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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350308 | Sleeve 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 |
| 7159477 | Apparatus for inspecting deformation of pipes An apparatus is provided for measuring deformation of a surface of a pipe. The apparatus has a central portion to which a detector section is mounted. At each side, guides are connected to the housing via arms. The housing has a platform below which an inverted U-sh... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7115383 | Assays 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 |
| 7065897 | Fastener 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 |
| 7037669 | Assays 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 |
| 7022492 | Ecstasy 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 |
| 6993852 | Gauge and process for adjusting bearings A setting gauge (G) determines the thickness of a spacer (22) which gives the correct setting for a pair of tapered roller bearings (B1, B2) that are mounted in opposition to accommodate relative rotation between machine components (S, H). The g... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6810599 | Pin 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 |
| 6446348 | Work taper gaging equipment In a gage to gage an axially tapered surface on work, the combination comprising first and second gage sections defining an axis, and relatively movable axially; first locaters on the first section to engage the tapered surface at first locations spaced a... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6119360 | Electrode angular measuring device A device that is both square and multi-sided in configuration. At equally spaced intervals a variety of hole sizes (A,B,C,D) are drilled through the base (8). The base (8) is coupled to a L-shaped ratchet mechanism (6). The ratchet mechanism (6) rotates i... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5822876 | Surface displacement measurement gauge A gauge for measuring an out-of-plane surface displacement profile around a cold-worked fastener hole in relation to the distribution of residual compressive stresses around the hole and related fatigue life. The gauge has a deformable strain sensor posit... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5056238 | Pair of vernier calipers having a protractor A pair of vernier calipers includes a shaft. A vernier is slidable along the shaft. A protractor has a base coupled to the vernier. A follower is pivotally coupled on the base. A spring is biased between the follower and the base so as to bias the followe... | 10/15/1991 |
| 4897931 | Angle indicating caliper This invention pertains to slide calipers for use with hose fittings wherein the improved construction includes caliper fingers having angles corresponding to standard hose fitting adapter sealing surface angles thus allowing the user to identify the type... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4761891 | Method and appartus for machining a screw thread with little dispersion In an NC-lathe comprising a thread touch sensor provided with a touch portion to be brought into contact with an effective radius/diameter portion of a screw thread, an automatic measuring device electrically connected to the thread touch sensor, and an a... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4683661 | Measuring gauge A gauge is disclosed for measuring the width between opposing walls of a tapered groove forming the peripheral rim of a pulley, gear or the like. A body member includes a projection portion positionable in the groove into engagement with the opposing wall... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4677751 | Device and method for determining hose size and hose fitting style and size In order to determine the size and style of a hose fitting, and the size of a hose which may be assembled thereto, a simple, easy-to-use device is provided. The device has a body, one end of which permits identification of various types of tapered, thread... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4596075 | Vernier 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 |
| 4479306 | Process of manufacturing and using gauges for verifying threads of tubular members A ring gauge is made from the box end of an authenticated precision threaded member and a plug gauge is made from the pin end thereof. The pin end is machined laterally and radially at its nose to ensure complete engagement of the threads. The box end is ... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4430801 | Apparatus for measuring a belt construction and methods An apparatus and method for measuring the angle of at least one side surface of an endless power transmission belt construction of a V-belt type is provided, the apparatus having a first part against which the belt construction is adapted to be disposed i... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4429465 | Apparatus for measuring a belt construction and method of making such apparatus An apparatus for measuring the angle of at least one side surface of an endless power transmission belt construction of the V-belt type and a method of making such apparatus are provided, the apparatus having a first part against which the belt constructi... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4342153 | Pitch diameter gauge for a variable speed pulley A gauge for measuring the pitch diameter of a variable speed V-belt pulley including a body member which can be engaged on the rim of the pulley, a sliding gauge bar carried by the member projecting into the groove of the pulley to engage the tapered wall... | 08/03/1982 |
| 4336656 | Method and apparatus for positioning a tapered member to verify the accuracy of the taper The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for positioning a tapered member so that the taper of a tapered surface thereof can be verified. The apparatus comprises a first surface having an angle with respect to the horizontal which is equal ... | 06/29/1982 |
| 4182044 | Gauging device for tapered rollers or the like A gauging device for gauging tapered rollers or the like, comprising feeding means for feeding each roller to a gauging station, first and second lower knife edges or the like projecting upwardly at the gauging station for supporting each roller, an end k... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4172324 | Surface angle measuring device A device for measuring the angle of inclination of a surface, particularly the flank angle of a piston ring having a trapezoidal cross section. The device includes a feeler assembly which can be brought into contact with the surface. The feeler assembly c... | 10/30/1979 |
| 4107849 | Tapered block thickness gauge A gauge for measuring the rate of taper and the radius of the inside surface of a tapered, arcuate brake block has a base plate which pivotally mounts a swing arm with an indicator for visually reading the variation of the radius of the internal surface f... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4062121 | Device 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 |
