Abstract: The mounting jig assembly includes a jig body and a clamp assembly. The jig body includes a top surface, a bottom surface, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls. The jig body is configured to support the test component on the testing assembly with the test component in contact with the top surface and the bottom surface in contact with the testing platform. The jig body defines an elongated opening that extends between the top surface and the bottom surface. The top surface being oriented obliquely with respect to the bottom surface. The clamp assembly is moveable between a clamped position and an unclamped position. In the clamped position the clamp assembly inhibits movement of the test component with respect to the jig body. In the unclamped position the clamp assembly permits movement of the test component with respect to the jig body.

Abstract: A material handling system incorporates one or more transfer conveyor sections configured to selectively discharge articles being conveyed in at least one direction which is disposed at a transverse angle relative to the incoming direction of the article. The transfer conveyor includes rotary cams with circumferential cam tracks which engage cam followers carried respective vertically movable conveying assemblies. Rotation of the cams disposes the carrying surfaces at desired conveying heights for selecting the discharge.

Abstract: The invention “Trio-meter”is a multipurpose instrument by using—“Multi-slotted link sliding assembly mechanism”—for triangle solutions including Pythagoras theorem' as a ready reckoner (FIG. II). Useful instrument with marker block attachment to draw and measure straight lines, lengths, arcs, semi circles, circles, bicircles, tricircles, parallelograms, rhombuses, trapezoids, parallellines and triangles with fractional and accurate measurements easily and quickly (FIG. III to VIII). The novel instrument with tri-sector attachments, trisects an angle and multiplies an angle into double, triple & quadruple as well as reduces an angle in to two-third half, one third and quarter fractionally and accurately (FIG. IX).

Abstract: This invention called MesMetru pertains to the field of forensic technique of measuring incriminating objects and evidence and consists of three groups of identical blades, printed with metric measurement units, joined together in the 0 common point of each unit, forming a unitary measurement unit that can help us make the measurement of the three sides of any object: length, width and height through a single use of the measurement unit and take a single photograph that highlights the sizes of the three sides.

Abstract: A folding framing square, comprising a substantially right triangular shaped framing square having a flange attached substantially perpendicular thereto and forming a substantially “T” shaped section therewith, a substantially right-angled trapezium shaped framing square hingedly attached to the flange; and optionally having a ring hingedly attached to the flange, the ring adapted to allow a user to removably insert a finger therethrough and facilitate the user to hold the folding framing square. The substantially right-angled trapezium shaped framing square and the ring may each be independently folded from an open to a closed position and vice versa. An alternate embodiment comprises a substantially right triangular shaped framing square having a flange attached substantially perpendicular thereto, a substantially right-angled trapezium shaped framing square hingedly attached to a clamp, the clamp adapted to be removably and releasably attached to the flange.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a hinged measuring and marking device is disclosed herein. The device utilizes a first member, containing a flat surface with a straightedge for marking or measuring, coupled to a second member, also containing a flat surface with a straightedge for measuring or marking wherein the first member is coupled to the second member in a direction perpendicular to the straightedge of the first member. The straightedges of the first and second members are coplanar for marking an approximately contiguous line on a single plane or on two intersecting planes. The first member and the second member can be rotated between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to each other to accommodate marking a line on the two intersecting planes.

Abstract: A combination measuring tool includes a main body having a first portion having a plurality of first graduations and a second portion having a plurality of second graduations, a transverse bar movably and rotatably mounted on the main body and having a semi-circular protrusion having a plurality of angle scales, a protractor secured to the transverse bar and having a plurality of angle scales, a pivot plate pivotally mounted on the protractor, and a ruler movably mounted on the main body and having a plurality of graduations. Thus, the measuring and drawing angle of the combination measuring tool can be adjusted easily and freely, thereby facilitating a user operating the combination measuring tool to draw marking lines.

Abstract: Apparatus using two hinged L-shaped squares to determine perpendicular with respect to a plane. Placing the apparatus against a plane with the squares offset angularly with respect to each other and placing an object to be secured to a plane adjacent to the hinge within fins parallel to the hinge permits securing the object perpendicular to the plane with one hand while holding the apparatus and object with the other hand.

Abstract: Apparatus using two hinged L-shaped squares to determine perpendicular with respect to a plane. Placing the apparatus against a plane with the squares offset angularly with respect to each other and placing an object to be secured to a plane adjacent to the hinge within fins parallel to the hinge permits securing the object perpendicular to the plane with one hand while holding the apparatus and object with the other hand.

Abstract: An improved apparatus generating light illuminated line provides a possibility to produce and propagate the light line along the reference surface under any desirable angle. The improved apparatus generating light illuminated line includes a circular scale means comprising a degree scale and two projections, each of which includes an aperture intended for an appropriate fixing means. Each fixing means comprises a handle rigidly connected to a pin and a back-moving spiral spring located in a spring opening of the appropriate projection. Also, the improved apparatus generating light illuminated line includes a pivotable light line generating portion hingedly coupled with the circular scale means.

Abstract: A mechanism for simultaneous angle adjustment of support elements (4), particularly for setting up a mold structure for the steps of a straight staircase, has a casing (9) in which at least two interdependent shafts (6) are arranged. Each of the shafts (6) extends into the next shaft in a nested configuration where the successive intervals between the shafts are adjustable. Each shaft has a threaded portion (6a) traversing an internally threaded block (11) that is located in the casing and holds one of the support elements (4). A shaft (12), running parallel to the two or more shafts (6), passes through the blocks and is equipped with eccentrics (13), where each of the eccentrics (13) is respectively associated with one of the blocks (11).

Abstract: An adjustable angle cutting jig device and associated method of using the device for use with a table saw having a circular blade, a rip fence and a miter groove is disclosed. The device comprising the interconnected elements of a rip fence guide, a first shank, a second shank, a cross member, a first rotating arm, a first threaded bolt, a second rotating arm, a second threaded bolt, cross brace, a first angle guide, a first wingnut, a second angle guide, a second wingnut, and at least one clamp. The method of using comprises the steps of adjoining, affixing, aligning, angling, cutting, fastening, grabbing, identifying, inserting, loosening, obtaining, placing, pushing, raising, sliding, tightening, turning, and untightening.

Abstract: A jig adapted for easily positioning, properly orienting and installing a molding. The jig includes a body having a positioning portion configured to receive a molding. The body also includes a first positioning margin and a second positioning margin each emanating from the positioning portion, the positioning margins being configured so as to be substantially perpendicular to each other. The jig facilitates placement of the molding at a proper installation angle at a juncture of two surfaces, such as a ceiling and wall.

Abstract: An improved framing square having integral features for automating the marking and cutting of angles. The square contains two sliding carriages—one in the body and one in the blade. Each carriage has a deployable pin. In order to set an angle, the user first deploys the pins in each sliding carriage so that they protrude downward from the square. Next, the user sets the sliding carriage in the body to the desired position and locks it in place. The user then sets the sliding carriage in the blade to the desired position and locks it in place. The two pins protruding from the sliding carriages are then butted against the board to be cut. Once they are in place, the blade of the square will form the correct cutting angle across the board. Since many common cuts employ a twelve inch base leg, the invention includes another feature: Rather than set the sliding carriage within the body to twelve inches, the user may opt instead to deploy a fixed pin located in the body at the twelve inch position.

Abstract: A laser protractor comprising two laser pointers fixed in a body to point exactly 90° apart in the same plane and a third laser pointer mounted on a movable arm rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the intersection of the first two laser pointers (as extended). The laser protractor includes leveling bubbles and degree scales on the body permitting the protractor to be accurately positioned with both fixed lasers in a horizontal plane, in a vertical plane or in any other plane as required. The laser protractor, because of its simple rugged construction, can be made inexpensively with simple off-the-shelf pointers, each battery powered with inexpensive batteries.

Abstract: A new tracing system for tracing complex profile shapes. The inventive device includes a right triangular base comprising a vertical side portion and a horizontal base portion. A diagonal connecting brace extends between the vertical side portion and the horizontal base portion. An elongated guide bar is secured to the vertical side portion of the right triangular base. A spring-loaded marker holder is coupled with an open lower end of the elongated guide bar. A marker is secured to the spring-loaded marker holder.

Abstract: A tracing tool for marking an outline of an irregular surface onto a sheet of material so that the sheet of material can be cut along such outline to fit snugly against the irregular surface, such tool including a case having a cavity in communication with an opening in the case, such case enclosing a piston having a shaft linearly extending therefrom through the case opening with a spring biasing the piston toward the case opening, and a marking device passing through a marking hole in the shaft which marking hole is perpendicular to the plane of the sheet of material. The shaft at its end includes a horizontally disposed guide roller for facilitating sideways rolling of the shaft along the irregular surface while the shaft moves back and forth perpendicularly to the irregular surface which movement moves the piston in the cavity as the marking device marks the outline of the irregular surface on the sheet of material.

Abstract: A router guide comprising a channeled track with a fixed fence attached at a top surface of a first end and a moveable fence slideably attached between the first end and the second end. The track affixes to one side of the workpiece and a router attached to a circular disk is manually slid between the fences to cut slots in the workpiece. The fences are rotatable to a plurality of angles to the track. A pair of router stops may be attached to the fences to limit the sliding motion of the router.

Abstract: A stair stringer layout jig used on a pair of stringers disposed side-by-side adjacent one another comprises a longitudinal base lying along and between the stringers, with spacers for uniformly spacing the stringer sides. A transverse member with two clamps is connected to the base to squeeze the stringers together. A pair of carpenter's squares are disposed symmetrically in mirror relationship on opposite sides of the stringers so as to allow the legs of the squares to pivot. A vernier adjustment serves to simultaneously pivot the carpenter's squares in opposite directions about their pivot points, so as to lay out stair riser and stair tread locations which may be simultaneously and identically varied in mirror relationship on both of said stringers.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring compound angles. This apparatus makes use of the standard T-bevel square, which is capable of measuring only a single angle. The invention is a compound angle blade with a split collet joint. The compound blade attaches by replacing the bolt of the T-bevel with fastening means attached to the split collet joint of the invention. This fastening means secures both the compound angle blade and the standard T-bevel square blade. The split collet joint which is attached perpendicularly to the main body of the T-bevel moves in a 360 degree radius parallel to the main body of the T-bevel. The compound angle blade is capable of rotation in approximately a 180 degree radius relative to the split collet joint. The combination of the rotation of the split collet joint and the compound angle blade allows for compound angle measurements both perpendicular and askew relative to the angle of the standard T-bevel. The angles of both blades are fixed by the same fastening action.

Abstract: First and second longitudinal body portions are hinged longitudinally together and include adjustable end extensions which adjust the width of the body portion to the width of the stair tread surface and also the riser surface, whereby to form a cutting pattern for cutting out a one-piece tread and riser portion of a stair cover when the template is laid on the cover. The template also has a front depending lip on the first longitudinal body portion for engaging a lip on the cover when forming a marking and cutting pattern for the cover.

Abstract: The measuring tool includes a pair of measuring sections pivotally hinged one to the other. Each section includes a flat plate mounted for pivotal movement about an axis normal to the hinge axis. Frictional locking means lock each plate in adjusted pivotal positions about its axis. A frictional locking means also locks the pivoted sections one to the other in adjusted positions about the hinge axis. The plates contain measuring indicia and are slidable linearly in a direction parallel to the axis about which the plates are pivoted.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wallpaper border marker-cutter device which is used for marking walls for borders and/or for trimming wallpaper, at a preselected level below a ceiling. The device includes a base which has a substantially flat face surface and is of adequate thickness to support wheels. Additionally, it has a protruding member extending outwardly from the face surface for receiving a slidable combination marker and blade holder(s). There is a first plurality of wheels mounted on the base in a plane at about 90 degrees to the face surface of the base for rolling the device along a wall as well as a second plurality of wheels mounted on the base plane parallel to the face surface of the base for rolling the device along a ceiling and in combination with the first plurality of wheel for rolling the device simultaneously along a wall and a ceiling.

Abstract: A surface examination assembly for examining surface contours by detecting nd recording surface contour data including profile data to determine the existence of variations of the surface from design specifications, and to determine the existence of structural degradation as indicated by surface contour changes includes a mounting frame for holding the assembly elements and for mounting the assembly on or near the surface to be examined, a probe arm adjustable mounted on the frame by means of a slide block, the slide block permitting movement of the probe arm in both a vertical and a horizontal position relative to the frame, a recording device for use with a recording medium mounted on the frame, the recording device being operatively engaged with the probe arm and moveable in response thereto to permit contour and profile data detected by the probe arm to be transmitted through the recording device to the recording medium.

Abstract: A cutting guide for use in cutting and fitting carpet has a first planar portion for detachable securement to a carpet and a second, marking portion attached thereto with a working or marking edge for use in transposing the location of a wall/floor edge or the like to the carpet to be cut, when the second, marking portion is positioned along the wall/floor edge and is detachably secured at that location by the carpet.

Abstract: A biplane goniometer including a platform having a first planar surface thereon. An indicia mark on the side of the platform is disposed in plane parallel to the first planar surface. A flexible, stable arm is pivotally attached to the platform and the stable arm is disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to the first planar surface. The stable arm has a reference line disposed longitudinally thereon. Measuring data, including calibrated numbers, is disposed on the stable arm in an arc about the axis for measuring the arc between the indicia mark on the platform and the reference line on the stable arm.

Abstract: A device for marking wall panels or the like with irregular lines, which conform to irregular surfaces such as stone or brick walls, comprises a bar and a slide adjustable thereon to selected distances from the wall to be traced. The slide including a tube mounted on the slide at right angles thereto for receiving a pencil or stylus, the tube has a central hole adjacent the slide and a conical sharpened pencil will fit both holes and lock the pencil in position for tracing a line. A swingable handle is pivoted at the other end of the bar from the tracing point, and swings in a plane spaced from that of the bar sufficiently to allow the operator to grip the handle without interference with the bar. The user grips the handle and the pencil and holder, and, while keeping the bar horizontal holds the point against the irregular wall and moves it along the wall to trace the irregular line on a wall panel or the like. The wall panel may then be cut to the line which will fit the wall closely.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of placing one edge of a resilient sheet, such as vinyl, in adjacent relation with an irregular or nonlinear edge with which the material is to be mated or fitted. When so positioned, one leg of a device or tool is moved along the irregular edge, the device having a second leg that is clamped in an angular relationship with the first leg. The second leg carries a blade at the lower end thereof so that the blade cuts along a line having the same profile as the edge with which the material is to be mated. Such a procedure severs a relatively narrow strip from the sheet material so that the edge formed on the remaining sheet material corresponds in profile to the edge with which the sheet material is to be fitted. The remaining sheet material is then moved toward the edge to be fitted until the profiled edge meets or abuts the edge to be fitted. The legs of the device are angularly adjustable and one leg thereof includes two longitudinally adjustable components.

Abstract: An improved arrangement by which a router may be accurately and inexpensively used to trim the edge of a laminate overlay flush with the edge of the underlying wooden member. It particularly comprises a guide fence having a relatively long straight edge interrupted centrally by a recess for the router bit, and provided with a rabbet into which the projecting edge of a rough trimmed laminate may project early in the edging process. The fence cooperates with a sub-base attachable to a router, and retains the versatility of the router for many usual applications.