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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8149129 | Signal alignment monitoring system and method of assembling the same A signal alignment monitoring system is provided. The system includes a signal assembly including at least one signal lamp. The system also includes an alignment monitoring apparatus coupled to the signal assembly. The alignment monitoring apparatus includes a sourc... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7893845 | Socket and plug connector for electronic device The present invention relates to a socket for connecting a plug to an electronic device, comprising a sensor device, wherein the socket is adapted to be arranged in an electronic device and to be connected to a plug, the sensor device is adapted to detect a plug whe... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7880633 | Device and method for monitoring the position of a cable in a cable operated transportation system and a cable operated transportation system A cable position monitoring device is provided, for monitoring the position of a cable guided in the rollers of a roller assembly of a cable operated transportation system comprising at least one first and at least one second cable roller defining a reference roller... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7633402 | Sliding mechanism A sliding mechanism includes at least one member adapted to slide along at least one body wall. The body wall and the sliding member are adapted to mate in at least one designated location when the sliding member is pushed into frictional sliding contact with the bo... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7602307 | Portable modular detection system Disclosed herein are portable and modular detection devices and systems for detecting electromagnetic radiation, such as fluorescence, from an analyte which comprises at least one optical element removably attached to at least one alignment rail. Also disclosed are ... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7554457 | System and method for sensing misalignment of a railroad signaling system A system is provided for sensing misalignment of a railroad signaling system. The railroad signaling system includes at least one railroad signal coupled to at least one elongated member adjacent to a railroad. The system includes at least one transmitter positioned... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7423547 | System and method for verifying assembly of manufactured parts using RFID tags A system for verifying that parts are properly assembled. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is connected to one of the parts that has an antenna loop. The antenna loop has two spaced contacts that may be bridged by a shorting bar on the other one of the pa... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423523 | Composite ply layup using electronically identifiable tags A system and method of performing a ply layup for a composite panel is provided. The system and method may include attaching an electronically identifiable tag to at least one of a plurality of plies, and checking, using the electronically identifiable tag, to ensur... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7415771 | Apparatus onboard a vehicle for instructing axle alignment A method and apparatus that remains onboard a tractor and semi trailer vehicle for readily providing axle alignment instruction to an operator. The apparatus includes at least one indicator (28) for detecting an axle's thrust line relative to the vehicle's ce... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7417543 | Method and system for monitoring containers to maintain the security thereof A method and system for monitoring the integrity of a container specifically adapted for the system and constructed with at least one door. A sensor is secured in the container for detecting proximity of the at least one door relative to another area of the containe... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7391338 | Apparatus and method using a sensor to detect improper orientation of an object Apparatus and method is provided for using low cost, passive RF sensor technology such as RFID tags, to determine whether containers or other objects are in a right-side-up orientation. A useful embodiment of the invention is directed to sensor apparatus for use in ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7391303 | Object alignment device and method An object positioning device and method for positioning an object in a desired position relative to another object. In one aspect, the invention provides a device for aligning hitching components used in coupling a trailer to a towing vehicle. The invention also pro... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375361 | Optical alignment device for machine tool The orientation of a machine 2 relative to a work-piece 10 is manually controlled by means of an alignment device 4. The device 4 includes a light source 24 rigidly attached to a foot 12 that is resiliently movably attached ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7324009 | Self-aligning waveguide sensor A sensor unit including: two or more individual sensors; and alignment mechanism for aligning at least one of the two or more individual sensors with another sensor or a source to maximize a transmitted signal therebetween. Also provided is a method for maximizing a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321299 | Workpiece handling alignment system Method and apparatus for use in setting up workpiece treatment or processing equipment. A disclosed system processes silicon wafers that are treated during processing steps in producing semiconductor integrated circuits. The processing equipment includes a wafer sup... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319396 | RFID transducer alignment system A radio frequency identification (RFID) system having the capacity to detect various geometric parameters of alignment. The described system is configured for use with dental x-ray, medical imaging and treatment, and customary and digital radiography apparatus, but ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7317311 | Wafer handling checker A plurality of wafers each having a conductive film on each face thereof are housed in slots of a cassette, and a potential of “H” level is applied from a control box to each wafer via an electrode. A conductive suction part of a vacuum pincette is connected to ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7275438 | Method and device for recognition of a tear-off strip on a material web In order to check a material web (12), in particular a film web, with regard to the correct arrangement of a tear-off strip (11) extending in the longitudinal direction of the material web (12), ultrasonic transmitters are used, specifically an ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7274300 | Zone specific remote master control panel for loading dock equipment A loading dock apparatus remote control is provided. Some embodiments of the invention include a zone specific remote control for loading dock apparatus. Some optional embodiments include a selector switch to select which apparatus the single set of controls will co... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7274293 | Cable lock for security system A cable lock device includes a housing, a tampering subsystem, and a cable having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to the housing and is electrically connected to the tampering subsystem and the second end is selectively attached to the housin... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7259679 | Electronic unit having identification information thereof The electronic unit having identification information thereon includes a casing, an electronic circuit contained in the casing, a connector fitted to the casing, the connector including signal terminals connected to the electronic circuit, and an RFID tag having an ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253722 | Sensor alignment detection method for an infrared blind-zone sensing system A diagnostic method for a blind-zone sensing system including leading and trailing passive IR sensors periodically determines a separation distance between coverage areas of the leading and trailing sensors to diagnose sensor alignment. Signals produced by the leadi... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7245227 | Method and apparatus for preparing media Work tools such as a printhead, platen, and/or cutting head are spaced normally with respect to a media path based on a location of one or more objects carried by the media, and the position of the media with respect to the work tool. Additionally or alternatively t... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7224264 | Radar hitch A two part guidance system that can be added to any vehicle with a traditional ball hitch that provides guidance to the driver during the hitching process. A sensor plate holds multiple sensors in an orientation that surrounds the ball and the sensors provide positi... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7199723 | Cable plow installation monitor method and apparatus The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for installing a utility conveyance. A tractor which includes sensors, a plow locator and a monitor system is presented. The sensors are used to locate markers, which identify the boundaries of a right of w... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7193523 | Sliding mechanism A sliding mechanism includes at least one member adapted to slide along at least one body wall. The body wall and the sliding member are adapted to mate in at least one designated location when the sliding member is pushed into frictional sliding contact with the bo... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7187284 | Active anti-theft device for securing property An active anti-theft device for protecting movable property having a computer device, at least one stationary connector, at least one portable connector, at least one sensor, a power source and an alarm is described. The active anti-theft device may also have a key ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7169018 | Wafer carrier checker and method of using same A tool and method for assessing whether a disk carrier, and especially a carrier for holding semiconductor disks, is properly dimensioned. The tool has a body that includes a socket in which a portion of the disk carrier will seat fully if the disk carrier is proper... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7154406 | Power tool level indicator A power tool includes a leveling mechanism that determines horizontal or vertical planes of the power tool. The leveling mechanism has a housing with a cavity in the housing. A rotating member is in the housing. The rotating member moves in the cavity such that the ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151443 | Optical trailer hitch locator A vision sensor mounted above a hitch ball attached to a vehicle detects a colored magnet mounted on a trailer hitch and transmits the visual signal to a processor mounted within the vehicle operated by a power source such as the vehicle's 12 volt D.C. battery. The ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7126485 | Sleep prevention device while driving A sleep prevention device while driving a vehicle including a housing member having an interior compartment; and the interior compartment includes a movable cord member with a distal end and a proximal end having a first contact member on the cord member. The interi... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7126489 | Guide mechanism and method for axially directing an annular transponder unit Guide mechanism and method for axially directing an annular transponder unit segment by segment to an adhesive application station for subsequent attachment of the annular transponder unit segment by segment to an annular tire surface, the transponder unit being of ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7123132 | Chassis alignment system A method for aligning a truck chassis with a required position relative to a crane, in which the truck is scanned by a sensor means. The laser scanner is located on the crane in such a way that it will be able to scan at least one of a plurality of loading/unloading... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7106183 | Rearview camera and sensor system for vehicles A rearview system component for a vehicle including a housing for attachment to the vehicle, a camera positioned in the housing to have a first axial direction, a first sensor positioned in the housing to have a second axial direction, and a second sensor positioned... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7093314 | Beacon docking system with visual guidance display A system for aligning one end of a passenger loading bridge to an aircraft having a doorway is provided. A transmitter is disposed within a space of a side-wall of an aircraft, the side-wall including an inner wall defining an interior surface of the side-wall and a... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7081824 | Track monitoring equipment The alignment of railway tracks may be monitored using an accelerometer (36) mounted on a bogie (24) of a railway vehicle to detect lateral accelerations, and a displacement transducer (38) to monitor the lateral displacements of a wheelset (... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7061390 | Movement detection sensor and movement detection device A first movement detection sensor comprises a void formed by a partition wall made of a non-magnetic material, a magnetized rolling member which is sealed inside the void, and a magnetic sensor provided in the partition wall. A second movement detection sensor is co... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052226 | Wheeled container transfer self-aligning platform for marine terminal crane A wheeled platform is positioned between the legs of a marine terminal crane for reception thereon and departure therefrom of a motor truck from which a container is transferred by the crane onto a dockside positioned ship. The container is supported by the platform... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7053784 | System and method for monitoring alignment of a signal lamp A system for monitoring alignment of a signal lamp includes at least one sensor and threshold detection circuitry. The sensor is positioned about the signal lamp and is configured to measure at least one of azimuthal and elevational movement of the signal lamp and g... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7051684 | Oil inlet for an internal combustion engine piston that is provided with a cooling duct An oil inlet (2) for a piston (1) provided with a cooling duct (4) and installed in an internal combustion engine is designed in order to enable an improved concentration of a cooling oil stream when entering the oil inlet and an improved distri... | 05/30/2006 |
