Patents Examined by G. Bradley Bennett
  • Determination device, electrical device, and method of determining moving state
    Patent number: 9128112
    Abstract: A determination device includes a geomagnetism value obtaining unit for obtaining a geomagnetism value detected with a geomagnetism sensor; and a geomagnetism value determining unit for determining whether a user having the geomagnetism sensor is in a moving state in an automobile or on a train according to a magnitude of a change in the geomagnetism value obtained with the geomagnetism value obtaining unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: LAPIS SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kazunori Fujiwara
  • Pipe joint scribe kit
    Patent number: 9126327
    Abstract: A pipe joint scribe kit for welding pipes together at intersections, which may or may not be perpendicular, including a plurality of single-piece scriber bodies, each body having a pair of parallelepiped arms, with incremental graduations marked thereon, disposed at a fixed angle with respect to each other with at least one angle portion disposed between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Inventor: Harry R. Goodrich, Jr.
  • System, method and apparatus for orientation control
    Patent number: 9121699
    Abstract: A system for control of a device includes at least one sensor module detecting orientation of a user's body part. The at least one sensor module is in communication with a device module configured to command an associated device. The at least one sensor module detects orientation of the body part. The at least one sensor module sends output signals related to orientation of the user's body part to the device module and the device module controls the associated device based on the signals from the at least one sensor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: DEKA PRODUCTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Dirk Albertus van der Merwe, Thomas A. Doyon
  • Shoe with a width measuring device measuring means
    Patent number: 9119442
    Abstract: A shoe-measuring gadget for determining the accuracy of fit of shoes has a foot length-measuring device for determining the foot length of a foot positioned in the shoe-measuring gadget and an inner shoe length-measuring device for determining the spatial length remaining between the longest toe of the foot and the inner shoe wall opposite this toe. The gadget can be used for determining the accuracy of fit after the foot measurement determination in the shoe. The shoe-measuring gadget has a width-measuring device designed in such a way that it is capable of recording the foot width of the foot positioned in the shoe-measuring gadget and, the inner shoe width in the shoe-measuring gadget inserted in the shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Clevermess GmbH
    Inventor: Nicole Oberhofer
  • Working tool positioning system
    Patent number: 9114493
    Abstract: A method and system for determining the position of a hand-held power tool on a wall including measuring distances within a plane perpendicular to a tooling axis in at least two directions, comprising at least the direction to one side wall and the direction to the floor or the ceiling. At least one non-contact measurement sensor module measures distances in a multitude of angles in an angular range of at least 1° around the at least two directions. From the distance sequence measured by the at least one measurement sensor module a calculation and storing unit automatically calculates a function, wherein extrema represent shortest distances to walls, floor and/or ceiling adjacent to the wall. From said function the calculation and storing unit deduces the shortest distances, and output means provide information about the shortest distances so as to allow positioning relative to the shortest distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY CENTER GMBH
    Inventors: Bo Pettersson, Juerg Hinderling, Benedikt Zebhauser
  • Row bar thickness measurement device, system and methods
    Patent number: 9115980
    Abstract: A device and system for precise measurement of a thickness and determination of a profile of a slider row bar. The device includes a bar mount fixture having a structure for supporting the row bar by an edge, a first probe and a second probe on either side of the row bar, each probe being a non-contact sensor with a measurement precision of 0.5 micrometer, with each of the probes laterally moveable in relation to the bar mount fixture. Also included are methods of using a device for precisely measuring of a thickness and determining of a profile of a slider row bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Leping Li, Sarah R. Marotz, Kara L. Maytag
  • Method and program for using gestures to control a coordinate measuring device
    Patent number: 9109868
    Abstract: A coordinate measuring device includes a measuring probe measuring three-dimensional coordinates; a measuring arm supporting the measuring probe and outputting position information for calculating the three-dimensional coordinates; a controller connected to the measuring arm and detecting the three-dimensional coordinates based on the position information; and a display displaying a menu. The controller further displays the menu on the display when a predefined menu display operation performed using the measuring probe is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: MITUTOYO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shinsaku Abe
  • Roofing template and method of cutting roofing shingles
    Patent number: 9109875
    Abstract: Disclosed is a template and method for use in the roofing industry for cutting roofing shingles on site in multiple useful lengths with each individual cut. The template, formed of a durable material such as aluminum, comprises a base plate having an upwardly facing planar surface. Border walls rise from two adjacent sides of the planar surface of the base plate and have abutment surfaces facing inwardly towards the planar surface of the base plate. Permanent markings on the abutment surfaces and the planar surface are visible at a fixed point above the template so as to enable a person with a T-square and a cutting instrument to cut a standard size shingle piece into two useful pieces or to cut multiple shingles stacked on top of one another into two useful pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: Mario David Marisa
  • Measuring instrument
    Patent number: 9103645
    Abstract: To provide a measuring instrument having improved usability and viewability. A measuring instrument includes a touch panel display unit that receives an external input performed by physical contact and has a display function. In the touch panel display unit, a plurality of operation icons that are used to perform a complicated input operation as well as a measurement result are displayed. It is possible to provide a measuring instrument that is superior in terms of the usability and viewability. For example, a measurement mode can be selected by selecting and touching one of the plurality of operation icons displayed in the touch panel display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: MITUTOYO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Hayashi, Yoshiaki Shiraishi
  • Method and apparatus for hysteresis reduction in displacement sensors
    Patent number: 9103670
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for improving the performance of displacement sensors, including absolute displacement sensors, such as inclinometers and accelerometers, and relative displacement sensors such as linear relative position transducers, by reducing or eliminating hysteresis. During use, independent, controlled and limited displacement is induced between the sensing unit and housing or base of such sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventor: Jack A. Ekchian
  • Elevation adjustment mechanism for sight
    Patent number: 9097491
    Abstract: An adjustable mechanism for an archery sight is characterized by a unique elevation and tension adjustment assemblies which allow a user to quickly and easily set the sight for optimum performance. The mechanism includes an elevation bar having an elevation carriage connected therewith for sliding movement along the bar in a first direction. A windage carriage is connected with the elevation carriage for movement in a second direction, and a sight is connected with the windage carriage. The elevation bar includes a drive screw and the elevation carriage includes a uniquely configured nut releasably connected with the drive screw so that the elevation carriage can be quickly displaced relative to the elevation bar. Tension adjustment between the elevation carriage and the elevation bar is provided by a unique adjustable cam and gib assembly operable by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory E. Summers, Daniel E. Ellgass
  • Shape measuring machine and method of correcting shape measurement error
    Patent number: 9091522
    Abstract: A shape measuring machine includes a slider that supports a scanning probe. A scale unit detects a displacement of the slider. A tip sphere displacement detection unit detects a displacement of the tip sphere. A calculation unit includes a correction filter including a first and second filters and an adder, and calculates a measurement value from the displacements of the slider and the tip sphere. The first filter corrects the displacement of the slider based on a frequency transfer characteristic from the scale unit to the tip of the slider. The second filter outputs a value that is obtained by correcting a value corrected by the first filter based on a frequency transfer characteristic from the tip of the slider to the tip sphere as the correction value. The adder outputs a measurement value obtained by adding the correction value and the displacement of the tip sphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: MITUTOYO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideyuki Nakagawa, Nobuhiro Ishikawa
  • Apparatus and method for customly calibrating a cutting blade set for a hair clipper
    Patent number: 9089979
    Abstract: The present invention provides a barber instrumentality useful for accurate and reproducible adjustment of the cutting blades used by hair clippers. Methods are also provided herein for the use of the instrumentality wherein precise adjustments can be made to reproduce fixed distances between a cutting blade and a guide blade of a hair clipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Morono Hodge
  • Doorframe jig and method
    Patent number: 9091085
    Abstract: A portable doorframe installation jig is disclosed, adapted to allow a construction worker to readily install a new doorframe plum, level, and in plane. It also may be used as a brace to retain doorframe position during installation of framing and/or drywall. It may also be used as a reinspection tool after installation of drywall. The door jig further serves the purpose of stabilizing the doorframe, in some embodiments, during construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Don C. Hokanson
  • Toilet flange template apparatus
    Patent number: 9091076
    Abstract: A toilet flange template apparatus comprising a first arm having a first head and a first connecting member extending therefrom, the first head defining a first perimeter edge substantially corresponding to and providing circumferential clearance relative to a toilet flange, and a second arm having a second head and a second connecting member extending therefrom, the second arm being pivotally connected to the first arm, the second head formed having a substantially downwardly-extending second center boss configured to be received within the toilet flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventors: Jack Amer, Danny Alvarez
  • Multilayered liquid capacitive micro inclinometer
    Patent number: 9086276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid multilayer capacitive micro inclinometer, comprising at least two pairs of differential electrodes, each pair positioned in a same plane; at least one common electrode with a portion positioned in the plane of each pair of differential electrodes. The differential electrodes and the common electrode are provided in a sealed chamber, in which an immersing liquid is filled. The shape of the differential electrodes forms a sector of a circular plane. The inclinometer may further integrate a reading circuit. The present invention also discloses preparation method for the invented inclinometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: SAGATEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Hsiang Chen, Cheng-Szu Chen, Bo-Ting Chen
  • Tape measure multi-tool
    Patent number: 9086265
    Abstract: A tape measure has multiple functions, including the ability to draw arcs or circles having a specific radius, the ability to draw a straight line a certain distance away from an edge, and the ability to score an item, such as sheet metal. The size of the arcs or circles or the distance from the edge to the straight line is only limited to the length of the tape measure. The tape measure continues to retain its primary function of measuring distances. The tape measure can further include an integrated chalk line. The multiple functions can be provided in a tape measure having the features incorporated at the time of manufacture, or the multiple functions can be added to an existing tape measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Paul Kocenko
  • Eyeglass frame shape measuring apparatus
    Patent number: 9080853
    Abstract: An eyeglass frame shape measuring apparatus includes: a frame holding unit holding an eyeglass frame; a tracing stylus inserted into a bevel groove of the rim; a moving unit moving the tracing stylus; and a controller controls the moving unit and obtains measurement data of a shape of the rim. The controller controls the moving unit based on a first measurement operation to perform a first measurement. The controller decides whether the first measurement is performed in a first state in which the tracing stylus is inserted into the bevel groove at the time of starting the first measurement or a second state in which the tracing stylus is not inserted into the bevel groove at the time of starting the first measurement. If the controller decides that it is the second state, the controller performs a second measurement based on a second measurement operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: NIDEK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takayasu Yamamoto
  • Magnetic compass
    Patent number: 9080869
    Abstract: A magnetic compass is provided which features a stationary central pointer which extends outwards to the inside of a rim displaying graduated angular indicia, said rim being integral with a pivoting disc which is magnetically coupled. The central pointer assumes the graphic shape of a craft, such as a ship's hull, the stationary disposition of which offers a more intuitive realization of the directional heading of a vessel with respect to the cardinal axes of a compass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Chapman
  • Shape measuring apparatus
    Patent number: 9080846
    Abstract: There are provided a first (Y-axial direction) moving unit, a movement auxiliary unit for moving in substantially parallel with the first moving unit, and a second (X-axial direction) moving unit for moving substantially perpendicular to the first moving unit. Force generated for moving the second moving unit is received by the movement auxiliary unit to perform driving of the XY directions. Thus, when a measuring probe provided on the second moving unit is scanned in the XY directions, vibrations of the first moving unit can be suppressed without the first moving unit receiving a counteraction of force that acts in a direction substantially perpendicular to the moving direction of the first moving unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Keishi Kubo