Patents Issued in November 9, 2017
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Publication number: 20170321977Abstract: A slide assist system for a firearm having a frame and a reciprocating slide is disclosed. The slide assist system contains an elongated body having a first end pivotally connected to the reciprocating slide, and an opposed free end, the elongated body being movable between a stowed position in which the elongated body extends along the reciprocating slide and a deployed position in which the free end extends away from the reciprocating slide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Edward R. Teitel
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Publication number: 20170321978Abstract: A tactical combat rifle includes a two-part, bolt carrier. The upper part of the bolt carrier rides on rails formed in an upper receiver while the lower part of the bolt carrier, although attached to the upper part and moving with it, engages no supporting surfaces. A piston, driven by combustion gases from a regulatable gas block assembly, strikes the upper bolt carrier in the center of its mass to propel it rearward. The barrel is threaded to a removable barrel extension and secured to the upper receiver. A non-reciprocating charging handle is located far forward and accessible from either side of the upper receiver so the user does not have to lower the rifle from the shoulder or take eyes off the target. Combustion debris is kept away from the lower receiver and bolt so operation is cleaner and cycling rates of fire steadier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Stephen Ross Brannan, Kevin Michael Collins, David Irvin Brosey, Thomas Mooty, Charles Andrew Moore, Jeffrey McDonald, Harold L. Miller, Hollis Pettit Snead, III, Olivier Holger Costet
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Publication number: 20170321979Abstract: A firearm magazine extension article generally comprises; an extension spring stop that couples to a distal end of an OEM firearm magazine, and an extension body that couples to the extension spring stop. The extension body further comprises locking tabs receivable by the extension spring stop to secure it and the whole of the article to the OEM firearm magazine. To deter any lateral movement by the article and to further secure the article, the extension spring stop comprises a first spring plate receiving orifice to receive a spring plate tab, and the extension body comprises a second spring plate receiving orifice to also receive the spring plate tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Michael Przemyslaw Szczepkowski, David Joel Spykerman
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Publication number: 20170321980Abstract: A modular handgun system comprises an elongated universal trigger frame having a barrel locking block, a pair of slide rails, and an accessory rail. The trigger frame is adapted to have a trigger assembly mounted thereto. The system further comprises a grip frame having an elongated channel and a hand grip extending downwardly from the elongated channel. The trigger frame is removably mounted in the elongated channel of the grip frame. The accessory rail of the trigger frame is positioned forward of a forward end of the elongated channel of the grip frame so as to be exposed. The system further comprises a slide and barrel assembly slidably mounted on the slide rails of the trigger frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: ZEV Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Alec Wolf
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Publication number: 20170321981Abstract: A folding pocket pistol has a frame, a barrel connected to the frame and defining a bore and a chamber and movable between an operating position and a loading position, a bolt connected to the frame and operable to reciprocate between a rearward cocked position and a forward battery position, a trigger connected to the frame and having a lever movable between a forward position and a rearward position, a grip connected to the frame and movable between a closed position abutting the frame, and an open position away from the frame, the grip defining a pocket adapted to receive the trigger lever when the trigger lever is in the forward position, and the grip having a pocket block surface adapted to contact a portion of the trigger lever when the trigger lever is in the rearward position, which prevents the grip moving to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Aaron Voigt
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Publication number: 20170321982Abstract: A pistol has a frame with a striker operably connected to the frame. A trigger is operably connected to the frame. A transmission element is operably connected between the trigger and striker to motivate the striker to discharge the firearm in response to actuation of the trigger. The transmission element is movable between a first position in which operation connection from the trigger to the striker is enabled, and a second position in which operation connection from the trigger to the striker is disabled in response to acceleration forces due to dropping the pistol.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Grayguns, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Edward Gray
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Publication number: 20170321983Abstract: In some embodiments, a firearm trigger assembly comprises a hammer arranged to pivot on a hammer axis. The hammer comprises a cavity offset from the hammer axis, and the cavity has an opening that extends along a length of the cavity. A secondary biasing mechanism comprises a support member and a biasing member. The support member comprises a first portion oriented in the cavity and a second portion arranged to support the biasing member. The first portion is fixedly attached to the second portion. The trigger assembly has a first orientation and a second orientation. The secondary biasing mechanism biases the hammer in a first direction about the hammer axis in the first orientation, and in a second direction about the hammer axis in the second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: In Ovation LLCInventor: Terrence Dwight Bender
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Publication number: 20170321984Abstract: A noise suppressor design is provided that improves reduction of muzzle blast without increasing the size or weight of the noise suppressor. In various embodiments, a noise suppressor for a firearm might comprise a central axis and a plurality of baffles that each nests within adjacent baffles along the central axis. A first baffle and a second baffle of the plurality of baffles might each comprise a proximal end having a first/second aperture oriented along the central axis and a plurality of notches in the proximal end adjacent to the first/second aperture and aligned in a first orientation. A third baffle of the plurality of baffles might comprise a proximal end having a third aperture oriented along the central axis and a single notch in the proximal end adjacent to the third aperture and aligned in a second orientation that is 90 degrees relative to the first orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Kurtis A. Palu, Michael S. Coppinger
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Publication number: 20170321985Abstract: An apparatus and system are provided for a firearm suppressor. The system, in one embodiment, includes an elongated core comprising at least one series of ports extending radially from a bore to an exterior surface of the core, where the at least one series of ports is disposed linearly along a longitudinal axis of the core, and where the elongated core comprises at least one trough formed in the exterior surface of the core. The system also includes a baffle sleeve disposed around the core, the baffle sleeve having at least one uninterrupted fluid pathway extending along the exterior surface of the baffle sleeve and formed by interdigitated baffle ridges, and an outer tube disposed around the baffle sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Ernest R. Bray
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Publication number: 20170321986Abstract: A recoil control system includes a base portion having a main body with a flat bottom surface; a slide portion having a main body with a flat upper surface; at least one structure providing a sliding interface between the base portion and the slide portion such that the slide portion is slidingly engaged with, and can move forward and backward with respect to, the base portion; and a damper in communication with the slide portion. The recoil control system provides sliding interface between at least a portion of a firearm and at least a portion of a support used with the firearm and reduces the possibility of the support hopping or bouncing during recoil.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Jeff Elsner
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Publication number: 20170321987Abstract: A simulated firearm includes a body, a camera, a memory, and a processor. The body has a handle, a trigger, and a barrel portion. The barrel portion defines a shooting axis. The camera is coupled to the body and aligned with the shooting axis. The camera is configured to capture an image in response to actuation of the trigger. The memory is coupled to the body and stores marker data corresponding to at least one target marker. The processor is coupled to the body and configured to determine whether a portion of the image captured by the camera matches any one or more of the at least one target marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Jacob Apkarian
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Publication number: 20170321988Abstract: In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a frame, a first rotatable member supported by the frame, a second rotatable member supported by the frame and a limb supported by the frame. The first rotatable member comprises a first track, a second track and a cam. The cam comprises a power cable track. A bowstring cable segment extends from the first rotatable member to the second rotatable member. A control cable segment extends from the first rotatable member to the second rotatable member. A power cable extends from the limb to the first rotatable member. When the bowstring is drawn, the first track feeds out the bowstring cable segment, the second track feeds out the control cable segment and the power cable track takes up the power cable. In some embodiments, the frame comprises a riser and a spar. In some embodiments, the first rotatable member is supported by the spar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: MCP IP, LLCInventors: Mathew A. McPherson, Gary L. Simonds, Henry M. Gallops, JR.
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Publication number: 20170321989Abstract: A recoil-damping device for a gun, in particular for fastening onto or in a buttstock of the gun, having a rear part and a front part which are movable towards one another against the force of at least one damping element. A locking device acting between rear part and front part is provided, which in a locking position blocks a relative movement between the rear and front part and in a release position allows a relative movement between the rear and front parts. A triggering element which can be activated by a shock pulse is further provided, which in a holding position holds the locking device in the locking position and in an active position releases the locking device into the release position. The triggering element and/or at least a part of the locking device is pivotable as a result of the shock pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Damian Schoenborn
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Publication number: 20170321990Abstract: The “True Sight Video Camera” is a firearm attachable, high capacity, specialized, automatic video recording camera for helping the police and military to record critically important criminal actions day or night. It contains special Day and Infra Red lenses to accomplish recording automatically, not only the actions but, also the surrounding environment. The use of this device is intended for domestic use in the protection of public safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Charles Taylor, Rex Marks
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Publication number: 20170321991Abstract: This case and holster combination features a holster hidden within a generally rectangular holster case disguised as two or more calculator, cell phone and/or other equipment holding cases arranged side-by-side m horizontal alignment. The holster case is designed with a from facing outward opening pistol access flap arranged to close over the holster body so as to hide any firearm placed therein providing a disguised holster case and holster combination which is worn and adapted for lateral cross-draw withdrawal of a firearm holstered in a position where its barrel is substantially horizontal and its handle is substantially vertical. The holster used with the case is preferably detachable and can be made in different shapes and customized for use with the particular firearm being housed, allowing the consumer to mix and match for best results and conformity to his/her firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Leonard Trinca
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Publication number: 20170321992Abstract: A gun sight assembly includes a housing with an inner bore and a sleeve. The sleeve has an axial cavity in which a luminescent source may be housed. The sleeve is press-fit into the bore such that complementary engagement features of the bore and the sleeve engage each other to lock the sleeve in place within the bore. In one version, the sleeve can be first received within an adapter configured for press-fit into the bore of the gun sight blank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Jesse A. Erdle
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Publication number: 20170321993Abstract: A system for aiming a projectile weapon includes a telescopic sight for use with a second sighting device, such as a reflex sight or other non-magnifying sight. The telescopic sight has an eye point spaced apart rearwardly from its eyepiece and positioned at a vertical plane containing a line of initial trajectory of the weapon to which the aiming system is mounted so that a line parallel to the line of initial trajectory does not intersect the eyepiece. The location of the eye point facilitates concurrent use of a second sighting device at a normal mounting height and viewable past the eyepiece, thereby allowing the viewer to change views between the telescopic sight and the second sighting device with little eye movement and essentially no head movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Quint Crispin
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Publication number: 20170321994Abstract: A method for aligning a missile with a target in a laser beam riding missile guidance system, the system including a laser transmitter for generating and projecting a laser information field towards the target and an optical sight for aiming the laser beam towards the target, the method comprising: determining a point in the laser information field with which the missile is currently aligned; determining a distance of the target from the missile; determining an angular displacement between the missile's current direction of travel and the direction in which the target lies from the missile; determining, based on said distance and angular displacement, a new point in the laser information field with which the missile should be aligned to reach the target; and controlling missile guidance systems on board the missile to bring the missile into alignment with the new point in the laser information field.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Paddy MALLON, George MCCONNELL
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Publication number: 20170321995Abstract: To parry a blast caused by an explosive object, absorb explosive energy, and improve durability. An armor to be installed on a bottom surface of a vehicle, including: a bottom plate formed to have a shape in which a central portion protrudes downward, and a porous metal member-disposed on the upper side of the bottom plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Daishi SUMI, Toshio ONUMA, Hiroaki TAKAHASHI, Tetsuya SUZUKI, Takatomo USHIYAMA, Katsumi TAKAGI
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Publication number: 20170321996Abstract: An aspect includes an agent carrier and an agent disposed in an inner cavity of the agent carrier. The agent includes an expandable foaming material and electromechanical signal blocking particles embedded in the expandable foaming material. An aspect further includes a sensor and agent release mechanism configured to release the agent from the agent carrier based at least in part on a determination, via the sensor, that the agent carrier is within a predetermined distance via the sensor from a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Guillaume Hoareau, Johannes J. Liebenberg, John G. Musial, Todd R. Whitman
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Publication number: 20170321997Abstract: A target holding assembly for holding a target above a support surface includes a stand that may penetrate a support surface. A clamp is coupled to the stand and a panel is removably positioned in the clamp. The panel may have a target attached thereto thereby facilitating the target to be supported above the support surface. Thus, the target may be shot at.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Anthony Farda
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Publication number: 20170321998Abstract: A block system for launching bottle rockets that includes: a first block, where the first block serves as a base; a second block, where the second block serves as a launching block and is adapted for placement onto the first block during use; a plurality of openings over a top surface of the first block; and a tube vertically extending from each opening. Preferably, the first block includes a handle, where the first block and second block are rectangular cuboids and each tube extends at an angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Gary Jones
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Publication number: 20170321999Abstract: The layered graphic decal arrow consists of an arrow base, decal, and a finishing layer. Two separate curing processes are used to create the arrow to prevent adhesive from penetrating the decal thereby degrading the visual appeal of the arrow. The decal is applied to the arrow base, or printed on the arrow base, then flashed at a first temperature then cured at a second temperature. After cooling the arrow, a finishing layer is applied to the arrow. A uniform pressure is applied around the finishing layer to hold it in place while curing. After curing, the uniform pressure is removed, the arrow is polished to remove undesired markings and the arrow is cut to the desired length. In an alternative embodiment, the finish layer is a polymer coating applied to the arrow without the need for uniform pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Keith Hoefer
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Publication number: 20170322000Abstract: An archery shaft for an arrow is disclosed herein. The archery shaft, in an embodiment, includes an elongated member formed from a compound. The compound includes a thermoplastic material and a plurality of reinforcement fibers embedded therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Donald M. Gordon, Edward D. Pilpel
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Publication number: 20170322001Abstract: The present disclosure provides a projectile with a self-contained internal chamber. Reaction of propellant inside the internal chamber can generate high pressure and the resultant exhaust gases can be used for projectile linear acceleration, rotational acceleration or other purposes. Torque can be produced by exhausting the pressure via radially placed, tangential nozzles or other outlets and can be configured to induce sufficient projectile spin to stabilize the projectile without the need for barrel rifling. The internal chamber may be separate or integral to the projectile itself. The projectile may include two or more chambers or compartments internal to the chambers. The disclosed projectile allows for higher pressures in the internal chamber than in the barrel and greater flexibility on pressure manipulation in the barrel and the projectile, allowing for a more efficient propellant combustion and manipulation of projectile characteristics such as muzzle and rotational speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Dimosthenis Panousakis
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Publication number: 20170322002Abstract: The present invention provides a projectile device and a method of manufacture of a projectile device and in particular to a pistol bullet and a rifle bullet and method of manufacture of same. In one embodiment, the projectile apparatus has a cylindrical body portion having a diameter, a front nose section tapering from a most proximal point of the projectile to the cylindrical body portion, and a rear tail section connected to the body portion and extending to the most distal point of the projectile, in which the front nose portion comprises a plurality of twisting depressions forming troughs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Joshua Mahnke
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Publication number: 20170322003Abstract: A remote treatment system may include a cone assembly including a spine and a cone body at least partially surrounding the spine, a marking payload, a syringe coupled to a portion of the cone assembly and adapted to store a syringe payload for treating a target, and a vanes cup. The vanes cup may have an inner diameter sized to receive an outer diameter of the syringe. The vanes cup may also include stabilization means for stabilizing the remote treatment system. Further, a pressure means within the vanes cup may be configured to apply a pressure against the payload within the syringe. In response to an impact between the cone assembly and the target, the payloads are expressed from the remote treatment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Alastair Gordon Scott, Andrew Haywood Smith
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Publication number: 20170322004Abstract: A firearm cartridge with a specially-configured token disc added to its base. The token includes an outer section and a central strike plate. The strike plate includes a strike ball at its center. The presence of the token increases the effective length of the cartridge and thereby prevents the closure of the bolt of a conventional firearm. As a result, the inventive cartridge cannot be fired in a conventional firearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: AMTEC Less Lethal Systems, Inc.Inventor: Todd Kuchman
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Publication number: 20170322005Abstract: A detonator for use in a detonating system, which detonator includes discriminating and validating arrangements which sense and validate at least one characteristic of at least one parameter produced by at least one of a light, acoustic, vibratory, magnetic or electrical signal event, and an electronic timer which executes a timing interval in response thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Albertus Abraham Labuschagne, Andre Louis Koekemoer, Christopher Malcolm Birkin, Craig Charles Schlenter, Elmar Lennox Muller
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Publication number: 20170322006Abstract: A measurement device includes first and second measurement indicia. First indicia (e.g., on the tape) may include numerals regularly spaced to mark inches or other units of length (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc,). Also included are second indicia, that are non-numeric (e.g., letters, such as A, B, C, etc.) where the second indicia are regularly spaced to mark fractions of inches or other units of length indicated by the first indicia. The second indicia are positioned between adjacent first indicia. For example, the letters (A, B, C, etc.) may he spaced every sixteenth or other fraction of an inch between the “1” and “2” (adjacent first indicia). Where sixteenths are used, the letters A-O are equally spaced, between the adjacent first indicia (e.g., between the “1”P? and the “2”). The A-O may repeat between each integral number—between “1” and “2”, between “2” and “3” and so forth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey D. Stewart, Wayne A. Provost
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Publication number: 20170322007Abstract: A device that includes or is attachable to a tape measure, that allows a user to take a measurement using the tape measure without requiring reference to measurement indicia. Such a device may include a base member, a housing on the base member including a slot for slidably receiving a tape of the tape measure when inserted through the slot of the housing during use, an elastomeric gripping layer positioned in the housing, positioned to contact a side of the tape when the tape is locked in a given position (e.g., given extension) during use, a movable pressure locking wedge positioned within the housing so that the tape is pinched between the wedge and another surface (the gripping layer is involved in such pinching), and a handle operable to move the wedge which allows selective locking of the tape between the wedge and other surface upon actuation of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey D. Stewart, Wayne A. Provost
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Publication number: 20170322008Abstract: A combination tape measure and marker is provided. The combination tape measure and marker includes a measuring tape housing having a lateral portion, a lower portion, and a front portion. A track is connected to the lateral portion of the measuring tape housing. An arm is slidably disposed within the track. A tension member having an arcuate shape can slide the arm towards the lower portion when depressed. A cartridge is integrally attached to the front portion of the measuring tape housing. The arm extends through the cartridge. A marker is removably secured within the cartridge and is operationally attached to the arm. A spring is housed in the cartridge and provides a retracted and extended position for the marker. The marker is movably separately and independently from the measuring tape housing by selectively depressing the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Omer Schneider
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Publication number: 20170322009Abstract: Tared Caliper consists of the measuring bar with fixed jaw, moving frame with the measuring indicator and with the moving jaw, attached to the accurate feed mechanism. Measurement calibrated effort device, which ensures the optimal effort during the measurements with the vernier caliper measurements, is arranged between the moving frame and accurate feed mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Sergii KRAMARENKO
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Publication number: 20170322010Abstract: A method and an apparatus for calibrating a tool in a flange coordinate system of a robot are disclosed. The method includes: acquiring a rotation angle of each joint of a robot when a to-be-calibrated tool fasted on an end joint mounting portion of the robot moves to a central point of the to-be-calibrated tool and overlaps with a calibration reference point acquiring calibration information of a central point of a calibrated tool in a flange coordinate system of the robot and completing calibration of the central point of the to-be-calibrated tool in the flange coordinate system of the robot according to the calibration information of the central point of the calibrated tool and a rotation angle of the to-be calibrated tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: WENFENG MU
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Publication number: 20170322011Abstract: An example non-destructive method for estimating a length of a member, which may be embedded, is described herein. The method can include impacting the member, recording a respective signal at each of a plurality of sensors attached to the member, and transforming the respective signals into a frequency domain. The respective signals can include dispersive waves generated by the impact. The method can also include determining an effective wavenumber of dispersive wave propagation based on the respective frequency-domain signals, determining theoretical wavenumber of dispersive wave propagation using a dispersion relation for the member, and estimating the length of the member based on the relationship between the effective wavenumber of dispersive wave propagation and theoretical wavenumber of dispersive wave propagation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Murthy N. Guddati, Vivek Samu
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Publication number: 20170322012Abstract: A method is provided for measuring a thickness of a layer of rubber-like material. The layer of rubber-like material includes a free face in contact with air and a face joined to an adjacent reinforcement made of elements electrically insulated from one another. Each of the elements includes at least one hysteretic material having a magnetic permeability greater than the magnetic permeability of air. According to the method, a sensitive element, which emits an alternating magnetic field, is brought towards the layer of rubber-like material whose thickness is to be measured, hysteretic losses in the adjacent reinforcement are measured at terminals of the sensitive element, and a thickness of the layer of rubber-like material is evaluated based on the hysteretic losses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: THOMAS LEDOUX, DENIS MARTIN, ALEXANDRE PERNOT, GUILLAUME HEREDIA, PATRICK MENEROUD, CÉDRIC GOEAU
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Publication number: 20170322013Abstract: A method for determining the direction and/or range from a drilling well to a target well may include positioning a magnetic source in the target well and a magnetic sensor in the drilling well. The method may include activating the magnetic source in the target well and moving one or both of the magnetic source and magnetic sensors until a location in which the magnetic sensor is not saturated is identified. The method may include determining the direction and/or range to the target well at that location.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Douglas RIDGWAY, Clinton Moss
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Publication number: 20170322014Abstract: A method of determining an angle by an encoder includes generating a first angle data based on a rotation of a bipolar magnet and a second angle data based on a rotation of the multipolar magnet; determining a first waveform signal based on the first angle data and a second waveform signal based on the second angle data; converting the first waveform signal into a third waveform signal having a cycle similar to the second waveform signal; calculating an angle result value as a function of the second angle data and a determined value about a location of a rotation cycle of the multipolar magnet based on a difference between the second waveform signal and the third waveform signal; and determining an absolute angle corresponding to the calculated angle result value based on stored angle data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: RESEARCH & BUSINESS FOUNDATION SUNGKYUNKWAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Jae Wook JEON, Jun Young MOON, Tae Won KIM, Do Eon LEE, Jae Wan PARK, Nguyen Xuan HA
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Publication number: 20170322015Abstract: A device for determining a 3D structure of an object having first and second laser emitters which generate laser radiation with first and second different wavelengths, respectively. A first beam splitter splits the laser radiation of each laser emitter into reference and illuminating radiation. The illuminating radiation is adapted to impinge on the object to be measured, be reflected by the object as object radiation, and interfere with the reference radiation to form interference patterns. A detector receives the interference patterns. A selection hologram deflects object radiation which impinges on it within a predefined incidence angle range and passes object radiation which impinges on it outside of the incidence angle range undiffracted. The undiffracted radiation either passes by the determination area of the detector or impinges on the determination area at an angle outside the determination angle range.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Alexander Knüttel
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Publication number: 20170322016Abstract: There is provided a three-dimensional coordinate measurement apparatus capable of reducing shaking of a Y carriage and improving measurement accuracy. A groove is formed along a Y-axis direction in a right side part of a surface plate made of stone, and a Y guide is formed between the groove and a right side surface of the surface plate to support a Y carriage in a portal shape in a movable manner in the Y-axis direction. A support section is provided at a lower end of a right Y carriage on the right side of the Y carriage, and the support section is supported by the surface plate through air pads which are disposed by two air pads back and forth on the corresponding one of a top surface, a right side surface, and a bottom surface, of the surface plate, and a right side surface of the groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Yukio KANNO, Keiichiro GOMI, Takashi FUJITA
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Publication number: 20170322017Abstract: [Object] To appropriately decide an image generation target position in a space. [Solution] Provided is an information processing device including a processor configured to achieve a function of collecting information indicating visual target positions from a plurality of viewpoints existing in a space, and a function of evaluating positions in the space in accordance with density of the visual target positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: SUGURU AOKI, SHO MURAKOSHI, RYO MUKAIYAMA, YOSHIHIRO NAKANISHI
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Publication number: 20170322018Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining a thickness of a material or an article of manufacture thereof such as a wall thickness of a plastic container or plastic bottle during manufacturing. In some embodiments, for example, a measurement system can include a light source disposed adjacent to a production line for plastic bottles. The light source can be configured to transmit light of a known frequency through the plastic bottles. A camera can be disposed opposite the light source. The camera can be configured to receive the light transmitted through the plastic bottles. An optional trigger, when present, can be configured to coordinate timing of the camera and the light source. A computer can be configured to determine wall thicknesses for the plastic bottles by an experimentally determined correlation between the light received by the camera and a known absorbance spectrum of the material forming the plastic bottles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Niagara Bottling, LLC.Inventors: Jay Clarke Hanan, Alexander Telemachos Mouschovias, Shih-Chieh "Jerry" Hsiung
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Publication number: 20170322019Abstract: A displacement sensor includes: a projection unit projecting emitted light toward a detection target surface of a detection target object; an objective optical system converging the emitted light toward the detection target surface and admitting reflected light resulting from diffuse reflection of the emitted light by the detection target surface; a baffle plate having openings each allowing one of portions of transmitted light resulting from the admission by the objective optical system to pass therethrough; an image capture unit capturing an image; image forming optical systems allowing each of the portions of the transmitted light resulting from the admission by the objective optical system to form an image on the image capture unit; and a signal processing unit calculating a distance from the detection target surface based on a luminance centroid of each of spots captured by the image capture unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Shigeru TAKUSHIMA, Hiroyuki KAWANO, Takashi YUZAWA, Makito SEKI
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Publication number: 20170322020Abstract: A method for calibrating an augmented reality visual rendering system comprising at least one display device partially transparent with respect to the user thereof, comprises carrying out the steps of: displaying a two-dimensional calibration curve on a partially transparent display device of the partially transparent display device; recording a three-dimensional curve described by the user by a three-dimensional pointing device so that the trajectory described by the three-dimensional pointing device is aligned, according to the viewpoint of the user, with the two-dimensional calibration curve displayed on the display device; and matching the three-dimensional curve and the two-dimensional calibration curve displayed on the display device; and comprising a step of calibrating the augmented reality visual rendering system by determining the parameters of a model to represent the set comprising the eye of the user 1 and the partially transparent display device of the partially transparent display device at whiType: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Steve BOURGEOIS
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Publication number: 20170322021Abstract: To address the problem in which when measuring the overlay of patterns formed on upper and lower layers of a semiconductor pattern by comparing a reference image and measurement image obtained through imaging by an SEM, the contrast of the SEM image of the pattern of the lower layer is low relative to that of the SEM image of the pattern of the upper layer and alignment state verification is difficult even if the reference image and measurement image are superposed on the basis of measurement results, the present invention determines the amount of positional displacement of patterns of an object of overlay measurement from a reference image and measurement image obtained through imaging by an SEM, carries out differential processing on the reference image and measurement image, aligns the reference image and measurement image that have been subjected to differential processing on the basis of the positional displacement amount determined previously, expresses the gradation values of the aligned differential rType: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Yuji TAKAGI, Fumihiko FUKUNAGA, Yasunori GOTO
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Publication number: 20170322022Abstract: A method for determining a force acting on a rotational device transverse to an axis of rotation of a rotor of the rotational device. The rotational device has a measuring system comprising a measurement body and detection devices for detecting a relative position of the detection device and the measurement body. The method comprises the following steps: producing a force which acts on the rotational device transverse to the axis of rotation of the rotor in a set rotational position, wherein the force causes a deflection of the rotor; determining the deflection of the rotor and/or a position error of the rotor in the set rotational position of the rotor from the relative position of the detection devices and the measurement body; and determining the force in the set rotational position of the rotor using a predetermined relationship between the force and the deflection and/or position error.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Rainer SAGEMUELLER, Dominik SEITZ
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Publication number: 20170322023Abstract: A depth detection apparatus that detects depth information on a depth to an object on the basis of first and second signals corresponding to first and second pupil regions of an exit pupil, including: a first calculation unit that calculates a first shift amount between the first and second signals; a signal processing unit that generates a corrected signal by perfoiining filter processing on at least one of the first and second signals, the filter processing being performed to relatively displace the first and second signals by a displacement amount corresponding to the first shift amount; and a second calculation unit that calculates a second shift amount between the filtered first and second signals or between signals, one of which is filtered in the filter processing and the other one of which is unfiltered.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Kiyokatsu Ikemoto
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Publication number: 20170322024Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensing system and a sensing method using the same. The sensing system includes at least one tested unit and an optical fiber measuring unit. The tested unit includes a container, a strain arm and a float. The container can be filled with a fluid, and the strain arm is connected with the float and combined with a measuring portion of the optical fiber measuring unit. When the container is disposed on a body of interest, the surface inclination or settlement of the body of interest would cause changes of buoyant force on the floating element and induce bending deformation of the strain arm. Accordingly, the surface deformation of the body of interest can be determined by detecting the bending deformation of the strain arm using the measuring portion combined with the strain arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Lu-Sheng LI, Kuo-Chun CHANG, Fang-Yao YEH, Ting-Yuan Huang
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Publication number: 20170322025Abstract: Level tools and level indicating devices for determining the angle of a vertically oriented object relative to both level and plumb capable of being read without requiring the tool's user to change his or her position or the position of the level tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventor: Robert Layne Norris
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Publication number: 20170322026Abstract: A tool, such as a level, including audio and/or visual indicators is provided. The level may include one or more bubble level vials having a controller and a sensor. The visual indicators are associated with the vials. The controller is configured to activate the audio and visual indicators in repose to a signal received from the sensor. The controller illuminates the visual indicators for each vial when that vial indicates it is level or plumb.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Richard Edward Gray, Scott Terrell Moeller, Gareth James Mueckl