Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
033354000 | Combined | 15 |
20090031570 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ORIENTATION SENSOR - A portable electronic device includes a main body, a display screen formed on the main body, and an orientation sensor mounted on the main body. The orientation sensor includes a ring-shaped container having an opaque liquid and a gas bubble sealed therein, and a detection assembly. The detection assembly includes a light source, many spaced light detection elements, and a display controlling module. The gas bubble is movable in the container for allowing transmission of light from the at least one light source therethrough. Each of the light detection elements is configured for sensing the light transmitted through the gas bubble and outputting a sensing signal. The display controlling module is configured for deviating the displayed image at a given angle clockwise or counterclockwise from the original orientation of the image based on the sensing signals. | 02-05-2009 |
20090144996 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM WITH COMPASS - An interior rearview mirror system for a vehicle includes an interior rearview mirror assembly, a casing having a reflective element, a compass sensor and a control. The compass sensor is disposed within the mirror casing and has a first magnetoresponsive sensing element and a second magnetoresponsive sensing element. The control receives a first signal indicative of a magnetic field sensed by the first magnetoresponsive sensing element and a second signal indicative of a magnetic field sensed by the second magnetoresponsive sensing element. The control determines that the casing is adjusted by an occupant of the vehicle in response to a change in the first and second signals being indicative of an abrupt movement of the casing about the mounting structure by an occupant of the vehicle. The control is operable to enter a rapid compensating mode to compensate for the mirror adjustment. | 06-11-2009 |
20090320304 | HEIGHT MEASUREMENT APPARATUS - A height measurement apparatus for measuring a height of a workpiece is provided. The height measurement apparatus includes a support member, a level bar and a height gauge. The level bar is installed on the support member and movable along a horizontal direction. The height gauge is installed on the level bar and vertically movable along a vertical direction relative to the level bar. The height gauge comprises a probe for contacting the workpiece, thereby detecting the position of the workpiece. | 12-31-2009 |
20100088911 | Antenna Feed Angular Alignment Tool - An antenna feed angular alignment tool for an antenna feed and method of use. The tool having a body with a bore between a first end and a second end; a capsule, retained within the bore, having a first material and a second material enclosed within a cavity of the capsule. Coupling feature(s) integral with the body, proximate the first end are configured to rotationally couple with the antenna feed. The first material and the second material having different densities are movable within the capsule, indicating when the capsule and thereby the tool are aligned with a horizontal plane. | 04-15-2010 |
20100126030 | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM WITH COMPASS - An interior rearview mirror system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly and a compass sensor. A physical mount mounts the compass sensor at the reflective element whereby the compass sensor adjusts in tandem with adjustment of the reflective element. A control receives at least one signal indicative of at least one magnetic field sensed by the compass sensor. The control determines a directional heading of the vehicle based on the signal or signals and generates a signal indicative of the directional heading of the vehicle. The control may automatically compensate for adjustment of the compass sensor in tandem with adjustment of the reflective element. | 05-27-2010 |
20100132206 | RECEIVING DEVICE - The invention refers to a receiving device, in particular for a sensor, grading instrument or the like, comprising a housing with a housing upper part in which the grading instrument can be arranged. | 06-03-2010 |
20110138640 | ILLUMINATED DEVICE FOR CHECKING AN ORIENTATION TO HORIZONTAL - An illuminated device for checking an orientation to horizontal, comprising an elongated flat surface for engaging a surface of an object; at least one bubble level disposed in relation to the elongated flat surface to facilitate indicating when the elongated flat surface is horizontal; a light source for illuminating a region in proximity to the elongated flat surface; and an elongated body comprising the elongated flat surface, the at least one bubble level, and the light source. | 06-16-2011 |
20120096724 | CUT OUT TEMPLATE - A cut out template device is provided which enables fast installation of electrical boxes and devices by allowing for improved alignment and location. The cut out template includes a cavity having a size and shape approximating the size and shape of the electrical box and at least one leveler bubble for ensuring the template is level in either the horizontal or vertical direction. | 04-26-2012 |
20120285027 | ELECTRONIC LEVEL - Provided is an electronic level capable of accurately measuring a height difference between two points even when a waving method of finding and determining as a measured height a minimum value of read heights while rocking a leveling rod back and forth is used. An electronic level includes leveling rod reading-in means (S | 11-15-2012 |
20130160312 | SIGNAL GENERATOR FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC MEASUREMENT AND ELECTROMAGNETIC MEASURING SYSTEM USING SAME - A signal generator includes a main body supported by a holder, an antenna mounted on the main body for emitting electromagnetic waves, a bubble level mounted on the main body for indicating whether the main body is horizontally placed, and two laser generators mounted on the main body for generating laser beams. The holder is configured for adjusting the main body to be horizontally positioned and adjusting each of the laser beams to irradiate at a predetermined point each time. | 06-27-2013 |
20130239422 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING GEOLOGIC STRIKE AND DIP - An apparatus for measuring geologic strike and dip of a formation. The apparatus includes a support plate, a first rotation plate disposed on the support plate and parallel to the support plate, the first rotation plate being rotatable parallel to the support plate, a second rotation plate hinge-coupled to the first rotation plate, the second rotation plate being rotatable about a hinge shaft, a protractor configured to read an angle between the first rotation plate and the second rotation plate; and a measuring unit including a compass disposed on the second rotation plate. | 09-19-2013 |
20140101951 | COMPAS AND CLINOMETER APPARATUS HAVING THE COMPAS - A compass includes a case, a first support shaft, a second support shaft, and a needle. The case includes an upper plate, a lower plate, and a side wall that connects edge portions of the upper plate and the lower plate. The first support shaft is coupled to the lower plate and protrudes toward the upper plate, and the second support shaft is coupled to the upper plate and protrudes toward the lower plate. The needle includes a support unit, a first indicator unit, and a second indicator unit. The support unit is disposed between the first support shaft and the second support shaft, and includes a first support groove that is formed close to the first support shaft and a second support groove that is formed close to the second support shaft. The first indicator unit is coupled to one side of the support unit, and the second indicator unit is coupled to the support unit to face the first indicator unit with the support unit therebetween. | 04-17-2014 |
20160018206 | STUD-SETTING CONSTRUCTION TOOL AND METHODS OF USE - What is disclosed is generally directed to a simple, user-friendly, multipurpose, builder's stud-frame tool that is designed and engineered to help in laying-out and building typical 16-in. on-center, stud framing. The stud-frame tool is adapted to receive a stud on one end and a top plate or bottom frame plate on the other in order to facilitate easy placement, square-alignment, and fastening of a stud to a plate, resulting in no misaligned edges. In preferred embodiments, the stud-frame tool incorporates a two-dimensional bubble level or spirit level, has a light-weight, ergonomically designed handle, is substantially made of high-tensile-strength steel, and is powder-coated with thermoplastic or thermoset polymer to protect the tool surface and minimize chipping/scratching. | 01-21-2016 |
20160054124 | Level device with inter changeable modules and digital features - A level device in the present invention is described as having an elongated rigid frame with an X-shaped profile. The level device has modularly attachable levels, which include levels that can be rotated about the lengthwise axis of the level device, rotatable levels attached to the frame, circular surface levels attached to the frame, and levels guided by visual laser beams. Mechanical structures within the level device allow level modules to be swapped in and out based on user requirements. The level device has slide-able attachments which extend the footprint and measuring capabilities of the level. | 02-25-2016 |
20180021939 | ALIGNMENT TOOL | 01-25-2018 |