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7523558 |
Tool incorporating a light line generating device
A tool incorporating a device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light...
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7513052 |
Light line generating device
A device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a...
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7310904 |
Method and means for adjusting the scope of a firearm
A scope adjustment calculating apparatus and method for calculating adjustment to a scope on a firearm is disclosed. The scope adjustment calculating device displays multiple input criteria...
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7296359 |
Laser alignment system and method
Provided is a device/method of alignment of a laser's beam with the laser's support system so that the beam is substantially parallel in a chosen direction with respect to a reference line on the...
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7269908 |
Tool for projecting a visually perceptible plumb line from a proposed location of a fire sprinkler head on a suspended ceiling and method of using
A tool for projecting a visually perceptible plumb line extending from a proposed location of a fire sprinkler head on a suspended ceiling. The tool includes a base and a self-leveling laser. The...
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7216437 |
Field aiming light fixtures by using imprinted ring on fixture lens
An apparatus and method for checking alignment of a lighting fixture comprising a lighting fixture with a housing, reflective surface in the housing, light source in the housing, and a glass lens...
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7145647 |
Measurement of spatial coordinates
A system for measurement of spatial coordinates comprising a probing tool and a main measuring unit, wherein said probing tool comprises a reflective object element, observation mechanism located...
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7086163 |
Method and remote-controlled reflector device for layout axis lines during construction of a building in the absence of direct line of sight
A method and remote-controlled reflector device for layout reference and axis lines is provided for use preferably in high building construction industry. The reflector device includes a mirror...
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6796040 |
Line laser device
A line laser device, comprising a light source for emitting a laser beam, a light emitting unit having optical means for projecting the laser beam from the light source in fan-like shape, an...
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6760974 |
Height determining instrument for poured floors, and method
A height indicating instrument useful for preparing flat and level cementitious floors over an uneven sub floor. The instrument includes first and second rod assemblies, the first having a foot...
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6679609 |
Laser beam irradiation device
A laser beam irradiation device, comprising a light source for emitting a laser beam, a cylindrical lens, an optical system for entering the laser beam to the cylindrical lens perpendicularly with...
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6501536 |
Method and apparatus for determining the location of an occupant of a vehicle
A method and apparatus for use in locating the eyes of a vehicle driver or passenger in a vehicle for controlling vehicle systems including the positioning of vehicle sideview mirrors in relation...
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6317980 |
Laser jigging system for assembly of trusses and method of use
A method of constructing trusses includes providing a laser jigging system that projects the location of the jigging hardware so that an operator can easily, quickly, and precisely position the...
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6170163 |
Method of assembling components of an assembly using a laser image system
A method of assembling components of an assembly, such as the components of a truss, using a laser imaging system in combination with assembly jigs. The jigs may be slidably mounted on an assembly...
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6073353 |
Laser leveling device
The present invention provides a laser leveling device, which comprises a light emitting unit for irradiating a laser beam, a rotating unit for rotating the laser beam for scanning, and a means for...
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6014814 |
Method and tool for determining on a vehicle, especially an aircraft, the harmonization error of an equipment item
The present invention relates to a method and tool for determining on a vehicle (V), especially an aircraft, the harmonization error of an on board equipment item (1) with respect to a vehicle...
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5551159 |
Scalable measuring apparatus and displacement display device, system and method
Scalable measuring apparatus for use by an operator with a laser beam from a laser-level transmitter comprising a vertically disposed grade pole having lower and upper extremities. A laser-level...
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5526574 |
Device and method for locating astronomical objects
A method for use by a teacher (38) to illustrate the location of a star (41) or other celestial object which consists of a rod (12) which is illuminated with a red light (14) at its far end. The...
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5479712 |
Triangulation rangefinder for archers
An archery rangefinder for use from an elevated position comprises a power supply for an electronic digital panel meter and a power supply for two voltage divider circuits that comprise the...
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5388318 |
Method for defining a template for assembling a structure
A method and apparatus for generating a template for use in assembling a structure such as a truss. One or more laser scanners mounted above a work surface are controlled by a computer to generate...
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5224271 |
Leveling test apparatus and method for optical instrument
This invention is a test apparatus and method for noting whether the axis of sight of an optical instrument is parallel to the axis of a horizontal bubble level of that instrument. The apparatus...
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5216815 |
Method of passive range determination using only two bearing measurements
A method of determining range from a moving vessel to an approaching object sing only two bearing measurements is provided. At a first point in time, a first bearing measurement to the approaching...
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5191713 |
Electronic tilt measuring system
The invention provides an electronic tilt measuring system for measuring the relative tilts of various platforms such as weapons on a ship. The basic system comprises an inclinometer (1) at each...
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5159760 |
Device for aligning a geodetic instrument over a defined position mark
A device for centering geodetic instruments over defined ground marks or defined position marks is described, in which a visible light beam is projected onto a ground mark or position mark. In an...
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5125164 |
Portable axle and frame alignment tool
A portable apparatus for aligning the axles of a tractor, a trailer, or other vehicle and for detecting bends, bows, twists amd other irregularities in vehicle frames, has a light source used to...
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5084980 |
Laser alignment system for well equipment
A laser beam is used to align instruments, directional core barrel assemblies or other directional equipment before the assemblies are run into wells. A low power laser and special means for...
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5035060 |
Method of mapping underground mines
A method wherein a light emitting device, such as a laser, is used to precisely measure strike measurements of planar geologic features; for example, bedding planes, fractures, or fold axes. A...
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5007175 |
System for materializing a point in space, applications thereof and a tooling assembly for said system
A system is disclosed for materializing in space a point whose coordinates in a system of reference axes are known, comprising: an optical aiming apparatus, occupying a pre-determined position with...
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4912853 |
Reticle plate and method for establishment of a north-oriented or south-oriented line by circumpolar orientation
A reticle plate provided with a reticle and three concentric circles of ving diameter and methods of use thereof, the invention allows a user to establish a north-oriented or south-oriented line by...
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4910875 |
Longitude location device
A longitude finder for locating the longitude on the earth of a defined location at which the user of the device is positioned. The device includes a reflective surface for viewing an image of one...
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4845856 |
Method and apparatus for aligning equipment on board a carrier vehicle and particularly on board an aircraft
A method for aligning pieces of equipment on board a vehicle, particularly on board an aircraft is disclosed. The method assumes the use of at least one computer on board the vehicle working in...
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4839967 |
Surveying method allowing greater freedom in positioning the surveying instruments
A method for surveying in which the surveying instrument may be positioned in substantially more locations than with prior art surveying methods. The surveying method employs a separate point at...
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4823470 |
Method and arrangement for the measurement of wheel alignment angles in the front axle and suspension assembly of a motor vehicle
Proposed in accordance with the invention is a method of measuring the camber, KPI and caster wheel alignment angles in the front axle and suspension assembly of a motor vehicle without the need...
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4817293 |
Method for axial alignment of an assembly for implanting a parietal probe in a reducing-smelting furnace, and associated implanting assembly
This method for axially aligning an assembly for implanting a parietal probe through an orifice provided in the wall of a reducing-smelting furnace is applicable to an assembly comprising a...
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4759133 |
Method and apparatus for automotive wheel alignment
Method and apparatus for automotive wheel alignment in which a telescope is mounted with its axis precisely parallel with the end plane defined by the automotive wheel hub. A calibrated target is...
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4754552 |
Horticultural pruning template system and method of using same
A horticultural pruning template system (10) is provided for aiding a user in pruning a horticultural object (12) to some predetermined contour. A template member (14) which is substantially...
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4729174 |
Method of determining circularity and mean radius of closed curved surface
A device (gage, data station, and software) and method to measure mean radius and deviations from mean radius of nominally cylindrical or conical shapes in a plane perpendicular to the nominal axis...
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4724653 |
Process for repairing or laying a railroad track
A levelling and shifting machine and a transmitter system (1) are used, the latter being installed on a carriage parked on the track and transmitting a spreading beam in the horizontal plane for...
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4718170 |
Apparatus and means for vertically aligning a hollow cylinder
A vertical alignment apparatus has a light and a light fixture attached to a cable to be lowered into the cylinder to be aligned. A disk mounted on top of the light fixture and centered about the...
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4709485 |
Shaft alignment method and apparatus
A cylindrical alignment housing is fixed to a housing of one of two axially aligned items of equipment. A cylindrical bearing housing is concentrically positioned around the cylindrical alignment...
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4617741 |
Electronic rangefinder for archery
A rangefinding device wherein a series of movable lines are created electronically via the use of a liquid crystal display and associated circuitry. When a target of a known size, such as a deer,...
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4598481 |
Intersecting laser alignment apparatus and method
An apparatus and method for determining the proper position of misaligned vehicle parts utilizes an X, Y and Z coordinate system to provide a proper point of position, or alignment, of vehicle...
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4580345 |
Laser pipe layout device
A method and apparatus for scribing a severance line around the circumference of a pipe employing a protractor with a rotative arm and alignment guide pin; and a laser beam producing a vertical...
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4543727 |
Determination and passing on of a target direction for tanks
In a method of determining the direction of a target by means of an optical square and passing on this direction to a magnifying sight for warfare tanks the exit window (4) of the optical square is...
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4530162 |
Apparatus and method for boresighting a firearm
The specification discloses a system and method for boresighting a firearm using laser technology. More specifically, the system includes a light source for directing a collimated beam of light...
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4489366 |
Portable light-beam projector locating device, system
A novel portable light beam projector device, related system apparatus, and attendant novel method for wide variety use in conjunction with military vehicles, to establish optimum placement of...
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4476635 |
Method of determining length of a conduit having ends at different elevations
A gravitational protractor and measuring tape for determining the distance between respective conduit ends residing at differential elevations.
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4444496 |
4-Wheel alignment method and apparatus
A wheel alignment process using manually operable alignment apparatus wherein all four wheels of a vehicle having a front steerable wheel pair and a rear nonsteerable wheel pair may be set in toe...
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4441812 |
Method and apparatus for automatic alignment of an angle-measuring instrument
A method and an arrangement for automatic alignment of a geodetic angle measuring device, especially an electronic tachymeter for topographical survey, in the marking and measuring of points. The...
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4383373 |
Method of and apparatus for calibrating an adjustable jig
In order to determine the correct relative positions of marker tips on an adjustable jig used for chassis and body repairs of a damaged automotive vehicle, a three-dimensional representation of the...
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