Abstract: A device for three-dimensional representation of horsebacks through measurement points, comprising: plural vertically telescoping and column shaped segments which are connected with a frame and which include flexible transversal elements at their upper end which flexible transversal elements are bent like an umbrella and have flexible curvatures, wherein the vertical segments are configured to be variably offset from one another in the frame and configured fixable in a temporary manner and the curvature of the transversal elements that are bent in the shape of an umbrella is adjustable and fixable in a temporary manner, wherein the transversal elements include measuring points which are configured variably arrangeable in a vertical plane through devices for adjusting the curvature of the transversal elements, and wherein the measuring points of the transversal elements are arranged in the surface of the three-dimensional contour of the horseback.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a nozzle segment for use within a turbine nozzle assembly. The method comprises providing a nozzle segment including an outer band, an inner band, and at least one vane extending there between, wherein at least one of the inner band and the outer band is formed with a transition piece groove defined therein, positioning an inspection tool in contact with the nozzle assembly such that the inspection tool is aligned relative to the nozzle segment using at least one datum, and verifying an alignment of each transition piece groove using the inspection tool.

Abstract: A template tool is provided for locating sites for fixing to walls hardware for mounting a wire shelf. The tool has two legs perpendicular to each other along a bend locatable along a corner of two walls in which the legs each extend along one of two walls from the corner to enable hole(s) or opening(s) along each of the legs to align over locations of sites for fixing shelf support hardware to the walls to horizontally install a shelf. One leg has a horizontal bubble level and is adjustable or non-adjustable in length in accordance with shelf depth. An aperture along one leg is preset a distance from one end thereof for use in successively locating sites along the back wall. Sites are thus locatable along each of two corners formed by two opposite side walls and a common back wall, and along the back wall between such corners.

Abstract: A kit and method for assembling a decorative object pattern upon a fabric article including a flat, smooth surface board, a desired number of individual stencil units, slidably situated upon the board, and held movably in place by magnetic force. The stencil units are arranged upon the board surface to create a desired stencil design. Rhinestones or other decorative objects are situated within the stencil pattern with their adhesive side down. An adhesive backed cover sheet is provided to hold the decorative object pattern in place. The cover sheet is adapted to being placed on the fabric surface, and the held objects adhered thereto.

Abstract: A postal compliance tool is described that includes: a first rectangular component, wherein the first component has a height (h1), a length (l1), a width (w1), a top side, a bottom side, and two ends; a second rectangular component, wherein the second component has a height (h2), a length (l2), a width (w2), a top side, a bottom side and two ends; and a substantially flat base that has a length (l3), a width (w3), a height (h3), a top side and a bottom side. A flat one-piece postal compliance pre-tool is also disclosed that includes: at least one depression, at least one sticky or adhesive area, at least one mateable hole and insert coupling, or a combination thereof, wherein the flat one-piece postal compliance tool is formed into the postal compliance tools disclosed herein.

Abstract: A hand tool comprising a longitudinal alignment edge which facilitates alignment of the hand tool with an edge of sheathing. A measurement plate extends normal to the alignment edge. At least one of the alignment edge and the measurement plate contain indicia indicating a centerline of the hand tool. The measurement plate has at least a first pair of parallel marking edges, that are equally spaced from the centerline, to facilitate marking of a pair of alignment lines for use in aligning a framing member between the alignment lines during installation of the sheathing.

Abstract: A template having tapered openings can be employed to enable injection of underfill material through gaps having a width less than a lateral dimension of an injector needle for the underfill material. Each tapered opening has a first lateral dimension on an upper side and a second lateral dimension on a lower side. Compliant material portions can be employed to accommodate variations in distance between the template and stacked semiconductor chips and/or an injector head. Optionally, another head can be employed to apply compressed gas to push out the underfill material after the underfill material is applied to the gaps. Multiple injector heads can be employed to simultaneously inject the underfill material at different sites. An adhesive layer can be substituted for the at least one lower compliant material portion.

Abstract: An apparatus of checking dimensions of an object includes a checking platform. The checking platform has a checking slot extending from one side and arriving at another side thereof. The checking slot is defined by a first side wall, a second side wall and a bottom wall, wherein the first side wall has a front section connecting to a rear section. The second side wall has a middle section connecting to a front section and a rear section, wherein the distance between the front section of the first side wall and the front section of the second side wall is greater than that between the rear section of the first side wall and the rear section of the second side wall, and is smaller than that from a connecting location to the middle section of the second side wall.

Abstract: A railing support post with threaded holes or receivers for receiving threaded hardware, such as might be used for tensioned cable railing. A decorative sleeve or post cover may be used to at least partially enclose the railing support post. The railing support post may be manufactured, for example, by providing an elongated member of a prescribed length, drilling a plurality of holes spaced along the length of the elongated member, and tapping the plurality of holes to form a plurality of threaded receivers. The threaded receivers are configured to receiver rail fittings or other fittings.

Abstract: A component inspection system comprises a sensor apparatus and a template having a component side and an opposing inspection side. The inspection side includes a plurality of inspection bosses projecting therefrom, each of the plurality of inspection bosses having a first coupling and a sensor aperture. Each aperture is disposed axially through each respective boss to the component side of the template. The sensor apparatus includes a receptacle for retaining a sensor. The receptacle has a second coupling configured to individually engage with each of the plurality of first couplings for removably securing the sensor apparatus to a respective at least one of the plurality of inspection bosses.

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: A fastener storage assembly comprises a container and a lid. The container has a bottom and two pairs of opposed sidewalls. The lid acts as a fastener alignment guide for locating a fastener to be driven through a deck board having a width w into a joist having an engagement edge face thickness t. The fastener alignment guide has a template and a pair of aligned substantially identical wings equidistantly spaced a distance w. The template defines a pair of aligned openings each having a center and a medial axis passing through each center. Each of the wings projects perpendicular to the template and defines a recess defined by a pair of parallel edges spaced a distance t. A plane through the medial axis and perpendicular to the template is equidistantly spaced the edges.

Abstract: A method of installing temporary construction elements for an event is disclosed. The method may include creating a digital file of an architectural template illustrating the temporary construction elements. The method may further include printing the digital file as a full-scale architectural template. The full-scale architectural template may comprise one or more sheets capable of protecting the floor during installation of the temporary construction elements, each sheet being a portion of the full-scale template. The method may further include placing and aligning the sheets on the floor so that the markings are positioned in the same location as the corresponding temporary construction elements should be and attaching the sheets to the floor. The method may further include installing the temporary construction elements on the sheets in accordance with the markings. The method may further include removing the sheets after installation of the construction elements.

Abstract: A method of installing temporary construction elements for an event without damaging a floor is disclosed. The method includes creating a digital file of an architectural template illustrating the construction elements. The method further includes printing the digital file as a full-scale architectural template. The full-scale architectural template comprises one or more sheets capable of protecting the floor during installation of the temporary construction elements, each sheet being a portion of the full-scale template. The method further includes placing and aligning the sheets on the floor so that the markings are positioned in the same location as the corresponding temporary construction elements should be and attaching the sheets to the floor. The method further includes installing the temporary construction elements on the sheets in accordance with the markings. The method further includes removing the sheets after installation of the construction elements.

Abstract: The invention relates in part to templates used to aid in cutting, marking, or otherwise guiding a tool along two edges that intersect in an inside corner. The edges are extended past the point of intersection with channels so that the cutting, marking, or other operation may proceed fully up to the point of intersection or past the point of intersection if desired.

Abstract: A component inspection system comprises a sensor apparatus and a template having a component side and an opposing inspection side. The inspection side includes a plurality of inspection bosses projecting therefrom, each of the plurality of inspection bosses having a first coupling and a sensor aperture. Each aperture is disposed axially through each respective boss to the component side of the template. The sensor apparatus includes a receptacle for retaining a sensor. The receptacle has a second coupling configured to individually engage with each of the plurality of first couplings for removably securing the sensor apparatus to a respective at least one of the plurality of inspection bosses.

Abstract: A portable jig used in light frame construction has a rigid body formed from a resilient material that is approximately rectangular in shape with a central planar web with a peripheral, perpendicular flange, and at least three saddles, attached to the central planar web. The jig also possesses a vertical framing flange that extends from one of the saddles and is parallel to the central planar web. The longitudinal axes of at least two of the saddles are parallel to each other and are spaced apart in conformity with standard building code spacing. The longitudinal axis of at least one of the remaining saddles is perpendicular to the aforementioned parallel saddles. These saddles are used to position the vertical framing elements at the desired spacing and at the same time ensure that they perpendicular to the horizontal framing elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical patch and methods of using the same. The surgical patch includes a body having a substrate, a longitudinal slit bisecting at least a portion of the body, and at least one additional slit extending from the longitudinal slit defining a retractable section. The surgical patch of the disclosure may be used, for example, to provide hemostasis at a site of anastomosis. The present disclosure also provides kits including such surgical patches, as well as templates that permit one to cut the patch to a desired size and/or shape.

Abstract: A drawing device for creating Mandala includes a single molded unit of a base plate, a support surface, and an outer frame, with the support surface being slightly recessed in relation to the bordering outer frame and the inner frame having the exact measurements of the support surface. The inner frame contains one or several voids within it and is positioned inside the outer frame on the drawing material lying on the support surface, and stencils(s) shaped to fit precisely into the matching void(s) of the inner frame can be positioned onto the drawing material lying on the support surface, allowing for the stencil to be rotated or mirrored repeatedly within the void of the inner frame while still maintaining its exact center point due to the void(s) and stencil(s) being non-circular, exhibiting at least at three edges.

Abstract: A method for measuring a plate for a fuel cell stack includes providing a model of the plate including a first axis and a second axis. The model has at least one theoretical measurement feature with a theoretical set of coordinates. The plate is also provided with at least one measurement feature. The first axis and the second axis are established relative to the plate. The at least one measurement feature of the plate is then located relative to the first axis and the second axis. The at least one measurement feature is measured to determine a first set of coordinates for the at least one measurement feature. The first set of coordinates of the plate is compared to the theoretical set of coordinates of the model to determine a displacement of the first set of coordinates from the theoretical set of coordinates.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable and easy to use device for measuring and cutting a starter course set for shingling a roof.

Abstract: A template tool that is adapted to quickly and easily define standard cabinet front edge position, whether for base or wall cabinet, and whether from stud or drywall wall.

Abstract: A sewing tool is provided which has a plurality of apertures therein, each of which is trapezoidal in shape. The apertures are different sizes with respect to one another, each to be used for a different size box-bottom sewn item, such as a tote bag. A method of using such a sewing tool to create an item such as a box-bottom tote bag is also provided.

Abstract: A template for centering the rollers at the foot of an ingot mold which allows a quick and accurate centering of said rollers, regardless of the operator's skill and experience. There is also described a corresponding method for centering the rollers at the foot of an ingot mold.

Abstract: A parking lot painting template for determining the location of successive parking stall stripes or curb stripes accurately and subsequently painting a straight line in the desired location includes a main member, a rail member, and a pair of curb members. The main member and the rail member combine to form a frame which is of a length corresponding to the width of the parking stalls such that a user may align an end of the main member with a stripe and accurately determine the proper location of the next stripe. The main member and the curb members combine to form a frame designed to slide securely along a corner edge such as an existing curb and accurately paint in the proper location.

Abstract: A method and template enable the testing of fusion joints of plastic pipes to be conducted by a single operator in the field at the welding site by the efficient and precise extraction from the joints to be tested of a number of high quality tensile coupons. The coupons are tested to failure in a field-suitable, well controlled, self contained, tensile testing apparatus. A narrowing bow-tie-like pattern of the coupon ensures that the failure of the coupon in the tensile test will occur at the narrowest section of the coupon. The template can be visually aligned with the joint to ensure that it is the joint that will be tested.

Abstract: A method and template enable the testing of fusion joints of plastic pipes to be conducted by a single operator in the field at the welding site by the efficient and precise extraction from the joints to be tested of a number of high quality tensile coupons. The coupons are tested to failure in a field-suitable, well controlled, self contained, tensile testing apparatus. A narrowing bow-tie-like pattern of the coupon ensures that the failure of the coupon in the tensile test will occur at the narrowest section of the coupon. The template can be visually aligned with the joint to ensure that it is the joint that will be tested.

Abstract: An alignment jig uses steel alignment cross members and chords to align multiple load bearing member footing legs simultaneously with great accuracy, thereby greatly speeding construction footing installation times. Using preset adjustment stops, multiple footing patterns may be readily accommodated. The entire alignment jig may be readily assembled or prepared for transport by skilled workers in an hour or less. By using the alignment jig, the speed of footing construction may be greatly increased. In some cases, footings that would have previously required four days to a week to build were reduced to a single day, with consequent cost and time savings. Although one initial use of the alignment jig is for high voltage power line tower footings with four legs, it may be used with as few as two legs, and may be used with more than four legs, and in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A reusable anchor bolt template facilitates positioning of anchor bolts in anchoring material such as concrete, for subsequent mounting of a vertical structure, such as a light pole or the like. The anchor bolt template comprises a template body which defines a plurality of bolt-receiving channels within which the anchor bolts are respectfully positioned. By this arrangement, the template and anchor bolt can be positioned, as an assembly or unit, on an associated cylindrical tube or like structure which contains and confines the associated anchoring material. The template can be configured to permit the introduction of the anchoring material generally to the template, with the template thereafter being removable, and reused, if desired.

Abstract: A positioner and method of use thereof, wherein the positioner is comprised of a positioner first and second side. A flap having a flap first and second side may be hingedly mounted to the positioner. Both the positioner first and second sides and flap first and second sides may be fashioned with grids, wherein an aperture may be positioned at each node of each grid, and wherein one indicator corresponds to each apertures. The positioner may be used to easily and accurately position markings adjacent window frames, sills, or other structures having right angles thereon.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical patch and methods of using the same. The surgical patch includes a body having a substrate, a longitudinal slit bisecting at least a portion of the body, and at least one additional slit extending from the longitudinal slit defining a retractable section. The surgical patch of the disclosure may be used, for example, to provide hemostasis at a site of anastomosis. The present disclosure also provides kits including such surgical patches, as well as templates that permit one to cut the patch to a desired size and/or shape.

Abstract: Pipe cutting templates for marking cutting lines on pipes for subsequent connection to another pipe. A template includes a flexible magnetic sheet having a front surface and a rear magnetized surface for retaining the sheet on the pipe. The sheet has a pair of straight side edges parallel to each other and defining a width of the sheet, the width of the sheet corresponding to the diameter of the pipe such that, during use when the sheet is wrapped around the pipe, the side edges abut. The sheet additionally has a pair of opposed end edges. At least one of the end edges is contoured to serve as a guide for marking the pipe with a cutting line corresponding to the pipe diameter, at least one particular connection type, and at least one particular angle of connection.

Abstract: A keepsake display device stores and displays a printed ultrasound image, and includes a substantially transparent convex hollow first member with a substantially closed smooth outer surface, a second member coupled to the first member to define a substantially closed outer surface for the device, and a display element adapted to receive the printed ultrasound image and display it through the outer surface of the first member. The first and second members can be shaped to mimic a pregnant belly and a woman's buttocks, together representing the midsection of a pregnant woman. A kit includes the display device plus one or more of a lamination member, a real or plastic birthstone or a set of real or plastic birthstones, a template useful for cutting the ultrasound image, and glue. An assembly includes the display device and a figurine such a stork which can hold the display device from its beak.

Abstract: A template for forming an opening in a surface includes a substrate having parallel first and second planar surface. The first planar surface includes parallel first and second lengthwise edges. The first planar surface also includes parallel first and second widthwise edges, where the second widthwise edge is perpendicular to the first and second lengthwise edges. First matching measurement index markings are located on the first planar surface along the first and second lengthwise edges. Second matching measurement index markings are located on the first planar surface along the first and second widthwise edges. A lengthwise slot is formed in the substrate parallel to the first and second lengthwise edges. Lengthwise measurement index markings are located on the first planar surface adjacent to a lengthwise edge of the lengthwise slot. A widthwise slot is formed in the substrate parallel to the first and second widthwise edges.

Abstract: A device for positioning photographs and the like with respect to each other so that they may be moved as a group as they are repositioned over (or removed entirely from) a workpiece such as a scrapbooking page. In alternative embodiments, the device also serves as a platform for other scrapbooking tools (cutting blades, pens, etc.) that can be applied to one or more of the photographs.

Abstract: Templates that are used to create several connected overlapping scallops made from fabric, as well as methods for making and using such templates, are described. The templates described have a plurality of evenly spaced, alternating arcs formed or cut in opposite, parallel edges of a substrate, resulting in evenly spaced, alternating semicircular tabs located on the opposite, parallel edges of the substrate. In some embodiments, the template is a die that produces cut fabric in the shape of the template. The template may be used to cut or mark material into connected semicircular arcs that may be sewn and folded to make connected scallops that may be overlapping. The resulting scallops are of uniform size and spacing, and are connected.

Abstract: A tape for marking out an event space includes an elongated paper base having a first side and an opposed second side, an adhesive applied to the first side of the base, the adhesive providing a level of adhesion that removably adheres the tape to a concrete floor and leaves no substantial residue upon removal, a plurality of markings visible on the second side of the tape, the markings indicating ten-foot increments, the tape being substantially free of markings between each of the markings indicating the ten-foot increments, and a plurality of fiberglass fibers extending along the length of the paper base, the plurality of fibers being configured to maintain the ten-foot increment between adjacent markings

Abstract: A template device includes an outer template member having a chamber formed in an inner peripheral surface, an inner template member engaged onto the chamber of the outer template member, and one or more intermediate template members disposed between the outer and the inner template members, and the intermediate template member includes a space formed in an inner peripheral surface for receiving the inner template member, the inner template member includes a compartment formed in an inner peripheral surface for receiving a center template member, the template members each include one or more holes selected from a dotted hole, an oblong hole, or a pattern hole for drafting circles or patterns on a clothing material.

Abstract: The golf ball liner includes a fixing member having a predetermined shape to house a golf ball, and including fixing pads disposed at both ends of the fixing member to hold the golf ball not to move, a rotating member having a shape identical to that of the fixing member and a diameter smaller than that of the fixing member, and including both ends rotatably supported by the respective ends of the fixing member, and at least one pen disposed at an inner side of the rotating member to contact the golf ball for drawing a line on a surface of the golf ball along a circumference of the golf ball when the rotating member rotates around the golf ball.

Abstract: A combined template and ruler for use in quilting is formed from a rigid plastic material and includes a plurality of spaced slots that correspond to cutting and sewing lines that are marked on layers of fabric using the template. The cutting and sewing lines are positioned such that a plurality of half square triangles of two ply material are formed without cutting the thread. A template and method of forming snowball blocks in a similar fashion is also disclosed.

Abstract: A construction bracket to aid in framing steel stud walls.

Abstract: A collaboration tool is presented for accurately guiding two or more communicating users to reference common locations in similar but separate architectural drawings. The collaboration tool includes a transparent planar sheet having at least one squared corner, and a grid of squares imposed on at least one side of the transparent sheet. The grid of squares has an X axis and a Y axis originating from the at least one square corner. Each square in the grid of squares is associated with a unique X-axis designator and a unique Y-axis designator. The apparatus further includes an aperture provided within each square of the grid of squares, for allowing a marking instrument therethrough for making a mark at a designated location on an architectural drawing underneath the transparent planar sheet.

Abstract: A fabric measuring and cutting jig for simultaneously holding, measuring and cutting a piece of fabric preferably includes a cutting matt, a ruler pivotally connected to the cutting matt, and a pin removably positioned through two holes selected from first, second, third, fourth and fifth groups of holes, respectively, such that the ruler is pivotally displaced along the cutting matt while the proximal end of the ruler remains pivotally anchored to the pin. A fabric material is intercalated between the cutting matt and ruler wherein a cutting implement is used to cut the fabric material along a longitudinal edge of the ruler.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a measuring tool includes a transparent sheet; a first pattern of markings on the transparent sheet for measuring characteristics of a test sheet; and a second pattern of markings on the transparent sheet for measuring characteristics of a target image printed on the test sheet. In another embodiment, a measuring tool includes a transparent substrate and a reference image on the transparent substrate. The reference image includes an alignment pattern for aligning the reference image, a first scale for measuring distances in a first direction, a second scale for measuring distances in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a skew pattern for measuring perpendicularity.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a system, methods and device for creating three-dimensional decorations. The system, devices and methods disclosed operate to facilitate quick creation of relatively inexpensive and reproducible three-dimensional decorations from most any cuttable material. A pattern cutting system includes a two-part template and a cutter having a cutting blade. The template includes substantially planar first and second portions, each with a plurality of grooves therein, the cutting blade of the cutter fitting within the grooves to effectively cut material. The two portions are preferably hinged together, for example, by a living hinge, to be foldable such that the grooves in each portion align. A cuttable material, such as paper, is sandwiched and retained between the first portion and the second portion while the cutter cuts the material along the plurality of grooves.

Abstract: Tools for measuring a lug pattern diameter of an automobile wheel are disclosed. The tools consist of substantially planar devices, each of which includes three sections, a first side that faces a center portion of the wheel, and a second side that faces an exterior portion of the wheel. Each tool further includes two obtuse angles located on the first side of the tool, and a first aperture or mark located in a first section and at least one aperture or mark located in a second section. Each tool further includes a third section located and integrally formed between the first and second section.

Abstract: The invention comprises a reusable, combination—anchor bolt holder, form board alignment and retention, and, thread protection device—for holding an anchor bolt in a secure vertical alignment at an exact depth in the form for either a 2×4 or 2×6 sill plate with the threads fully protected from fouling by cement; and, allowing of early hand float finishing around the bolt thread area that projects above the top of the stem wall.

Abstract: The present invention is a calibration and measurement system designed primarily for use in the rapid evaluation and characterization of open or visible wounds in patients. The invention in a preferred embodiment comprises a set of colored concentric rings, constructed of paper or synthetic material. The practitioner removes only as many rings, from the center outward, until the entire wound is visible within the open aperture at the center of the remaining rings. The area dimensions of the wound are then read out from the size of the inner remaining ring. Photography optionally records the wound appearance and size. A related system is developed for linear dimensioning of wounds. This invention is also designed to standardize the color scheme for accurate photography wound description. This color scheme is also applicable to a linear device to accurately describe wound size. The invention is also useful in forensic and accident investigations.

Abstract: A trim installation square device is provided for facilitating measurement, cutting and installation of trim around a door or window opening. The device includes a base member, and extension member extendably coupled to the base member, and a locking assembly for holding the base member and extension member in place. The base member and the extension member are positioned relative to each other such that a base member first edge is parallel to an extension member first edge and a base member second edge is parallel to an extension member second edge forming two spaced right angles. A ruler is coupled to one of the base member and the extension member. The ruler is positioned for measuring a transverse distance between the base member first edge and the extension member first edge.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable picture frame wall hanging template system and device with adjustable elements to easily determine and visualize the placement and positioning of an object to be hung on a wall. It can be adjusted by size and shape to determine a desired size and shape of an object to be placed on a wall prior to acquisition of the object. It is light weight and can be easily handled for a single person operation and temporarily attached to the wall for hands free viewing.