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Class 33/531 - Taper


Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Subject matter wherein the contact member gauges an object
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 04/15/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7356938Bore 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
7350308Sleeve cone angle measurement system
For repeatably and accurately measuring characteristics of workpieces, such angle of taper of a conical cavity defined by a workpiece, examples may include a system having a stage movable in predictable and repeatable increments, and a compliancy fixture. The compli...
04/01/2008
7155958Hole 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
7115383Assays for amphetamine and methamphetamine
Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed. The compounds disclosed comprise an amphetamine moiety and a methamphetamine moiety linked together by a first linking group. A second linking group depends from the first linking group and comprises a functional group. ...
10/03/2006
7100298Step and gap measuring instrument
A contact block (31) is provided with a flat face portion (311A) parallel with the axis of a spindle (12) and a conical face portion (311B) that comes closer to the flat face portion (311A) along the axial direction of the spindle ...
09/05/2006
7065897Fastener grip length selector
A fastener grip length selector includes a housing having a first section and a second section, and a gauge fitted with the second section of the housing and including a spindle that reaches into the first section of the housing. The fastener grip length selector en...
06/27/2006
7037669Assays for amphetamine and methamphetamine using stereospecific reagents
Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed. Enzyme conjugates of Formula I may be employed in assays for the determination of an amphetamine and/or a methamphetamine. Immunogenic conjugates of Formula I may be employed to prepare antibodies for an amphetamine and/...
05/02/2006
7022492Ecstasy haptens and immunogens
Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed. Enzyme conjugates of Formula I are employed in assays for the determination of an methylenedioxyamphetamine, a methylene-dioxyethamphetamine, and/or a methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Immunogenic conjugates of Formula I ar...
04/04/2006
6959497Device for recording the angle of rotation between two components
The invention relates to a device for detecting the angle of rotation between two components (1, 2), which are rotatably interconnected via a pin (3). Said device comprises an angle sensor (5), which is directly or indirectly connected to one of...
11/01/2005
6907932Control pod latchdown mechanism
A latchdown mechanism 11 latches a control pod 10 to a lower mounting plate 14 of a subsea tree. A receptacle housing 12 secured to subsea tree receives the control pod therein and has an interior latching surface 13 at an upper en...
06/21/2005
6886267Rotor 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
6813842Filler 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
6810599Pin tip sharpness measurement gauge
A method and a gauge for measuring the sharpness of the tip of an object is provided. The method includes receiving the tip of the measured object in the end of a tube. The object deflects a plunger inside the tube a finite distance proportional to the sharpness of ...
11/02/2004
6732443Digital kerf measurement apparatus and method
An in-process kerf measuring device and method of using thereof, for measuring a kerf made from a cutting device. The device includes a taper gauge having a top and bottom, the taper gauge being a predetermined shape and size and capable of probing the kerf. The dev...
05/11/2004
6698105Tool and method for measuring depth of countersunk portion of a hole
A tool for measuring depths of countersunk holes includes a worktable (1), a measuring member (30), and a display device (50). The worktable includes a measuring plate (10) defining four adjusting screw holes (17) in four comers thereof, and four adjustin...
03/02/2004
6513254Gutta percha cone gauge
A gauge for use in measuring, or evaluating, conical root canal gutta percha inserts has a body and a plurality of measuring locations. The measuring locations include a chute having first and second ends bounded by first and second walls and a floor. The...
02/04/2003
6457248Measurement of inclination between spaced-apart workpiece surfaces
Attachment ears for use with a predetermined assembly of Johansson blocks, with the ears disposed at opposite ends of the assembly, for measurement of an inclination between spaced-apart surfaces of a workpiece. An indicator gage has a stationary stylus t...
10/01/2002
6434850Measuring instrument
An instrument for measuring the apical angle of a countersink (3). A jig (5) positions a probe (8) with preferably three branches (11) that rest against the inner surface of the countersink. A contact lever (12) pivots on at least one branch, and rests ax...
08/20/2002
5768794Electronic data recording taper gauge
An electronic taper gauge system provides an elongate taper gauge member having a free end for insertion into a gap to be measured and a movable stop member for defining an insertion distance of the elongate member into the gap. Arranged between the movab...
06/23/1998
5517764Continuous casting mold cavity narrow faceplate taper gauge
A continuous casting mold cavity narrow faceplate taper gauge that includes a mounting bracket having a first portion with abutment feet for engaging a narrow faceplate of a continuous casting mold cavity and a second portion having a surface disposed at ...
05/21/1996
5479721Method and apparatus for measuring the length (MIU) of the internal taper of an internally upset drill pipe tube
A method of measuring the internal taper (Miu) of an internally upset tube is disclosed along with the apparatus for practicing the method. The apparatus includes a first link mechanism that is operated to move a plurality of locating arms outwardly to a ...
01/02/1996
5410818Scroll chamfer gauge
A scroll chamfer gauge measures the chamfer between the flank surface of the scroll and the tip of the scroll. The gauge is positioned on the tip of the scroll and has a locator which positions the gauge with respect to the flank surface. A probe extends ...
05/02/1995
5185891Water conserving toilet flapper valve control
A manual flush control for toilets having a normally closed flapper type float valve held shut by the head of water pressure in the flush tank, and characterized by a height limiting means for said valve to cause servo closing and preempting automatic ope...
02/16/1993
4905378Centralizing countersink gauge
Disclosed is a measuring device for determining both absolute and comparative depths of the countersunk portions of countersunk holes drilled in a workpiece, the measuring device being capable of centering itself within a hole being measured so that repet...
03/06/1990
4777731Taper-measuring device and method
The measuring bar consists of an elongated rigid sectional shaft to the ends of which are secured two identical diametrically larger spherical bodies. Adjacent and inwardly of each body, there is provided a pair of stabilizer discs eccentrically connected...
10/18/1988
4718172Turbine blade radial position gage
A gage for determining alignment of a turbine rotor blade in an assembly position on a turbine rotor. The gage includes a precision base for positioning on the rotor surface adjacent a blade to establish a tangent line perpendicular to a rotor radial line...
01/12/1988
4672750Thread measurement tool
A tool for the measurement and inspection of tolerances in pipe threads on pipes and couplings, etc. formed as a pair of pivoting jaws having handles. One of the jaws includes an assembly of probes mounted for longitudinal displacement in a direction norm...
06/16/1987
4596075Vernier gauge
A vernier gauge includes a first arc member having a first radially inner side and a first radially outer side, a second arc member having a second radially inner side and a second radially outer side slidably engaged with the first radially inner side, h...
06/24/1986
4589214Taper micrometer
A taper micrometer includes a straight piece having two datum pieces for contacting a surface of a cone to establish a base line perpendicular to and passing the axis of the cone and coincident with a longitudinal axis of the straight piece, a higher cont...
05/20/1986
4586266High precision gaging block
A device and a system for ascertaining dimensions includes at least one gaging block held by negative pressure to a workpiece. The gaging block has a body with a first face and a second face. The first face includes a recess portion therein and the second...
05/06/1986
4567670Guage and method for measuring tapered internal and external threads
A thread guage for indirectly determining the pitch diameter and taper of threads on casing and tubing is disclosed. In the preferred and illustrated embodiment, the thread guage includes a pair of adjustable thread engaging arm assemblies mounted on a ba...
02/04/1986
4536964Pipe thread gauge
A pipe thread gauge for measuring the pitch diameter of threaded pipe and determining the taper on the inner and outer sides of the threaded ends of the pipe comprising: an elongated rail, a fixed blade block assembly mounted on the rail, a second blade b...
08/27/1985
4517745Apparatus for measuring the shoulder of a drill pipe joint
A gauge device has an insert portion having means for aligning the insert portion along a longitudinal axis of an oil drill pipe so that the squareness of a joint shoulder and shoulder available for grinding at a box end of an oil drill pipe can be determ...
05/21/1985
4356636Gauge for tapered threaded box and pin ends of a joint
A thread gauge for determining the proper length, taper, and diameter of a threaded member located on the marginal box and pin end portions of joints of casing or tubing. The threaded member of a joint usually has a thread length which can be defined by t...
11/02/1982
4255863Continuous casting mold taper gage
A gage, for determining the taper angle of the inner faces of the end walls of a continuous casting mold, includes a pair of rigidly connected, spaced apart, elongated, wall contact strips having parallel straight edges for engaging the wall for substanti...
03/17/1981
4206548Measuring tool for taper bores
A tool for measuring different details of conical bores comprising a straight elongated member adapted for close engagement against the wall surface of the bore, and having at one end a stop for limiting the length to which the said straight, elongated me...
06/10/1980
4139947Apparatus for checking taper
An apparatus for measuring taper on mechanical workpieces having a tapered surface, including first and second reference bodies for cooperating with the tapered surface along relevant circumferences of different diameters, a measuring transducer for provi...
02/20/1979
4077130Apparatus for measuring the taper and the out-of-roundness of a revolutionary surface of a workpiece
An apparatus for measuring the taper and the out-of-roundness of a revolutionary surface of a workpiece, comprising a frame, at least two measuring devices carried by the frame which have moving feelers adapted to cooperate with two points of different cr...
03/07/1978
4062121Device for comparing the dimensional proportions of tapered objects
A device for comparing dimensional proportions of at least two tapered objects, such as musical instrument reeds, so as to determine where a given thickness exists on one object, relative to the position of that given thickness on the other object. The de...
12/13/1977
 
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