Patents Examined by Yaritza Guadalupe-McCall
  • Level-correcting gauge block
    Patent number: 11486688
    Abstract: The level correcting gauge block is a tool. The level correcting gauge block incorporates a stepped structure, a level tool, and a target surface. The level tool is a tool used to identify a plane that is perpendicular to the force of gravity (called a horizontal plane). The level tool is used to determine whether the target surface is parallel (or “level”) to a plane that is perpendicular to the force of gravity. The stepped structure works in conjunction with the level tool. The stepped structure measures the elevation change required to be made to the target surface to bring the target surface to level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: Leo Capo
  • Instantly removable self-aligning high-accuracy mount for mounting a calibration instrument to a CNC work table
    Patent number: 11484980
    Abstract: The instant-mount aspect of the present invention allows a user to rapidly accurately dismount a mounted CNC calibration device from a CNC work table, and rapidly replace the CNC calibration device to its previously mounted position within 0.0001, in seconds. The alignment aspect of the present invention allows faster and more robust high-accuracy alignment of a CNC calibration device once it is mounted on a CNC work table. The remote nest aspect of the present invention allows rapid re-positioning of a CNC calibration device within a CNC milling machine cabinet in a way that does not disrupt the data connection between the CNC control computer and the CNC calibration device, and allows for utilization of more of the worktable surface during milling operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventor: David Anderson
  • Laser ranging over-height vehicle detector system (LARA-OHVD)
    Patent number: 11487010
    Abstract: A device for producing a triangular laser sheet. The device has an optical transmitter with a pair of plano-convex cylindrical lenses for circularizing infrared laser light and a plano-concave cylindrical lens for shaping the circularized light to produce a triangular laser sheet. A tilt sensor measures departure of the triangular laser sheet from a horizontal reference. The device projects a triangular sheet of infrared light that is useful for detecting over-height vehicles that are approaching a structure, such as a bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Research Foundation of the City University of New York
    Inventors: Abhishek Singhal, Anil K. Agrawal, Camille Kamga
  • On-machine measurement device, machine tool, and on-machine measurement method
    Patent number: 11486696
    Abstract: An on-machine measurement device that locates a tip position of a blade of a machining tool provided on a machining device includes: a measurement unit configured to measure, in a workpiece that has been machined by the machining tool, a height of a reference plane not machined by the machining tool and a height of a machined surface machined by the machining tool; and a locating unit configured to locate the tip position of the blade of the machining tool based on information on a machining depth specified at the time of machining of the workpiece, and the height of the reference plane and the height of the machined surface that are measured by the measurement unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masahiro Murota, Yonpyo Hon, Akira Yamamoto, Tomoki Shimizu
  • Level with metal frame supporting protective outer body
    Patent number: 11480430
    Abstract: A tool, such as a level, including one or more polymer/plastic body segment, protective cover and/or seal is provided. The covers discussed herein may limit or prevent dirt or construction materials, such as concrete, from entering into the level body. The cover may also be a non-stick material, such as a polymer outer sleeve, that limits the ability of dirt and construction material to adhere to the level. The level may also include scratch resistant vial windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph William Burge, Michael John Caelwaerts, Michael Wyatt, Bryant Deakins
  • Script sign template apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11472223
    Abstract: A kit includes a plurality of templates, a first end spacer, and a first middle spacer. The templates are for use in creating corresponding letters, numbers or symbols. A first template has a first width. The first end spacer is configured to replace the first template in a subsequent pass in which the first template is at an end of a word, the first end spacer having a second width that is less than the first width. The first middle spacer is configured to replace the first template in the subsequent pass in which the first template is in a middle of the word, the first middle spacer having a third width that is less than the second width. A second template has a fourth width that is different from the first width. A method is described for forming a sequence of connected first and second letters on a workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Rockler Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarah Jaqueline Lovgren, Brandon Michael Snyder, Daniel Lloyd Wenning
  • Method and apparatus for measuring the dimensions and characteristic angles of wheels, steering system and chassis of vehicles
    Patent number: 11466982
    Abstract: A method for measuring the dimensions and characteristic angles of wheels, steering system and chassis of vehicles by means of an apparatus comprising a plurality of 3D scanners, functionally connected to a computer and arranged peripherally to a vehicle whose dimensions and characteristic angles of wheels, steering system and chassis are to be measured; each one of the 3D scanners having a viewing field, the merging of the viewing fields defining a viewing field of the apparatus; the method is characterized in that it comprises: a total measurement step, in which all the wheels of the vehicle are at least partially visible in the viewing field of the apparatus; and a partial measurement step, in which at least one wheel of the vehicle is not visible in the viewing field of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: CEMB S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giancarlo Torri
  • Tape measure with compact retraction system
    Patent number: 11466970
    Abstract: A tool, such as a tape measure, including a spring-based retraction system is shown. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to decrease the size occupied by the spring within the tape measure housing, which consequently reduces tape measure housing size providing a more compact tape measure. Various spring-based retraction system embodiments are configured to control retraction of the tape measure in a manner that reduces whip or otherwise controls tape blade retraction. Some retraction system embodiments utilize a reduction gear train, and others utilize a compression spring and a transmission system that converts rotational movement of the tape reel to axial movement, which compresses the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Collin J. Nelson, David Andrew Wortelboer, Kyle C. Anderson, Abhijeet A. Khangar, Jonathan F. Vitas
  • Speed square with extension
    Patent number: 11465437
    Abstract: A speed square is provided including a triangular flat plate having measurement markings indicated on at least one face, a T bar affixed to, and extending along, the length of a first side of the triangular flat plate, and an extension element hingedly connected to an end of second side of the triangular flat plate opposite the T bar. The extension element having measurement markings indicated on at least one face, such that the measurement markings of the triangular flat face continue on the extension element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Brendan Michael Walsh, Timothy T. McKenzie
  • Systems, devices and methods for consistently and uniformly measuring the diameters of sutures
    Patent number: 11454485
    Abstract: A system for measuring the diameter of a suture includes a test bench, a first suture clamping assembly slidably mounted to the test bench, and a second suture clamping assembly fixed to the test bench. The system includes a suture diameter gauge slidably mounted to the test bench and located between the first and second suture clamping assemblies for obtaining suture diameter measurements for a suture secured to the clamping assemblies. The system has a rotation assembly coupled with the first and second suture clamping assemblies for simultaneously rotating the first and second suture clamping assemblies on an axis between a first position and a second position that defines a right angle with the first position. The system includes a suture tensioning assembly for applying tension to a suture secured to the first and second suture clamping assemblies as the suture is rotated on its axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Pfefferkorn, Elizabeth Vailhe, Kevin Hengst, Michael Logue
  • Measurement system
    Patent number: 11454484
    Abstract: A tape measure holder comprises a C-shaped clip having an adhesive disposed upon at least one interior face of the clip configured to removably secure a length of measuring tape upon the exterior surface of an object to be measured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Tremblay
  • Coordinate measuring system
    Patent number: 11454498
    Abstract: A coordinate measuring system includes a scanning module having a laser line scanner and a projection device. The laser line scanner projects a laser line onto a surface of a workpiece and produces scan data from a reflection of the laser line. The projection device and/or the laser line scanner project three optical markers onto the surface of the workpiece, at least one of the three markers being disposed on the laser line and at least one of the three markers being at a distance from the laser line. The coordinate measuring system includes an optical sensor capturing image data of the three optical markers and an evaluation device determining a position and an orientation of the coordinate system of the laser line scanner in the coordinate system of the optical sensor based on the image data of the optical sensor and the scan data of the laser line scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik GmbH
    Inventors: Andrzej Grzesiak, Heiko Goller, Thomas Mayer
  • Electrical conduit spacing device
    Patent number: 11451021
    Abstract: An electrical conduit spacing device to organize spacing of an electrical conduit at a predetermined location, the electrical conduit spacing device including a main body, a plurality of magnetic portions disposed on a first side of the main body and a second side of the main body opposite with respect to the first side to attract the electrical conduit thereto, a plurality of measuring sticks perpendicularly disposed on at least a portion of a bottom surface of the main body with respect to a direction to indicate a distance of a space between the electrical conduit, and another object or surface, and a butterfly nut disposed on at least a portion of the main body to move at least one of the plurality of measuring sticks in response to movement of the butterfly nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Adrian Rodriguez
  • Conduit alignment tool with wings
    Patent number: 11441703
    Abstract: An alignment tool for aligning first and second conduit sections at a connection colinearly along a longitudinal axis, wherein the first conduit section has a bell end at the connection and the second conduit section has a narrow end at the connection, includes a collar portion sized to circumscribe the bell end outer diameter; a funnel portion attached to the collar portion, the funnel portion having a diameter that increases in a longitudinal direction away from the collar portion; a step on one of the collar and funnel inner surfaces, the step having a funnel portion side and a collar portion side, wherein an inner diameter of the funnel portion side of the step is equal to the bell end inner diameter; and key and keyway wings extending laterally from the collar portion, wherein the keyway wing includes a keyway and the key wing includes a key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Michael Loose, Jody David Seubert, Michael James Quella
  • Chalk box with chalk reel spool groove
    Patent number: 11440343
    Abstract: A spool for a chalk box may include a core member extending substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the spool, a first sidewall disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the spool at a first end of the core member, and a second sidewall disposed in a plane substantially parallel to the first sidewall at a second end of the core member. The string may be configured to be retained on the spool by being wound onto the core member. The first sidewall may include a first anchorage orifice and a second anchorage orifice spaced apart from each other and each passing through the first sidewall from an inside surface of the first sidewall to an outside surface of the first sidewall. A spool groove may be formed on the outside surface of the first sidewall extending from the first anchorage orifice to the second anchorage orifice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Cecil Wilson
  • Non-planer measurement system and method of use
    Patent number: 11435173
    Abstract: A non-planer measurement system allows for a tape measure or ruler to nest in along the top surface of an object such as a roof panel. The tape has cutouts to fit the pattern so that the whole edge with the cutouts nests with the surface of the roof panel. The tape then allows for accurate distance measurements along the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher B Gardner
  • Laser level
    Patent number: 11428529
    Abstract: A laser level including a control mechanism housing which houses a control mechanism, the control mechanism including at least a top surface and a bottom surface. A protective structure extends from the control mechanism housing configured to protect the control mechanism from impact and including an upper structure which extends from a top surface of the control mechanism housing and a lower structure which extends from a bottom surface of the control mechanism housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin M. Lee, Vincent Cook, Michael T. Matteo, Keith M. Lombardi
  • Locationing device for a machining point on a workpiece
    Patent number: 11420317
    Abstract: A device for determining a location on an elongated workpiece, characterized in that the device comprises: a frame movable in a first direction, preferably in a longitudinal direction of the workpiece, positioning means to position the frame in relation to the sides of the workpiece, movable means movable in a second direction, preferably in a transverse direction with respect to the frame, a measuring point, the movement in first direction and second direction used to move measuring point in said directions, measuring equipment for determining the location of the measuring point in transverse and longitudinal respect to the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Rock Roots Oy
    Inventor: Andreas Stenroth
  • Measuring instrument
    Patent number: 11415402
    Abstract: A measuring instrument that reads a measure including a plurality of reading patterns arranged in a length direction of the measure, each reading pattern including a plurality of patterns arranged in a width direction of the measure, includes: a flattening member that increases a flatness of the measure; and a first reader that optically reads the plurality of patterns arranged in the width direction included in a single reading pattern from the measure in a state where the flatness is increased by the flattening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITED
    Inventors: Tamotsu Koike, Katsuya Funakoshi, Maiko Kikuchi
  • Combination tool for marking, measuring, and checking level
    Patent number: 11415400
    Abstract: An example combination tool for marking, measuring, and checking level includes a holder for a marking device (e.g., a soapstone). The holder has a body formed by a first side, a second side, a front side, a back side a top side, and a flat bottom side. A securement releasably secures the marking device at least partially within the body. Turning the securement in a first direction tightens the marking device within the body of the holder. Turning the securement in a second direction loosens the marking device in the body of the holder so that the marking device slides in and out through an opening formed in the front side of the body to adjust a position of the marking device for use in marking. The example combination tool may also include measuring markings, a level, a clip, and a grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: Jose C. Ramos, Jr.