Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
033301000 | Process | 66 |
20090199419 | Casing or Work String Orientation Indicating Apparatus and Methods - Casing or work string orientation indicating apparatus and methods. A system for indicating orientation of a structure in a wellbore includes an orientation indicating device responsive to fluid flow through the device, whereby fluid flow through the device at a selected flow rate produces a reduced pressure differential across the device when the device is at a preselected azimuthal orientation, compared to an increased pressure differential across the device produced by fluid flow through the device at the selected flow rate when the device is not at the azimuthal orientation. A method of detecting orientation of a structure in a wellbore includes the steps of: flowing fluid at a selected flow rate through an orientation indicating device interconnected to the structure; and observing a substantially constant pressure differential across the device during the flowing step, thereby indicating that the structure is at a predetermined azimuthal orientation. | 08-13-2009 |
20090235544 | ILLUMINATED LEVEL - A longitudinally-elongated, hand-held level includes a body having a reference surface, a longitudinally-extending corner adjacent the reference surface, and a plurality of bubble vials for indicating an orientation of the reference surface. One or more battery-powered lights (e.g., LEDs) create a longitudinally elongated light emitting region along the corner to illuminate a longitudinally-elongated area that is adjacent to the level for use in low-light environments. The light(s) may project light through a light guide and/or light diffuser(s) extending along the corner to disperse light along the longitudinal extent of the level. The light(s) may also illuminate the corner(s) of the level and/or the bubble vials to enhance use in low-light environments. | 09-24-2009 |
20100050449 | MEASURING DEVICE FOR MEASURING DEVIATION OF BODY AND METHOD THEREOF - A measuring device, for measuring a deviation of a body to determine an amount of shimming requisite for the body, includes an elongated member, a level indicating member, a gauge member and a jack screw member. The level indicating member is disposed on the elongated member. The gauge member is disposed on the elongated member, and the jack screw member is disposed adjacent to the gauge member on the elongated member. The elongated member may be placed on the body for measuring the deviation of the body to determine the amount of shimming requisite for the body. The jack screw member is capable of adjusting the elongated member on the body until the level indicating member indicates a horizontal orientation of the elongated member on the body. The gauge member is capable of measuring the deviation of the body, at the horizontal orientation of the elongated member on the body. | 03-04-2010 |
20110010954 | GRINDING ANGLE BUBBLE LEVEL JIG - Method of and apparatus for indexing a workpiece to a tool at a predetermined angle of orientation, using a bubble level to establish a horizontal reference plane. The bubble level may be pivotally fixed to a housing of a jig which may incorporate a magnet for adhering the housing to a magnetically responsive workpiece. The bubble level may be secured at a particular pivotal orientation such that when the workpiece is held against the cutting or abrading surface of a tool, the workpiece may be manually maintained at the predetermined angle of orientation such that a ground surface disposed at a predetermined angle on the workpiece may be formed while holding the workpiece manually. The jig may incorporate an adjustable leg to assist in tightening the bubble level at the particular pivotal orientation. | 01-20-2011 |
20110067250 | Surveying instrument and a method therefor - A surveying instrument includes a measuring system having a component, a support, and a mounting unit that is arranged at the support. The component is mounted on the mounting unit and the support and the mounting unit are configured such that the mounting unit is adjustable relative to the support. The instrument also includes a fine inclination sensor that is arranged at the component and is configured to measure an inclination angle of the component and to output fine inclination data. The instrument further includes a coarse inclination sensor that is arranged at the component, is configured to measure the inclination angle and to output coarse inclination data, and includes an electronic acceleration sensor. The instrument additionally includes an evaluation unit that is configured to select inclination data from the coarse inclination data and the fine inclination data and an output unit that is configured to output the inclination data. | 03-24-2011 |
20110119939 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A DISPLAY DEVICE DRIVEN BY AT LEAST ONE STEPPING MOTOR - Method for operating a display device driven by at least one stepping motor with display scales, having the following steps: determining suitable step widths at least in ranges affected by stroboscopic flicker effects when driving in each case one stepping motor for moving the display scale in a measuring run when starting the instrument or on request, storing the determined step widths in the form of a matching parameter, and operating the stepping motor(s) with a suitable step-width resolution in the ranges that are identified as affected by the stroboscopic flicker effects to be avoided. | 05-26-2011 |
20110232113 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE INCLINATION OF A ROADWAY - The invention is a method and device for measuring the inclination of a roadway using highly precise digital inclinometer and a frame for holding and suspending the digital inclinometer over the width of a lane of traffic. The device and method require a single, and only a single, human operator. The device is lightweight and highly portable. | 09-29-2011 |
20110239476 | Method and apparatus for hysteresis reduction in displacement of sensors - A method and apparatus are provided for improving the performance of displacement sensors, including inclinometers, accelerometers and linear position transducers, by reducing hysteresis. | 10-06-2011 |
20110265338 | BOX LEVEL - A level including an elongate hollow frame with two sidewalls and a topwall extending therebetween. A central vial is within a topnotch formed by removal of a topwall section and adjacent sections of sidewalls including notch-defining bottom and side edges. The frame includes an inner horizontal wall extending between the sidewalls at the notch-defining bottom edges. The central vial is supported in accurate orientation without calibration against a cental-vial reference surface formed in the inner horizontal wall parallel to the top and bottom measuring surfaces and defining a notch-bottom. An integral inner vertical wall extends between the top and bottom walls thereby reinforcing the frame along the frame length. A plumb-vial structure has a viewing-end region and an opposite-end region. The viewing-end region includes an elongate ramp sloping along a level-longitudinal axis toward the plumb vial with an inclination permitting vial viewing from shallow angles. The inventive level further preferably includes an external brace reinforcing a central frame portion weakened by forming the topnotch. | 11-03-2011 |
20110277330 | PLUMB POST APPARATUS HAVING BIPOD LEGS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A plumb post apparatus for retaining a mason's line for laying a brick course, the apparatus comprising two vertical posts each having two legs of adjustable length that pivot outward to form stabilizers. The legs are secured to adjacent sides of the posts, thus extending at right angles to each other. The posts can be secured via spikes through base plates at the bottoms of the posts and the legs are secured in place via stakes that are pivotally secured to the ends of the legs and which can be driven into a ground surface. Levels on adjacent sides of the posts indicate when the apparatus is in level disposition. | 11-17-2011 |
20110289789 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING ONE OR MORE WIRES IN A PLANE - Device and method for precisely aligning at least one wire in a plane projecting from a surface on which an end of the wire is anchored. The wire in taut position is held by a fastener rigidly connected to an inclinometer capable of measuring an inclination of the wire. The inclinometer is connected to a mobile member of a structure by a joint having elements articulated with respect to each other in order to allow a relative angular displacement of the elements. The mobile member is movable with respect to the surface in order to allow a positioning of the wire in the plane according to the inclination of the wire measured by the inclinometer free to turn freely according to an axis of the wire. The device is adaptable for aligning two wires forming a precise reference plane. | 12-01-2011 |
20120005908 | Expandable leveler - An adjustable hanging device for hanging frames, shelves, mirrors, etc., comprising a linear element having thereon a pair of spaced sliders, each slider having a point thereon to enable a spot to be marked on a wall, and a level mounted on the linear element for facilitating leveling of the device so that the item to be mounted will be level, the linear element being retractable into a storage case. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011733 | LEVELING DEVICE AND LEVELING METHOD - A leveling device having a sighting device that defines an alignment axis, an imaging system, spatially separated from the sighting device, having an imaging lens to which a lens primary plane is allocated and a detector having a recording surface lying in an image plane and an evaluation device that is connected to the detector. A visual field of the imaging system is defined by the imaging lens and the detector as the maximum angle range within which points can be registered by the imaging lens by means of the recording surface of the detector. The imaging lens and the detector are designed and arranged relative to one another and to a lens plane comprising the alignment axis such that all points of the lens plane within the visual field are simultaneously imaged in focus on the recording surface of the detector. | 01-19-2012 |
20120042530 | Window frame deflection measurement device and method of use - A portable device for measuring deflection of a surface, comprising an elongate frame having a first end and a second end and a first datum surface, a first removable reference assembly adjacent the first end, a second removable reference adjacent the second end, a deflection gauge attached to the elongate frame between the first removable reference assembly and the second removable reference assembly, and wherein the deflection gauge engages and measures a deflection of the surface relative to the first removable reference assembly and the second removable reference assembly. | 02-23-2012 |
20120110864 | TOOL ASSEMBLY - A tool assembly that includes a tool, which has a frame and a pair of suction cups. Each suction cup has a cup housing and a cup structure. The cup housing is coupled to the frame. The cup structure is at least partly received in the cup housing. At least one of the cup structures is rotatable relative to the frame. A method for releasably securing a tool assembly to a wall is also provided. | 05-10-2012 |
20120151785 | MULTI-ANGLE LEVELS AND PLUMBING METHODS - Multi-angle levels and plumbing methods are described. In one aspect, a multi-angle level has a body made up of a base section and a rotating section rotatably secured to the base section. A leveling mechanism is disposed on the rotating section. | 06-21-2012 |
20120174420 | SKI POLE WITH INCLINOMETER - A ski pole is disclosed. The ski pole includes a ski pole shaft and a ski pole grip. The ski pole includes an inclinometer mounted to the ski pole shaft or grip, wherein the inclinometer is configured to be integral to the shaft or the grip. | 07-12-2012 |
20120192442 | UNIVERSAL PRECISE LEVELING MEASURING DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT METHOD THEREOF - A universal precise leveling measuring device and measurement method thereof, comprising: a plate-shaped horizontal base, a round bubble level set at the center of an upper surface of the base, and three outriggers set on the base, wherein at least one through-hole is set at one end of each of the outriggers far from the base, and a point contact bolt set in the through-hole; the three outriggers are extended in different directions and in the same plane parallel to the base, and included angle of two adjacent outriggers is smaller than 180°. With the universal precise leveling measuring device of the present invention, the prior art manual levelness measurement of foundation flange of wind power generator carried out by using a scale and a level is modified into dynamic measurement only by using the universal precise leveling measuring device, thus increasing the measurement precision and simplifying the measurement procedures. | 08-02-2012 |
20120222319 | METHOD OF DETERMINING HEADING BY TURNING AN INERTIAL DEVICE - A method of determining a heading by means of an inertial device ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120246948 | TOOL ASSEMBLY - A tool assembly that includes a tool, which has a frame and a pair of suction cups. Each suction cup has a cup housing and a cup structure. The cup housing is coupled to the frame. The cup structure is at least partly received in the cup housing. At least one of the cup structures is rotatable relative to the frame. A method for releasably securing a tool assembly to a wall is also provided. | 10-04-2012 |
20120317825 | DIRECTION DETERMINING METHOD AND APPARATUS USING A TRIAXIAL ELECTRONIC COMPASS - A method of determining a direction of a triaxial electronic compass oriented in a specific direction by using the triaxial electronic compass and an inclination sensor, the method includes obtaining an elevation angle of the specific direction from the inclination sensor to switch a selection of two output values from the three output values to another selection of two output values therefrom; determining a geomagnetic aspect from the two output values; obtaining a rotational angle about an axis extending in the specific direction from the inclination sensor; calculating a deviation angle of the direction of the triaxial electronic compass which is caused by the selection switching, in accordance with the elevation angle, the geomagnetic aspect and the rotational angle; and correcting the direction of the triaxial electronic compass in accordance with the deviation angle. | 12-20-2012 |
20130081293 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING A POSITION CHANGE OF A TOOL AND THE TOOL AND THE TOOL CONTROL UNIT - A method for determining a position change of a handheld tool in space includes: alignment of an initial tool position with a reference position to determine at least a first position vector of the tool, at least one component of the first position vector being determined by measurement of a component of the gravitational acceleration in the direction of a predetermined axis of the tool; | 04-04-2013 |
20130091716 | Apparatus and Method for Determining the Direction East - In one aspect a method of determining direction east is provided that in one embodiment includes dropping objects under influence of gravity, determining locations where the objects drop, and determining the direction east from the locations where the objects drop. | 04-18-2013 |
20130104408 | BULLSEYE INDICATOR AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130227848 | TILT-ANGLE COMPENSATED STEERING WHEEL ANGLE GAUGE - An alignment tool for a steering wheel, where the steering wheel is mounted on a steering column and the tool is configured to attach to the steering wheel. The tool includes a wheel orientation mechanism including a first tilt sensor, reporting a clockwise angle of the steering wheel, and a tilt monitoring mechanism that includes a second tilt sensor to report a tilt angle of the steering column. | 09-05-2013 |
20130239421 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CALIBRATING A REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE MEASUREMENT - A calibration frame for calibrating a reference system for vehicle measurement has setting elements, which enable a precise spatial orientation of the calibration frame, and multiple defined points of support, which are designed to accommodate a reference system carrier. In one specific embodiment, the points of support are designed in such a way that the reference system carrier is situatable on the points of support in at least two different orientations. In a second specific embodiment, a leveling element is provided which indicates the spatial orientation of the calibration frame in relation to the earth's gravitation field. | 09-19-2013 |
20130247400 | LEVELLING AND GRADING DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A device comprising a level line detector selectively oriented in reference to a surface; a moveable arm; and a processor in communication with the detector and arm to selectively move the arm, to maintain the arm in surface reference. In another embodiment, a system comprising a level line detector selectively oriented in reference to a surface; a moveable arm; a processor in communication with the detector and arm to selectively move the arm, to maintain the arm in surface reference; and a level line to communicate with the detector. In another embodiment, a method comprising: selectively orienting a level line detector in reference to a surface; detecting a level line; communicating detection data to a moveable arm; and moving the arm based on the data, to maintain surface reference. | 09-26-2013 |
20140007437 | Apparatus for containment of a device equipped with an inclinometer - An apparatus enabling inclination measurements or irregular surfaces comprising a retaining end adapted to temporarily hold a device equipped with an inclinometer and a supporting end, fixed to the retaining end, conformed to abut an irregular surface whereby the apparatus enables the device equipped with an inclinometer to measure inclination of an irregular surface. | 01-09-2014 |
20140041241 | OPTICAL LEVELING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Aspects of the present invention provide an optical leveling system and method. Embodiments of the present invention utilize a pendulum having an opening through which light can pass to create varying light patterns in response to movement of the pendulum relative to an enclosure. The varying light patterns are detected and utilized to determine the position of the pendulum relative to the enclosure, which can be expressed as degrees and increments of degrees of deviation from a level condition. Embodiments of the present invention can be utilized, for example, to remotely monitor whether a mainframe computer system is level and, if necessary, alert service personnel. | 02-13-2014 |
20140075768 | WORK-TOOL POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD - One embodiment includes a positioning device configured to couple with a first work-tool device coupling portion, receive an indication of coupling with a first work-tool, detect a first leveling status of the positioning device, wirelessly communicate the detected first leveling status of the positioning device, couple with a second work-tool device coupling portion, receive an indication of coupling with a second work-tool, detect a second leveling status of the positioning device and wirelessly communicate the detected second leveling status of the device. An embodiment may further include a display device configured to wirelessly receive a first leveling status from the positioning device, display a first work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the first leveling status, wirelessly receive a second leveling status from the positioning device, and display a second work-tool working-axis leveling status based on the second leveling status. | 03-20-2014 |
20140075769 | LEVELING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a leveling apparatus, methods of using the leveling apparatus, and kits that include the leveling apparatus. The leveling apparatus is useful in various applications, including, without limitation, those applications that involve positioning a planar object (e.g., a wall stencil) against a substantially vertical surface (e.g., a wall) at a desired angle relative to horizontal (e.g., relative to the floor or ceiling). | 03-20-2014 |
20140090260 | MULTI-ANGLE LEVELS AND PLUMBING METHODS - Multi-angle levels and plumbing methods are described. In one aspect, a multi-angle level has a body made up of a base section and a rotating section rotatably secured to the base section. A leveling mechanism is disposed on the rotating section. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096404 | Positioning Device and Positioning Method - A positioning device is adapted to mark an assembly position of a wall mount on a wall surface. The wall mount is formed with a plurality of through holes. The positioning device includes a wall mount reference diagram and a level tool. The wall mount reference diagram can be brought against the wall surface, and is provided with a plurality of position indications, which are spaced apart from each other, and which respectively correspond in position to the through holes in the wall mount. The level tool is disposed on the wall mount reference diagram, and is configured to assist in correcting leveling of the position indications of the wall mount reference diagram. | 04-10-2014 |
20140130361 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE INDICATION METHOD - A method of indicating an interference magnetic field at an electronic device includes: displaying a first arrow indicating a direction of magnetic north on a display of the electronic device, the direction of the first arrow corrected to remove interference caused by an interference magnetic field; and displaying a second arrow indicating a direction of a source of the interference magnetic field on a display of the electronic device. | 05-15-2014 |
20140137419 | Device and Method for Measuring and Adjusting the Slope of a Surface - The invention is a method and device for measuring the slope of a surface. The device includes a frame, one or more clear tubes containing a liquid and a gas bubble, and an attachment facilitating attachment to a sloped surface. The attachment may be a removable strap or magnets. The tubes are fixed at angles greater than zero degrees and less than ninety degrees relative to the bottom surface of the frame and a visual indication of the angle of each tube is present on the device. The device is designed to be placed parallel to the slope of a sloped surface and the slope of the surface can then be increased or decreased such that the gas bubble will become centered within the tube when the angle of slope conforms to a desired standard. | 05-22-2014 |
20140310967 | Method and system for determining vehicle wheel alignment based on the application of systems using gyroscopic sensors and/or MEMS angular rate sensors (MEMS gyroscopes) - The invention relates to a method and system for determining vehicle wheel alignment, and namely, camber angles, total and individual toe and front wheel steering axis caster and tilt angles (caster and kingpin inclination), by measuring changes in wheel sensor angles from a predetermined position. Changes are measured using gyroscopic sensors or MEMS angular rate sensors (MEMS gyroscopes). | 10-23-2014 |
20140325857 | Rail Cant Measurement Tool and Method - Rail cant measurement tools and associated methods enable users to measure rail cant. The measurement tools comprise a reference assembly, and a cant angle measurement assembly. The reference assembly comprises a track plane reference bar, a rail centerline reference head, and a measurement gauge for measuring rail cant. | 11-06-2014 |
20140360032 | METHOD FOR ALIGNMENT OF A VEHICLE AND LEVELLING BENCH ARRANGEMENT - A method for alignment of a vehicle and a levelling bench arrangement in relation to one another is disclosed, wherein the levelling bench arrangement comprises a levelling bench ( | 12-11-2014 |
20150068052 | MECHANICAL AND FLUID SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF MOTION SICKNESS, MOTION- INDUCED VISION SICKNESS, AND OTHER VARIANTS OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND VERTIGO - A non-electronic head-worn system for providing visual inertial head orientation information to a person is disclosed. The system comprises a head-worn unit that displays at least one orientation reference symbol to the person wearing the unit wherein the orientation reference symbol stays in a fixed visual position for the person when the person's head changes orientation. The system also comprises a pitch indicator that gives visual pitch information to the person and a roll indicator that gives visual roll information to the person. The pitch indicator and the roll indicator are responsive to a pendulum, a rolling element, or a fluid in a reservoir. The pitch element and the roll element do not use electricity or electronics. | 03-12-2015 |
20150128430 | CLINOCOMPASS FOR MEASURING STRIKE AND DIP ON IRREGULAR GEOLOGICAL OUTCROP, AND METHOD OF MEASURING STRIKE AND DIP BY USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a clinocompass for measuring a strike and a dip on an irregular geological outcrop and a method of measuring the strike and the dip by using the same. Since the level meter of the clinometer is supported by providing a support force and a fixing force on an irregular geological outcrop having no exposed flat plane, the clinocompass serves as a supporting member or a fixing member for the measurement of the strike and the dip on an irregular geological outcrop having no exposed flat plane. Accordingly, the clinocompass has a structure to measure the strike and the dip suitable for the geological structure and the orientation of the outcrop having no exposed flat plane, so that the strike and the dip are usefully measured. | 05-14-2015 |
20150300818 | CONDUIT-BENDING LEVEL - A conduit-bending level has a pair of bubble levels oriented in such a manner as to facilitate the bending of conduit in a first plane and a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane. This bending operation is preferably conducted without having to detach the conduit-bending level from the conduit in order to make the second bend. | 10-22-2015 |
20150306487 | Ski Pole Shaft Inclinometer as Sticker or Image - One embodiment of an inclinometer is disclosed comprising lines ( | 10-29-2015 |
20150308819 | TREE LEVELING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Devices and methods for positioning objects in a desired position are provided. In one example, a leveling device for positioning an artificial tree in a vertical position can include a housing, an elongate section extending from the housing and having a structure operable to be inserted into an end of a trunk segment of an artificial tree, and a level indicator coupled to the housing and positioned to facilitate viewing by a user for leveling the trunk segment in a vertical position. | 10-29-2015 |
20150330781 | UNIVERSAL EATING UTENSIL HAVING SURVIVAL ACCESSORIES - A multi-function tool includes a utensil, a handle pivotally attached to the utensil, and a compass magnet mounted on the handle or utensil. The multi-function tool has a center of gravity, in at least one configuration, aligned with a convex side of the utensil to balance the multi-function tool. A sundial may be mounted on the multi-function tool. Geographical direction is determined by configuring the multi-function into a folded configuration in which the handle and utensil extend in generally the same direction from a hinge, balancing the multi-function tool upon the convex side of the eating utensil thereby permitting the compass magnet to cause a rotational orientation of the multi-function tool; and determining a geographical direction from the rotational orientation of the multi-function tool. | 11-19-2015 |
20150377619 | GRADIENT MEASURING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - A gradient measuring apparatus includes a gimbal assembly operably supported in a construction vehicle for viewing by an operator to see gradient indications in fore-aft and sideways directions. The gimbal assembly includes an outer orb with pointer that moves with the vehicle, and an inner orb with concentric circles that stays in a true vertical by gravitational forces, the combination of which simultaneously accurately reflects a fore-aft and sideways grade at which a ground surface is being cut in an excavating process. | 12-31-2015 |
20150377620 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING STRIKE AND DIP, TREND AND PLUNGE, BEARINGS, AND INCLINATION - An apparatus and methodology for measuring strike and dip of a plane, trend and plunge of a line, directional bearing in the horizontal plane, and angle of inclination in the vertical plane. More specifically, the present invention relates to a compass adapted to measure geological features using single compass configurations for each type of measurement. The compass includes a base, a hinge assembly rotatably interconnected to the base, and a lid rotatably interconnected to the hinge assembly. The lid is operable to rotate around both a major axis and a minor axis of the compass. A sight tube is positioned in a hollow bore of the hinge assembly and is operable to sight directional bearings. | 12-31-2015 |
20160018209 | VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM BASED ON GYROSCOPIC SENSORS OR ANGULAR RATE SENSORS OR MEMS ANGULAR RATE SENSORS - The invention relates to a method and system for determining vehicle wheel alignment, and namely camber angles, total and individual toe and front wheel steering axis caster and steering wheel axle tilt angle, by measuring changes in wheel sensor angles from a predetermined (i.e. control) position. Changes are measured using gyroscopic sensors or angular rate sensors or MEMS angular rate sensors (MEMS gyroscopes). | 01-21-2016 |
20160040989 | BUBBLE LEVEL AND APPARATUS CONTAINING A BUBBLE LEVEL - An apparatus and method for measuring the horizontal position uses a gas bubble in a bubble level. The gas bubble is in a cylindrical sealed housing that is partially filled with liquid. At least two light-emitting devices are used to illuminate the gas bubble and an inner bottom surface of the bubble level. A corresponding number of receiving devices are used to receive the light that is either reflected by the inner bottom surface or is reflected and refracted by the gas bubble. The amount of light received is translated into an electrical signal and is sent to a processing unit to calculate the position of the gas bubble. The light-emitting devices and the receiving devices are disposed in an alternating manner at the periphery of the cylindrical sealed housing. | 02-11-2016 |
20160061604 | Removable End Cap Assembly For A Level - An end cap arrangement for a level, in which a frame of the level includes and end defining a recess and one or more engagement protrusions. The end cap arrangement includes an end cap body and a retainer that is movable between engaged and release positions. The retainer includes retainer structure that engages the engagement protrusions when the retainer is in the engaged position to prevent removal of the end cap body. The retainer also includes clearance structure that can be moved past the engagement protrusions to enable the end cap body to be removed from the level frame. The end cap arrangement may be used with either a box beam or I-beam level frame. | 03-03-2016 |
20160076886 | DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT OF DEVIATION FROM A REFERENCE AXIS - A device for measurement of deviation of a surface being assessed from a reference axis includes a device body having a means for determining a pre-selected reference axis, the means including a reference surface of the device body which can be aligned with the reference axis, and an indicator on the device body for indicating alignment of the reference surface with the reference axis. A deviation meter connected to the device body is configured to measure the extent of deviation from the reference axis, wherein the deviation meter includes a reference point and a gauging means indicating the measure of the deviation of the reference point from the reference surface. An adjuster is configured to adjust the relative position of the reference point of the deviation meter to the reference surface of the device. | 03-17-2016 |
20160116279 | Double-bead Horizontal and Vertical Spirit Level, Apparatus Using The Spirit Level, and Method of Measuring Distance and Height by Using The Apparatus - Disclosed is a double-bead horizontal and vertical spirit level having a transparent tube contains an air bubble, a basic liquid and bead insoluble in the basic liquid and having a density greater than that of the basic liquid. By comparing the relative positions of the air bubble and bead, the spirit level gives precise measurements. An apparatus using the spirit level and protractor can measure horizontal tilt angles of upper and lower surfaces, and vertical tilt angle of the vertical plane; it can also be further combined with a laser pen to measure the angle of elevation, distance, height of a remote object, tilt angles, draw a horizontal and plumb line. An apparatus where the long axis of spirit level is perpendicular to the axis of pivot, the long axis doesn't need to pass the axis of pivot and the space could be used to install a laser pen. | 04-28-2016 |
033302000 | Borehole or tube interior study | 5 |
20090217539 | GYROSCOPICALLY-ORIENTED SURVEY TOOL - A gyroscopically-oriented survey tool, includes a housing having an axis. Three accelerometers are mounted in the housing with their axes set orthogonally. A first of the axes is aligned to the axis of the housing. A second of the axes is perpendicular to the first A third of the axes is perpendicular to both of the first and the second. Three gyroscopes are mounted pseudo-orthogonally in the housing with their axes set at relative angles of other than 90 degrees. None of the axes of the gyroscopes are mounted parallel to the axes of the accelerometers. This configuration permits data from the accelerometers to be used to check the quality of data from the gyroscopes. | 09-03-2009 |
20120279076 | Inclination Measurement Devices and Methods of Use - Downhole tools are provided for measuring the inclination of a portion of a drill string. In certain embodiments, downhole tools for measuring inclination comprise a catch system for measuring inclination and a pressure pulse signaling system for communicating inclination measurement information to the surface. Catch systems for measuring inclination include a series of disc mounted on an upper shaft, each disc having a ball disposed thereon. | 11-08-2012 |
20140026428 | INCLINATION MEASUREMENT DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Downhole tools are provided for measuring the inclination of a portion of a drill string. In certain embodiments, downhole tools for measuring inclination comprise a catch system for measuring inclination and a pressure pulse signaling system for communicating inclination measurement information to the surface. Catch systems for measuring inclination include a series of disc mounted on an upper shaft, each disc having a ball disposed thereon. | 01-30-2014 |
20160145997 | TUMBLE GYRO SURVEYOR - A gimbal sensor platform positionable in a tool body includes an inner gimbal and an outer gimbal. The inner gimbal is rotatably coupled to the outer gimbal, and the outer gimbal is rotatably coupled to the tool body. The inner and outer gimbals may each be rotated by an angular positioning device. A gyro or other sensor may be coupled to the inner gimbal. The gyro or other sensor may be reoriented by rotating the outer gimbal, the inner gimbal, or both. | 05-26-2016 |
20160145998 | UNDERGROUND LOCALIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - An underground localization method and a system therefor are provided. The underground localization method includes computing location information of a dead reckoning using a gyro sensor and a distance movement sensor of moving equipment, measuring physical information according to the computed location information of the dead reckoning and searching for the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning, and optimizing a location by reflecting location information of the physical information which is determined as being matched with the location information of the dead reckoning. | 05-26-2016 |
033303000 | Including calculation or comparison | 10 |
20100064536 | MULTI-PANEL ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A multi-panel electronic device and method are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a method includes receiving first acceleration data from a first sensor coupled to a first portion of an electronic device. The method further includes receiving second acceleration data from a second sensor coupled to a second portion of the electronic device, where a position of the first portion is movable with respect to a position of the second portion. The method further includes determining a configuration of the electronic device at least partially based on the first acceleration data and the second acceleration data. | 03-18-2010 |
20100307015 | ACCURACY INDICATIONS FOR AN ELECTRONIC COMPASS IN A PORTABLE DEVICE - Multiple instances of a geomagnetic field are calculated. Multiple instances of an average magnitude of a subset of the instances of the geomagnetic field are also calculated. When the average magnitude changes by more than a first predetermined threshold, the user is informed that compass accuracy has degraded. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 12-09-2010 |
20130192074 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF ANGULAR ORIENTATION OF AEROSPACE PLATFORMS - A method and system are presented for use in determination of the orientation of an aerospace platform with respect to a first rotation axis. A direction of a rotation rate vector of said aerospace platform within a lateral plane intersecting with said first rotation axis is measured and the measured data is analyzed to determine an orientation angle of said aerospace platform about said first rotation axis. While the aerospace platform is in a predetermined-dynamic state movement, a certain direction is determined by measuring a direction of the rotation rate of the aerospace platform within said lateral plane by a sensor assembly mounted on said platform and including at least one rotation rate sensor. An orientation of the platform with respect to said first axis is determined by determining a relation between said certain direction and said known direction within said external reference frame. | 08-01-2013 |
20140144031 | IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An image capture apparatus comprises an inclination detection unit which detects an inclination of the image capture apparatus, a display unit which displays the inclination of the image capture apparatus, and a predetermined reference orientation set for the image capture apparatus, a still state determination unit which determines that the image capture apparatus is in a still state, if a variation of the inclination falls within a predetermined range, and a reference orientation setting unit which sets the reference orientation of the image capture apparatus, wherein the reference orientation setting unit does not set the reference orientation if the still state determination unit determines that the image capture apparatus is not in the still state. | 05-29-2014 |
20140182148 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A DIRECTION IN A MAGNETIC FIELD - A method and an electronic device for determining the direction of a magnetic field, in which a mobile electronic compass device is used to measure three field vectors of the magnetic field the desired number of times. From each measurement, a data point (p1-p6) is formed in a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, for which measured data points a common reference point (C) is calculated. The location of the device is determined relative to the reference point in said co-ordinate system and the co-ordinates of the reference point obtained are compared to the co-ordinates of at least one previous reference point, and the co-ordinate values of the reference point are calibrated, after which the direction of the magnetic field is indicated with the aid of the reference point. | 07-03-2014 |
20140202014 | FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ANGLE OF THE SAME - There is provided a flexible display capable of improving an angle-measuring accuracy using different kinds of sensors and a method of measuring an angle thereof. The flexible display includes a first sensor unit disposed in a first region and including different kinds of sensors, a second sensor unit disposed in a second region adjacent to the first region and including different kinds of sensors, and an angle-measuring unit measuring a folding angle between the first region and the second region in response to sensing signals outputted from the first sensor unit and the second sensor unit. | 07-24-2014 |
20140325858 | Magnetometer Accuracy and Use - A parameter related to the Earth's magnetic field can be used to determine accuracy of a magnetometer of a mobile device. In one aspect, a first instance of a parameter related to Earth's magnetic field is determined using data generated by the magnetometer. The magnetometer data can be based in part on a position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. A second instance of the parameter can be determined using data generated by a model of Earth's magnetic field. The model data can also be based in part on the position of the mobile device with respect to the Earth. The first instance of the parameter can be compared with the second instance of the parameter. An accuracy metric for the magnetometer can be determined based on a result of the comparison. An indication of the accuracy metric can be presented by the mobile device. | 11-06-2014 |
20150089823 | Electronic Device With Calibrated Compass - An electronic device may have electrical components mounted in alignment with an electronic device housing. A compass in the electronic device housing may potentially be misaligned with respect to the electrical components and the electronic device housing. Reference devices having compasses may be used to gather compass data while one or more electrical components in the reference devices are controlled to generate magnetic fields that are detected by the compasses. An electronic device may be calibrated in a factory or in the field using calibration data produced by comparing compass readings gathered from the compass in the device while controlling electrical components in the device to compass data from the reference devices. Calibration data may be applied to compass readings in real time to correct for misalignment between the compass and the electronic device housing. | 04-02-2015 |
20160069681 | AUTOMATIC COMPASS CALIBRATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide automatic and substantially continuous calibration for compasses mounted to moving structures. A compass calibration system may include a logic device configured to receive one or more sensor signals and determine a corrected magnetic field based, at least in part, on a measured local magnetic field. The logic device may be adapted to receive an angular velocity, an acceleration, the measured local magnetic field, and/or a speed of a mobile structure; generate stabilized roll and pitch components of an orientation of the mobile structure based, at least in part, on the acceleration and angular velocity; and determine the corrected magnetic field based, at least in part, on the speed, the local magnetic field, the stabilized roll and pitch components, and/or the angular velocity. | 03-10-2016 |
20160195393 | Electronic Device With Calibrated Compass | 07-07-2016 |