Abstract: A device for estimating the length of the floor covering needed from a roll of floor covering having a predetermined width to cover a room, including any fill area based on a scale diagram of the room showing walls bounding the room. The device comprises a generally planar body having an upper surface and opposing lower surface for contacting the diagram. A first positioning guide is provided on the body for aligning the body on the diagram about a first direction. A second positioning guide is provided on the body for aligning the body on the diagram about a second direction. Floor covering width and length indicia are provided on the body along the first and second axes, respectively. A fill width indicia is provided on the body and corresponds to the first direction. A data matrix comprising multiple cells is defined by the intersection of the fill width indicia and the floor covering length indicia.

Abstract: A system and method for aligning an object to be hung on a wall and for determining the points upon the wall which will receive an anchor to secure the object.

Abstract: A coping jig for guiding a router in cutting the end of a section of decorative trim, preferably for creating an inside corner. The coping jig includes a stationary molding stage that receives a section of molding to be cut. A template platform is mounted above the molding stage by a plurality of resilient mounting members. The resilient mounting members allow the angle of the template platform to change relative to the molding stage. The template platform includes at least one template having a trim pattern formed on an edge surface of the template. The trim pattern is used to guide the router in cutting the molding positioned between the template and the molding stage.

Abstract: A wallpaper template can be used to cut wallpaper pieces in order to cover a closure such as a door, shutter or blind that may have a plurality of segments and frame elements. The wallpaper template has a plurality of indicia or apertures that are placed on a separate sheet or on a container for the closure. The indicia and apertures are arranged to define: (a) a segment pattern for outlining each of the segments; and (b) a closure pattern for outlining the closure. Thus, wallpaper can be cut by following the indicia or apertures.

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 {fraction (1/16)}, ⅛, {fraction (3/16)}, ¼, ½, ¾, {fraction (13/16)}, ⅞ and {fraction (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 {fraction (1/16)} inch. The length/width ratio is at least {fraction (2/1)}.

Abstract: A multi-function template for use in the construction industry and includes a portion for marking and measuring molding such that the molding can be installed around a bull nose corner. The template preferably comprises a thin, flat, flexible and clear piece of plastic material. The template is capable of sitting flat on any molding surface or the moldings can rest on the template for marking enabling the moldings to be positioned in place for marking and cutting to ascertain if all the pieces align properly. The template also includes 22 ½, 45 and 90 degree edges for marking various materials, a ruler edge and various sized holes for marking drilling positions. A pair of slits are formed in the template adjacent the bull nose enabling the top of the moldings to be marked.

Abstract: A template for guiding an implement on a design page, such as a scrapbook page. The template has a first plurality of interior edges defining shapes and a second plurality of interior edges defining borders around the shapes. The first and second pluralities of interior edges are configured on the template so as to provide a layout that is transferrable to the design page. According to one embodiment, the interior edges are configured on the template so as to provide a layout which is transferrable to the design page without having to reposition the template. The layout is employed, according to one embodiment, to arrange display objects, such as photographic or hand-drawn pictures, on the design page. In one embodiment, the template has a third plurality of interior edges defining slots, which are employed to guide a user in writing captions corresponding to the displayed objects.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining scale in captured images is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rectangular and generally flat frame device for determining scale in captured image. The frame has measurement indicia located along the inside edges and alignment markers located along the outside edges. The preferred embodiment has one measurement scale on two sides of the frame with an origin located at the corner between them and a different scale on the remaining two sides with an origin located at the opposite interior angle of the frame. A method of using the frame in conjunction with a digital camera and a computer is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sprinkler regulation marking template for facilitating marking of a structure to provide an indication of space which must be left unobstructed to permit proper functioning of sprinklers. The sprinkler regulation marking template includes a main member that has an abutment portion and an extension portion. The abutment portion has a straight edge designed for positioning against a ceiling proximate a sprinkler. The extension portion extends from the abutment portion and includes a plurality of holes. Each of the holes is positioned in spaced relationship to the straight edge such that each hole is positioned for facilitating placing a mark on a structure beneath the ceiling such that the mark is positioned an associated pre-determined distance away from the ceiling for providing a visual indication of a spraying area of the sprinkler for facilitating positioning of objects outside of the spraying area to prevent interference with functioning of the sprinkler.

Abstract: A drafting template for preparing axonometric drawings or sketches comprising a unitary, clear, substantially planar, chevron-shaped body having an apex and an antapex, an upper face, a lower face, and at least six side edges. Various embodiments of the template provide for preparing trimetric, dimetric and isometric drawings or sketches. The template is provided with indicia on an upper or lower face thereof for measuring and scaling the drawing.

Abstract: A portable, plastic drawing template for quickly and accurately diagramming traffic intersections and accident scenes while preserving and establishing scaled curblines. Diagrams of intersections made with the disclosed template maintain the desired “square” geometrical relationship between intersecting streets or roads diagrammed. Numerous cutouts in the form of various symbols and shapes enable vehicles, topographical features, and other details to be drawn. The resilient, preferably L-shaped template has a square midsection integral with a pair of outwardly projecting, perpendicularly-oriented legs with calibrated edges. Each leg comprises a dimensioning slot and a projecting slot parallel with and spaced apart from one another for establishing critical drawing points used to align curblines. The template external and internal corners are curved differently to draw arcs of varying curvatures to be fitted to various curblines.

Abstract: Code block or code marking application, removal, and replacement templates and methods for use for code blocks and code markings that are used in conjunction with the guide path, guide line, and guide tracks used by automated guidance vehicles (AGVs), which are otherwise known as autonomous guidance, automatic guidance, and automatically or autonomously guided vehicles. Guide line code blocks are typically applied to the floor of a factory, warehouse, or other facility that employs AGVs, which can sense the guide lines and/or the code blocks for purposes of maneuvering payloads while navigating through the facility. The AGV code template includes a generally planar template substrate configured with corresponding control and alignment aperture patterns formed in the template that are offset from each other.

Abstract: A cutting template for use in cutting a geometric shape or pattern, such as an oval, of any size, into or out of a selected medium. A preferred embodiment configured according to the invention includes a transparent or translucent sheet with two or more grooves therein that generally define a selected geometric pattern, and additional grooves in the sheet define one or more similar patterns that differ in size, with the several different size patterns being arranged in a nested relationship. The grooves serve as guide channels for a cutting instrument that extends directly through the channels into cutting relation with an underlying medium, thereby eliminating any need for separately tracing the desired pattern onto the medium. Different embodiments of the invention have sets of grooves which define different shapes.

Abstract: A device includes first and second scales. The first scale has a reference mark, at least one first mark disposed a first distance from the reference mark in a first direction, and at least one second mark disposed the first distance from the reference mark in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. The second scale is perpendicular to the first scale and includes at least one third mark disposed a second distance from the first scale. One can use such a device to position items on a uniform or other back piece without the guesswork associated with conventional measuring devices. For example, he/she can use the first scale as a centering scale to locate a pocket midline, and then, without having to move the device, can use the second scale as a measuring scale to locate a point along the pocket midline.

Abstract: A device for estimating the length of the floor covering needed from a roll of floor covering having a predetermined width to cover a room, including any fill area based on a scale diagram of the room showing walls bounding the room. The device comprises a generally planar body having an upper surface and opposing lower surface for contacting the diagram. A first positioning guide is provided on the body for aligning the body on the diagram about a first direction. A second positioning guide is provided on the body for aligning the body on the diagram about a second direction. Floor covering width and length indicia are provided on the body along the first and second axes, respectively. A fill width indicia is provided on the body and corresponds to the first direction. A data matrix comprising multiple cells is defined by the intersection of the fill width indicia and the floor covering length indicia.

Abstract: Double end and single end jig apparatus is disclosed having a channel and guide edges for marking window/door trim held in the channel, for subsequent miter cut of corners for mounting the trim around window/door opening, and a set back or margin between the window/door opening and the trim.

Abstract: Apparatus for detecting indicia on a document, such as a lottery ticket, which is a flat template having two side edges that are parallel to each other, one of the edges also serving as a guide for the document that has indicia thereon to be detected and processed, the guide member disposed along one of the side edges serves to position and guide the document on the template, a substantially L-shaped cutout in the template and having a first leg and a second leg for placement of the cutout over a plurality of indicia disposed in a line on the document, a plurality indicator elements disposed substantially equidistantly from each other each and extending into the cutout, a plurality of number fields each associated with an indicator element, each indicator element or number field being associated with specific indicia on the document.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning and mounting sinks to the underside of solid polymer countertops has a framework assembly consisting of a front rail (14) comprising an aligning channel (16), rail assembly brackets (26) and a centering graph (20); side rails (18) comprising template mounting ledges (22, 24) and turn-button attachment means (60); a rear rail (46) comprising mounting ledges (22, 24) and rail assembly brackets (26). A sink positioning/hold-down template (38) comprising a sink positioning opening (42), a clearance opening for faucet hole routing (40), sink hold-down clamp assemblies (44), and notches (50) for positioning permanent sink clamps, is mounted on ledge (22) by means of turn-buttons (60). A sink opening router template (36) comprising a router guide opening for sink (48), an opening for a faucet router template (52), and a faucet router template (32) with router guide openings for a faucet (58), is attached to framework assembly by means of pawl latches (30).

Abstract: The quilting tool has at least one surface defining an angle of 116.6 degrees. A transparent plate is imprinted with at least two guidelines allowing the cutting off of a portion of a fabric strip, resulting in a trapezoidal fabric pattern.

Abstract: A template for guiding a writing or cutting implement which comprises a plurality of patterns along its outer edges. In one embodiment, the template has four outer edges, each comprising a different pattern. The template further comprises a plurality of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, disposed within the face of the template. The template further comprises a plurality of corner hole edges, center hole edges and rectangular marker hole edges for facilitating the positioning of the template on to a transfer sheet. Another embodiment of the template includes a layering system, designed to enable stenciling of a unique layered pattern. The layering system comprises a plurality of sets of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, each set having a plurality of marker holes associated therewith.

Abstract: A device for forming straight and curved score lines in sheet material. The device has a scoring plate with a top surface with a number of spaced apart curved grooves formed on the top surface thereof. Each of the spaced apart scoring grooves has different radii of curvature. An optional overlay template portion has a number of spaced apart curved slots formed therein. The overlay template portion is adapted to overlay the scoring plate such that the spaced apart curved slots align with the grooves on the scoring plate when placed thereon. A scoring tool with a tip sized to fit into the grooves in the scoring plate and the slots in the optional template overlay portion is provided for scoring the sheet material.

Abstract: A snowflake stencil for forming a decorative snowflake image on a surface. The stencil includes a sheet having first and second faces with a plurality of decorative holes therethrough between the first and second faces of the sheet arranged to resemble the configuration of a snowflake.

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 template for guiding a writing or cutting implement which comprises a plurality of patterns along its outer edges. In one embodiment, the template has four outer edges, each comprising a different pattern. The template further comprises a plurality of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, disposed within the face of the template. The template further comprises a plurality of corner hole edges, center hole edges and rectangular marker hole edges for facilitating the positioning of the template on to a transfer sheet. Another embodiment of the template includes a layering system, designed to enable stenciling of a unique layered pattern. The layering system comprises a plurality of sets of voids or cut-outs defined by shape-defining edges, each set having a plurality of marker holes associated therewith.

Abstract: A method of outlining a swag body on fabric includes overlaying a first unadjustable template sheet formed of durable plastic over fabric and partially outlining top and bottom portions of the swag body on the fabric, removing the first template, and then overlaying a second unadjustable template sheet formed from durable plastic over the fabric and further outlining a side portion of the swag body. The first template includes top demarcation lines for outlining the top portion of traditional swag bodies and cut-out demarcation lines for outlining the top portion of cut-out swag bodies. The first template further includes corner demarcation lines for outlining an upper corner side portion of traditional swag bodies. Each demarcation line corresponds to a particular swag drop and demarcation lines include apertures corresponding to swag widths. The first template can thereby accommodate the formation of swag bodies having various swag dimensions of swag drop and swag width as well as various swag styles.

Abstract: A template 20 with which pipework may be correctly positioned in a wall for connection to a wall mounted unit, the template comprising first apertures 24 for guiding drills at desired positions of pipes in the wall, and second apertures 22 for screwing the template to a wall, wherein the second apertures 22 are spaced and dimensioned such that the wall mounted unit may be mounted on the wall using the screw holes created by the second apertures 22 and be correctly aligned with pipework positioned according to the first apertures 24, each of the first apertures 24 may comprise a centrally mounted annular member 28 defining an aperture through which a center hole may be drilled.

Abstract: A decorative window dressing that includes a border cut-out design sheet having the design cut-out for permitting light to pass through, a colored middle layer and a backing sheet. The colored layer is placed between the border cut-out and the backing sheet, where the border sheet and colored middle layer are secured to the backing sheet and positioned within a window frame such that the incoming light is in the shape of the cut-out design. The window dressing may be attached to spring loaded roller hung within a window pane or to a hanging bar for rotation along its vertical axis.

Abstract: A modular panel can used either as a pattern plate or a template to create a pattern plate in the fabrication of dovetail joints. This panel is a planar member having a generally rectangular shape, including a pair of sides, a left edge, and a right edge. The panel defines a first plurality of elongated openings positioned adjacent one of the sides of the panel, each of said openings extending between oppositely disposed first and second circular ends, said openings being used as a guide to cut the tails of a dovetail joint. The panel further defines a second plurality of openings positioned adjacent the other side of the panel. These openings are used as a guide to cut the pins of a dovetail joint. Additionally, the panel defines "half-openings" along its left and right edges. Thus, when two panels are placed side-by-side, the adjacent half-openings form the above described first and second elongated openings, thereby allowing a series of panels to be used to create dovetail joints of an indefinite length.

Abstract: A sewing auxiliary tool used for the creation of garment patterns. The sewing auxiliary tool is constructed from a flat plate and has incorporated around its edges curves and straight line shapes. The geometric shapes of the sewing auxiliary tool's edge are used to create basic sewing curves; such as, the hip line, sleeve cap line, armhole line, neck line, and crotch line. Additionally, the sewing auxiliary tool can have both metric and English units of length measurement incorporated along the straight edge sections of the sewing auxiliary tool. The combination of the curves, straight lines, and length measurement capabilities provide the user with a single device with which to create garment patterns.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing tile or other rigid floor or wall coverings around obstacles in irregularly shaped areas includes a foldable sheet of durable paper. The lower face of the foldable sheet includes a non-absorbent sealing layer of wax, plastic, or the like for allowing the foldable sheet to be placed against wet mastic adhesive without damaging the foldable sheet. The upper face of the foldable sheet is marked with a reference grid. The foldable sheet is formed to be of the same dimensions as a whole piece of tile. The foldable sheet is placed in the position where a tile is to be installed and folded away from obstacles which the tile must ultimately pass around. The fold lines are then marked to indicate the portions of a tile that must be cut away before such tile can be installed in such irregular space. A residue of wet mastic adhesive helps secure the template over the face of the tile to be cut. The template then serves as a guide for cutting the underlying tile.

Abstract: A template used for making decorative window treatments such as swags, valances, jabots, and window treatment accessories, the template comprises a sheet of material, the sheet of material having first and second spaced curved rows of perforations, the first curved row of perforations being positioned above the second curved row of perforations with the second curved row of perforations being longer in length than the first curved row of perforations, the first and second curved rows of perforations being spaced apart and being curved in a downwardly direction, a pair of straight connecting rows of perforations having equal lengths are positioned on the sheet of material to intersect opposite ends of the spaced curved rows of perforations, each of the straight connecting rows of perforations comprising a plurality of equally spaced slots, the pair of straight connecting rows of perforations extending in a direction away from each other and down from the first curved row of perforations to the second curved ro

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

Abstract: A transparent flat sheet template facilitates joining and cutting of pieces of fabric used to make conventional quilting units, prior to assembly of the units into in a quilt. The template comprises a first edge having a first straight edge portion and a concave edge portion, the concave edge portion being a portion of a circle. The template has second and third straight edges disposed perpendicularly to each other, and a fourth edge disposed parallel to the second edge. The template also includes an arcuate guideline which is generally similar in size and shape to the concave edge portion, and a grid of first and second sets of straight guidelines marked on the template. The first set of guidelines are parallel to each other and to the first straight edge portion of the template. The second set of guidelines are parallel to each other and to the second edge of the template. The straight guidelines are used to align the template with edges of a square of fabric.

Abstract: A bull nose corner marking apparatus includes a body having a first section and a second section joined perpendicularly relative to one another for placing about an outside corner of a wall. The first section and second section define an internal area corresponding to the shape of a bull nose corner end molding piece. Through utilization of the marking apparatus, proper markings can quickly be made on an outside corner of a wall. In addition, a bull nose corner end molding piece can be quickly measured and marked for completing the construction of a bull nose corner molding location.

Abstract: A guide for cutting an aperture to receive a vent register. The inventive device includes a template defining a rectangular aperture. Spacing members project from opposed sides of the template for positioning the template into a desired orientation relative to an adjoining surface to permit cutting of an aperture through a surface to receive an air vent register.

Abstract: A template for facilitating marking of entry holes in a surface for passage therethrough of conduit has a flat portion formed of semi-rigid material and two flat sides. The flat portion has a central opening and a plurality of markings on one side. The markings are parallel to a section of the perimeter and spaced inwardly at graduated distances therefrom. A plurality of slots are formed through the flat portion, spaced apart and parallel to one another, substantially coextensively with each corresponding one of the plurality of markings, to thereby permit a user of the template to make a mark through one of the slots to indicate an outer edge of a hole of a preselected size to be formed using the template.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting cloth into shapes for use in quilts or the like. A sheet of transparent material has a first linear slot disposed through a sheet at a first location on the sheet so that a cutter can extend therethrough to cut several layers of cloth. A second linear slot is disposed through the sheet at a second position so that the cutter can be used to cut through cloth located below the second slot. The second slot is oriented at an angle of less than 90.degree. with respect to the first linear slot so that various shapes can be made using the combination of straight and angled cuts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-sensitive stencil sheet having its perforating and separating properties in the case of doing stencil-making by thermal heads and not allowing a releasing layer thereof to transfer to the other stencil sheet even in the case of stacking the heat-sensitive sheet to each other. The heat-sensitive stencil sheet comprises a porous substrate, a thermoplastic resin film laminated thereon with an adhesive, and a releasing layer provided on the thermoplastic resin film, wherein the releasing layer mainly consists of silicone phosphate.

Abstract: A device for defining the profile of a basketball foul lane and key on a surface such as asphalt or concrete. The device is comprised of a plurality of panels wherein each panel has opposing side walls which define a section of the profile therebetween. Connecting ribs are disposed between the side walls for the purpose of connecting the side walls. The plurality of panels is arrangeable so that the sections of the profile align to form the profile of a basketball foul lane and key. The device may be conveniently supplied and sold as an apparatus which includes the device, tape to temporarily attach the device to the solid surface, paint to paint the profile exposed on the surface by the device and a plumb bob to properly align the device on the surface.

Abstract: A fastener and drill bit gauge is disclosed. The apparatus includes a gauge element having a first series of holes with different respective diameters formed therein and arranged in order of progressively increasing diameter. Each hole in the first series has a diameter that corresponds to the diameter of a hole formed by a respective drill bit. A second longitudinal series of holes with different respective diameters is formed through the gauge element and arranged substantially parallel to the first series in a like order of progressively increasing diameter. Each hole in the second series is transversely aligned with a corresponding hole in the first series and has a diameter that corresponds with the diameter of a respective fastening element. The respective fastening element is engageable with a drill bit hole having a diameter of the aligned hole in the first series.

Abstract: The invention presented herein is an apparatus for matching wall coverings on a cover plate to a wall, ceiling or other background comprising a transparent or semi-transparent template which is sized to the cover plate and marked by tracing the design from the background. The process comprises placing the template over the electrical box in the wall, tracing the design thereto, placing the template over the match piece corresponding the design from the wall to align with the traced design, cutting the match piece at a perimeter and access opening or openings and adhesively fastening the sized match piece to the cover plate.

Abstract: A method for carving wood is disclosed which uses a synthetic resinous adhesively backed film template for accurate, artistic and time efficient production of carvings.

Abstract: A device and method for reducing the area of a transdermal patch without altering its pharmacokinetic profile are provided. The area of a transdermal patch is reduced by aligning the patch at a location on a template which uniquely matches a dimension of the patch. The patch is then cut along a line defined by an edge of the template when the patch is at the aligned location. The template can be selected from a group of templates which correspond to the desired percentage of area reduction of the patch. A sizing template for proportionally reducing the size of a transdermal patch which is one of a group of orthogonal patches of differing sizes is also provided. The template comprises a planar member having a straight bottom edge and a stepped top edge. The width of each step on the top edge is configured to uniquely match the width of one of the transdermal patches in the group. The height of the step defines a cutting line on which the patch is to be cut to achieve a preselected percentage of size reduction.

Abstract: A pipe wall thickness measuring template has a tapered slot with indicia along opposite edges of the slot and a tapered finger portion, the slot being calibrated to indicate the wall thickness at the point where the pipe wall reaches its maximum penetration into the slot.

Abstract: A method of determining the optimum torque for securing a U-bolt assembly calculated according to the formula T=UL.multidot.d.multidot.K.multidot.LF, where T is the optimum torque, UL is a calculated value for the ultimate tensile load of one U-bolt leg, d is the diameter of the threaded end of one U-bolt leg, K is a torque coefficient of friction associated with the U-bolt assembly, and LF is a chosen load safety factor. A tool used in securing the U-bolt assembly includes at least one surface having torquing indicia located thereon and a radius for testing the bend radius on the U-bolt. The torquing indicia includes U-bolt assembly designation data and a corresponding optimum torque value.

Abstract: A navigational plotter consisting of a triangular shaped navigational plotter, having two angle members and a rounded third corner employing a compass rose and a central orientation point for use as a navigation aid in combination with LORAN computerized navigational system or alternative Global Positioning Navigational Systems. This navigational plotter enables a navigator to easily locate the position of his ship on a chart by using input from the LORAN/GPS systems and by the use of this true course chart calculator which provides a course for checking the computerized course information and assists in avoiding obstacles in the path of travel not shown by the LORAN or GPS systems. When used with a LORAN or GPS system, the navigational plotter allows the navigator to plot a course on a chart or map and then to quickly locate the current position, orient the plotter correctly and get an overview of the true course.

Abstract: A generally U-shaped carpentry building tool is provided, which includes a reference plate member for placement on one or more building members and having an inner edge and outer marking edge; a first marking guide arm connected at 90.degree. to one end of the reference plate member; a second marking guide arm connected at 90.degree. to the other end of the reference plate member to form a generally U-shaped tool; a first lip member connected to one edge of the reference plate member to form a first right angle, corner-engaging member for engaging the corner of the one or more building members to properly position the reference plate member relative to the one or more building members; and a second lip member connected at 90.degree.

Abstract: A handle stop aligning and holding apparatus for facilitating the installation of valve assemblies in a faucet having wide spread valves. The apparatus is an integral one-piece, flat, elongate plate having a plurality of openings longitudinally spaced from each other at preselected intervals. The openings are adapted to receive and hold against rotation handle stops of valve assemblies.

Abstract: A measurement device is provided for measuring the degree of mandibular movement during therapy following maxillofacial surgery or to otherwise accomplish measurement of jaw movement. The measurement device is in the form of a flat object having a rounded end and defining a reference depression for receiving the incisal edge of the teeth of either the mandibular or maxillary arches. The measurement device includes a curved end and a slightly curved top which are provided with indicia to indicate the degree of jaw opening by comparing the location of an incisal edge with respect to the indicia. The measurement device along a straight end is provided with measurement indicia to enable effective measurement of lateral jaw movement and to accomplish measurement of movement relative to the occlusal plane of the patient's dentition.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed in which a transparent or translucent plastic template of a specific size bears a combination of inscribed marks and apertures adapted to cooperate with each other so as to enable a user to readily align, make page size and margin determinations, and draw marks on materials to be cropped and/or hole-punched in a manner that is quick, easy, and makes optimum use of both the user's time and the cropped material.