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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8028433 | Method and device for measuring the inclination of a roadway The invention is a method and device for measuring the inclination of a roadway using highly precise digital inclinometer and a frame for holding and suspending the digital inclinometer over the width of a lane of traffic. The device and method require a single, and... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7891107 | Gauge for determining angle of sloped ground and method of using same A gauge for determining the angle of sloped ground includes a panel, having a transparent window located in it, which can be held by a user so that the sloped ground can be viewed through the window. The panel has a spatial reference associated with it which allows ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7757406 | Vehicle travel grade indicator (VTGI) A method and device for determining the grade/slope of the road upon which a vehicle is traveling and displaying said grade/slope through a visual display that is adjustable by the driver/operator of said vehicle to his/her convenient sight of vision; wherein such d... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7685729 | Removable grade pin system The removable grade pin system includes a base pin and a removable upper pin. The base pin is a rod that is driven into the ground within the concrete form, typically such that the head of the base pin is approximately two inches below the desired level of concrete.... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7591079 | Gauge for determining angle of sloped ground and method of using same A gauge for determining the angle of sloped ground includes a panel, having a transparent window located in it, which can be held by a user so that the sloped ground can be viewed through the window. The panel has a spatial reference associated with it which allows ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7581329 | Dynamic percent grade measurement device A combination of components for the dynamic measurement of the grade of terrain, including a rocker arm disposed horizontally across a reference structure, a first displacement transducer positioned at the first end of the rocker arm and a second displacement transd... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7430815 | Electromechanical sensing device for detecting distance In a sensing device for detecting the distance of a vehicle or work device from structures that can be sensed mechanically, in particular plant stands, plant rows, soil structures, ploughing furrows or the like, with a rod-shaped, resilient sensing feeler which has ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7401414 | Sensitive ground surface tiltmeter The invention relates to a geoscientific observation technology, especially relates to a ground surface tiltmeter by using microscope for micro measuring. In order to solve the problems such as low reading accuracy and enormous error of the traditional ground surfac... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7366637 | Form measuring instrument A form measuring instrument comprising: a roughness sensor placed on the table, and for outputting measurement data that includes information on the cross-sectional shape; a relative movement mechanism for relatively moving the table and the roughness sensor such th... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7339795 | Structure for fastening a circuit board on a case A structure for fastening a circuit board on a case includes a strut which has one end coupled on the case and other end coupled on the circuit board, and a coupling member which has two distal ends with surfaces not parallel with each other. One distal end is coupl... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7272893 | Rolling electronic length measuring device An electronic measuring device is disclosed which includes a pair of wheels connected to an axle that passes through a drive gear. The drive gear is enmeshed to a second gear which, in turn, is coaxially connected to an encoder disk. The encoder disk has spaced-apar... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7254920 | Tile-leveling device A device for setting and leveling tile is provided that comprises an elongated straight edge. The straight edge includes a horizontal tile support flange and a vertical flange. A support leg is adjustably attached to the vertical flange adjacent each end of the stra... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7152330 | Device and method for monitoring the state of the sub-structure of fixed tracks Device for monitoring the state of the substructure of fixed tracks, especially in the transition region of substructure supporting plates, measuring bolts, which, in vertical recesses, pass freely through the track plate above, being fastened at the ends of the sub... | 12/26/2006 |
| 6782631 | Movable platform for use with surface profiling system A movable platform is provided for use with a surface profiling system. The platform eliminates all errors associated with wheel inconsistencies. A frame is supported above a surface by, among other supports, three supports arranged in a linear alignment that define... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6725553 | Contour measuring device and method The disclosed invention is an improvement on the traditional Measuring Wheel. When the odometry information is combined with two direction sensors and an on-board computer, the instrument is able to perform useful measurements to allow the calculation of an area or ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6711827 | Conduit bending guide A conduit bending guide, where in a preferred embodiment, the guide has a base a member with a first base section and a second base section with means for repositioning of the two base sections with respect to each other, a fastening member for securing of the guide... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6678963 | Plant trimming guide apparatus A plant trimming guide apparatus for creating a pattern from which brushes, shrubs, and trees can be neatly trimmed. The plant trimming guide apparatus includes a support assembly including a plurality of telescoping leg members; and also includes a trimm... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6647636 | Method for measuring road surface longitudinal profile A measurement block 10 which moves longitudinally on a road surface includes disk-shaped first, second, and third rollers 11, 12, and 13 having the same outer diameter with a predetermined spacing set therebetween, a first coupling rod 14 which is mounted... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6618953 | Leveling assembly for setting a vertical prop A leveling assembly for setting a vertical prop is comprised of an inclined surface setting member 20 and a horizontal surface forming member 30. The horizontal surface forming member 30 has a horizontal surface 32 to be adjusted to a horizontal position ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6618954 | Longitudinal profile measuring apparatus A longitudinal profile measuring apparatus including a relative distance meter located on a frame supported by more than two wheels in a row in a direction of a measuring line for measuring relative distance to a target surface, a moving distance meter fo... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6550151 | Contour measuring device and method The disclosed invention is an improvement on the traditional measuring wheel. When the odometry information is combined with two robust attitude sensors and an on-board computer, the instrument is able to perform useful measurements such as the calculatio... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6546792 | Tree volume measurment device The present invention includes tree crown volume measuring devices and measuring systems useful in determining the necessary amount of growth regulator product to be applied to trees near power lines. The present invention also includes measuring methods ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6508008 | Running type road surface shape measuring apparatus A running type road surface shape measuring apparatus for measuring the unevenness and grade of road surface in the longitudinal and transverse directions during running of vehicle comprises a vehicle body (1), on which two running wheels (3, 5) and one m... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6412185 | Tile laying gauge and leveling assembly A tile laying gauge and leveling assembly for preparing a recipient surface for the laying of tiles and for properly positioning the tiles on the recipient surface includes a plurality of elongated side members and a leveling assembly. Each of the side me... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6161429 | Dual path profilograph Apparatus for measuring two parallel spaced surface profiles is disclosed. The apparatus disclosed has dual laterally spaced beams linked to a transport device shown as a trailer that is towable by a motor vehicle. Each beam has a profiling wheel that mea... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6119353 | Method and apparatus for non-contact measuring of the deflection of roads or rails Equipment for non-contact measurement of the deflection of a road (2) comprises a self-propelled vehicle with a load (7) which influences at least one wheel (4), the speed of which is measured in the direction of travel. The equipment further comprises a ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5878502 | Apparatus and method for comparing a grade to a predetermined slope An apparatus for comparing compliance of a grade to a predetermined slope includes a block and a level. The block has at least one notch positioned at a distance from a first end of the block such that when the method of this invention is practiced, a lev... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5829149 | Walking profilometer A profilometer having a beam placement system which includes a beam pivotally connected to a front and a rear foot member. The foot members are spaced along the length of the beam and are arranged to be positioned on a section of pavement. The beam placem... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5799403 | Standoff crown measurement device This invention is a method for remotely obtaining roadway crown point elevation and horizontal location based on projecting a horizontal laser beam configured vertically in either a continuous or discrete manner across the roadway surface at a predetermin... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5774374 | Road surface measuring device and method A light weight, bi-directional, computerized profilograph is disclosed. The bi-directional profilograph includes an odometer for measuring the horizontal movement of the profilograph in either a first direction or a second direction, and a road surface me... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5631732 | Surveyor device This invention is a method for remotely obtaining roadway crown point elevation and horizontal location based on projecting a horizontal laser beam configured vertically in either a continuous or discrete manner across the roadway surface at a predetermin... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5440923 | Drivable slope-sensitive unit for measuring curvature and crossfall of ground surfaces A method and an apparatus for measuring the curvature and the slope of ground surfaces in two different directions are disclosed. Use is made of a drivable slope-sensitive unit which emits electric signals relating to the crossfall, the hilliness, the hor... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5398577 | Method and apparatus for tree felling A method and apparatus for aiming a tree to be felled including a tool for precisely marking a face notch to be cut into a tree trunk, said tool comprising a main body, an aiming rod on the main body, and two pivoting tree-engaging marking arms mounted pi... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5255561 | Apparatus for measuring smoothness An apparatus for determining smoothness of a surface is disclosed. The apparatus has a distance wheel for determining distance travelled along the surface and two laterally spaced inclination sensors which produce signals indicative of inclination of the ... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5187977 | Device for recognition of driving on a grade An apparatus for the recognition of a rising slope is provided in particular for commercial vehicles, such as trucks or busses. The device comprises at least one sensor (1) for the axle load of the rear axle and/or of the front axle, as well as a device (... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5174038 | Method and apparatus for profiling terrain A terrain profiling apparatus for quick and inexpensive profiling of relatively large areas of ground. A prime mover pulls a sled across a terrain to be profiled. A gyroscope on the sled indicates slope and a measuring device records distances moved. Slop... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5107598 | Surface profiler A surface profiling apparatus comprises a vehicle with a body having ground engaging wheels for supporting the body. An arm is pivotally mounted on the body at one end of the arm and a sensing wheel is rotatably connected to the arm at the other end there... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5068970 | Apparatus for facilitating roadway grade measurements An apparatus for facilitating measurement of street grades from a top of curb (TC) planar line by a single person, including a pair of hook units, each having a rigid frame structure forming a top segment for resting on a top surface of a respective curb ... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5065618 | Method and apparatus for determining terrain surface profiles A method and apparatus for use in measuring the physical profile of a road surface and a methodology for frequency domain representation of the profile is disclosed. Force transducers and accelerometers are incorporated at each of the four wheels of a veh... | 11/19/1991 |
| 4970800 | Method and apparatus for grading and measuring a surface having a curved profile Apparatus is disclosed for grading and measuring surfaces such as roadbeds which have curved and inclined profiles which may have different shapes in successive transverse sections of the roadbed. A blade and screw cutter are supported by a frame which ex... | 11/20/1990 |
