Abstract: A marking apparatus facilitates blind mounting of an object to a mounting surface in a desired alignment using the object as an alignment template. One end of the apparatus is configured to be affixed to a mounting slot or edge of the object, then the other end used to mark the appropriate supporting fastener location on the mounting surface. The object's mounting slots or edges may be represented by mounting hardware components that are flush with, recessed in, or protruding from the local planar surface of the object. To accommodate a broad variety of mounting conditions and mounting hardware, certain embodiments of the apparatus may include selectively adjustable or interchangeable head adapters, distinct head and retention configurations and/or a hardware relief channel A channel adapter is disclosed for use with embodiments of the apparatus having a hardware relief channel. Embodiments of a slot-securable point marking tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus to assist in hanging a picture frame on a wall. The apparatus comprises a marking member which is configured to pass through an aperture of a spring-loaded outer head of an enclosure when the outer head is pressed into the enclosure. The housing has an attachment member which is removably attachable thereto having an adhesive pad for attachment onto the area where the hook of the picture frame is disposed. After the attachment member is attached to the picture frame, the enclosure is attached to the attachment member.

Abstract: A marking apparatus facilitates blind slide-mounting of an object to a mounting surface in a desired alignment using the object as an alignment template. A retention element in receipt of a post is movable against resilient bias to allow the head of the apparatus to capture a mounting slot in the object. The resilient bias moves the retention element to a gripping position, and a cover is rotated to cause a tightening element to secure the grip of the apparatus to the object. A rotational detent element offset from the head prevents the post from rotating with respect to the retention element. When affixed to the object, the apparatus is used to mark the appropriate location for installation of a fastener to supportingly engage the slide-mount slot of the object. The apparatus may include an orthogonality adapter to ensure that it remains orthogonal to the object during certain marking operations.

Abstract: A process for marking a wall in order to hang a frame on the wall includes the following steps. First, obtaining a frame further comprising a first hanger position, a second hanger position, and a third hanger position. Then, applying an ink onto a sponge proximate the frame. After that, applying a first inked sponge over the first hanger position. Following that, applying a second inked sponge over the second hanger position. Then, applying a third inked sponge over the third hanger position. Next, pressing the frame into the wall. Finally, removing the frame from the wall revealing a first nail marker, s second nail marker and a third nail marker.

Abstract: A marking apparatus and its method of use facilitate blind slide-mounting of an object to a mounting surface in a desired alignment using the object as an alignment template. The apparatus includes a post element, a retention element, a tightening element and a cover. The retention element is movable against resilient bias to allow the apparatus to capture a mounting slot in the object. The resilient bias moves the retention element to a gripping position, and the cover can be rotated so as to cause the tightening element to secure the grip of the apparatus to the object. When the object is aligned with and pushed toward the mounting surface, the cover moves against an elastic bias to allow a marking end of the apparatus to contact the mounting surface so as mark the appropriate location for installation of a fastener to supportingly engage the slide-mount slot of the object.

Abstract: A vision apparatus may include a first longitudinal base member, a second longitudinal base member which substantially mirrors the first longitudinal base member, a traverse member to connect the first and second longitudinal base member, a pointer member being positioned on the traverse member. The longitudinal base member may include a inclined tower surface, and the longitudinal base member may include a mounting post. The mounting post may cooperate with a rail, and the pointer member may be detachably connected to the traverse member. The first longitudinal base member may include a tower member to cooperate with the rail member, and the vision apparatus may include a tower member to connect the longitudinal base member and the traverse member. The tower member may be detachably connected.

Abstract: A multi-purpose golf accessory assembly comprises an elongated body member having a number of components mounted thereon. The components include a divot green repair tool, a magnetically secured marker and a golf ball marking instrument. The components are configured in such a way as to provide a golfer with a compact hand-held implement that is easily and conveniently utilized while the golfer engages in a round of golf.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an integrated assembly for gathering information and transferring it to a surface. The assembly comprises a housing, a base resiliently connected to the housing, one or more sensors mounted to sense a parameter and a marker positioned so a mark is produced on the surface when the housing is pressed toward the surface. The marker is capable of marking a plurality of different types of marks. Each type of mark provides different information derived from the sensor. A selector is capable of selecting among the plurality of different type of marks to provide a unique mark specific to a type of information detected.

Abstract: Measuring-point bolt including a body having a first end and a second end. The first end has an internal opening adapted to receive a measuring device pin. The second end is adapted connect to a hollow pin of another measuring device. A main internal opening is arranged within the body and communicates with the internal opening of the first end. A spring is arranged within the main internal opening. A element is movably arranged within the body. The element is structured and arranged to prevent entry of foreign particles into the body. A sealing member is at least one of non-removably connected to the second end and permanently fixed to the second end. The sealing member is adapted to prevent equalization of air pressure between an outside atmosphere and the main internal opening. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An integrated display including a plurality of analog gauges concentrically arranged about a common center. Each analog gauge includes a pointer indicating a value of a parameter represented by the analog gauge. The integrated display is optionally semi-transparent and superimposed over a background view in a computer game, simulation, or other software application. The pointer and analog gauge may move relative to each other, or one may be fixed at an easily recognizable location while the other moves to indicate a current value of a parameter. This display can also be used on an electronic device to indicate a plurality of independent parameters in a minimal space.

Abstract: A device and method are provided for marking bolt holes in sill boards. The marking device includes a rectangular, substantially planar member having a first end and a second end. One or both ends are configured to receive an anchor bolt. A first punch is positioned a first distance between the ends of the marking device such that the punch is aligned with each end of the marking device. The punch is preferably connected to the planar member by a securing member such that the punch is perpendicular to a face of the planar member. The punch is preferably adjustable. Optionally, a second punch is connected to the planar member. One or both ends may include a tortured slot to receive anchor bolts having a number of diameters.

Abstract: A marker for marking the location for drilling holes to pass the line of bolts in a plate to be secured to the slab of a building. The marker includes a rotatable gauge having a plurality of different sizes of notches each to nest a different diameter of bolt to locate the center of the bolt a predetermined distance from approximately the center of the plate. The user positions the marker against the bolt and atop the plate and imparts a force to cause a tip to impart a mark on the plate for the location for a hole to pass the bolt. The gauge may also be used to obtain the size of the bolt and hence the hole required to closely pass the bolt.

Abstract: A locator for hanging picture frames employs an arm which has a handle dispose at one end. A suspension/marker assembly is carried at a second position of the arm. The suspension/marker assembly comprises a plunger which has a point and also mounts a head which receives a frame hanger. Embodiments are disclosed for both a single mount and for a single or a dual mount application.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool and method for drilling in a work piece a hole pattern duplicating a hole pattern in a base structure. The tools are made of an elastomeric material and comprise a plug-like element having a main body of generally cylindrical shape with a then flat flange at one end. Embedded in the tool is a hard metal marker element extending from adjacent the flange surface to adjacent the opposite end of the tool. The top surface is coated with an adhesive material.

Abstract: A golf ball marking guide has opposing first and second body portions. Each body portion has opposing front and back ends and opposing top and bottom edges. The body portions also have a drawing slot positioned between the opposing top and bottom edges and extending at least partially between the front and back ends. The body portions also have generally spherical concave inner surfaces. A tab extends from the front of the first body portion in a direction generally away from the body portion back. Another tab extends from the front of the second body portion in a direction generally away from the body portion back. A connector is provided at the back of the first body portion. A cooperating connector is also provided at the back of the second body portion. The two connectors are coupled, one with the other, whereby the two body portions are aligned with each other, their inner surfaces face each other and define a spherical frustum, and the two tabs are aligned with each other.

Abstract: A bolt hole marker for marking the location where a hole needs to be drilled in a foundation. The bolt hole marker includes an elongate angled base member having a first elongate portion having a slot in an end thereof with the slot being adapted to receive an anchor bolt, and further having a second elongate portion also having a slot in an end thereof with that slot being adapted to receive an anchor bolt. The second elongate portion is angled at approximately 30 degrees from the first elongate portion. A first punch member for making indentations in a sill member is disposed through the first elongate portion and is positioned approximately 3¼ inches from the slot of the first elongate portion. A second punch member for making indentations in a sill member is disposed through the second elongate portion and is positioned approximately 3¼ inches from the slot of the second elongate portion.

Abstract: A surface movement guidance system for airport traffic of a continuous elongated row of one or more indicia extending lengthwise along a route on the airport surface to be traversed by the traffic, which indicia convey information about position on the airport surface.

Abstract: A blind hole finder tool is provided which consists of a C-shaped spring member, with a pair of elongated arms, each extending from one side of the C-shaped spring member. A mechanism is on a distal end of the first arm for engaging with an original rivet hole in a top rail of a trailer. Another mechanism is on a distal end of the second arm, being in alignment with the engaging mechanism, for marking the hole location in new roof material after the new roof material is placed upon the top rail, so that the new roof material can be secured to the top rail at the original rivet hole.

Abstract: A dowel centering kit includes a mounting block, wherein the mounting block includes a plurality of axially parallel first bores of ascending diameter from a first end to a second end of the mounting block, wherein the first bores are arranged to receive various sizes of dowel rods therewithin, wherein a dowel rod is positioned within a first bore and a spike member positioned within a second bore of the first bore, wherein the first bore is directed coaxially of the second bore through a bottom wall of the mounting block, wherein the first bores are directed from a top wall of the mounting block and the spike member includes a projection whereupon impact along a dowel rod effects imparting of a coaxially aligned recess within the dowel rod for its centering relative to various turning and working procedures.

Abstract: A microscopic preparation marker includes a tape carrying a series of self-bonding marks which in use become preferentially bonded to the preparation. The device includes a spool with a supply of the marker-carrying substrate tape and another spool that drives the tape so that the tape leaves on the surface of the cover slide of the preparation, surrounding an area of interest that is to be later examined in more detail, a new mark each time the substrate tape is advanced and pressed against the cover glass. The device can be applied in scientific fields that use optical microscopes.

Abstract: A bolt hole locating and drilling apparatus comprises an elongated generally rectangular bar having first and second ends, a first semi-circular notch in the first end, a second semi-circular notch in the second end, a through bore extending through the bar in a location intermediate the ends thereof for dividing the bar into a first arm of a first length of about three and one-half inches and a second arm of a second length of about five and one-half inches, a drill shaft rotatably journaled in the bore mounted for reciprocable movement therein.

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 anchor post or bolt marker including a base member which supports a reciprocating marking punch perpendicular thereto for marking anchor bolt positions when it is actuated.

Abstract: A guide for drilling dowel receiving bores in workpiece to be joined. The guide includes a main body having flat surfaces provided with pieces of frictional material such as aluminum oxide #40 grit, cloth back facilitating retention of the guide in place on a workpiece during drilling without clamping. An opening in the main body permits alignment of a drill receiving opening with a marking on the workpiece. The guide, in conjunction with a center punch, is locatable over a drilling sight in a workpiece without reference to a workpiece edge with additional frictional material contributing toward retention of the guide in place on a workpiece remote from a workpiece edge.

Abstract: A combined hole size gauge and oversized hole marker having either first and second sensing members (42, 44) or a single dimensionally graduated size sensing member (14) which when inserted into a hole (40) in a workpiece (38) allows the user to determine whether the hole is of at least minimum size and if it is of greater than maximum size. If the hole is oversized, a marker adjacent the oversized hole size sensing member (44) or the greater portion of the single dimensionally graduated size sensing member (18) is permitted to contact the workpiece (38) and leave an indication that the corresponding hole is oversized.

Abstract: A device for marking the location of panels, strips, or other decorative objects to the surface of an automobile or other object, comprising a short punch having a pointed tip extending from a short cylindrical body having an annular slot with or without an o-ring or similar material seated therein and a mounting clip having a planar receiving slot with a wide portion corresponding to the outer diameter of the cylindrical body of the punch leading to a narrowed portion corresponding to the diameter bounded by the annular slot whereby said punch is inserted in the wide portion of the clip and slid into the narrowed portion where its held securely. The clips are then inserted into the decorative panel and the panel held up to the abutting surface where force is then applied, thus, marking the surface to which the panel is to be applied.

Abstract: A marking gauge the allows exact drilling of the fastening holes for a mounting plate of a hinge and for a hinge casing. The marking gauge has an open slot at its rear and a screw in its center. The marking gauge is thus engageable on the mounting plate, and a bore for the hinge casing can be marked at a recess. When reversed, the marking gauge is insertable into a bore for the hinge casing so that the bores for the mounting plate can be marked.