Abstract: A multiple use level having an elongated body having two flange-like legs which extend at a right angle from one another from the corner apex. An L-shaped bracket is rotatably attached to one of the legs such that it may be freely rotated to any desired angle, then locked in position. The bracket includes a bull's-eye level on a first face thereof and a center line vial level attached to a rotating dial on a second face. A sighting laser may be detachably mounted on the L-shaped bracket. The level may be attached to a pipe or other member using magnets disposed in the body thereof or with an attachment cord. A flange bracket may be removable attached to one leg allowing pipe flanges to be oriented, alternatively the flange bracket may be integrated into the leg. Methods and processes for positioning construction members are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and a gauge for measuring the sharpness of the tip of an object is provided. The method includes receiving the tip of the measured object in the end of a tube. The object deflects a plunger inside the tube a finite distance proportional to the sharpness of the object inserted in the tube. A measurement of sharpness of the tip of the object is derived by measuring the deflection distance of the plunger. The measuring method may be used to measure the sharpness of a number of objects in sequence by displaying the sharpness of the object, such as where the objects being measured are pins arranged in a matrix pattern.

Abstract: A coupling element for an angle-measuring device for connecting a first component to a second component in a radially resilient, but torsion-proof manner with respect to an axis of rotation. The coupling element including a base and a first bracket rigidly fastened on the base and the first component, wherein the first bracket has a first outer support connection location, a second outer support connection location and an inner support connection location centered in a circumferential direction with respect to the axis of rotation between the first and second outer support connection locations. One of the first outer support connection locations of the first bracket and the inner support connection location of the first bracket forms a connection of the first bracket and the base and the other of the first outer support connection location of the first bracket and the inner support connection location of the first bracket is rigidly connected with the first component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an all-purpose, pneumatic powered signaling device including a first component capable of transmitting signals above water and a second component capable of transmitting a signal beneath the water. The first component includes a pneumatic air horn and the second component a diaphragm and piston. A button actuator is selectively depressed to create a flow passageway from a source of compressed air to the first and second components. A selector switch is selectively adjustable to allow a stream of compressed air flowing through the passageway to enter either the first or the second component and transmit a signal above or below the water.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for measuring cables of varying diameters to be used in a wire bundle. The apparatus involves a support platform having a groove formed therein which is laid out to have at least one U-shaped turnaround portion. The groove is further canted such that it opens at an angle of about 4.85° away from an interior area defined by the U-shaped arc. This allows cables of varying diameters to be placed in the groove during measuring and automatically compensates for the differences in diameter of the cables. Thus, each cable laid into the groove and measured in accordance with the length of the groove will have the same length, regardless of differences in the diameters of the cables.

Abstract: A level system for accurately and efficiently providing a levelness measurement. The level system includes a container positionable within a frame structure for retaining a volume of liquid, a upper compartment within an upper portion of the container for retaining a buoyant member, a first paddle and a second paddle pivotally attached within the container about the buoyant member, and an indicator member attached to the paddles for indicating a levelness or plumbness of a structure. As the buoyant member moves within the upper compartment, the paddles move the indicator member accordingly.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing an annular scale from a measuring strip, the ends of a measuring strip are welded together, and the shortening of the scale-division marks in the joint region caused by the welding operation is compensated by a subsequent rolling operation.

Abstract: A wetness indicating composition comprising a colorant disposed in a carrier matrix. The colorant provides a visible signal when activated by urine. The colorant resists leaching from the carrier matrix by being chemically bound to a component of the carrier matrix. The colorant may be bound by ionic or covalent bonds, or by intermolecular forces. The colorant may be a pH indicator. The wetness indicating composition may be incorporated into a wearable article, such as a disposable absorbent article.

Abstract: This invention provides an angle gauge that, when used in conjunction with a caliper or other linear measuring device, improves both the precision and ease with which angles can be measured and set by allowing the user accurately to measure and set angles in fractions of degrees. Using the gauge, an angle formed by the gauge may be determined or set by reference to the linear distance measured by the caliper. Calculations or tables can be used to convert the linear measurements into the angle setting or measurement with great accuracy, or the capacity to calculate the angle corresponding to the linear measurement can be built (i.e. programmed) directly into the device.

Abstract: A method of using a remote control locator with a remote control includes providing a remote control locator including a wing-shaped fluorescent body and a mounting assembly, the wing-shaped fluorescent body including a length L at least twice the width Wr of the remote control and no greater than ten times the width Wr.; and attaching the wing-shaped fluorescent body only to a top end portion of the remote control using the mounting assembly so that the wing-shaped fluorescent body is centered and extends laterally with respect to the remote control to form opposite lateral fluorescent wings.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and a method for projecting an indication of alignment. The invention features forming a first output beam, and a second output beam that is substantially perpendicular to the first output beam. The first output beam indicates level, the second output beam indicates plumb, and the first and second output beams together indicate square. An error indicator indicates an error in the accuracy of the first and second output beams as indicators of level and plumb respectively. The error indicator can be deactivated, such that the first and second output beams together can be used at least to indicate square.

Abstract: An aiming apparatus for a slingshot. The aiming apparatus comprises a light projecting device adapted to project a light beam. A mounting apparatus is adapted to support the light projecting device on the slingshot and disposes the light projecting device with the light beam directed toward a target of a user of the slingshot.

Abstract: A streamer flag attachment adapted for securement to a flag pole or a flagstaff, includes a circular loop of elastic material defining a central opening for receiving therethrough a portion of the flagstaff, a streamer holder adapted for operative engagement with the loop of elastic material, and a plurality of streamers attached to the streamer holder, the plurality of streamers extending radially away from the streamer holder. The present invention is further directed to a method for making the same.

Abstract: A pantyhose inspection device comprises a flat panel having two spaced-apart legs extending upwardly from a bifurcation point, a transverse bar positioned between the two legs, a vertical center bar having a plurality of center seam measurement indicators, a vertical, rectangular-shaped cut-out on each side of the center bar, a plurality of panty volume indicators, toe length indicators, a waistband attachment mechanism, and a waistband stretch measurement scale. Such a device allows quick and reliable assessment of gusset placement, center seam straightness and stretch, panty volume, toe length, and waistband stretch in a pantyhose garment using a single device.

Abstract: A scale which is suitable for an absolute position determination, the scale includes a track which extends in at least one measuring direction and in which graduation areas of identical width and different optical properties are alternatingly arranged. At least first, second and third graduation areas with different optical properties that are arranged in the track, wherein a first logical signal is unequivocally assigned to a first combination of two successive different graduation areas, and a second logical signal is unequivocally assigned to a second combination of two successive different graduation areas, and wherein the first and second combinations differ from each other.

Abstract: An indicating device for indicating the number of times in which a surgical fitting has been autoclaved, the device including a body which includes first and second sets of teeth and a bimetallic indexing ring having teeth thereon, the arrangement being such that on thermal expansion and contraction of the indexing ring, its teeth engage those of the body so as to rotate the ring in a step wise manner relative to the body so as to thereby indicate the number of heat cycles to which the indicating device has been subjected, the indexing ring being the only movable part of the device.

Abstract: An anchor system for flexible marker posts comprises an anchor that receives a post before the anchor is driven into the ground. In one version of the anchor system, a V-shaped configuration folded along two longitudinal side axes and one lower lateral axis. This version has front and rear plates, and the rear plate has and combines with two flanges to define a narrow pocket that receives the post. The post is secured in the pocket by deforming the pocket with punches. The anchor is retained in the earth by mechanical interference and friction. Additional embodiments include plates that are pre-bent into a V-shape, tabs for maintaining separation of the plates, and a one-piece anchor having a V-shaped lower portion and coplanar, horizontal, upper surfaces connected to the upper edges of the lower portion.

Abstract: The tool for locating a center mark for embroidery on articles such as garments includes a planar body having orthogonally-related legs with respective exterior and interior edges. Index markings are provided on the legs along the linear edges. The index markings include indicia identifying a plurality of corresponding preestablished garment sizes along the linear extending edges, respectively. By aligning common selected sizes along the edges with the vertical centerline of a folded garment and a shoulder portion of the garment, respectively, the location of the embroiderer's center mark on the garment is identified at the intersection of the linear edges. The interior edges of the tool may also used to form marking lines where conventional hoop grids are not available.

Abstract: An integrated recoiling tape measure with an integral marker secured thereto by a marker holder. The marker holder is uniquely designed to be attached to the side of the tape measure, and is angled in a first direction such that the pencil tip extends forward to the tape holder, and is also angled laterally inward toward the tape itself and proximate the graduations thereof for easy and convenient marking of the material proximate the tape graduations. The present invention achieves technical advantages by allowing a workman to measure and mark and a material with one hand, thus freeing the other hand for holding the material or other tools.

Abstract: For purpose of both of reduction in the number of parts that contributes to lower cost, and facilitated adjustment of location of a pair of laser beams for formation of a precise straight line beam drawn on objects in the wide-angle area, there are provided an apparatus and method having an improvement in emission of a laser line beam. The improvement comprises at least two pointer units each having a laser beam source for emission of a laser beam and a collimator lens for collimating the emitted beam, and a cylindrical lens arranged ahead of the units. With an arranged relationship between the pointer units and cylindrical lens, two beam fluxes from respective units cross each other at a point where the cylindrical lens is arranged, wherein the beam fluxes are at right angles to the central axis of the cylindrical lens. The diffused beams form the straight line beam.