Patents Examined by Yaritza Guadalupe-McCall
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Patent number: 11761745Abstract: A measuring tape device may include a housing having an aperture, a reel assembly, a blade, and a piezoelectric bimorph layer. The reel assembly may be enclosed within the housing, and may be configured to alternately allow the blade to be withdrawn from the reel assembly through the aperture or received in the aperture onto the reel assembly. The blade may have a first end configured to extend from the housing through the aperture and a second end configured to be wound on the reel assembly. The piezoelectric bimorph layer may be disposed over at least a portion of the blade.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventor: Jeromy Elwood Higgins
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Patent number: 11761748Abstract: A system and method for aligning multiple pieces of rotary machinery equipment by coupling rotating shafts extending from at least one of the multiple pieces of rotary machinery equipment. The system includes mounting a first piece of rotary machine equipment to a device comprising two U-shaped plates that are interlocked with each other. The alignment method includes a process for adjusting the first piece of rotary equipment with respect to a first U-shaped plate to correct for either a vertical offset or angular misalignment.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2023Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: KING FAISAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Mounir Bouzguenda, Brahim Ben Smida
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Patent number: 11752798Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a measuring and drawing device. The measuring and drawing device comprises a supporting frame, a rotation driving portion, a reciprocation driving portion, a drawing member, a distance measuring sensor, an angle sensor, and a control module. A first motor is configured to drive the rotating arm to rotate relative to the supporting frame, and a second motor is configured to drive the drawing member to reciprocate along the rotating arm to enable the drawing member to move in two dimensions. The distance between the first motor and the drawing member is measured through the distance measuring sensor to achieve measuring of a length of a line segment, and the rotating angle of the rotating arm relative to the first motor is measured through the angle sensor to achieve measuring of the rotating angle.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Minnan Normal UniversityInventors: Xuecong Lin, Xiaoqun Wang, Anqi Wu, Min Wu, Ling Xu
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Patent number: 11754384Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method for measuring axial clearance of a wheel bearing device, with which it is possible to make a high-precision measurement of negative axial clearance. This method comprises: a step (S02) for press-fitting an inner race (4); a first negative axial clearance measurement step (S03); a swaging step (S04); an inner-race press-in amount measurement step (S05); a first inner-race outer-diameter increment measurement step (S06); a second inner-race outer-diameter increment calculation step (S07); an outer-diameter increment difference calculation step (S08); a first axial clearance decrement calculation step (S09); a second axial clearance decrement calculation step (S10); a third axial clearance decrement calculation step (S11); and a second negative axial clearance calculation step (S12).Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: NTN CORPORATIONInventors: Nobukatsu Uchiyama, Satoshi Goto
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Patent number: 11753835Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to vertically plumb a wood framed wall. The apparatus includes a handle portion, a beam portion is connected to the handle portion, and a base plate pivotally connected the beam portion. The apparatus includes one or more apertures in both the beam portion and the base plate. The apparatus may include a flange that extends from the base plate with one or more apertures in the flange. The handle portion may have a circular cross-section and may be integrally formed with the beam portion. The beam portion of the apparatus may be pivotally connected to the base plate by a clevis and a pin. Fasteners connect the beam portion to a brace of a wood framed wall and the base plate to the floor or a base plate. A force may be applied to the handle to vertically plumb the wood framed wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2023Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Inventor: Matthew J. LaMont
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Patent number: 11747138Abstract: A system includes a first planetary gear set comprising a first sun gear, at least one planetary gear, and a first ring gear designed to rotate at a speed lower than an operating speed of rotating equipment. The system further comprises a second planetary gear set comprising a second sun gear, at least one planetary gear, and a second ring gear designed to rotate at a speed lower than the operating speed of the rotating equipment. The system further comprises at least one laser source installed on the first ring gear of the first planetary gear set and at least one laser receiver installed on the second ring gear of the second planetary gear set. The at least one laser source corresponds with the at least one laser receiver to measure alignment readings while the rotating equipment is rotating at speeds up to and including the operating speed.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Mohamad Abduladhim Al Ibrahim, Salem Khalid Al Turki
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Patent number: 11747124Abstract: A guide assembly for a tape measuring device may include an inner guide portion facing a reel assembly of the tape measuring device, and an outer guide portion facing away from the reel assembly. The guide assembly may be configured to enable the tape to be paid out from an aperture of the tape measuring device in both lateral directions relative to the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Cecil McKinley Wilson, Nicholas Ryan Imsand
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Patent number: 11740054Abstract: A method to aim an arrow at a target, where the method includes providing a bow, an arc track attached to the bow via a mount assembly, a front sight disposed on a distal end of a sight line support and a rear sight disposed on a proximal end of the sight line support, the method further including sliding the sight line support upwardly or downwardly along the arc track until a target is visibly aligned with both the front sight and the rear sight where as sight line support slides upwardly, the sight line support rotates clockwise and as sight line support 103 slides downwardly, the sight line support rotates counterclockwise.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventor: Anthony Hollars
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Patent number: 11738591Abstract: The present invention relates to a drawing assisting tool, comprising at least one thin template with a set of solid and dashed grooved lines, in which said grooved lines are adapted to guide the drawing of at least one complete spatial body on a flat surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Inventors: Moshe Ego, Adir Garji
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Patent number: 11733021Abstract: A modular configuration for a scanning probe for a coordinate measuring machine include a stylus suspension module, a stylus position detection module, and a signal processing and control circuitry module. The stylus position detection module is configured to be assembled separately from the stylus suspension module before mounting to the stylus suspension module. The signal processing and control circuitry module is configured to be assembled separately from the stylus position detection module and the stylus suspension module before rigidly coupling to the stylus position detection module as part of assembling the scanning probe.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Mitutoyo CorporationInventors: Dawn Alisa Keehnel, Christopher Richard Hamner, Scott Ellis Hemmings, Scott Allen Harsila
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Patent number: 11733255Abstract: An interlock system for an industrial inspection system. The interlock system includes a first interlock mechanism having a projection that has an internal thread extending into the projection; and a second interlock mechanism having a receiving member that receives the projection. The second interlock mechanism has a threaded shaft that extends into the internal thread of the first interlock mechanism when rotated. The second interlock mechanism moves toward the first interlock mechanism when the threaded shaft is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2022Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITYInventors: Waleed Khalil Ahmed, Muthanna Ahmed Aziz
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Patent number: 11731717Abstract: A spacer tool for assembling a glass panel on a frame is provided. The spacer tool includes a body defining a central axis and a width along the central axis. The spacer tool includes a bore disposed within the body and axially aligned along the central axis. The bore is adapted to receive an alignment pin disposed on the frame. The spacer tool also includes a plurality of lands disposed on the body. Each of the plurality of lands is disposed substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the central axis, each of the plurality of lands is adapted to selectively contact an edge of the glass panel. Each of the plurality of lands is disposed at a distance relative to the central axis different from one another.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Rany Jahshan, Jesus Carlos Vallejo Lopez, Amory Rodriguez Diccion
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Patent number: 11725922Abstract: A length measuring jig measures the length of a tubular stud bolt with a central hole defined axially therethrough while the tubular stud bolt remains mounted on a target product such as a steam turbine casing. The length measuring jig includes a rod to be inserted into the central hole in the stud bolt, a first jaw provided on a tip end of the rod for abutting against an end face of the one side in longitudinal direction of the stud bolt, a slider on which the rod is slidably supported, a second jaw provided on the slider for abutting against an end face of the other side in longitudinal direction of the stud bolt, and a cap to be fitted in the central hole in the stud bolt and having a slit defined therein for allowing the rod to extend therethrough. The first jaw has an overall length smaller than a diameter of a minimum-diameter portion of the central hole in the stud bolt.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Yohei Tsuchiya, Takahiro Igawa
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Patent number: 11725923Abstract: A method for positioning a body that has a surface extending along a circular arc, includes: attaching the body to a machine part that is capable of swiveling; attaching a stationary, first distance gauge; attaching a stationary, second distance gauge; determining three first distance values and three second distance values at three defined angular positions of the machine part different from each other; calculating a first offset value, based on the three first distance values and the corresponding angular positions, and a second offset value, based on the three second distance values and the corresponding angular positions; shifting the body relative to the machine part, until the first offset value is determined by the first distance gauge and the second offset value is determined by the second distance gauge within permissible tolerances.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbHInventors: Alois Bartlechner, Sebastian Gruber, Jürgen Hertenberger, Karsten Sändig
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Patent number: 11713955Abstract: A tool, such as a tape measure, including a retraction system is shown. The tape measure includes a magnetic retraction speed controller. The magnetic retraction speed controller includes a magnet that induces an eddy current in a conductive component of the tool and slows a retraction speed.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: Scott Earl McKinster
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Patent number: 11703312Abstract: The invention relates to an evaluation tool and method for inspecting the integrity of any physical industry connections (hereinafter fittings). The tool comprises a first component (21) provided with a recess (23) to facilitate its engagement with a fitting to be evaluated (see FIG. 10); and a second component (20) connected to, and moveable relative to, the first component (21). Movement of the second component (20) relative to the first component (21) establishes a measurement between two surfaces (32, 33 in FIG. 10) of a fitting (34) to be evaluated, e.g. between an adjustable ferrule or nut (32) and a fixed part (33) of a fitting (34). The measurement is directly (27, 28), or indirectly, indicative of one or more predetermined connection conditions (e.g. over or under tightening of the adjustable component). The predetermined connection conditions may be read directly from the tool, remotely via an electronic device, or by late cross-referencing against entries in a database.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Paragon Inspection LimitedInventor: David Sutherland Phin
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Patent number: 11703327Abstract: A tool, such as a level, including one or more covers or sleeves is provided. The level body and sleeve each have a cooperating engagement structure that allows the sleeve to be removably coupled to the level body. A level kit including a level body and a plurality of removable sleeves is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: Eric S. Mackey
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Patent number: 11692821Abstract: An inclination sensor system for a mobile work machine includes a MEMS inclination sensor and a further inclination sensor of a different type and a fusion device. The inclination sensor is configured to output a first inclination signal on the basis of an inclination that exists at the inclination sensor. The further inclination sensor is configured to output a second inclination signal on the basis of the inclination that exists at the further inclination sensor. The fusion device is configured to calculate a corrected inclination signal on the basis of the first and second inclination signals and to output same as the corrected inclination signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: MOBA MOBILE AUTOMATION AGInventors: Jörg Ruppel, Dominik Becher, Boris Zils
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Patent number: 11692817Abstract: For alignment of rotational shafts, two devices for attachment to circular faces of two shaft segments. Each of the two devices has a laser photoelectric device for ascertaining a dimension of displacement of the two shafts from a desired axis of rotation relative to each other. Each of the two devices having a base surface with two linear contact edges designed to engage with a circumferential surface of a shaft and to ensure alignment between the device and an axis of rotation of the shaft to within a tolerance compatible with alignment tolerances of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Shoreline Alignment & Vibration, LLCInventor: Deron Jozokos
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Patent number: 11686567Abstract: A handrail installation device, including a first arm removably connected to at least a portion of a stair tread, a second arm pivotally disposed at a first end on at least a portion of the first arm to rotate from retracted in parallel with the first arm in a first position to at least partially extended away from the first arm in a second position, and rotate from extended away from the first arm in the second position to retracted in parallel with the first arm in the first position, and a bubble level disposed on at least a portion of the second arm to identify a level surface based on a position of at least one of the first arm and the second arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventors: Blane Lowe, Charles A Cox