Patents by Inventor Keijun Kishi

Keijun Kishi 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: 7493699
    Abstract: A laser transmitter adapted for use in small spaces such as pipes and sewers includes a housing having two exit windows positioned in generally orthogonal planes. The laser transmitter includes a leveling mechanism that is capable of directing a collimated beam through a select one of the two exit windows, in a generally horizontal direction at a specified grade irrespective of whether the laser transmitter is oriented generally horizontally or generally vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Keijun Kishi, Brian Kemp, Kent W. Kahle
  • Publication number: 20070214666
    Abstract: A laser transmitter adapted for use in small spaces such as pipes and sewers includes a housing having two exit windows positioned in generally orthogonal planes. The laser transmitter includes a leveling mechanism that is capable of directing a collimated beam through a select one of the two exit windows, in a generally horizontal direction at a specified grade irrespective of whether the laser transmitter is oriented generally horizontally or generally vertically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Keijun Kishi, Brian Kemp, Kent Kahle
  • Patent number: 7039089
    Abstract: A laser transmitter adapted for use in small spaces such as pipes and sewers includes a housing having two exit windows positioned in generally orthogonal planes. The laser transmitter includes a leveling mechanism that is capable of directing a collimated beam through a select one of the two exit windows, in a generally horizontal direction at a specified grade irrespective of whether the laser transmitter is oriented generally horizontally or generally vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Trimble Navigation Limited
    Inventors: Keijun Kishi, Brian Kemp, Kent W. Kahle
  • Publication number: 20050117153
    Abstract: A laser transmitter adapted for use in small spaces such as pipes and sewers includes a housing having two exit windows positioned in generally orthogonal planes. The laser transmitter includes a leveling mechanism that is capable of directing a collimated beam through a select one of the two exit windows, in a generally horizontal direction at a specified grade irrespective of whether the laser transmitter is oriented generally horizontally or generally vertically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Keijun Kishi, Brian Kemp, Kent Kahle
  • Patent number: 5552886
    Abstract: This invention provides a laser beam transmitting apparatus which can make the levelling work unnecessary to thereby mitigate the burden of an operator and improve work efficiency. The apparatus is provided with a base, a beam transmitter for supplying a beam of light, a housing, for holding the beam transmitter, and a levelling mechanism provided between the housing and the base, the housing being oscillatably supported on the base, and the center of oscillatory movement thereof lying above the centroid of the housing. Thus, there is achieved double bearing combined with a precise levelling mechanism, provided between the beam transmitter and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Nikon Corporation
    Inventors: Eiichi Kitajima, Keijun Kishi