Patents by Inventor David Leuzinger

David Leuzinger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9289833
    Abstract: An accessory that can be connected to a machine drill is provided. A projector is provided to project a first light spot and a second light spot to a work piece to be processed. A camera is provided to record the first light spot and the second light spot in an image. A processing device is provided to determine an incline of the machine drill in reference to the work piece, based on a first distance of the first light spot from a reference point recorded in the image and a second distance of the second light spot from the reference point recorded in the image. A display device is coupled to the processing device and displays the determined incline. The light spots may be embodied punctual or planar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: HILTI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Roland Schaer, Alexander Liniger, David Leuzinger
  • Patent number: 8810802
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus and control method is disclosed. An auxiliary device can be connected to a drilling machine. The auxiliary device includes a camera aligned in a working direction for recording an image of a working surface and a drill hole generated by the drilling machine. An image processing device is provided for identifying the drill hole in the image. Based on a distance from the drill hole to a reference point in the image, an evaluation device determines a distance from the drilling machine to the workpiece. A display device serves to indicate the determined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Roland Schaer, Alexander Liniger, David Leuzinger
  • Publication number: 20120328381
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus and control method is disclosed. An auxiliary device can be connected to a drilling machine. The auxiliary device includes a camera aligned in a working direction for recording an image of a working surface and a drill hole generated by the drilling machine. An image processing device is provided for identifying the drill hole in the image. Based on a distance from the drill hole to a reference point in the image, an evaluation device determines a distance from the drilling machine to the workpiece. A display device serves to indicate the determined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Roland Schaer, Alexander Liniger, David Leuzinger
  • Publication number: 20120162406
    Abstract: An accessory that can be connected to a machine drill is provided. A projector is provided to project a first light spot and a second light spot to a work piece to be processed. A camera is provided to record the first light spot and the second light spot in an image. A processing device is provided to determine an incline of the machine drill in reference to the work piece, based on a first distance of the first light spot from a reference point recorded in the image and a second distance of the second light spot from the reference point recorded in the image. A display device is coupled to the processing device and displays the determined incline. The light spots may be embodied punctual or planar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Roland Schaer, Alexander Liniger, David Leuzinger
  • Publication number: 20120163932
    Abstract: An accessory is provided that can be connected to a power drill or can be fastened at the power drill in a detachable fashion. The accessory may comprise detachable or fixed means for fastening at the power drill, e.g., clips, sleeves, clamps, screws. A measuring device is provided to determine measurements, including an incline of the power drill in reference to an operating surface and/or a distance of the power drill from the operating surface. A projector is provided to project the symbols according to the measurements determined to the operating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Peer Schmidt, Roland Schaer, Alexander Liniger, David Leuzinger