Abstract: A tile measuring device including a pair of transparent, slidably connected plates having reference indicia thereon. A rotatable handle, defining a threaded aperture, is mounted on a threaded member, fixed to the bottom plate, and is rotatably adjustable from a first position wherein the top and bottom plates are fixedly secured relative to one another, to a second position wherein the top and bottom plates may be slidably adjusted. The top and bottom plates each include linear dimension markings along at least one side of the device such that when the top and bottom plates are telescopically adjusted and fixed relative to one another the markings provide linear dimension references. In addition, each of the top and bottom plates include longitudinal markings for use in cutting notches in tiles.

Abstract: An educational apparatus used for the teaching of mathematical operations that use fractions. A triangular shaped ruler prism has three different side surfaces that are joined together at three common edges with four different numerical value measuring fractional scales on each side surface and a whole unit scale of which all other scales are a fractional part thereof. All scales have the same length as the whole unit scale. Preferably on each prism side there are two different fractional measuring scales adjacent and aligned with each other in a straight line at one of the common joined prism edges. Fractional scale measuring units that have been used include; the whole unit, half units, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, eights, ninths, tenths, elevenths and twelfths units. By stated procedures employing marking on a writing surface, fractions may be represented by lengths and added or subtracted from each other as well as mixed numbers with fractions.

Abstract: A see-thru engineering instrument has markings defining sets of longitudinal reference lines along its length. The reference lines are disposed inwardly of the side edges, and define segmentation patterns distinct to each set, distinguishing lines of the respective sets from each other. Lines of respective sets are preferably interposed each between respective lines of ones of another set or sets. Line segments in a single instrument, of the like illustrated, can define discrete measurable distances of any one, up to all, of 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8 and 15/16 inch. The back surface of the instrument preferably has a matte finish. The width of the instrument is greater than 3 inches, preferably about 4 inches. The length is greater than 12 inches, preferably about 13 inches. The thickness is preferably about 1/16 inch. The length/width ratio is at least 2/1. The markings on the instrument can include a grid of squares, marked over less than 2/3 of the overall area.

Abstract: A device for laying out an angle to form a borderpiece for a roof from a standard workpiece. The device includes first and second members, contact elements extending from each member. The contact elements contact opposing edges when the device is disposed on the workpiece. An edge of each first and second element defines the angle at which the workpiece is to be cut.

Abstract: A multi layered adhesive backed fish ruler construction 10 for attachment to a substrate 100 such as a cooler or a flat surface on a fishing boat. The construction 10 comprises a bottom layer including an elongated thin flat strip of plastic material 40 fixedly secured to a substrate 100 and provided with both luminous length indicia 22 and various fish silhouette indicia 23 and one or more generally similar overlying strips of plastic material 30 and 40 releasably secured to one another and to the bottom strip of plastic material 40.

Abstract: A videocassette time measurement device (10) comprising a structure (12) for housing a videocassette (14), so that the videocassette (14) can be freely inserted thereinto and taken out therefrom. A facility (16) is on the housing structure (12), for indicating the amount of time available and used on the tape (18) within the videocassette (14).

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 ruler for aiding in packing a stuffing box surrounding a shaft having a measurement scale comprising at least one mark for delineating the optimal compressed height of a compressible set of packing rings, each packing ring having about the same optimal compression and dimension, and a linear series of graduation marks of repeat basic measurements units for delineating by the distance between the graduation marks the height of non-compressible bushing rings of about the same dimension.

Abstract: A multi-purpose, positioning and fastening strap is disclosed for use in the construction of building structures. The strap is made from a flexible, durable, non-stretchable material and has a high breaking load. The strap is usable for various construction applications, such as, the fastening or holding down of tar or felt paper on a roof, the laying down of shingles on a roof, the erection of a trussing structure for a roof, the construction of a floor structure, etc. The durability and breaking load of the multi-purpose strap are critical physical characteristics which are necessary for its use in the aforementioned various construction applications.

Abstract: Construction materials such as 4-foot by 8-foot sheets of plywood, drywall, and similar materials have fiducial markings for quick visual reference of the user. Imprinted lines of equal spacings indicate to the user the location of wall studs at 16-inch or 24-inch spacings, and the sheet of material can also include oblique lines and one or more circles, for reference of the user in quickly determining the size of remnants. Similar markings may also be applied to roll-stored materials such as carpeting.

Abstract: The numerical measurement indicia is placed along the width and length of sheet material like plywood or drywall to aid in cutting and nailing to the frame. The linear construction material also contains numerical measurement indicia in a lengthwise direction to assist in cutting and affixing to other structures.

Abstract: A tape measure is provided in which orientation of the primary indicia are varied to allow reading of measurements from either side. A centering strip is provided which gives fractional values corresponding to the primary indicia, thus allowing easy calculation of certain fractions of a given measurement. Other visual aids for improving ease of use are provided, such as stud centering marks, distinct colors and variations in numeral and hatch mark sizing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a means for the measurement of longitudinal dimensions, comprising a scale graduated in units corresponding to the measuring unit and provided with means for reading said scale, further a computerized data-acquisition and/or registering system and a method for measuring and/or computer processing of dimensional data given in technical inches. The scale unit of the scale of the measuring means is a measuring unit equal to 1/16th of a technical inch and/or its decimal fraction. The measuring means is provided with a vernier of a length by one division less than ten, or an integer multiple of ten measuring units, this vernier being graduated in ten, or in some integer multiple of ten, divisions. The invention further comprises a new unit used for converting measured values into decimal fractions called K units.

Abstract: A measuring device having an elongated member with at least one measuring edge and a measuring indicia including successive groups of equally spaced color coded measuring marks located adjacent to and extending along the length of the measuring edge. Each successive group is identified by a different label. Each individual measuring mark corresponds to a selected fractional portion of the group wherein it is located and has a color which is different from all of the remaining measuring marks in the group and is the same color as the measuring marks in each successive group which correspond to the corresponding fractional portion in each successive group.

Abstract: A measuring and instructional ruler device is provided for use by children and persons during the instruction of linear measurement, and for use in the measuring and drawing of objects. The device is comprised of a base panel having a top surface having standard units of measure delineated thereon, and at least one transparent sheet having fractional increments of the same standard unit of measure delineated thereon, wherein the transparent sheet is positionable over the base panel so that the delineated fractional increments of the standard unit of measure may be aligned with the delineated standard units of measure to demonstrate the relationship between the unit of measure and the fractional increments thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a scale so marked with centimeters and inches that inch-and-foot marks are made on the basis of the correct metric set of marks to be recurrently in alignment with selected metric marks at every spatial period, Thus, the exact linear measurement is permitted according to the metric system, and at the same time, the approximate inch-and-foot linear determination is permitted readily by sight.

Abstract: The ceramic tile and marble wall-cut measuring ruler enables the tile or marble installer to properly measure the pieces of tile or marble which will be cut and installed between the wall and the previously installed tile or marble on the floor or wall. This device is a one piece ruler-like measuring device which will automatically deduct the size of the required grout-line measurement from the tile or marble to be cut, there-by saving installation time and product waste. The ceramic tile and marble wall-cut measuring ruler will be manufactured for specific size grout lines, of which the normal standards for grout lines are 1/4,1/2, and 3/4 inches in measurement.

Abstract: A set of ruled devices and method for measuring an actual dimension of a specimen displayed as a magnified image by a magnification system such as a scanning electron microscope having a plurality of selected magnification factors. The magnified image includes dimensions that correspond to a predetermined selected magnification. A set of ruled devices is provided, whereby each ruled device includes indicia that corresponds to one of the magnification factors. A ruled device that corresponds to the predetermined selected magnification is selected. The dimension of the image is measured with the selected ruled device, whereby the indicia of the selected ruled device indicates the actual dimension of the specimen.

Abstract: An improved transparent measuring device having composite multicolor image (98) formed thereon using a unique pigment transfer process. The image is formed by first applying a first image 30 having pairs of lines (34,36) that form an uncolored gap (38) on the transparent sheet (76). A second image (52) having solid lines (57,58) is aligned with the first image (30) and applied to the transparent sheet (76) with a contrasting color such that the second image (52) fills in selected gaps 38. An optional third image (68) can be applied over the first and second images (30,52).

Abstract: A device that is simply pulled down to touch the head of a child to quickly and accurately determine their height, employs a special extendable and retractable measuring tape that is wall mounted at a specific height over the floor and stays up and out of the normal reach of a small child when not in use. Reading is direct from the tape pulled from a holder. The numbering system of the tape of this device is reversed from tapes conventionally used to measure length, by having the highest number of measurement located at the outer end and decreasing incrementally toward a zero reading nearest the end secured within the holder. The device is properly mounted by extending the tape to the zero reading and securing it at a height on the wall that allows the device, with the tape so extended, to touch the floor directly below it.

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

Abstract: An extendible measuring rule comprises a main frame and an extension element. The extension element is mounted within the main frame for easy extension and manipulation of the extension element. The main frame includes one or more scale markings, one of which is included beneath the extension element, and is progressively exposed as the extension element is withdrawn from the main frame.

Abstract: A brick mason's spacing tape adapted for use in association with bricks and mortar, the apparatus comprising: a measuring tape formed in a planar configuration with an upper surface having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge including numerical incremental line markers spaced 1/16 of an inch from each other and inch demarcating numerals positioned at each one inch interval; and the second edge of the tape including at least two groups of lettered incremental line markers positioned at consistent intervals on the tape and repeating about every six inches, a first group of lettered markers being spaced 1/16 of an inch from each other, and positioned in alignment with the numerical incremental line markers of the first edge of the tape, the second group of lettered markers being spaced 1/8 of an inch from each other and in alignment with every second numerical incremental line marker of the first edge of the tape, a user positioning the tape against a brick wall to aid in vertically or horizontally al

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible, adhesive backed, transparent template tape which includes specific metric dimensions to assist in the construction of European style cabinetry. The template tape is dimensionally accurate and can be used for accurate layout using measuring indicia along both axes simultaneously.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a new type of ruler for measuring the angle of inclination of a portion of terrain from a topographical map. Topographical maps contain precise information relating to elevation changes and distances. These two pieces of information can be used together to devise a scale to measure the angle of inclination, or pitch, of any slope represented on the map. The invention is simply the inscription of such a scale on a straight, flat material. The invention can be made with a unique scale for any given map scale and contour interval height.

Abstract: A self-contained drafting instrument adapted for rapid measurement of diagrams or drawings on a surface. The instrument utilizes an internal movement detection mechanism, an electronics processing system, and a display screen capable of graphical representation. The movement detection mechanism measures both orthogonal components of movement and the display screen provides a scale that electronically scrolls as the instrument moves or by manually pressing a key on a keyboard. The drafting instrument can be constructed in a number of orientations including a ruler, drafting triangle, protractor, or T-square.

Abstract: A quilting-aid device and method for use in making "two-color" squares for use in quilts, in which the quilter makes four of such squares from each larger square of two superimposed sheets of different material. The quilting-aid device, which saves the quilter from having to perform difficult calculations in the measuring and stitching and cutting of such squares, has two scales inscribed on a ruler-type base; a first scale on which to locate the desired size of two-color square and a second scale on which the corresponding position gives the size of the larger square with which to begin.

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: A system, method and apparatus for controlling, managing and facilitating the process of fabricating and/or constructing a useful physical entity such as a building, the invention involving the computer generation of a construction guidance and control tape for use by the primary hands-on fabricators, the invention including determining the control/fabrication tasks required according to the relevant plans and specifications, and the sequence by which such tasks are to be performed Then, information including the identification and description of component parts and their relative assembled locations and orientations is input to a computer controlled by a computer program in conjunction with a printer that will print out a plurality of elongate construction guidance and control tapes of predetermined lengths, one side of each tape providing a surface upon which indicia and information can be printed including showing where in the work environment the tape is to be attached, the beginning end of the tape, and

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring apparel, having an elongated member with a surface, a first reference point on the surface and a second marking on said surface such that the distance between said first reference point and the second marking is equal to the distance from the neck to the crotch of an average person at a particular age and a third marking on the surface such that the distance between the first reference point and the third marking is equal to the distance from the neck to the crotch of an average person at a second particular age.

Abstract: A location scale and an optical reading sensor for reading the location scale. The location scale comprises bars with a first edge and a second edge, wherein either the first edges or the second edges are located at regular intervals to form an incremental scale. To provide both incremental data and absolute data on the same scale, the bars are of at least two different widths, and any n successive bars on the scale form a unique individual code indicating the absolute location of those n bars on the scale.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to aid a craftsman in producing an eight-sided geometrical object, preferably an octagon, from a square object or rectangular object. The apparatus of the invention comprises a rule with a first edge and a first scale along the first edge, and a second edge and a second scale along the second edge. The second scale is preferably fractionally proportionate to the first scale by a factor of about 29.289322 percent. The first scale may be any standard measuring scale such as inches or centimeters. The method of the invention comprises measuring a length of the square with the first scale, using the second scale for easily measuring and marking a plurality of points on the square, and drawing a plurality of lines between the points for marking portions of the square which are to be cut off in producing an octagon or other geometrical object.

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 scale, such as a tape measure, is provided with a plurality of slots corresponding to graduations on the scale. The slots are alternatingly located on opposed edges of the scale, and edges of each slot are collinear with edges of opposing slots. When measuring a distance to a line or a point, the line or point will appear in only one of the slots. The slots are tapered to a point at a specific graduation.

Abstract: A banding material is disclosed for use as the band in a band clamp. The banding material is provided from a roll of banding material from which a length of the banding material corresponding to the length of the desired band is cut. The length of the band for the band clamp is determined by counting markings on the band which are related to the diameter of an object about which the band clamp is to be fitted. In a preferred embodiment, the markings are .pi. units, or fraction of .pi. units, apart where the diameter of the object is measured in the same units.

Abstract: Tools for use in drafting projects such as dress making include a ruler having five scales, a five-in-one tool, and a tool having utility in the construction of darts. The five scale ruler enables its user to determine fractional lengths without resorting to arithmetic calculations. The five-in-one tool provides a 90.degree./45.degree. angle, two scaled straight edges, a hip curve, a sleeve cap, neckline, and armhole curve, and a pair of spaced apart apertures for use in making Raglan sleeves. The dart tool is a forty five-forty five-ninety triangle having equidistantly spaced apertures formed along the length of the hypoteneuse. The apertures enable use of the tool as a compass for drawing circles and semicircles.

Abstract: A clapboard installation layout guide and method uses an elongate tape having two sets of indicia including a first plurality of "to the weather" indicia spaced apart at intervals approximately equal to the "to the weather" width of the clapboard and a second plurality of indicia including curved tracks with centers at corresponding ones of the first indicia and having a radius approximately equal to the full width of the clapboards; one of the first indicia on the tape is aligned with one boundary of an area to be laid out for installation; with one of the first indicia of the tape aligned with one of the boundaries, the tape is swung so that the first indicia just beyond the other boundary of the area is coincident with the other boundary; clapboards can then be applied to the area so that the upper edge of each of the clapboards is tangent to the successively higher ones of the second indicia until the area is covered including the installation of the starter clapboard of the next area to be covered.

Abstract: Rules, including rulers, yardsticks, measuring tapes and the like which are marked along opposite edges with inch, half-inch, quarter-inch, eighth-inch and sixteenth-inch graduations. One edge having the one-sixteenth inch graduations in a color different from all the other graduation markings on that edge and sequentially numbered within each inch in the same different color. The other edge not having one-sixteenth inch graduations and the eighth-inch graduations being in a different color from all the other graduations on that side and preferably different from the color of the one-sixteenth inch graduations and sequentially numbered within each inch in the same different color.

Abstract: A measurement device which includes a band of flexible material having measurement indicia and a zero reference marked thereon. The band is fixedly positioned on a surface on which the measurement is to be made so that at least a portion of the band and the zero reference are exposed. The band is arranged so that it can be moved so that the zero reference corresponds to a measurement reference point on the surface from which a measurement is to be made.

Abstract: A measuring tape is provided for quick determination of the center of a distance without requiring the calculation of the distance. The measuring tape includes two parallel edges and an ascending measuring scale along each edge printed on the same face of the tape and beginning at the same end of the tape. One of the scales has units calibrated to a conventional unit of length measurement. The second measuring scale has units calibrated to be exactly half the unit of the first scale.

Abstract: A tape measure for use with roof framing members is disclosed, the tape measure having a true distance scale having true distance indicia indicating feet, inches and fractions of inches, and one or more secondary false distance scales having false distance indicia corresponding to the true distance indicia, where the actual distances between false distance indicia is the true distance between the true distance indicia multiplied by a predetermined pitch factor. The false distance indicia allow direct marking of the proper rafter lengths for common, hip, valley and jack rafters for a given pitch roof after measurement of the run distance using the true distance scale, without need of calculation or of knowledge of the actual rafter length.

Abstract: An access area measurement apparatus includes a first elongated arm member of a defined length. A second arm member is fixed to and extends at a right angle from one end of the first arm member, and is shorter than the first arm member. The first arm member has a level to indicate that relative slope of a surface when the apparatus is placed on such a surface. The apparatus first arm member also includes a plurality of indicia for measuring compliance with ANSI and ADA accessibility standards.

Abstract: A tool for holding fabric during cutting, measuring, etc., consisting of a handle and a number of sheets, each of a different size and of transparent material, each including the handle selectively connectable to each of the transparent sheets, each sheet having indicia marked on the transparent sheets to assist in cutting, measuring, etc.

Abstract: An angle indicating instrument for indicating an angle to be used in the cutting and subsequent joining of pieces of material is disclosed. A first arm and a second arm of the angle indicating instrument are positioned so as to engage the angle indicating instrument in an engaged angle, which is the angle between the two pieces of material to be joined. The indicated angle is a calculated angle and is calculated based on the engaged angle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a template for a computer keyboard which provides markings constituting a measurement scale. The template provides an aperture therein to thereby permit keys of the keyboard to pass therethrough. The measurement scale has units of measurement which may be in inches, centimeters, millimeters, Pica units, point sizes and Agate lines.

Abstract: An optical metrological scale produced by a rolling method, to give a profiled upper scale surface which is imparted by an embossing roller. To prevent uneven strains, which could affect the pitch of the scale, the support roller has a similar embossing profile, so that the lower side of the scale is also given a profiled surface. The embossing roller is freely rotatable, while the support roller is driven.

Abstract: The measuring tape includes a measuring scale on both sides of the metal tape. The upper surface of the tape is scaled from zero to a number equal to the length of the tape, and the underside of the tape is scaled from the length of the tape of a measurement equal to twice the length of the tape. Thus, the tape can be used to measure a distance equal to twice its length.

Abstract: A jig for a cross hatching test which is rectangular in shape and is used for ruling straight lines intersecting each other at a predetermined angle on a rectangular test plate, including (a) a first straight line passing on the surface of the jig with an angle, for adjusting the left longer side of the test plate to draw a straight line on the test plate with the right longer side of the jig; (b) a second straight line orthogonal to the first straight line, for adjusting the lower shorter side of the test plate; (c) a third straight line with the predetermined angle to the left longer side of the jig, for adjusting the drawn straight line to draw another straight line with the left longer side of the jib with the predetermined angle to the previously drawn straight line; and (d) an opening interposed in the middle of the first straight line, for adjusting the left longer side of the plate to the first straight line to draw the straight line on the test plate with the right longer side of the jig.