Abstract: A template to aid in the process of making shark's teeth in material. The template is placed over a sheet of material and the apertures and slots are used as a template for marking dots and lines on the material. The lines mark the places on the material which need to be cut in the process of forming shark's teeth. The dots mark the place on the material which will become the point of the shark's teeth so that the material can be tucked at the correct place to produce uniform shark's teeth.

Abstract: A general-purpose device of different sizes so as to accommodate use by a person, primarily, in the altering of, and the making of, all or part of a tissue paper pattern. The device is comprised of a sheet made of tissue paper material (1) on which one side of the sheet comprises a series of straight lines ruled equal distance apart vertically (2) and horizontally (3). Some of the vertical (4) and horizontal (5) lines may, at certain intervals, be more heavily marked than the rest of the lines and so stand out from the rest of the lines thereby facilitating measuring. These heavier marked lines may be numbered consecutively vertically (6) and horizontally (7) when there is a need or demand, or both, by the public for such numbering.

Abstract: A measuring device, in particular a caning gauge, for determining the size of openings and the distance between two adjacent openings, in an article of furniture, whereby the size of the cane to be used in the caning of the article can be determined. The device also includes indentations which may be utilized to determine if a particular cane is of the desired size. Advantages of the device of the present invention thus include the ability to use a single device to obtain all the measurements necessary to determine the correct size of cane to be used in caning a particular article of furniture.

Abstract: A disposable paper template for accurately marking building panels to facilitate cutouts for windows, doors and other objects in a building wall. The template is formed from a thin transparent paper and is sized to conform to the panel for which it is to be used. The template carries thereon level lines and measuring scales to facilitate alignment and use.

Abstract: A generally L-shaped gauge is provided including short and long legs disposed at 90 degrees relative to each other with the width of the short leg being generally two-thirds the width of the long leg and with each of the legs having a V-shaped slot formed therein and extending longitudinally thereof, the major width end of each slot opening through the free end of the corresponding leg. The exterior angle side of the long leg includes length indicating indicia extending therealong from the excluded angle side edge of the short leg, the included angle side edge of the long leg includes length indicating indicia spaced therealong from the included angle side edge of the short leg and each of the legs having indicia spaced along the corresponding notch indicating the circumference of a finger digit joint transversely seated in the notch.

Abstract: A drawing kit is provided comprising a drawing pad, a plurality of transparent geometric shaped templates, and a double pencil holder. The pages of the pad have intersecting perpendicular lines and the templates have orthogonally intersecting indicia so that the templates may successively be selected and their indicia intersections aligned with line intersections on the drawing pad, and the outline of the template traced onto the pad so as to create more line intersections on the pad, and the successive process repeated to generate composite geometric designs on the pad. The double pencil holder has a pair of substantially parallel bores therethrough which allow pencils to be force-fitted therein securely enough to resist dislodgement from normal drawing forces.

Abstract: A mounting template 10 is formed from a flexible strip 12 of paper material and has indicia printed or formed on a first face 14 thereof. The indicia defines hole patterns A, B, C and D each of which include circles 18 representing hole locations. A rear or second face 16 of the strip 12 has applied thereto a low-tack pressure-sensitive backing 28 of adhesive material which is covered by a removable cover 30. The mounting template 10 can be adhesively mounted on a wall surface and the indicia provides precise and accurate locations of holes to be formed in the surface. The holes facilitate attachment of brackets to the surface which support, for example, bathroom fixtures or accessories.

Abstract: A template buffer element with cutouts which are larger than the interior cutouts of a template, attached to the template so that ink deposited on the drawing surface is separated from the working edge of the template by the buffer element, and the cutout edges of the buffer element are separated from the place of ink deposition by the difference between the dimensions of the buffer cutouts and the template cutouts. The buffer element may be a sheet of plastic or may be an array of strips made of elastomeric or nappy material which trap an air cushion under the template so as to facilitate template movement over the drawing and provide anchorage of the template to the drawing surface when the draftsperson presses down.

Abstract: A swag (10) for decorative use in curtaining is made using a template (11) which may be of rigid sheet material and formed by two side edges (14), each bearing deep cut-outs (15, 16 . . . ) and projections (17). The side edges taper outwardly from top to bottom and their separation, but not their inclination, can be adjusted using an adjustable slide (22) having a scale (24).

Abstract: A template includes a reference panel for bringing the center of a figure to be drawn into exact alignment with the center of a previously drawn figure. The reference panel, when used in combination with a figure panel having figure holes, allows concentric figures to be drawn accurately.

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

Abstract: A template is provided for laying out cut lines for mats utilized in framing prints, stamps and the like. The template's outer dimension provides the outer dimension of the mat and a plurality of precisionly located holes are utilized to place marks on the mat, which marks are connected by lines which intersect with the matting being cut out along the intersecting lines to the intersection of the lines.

Abstract: An upholstery pleat layout device having a pounce template with a plurality of parallel rows of apertures and a pounce applicator assembly. The pounce template preferably further includes indexing indicia positioned in indexed relation to the rows of apertures to enable the template to be moved between a plurality of index positions for the formation of pleat layout patterns by a combination of pounce markings. The applicator assembly includes a felt applicator, a piece of chalk and a chalk holder supporting the chalk in a position for rubbing of the felt applicator across the surface of the chalk to transfer chalk pounce to the applicator for subsequent transfer of pounce from the applicator through the pounce template.

Abstract: Templates for use in the laying out selected features of basketball court with relation to the location of the backboard including a flexible planar elongate sheet of material having a index to locate the backboard in relation to the template with slits provided within the template to outline aspects of a basketball court with relation to the index provided by the backboard and including the freethrow lane, freethrow circle freethrow line as well as other features of a basketball court such as the three point line, baseline, and out of bounds.

Abstract: A flat, ruler-like guide is shaped to be laid over the tables and scales set forth in a trucker's log book. The guide has cut-out portions which outline only those entries in the log book which the trucker needs for making certain calculations. Printed on the face of the guide are equations which the trucker follows in making these calculations.

Abstract: A woodcutting guide is set forth wherein an elongate guide surface maintains a cutting tool in alignment overlying a workpiece to be cut. The guide includes an elongate coextensive "T" slot with a first fixed arm directed orthogonally outwardly thereof, with a second movable arm spaced from the first arm positioned outwardly thereof wherein each arm terminates in a guide cylinder slidingly overlying a pipe clamp secured to the workpiece. A friction surface against the guide maintains adherence of a tool pressed thereagainst and enables the guide to be movably repositioned along the length of the pipe cylinder of the pipe clamp organization.

Abstract: An activity entry apparatus for making activity entries onto pre-established time log activity forms is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a time log form overlay sheet of resilient and significantly transparent material having a series of writing instrument guides extending therethrough. The guides define a series of activity change segments having lengths at least great enough to extend from one time log form activity section to a directly adjacent time log form activity section. At least one such activity change segment has a length great enough to extend from and between activity sections on the time log form which are separated furthest from one another. The guides also define time interval segments which extend from the activity change segments. The time interval segments have lengths which are equal to predetermined distances between log form time indicator lines which represent selected intervals of time during the pre-established time period for a given activity on the time log form.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a chart and a preferred method of using it.The chart consists of predetermined measurements printed, preferrably on a durable paper.The chart is designed to give double fullness to drapes. This is accomplished by the pleated and the unpleated areas being the same width.Vertical numbers 1-27 get progessively larger. They determine, by moving horizontally down the chart, the location of each pleat and unpleated area.Horizontal lines start out progressively larger and they then continue to be drawn the same width down the remainder of the chart, approximately 13 feet 6 inches.These lines determine how wide the pleated and unpleated areas are to be.

Abstract: A method and material are provided for checking the location of holes drilled in copper-coated printed circuit boards. The material is a translucent, dimensionally stable plastic sheet having a blue-green or yellow-green color and a light transmissivity in the range from about 25 to 40%. The use of this particular material has been found to provide optimum contrast between a dark background created when the material overlays the copper printed circuit board, and transmitted light and light reflected from the copper surface when the holes on the printed circuit board are misaligned.

Abstract: The invention relates to exterior wall and roof constructions wherein a space is provided between an outer sheathing layer and the underlying structure for passage of air to assist in heating, cooling and ventilation functions. Perforated channel members are installed in the area at which air enters and/or leaves the vented space, permitting free flow of air while preventing entry of insects, rodents, or other foreign materials into the space. Means may be optionally provided for blocking off air flow through the vent space when desired to assist in heating and cooling functions. Plenums and ductwork may be provided for recirculation of air from the vented spaces to other portions of the structure. In one embodiment, a vented roof structure is provided which may advantageously be employed in conjunction with an interior, cathedral-type ceiling. An angle bracket useful in both marking roof rafter members for cutting and in assembly thereof is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention features a device for gauging the category to which a length of yarn belongs. The device comprises a flat sheet having a plurality of elongated transparent regions. Each region corresponds in width and contour to a length of yarn from a specific category of yarn, when the length is pulled to lie in a straight line.

Abstract: This disclosure depicts a novel method and apparatus for determining the amount of material to be removed in a door jamb for the installation of an electric door strike. In particular, the apparatus comprises a template comprised of an elongate paperlike sheet in the shape or outline of the front view of the electric door strike to be installed in the door jam, the template having an open area therein through which measurement markings made on the door jam are aligned through the template, the template also having an adhesive material on the back thereof for securing the template firmly to the door jamb while the outline of the door strike is traced onto the jamb. The method described herein is for the purpose of practicing the above-mentioned determination of material to be removed from the door jamb.

Abstract: A transparent plastic mark locator for determining compliance of indicia with postal specifications. The locator is a rectangular transparent plate with three perpendicular locating edges. Indicia on the plate define areas for location of postal specification information and codes including three alternative Facing Identification Mark patterns for use in a defined "FIM" print area.

Abstract: A rafter cutting template and guide for laying out each type of roof rafter for a selected roof pitch given the zero pitch length of the rafter. The template includes a body portion and wing means attached thereto. The body portion is shaped so that each end includes the necessary angles so that its edges can be used for marking the plumb cut line, seat cut and tail lines for each of the types of rafters that that end is designed to lay-out for the selected roof pitch. The body portion also includes means for converting the zero pitch length of each type rafter to the actual length for the selected pitch of the roof. The wing means is affixed perpendicularly to the top edge of the body portion and fulfills two functions.

Abstract: A puzzle reading device is made from a plate having a number of intersecting diametrical elongated windows. When the puzzle reading device is placed over a word search puzzle, words hidden in horizontal, vertical or diagonal rows of the puzzle can be more readily identified. In a preferred embodiment, the puzzle reading device comprises a plurality of stacked discs each defining one or more of the windows, whereby the windows can be adjusted by relative rotation of the discs.

Abstract: A template for locating and marking the positions for conduits entering an electrical panel and the like comprises a rectangular sheet with a series of holes each spaced at distances from the upper and side edges of the sheet to space the centers of different size conduits from those edges. The template has markings leading from each hole to the upper edge at positions indicating the edges of the respective conduits opposite the side edge of the sheet, and the sheet has a ruler scale along the side edge. The template is used for the step-by-step marking of successive conduit locations on a panel using the respective holes and markings in conjunction with a datum line on the panel.

Abstract: A foldable template for laying out stairway stringers includes a plurality of step-defining members each having, in fixed relation, a tread-defining edge and a rise-defining edge and, for each pair of successive step-defining members, a corresponding intermediate member which is foldably attached to the respective successive step-defining members so that the step-defining and intermediate members of said template may be folded one upon another to form a compact stack. For use, the template is unfolded to provide, lengthwise, a number of step-defining members corresponding to the steps of a stringer. The template is then placed flat on a workpiece from which the stringer is to be cut, and the tread-defining and rise-defining edges are marked off on the workpiece which is thereafter cut along the marked off portions to yield the stringer.

Abstract: A fixture for securing an electrical connector, such as an outlet plate, includes a flat rectangular portion and elongated legs that can be fabricated during a single manufacturing step. The flat rectangular portion has a central opening with parallel sides at which the legs are bent. The legs of one side are staggered with respect to the legs of the other side. During installation the central rectangular opening is used as a template for marking where an opening is to be cut in a wall, and then the legs are inserted into the wall opening and bent outward to secure the opening to the wall. The connector element is then screwed to the flat rectangular portion of the fixture.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of constructing a housing development in which the necessity for taking repetitious measurements and re-measurements throughout the various stages of construction is minimized. A construction surface in the form of the floor of a school or building in a shopping center associated with the housing development initially is established. Full scale dimensionally-stable, flexible templates are used at each building site location to mark the foundation footings and plumbing trenches required for the houses to be built. A first metal frame and all of the below-floor plumbing is assembled together as a unit. The first frame then is moved to the lot location after trenching has been completed, and is lowered in place prior to the pouring of the concrete foundation and the floor of the house. A second template is used to mark the location of various construction items for the house on the construction surface.

Abstract: A magnetically adhering template having a flat, rigid base and a flexible magnetized pad fixed to and substantially coextensive with the base. Template openings of desired shape and location are provided in the base. Corresponding openings are provided in the magnetized pad and are desirably slightly larger than those in the base so that portions of the pad adjacent the pad openings do not interfere with the use of the template openings of the base. The template is useable on a surface of magnetically attractive material, such as a steel wall stud.

Abstract: A fitting curve and ruler is provided to aid in the measuring and marking of patterns and fabric for the making of clothing at home. The ruler is formed as a one-piece flat panel having straight and curved edges. The upper edge has reverse curves, to mark curved lines, and the lower edge is a straight edge having metric and inch rule markings. The panel has cut-out pattern symbols and three series of slots which permit markings to be made. A first series of slots is parallel to the straight edge, a second series of slots is parallel to the curved edge, and a third series of slots is perpendicular to the straight edge.

Abstract: A fixture for securing an electrical connector, such as an outlet plate, includes a flat rectangular portion and elongated legs that can be fabricated during a single manufacturing step. The flat rectangular portion has a central opening with parallel sides at which the legs are bent. The legs of one side are staggered with respect to the legs of the other side. During installation the central rectangular opening is used as a template for marking where an opening is to be cut in a wall, and then the legs are inserted into the wall opening and bent outward to secure the opening to the wall. The connector element is then screwed to the flat rectangular portion of the fixture.