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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7617611 | Tool for identifying non-conformities A tool for identifying a non-conformity on a curved surface of an object, in particular on the circumferential surface of a cigarette, comprises a curved surface having a scale along a direction of curvature and a viewing portion associated with the scale through wh... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7596878 | Tool for tracing horizontal lines on curved surfaces A tool for tracing horizontal lines on curved surfaces configured so that it can receive two spirit levels and a slider to allow for one level to push against a ruler so as to give the ruler a curvature similar to that of a wall. ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7350311 | Pipe cutting template A universal reusable template for cutting ends of cylindrical objects such as pipes, in preparation for joining the cylindrical objects to other cylindrical bodies. The template is formed as a flat flexible bendable sheet with magnetic properties allowing the sheet ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7174645 | Method for designing of aproximate elliptical structure and the same A method for designing an elliptical structure with an outline of an approximate elliptic curve, which is generated by connecting circular segments to one another, and an elliptical structure created on said method. A first fixed point is established outside the ell... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7080459 | Thread ruler and a multi-function drafting instrument The Thread Ruler and Multi-Function Drafting Instrument is a single instrument designed to draw circles, ellipses and parallel lines, and which includes features that allow the instrument to function as protractor, a ruler and a drawing compass. The instrument has a... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7003893 | Method and apparatus for universal shape cutting of pipes The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for obtaining templates used in pipe end cutting essential in fabricating saddle and mitered pipe connections. The template is made by an array of z-shaped pins arranged radially to form the shape of a stepped... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997046 | Method and apparatus for fixtured wax and trace A method and apparatus is provided for making impressions of edges and profiling the edges using a profiling machine. The apparatus allows the impressionable material used for forming the impression to be held in a fixed position while the impression of the edge is ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6948256 | Saddle support device and adjustable form jig and method to correct for the variation between animal backs and saddles This invention relates to a saddle support device to compensate for the variations between the compound curved surfaces of animal backs and the corresponding compound curved surfaces of saddles. This invention includes a method of manufacturing that employs a measur... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6883243 | Method and device for detecting the contour of a body The method and device are used for at least regional determination of an outer contour of a body. For this purpose, a contour element is used which can be formed at least regionally according to an outer contour of the body. The shape of the contour element in a sta... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6347459 | Template system for marking bricks A template system enables an installer to mark a plurality of bricks laid in a pattern to define a desired edge shape of the bricks. The template system includes a flexible tool which provides a surface against which a marking tool can be placed, and a pl... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6226878 | Method and apparatus for forming decorative patterns in floor coverings A method and apparatus for forming decorative patterns in floor coverings. The preferred form of the apparatus includes a marking device having a body member. The body member includes a channel for receiving a guide member. The apparatus further includes ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6217077 | Scoring system for horned and antlered game animals The invention is of a kit or system useful for guiding and facilitating the taking, tabulation and processing of measurements as pertain to scoring game animal according to established scoring rules. The kit or system includes a flexible cable which is us... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6209215 | Saddle joint contour gauge apparatus and method The present invention pertains to a contour gauge for use in the fabrication of saddle joints in pipe connections to record and reproduce the projected line of continuous contact between the end of a first pipe intersecting the side of a transversely disp... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6167633 | Curve forming device A curve forming device has a first elongated, flexible member with a plurality of equal-length projections extending perpendicularly from one side. The projections have end faces aligned parallel to the first elongated, flexible member. One portion of a h... | 01/02/2001 |
| 5560116 | Flexible leveling device The present invention is directed to a flexible leveling device for use on curved surfaces. The flexible leveling device comprises an elongated rectangular body having a longitudinal axis and being capable of at least 360° flexion about its longitudinal ... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5396035 | Method and apparatus for mechanical force/weight output A method and apparatus for indicating force, weight in particular, is done mechanically. The method has the steps of engaging the force with a base plate, bending the plate with force, rotating an indicator plate with respect to the base plate and about a... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5339534 | Warp measurement device A device for measuring warpage of a surface is disclosed including a rigid support plate having first and second guide tracks attached thereto. A resiliently flexible band extends between the first and second guide tracks and includes first and second gui... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5184407 | Combination tool and tape for measuring circumference of flexible tubing A plier-like tool having a resilient spring normally urging the jaws of the ool in an outward direction. One of the jaws is pivotally attached to one end of a flexible measuring tape that has an offset intermediate its length so that when the tape is wrapp... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5042164 | Means and method for calculating the instantaneous shape of the periphery of a cross-section of a body as it is being deformed A sensing device and an analyis process which determines the shape of the periphery of a cross-section of a body as it deforms or is defomed in time. The sensing device is a band attached to the surface of the deformable body along the external peripheral... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4920659 | Measuring apparatus for determining a circumferential length of a body A measuring apparatus for determining a circumferential length of a body comprises an elongate, non-extensible tape measure having a first and a second terminal. A measuring scale is applied to the tape measure. A first and a second sliding part are provi... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4914821 | Sizer A tool for measuring perimeters or circumferences of, for example, optical lenses. A base carries a measuring tape fixed at one end to the base and connected at its opposite end to a movable handle. The portion of the tape intermediate its ends forms a va... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4817625 | Self-inductance sensor The self-inductance sensor disclosed includes a band of distensible material, and a strap of nondistensible material which form in combination a closed loop which circumscribes the object. A conductor is secured to the band of distensible material. The co... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4769916 | Device for measuring the periphery of an object A device for measuring the periphery of the kinescope panels of various sizes includes an elongated measuring member for each panel size. A gauge is associated with each elongated measuring member and is set to zero to get an optimum peripheral measuremen... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4703648 | Gauging apparatus and method An apparatus and method for gauging the amount of warpage in a composite panel is disclosed. The apparatus is used to measure the gaps between a cured composite panel (12) and the mold (10) upon which the panel was formed. The gaps are indicative of warpa... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4685216 | Arch door marking gauge A cabinet maker's arch door or crown door marking gauge has side members attachable to a work table of a table saw or shaper. A spring band is held on the side members so that opposite sides of the band are perpendicular to the sides of a panel to be mark... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4628610 | Adjustable radial curve radius setting scale An adjustable radial curve radius setting scale is provided having an end supporting bar to which there is attached an assemblage of stacked elements. The stacked elements comprise a first level radial arm having connecting dowels, second and third level ... | 12/16/1986 |
| 4587740 | Adjustable radial curve radius setting scale An adjustable radial curve radius setting scale is provided having an end supporting bar to which there is attached an assemblage of stacked elements. The stacked elements are fastened together by pin assemblies so that they move independently of each oth... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4573359 | System and method for assuring integrity of tubular sections In the joinder of successive sections of pipe or casing, as in oil well applications, the quality of the joinder during makeup is measured by sensing actual bearing pressure. A deformation resistant member such as a chain having solely point contact engag... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4539757 | Drawing implement Disclosed is a drafting implement to aid a draftsman in drawing curves. The implement may be called a Curve Stripe. The implement includes an elongated soft metal core having a plurality of openings formed therein at intervals along the core. Magnetic bea... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4532714 | Adjustable radial curve An adjustable radial curve is provided having an end tangent bar to which there is attached an assemblage of stacked elements. The stacked elements are fastened together by pin assemblies so that they move independently of each other. The stacked elements... | 08/06/1985 |
| 4479629 | Molding aid for cranioplasty An aid for molding a filling material used in the cranioplasty to fill in a defective part of the skull. The aid allows a quick, efficient molding. It includes a bar made of an elastic material and being of a substantially L-shape section and a core membe... | 10/30/1984 |
| 4291467 | Guide rule for automobile moulding or the like The disclosure relates to a guide rule for aligning and facilitating mounting of a protective side moulding to a side panel of a vehicle, with said side moulding in a substantially straight line orientation. The guide rule includes a continuous elongated ... | 09/29/1981 |
| 4275506 | Apparatus and method for patterning geometric objects A planar pattern making device that fits around a patterned object retaining an indication of the patterned object's surface within the plane of the pattern making device. A pair of opposed symmetric hinged arms are sized so that when closed around the ob... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4211241 | Heart valve sizing gauge A sizing gauge for determining the proper size of heart valve for implantation in a natural heart valve orifice. The sizing gauge includes a handle which can be gripped by a surgeon, a sizing ring having a smooth outer surface and a hollow interior, and c... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4150489 | Adjustable template for sewing device An adjustable template for use in a sewing device for sewing workpieces of different shapes. The template has a supporting plate and a plurality of segments each having wedge-shaped lateral edges, a bearing surface for a template follower means and a slot... | 04/24/1979 |
| 4080742 | Kit of parts for forming a curved member, and curved member formed thereby A kit of parts for forming a curved member, and a curved member formed thereby, such curved member being capable of defining curved lines and surfaces and for example serving as a curved ruler, or as a structural member which may be combined with similar ... | 03/28/1978 |
| 4051600 | Garland marker for fancy cakes A bowed resilient strip having a toothed edge is slidably supported in slots on two slides which are slidable along a graduated rod. Adjustment of the distance between the slides per the graduations determines the even number of garlands which can be scri... | 10/04/1977 |
| 4044472 | Shrub trimming guide A guide for use in determining the amount of growth to be trimmed from the outer peripheral margins of a plant, such as a garden shrub or the like. The guide includes an elongated, resilient member which can be bent along its length so that the member can... | 08/30/1977 |
| 3986267 | Tire measurement A tire measuring instrument is disclosed for measuring the diameter and bead-to-bead dimension of a tire casing and correlating such measurement to a particular retreading matrix. A frame carries a plurality of rotatable cylinders, the periphery of each c... | 10/19/1976 |
| 3935641 | Adjustable drawing sweep Adjustable drawing sweep apparatus is disclosed which includes a flexible sweep pivotally secured to one end of a base member and extending to an adjustable lever secured to the opposite end of the base member. The lever includes a plurality of notches in... | 02/03/1976 |
