Abstract: A structure for an endpiece of tape rule, the endpiece includes a squeeze mechanism and a fixing plate perpendicular to said squeeze mechanism, a rear portion of the fixing plate being riveted with the measuring tape. A front end of the fixing plate has a pair of tenons to engage with a perpendicular inserting plate, the inserting plate is inserted into a central mounting plate. By using a pivot to connect the inserting plate with a clamping plate in the squeeze mechanism, the squeeze mechanism is rotatable and its position can be changed, such that it is adapted for measuring an object from different positions.

Abstract: An improved structure for the endpiece of tape rule, said endpiece comprises a squeeze mechanism and a fixing plate perpendicular to said squeeze mechanism; wherein the rear portion of said fixing plate is riveted with the measuring tape, its front end is formed together with a perpendicular inserting plate, said inserting plate is inserted into a central mounting plate; by using a pivot to connect said inserting plate with a clamping plate in said squeeze mechanism, said squeeze mechanism would be rotated and its position would be changed, such that it is adapted for measuring an object from different positions.

Abstract: The tools (wrenches) of this invention provide a one color instant identification of color coded tools. Preferably, the tools have a portion of their outer surface colored. Typically, the color impregnates the metal or plating during the manufacturing process. Another embodiment is a colored applique, band or sleeve on the outer surface of the tools. The key of this coloring is to identify the tool quickly by coloring a large area of the tool. This provides for quick identification of the tool even if the numerical designations are illegible because of small sizing or dirt obliteration. In a preferred embodiment, virtually the entire tool is colored during manufacturing. In another preferred embodiment, large raised numbers combine with the overall color scheme to make the tools quickly identifiable. Dirting the large colored surface is very unlikely as is obliterating the large raised fractional numbers.

Abstract: A guiding device wherein an illustrated embodiment of the guiding device includes an elongated finger-resting surface, an elongated upstanding section, and an elongated first scale-supporting section. The upstanding section is positioned between the first scale-supporting section and the finger-resting section. The first scale is an elongated, narrow strip having a first scale surface rigidly and unreleasably attached to the first scale-supporting section of the second portion. The first scale has a second scale surface opposite to the first scale surface. The second scale surface has first indicia to indicate predetermined lengths along the first scale. The finger-resting surface permits fingers of a user gripping the guiding device to be positioned on the finger-resting surface while being protected from an implement by the upstanding section during movement of the implement along the guiding device, adjacent the first scale.

Abstract: A method of measuring a length of a pile which supports a structure upon the earth including affixing a flexible strand to a first pile segment, driving the first pile segment a desired distance into the earth such that the flexible strand extends along the length of the first pile segment along an exterior surface thereof, and driving a plurality of additional pile segments into the earth such that the pile segments reside upon an end of the first pile segment. The flexible strand extends along a length of the plurality of additional pile segments on the exterior surface thereon. The flexible strand has indicia thereon indicative of length measurements. The flexible strand is formed of an inelastic material.

Abstract: A soft stop-proof hook head of a measure tape is located at one end of the measure tape and comprises a ruler hook. A surface of a ruler hook is enclosed by a soft elastomer. The soft elastomer is made of a flexible material. When the soft elastomer is pressed, it generates an elastic resistance; in measuring, the ruler hook is coupled to a measured bench mark of an object to be measured with a slide-stop effect. Moreover, the soft elastomer is extended with a slide piece for enhancing the slide-stop effect.

Abstract: A chalk line end being comprised of two flat members (12a and 12b) set parallel at a slight distance from one another and bent and fused together along at least one shared edge to form a main body (10), containing a tear-shaped aperture (18) and towards one end a smaller aperture (22) which the chalk line (24) is tied through. A main tab formed by a section of at least one of said flat members bent essentially perpendicular to said main body. A blade (14), containing a similar tear-shaped aperture (18), is sandwiched between said two flat members of said main body, and pivotally attached (20) to said main body towards one end. A means for grasping (26) on said blade at the opposite end from the pivotal connection allows the user to grasp said blade between thumb and finger and rotate it out through a long open edge of said main body, until a fused section of said flat members stops it when the blade edge (30) is at an approximate ninety-degree angle to said main body.

Abstract: A manually wound tape measure includes a housing with a mouth, with the flexible tape extending through the mouth. A resilient grip element is slidably mounted on the tape for movement relative thereto. The grip element includes an internal passage through which the tape extends and is resiliently deformable between an uncompressed state and a compressed state. The exterior of the grip element may be tapered. Manually powered retraction of the tape into the housing causes the grip element to be urged into the mouth portion of the housing such that the grip element is, by interaction with the housing, deformed against and compressively grips the tape. The tape measure may include a manually powered retraction mechanism having a drive ratio of greater than 1:1. The tape measure is manually changeable from a deployed configuration to a retracted configuration wherein the grip element deforms against and compressively grips the tape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for determining the height of a tripod-mounted geodetic tool using a reference area. Said system comprises a spacer element (20) to be mounted on the tripod (25) and means (2) for linear measurement which are to be applied on the spacer element (20). A scale is disposed on the means (2) in such a manner as to directly indicate the height (h) of the tool (28). The means are preferably configured as a tape measure (2) or a plumb bar (1′). The invention provides a means for measuring the height of the tool outside the plumb line (32) with a sufficient amount of exactness and without substantial additional costs and/or effort.

Abstract: A measuring device including a mechanism for measuring such as a tape measure, the mechanism for measuring having a end hook; and a mechanism for selectively securing, such as a magnet, the tape to an object, such as a pipe, the mechanism for selective securing being attached to the end hook of the mechanism for measuring.

Abstract: An improved structure of a tip hook of a tape rule, the tip hook has a braking section and a fixing section which is perpendicular to the braking section; the fixing section is provided for fixing the tip hook structure onto the tape, and the braking section is provided with a hook-adjusting mechanism; the hook-adjusting mechanism enables an opening formed onto the center of the braking section, and the both sides of the opening are provided with a front and a rear pressing boards, thus a slide groove is formed; the slide groove provides a slide sheet having a width corresponding to the opening for inlaying and sliding therein; therefore, the hooking area of the braking section can be extended opportunely, the hooking stability and the endurance can be enhanced, and a more secured and more convenient application to measurement is accomplished.

Abstract: An end hook of a measuring tape has a bent end hook and a protective piece, each with at least one strike concave body slightly in a long elliptical shape disposed thereof respectively; a central hole is disposed on the strike concave body. Two long holes are disposed on the end portion of the rule strap opposite the end hook, corresponding to the strike concave body. The strike concave body on the end hook penetrates through the long hole of the rule strap and aligns with the upper aspect of the strike concave body of the protective piece. The rivet penetrates the long hole on the rule strap from the central hole and is riveted to the lower rim of the central hole of the protective piece thereby fastening the end hook and the protective piece into one unit.

Abstract: Tape measure end hook for eliminating error in plane surfaces measuring. The tape measure end hook consists of a slidable hook composed by two pieces attached by rivets to the end of the metallic tape measure for more accurate when measuring the dimension placed in/on plane surfaces. The metallic tape has the apertures for rivets shaped that the strained end of the rivets not exceed the bottom/lower surface of the tape for eliminating snagging on a work piece.

Abstract: An adhesive backed measuring tape is disclosed that can provide customized, printed measurement scales on a single flexible backing that has a positionable or repositionable adhesive for contact with flat surfaces, single curved surfaces, or compound curved surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the measuring tape has multiple scales printed thereon. The combination of linear sections and transverse axes defined by intervals can permit a variety of repeating scales on a single tape, minimizing waste of tape unrolled from a dispenser.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible blade/tape and a clip. The flexible blade/tape has a length and first and second sides defined by oppositely facing, substantially planar surfaces. The clip has a first tab that projects angularly away from the first surface at the first side of the blade/tape and a second tab that projects angularly away from the second surface at the second side of the blade/tape.

Abstract: A tape measure magnet having a magnet coupled to the tab on the extendable tape end of a tape measure, allowing a worker to extend the tape measure in order to reach and retrieve small metal objects without leaving his or her work environment.

Abstract: The tape measure end hook consist in a slidable hook composed by two pieces attached by rivets to the end of the a metallic tape measure for more accurate when measuring the dimension placed in/on plane surfaces. The metallic tape has the apertures for rivets shaped that the strained end of the rivets not exceed the bottom/lower surface of the tape for eliminating snagging on a work piece.

Abstract: An improved friction tab or clip for a blade catch at an end of the tape measure blade. The friction tab is provided with an outer coating of a substantially soft, resilient and pliant material generally a soft, non-skid material, e.g. an elastomeric material, such as rubber or other similar non-skid material. The friction tab is removably mounted to the blade catch by appropriately molding an inner pocket which frictionally engages the blade catch directly. A protrusion may also be provided in the inner pocket which engages at least an aperture through the blade catch of the measuring tape to further secure the friction tab to the blade catch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tape measure having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first spaced end wall and a second spaced end wall, with an opening in the first spaced end wall having a double-sided retractable tape extending therefrom; the double-sided retractable tape having a top side and a bottom side and marked identically on both sides with a graduated scale in metric or U.S. units of linear measure; the tape being normally retractably stored in the housing with the proximal end at all times exteriorly accessible of the opening; the proximal end of the tape including a double-tipped terminal end having an upper flange and a lower flange extending simultaneously upwardly and downwardly and positioned substantially perpendicularly to the tape, such that the terminal end can be seated on a lip or shoulder of a workpiece to releaseably retain the free end of the tape, while a remainder of the portion of the tape is played out from the housing.

Abstract: An improved friction tab or clip for a blade catch at an end of the tape measure blade. The friction tab is provided with an outer coating of a substantially soft, resilient and pliant material generally a soft, non-skid material, e.g. an elastomeric material, such as rubber or other similar non-skid material. The friction tab is removably mounted to the blade catch by appropriately molding an inner pocket which frictionally engages the blade catch directly. A protrusion may also be provided in the inner pocket which engages at least an aperture through the blade catch of the measuring tape to further secure the friction tab to the blade catch.

Abstract: An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used to secure the end of the tape measure tape to an edge of an object. A hook that extends above the curved surface of the tape measure tape allows measurements to be secured from below an object while maintaining the upright and self supporting position of the tape. An adhering or magnetic means attached at the end of the tape measure tape further assists in allowing measurements to be taken without causing the incidental collapse of the tape measure tape. Such an endpiece may be removably attached, and may be adapted to fit on existing tape measures.

Abstract: The combination of a flexible blade/tape and a clip. The flexible blade/tape has a length and first and second sides defined by oppositely facing, substantially planar surfaces. The clip has a first tab that projects angularly away from the first surface at the first side of the blade/tape and a second tab that projects angularly away from the second surface at the second side of the blade/tape.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices for positioning frame members for fabricating a wood frame. Each device includes an elongated flexible member and wood blocks that are removably attached to the flexible member. The length of the wood blocks equals the required distance between the frame members. The blocks are separated by slots wherein the frame members are snugly fitted in order to properly position the frame members for fabricating a wood frame structure. The wood blocks can be removed from the device for subsequent use in frame structures, thus reducing lumber waste.

Abstract: A tape rule with an improved structure at the end of metal tape. The tape hook is secured onto the end surface of metal tape by five rivets, and said rivets are arranged in a shape of English letter “T”, such that the security of tape and hook is enhanced.

Abstract: A tape rule with an improved structure at the end of metal tape. The tape hook is secured onto the end surface of metal tape by three rivets, and said rivets are arranged in a shape of English letter “V”, such that the security of tape and hook is enhanced.

Abstract: A device (20) for the retrieval of a ferromagnetic object (22) from a remote area is provided. The device (20) contains a retractable tape measure (24) and a magnetic gripping head (26). The tape measure (24) has a blade (30) with a first end (64), an opposing second end (66), a longitudinal axis (68) extending between the first and second ends (64,66), and a zero hook (32) coupled to the first end (64). The gripping head (26) has a housing with a gripping opening (40) in a face (42) thereof and a coupling opening (62) in another face (70) thereof. The gripping head (26) also has a magnet (38) within the housing (34). The housing (34) and magnet (38) are configured so that a portion of the magnet (38) protrudes through the gripping opening (40) to effect magnetic engagement with the ferromagnetic object (22) during retrieval.

Abstract: A framing template for use in the framing of a building structure. The template has a plurality of groups of printed measuring indicia, each measuring indicia comprising a centering mark. The centering marks for each group have a predetermined spacing therebetween. The centering marks of each group may include numbers, colors or shaped symbols indicative of a repetitive measured distance from a zero reference point of the template. The centering marks also include indicia indicating the total distance the centering mark is from the zero reference point. The numbers are readable regardless if the template is secured on a horizontal or a vertical surface. In another broad aspect, the present invention contemplates permanently affixing the template, such as with printing, on building materials requiring measurements for integrating into the building structure.

Abstract: An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used to secure the end of the tape measure tape to an edge of an object. A hook that extends above the curved surface of the tape measure tape allows measurements to be secured from below an object while maintaining the upright and self supporting position of the tape. An adhering or magnetic means attached at the end of the tape measure tape further assists in allowing measurements to be taken without causing the incidental collapse of the tape measure tape. Such an endpiece may be removably attached, and may be adapted to fit on existing tape measures.

Abstract: A device and method for fitting a waistband is provided that is infinitely adjustable. The device permits the fitting of a waistband of an article of clothing to a very precise measurement without necessitating the ultimate wearer of the garment to have to try the article of clothing on.

Abstract: A measuring system comprises a flexible tape fabricated of an essentially inextensible material with a short leading edge and a short parallel trailing edge, long parallel side edges, a front face and a rear face. An attachment member is secured to the tape adjacent to the leading edge and adapted to be releasably secured to an object to be measured whereby the remainder of the tape may be wrapped around the object for determining an approximate diameter. Indicia on the front face includes equally spaced major markings, equally spaced minor markings at every tenth between the major markings, and miniature markings between the minor markings.

Abstract: A tool that facilitates aligning members with respect to each other and an object is described. The tool includes a roll of material including an upper and a lower side. The material lower side includes adhesive material that enables the tool to be affixed to the object. The material upper side includes a plurality of reference markings arranged in a cyclic pattern that is repeated along an entire length of the tool. More specifically, adjacent reference markings are a pre-determined length apart that is selected depending on a desired alignment of the members to be aligned.

Abstract: A rule assembly includes a housing assembly and a reel rotatably mounted in the housing assembly. An elongated blade formed of a ribbon of metal having one end connected to the reel is constructed and arranged with respect to the housing assembly to extend from a position tangential to the reel outwardly through a spaced opening in the housing assembly in a normal concavo-convex cross-sectional configuration and to wind onto the reel in an abutting volute coil formation in a flattened cross-sectional configuration. The blade has an end hook member on the free end thereof. The end hook member is formed of sheet metal of a predetermined thickness to include a concavo-convex mounting portion having a U-shaped hook portion bent at a generally right angle from an end thereof.

Abstract: An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used to secure the end of the tape measure tape to an edge of an object. A hook that extends above the curved surface of the tape measure tape allows measurements to be secured from below an object while maintaining the upright and self supporting position of the tape. An adhering or magnetic means attached at the end of the tape measure tape further assists in allowing measurements to be taken without causing the incidental collapse of the tape measure tape. Such an endpiece may be removably attached, and may be adapted to fit on existing tape measures.

Abstract: An articulated anchor for measuring tapes has a planar base having opposite parallel first and second planar surfaces. A releasable adhesive pad is secured to a first planar surface for releasably adhering planar base portion to a surface of an object to be measured. A spherical ball is mounted on the second planar surface so as to extend outwardly therefrom. A ball joint housing is rotatably mounted over the ball so as to form a ball joint which may be articulated in both horizontal and vertical planes. The ball joint housing may be advantageously a rectangular solid having a ball receiving cavity formed in a lower surface and, oppositely disposed on an upper surface a slot for mating of the pull tab therein. The ball receiving cavity may include opposed facing spherical segments or dimples for retaining the ball therebetween.

Abstract: A power return tape in the form of a measuring tape including a case, a blade wound within the case graduated in marked increments, an exposed end hook at one end of the blade for unwinding the blade and drawing it from the case, and with at least one of the exposed hook and a length of the blade adjacent thereto cooperating to form a grasping tool for falling objects, in a manner separate and apart from the employment of the marked increments on the tape in making linear measurements—and particularly attractive for mechanics working from ladders and/or at other heights.

Abstract: An end hook of a tape measure for permitting hooking of the tape measure to variously oriented objects while maintaining a readable orientation of the measuring tape. The end hook of the tape measure includes an end hook coupled to a tape measure, the end hook having an outer perimeter edge that protrudes orthogonally outward from all sides of the end of the measuring tape of the tape measure. In an embodiment, the end hook generally includes a disk shaped main member having a circular outer perimeter edge and a plurality of slots extending through the main member. In an embodiment, the end hook is designed for attachment to an existing tape measure.

Abstract: A sole-tape for use in fitting lie-angle of an iron-type golf club to an individual golfer, comprising a strip of thin, adhesive backed tape having dimensions generally corresponding to the area of the sole of an iron-type golf club head, the tape having sufficient integrity and the adhesive having sufficient adhesive strength to withstand and maintain the sole-tape on the sole of a club head throughout at least one impact with a surface upon which a golf ball may rest, the tape having thereon gradation or graduation lines each extending from a longitudinal edge of the tape, the gradation lines curving concavely away from the end of said sole-tape corresponding to the toe of the golf club, with spacing between adjacent gradation lines corresponding to a correlated amount of lie-angle correction, and a location marking for alignment of the sole tape with a certain feature on a golf club head.

Abstract: A tape measure having an end hook and housing capable of attaching itself “in whole” both the end hook and housing to steel surfaces and with the end hook being able to attach to wood and such materials. The end hook has a magnet riveted firmly to the underneath side of the measuring tape for holding itself to the steel subject to be measured without falling off. A housing with a magnet recessed into the bottom wall of the housing to be attached to steel subjects. The end hook has a push pin in the shape of a T integrated into the hook leg to be pushed into the work piece and remain intact for the measurement.

Abstract: A system for providing information to construction personnel directly on the building components is described. In one aspect, this system includes a tape providing preprinted sets of information. Some of the sets of information provide accurate positioning information for construction elements, while other sets of information specify the exact construction element to be placed at a specific location. The tape may be placed along a bearing face or top plate of framing for the building structure under construction. The tape may have an adherent surface which enables the tape to be immovably placed upon the bearing face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction tool for laying out components of a structure.

Abstract: A chalk line is provided with an adjustable clip that is adapted for positive gripping connection to an edge for drawing the chalk coated string line across the board. The adjustable clip includes a pair of opposing gripping jaws that are spring biased closed and manually operable for clipping onto the edge of the board. The clip also includes a hook and eyelet for alternate use as a conventional chalk line.

Abstract: A measuring tape hook (16) snugly fits within a slot (26) formed between first and second sidewalls (22, 24), at one end of a guide attachment (18). The guide portion (28) has a concave side (30) facing in the same direction as the open end of the slot (26) and a convex side (32) facing in the same direction as the end wall (24). The hook (16) at an end of a measuring tape (14) is set into the slot (26) and the measuring tape is extended across an uneven surface (34) with the convex side (32) contacting the uneven surface and guiding itself and the hook end (16) of the measuring tape (14) forwardly over th uneven surface (34).

Abstract: Spoked wheel rim having a predetermined number of borings distributed on its periphery provided to hook spokes, wherein a label is applied to a surface of the rim. The label has a tongue of a length at least equal to the distance between two successive borings on the rim. The tongue has a first marker centered on a first boring of the rim and a scale of, one of, markers or identifying indices indicating the number of borings on the rim. The scale is located near a boring adjacent to the first boring. The boring adjacent to the first boring is located opposite a marker or identifying index of the scale to indicate the number of borings on the rim.

Abstract: A device attachable either removably or permanently, or installed as original equipment, on the outer free end of an otherwise conventional measuring tape for enhancing the ability of the outer end of the tape to grip and stay in place on the far side of a workpiece being measured. The device features a generally planar body expanse having perimeter structure disposed outwardly of the long axis of an associated measuring tape, with this perimeter structure being formed with a line-like array (curved or straight, and with or without corners) of tooth-like projection elements which are intended to face and engage and grip a surface in a workpiece being measured.

Abstract: A tape measure comprising a housing having a rubber base and flexible tape coiled up inside, and a top section having a level. The flexible tape is marked with linear measurement scales on the top and bottom. A horizontal slit runs lengthwise along the flexible measuring tape. An inverted pull tab having a “C” shape attaches to the end of the flexible tape. Two vertical slits extend outward from the horizontal slit near the end of the flexible tape. The top section connects to the housing at a center joint, allowing the top section to lock into set angular positions. Alternative embodiments have a fixed top section with multiple levels and/or a rubber base comprising a rubber roller mechanism.

Abstract: The invention concerns a measuring stop device for a distance-measuring apparatus (4), said device comprising a rear measuring stop (1) which runs perpendicular to the measuring direction (6), is linear and is divided into at least two measuring stop regions (1a, 1b), at least one measuring stop region (1b) being rotatable about an axis (3) running parallel to the measuring direction (6). If the measuring stop regions (1a, 1b) are aligned one behind the other, a distance can be measured from a transversal intersecting a vertex and is used, for example, for determining the diagonals of a surface. In order to measure distances from a flat surface, a stable support surface which is perpendicular to the measuring direction (6) can be provided by rotating the rotatable measuring stop region (1b) accordingly.

Abstract: A tape measure includes a removable pencil sharpening assembly. The pencil sharpening assemblies can be sized to sharpen a variety of pencil sizes. The tape measure also includes a writing stripe for allowing user generated indicia. The writing stripe also allows for the selective erasure, wiping or removal of the user generated indicia.

Abstract: A system for holding the end tab of a retractable tape while the user swings measured arcs on the floor including a holder body having a pivot point fixed with respect to the floor and a spaced slot for receiving the tape end tab. The configuration of the holder body and slot is such that, after the holder body is fixed to the floor, the user can extend the end of the tape, and hook it to the body while standing erect and without manipulating the holder body.

Abstract: A measuring device comprising a planar elongate member having a first or upper face and a second or lower face; the first face bearing a plurality of indicia markings thereon denoting longitudinal distances between the markings; and the second face having a layer of a self-adhesive composition. The adhesive coated measuring tape is user-friendly in providing a simple, fast and accurate method of maintaining a precise position on an object.

Abstract: An adhesive backed measuring tape is disclosed that can provide customized, printed measurement scales on a single flexible backing that has a positionable or repositionable adhesive for contact with flat surfaces, single curved surfaces, or compound curved surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the measuring tape has multiple scales printed thereon. The combination of linear sections and transverse axes defined by intervals can permit a variety of repeating scales on a single tape, minimizing waste of tape unrolled from a dispenser.