Abstract: A non-planer measurement system allows for a tape measure or ruler to nest in along the top surface of an object such as a roof panel. The tape has cutouts to fit the pattern so that the whole edge with the cutouts nests with the surface of the roof panel. The tape then allows for accurate distance measurements along the tape.

Abstract: A vacuum insulating material providing assembly, which can be used to provide the vacuum insulating material to the interior corners, exterior corners and/or window edge portions of a building, includes corner members positioned at the interior corners, exterior corners or window edges of the building, wherein the corner member has: a base plate; a first cantilever plate extending from one end of the base plate in the vertical direction; and a second cantilever plate extending from the base plate in the direction parallel to the first cantilever plate.

Abstract: A method for machining a scale of a position-measuring system is provided for such a scale having, on a first surface, a measuring graduation and, on a second surface, is attachable to a carrier body. The first and second surfaces are bounded respectively by first and second edges in a region of a lateral peripheral side edge. The scale is machined to produce a defined outer contour of the scale such that a raised ridge of material is formed at each of the first and second edges. The scale is machined differently at the first edge than at the second edge in such a manner that a dimension of the raised ridge of material at the first edge perpendicular to the first surface is smaller than a dimension of the raised ridge of material at the second edge perpendicular to the second surface.

Abstract: The tapered cutter guide includes a generally rectangular body having a long first edge and opposite thereto a long second edge. A depending rail is positioned along the first edge of the tapered cutter guide, the rail having an inner guide edge and an outer cutting edge with the inner guide edge and the outer cutting edge being spaced apart in parallel relation by a width selected to correspond to a desired sewing expanse. A tapered section is provided along the second edge to provide a sharp edge of the tapered cutter guide opposite from the first edge, the tapered section rising at an acute angle from the sharp edge towards the inner guide edge. There is also a flat top section between the first and second edge, and a flat inner section parallel to the top section adjoining the inner edge to the tapering section. An associated method of use is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention a razor blade assembly having two plastic blades affixed to a central metal core. Each blade includes a blade edge and a connector for connecting to a connection slot in the metal core.

Abstract: Disclosed is a measuring device that is adapted for providing conversions from fractions of an inch to decimals of an inch and vice versa. The measuring device includes a ruler having a first edge opposite a second edge. The first edge includes markings for indicating units of measurement in decimals, while the second edge includes markings for indicating units of measurement in fractions. The markings in decimals directly align with corresponding markings in fractions so that the user can determine fraction-decimal equivalents by locating the alignments of the markings. Furthermore, the present invention may be a traditional ruler, a retractable tape measure, a measuring tape, a right angle ruler, or a yard stick, depending upon embodiment.

Abstract: A composite repair template tool includes a tool body, a convex radius edge on the tool body and a concave radius edge on the tool body.

Abstract: An inch rule for reading off distances has at least one lighting element that is adapted to lights up the surroundings.

Abstract: A tool for aiding marking or cutting is described. A V-shaped member having an edge formed at an exterior apex of the V for guiding a marker or cutting tool. The exterior surfaces of the V-shaped member may have a material applied having a higher coefficient of friction than that of the V-shaped member. The edge at the apex of the V may have two substantially planar surfaces, each of which forms a complimentary angle with the interior apex angle of the V, or a thin metal portion formed in the exterior apex of the V so that an edge thereof protrudes sloping towards a surface on which the tool is laid. A graduated scale may be applied to an exterior surface of the tool at a location near the apex.

Abstract: A ruler has a body with a forward surface and a side surface defining a straight line. An elongate member having an abrasive outer edge is positioned along the side surface. The abrasive edge assists in sharpening a cutting tool moved along the edge.

Abstract: A ruler has a body with a forward surface and a side surface defining a straight line. An elongate member having an abrasive outer edge is positioned along the side surface. The abrasive edge assists in sharpening a cutting tool moved along the edge.

Abstract: A multi-purpose hand tool having opposing planar surfaces. A first long side has a linear edge for drawing straight lines. Graduations are provided along a beveled surface for use in measurement. Short sides perpendicular to the straight edge facilitate placement in an inside corner. A remaining side has serrations for spreading an adhesive. A cover is secured to the main body by pins in the cover and openings in the main body. The main body and cover house a level. A viewing window incorporates a lens for magnification. Guideways are configured to receive a straightedge, the guideways being aligned at precise, given angles. Projections in each guideway cooperate with a groove provided along only one given surface of the straightedge to assure proper orientation of the straightedge in the guideways. The main body and cover have smooth undulations for receiving and seating the fingers. A recess in the cover seats the tips of the fingers. A convex surface surrounding the viewing window protects the level.

Abstract: Rulers and templates that are used to create several connected picots (or prairie points) made from a single piece of material, as well as methods for making and using such rulers, are described in this application. The rulers described in this application have a plurality of evenly spaced, alternating slots formed or cut in opposite, parallel edges of a substrate, resulting in evenly spaced, alternating tabs located on the opposite, parallel edges of the substrate. The ruler may be used to cut or mark material into connected squares that may be folded to make picots. The resulting picots are of uniform size and spacing, and are connected as a unitary piece of material.

Abstract: A safety rule includes a rule body, which has a stop flange protruded from and extending along one long side thereof, a protective plate, which has one long side pivotally coupled to the rule body so that the protective plate can be set in a collapsed position and closely attached to the top surface of the rule body when the safety rule is not in use or lifted from the rule body to a lifted position for protecting the user's hand to avoid accidental hand injury when the safety rule is used to guide a cutter in cutting a sheet member.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to shoulder refacing indicator. In one illustrative embodiment, the shoulder refacing indicator includes a body having a first side and a second side, the first and second sides being formed at an included angle of 135 degrees relative to one another, the first side adapted to engage an engaging surface of a make-up shoulder of a pipe connector and the second side adapted to engage a tapered surface of the pipe connector. The shoulder refacing indicator further includes at least one scribe line formed on the body.

Abstract: Rulers and templates that are used to create several connected picots (or prairie points) made from a single piece of material, as well as methods for making and using such rulers, are described in this application. The rulers described in this application have a plurality of evenly spaced, alternating slots formed or cut in opposite, parallel edges of a substrate, resulting in evenly spaced, alternating tabs located on the opposite, parallel edges of the substrate. The ruler may be used to cut or mark material into connected squares that may be folded to make picots. The resulting picots are of uniform size and spacing, and are connected as a unitary piece of material.

Abstract: A drafting tool that is designed to assist an individual in drafting words or designs in perfect lines, curves, or diagonals. The drafting tool is similar to a standard ruler and includes a base, a top section, and a hinge connecting the base to the top section. A portion of the top section is placed against the base, allowing a stencil to be held in place between these two portions. A series of markings on the top surface of the top section will allow an individual to properly position the stencil in relation to the drafting tool and also the item that is or will be written on by an individual.

Abstract: A measuring device having a longitudinally extending polymer portion and a longitudinally extending metal portion secured to the polymer portion. The polymer portion may be molded over one longitudinal edge of the metal portion to thereby permanently secure the portions together. The measuring device may have a longitudinal balance axis disposed between a free edge of the metal portion and a free edge of the polymer portion. The balance axis can be disposed so that when the measuring device is placed on a page the metal portion free edge will contact the page and the polymer portion free edge will be raised. Alternatively, the balance axis can be disposed so that when the measuring device is placed on a page the metal portion free edge and the polymer portion free edge are raised above the page. Pressure on the metal portion will cause the metal portion free edge to contact the page while pressure on the polymer portion free edge will raise the metal portion free edge further off the page.

Abstract: An apparatus for gauging the dimension of an object. The apparatus has a wall with a generally flat front surface, facing a first direction, and a peripheral edge. Space graduations are provided on the wall relative to which a dimension of an object placed in front of the wall can be gauged. The surface on the wall reflects an image of an object located in front of the wall. At least one of i) a depiction of at least one of a) an animate object; b) an inanimate object; and c) a scene; ii) at least one word; iii) a design; and iv) a logo is provided on the wall and is viewable from in front of the wall in conjunction with the spaced graduations and a reflected image from the surface on the wall.

Abstract: A guide for freehand writing or similar graphics comprises a writing support that eliminates the task of drawing lines and then erasing them in order to write on a straight line. The writing support forms a forgiving visual line that recedes when writing letters with descenders such as g, j, p, q, and y. In the preferred embodiment, the writing support is a plurality of loops of flexible material extending from a base.

Abstract: A stairway can be constructed by using movable tread/riser supports placed along a stairway stringer and the supports can be moved as a group or individually to accommodate a stairway slope of any desired degree. It is desirable to mark a stringer for the uniform equal spacing of the location for the tread/risers and to establish the pivot positions for mounting the supports on the stringer. The present invention is an apparatus that will permit a user to locate the desired pivot holes equally spaced and aligned along a stringer.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the art of methods and apparatuses associated with measuring and profile tools utilized in crafts, particularly in the design of quilts. More specifically, the invention provides an improved measuring tool that incorporates a variety of undulating profiles and is useful in the construction of quilts of other items of craftsmanship that incorporate non-linear, undulating, curving or wavy profiles.

Abstract: A measurement device is provided for translating the profile of a source curve from a source area to a target area. The device has an elongate body including a plurality of markings at spaced positions therealong and means for locating a point at a working end thereof. The method for translating the profile of a source curve includes providing a header which spans the source curve. The position of a respective one of the markings of the measurement device is marked on the header in association with each of various points along the source curve when the working end is located at the respective one of the various points. Repositioning the header adjacent the target area upon which the curve is to be translated permits the various points to be located in the target area by aligning the markings on the header with a respective one of the markings on the measurement device and tracing a point at the working end of the device. Joining the points traced on the target area forms the translated curve.

Abstract: A gauge is provided for positioning divider walls in a beverage glide and has an origin indicia and a plurality of text indicia associated with different beverage container sizes.

Abstract: An apparatus for marking and scoring a work object has a first member having a first and second side. A flange is connected to a second side of the first member. A second member has a first edge and a second edge. The second member is connected to extend perpendicularly from the first member. The first edge has a plurality of crenulations extending therealong for receiving an instrument. The flange of the first member is positioned against an edge of a work object and the instrument is positioned between adjacent ones of the plurality of crenulations and against the work object. When the first member is moved along the edge of the work object, the instrument is caused to mark or score the work object along a line parallel to the work object.

Abstract: A stariway can be constructed by using movable tread/riser supports placed along a stairway stringer and the supports can be moved as a group or individually to accomodate a stairway slope of any desired degree. It is desirable to mark a stringer for the uniform equal spacing of the location for the tread/risers and to establish the pivot positions for mounting the supports on the stringer. The present invention is an apparatus that will permit a user to locate the desired pivot holes equally spaced and aligned along a stringer.

Abstract: A measurement device is provided for translating the profile of a source curve from a source area to a target area. The device has an elongate body including a plurality of markings at spaced positions therealong and means for locating a point at a working end thereof. The method for translating the profile of a source curve includes providing a header which spans the source curve. The position of a respective one of the markings of the measurement device is marked on the header in association with each of various points along the source curve when the working end is located at the respective one of the various points. Repositioning the header adjacent the target area upon which the curve is to be translated permits the various points to be located in the target area by aligning the markings on the header with a respective one of the markings on the measurement device and tracing a point at the working end of the device. Joining the points traced on the target area forms the translated curve.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the art of methods and apparatuses associated with measuring and profile tools utilized in crafts, particularly in the design of quilts. More specifically, the invention provides an improved measuring tool that incorporates a variety of undulating profiles and is useful in the construction of quilts of other items of craftsmanship that incorporate non-linear, undulating, curving or wavy profiles.

Abstract: A tool for use by a machinist in testing the accuracy of a workpiece has an edge to be abutted against the workpiece to be tested and an encased light source connected by a plurality of passages extending within the member to conduct light emitted from the source to an array of apertures spaced at intervals in a bevel of the edge. The array of apertures directs the light at the workpiece on one side of the edge so that defects in accuracy are illuminated to the machinist viewing the workpiece from the other side of the edge. Preferably, a plurality of fiber optic cords extend in the passages from the light source to the apertures.

Abstract: A novel sheet material cutting device comprising an elongated planar base plate including a bottom base plate surface adapted to lie on the top surface of a flat sheet of cuttable material, a top base plate surface overlying the bottom surface and spaced-apart therefrom, at least one elongated straight cutting edge between the bottom surface and the top surface and parallel to the main axis of the base plate for contact with a cutting blade during cutting of sheet material lying under the bottom base plate surface, and a trailer edge spaced-apart from the cutting edge, and a guard wall extending upward from the base plate top surface, between the cutting edge and the trailer edge and parallel to the main axis of the base plate, the wall curved toward the trailer edge to provide an ever-expanding space between the cutting edge and the guard wall as a function of height above the base plate top surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a leadframe stip counting gauge and comprises a gauge member having an engagement portion adapted for association with a leadframe carrier having leadframes contained therein. The leadframe strip counting gauge further comprises leadframe count indicia associated with the gauge member, wherein the indicia are spatially distributed with respect to the gauge member and are adapted to provide a count representing a number of leadframes residing in the leadframe carrier. The present invention also relates to a method of counting leadframes residing in a leadframe carrier, and comprises positioning a leadframe counting member near a leadframe carrier containing leadframes therein. The method further comprises determining a number of leadframes in the leadframe carrier using leadframe count indicia associated with the leadframe counting member.

Abstract: A ruler that guides a blade and provides shielding protection from the blade for the hand of a user not holding the blade, not only when the blade is drawn along the ruler and cuts a sheet of material, but also if the blade should be lifted and accidentally dropped during use. The ruler includes a base a shield, and successive numerical indicia. The base has an uppermost surface with a first recess therein that extends a substantial amount thereof and which is completely filled with a first pad of anti-skip material that provides cushioned comfort for, and prevents the hand of the user not holding the blade from skipping along the base when stabilizing and holding the ruler down.

Abstract: The invention concerns a measuring stop device for a distance-measuring apparatus (4), said device comprising a rear measuring stop (1) which runs perpendicular to the measuring direction (6), is linear and is divided into at least two measuring stop regions (1a, 1b), at least one measuring stop region (1b) being rotatable about an axis (3) running parallel to the measuring direction (6). If the measuring stop regions (1a, 1b) are aligned one behind the other, a distance can be measured from a transversal intersecting a vertex and is used, for example, for determining the diagonals of a surface. In order to measure distances from a flat surface, a stable support surface which is perpendicular to the measuring direction (6) can be provided by rotating the rotatable measuring stop region (1b) accordingly.

Abstract: A leveling and centering tool including a linear rail having a centering scale on one edge thereof and including numerals ascending upwardly in opposite directions from a centering point. A measurement scale having incremental spaces twice the size of the spacing on the centering scales and including the opposite edge of the rail. Leveling bubbles are incorporated on the scale and it may include a hand grasp.

Abstract: A linear encoder including a modular scale having at least one support and a plurality of graduation carriers mounted on the support and arranged one behind another in a longitudinal direction, with the support and the graduation carriers having substantially same coefficients of thermal expansion, and with the graduation carriers having knife-shaped butt junction surfaces, the linear encoder further having a measuring head for scanning the scale.

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 chain measuring system which allows quick and simple calculation of the number of links in various types of chains such as roller chain, saw chain or link chain. The inventive device includes an elongated member, a plurality of equally spaced notches within a side of the elongated member forming a plurality of pegs, each of the pegs having an arcuate end, a plurality of link count indicia within the elongated member and adjacent each notch, and a length indicia within the elongated member. The rollers of each link of a roller chain are removably positionable within the notches. The link count indicia indicate how many links are within the chain by the user simply viewing the link count indicia adjacent the last link. Preferably, the elongated member includes an augmented portion which provides space between the pegs and another surface such as a wall.

Abstract: A transparent measuring device for topographical maps is graduated for converting a particular map scale in units of yards and/or fractions of a mile. The measuring device has a substantially rectangular body having a first, second and third top face, a first and second side surface and a bottom surface. The third top face is disposed between said first and second faces as a distinct magnifier. The first top face has a graduated scale including indicia for designating a measuring scale in units of yards. The second top face has a complimentary graduated scale including indicia for designating a measuring scale in units of miles which is directly correlated with measurements made in units of yards on the first face by a scalar conversion factor. A plurality of the measuring scales are attached at single point as and forms a unitary kit of measuring devices for measurements requiring different scales.

Abstract: A gathering gauge for assisting in the fabrication of a gather in a sewn article of manufacture. The gathering gauge is used to evenly distribute a given length of a fabric over a selected gather length, thereby eliminating guess work normally associated with such task. The gathering gauge is an elongated member defining a first slit for receiving and holding one end of a thread used to gather the fabric. A plurality of second slits is provided for receiving and holding a further portion of the thread. The second slits are disposed along the length of the gathering gauge at pre-selected distances from the first slit. A measuring guide is provided for determining the distance between the first slit and each individual second slit. Thus, depending upon the length of the fabric to be gathered, and either the length of the gather or the amount of gather desired, a particular second slit is selected.

Abstract: A device for forming a deckle edge, an uncut, softly frayed, natural tear for elegant paper edges having a flat hardened stainless steel tool with a deckel edge formed on a first edge and a straight edge formed on a second edge. The top surface has an image of a metric scale formed along the deckle edge, and an image of an inch scale formed along the straight edge, each of the scales having a zero center formed with increments of the scale increasing outwardly toward each end. A hanging hole is also provided at one end.

Abstract: A measurement device including a generally flat member having a first edge extending therealong, a first set of British scale graduations formed along the first edge and extending inwardly of the first edge for a desired distance, and a first set of metric scale graduations formed adjacent the first set of British scale graduations and spaced in parallel relationship from the first edge of the generally flat member by approximately the length of the desired distance that the first set of British scale graduations extends inwardly. The first set of British scale graduations has numerical designations arranged in a first orientation. The first set of metric scale graduations has numerical designations arranged in a similar orientation as the numerical designations of the first set of British scale graduations.

Abstract: A lumber product for use in the cutting and assembling of lumber for the framing of a building, having a first and second end, and a face and back surface and opposite edges; and a plurality of visible marking lines stamped or imprinted on at least one surface of the lumber piece, extending generally the length of the lumber, and placed at selected intervals for framework measuring, cutting or assembly.

Abstract: An instrument for performing various drawing and measurement functions is disclosed. The instrument includes an elongated plate having a straight edge and a measurement region. A protractor plate is connected to the elongated plate and cooperates with a rotatable center dial for the drawing and measuring of angles. The instrument also preferably includes holes through the elongated plate. The holes are configured to receive a marking instrument so the device can be used as a compass. Additionally, an attachment region allows the instrument to be held in a conventional ring binder.

Abstract: A hand protection device formed of a single piece of clear plastic material forming a base portion, the front end of which is bent upwardly and rearwardly at 45 degrees thereto to form a shield portion with the the top of the shield portion bent downwardly and rearwardly toward the base portion at a 90 degree angle to form a hand retainer portion, such device for receipt of a user's hand therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scientific ruler incorporated with a concave lens and a convex lens which may be dismantled from the ruler and aligned with each other to compose as a telescope. The concave lens or convex lens may be replaced by a compass. A protractor is provided around the periphery of the concave lens. An inclined plane is formed at either one or both ends of the ruler capable of refracting the sunlight into a rainbow spectrum. Further, a comb and a thermometer are provided. In addition to various mathematic and equal signs and undulate edge there are more space area for indicating name of the user and adhering stickers.

Abstract: A guide for guiding wallpaper knife includes a planar member with a right-angled lip formed at a forward end portion of the planar member. The right-angled lip and the planar member form a press for pushing an overlapping sheet of wallpaper into a corner, while a flat linear edge of the right-angled lip provides a guide surface for guiding the wallpaper knife along a linear path substantially parallel to the corner of a room.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel double cut edger which is useful for facilitating the cutting of edges of double lapped wall coverings and the like. An apparatus useful for assisting in cutter edging overlapping sections of adjacent surface coverings comprising an elongated body portion with at least one straight side, and at least one slot parallel with the straight side of the elongated body portion and penetrating through and extending substantially the length of the body portion.

Abstract: A tool useful for marking and constructed of a flexible material which includes a flat member having a structural layer of a predetermined shape with first and second parallel surfaces, the structural layer having marking edges perpendicular to the first and second parallel surfaces for measuring, aligning and marking, a first wear rim along the marking edges extending a uniform distance away from the first parallel surface of the structural layer, a second wear rim along the marking edges extending a uniform distance away from the second parallel surface of the structural layer, a plurality of first marking indicia on and extending away from the first parallel surface along the first wear rim, a plurality of second marking indicia on and extending away from the second parallel surface along the second wear rim, wherein the first wear rim extends away from the first parallel surface a greater distance than the first marking indicia extend away from the first parallel surface, and wherein the second wear rim e

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: A component measuring machine includes a base on which a carriage is mounted for movement along an x-axis. A compound slide structure is mounted on the carriage for moving a cradle along y- and z-axes. A support on the carriage and the cradle supports an arm so that it is angularly movable about a point relative to the carriage. Thickness measurements can be made by means of a caliper structure mounted on the end of the arm, which can be turned about its own longitudinal axis for varying the orientation of the caliper structure. The precise positions of the contact tips of the caliper structure are determined by accurately monitoring displacements of the carriage and the compound slide structure, and turning of the arm on its axis.