Abstract: A plurality of interchangeable straight and curved short cylindrical module segments are selectively and releasably joined together end-to-end manually and rotated relative to one another to form full-scale three-dimensional models of desired complex shapes of tubing, pipe, and conduit configurations. The segments are provided in sets having outside diameters corresponding to the outside diameters of conventional tubing, pipe or conduit and have a circumferential scale at each end to visually determine the relative rotation between one segment and an adjoined segment. When assembled, the model provides accurate shapes and dimensions to aid in designing, laying out, cutting, and fabricating tubular members, and for forming tubular configurations from pre-bent metal tubular sections and the proper relative rotation between them.

Abstract: A mail measurement apparatus in the form of a generally rectangular prism having four sides and front and back surfaces. At least one of the sides includes an indentation with a specific depth and a specific breadth. When the side is placed against a flat surface, the indentation creates a gap between the apparatus and the surface. The depth of the gap corresponds to a maximum allowed thickness for a class of mail, while the breadth of the gap corresponds with either the maximum allowed width of length associated with the same class of mail. The other sides of the apparatus may include additional indentations of varying sizes which may correspond to other predetermined maximum dimensions allowed by a postal carrier for the same or other classes of mail.

Abstract: A device for determining the required length of a middle ear prosthesis, having a disk-shaped base part to which prosthesis mockups or prostheses of different lengths are fastened, which, after being detached from the base part, can be inserted by an applicator into the middle ear of a patient during an operation for length determination purposes, in which the base part is provided with accessories for measuring and/or shaping the middle ear prosthesis to be inserted, so that this provides the operator with an even more simplified handling of prosthesis mockups or prostheses during the operation; no additional separate parts have to be used and instead, the handling means are compactly provided on or integrated into the device itself.

Abstract: An easy-to-install outdoor wooden flooring, with possibly treated, very high durability materials, suitably robust and safe for passers-by and characterised by low manufacturing costs. An assembly method of the aforesaid flooring is advantageously provided capable of simplify the installation operations, specifically in virtue of the use of appropriately configured assembly templates.

Abstract: A template apparatus is provided for the construction of a wall frame. A base section includes a plurality of base units. Each base unit has two ends and has two legs generally situated at an angle to one another to form an apex; A cross member is connected to both legs opposite from the apex. A pair of journal plates, are secured to the apex at each end and extending away from the cross members. A journal is located in each journal plate above the apex. A support shaft is mounted to rotate in the journals. A template section is mounted on the support shaft. The template section includes a plurality of longitudinal members. Each longitudinal member is secured to the support shaft. A pair of alignment members are affixed to the longitudinal members. The alignment members are located on opposite sides of the support shaft. Alignment pins are located on the alignment members.

Abstract: A universal squaring jig which may be used when welding various workpieces in perpendicular orientation. The squaring jig has two workpiece holders attached together by one or more support members. Each holder has three mating surfaces. The first and second mating surfaces together form a perpendicular interior corner. The first and third mating surfaces form a perpendicular exterior corner. Magnets are placed on both the first and third mating surfaces to hold workpieces in mating contact with the surfaces of the squaring jig during welding.

Abstract: A device and method for determining compliance with building construction codes comprises a block of material with a plurality of planar measuring surfaces separated by appropriate distances that are representative of a maximum or minimum gap space between a door and an adjacent structure, as permitted by industry standards. The appropriate measuring surfaces are inserted in the gap opening between the door and adjacent structure to be tested and quickly and easily indicate whether the gap meets building construction codes. The device functions as one tool to quickly check compliance of all gap openings related to door installations without hindrance from door installation hardware.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drill-and-hole detector tool consisting of at least two plates (1a and 1b) having the first plate (1a) at least three passing holes (2b) at one end, and a chimney (3) used as a drilling guide at the other end and having the second plate (1b) at least three pins (2a) at one end and a positioning rivet or stub (4) at the other end, in such a way that when the two plates (1a and 1b) are superimposed, the three passing holes (2b) of the first plate (1a) coincide with the three pins (2a) of the second plate (1b), and the chimney (3) of the first plate (1a) coincides with the positioning rivet or stub (4) of the second plate (1b).

Abstract: A combination ball clip and ball liner includes a ball liner for marking a club head guideline, a directional guide line and a 360° horizontal guideline on a golf ball, and a ball clip for holding down a golf ball in the ball liner for marking guidelines. The ball clip includes a hollow mounting block fastened to the ball liner, a smoothly arched clip body pivoted to the hollow mounting block, and an elastic member mounted in the hollow mounting block to bias the smoothly arched clip body, holding the smoothly arched clip body in the ball-holding position.

Abstract: A measuring device for sheet material, which comprises a first portion being planar and having a length, a width and a first surface. The device also includes a second portion being planar and having a first surface, wherein the second portion removably connects to the first portion in a first position along the length and removably connects to the first portion in a second position along the width within the same plane. The first and second portions have measuring indicia imprinted on the first surfaces of the first and second portion. Further, at least one of the first and the second portions includes a first and second sub-portion, wherein the first and second sub-portions are each removably connected to each other and to at least one of the first and second portions in a third position and removably connects to a fourth position within the same plane.

Abstract: A hole placement guide adapted for marking and/or drilling hole locations at chosen positions in workpieces, and an elongated extension member for attaching to the hole placement guide in numerous positions, such that hole positions interior to the workpiece surface which cannot otherwise be accessed by the present hole placement guide can be marked and/or drilled, are described. The guide includes a marker and/or drill bit guide adapted to slide in a rotatable slot which permits all locations within a circle defined by the rotatable slot to be marked and/or drilled. In use, the present hole placement guide may be positioned at the corner of a drawer or door and the marker and/or drill guide adjusted in the slot to a desired hole position to be marked and/or drilled. The chosen location may then be transferred to other drawers and doors, as examples of workpieces, by positioning the hole placement guide at the same corner of another drawer or door.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a simple convenient way to mark reveal widths with excellent accuracy. In some aspects, the invention provides a tool for marking reveal widths. The tool includes a base and positioning means for contacting first and second jambs of a door or window. The tool also includes guiding means for guiding a writing instrument. The guiding means can guide the writing instrument on and generally parallel to the first jamb at a first lateral distance from where the positioning means contacts the first jamb. The guiding means can also guide the writing instrument on and generally parallel to the second jamb at a second lateral distance from where the positioning means contacts the second jamb. In this embodiment, the first lateral distance is a first reveal width and the second lateral distance is a second reveal width.

Abstract: An aerial target template for use in marking a ground surface is described. The template comprises a substantially rigid frame that is foldable from a collapsed position to an extended position. When in the extended position, a substantially rectangular-shaped opening is formed and defined by two long legs and two short legs. Two markers are formed on each of the long legs such that when a user paints a first substantially rectangular-shape upon a ground surface, the markers cause distinct markings upon the ground surface. Thus, a user can use the template to paint the first substantially rectangular-shape upon a ground surface and then use the distinct markings to align the two long legs with the distinct markings and paint a second substantially rectangular-shape upon the ground surface, with the first and second substantially rectangular-shapes collectively forming a cross upon the ground surface to operate as the aerial target.

Abstract: A marking template comprising a planar body portion having a central aperture, and a plurality of sets of apertures in the body portion, each set of apertures located a predetermined distance from the central aperture which enable rectangular patterns to be marked on a workpiece.

Abstract: A prefabricated jig or tool (10) for use in positioning and aligning roof trusses (50) during frame construction includes a lateral brac portion (12) with a pair of downwardly-depending throat members (18.20), each adapted to releasably capture a truss component (e.g. constructed from 1½ inch nominal thickness lumber). The throat members are spaced apart on the lateral brace portion a distance equal to the desired truss spacing (e.g., 24 inches on center). Nailing holes (22) are provided in the brace portion above the throat members to enable temporary nailing of the tool to the truss component(s).

Abstract: A measuring device for determining compliance of a lacrosse stick is disclosed. The measuring device will make it easier and quicker for a user to check the compliance. The device may make it possible for a user to check multiple dimensions of a lacrosse stick at one time. For example, such a measuring device may be adapted to measure a first width, a second width, and a length of the lacrosse stick head.

Abstract: A marking tool comprising bottom, base and top polyhedral shaped portions integrally joined such that the top and bottom portions are skewed with respect to each other and the base, such that a plurality of selected spaced distances are defined between adjacent walls of the top and bottom portions relative to walls of the base portion.

Abstract: A tool (10)for measuring, marking, or cutting material, the tool formed of a rigid sheet of transparent material (11) having a plurality of lines formed thereon, and a transparent, non-removable, slip-resistant coating (17) applied to a working surface of the rigid sheet to resist slipping of the tool when applied to the material.

Abstract: An inspection tool for a turbine bucket shroud includes: a clamp device for clamping a dovetail portion of a turbine bucket; a template plate provided with an aperture defined by a edge shaped to conform to a specified shape of the turbine bucket shroud, wherein the template is moveable to a location over the turbine bucket shroud in a direction toward the clamp device, and wherein, at the location, the aperture represents a design specification location for the turbine bucket shroud relative to the dovetail portion of the bucket. A measurement gauge is provided for measuring gaps between edges of the shroud and edges of the template aperture.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide installation templates and methods that allow placement of various sized equipment in a finished wall or ceiling. In one embodiment, a method of forming an aperture for mounting of an in-wall component between two supports is provided. The method generally includes coupling a substrate, including an adjustable guide corresponding to the dimensions of the in-wall component, to the two supports, installing drywall over the substrate and the guide, and forming the aperture by removing at least a portion of the drywall installed over the guide.

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 self-checking anchor bolt suspension assembly includes an array of suspension segments color coded in accordance with the size of the bolt suspending openings formed therein. The threaded shaft of the appropriate anchor bolt is inserted into the properly spaced opening and then grasped in the interior of a resilient split-tube retainer that then rests on the edges around the opening to suspend the bolt therefrom. The segments are then nailed to the concrete form and their correct color code assures the correct bolt selection.

Abstract: A transparent measuring apparatus for material includes a planar structure including a top surface, bottom surface, a left edge, a right edge, a top end, a bottom end and a plurality of holes for attachment of accessories. A plurality of measurement lines is formed on at least one of the top and bottom surfaces. A material alignment guide is attached to the bottom surface. The material alignment guide includes a first edge for aligning the material and is configured for moveably aligning the first edge with the measurement lines. Protrusions extend below the bottom surface a sufficient distance from the bottom surface to facilitate movement of the material alignment device. A plurality of accessories adds width to the planer structure, adds length to the planer structure, provides a safety barrier when cutting along an edge and provides a slot for guiding cutting along an edge of the planer structure.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting an alignment instrument onto a vehicular wheel which is to be used to align the wheel of the vehicle. The mounting system includes a mounting plate which has an engagement structure located directly adjacent the peripheral edge of the mounting plate. At least a pair of lug nuts, and preferably three in number of the lug nuts, of the vehicular wheel are to be removed and replaced with elongated internally threaded sleeves, all the same length, which are substantially longer in length than the lug nuts so that the mounting plate will be mounted in a spaced relationship from the vehicular wheel. The mounting plate includes a series of pre-cut, designated bolt patterns generally radially disposed in a spaced apart arrangement relative to the center of the mounting plate. A fastener assembly is used to fixedly mount the mounting plate onto the elongated internally threaded sleeves.

Abstract: A stencil assembly for marking paving required grade levels in a paving operation includes a front plate, a back plate and a support member, the support member being used to support the front and back plates on top of a curb. The front plate and the back respectively, carry finish grade level indicia, and sub par grade level indicia. The front and back plates can be relatively positioned one with respect to the other to present positioning of indicia at the levels where finish grade and sub par grade are to be located. The levels are marked on a side face of the curb so that sub par layer of, e.g., crushed stone can be applied up to the sub par grade level marking followed by applying the finish layer of, e.g., bituminous paving material up to the finish grade level, curb reveal at the outside face of the curb being a remaining distance between the finish grade level and the top of the curb.

Abstract: A self-checking anchor bolt suspension assembly includes an array of suspension segments color coded in accordance with the size of the bolt suspending openings formed therein. The threaded shaft of the appropriate anchor bolt is inserted into the properly spaced opening and then grasped in the interior of a resilient split-tube retainer that then rests on the edges around the opening to suspend the bolt therefrom. The segments are then nailed to the concrete form and their correct color code assures the correct bolt selection.

Abstract: Apparatus having four pivotably interconnected sides of slidably adjustable length is provided for conforming to the size and configuration of quadrilateral shapes to permit replication of the shapes upon a flat surface or within an aperture. Threaded bolts equipped with wing nuts permit adjustments in the lengths and angular relationships of the sides.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a single or multiple piece precision geometric device for performing a variety of geometric functions such as locating the precise center of circular member and projecting the determined center to a distant surface, performing squaring functions (inside corners and outside corners), drawing numerous types of polygons, constructing perfect 45 degree angles, right triangles, squares of various sizes, perfectly formed rhombuses and perfectly symmetric isosceles triangles. The device may be in the shape of a cross with arms that extend outwardly from a center hole. Such arms may be foldable and/or removable to allow the geometric device to be better configured for a particular task.

Abstract: Guides for ring saws and ring saws incorporating them and template systems are provided. The guides can be circular, square, rectangular or portions thereof. The system can comprise a guide and a template. The template can be configured to be placed onto a workpiece in a fixed relation relative to the workpiece. The template has an edge along which a side edge of the guide can travel. The guide is attachable to a platen of the ring saw and can include an insertion channel and a blade aperture for allowing passage of a blade of the ring saw during attachment of the guide to the platen. The guide and the template can be sized and configured such that the side surface of the guide can contact the edge of the template for allowing the guide to be moved along a desired cut path to quickly and easily create a precise cut.

Abstract: A measuring gauge constructed of a transparent “L” shaped body having an elongated first arm and a second shorter arm disposed at 90 degrees to the first arm and defining a notch therein which forms a triangle with the first leg of the triangle angularly disposed with respect to the outer edge of the second arm. A plurality of indicia are carried by the two legs of the gauge. The indicia each include a center band sandwiched between outer bands with the inner and outer bands being of contrasting colors. The side edges of the gauge are inserted between the flaps and back panels of the envelope into engagement with a gum line and a depth of penetration is observed by determining the intersection of an edge of the envelope with the indicium along a side edge of the gauge thereby determining whether or not the envelope is in or out of specification.

Abstract: A combination ball clip and ball liner includes a ball liner for marking a club head guideline, a directional guide line and a 360° horizontal guideline on a golf ball, and a ball clip for holding down a golf ball in the ball liner for marking guidelines. The ball clip includes a hollow mounting block fastened to the ball liner, a smoothly arched clip body pivoted to the hollow mounting block, and an elastic member mounted in the hollow mounting block to bias the smoothly arched clip body, holding the smoothly arched clip body in the ball-holding position.

Abstract: A ball liner having an annular scale, which defines a circular center hole for drawing an endless horizontal line, a first arched scale bridging the annular scale over the circular center hole at a location biased shorter than one half of the length of the annular scale for drawing a club head alignment line, a second arched scale perpendicularly extending from one side of the first arched scale to the annular scale over the circular center hole, and a third arched scale perpendicularly extending from one side of the first arched scale to the annular scale over the circular center hole in direction opposite to the extending direction of the second arched scale, and a longitudinal slot cut through the second arched scale in line with one side of the third arched scale for drawing a directional guideline.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing material pieces to be sewn together includes a planer structure including a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a first and second edge. The first edge includes a first lip extending a first distance below the bottom surface where an edge of the material aligns with and touches the first lip and the material can be marked along the second edge. The second edge further includes a second lip extending the first distance below the bottom surface for holding the material to a flat surface. The first end is broadened and includes a third edge at an acute angle to the second edge. The third edge includes a third lip extending the first distance below the bottom surface where the material having the acute angle aligns with and touches the third lip and the dog ear of the material can be trimmed.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for accurately and safely cutting residential siding members. A specialized tool and saw guide system comprise two hingedly connected plates to securely hold and balance the siding member during the cutting process, as well as resilient saw guides for guiding a saw blade. The device allows for both a straight edge cut and an angled cut to match a conventional roof pitch. Additional embodiments are anticipated to provide for various angled cuts.

Abstract: A stud marker is used for marking the location of a vertical stud in a framed wall having a sole plate and a plurality of vertical studs on the floor directly in front of the stud. The stud marker contains a paint wand attached to a marking guide. The marking guide has a flat plate with an opening, a vertical wall, and at least one projecting member for centering the opening in front of a stud.

Abstract: A multi-function measuring tool includes a main body having a longitudinal slide way provided on a front central area, a plurality of V-notches of different angles provided at two upper lateral edges, and a plurality of straight slots of different depths perpendicularly provided at two lower lateral edges; and a ruler slidably assembled to the slide way of the main body via a set of engaged screw and nut, and having a forward projected size-reduced head portion. For example, the V-notches are used to measure the angle of a saw tooth or a cutting angle of a lathe tool, and the straight slots to measure the height and depth of a saw tooth and the milling depth of a milling cutter, and the ruler to measure a bore depth on a workpiece.

Abstract: A positioning template for use in aiding in the hanging of objects on various supporting surfaces includes an electrostatically active template backing having a front surface and a rear surface, a plurality of perimeter markers shaped and dimensioned for releasable selective placement on the front surface of the template backing in a manner representing outer dimensions of an object to be hung, and a hole marker shaped and dimensioned for releasable selective placement on the front surface of the template backing to indicate a desired position of a hole for an anchoring device.

Abstract: A template for assessing damaged areas on an object, such as a fan blade or other item, includes a set of marks indicating the maximum areas of damage allowed on the periphery of the object. A guide enables the template to be aligned in proper position against the object for accurate visual inspection of the damaged areas. For example, one or more blend guides are included to allow the inspector to mark a blend area around the damage to enable maintenance personnel to smooth sharp, jagged edges of the damaged areas, thereby relieving stress points and improving the aerodynamic efficiency of a blade in an engine. The template can include a magnifying portion that allows the user to see more detail on the object. Linear and/or curved measurement scales can also be included on the template.

Abstract: A template (10) for assisting cover design has a decorative surface (12). The decorative surface includes a curved portion (121) and an essentially flat portion (122) around the curved portion. The flat portion has a plurality of slots (124) formed therein and is divided into several sections by the slots. Each section has been processed to have a characteristic texture. Each texture within a given section is different from that of any other one of the sections.

Abstract: A disposable wound measuring device for making simultaneous three-dimensional (length, width and depth) measurements of a wound or ulcer to facilitate wound care assessment and healing that includes a flexible, clear plastic planar card or member superposed on the wound and having a centrally located aperture and concentric circles radially arranged about the aperture, and an elongated depth gauge insertable through the aperture and incrementally adjustable either vertically or obliquely through the aperture and relative to the wound surface and the plastic member for making a wound depth measurement with the depth gauge being retained in position by a plurality of beads equidistantly spaced along the gauge and slightly larger in diameter than the aperture thereby self-retaining the depth gauge in a particular position for making the wound depth measurement.

Abstract: A quilting template system and a method for selecting a template to facilitate quilting a border-like area of a craft-work with length-sides and width-sides meeting at corners. The template system includes a set of templates each having an edge of repeated patterns of equal pattern-length but differing in pattern-length from template to template, and a correlator indicating which template(s) of the set are usable for the craft-work without fractional-pattern use on either the length-sides or the width-sides thereof. The method includes a sequence of steps for selecting a template by using the correlator to indicate which templates are usable for quilting the entire border-like area without fractional-pattern use. The system preferably includes groups of templates, templates of each group each having patterns of equal pattern-length but differing in pattern-shapes from template to template within the group.

Abstract: The present invention is a low-cost tile installation surface level gauge. The tile installation surface level gauge aims to fill the gap in existing tile flooring tools. The tile installation surface level gauge is used in putting all installed tiles on the same level accurately without repeated and time consuming adjustment. The tile installation surface level gauge includes a disk, a reeling thread, a base, and a thread reel tackle. One end of the reeling thread is attached to the middle of the disk. The thread reel tackle is installed onto the base. The process of using the tile surface level gauge is as follows: 1) once one tile is installed, slide the disk under one of the corners of the installed tile and leave the reeling thread uncovered. The installed tile covers about a quarter of the disk. 2) Install a second tile covering about a quarter of the disk and leave the reeling thread uncovered. The second tile shall align with the first installed tile.

Abstract: A device for laying floor and wall coverings in reentrant corners comprises an independent insert obtained from the same material as the flooring and having two dimensions before laying and being defined in three dimensions after laying and having, when flat, a geometrical configuration of irregular lines so that, after laying, said insert has a regular parallelepiped geometrical configuration. The insert includes, three triangular areas, of which two of the bases are part of the peripheral outline of the insert and the third inner base makes it possible, by consecutive juxtaposition, to obtain a central triangular part sloping, after laying, and situated in a forward plane away from the corner part where the successive walls and the floor meet.

Abstract: A template for positioning a pocket former wherein the template positions the pocket former at a fixed depth with respect to the top of concrete formwork. The template comprises a support and a body. The support positions the template; the body comprises a positioner for locating a pocket former. A spacer that connects to the support according to the desired depth of the pocket former can also be included. The template thus provides a reliable and efficient way of ensuring that a pocket former is placed at the appropriate depth.

Abstract: A surface template is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the surface template includes at least two template panels of similar size and shape and disposed in spaced-apart relationship to each other. Each of the at least two template panels has a pair of side edges disposed in generally perpendicular relationship to each other and a surface edge extending between the pair of side edges. A method of forming a surface between adjoining surfaces is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and device for checking clearance between a stamping die includes a template representative of relative movement between the stamping die and end tool. A template including a surface representing movement of the end tool relative to the stamping die is positioned relative to the stamping die. The position is indicative of a location of the end tool during operation of the stamping die. Contact between the template and the stamping die along the surface representing movement indicates potential contact between the end tool and the stamping die during operation.

Abstract: A lock template includes an elongated body member that defines a substantially rectangular first opening having a first length and a first width and an elongated first member. The elongated first member is configured to be removably-inserted into first end recesses of the body such that the first member is located at least partially within the first opening. The first member, when inserted in the first end recesses of the body, defines a wall of a second opening having a length substantially equal to the first length and a width smaller than the first width. The second opening is configured to guide a cutting instrument to form a mortise for a lock component in a passageway component. When the first member is inserted into the first end recesses a longitudinal central axis of the first insert member is offset from a central axis between the first end recesses of the body.

Abstract: A template cutting assembly is designed for cutting a sheet medium and includes a base and a frame connected by a hinge assembly. The base has a first end and a second end, the first end providing a hinge attachment point for the base. Likewise, the frame has a first end and a second end with the first end being the hinge end. A cutting surface is mounted on the base, and a template is removably mounted on the frame. The template has at least one guide channel for guiding a knife blade for cutting the medium.

Abstract: An adjustable jig includes rigidly formed arms that have rectilinear shapes provided with opposite edges, an elongated central opening formed therein and opposed ends abutted with adjacent arm ends. Fasteners are interfitted within the arm openings such that the arms become statically affixed to each other and are detachable from associated ones of the openings. Each fastener includes a tri-lobed nut that has a threaded bottom end. A cap is conjoined to the threaded bottom end and has an outwardly beveled perimeter converging upwardly towards a bottom surface of one of the arms. Each arm has two of the fasteners interfitted through the opening associated therewith. A level gauge is included for establishing a horizontal plane along one arm and is releasably conjoined to a top surface of one arm and positioned at an interior edge thereof.

Abstract: A mounting system and method of mounting an alignment instrument onto a vehicular wheel which is to be used to align the wheels of a vehicle. The mounting system includes a mounting plate which has an engagement structure located directly adjacent the peripheral edge of the plate. At least a pair of the lug nuts of the vehicular wheel are to be removed and replaced with elongated internally threaded sleeves which are substantially longer in length than the lug nuts. A fastener assembly is used to fixedly mount the mounting plate onto these sleeves. The alignment instrument is then to be clamped onto the mounting plate by engaging the engagement structure.