion device A blood vessel occluding device including a plug and an insertion means to permanently occlude a blood vessel. In one embodiment, the plug has a tapered shape and is made of a biocompatible material such as Silicone. The plug is inserted axially into the blood vesse... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278999 | Opthalmic surgery device The present invention relates to an ophthalmic surgery device comprising a handle presenting, at one of its ends, a first active part and, at the other of its ends, a second active part, characterized in that removable protection means are associated with at least o... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7194817 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the t... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188430 | Continuously variable transmission belt inspection device An inspection device designed for a large number of consecutively attached metal elements punched and processed into a specified shape and for inspecting clearance between said metal elements of a continuously variable transmission belt which are assembled to suppor... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7171758 | Tool setting apparatus for use in reconditioning of articulated connector An apparatus is disclosed for measuring the extension of a cutting tool from a boring bar used to semi-automatically recondition an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car. The apparatus is a generally c-shaped base member ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172562 | System, method and apparatus for locating, measuring and evaluating the enlargement of a foramen A system, apparatus, and method for locating, measuring and evaluating the enlargement of a foramen are provided. An instrument has a handle, an angled region, and a tip to be inserted into the foramen. An instrument can be pressed onto the foramen to determine its ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7155958 | Hole diameter measurement Methods of measuring the amount of wear at a hole. In a first embodiment, the method includes measuring a first diameter of the hole at a portion of the hole wall that is subject to wear and measuring a second diameter of the hole at a portion of the wall not subjec... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7143522 | Drop-in bore gauge apparatus for female articulated connector An apparatus for measuring wear and specified dimensions and aiding in the method of reconditioning of articulated connectors is disclosed. The apparatus is a drop-in bore gauge with a handle, a flange and at least one elongated fin for insertion into the bore of th... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7117626 | Magazine feed lips gauge An apparatus for testing a clearance between feed lips of an ammunition magazine includes a generally T-shaped member including a support portion and a measuring portion that is generally perpendicular to the support portion; the measuring portion including first an... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107697 | Measuring point bolt and method of making the bolt Measuring-point bolt including a body having a first end and a second end. The first end has an internal opening adapted to receive a measuring device pin. The second end is adapted connect to a hollow pin of another measuring device. A main internal opening is arra... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7100299 | Installation tool for aerospace fastening system A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing ha... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7080461 | Installation tool for aerospace fastening system A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing ha... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7059062 | Pivot gauge apparatus for measuring male articulated connector An apparatus for measuring the dimensions of an articulated connector for reconditioning while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured to find areas and amounts of wear on portions of the connector. The measurem... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047588 | Tuck point tool A masonry tuck point tool has a plurality of tuck blades pivotally attached at one end. Among the tuck blades is a selected tuck blade that has the desired width of the grout or mortar joint to be formed. There are also at lease one remaining tuck blade. All tuck bl... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7043850 | Transparent measuring device with seam allowance guide A transparent measuring device having a planar structure, a plurality of markings, at least one window, and a seam allowance guide. The planar structure has an upper surface and a lower surface, and the markings are formed on the lower surface of the planar structur... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040032 | Method and device for measuring whether a process kit part meets a prescribed tolerance A go no-go gauge and method for verifying whether a process kit part used within a plasma chamber of a plasma processing tool has accumulated excessive wear or deposits. The gauge includes a component for verifying whether a dimension of a process kit part feature v... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028375 | Attachment of metal and plastic parts of an implement handle A hollow, cylindrical, handle is substantially permanently connected to a end piece by insertion into the distal end of the handle of a first axial section of the end piece and inwardly deforming portions of the handle wall inwardly into indentations formed in the o... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6981332 | Internal weld profile gauge A tool for inspecting and verifying weld beads in a pipeline includes a plate-like structure which has a surface and edges adapted for inspecting and verifying various weld bead attributes. The surface is imprinted with several identification marks, including for ex... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6941668 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking that has a predetermined relationship with the coupling nut when the fitting has been initial... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935038 | Gap gauge An apparatus and method for preventing damage to a chamber wall by a baffle plate in a semiconductor fabrication system during a semiconductor fabrication operation is disclosed herein. An electrostatic chuck is associated with the semiconductor fabrication system. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931744 | Portable brake pad measuring tool A brake pad measuring tool is disclosed and functions to provide a quick visual indicator for determining brake pad wear condition in motor vehicles. The brake pad measuring tool includes a plurality of rigid bars which are attached in a reciprocal and rotatable man... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6904690 | Pipe size identifier and measuring tool A pipe size measuring tool for identifying the pipe configuration, i.e., outer diameter and inner diameter, having a plurality of gauges, each gauge having an open mouth therein. The sizes of the open mouth in each gauge are different from each other. The gauges are... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6901672 | Caliper gauge The caliper gauge has a V-shaped gauge body. The V-shaped gauge body has stepped pairs of measuring surfaces both externally and internally of the V-shaped gage body. The pairs of measuring surfaces are a known distance apart for setting external and internal calipe... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6886267 | Rotor clearance measurement gage A measurement gage includes a base having two scales at opposite site ends of the base for different ranges of measurement. A tapered feeler gage elements projects axially from each of the opposite ends, and a slide bar is movable along the base, with an indicator f... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6845566 | Rotating feeler gage A feeler gage including a pin member having a first end and an opposing end with a gage connected to the opposing end of the pin member. The gage has a first end connected to the pin and a free end projecting past a peripheral dimension of the pin. An indicator is f... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6813842 | Filler gauge with flexible measurement A filler gauge with flexible measurement is disclosed in the invention. The invention provides a filler gauge that is easy to be manufactured and able to lower cost as well as increase scope of measurement. In addition, each single unit of the filler gauge is made o... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6766582 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger tight posi... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6751881 | Deflection gauge dislodging system A deflection gauge dislodging system for performing deflection tests of pipes while permitting the deflection gauge to be readily dislodged from the interior of the pipe should it become stuck in the pipe. The deflection gauge dislodging system includes an elongate ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6748667 | Low profile, one hand go-no-go gage and locator The apparatus forms a combined locating pin and gage for supporting and measuring two pieces of an assembly. The method for using the apparatus includes measuring an opening within each piece of the assembly using the limit gage portion of the apparatus and then loc... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6688017 | Method and apparatus for aligning an extraction electrode to an arc chamber A method for aligning an extraction electrode to an arc chamber of an ion implantation apparatus can be carried out by first providing a calibration tool that is shaped essentially of a flat key that has sections of different widths. The extraction electr... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6640457 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6637121 | Internal weld profile gauge A tool for inspecting and verifying weld beads in a pipeline includes a plate-like structure which has a surface and edges adapted for inspecting and verifying various weld bead attributes. The surface is imprinted with several identification marks, inclu... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6532677 | Measuring apparatus for planer A molded limit gauge for measuring workpiece thicknesses. The limit gauge includes a body having one or more elongate ridges extending longitudinally therealong. Each ridge has a plurality of notches extending laterally through its upper portion. Each not... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6502323 | Intrinsic gauging for tube fittings An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling body that is visually perceptible when the coupling is in a finger... | 01/07/2003 |
