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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7886455 | Angle jig and associated method An angle jig for positioning a work article accurately on a machining bed of a milling machine may include a block having a linear array of apertures positioned along a top surface of the block and located parallel to a first longitudinal edge of the block. The bloc... | 02/15/2011 |
| 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 |
| 7356938 | Bore 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 |
| 7228311 | Creation method of table, creation apparatus, creation program and program storage medium A method for creating and an apparatus for creating a four-dimensional or higher table. A dimension number m and an order n are set, and a permutation of a symbol of n elements and a selecting sequence in accordance with this permutation are determined and set. When... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7188430 | Continuously variable transmission belt inspection device An inspection device designed for a large number of consecutively attached metal elements punched and processed into a specified shape and for inspecting clearance between said metal elements of a continuously variable transmission belt which are assembled to suppor... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7171758 | Tool setting apparatus for use in reconditioning of articulated connector An apparatus is disclosed for measuring the extension of a cutting tool from a boring bar used to semi-automatically recondition an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car. The apparatus is a generally c-shaped base member ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7152336 | Tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes A tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes comprises at least one indentation having a diameter that is representative of a maximum or minimum diameter of a handrail or grab bar, as permitted by code standards. The indentation is positioned adj... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7117606 | Pocket-sized leveling tool A leveling tool having: a body, including a first face and an opposite second face, the first and second faces defining a thickness between them, the body defining a first side surface, a second side surface opposite said first side surface, a first end surface, and... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7116519 | Patterning of integrated closure for implementing pads connected to lapping elements A tape head comprised of a substrate and a closure coupled to the substrate. Read and/or write elements are embedded in the substrate. Contact pads are coupled to the substrate, the pads being in electrical communication with the read and/or write elements. At least... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7096594 | Alignment device for a computer chassis An alignment device eases installation of computer assemblies, such as drives, into a corresponding chassis. The alignment device includes one or more planar areas located and oriented so as to be substantially alignable with one or more computer assemblies to be mo... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7059062 | Pivot gauge apparatus for measuring male articulated connector An apparatus for measuring the dimensions of an articulated connector for reconditioning while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured to find areas and amounts of wear on portions of the connector. The measurem... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051448 | Measuring machine A guide rail (21) having a guide surface for guiding sliding movement of a movable body (5) is monolithically formed on a base (2) of a measuring machine (1). A coating film for rust prevention is formed on the guide surface. With this fe... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7043851 | Adjustable V-block A mechanical support device for assisting individuals in setting up, creating, and verifying concentricity and roundness of a step cylindrical feature. The mechanical support device comprises a base and an adjustable section that is removably coupled to the base. Th... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7043846 | Reference gauge for calibrating a measuring machine and method for calibrating a measuring machine Reference gauge for calibrating measuring machines whose reference dimension can be measured both on its inner size and by its outer size, thus making it possible to keep the reference dimension less than 15 millimeters, even for calibrating measuring machines equip... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040032 | Method and device for measuring whether a process kit part meets a prescribed tolerance A go no-go gauge and method for verifying whether a process kit part used within a plasma chamber of a plasma processing tool has accumulated excessive wear or deposits. The gauge includes a component for verifying whether a dimension of a process kit part feature v... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7020977 | Method of confirming dimensions during reconditioning of an articulated connector A method for confirming the dimensions of an articulated connector while it is still mounted to the end structure of a rail car is disclosed. The connector is measured by use of a gauge secured to a reference point on portions of the connector. Another portion of th... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6938355 | Adhesive bead height measuring system An adhesive bead depth or height measuring system includes a base to which a bead of adhesive is applied by a production adhesive applying machine, and a slide gauge which slides over the base. The gauge member has a pair of rails which are separated by a slot, each... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935038 | Gap gauge An apparatus and method for preventing damage to a chamber wall by a baffle plate in a semiconductor fabrication system during a semiconductor fabrication operation is disclosed herein. An electrostatic chuck is associated with the semiconductor fabrication system. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926627 | Method and apparatus for determining compliance of a lacrosse stick head An apparatus and method for determining compliance of a lacrosse stick head with dimensional specifications that require a minimum allowable width between the two sidewalls of the head as measured at a designated distance from the stop member of the head. The appara... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6904690 | Pipe size identifier and measuring tool A pipe size measuring tool for identifying the pipe configuration, i.e., outer diameter and inner diameter, having a plurality of gauges, each gauge having an open mouth therein. The sizes of the open mouth in each gauge are different from each other. The gauges are... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6904694 | Body tool The body tool has a rectangular shape with two projections and a central passage for a Pinewood Derby® car body. The holes in one projection align with the other projection. A child places a car body into the passage so the kerf for an axle aligns with the holes in... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6901672 | Caliper gauge The caliper gauge has a V-shaped gauge body. The V-shaped gauge body has stepped pairs of measuring surfaces both externally and internally of the V-shaped gage body. The pairs of measuring surfaces are a known distance apart for setting external and internal calipe... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6862815 | Multi-functional measuring and layout device A multi-functional measuring device made of lightweight material planed on one edge in a succession of ascending steps representing dimensional increments. Successive steps ascend over one-half the length of the device and, at the mid-point, level off and begin to d... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6810600 | Apparatus and method for monitoring alignment of a CNC machine spindle trunnion axis A The present invention provides a fixture, system, and method for automatically and quickly indicating a condition of a the trunnion axis A of a computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine and optionally an alert to a machine operator. The fixture has a body prefer... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6655037 | Coordinate measuring apparatus having a bending-resistant measuring table A coordinate measuring apparatus includes a bending-resistant measuring table configured as a ribbed hollow body.... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6615503 | Calibration software for surface reconstruction of small objects A method for determining the axis of rotation (AR) of an object (12) mounted to a rotary stage or platform (10) in a gauge measurement system by estimating a transformation (δ) between multiple views or measurements of the object (12) obtained at differe... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6516532 | Gauge block A gauge block, which has excellent abrasion and corrosion resistances without time-dependent changes in dimension and which can be produced inexpensively; created using a raw steel material, heat treating at least one reference surface, then finish polish... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6516530 | Solid core fixture A solid core fixture for measuring a workpiece and a method for making the same. The solid core fixture includes a solid core made of a homogeneous material, a skin layer covering the solid core, and a surface material covering a portion of the skin layer... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6493957 | Ball step gauge A ball step gauge includes a gauge framework that is H-shaped in cross-section and has a horizontal frame. A plurality of holes are formed at predetermined intervals in the horizontal frame in an axial direction of the horizontal frame. A plurality of gro... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6457248 | Measurement 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 |
| 6457251 | Method and apparatus for calibrating device pick-up heads used in integrated circuit handler systems A calibration assembly and method for calibrating the device pick-up heads used in multi-head IC handlers such that all of the device pick-up heads are reliably calibrated to a consistent optimal calibration position. Gauge blocks are provided that greatl... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6449862 | Rolling weld support gauge block for transmission assembly A weld support gauge block for setting a fused distance between a plate portion and a hat portion of a planetary gear carrier is provided, which includes a first side plate for insertion into and removal from a window cut out in a cylindrical wall of the ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6427355 | Gauge block A gauge block which has excellent abrasion and corrosion resistances without time-dependent changes in dimension that can be produced inexpensively. A method of producing the gauge block using raw steel and processing it into a gauge block body, then fini... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6422170 | Hydrofoil angular alignment tool A tool is provided for facilitating angular alignment of a hydrofoil coupled to a mounting block having a flat bottom surface area. The mounting block is pivotally coupled to a cylindrical strut having a longitudinal axis. The tool has a saddle for engagi... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6356069 | Eddy current calibration standard A calibration standard for calibrating an eddy current inspection probe sized and shaped to inspect a preselected non-planar feature of a manufactured part. The feature extends in a longitudinal direction and in a lateral direction. Further, the feature h... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6336275 | Method and laminated member for measuring gap dimension A method and a laminated member for measuring the dimension of a gap for passing a card therethrough are provided. A pressure measuring film is superposed on an elastic mat that gradually becomes thinner in the card-inserting direction, and passed through... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6269545 | Gage assembly and method A gage assembly is provided that is capable of simulating the functional environment of a molded component, such as a dust boot. The assembly includes a gage body, a collar unit, and a mating boss adapter. The collar unit includes a collar that is adapted... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6014886 | Gauge block holder apparatus A gauge block holder that greatly reduces measurement error in calibrating wafer thickness test equipment is described. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the gauge block holder is compatible with present thickness measurement equipment and provi... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5983512 | Reference object for coordinate measuring machines and machine tools The invention relates to a low-cost, low-weight, highly stable reference object, easy to handle, for the measurement of the errors of geometry of coordinate measuring machines and machine tools. The reference object consists of an array of probing element... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5799406 | Coordinate measuring machine certification apparatus An apparatus for certifying or calibrating a coordinate measuring machine. A plurality of elongated linear gage blocks, each of said gage blocks which have been certified as conforming in accuracy to a specified accuracy grade by a qualified measuring lab... | 09/01/1998 |
