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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8065812 | Detecting apparatus A detecting apparatus for detecting linearity of an object includes a platform, a slide rail vertically extending from the platform, two standard units slidably mounted to the slide rail, and a detecting unit. The detecting unit includes a mounting block slidably mo... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7905029 | Adjustment device for the alignment of supporting parts on structures having inherent dimensional tolerances In an adjustment device for the alignment of supporting parts on structures having inherent dimensional tolerances, in particular in an aircraft fuselage, by means of joining surfaces, the joining surfaces form positive shapes and negative shapes corresponding with ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7779551 | Testing apparatus for testing perpendicularity A testing apparatus for testing perpendicularity of an end surface of a workpiece is disclosed. The testing apparatus includes an electrically conductive first reference piece defining two guide holes, and two testing units. The testing units are slidably engaged in... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7779550 | Micrometer-based measuring system and method of using same A measuring system (100) for flatness degree measurement includes a measuring instrument (10) and a processing device (20). The measuring instrument has a base (12), a guide column (14), a sliding member (16), a digital micr... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7774950 | Leveling device A leveling device comprises a generally horizontal frame configured to hold a number of parallel, closely spaced support legs in a generally vertical configuration. The support legs are slidably mounted in collars formed in the frame such that the legs may slide up ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7743525 | Planeness testing apparatus An exemplary apparatus for testing planeness of a workpiece is provided. The apparatus includes a platform for supporting the workpiece thereon, a bracket vertically mounted to the platform, and a testing system mounted to the bracket for testing the workpiece. The ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7587835 | Device and a method for examination of the straightness of needles A device for examination of the straightness of diagnostic and therapeutic needles (11), of the kind which are, with a high grade of accuracy, adapted for selection of samples from, injection of therapeutic preparations into or mounting at target areas positi... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7584546 | Alignment control for a water-jet cutting system Device for checking the alignment of a water jet in a water-jet cutting system, comprising means for positioning an annular element at the outlet of a focusing tube, at some distance from this outlet and aligned with respect to the axis of this focusing tube, this a... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7467477 | Rear derailleur hanger alignment tool A rear derailleur hanger alignment tool is provided with hanger attachment structure, an elongated main arm, a movable body, an indicator and an indicator positioning structure. The hanger attachment structure is attachable to a rear derailleur hanger. The movable b... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7443157 | Device and method for planeness testing A device for testing planeness of an electrically conductive workpiece includes a platform for supporting the workpiece, a testing box movably fixed above the platform, an indicator, and a power supply. The testing box has a contact pin fixed on a bottom surface of ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7430887 | Roller for determining variations in flatness In the case of a measuring roller for determining flatness deviations when handling material in strip form, for example when rolling metal strip, the stress distribution is measured over the width of the strip with the aid of piezoelectric sensors, which are arrange... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428783 | Testing system for flatness and parallelism A testing system for testing flatness of a surface of a workpiece includes a testing apparatus (10) and a processor (20). The testing apparatus includes a testing box (12) and a measuring apparatus (14). The testing box includes a plurali... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7421797 | Cabinet partition positioner A positioner for positioning a partition or a divider at a predetermined position in a cabinet, such as for mounting a pair of drawers. The cabinet includes left and right side walls. A partition holder mounted on a frame holds the partition parallel to the left and... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7381904 | Disk drive printed circuit board with component-dedicated alignment line indicators including inner and outer line segments A printed circuit board on which multiple component-dedicated alignment line indicators including parallel lines may be used to facilitate the evaluation and segregation process during the production of printed circuit board assemblies based on the alignment charact... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7360318 | Apparatus for aligning female connector in fixture for use in reconditioning of articulated connector An apparatus for aligning a female articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car in a reconditioning fixture is disclosed. The apparatus is a centering tool having a generally annular cylindrical arc shape for placement against t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357022 | Strip planarity measuring method and apparatus A method and a surface evenness measuring roller for determining surface evenness measurement errors in steel and metal band comprising at least one measuring head having part measuring heads which part measuring heads are integrated respectively offset by 180° int... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7356939 | System and method for measuring wind deflector height A system for measuring the height of a wind deflector mounted to the roof of a vehicle. A longitudinal base has a first end, an opposing second end, a generally planar top surface and a generally planar bottom surface. An adjustable stop is proximate the first end o... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7345773 | Movable-type flatness measurement apparatus In a flatness measurement apparatus, a sensor unit having a flatness-detection sensor is slidable along the linear guide rail. A support system supports the linear guide rail such that the linear guide rail is rotatable in a horizontal plane, whereby a surface of a ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7343690 | Shape-measuring device A shape-measuring device 1 measures the shape of a object to be measured 1 in which segments are arranged and bonded in rows while relatively moving the object 1 in one direction. The shape-measuring device includes rollers 31 provided co... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7340843 | Verticality examining apparatus having sensors An exemplary verticality examining apparatus (1) includes three first sensors, two second sensors, and a plurality of sensor-indicators. Outmost extremities of the first sensors cooperatively define an imaginary single plane, and are configured for physically... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335280 | Method and equipment in the measurement of the flatness of the flow surface of the headbox of a paper machine A method in the measurement of the flatness of the flow surface of a headbox of a paper machine is disclosed. The flatness is determined by placing a measuring tool on the flat surface formed by the flow surface and measuring the position of the measuring tool at ea... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329076 | Hole location gauges and methods The present invention provides devices and methods for indicating or gauging the position of one or more holes in a workpiece. In one aspect of the present invention reusable devices that can be removably engaged with a bore or tapped hole in a workpiece for accurat... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327473 | Flatness tester for optical components Disclosed herein is a method comprising capturing an image of a grating formed on a surface of a brightness enhancing display film; measuring a displacement Δd of a fringe from the image of the grating; and determining a slope of a deviation from flatness of the br... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322229 | Device and method for measuring the profile of a surface The invention provides a surface profile measurement device for use on rigid or semi-rigid substrates, such as floors. The device includes (a) a beam; (b) at least one beam support mounted on the beam; (c) a sensor assembly slidably connected to said beam and adapte... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321228 | Detection of metal disturbance in a magnetic tracking system A method for tracking an object includes producing energy fields at a plurality of different frequencies in a vicinity of the object, and receiving signals that are generated at a location of the object at the different frequencies in response to the energy fields. ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7313872 | Board alignment tool and method A board alignment tool includes a first plate having a bottom end and a top end. The bottom end is pointed. A second plate has a first end and a second end. The first end is pivotally coupled to the first plate. A catch is attached to the second plate adjacent to th... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7308766 | Satellite antenna alignment device and method An alignment device and method for aligning an antenna with a satellite. The device includes a grooved cylindrical sleeve inserted into a ridged cylindrical sleeve, a raised azimuth indicator ring and a magnetic or digital compass mounted upon the grooved cylindrica... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299563 | Device for positioning measuring instruments The device 1 for positioning the measuring element of a measuring apparatus comprises a traverse 14 on which the measuring element is arranged. The device further comprises a track 11 on which bearings 12, 13 run, and on which the travers... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7284340 | Primary chain adjustment measuring tool A tool for measuring movement of a strand of a chain extending between sprockets in a direction substantially transverse to the length of the strand, for example a primary motorcycle chain extending between a clutch sprocket and an engine compensating sprocket, wher... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7281338 | Slide mounting tools, kits and systems containing same and methods related thereto Slide mounting tools are disclosed, including a magnetic slide mounting tool having at least one magnet for mounting a slide to a surface. In one embodiment, a first section of a slide can be magnetically coupled to the slide mounting tool and installed on a station... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7275331 | Tool for indicating flushness of sunroof panel A tool for indicating the flushness between a vehicle body roof panel and a sunroof panel that is adjustably mounted within a sunroof opening of the vehicle body roof panel. The tool will signal a vehicle assembly operator in the event that the sunroof panel needs t... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7267018 | Steering lock system inspection device A steering lock system includes at least an ignition switch and a locking mechanism capable of inhibiting the turning of a steering shaft. In a state in which the steering lock system is retained by a retaining means on a support table, a movable table is moved towa... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7246445 | Alignment device The present invention relates to an alignment device for aligning an object in a plane. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7243441 | Method and apparatus for measuring depth of holes formed on a specimen A method an apparatus for measuring the depths of many fine holes formed in the surface of a sample by etching. Positional information on a plurality of hole patterns is acquired by scanning, with a stylus, the surface of the sample in which the hole patterns are fo... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7239399 | Pick and place machine with component placement inspection Improved component placement inspection and verification is performed by a pick and place machine. Improvements include stereovision imaging of the intended placement location; enhanced illumination to facilitate the provision of relatively high-power illumination i... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7210242 | Detection method of lift guide rail perpendicularity and a detector for implementing this method A detection method for measuring lift guide rail perpendicularity and an apparatus for practicing the method. The detection method includes the following steps: selecting several monitoring points on a working surface of the lift under testing, measuring seriatim th... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210238 | Hair and fiber stacker A fiber stacking or aligning apparatus is described. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a first component and a second component. The first component is configured to permit the introduction of a plurality of fibers into an opening that defines a through hole ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7204659 | Screed bar for vibratory screed A screed bar for a vibratory concrete screed is formed from a long hollow extrusion having generally flat enclosing walls and defining in cross section two triangular sections that share a common interior wall. ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197828 | Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method utilizing FPD chuck Z position measurement A lithographic apparatus comprising a first frame and a second frame, the first frame and the second frame being moveable in a first direction relative to one another. The first frame is provided with a ruler having distance indicators disposed in the first directio... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7197830 | Alignment quality indicator An alignment tool includes a base, a column, and a ball. The base is manufactured from a material with a high material density and includes a crosshair. The column is machined out of an optical transparent material and is attached to the base. The ball is positioned... | 04/03/2007 |
