Abstract: A marking and measuring device for assessing a need for a brake adjustment includes a shaft. A marking means is selectively couplable to a first end of the shaft, positioning a user to grasp the shaft proximate to a second end of the shaft and to manipulate the shaft so that the marking means leaves a mark on a push rod of a brake. A ruler is coupled to the shaft proximate to the second end. The shaft is configured to be grasped in the hand of the user proximate to the first end of the shaft, positioning the user to abut the second end to a brake cylinder so that the shaft is substantially parallel to the push rod. The ruler is configured to measure the distance traveled by the mark on the push rod when the brake is actuated to ascertain a need for a brake adjustment.

Abstract: Blind hole locating systems, devices, and methods are provided. A method includes installing a guide screw into a blind hole of a first material and assembling a drill guide apparatus, which includes removably coupling a drill guide to a guide strap and inserting a guide pin through a drill guide hole of the drill guide so that a length of the guide pin protrudes past the guide strap. The method also includes placing the drill guide apparatus on the first material so that a portion of a length of the guide pin protrudes into the guide screw, securing a portion of the guide strap to the first material, and removing the guide pin while the guide strap remains secured and placing a second material over the blind hole (including the guide screw in the blind hole) and between the guide strap and the first material.

Abstract: A brake measuring gauge and method are disclosed. The measuring gauge comprises two measuring rods and a horizontal rule. Each of the two measuring rod has at least a connecting rod formed at an end of the measuring rod to engage with a nut. The horizontal ruler has a central hole formed at a central portion of a surface thereof, and two through holes are formed at relative positions on two ends of the horizontal ruler, and two scales are separately formed at a lateral side of the horizontal ruler. By using the measuring gauge to measure and calculate the dimensions of components of the brake rotor, the user can obtain precise sizes of the adapter bases for different types of the calipers or the brake discs.

Abstract: A match drilling tool comprising a body comprising a drilling leg and a fixing leg, said drilling leg being separated from said fixing leg by a gap, wherein said drilling leg defines a cutter guide opening, and wherein said fixing leg defines an alignment pin opening, said alignment pin opening being concentric with said cutter guide opening; and an alignment pin slideably received in said alignment pin opening.

Abstract: A device for locating points on a surface includes a base and at least two extendable arms coupled thereto. The device is configured so that when one of the arms is extended from the base, the other arm extends substantially and equidistance from the base in the opposite direction.

Abstract: Assembly for temporarily attaching a vertical masonry guide to an inner leaf of a cavity wall during laying of the bricks of an outer leaf of a cavity wall, comprising an inner leaf attaching part for attaching the assembly to the inner leaf, a masonry guide attaching part for attaching the assembly to the masonry guide, and a connecting part for mutually connecting the inner leaf attaching part and the masonry guide attaching part.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method to accurately scribe benchmarks into a tensile test sample bar. The apparatus includes a base having a planar surface allowing a tensile test sample bar to rest thereupon. The apparatus further includes a guide having two spaced apart edges separated by a predetermined width. The planar surface of the base further includes a plurality of grid lines to properly align the tensile test sample bar. The base further includes at least one securing member adapted to abut and secure the guide during scribing of the tensile test sample bar. The method includes the steps of aligning a tensile test sample bar on the planar surface having a plurality of grid lines and securing the tensile test sample bar on the planar surface by means of the securing members. The guide then provides for an accurate predetermined width of the spacing of the benchmarks scribed onto the tensile test sample bar.

Abstract: A fastening device and a method of using same is provided. The fastening device includes a male member having a projection on a first side and a securing means on a second opposing side. A female member configured to receive the projection detachably secures the female member onto the male member. The female member and the male member comprises a ratchet system to removeably secure the female member onto the male member. The securing means on the second opposing side of the male member is configured to mate with a corresponding securing member mounted on an object. By securing a material such as a shade screen or a tarp on the male member by mating the male member with the female member, the shade screen or tarp may be detachably fastened onto an object.

Abstract: The adjustable jig and transfer punch tool that a plurality of pointers wherein each pointer has a central vertical axis, an anvil portion, a mandrel portion and a swivel joint joining the anvil portion to the mandrel portion in a movable manner about the central vertical axis. Each of the anvil portion and the mandrel portion has a transverse orifice therein relative to the central vertical axis. A first and second rods extend in the transverse orifices in a first and second pair of pointers respectively, joining these pointers together such that the pointers are independently movable there along. One of the pointers in the first pair of pointers is also one of the pointers in the second pair of pointers, and the first rod is movable angularly from the second rod about the swivel joint on that common pointer.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided and a method of using same is provided. The fastening device includes a male member having a having a projection on a first side and a securing means on a second opposing side. A female member configured to receive the male member detachably secures the female member onto the male member. The securing means on the second opposing side of the male member is configured to mate with a corresponding securing member so as to detachably fasten the male member onto the corresponding securing member. A detachable fastening device for detachably fastening a material onto an object is also provided.

Abstract: A laser marking device for marking a reference point with laser light so that accurate measurements can be made to that point. The laser marking device includes a support bar that has first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends. The first and second ends are adapted to slidably rest on the horizontal portions of an adjacent pair of T-bars of a suspended ceiling. An illuminating device emits a beam of light to illuminate a reference point. The illuminating device is slidably mounted to the support bar.

Abstract: A trim marking tool is disclosed which utilizes a plurality of pins located in a slot and movable therein such that the pins can be aligned to conform to measurements taken. The pins are locked into position and a sheet material is placed on a base of the tool with an upper member containing the pins then closed on a lower member such that the pins indent the sheet material for indicating that either bending or cutting is required. Once the tool is set for a particular style window or door, marking of numerous pieces of sheet material can proceed without resetting and pieces bent and cut accordingly.

Abstract: A mechanical shape sensor measures and provides a two-dimensional representation of the contour of a person's thighs and buttocks or the dorsal and lateral surfaces of a person's trunk for facilitating the fabrication of custom contoured seat cushions such as for use in a wheelchair. The mechanical shape sensor is integrated in a chair-like base capable of multiple adjustments to accommodate a range of dimensions and sizes of persons being measured. The mechanical shape sensor converts the three-dimensional contoured support surface of a person seated on an array of movable support elements into a two-dimensional format which is recorded on a data sheet in a form which is easily transmitted via telecommunications link to a central locatin for fabricating a custom contoured seat cushion. Each of the moveable support elements is coupled to a position marker in the data recorder.

Abstract: A fabric cover marking device is for marking the location on a fabric cover for a female fastener portion engageable with a complementary male fastener portion mounted on a structure to be covered, for example a boat. The device comprises a socket portion and a pin portion. The socket portion is releasably engageable with the male fastener portion. The pin portion is mounted on the socket portion and is capable of piercing the fabric cover when the socket portion is engaged with the male fastener portion. Embodiments for releasable engagement with snap studs, lift-a-dot fastener studs, and turnbuckles are disclosed.

Abstract: A fabric cover marking device is for marking the location on a fabric cover for a snap socket engageable with a snap stud mounted on a structure to be covered. The device comprises a socket portion and a pin portion. The socket portion has a front side releasably engageable with the snap stud and a rear side. The pin portion is mounted on the rear side of the socket portion and is capable of piercing the fabric cover when the socket portion is engaged with the snap stud.

Abstract: An adjustable marking gauge provides an x-y adjustment capability especially adapted to enable conventional drawer and cabinet hardware to be conveniently mounted. The marking gauge includes a body portion in the form of a rectangular block from which an adjustable slide arm projects. The slide arm has a J-shaped end portion and markings which enable distances from the midpoint of the block to be measured easily. An adjustable slide bar is connected to the block and is movable perpendicular relative to the slide arm. The slide bar includes preformed openings corresponding to the dimensions of conventional drawer and cabinet hardware.