Abstract: A pipe fitting tool is provided including a square having a pair of planar rectangular strips coupled at ends thereof in perpendicular relationship. Also included is at least one holder having a pair of lower surfaces which form an angle with respect to each other. The holder further has a top surface secured to the square such that the same resides in a plane in which an intersection of the lower linear surfaces resides.

Abstract: The accessorized collapsible multiscale comprises a plurality of elongate slats which are joined together along elongate edges thereof, each slat including at least one graduated scale thereon, the multiscale being collapsible by folding together of adjacent slats, and the multiscale including an accessory clip which is used to maintain a terminal position of a desired slat, with the clip angling the slat relative to a support surface therefor for ease in viewing the scale on the desired slat.

Abstract: A device for facilitating measuring and cutting conduit. The device includes two end plates sized and configured for receiving conduit while being provided with a surface for resisting rotation of the conduit as it resides upon and is supported by the end plates. A planar ruled member is attached to and supports both of the end plates preferably at a distance so that the device can be supported by the circumference of a standard five gallon bucket.

Abstract: A horse measuring ruler structure including a vernier main body, a fixing stopper block, two resilient slide blocks, a locating ruler, a locating device, an inner ruler, an outer ruler, a, protective frame and a locking device. The vernier main body is composed of a trapezoid board and two panels rightward extending respectively from middle sections of front and rear sides of the trapezoid board. The upper and lower sections of the right side of the trapezoid board are respectively formed with two T-shaped sockets. The left end of the locating ruler is fitted into the space between the right sections of the panels of the vernier main body and pivotally located by the locating device. The locking device is fitted into the circular receiving chamber of lower end of the inner ruler. The protective frame is fitted onto upper end of the outer ruler and the inner ruler is fitted into the outer ruler. The resilient slide blocks are fitted into the T-shaped cavities of the trapezoid board of the vernier main body.

Abstract: A retaining bracket is provided for securing a carpenter's square thereto in a desired fixed position relative to the bracket, such that the carpenter's square can be used to mark surfaces of construction materials to be cut. The retaining bracket includes a pair of locking elements captured by and loosely carried in a channel within the bracket and having arm portions positioned outside of the bracket and pins extending through a slot in the bracket connecting the interior and exterior portions of the locking elements, and the arm portions are provided with locking screws which are advanced into contact with the square once the square is properly positioned, to thereby securely fasten the square to the bracket.

Abstract: An attachment for the enhanced measurement accuracy of a combination square is provided which consists of a horizontally elongated base of generally rectangular shape. A rectangular base indentation is positioned along the horizontal centerline of the base, and forms a plane that is parallel to the bottom surface of the base. The base indentation lateral walls are equidistant from the horizontal centerline of the base, and are of sufficient lateral distance to allow the handle lower contact surface of a combination square to have sufficient lateral clearance to slidably engage the base indentation and rest against the base indentation contact surface. The vertical depth of the base indentation provides sufficient vertical clearance for the handle upper contact surface to fit within the assembled device.

Abstract: A cuff measuring device for tailors, including a thumb cap, an elongated portion and a slide, the thumb cap sized to receive the tip of a person's thumb, the elongated portion including indicia for measuring and being joined to the thumb cap and the slide providing a cuff rest and a chalk carriage, the slide being slidably mounted to the elongated portion to adjust the cuff rest against a garment cuff, the chalk carriage, including chalk providing a sliding mechanism for marking the garment for folding or cutting.

Abstract: A combination carpenter's square and saw guide, and a conversion kit for converting an existing carpenter's square to such combination, utilizes a standard L-shaped square with a channel mounted on each leg of the square and extended in the same direction so that the channels are each extended in the X or Y direction and are on opposite faces of the flat carpenter's square. A rod is axially slidably inserted into each channel, and the distal end of the rod is extended out beyond the corner of the square a distance equal to the distance between the sole plate of a circular hand saw and the plane of the blade, and fixed in this position. The resulting tool is a carpenter's square which also acts as a convenient saw guide, as the workman can back off the square until the tip of the rod aligns with a pencil mark made at the cut line, and use the square for a saw fence.

Abstract: A first comb has a graduated scale attached near a first end of the scale so that the scale can be pivoted outwardly and inwardly from the first comb. A cutting guide first end is pivotably attached to the second end of the graduated scale. The graduated scale can be slidable lengthwise with respect to the first comb to position the cutting guide a select distance from the first comb. A swivel or hinge permits the graduated scale to extend in the plane of the first comb or to extend perpendicular to it or any angle in between. Clamping or friction provision permit the first comb and the graduated scale and the cutting guide to all be fixed in the plane of the first comb, either in a folded carrying configuration or in a ready-to-use configuration, or to fix the graduated scale perpendicular to the plane of the first comb and to fix the cutting guide parallel to the plane of the first comb at a fixed or at a select distance parallel to the plane of the first comb.

Abstract: A ruler assembly includes a ruler to which a connecting member is pivotably connected and a magnifying member is pivotally connected to the connecting member so as to have a series of graduations defined on the ruler magnified through the magnifying member when the magnifying member is located in parallel to the ruler.

Abstract: A combination square and tape measure comprises a square having first and second legs arranged perpendicular to each other and a tape measure including a housing encasing a flexible measuring tape. A mounting structure attaches the tape measure to one leg of the square. The mounting structure supports the tape measure for pivotable movement about the square; wherein the tape measure may be rotated about the square from at least a reclined position where a plane bisecting the housing of the tape measure is parallel to the plane of the square to a fully inclined upright position where the plane bisecting the tape measure is orthogonal the plane of the square. The mounting structure maintains the outer surface of the tape measure at an elevated spaced apart position relative to the plane of the square when the tape measure is maintained in the reclined position.

Abstract: A safety device with a cutting edge used with a cutting tool when cutting fabric and other similar items. The safety device designed to protect a first hand of a user of the device when a second hand is using the cutting tool. The safety device includes a base with an upwardly extending vertical protective guard. The guard is sufficient in height to protect the first hand of the user should the cutting tool accidently ride up and over the top of the cutting edge. The cutting edge includes a ruler for measuring the fabric to be cut. On one side of the base is the cutting edge with ruler for guiding the cutting tool when cutting fabric. On an opposite side of the base is a hand rest for receiving the first hand of the user. The hand rest is sufficient in width to receive the first hand on top thereof and for allowing the first hand to apply pressure on top of the fabric as it is cut.

Abstract: A position detection apparatus having a scale with resilient engaging portions that attach to a lower surface of the scale and engage insertion holes in a track rail into which fastening members are inserted for fixing the track rail to a bed. Also, a track rail unit that includes the position detection apparatus, and a guide unit that includes the track rail unit.

Abstract: A method for making a cutting guide, the cutting guide being formed from a measuring device and a sheet of material, with the measuring device having a top surface, a bottom surface, and p of graduations marked on one or the other of the top and bottom surfaces, with the sheet of material having a thickness in the range of 1 mm. to 5 mm. and further having adhesive on one side. The method includes measuring at least one cutting line on the step of material in accordance with predetermined dimensions; cutting the sheet of material along the cutting line to form of at least one piece of material having the predetermined dimensions; and forming a mechanical stop on the bottom surface of the measuring device by placing the adhesive side of the piece of material on the bottom surface of the measuring device.

Abstract: A measuring device includes a generally tubular, flexible body with opposite ends and a longitudinally-extending bore. The body includes a plurality of measuring indicia at regularly-spaced intervals therealong. It can be selectively mounted on the body ends and have a predetermined length which corresponds to the measuring indicia spacing. An extension connector is also provided for connecting two measuring device bodies together. A centering assembly has a sleeve which receives the body and wings projecting radially outwardly therefrom for generally centering the measuring device within a pipe bore.

Abstract: A linear measurement ruler comprises a teaching aid for instruction in fractional and decimal units of linear measure.

Abstract: A pad device includes a hole formed in the edge portion for engaging with a screw. A board has an opening engaged with the screw and has two legs and a gap formed between the legs. The legs each has a recess formed in the bottom portion. A knob is threaded to the screw for securing the board to the pad. A rule has a shaft engaged in the recesses of the legs such that the rule may rotate relative to the board and such that the rule may be disengaged from the pad when the board is secured to the pad. The rule includes one or two edges each having a metal strip for protecting the rule from being cut.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring, weighing and counting fish comprising a main body portion having long parallel side edges and short parallel upper and lower edges in a rectangular configuration, the main body portion having a front face and a back face and a slot for the receipt of a slidable member therein, the main body portion also having a recess centrally formed in the upper face thereof in a generally inverted V-shaped configuration with a ledge, the apex of the V being adapted to receive the head of a fish to be measured; a generally rectangular slide member positionable within the slot of the main body portion, the slide member being in a generally L-shaped configuration with a long portion slidably positioned within the slot of the main body portion and with a short portion at right angles with respect thereto adjacent the lower edge of the main body portion adapted to receive the tail of the fish to be measured, the slide member having indicia as to a fish length formed adjacent to the front face thereo

Abstract: A non-slip sewing ruler comprising an elongate guide member including a pair of apertures disposed therein. Releasably attached to the top surface of the guide member is a handle member having a pair of pin members extending therefrom. Each of the pin members defines a pin point which is received into a respective one of the apertures when the handle member is attached to the guide member. The handle member is selectively movable between a first position wherein the pin points reside within the apertures, and a second position wherein the pin points protrude from the bottom surface of the guide member.

Abstract: A combination tape measure and straight edge apparatus includes a first straight edge segment which includes an outer edge and an inner edge and which has a predetermined thickness. A tape measure assembly includes a bottom side, and a hinge assembly is connected between the bottom side of the tape measure assembly and the inner edge of the first straight edge segment. The hinge assembly is adapted to permit the tape measure assembly to be rotated with respect to the first straight edge segment from a storage orientation to either a first in-use orientation or a second in-use orientation or from an in-use orientation to a storage orientation. The first straight edge segment includes a first end and a second end. A guide member is connected to the outer edge of the first straight edge segment. The guide member is connected to the first straight edge segment at a right angle. A second straight edge segment may be connected to the first end of the first straight edge segment.

Abstract: A non-slip sewing ruler comprising an elongate guide member including a pair of apertures disposed therein. Releasably attached to the top surface of the guide member is a handle member having a pair of pin members extending therefrom. Each of the pin members defines a pin point which is received into a respective one of the apertures when the handle member is attached to the guide member. The handle member is selectively movable between a first position wherein the pin points reside within the apertures, and a second position wherein the pin points protrude from the bottom surface of the guide member.

Abstract: A cutting guide is provided to assist in the removal of a handgrip from the shaft of a golf club. The guide includes a conical, tubular member adapted to receive the handgrip therein. The guide has a lateral opening that extends over the length thereof and its lateral dimension is of sufficient width to enable the handgrip to fit therein but such as to ensure a snug fit between the guide and the handgrip when disposed in coextensive relation therewith. The opening, including at least one edge thereof, comprising a radially extending portion to provide a guide for movement of the blade of a cutting tool when disposed thereagainst.

Abstract: A geometrical instrument for use with a straight edge to mark positions on a flat surface is described. The instrument has a receiver slot on its rear side. The receiver slot extends the width of the instrument such that the instrument can be slideably mounted on the straight edge, The instrument includes a holder to position a writing implement above the receiver slot such that the writing implement marks the flat surface. The instrument also includes a positioning hollow with a centering point aligned with the center of the holder. Additionally, the instrument may include a slot for inserting a knife blade.

Abstract: An attachment for a framer's square which permits the framer's square to be self supporting on a flat, horizontal surface. The attachment has an elongated support bar with two clips which may be inserted over a blade of a framer's square. This attachment, when inserted on the inner edge of the framer's square, facilitates the scribing of a right-angle line to a rounded edge and when placed on an outer edge, permits the square to be free standing.

Abstract: A support bracket has a base member adapted for attachment to a particular measuring tool and a vertical member extends from the base member and it has a horizontal slot within its top edge which mounts a tape rule by way of the tape rule spring clip. The tape rule is oriented on the support bracket such that measurements may be made along a common baseline with reference to the measuring tool and a workpiece to be measured while, at the same time, measurements may also be made along a ruler edge of the measuring tool which is positioned at an angle with respect to the common baseline.

Abstract: The drafting instrument of the invention generally comprises a triangular integrally formed substantially planar construction having three perimeter legs, interconnected end to end to form the triangular configuration and define an open space in the interior of the body, and one interior leg extending across the open space to form interior complementary angles to the angles formed at the respective intersections of the perimeter legs. The instrument is provided in two primary embodiments, the first adapted as a 30/60 degree triangular instrument and the second as a 45 degree triangular instrument. The instrument includes a plurality of glide points extending outwardly from one or both faces of the instrument to support the instrument slightly above the surface upon which it is used, and further includes a handle assembly disposed near the intersection of two of the perimeter legs of the instrument.

Abstract: The drafting instrument of the invention generally comprises an L-shaped integrally formed substantially planar construction having one long leg and one short leg disposed perpendicular to each other. The end of each of the legs of the instrument is inclined at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the outer edge of each leg, and the lengths of the legs of the instrument are proportioned such that complimentary 60 degree and 30 degree angles are formed between the edge of the short leg and the edge of the long leg, respectively, and a straight line intersecting the end point of each leg. The instrument includes a plurality of glide points extending outwardly from each face of the instrument to support the instrument slightly above the surface upon which it is used, and further includes a handle disposed near the intersection of the two legs of the instrument to aid in reversing the instrument from face to face during use.

Abstract: A pair of simple rules, each having a body portion identical with a standard rule and a head at one end cooperating with the other rule, for placing the two rules in an arrangement forming a T-square, and enabling one to be moved or slid along the other. A modified form includes means for releasably binding the two rules together in set position.

Abstract: A replacement edge drafting device attaches to a drafting rule having a damaged edge and provides a new edge in place of the damaged edge. The device has an elongated body formed with a drawing section that provides the new edge and with an attachment section that joins the body to the damaged drafting rule.

Abstract: An easily attachable or removable snap-on adapter to triangular scales provides supplemental length-measuring scales, besides serving as a guard against accidental use of an inappropriate scale. It also acts as an aid for correctly orienting and accurately and firmly positioning the ruler for measurement or drafting purposes. It is made preferably of a molded plastic piece, whose inner contour comprises two elongated beads fitting snugly into each of two grooves along two sides of a standard triangular scale, and whose contour comprises a flap beneath each of these beads and a substantially flat, but flexible portion above the beads. When in use, the part of the inner contour which is directly opposite this flat portion is designed to rest on the upper edge of the scale.

Abstract: A main accessory and a pair of optional end auxiliaries can be added onto a triangular scale or a ruler to measure the length of a curve. The main accessory can provide a movable pivot for the triangular scale or the ruler. The end auxiliaries can assure the ability of slide of the main accessory on the ruler. The end auxiliaries can also assist the pivoting ability of the triangular scale or the ruler.

Abstract: A telescoping measuring rafter gauge comprising two telescoping members with locking devices. Further comprising two sliding pitch locating plates with tightening devices, where said pitch locating plates fit flush against a center ridge pole or hip rafter with graduations marked along the telescoping inner member of the rafter gauge. Hinge means are provided on the telescoping outer member.

Abstract: A handle for a drafting instrument and the like comprising a ring body structure having a traverse slot therethrough for permitting the ring to be compressed, and further provided with a groove or ridge structure for complementary engagement with the perimeter of a hole and double aperture of a drafting instrument with which the handle is used. The preferred embodiment has one ridge which is closest to the gripping surface of a handle of larger diameter than a contact ridge furthermost from the gripping surface for permitting easy indexing of the handle during installation with the drafting instrument. Another embodiment reverses the respective diameters of the two ridges, while a further embodiment employs an internal spring for increasing the outward tension of the ring when released, and a further embodiment wherein tongue and groove structure is complementarily provided between the drafting instrument and the engaging portion of the handle ring.

Abstract: A register-pin-locating device used in conjunction with a steel ruler and a T-square to allow a stepping-and-repeating operation to any increment at any angle of an image in the art of photocomposing and like applications, a locator being mounted to a straight edge having marked units of measure so that register pins can be located at selective positions to receive negative or positive film in an accurate step-and-repeat manner on a suitable line-up table. The locator comprises a substantially flat thin plate having a longitudinal bend formed therein to define a pair of half sections horizontally offset from each other, wherein a pair of juxtaposed slots are disposed transversely to the bend, the slots being identically located in each of the half sections, so that the register pin can be received in either half section after the locator is secured to the straight edge.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a length measuring instrument for having a housing, a scale, and a scanning unit that scans the scale includes a first mounting element for rigidly attaching one end section to the housing to a mounting surface, a flex element connected to the second end section of the housing, and a second mounting element for attaching the flex element, and thus the second end section of the housing to a mounting surface. The flex element is inelastic but flexible in the direction longitudinal with respect to the scale and serves to rigidly mount the instrument in directions transverse to the scale while allowing the housing to thermally expand or contract longitudinally.

Abstract: A carpenter square having a tape holding section adapted to receive tape measure housings of varying width. The tape housing engages a curved section and one leg of the square, and can be clamped in position. A slot is provided through which the tape extends for measuring and marking. The square is also provided with a positioning bar slidably mounted on the other leg of the square for non-perpendicular cuts.