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 special tape (22) for measuring blocks used in the construction of wood structures includes two special scales. A first scale has marks (32) spaced at 14½ inch intervals for making blocks for studs, and a second scale has marks (34) spaced at 22½ inch intervals for making blocks for rafters. The tape (22) is longitudinally placed along a two-by board (500) and marks (36) made on the two-by board (500) at the desired intervals of 14½ or 22½ inches. The two-by board (500) is then cut at the marks (36) to create the blocks, which are then placed between the studs or rafters.

Abstract: An offset tape measuring tool marked with standard English measurements includes integrated indicia for quick determination of distance between bends for a given offset depth and offset angle when installing conduit. Additional indicia may be included for the measurement of the shrinkage of the conduit with respect to the specified offset depths and angles. The integrated invention may be part of a standard tape measure strip to provide a convenient multi-purpose tool. The tool eliminates any external calculations or table reference typically necessary when bending conduit to clear an obstacle.

Abstract: The transverse cross section of a tape is cambered into V shape. The tape is 27 mm wide, 0.11 mm thick, and cambered at a height of 6.75 mm at its both ends so as to ensure sufficient stiffness when being pulled up to 10.5 feet from the tape rule housing.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a measuring tape for measuring the torso girth of a user, the tape comprising a separable fastening that, when fastened, creates a loop of tape that extends in use around the user's torso without support from the user's hands, a link co-operable with the tape allowing the circumference of the loop to be adjusted or varied when around the user's torso, and girth indicia co-operable with the link to indicate the circumference of the loop. The link maintains a securing tension on the loop to secure the loop around the torso but allows expansion of the loop when the user expands her torso during said measurement, and resists variation of the loop circumference when the fastening is unfastened after use. In this way, the circumference of the loop can be read by the user after use with reference to the girth indicia A method for measuring the torso girth of a user by means of the present invention is also contemplated.

Abstract: Electrical companies have more than just one fishtape, and some of those fishtapes are broken. Either the plastic handle is broken off or the metal tape is cut short and not the original length. The only other device of this kind that has a measuring device, it is on the handle. This has no purpose when the handle is broken off. As an electrician, it would be much easier to have the measurements marked on the tape, so you would know how long the metal tape is before you even begin. This again, eliminates wasted time.

Abstract: A device for measuring the length of a linear movement using a rotary potentiometer improves measuring accuracy, measurement deterioration for a long-period usage and miniaturization. The device in includes a regular winding mechanism, forming a single layer of wire, constructed of a screw feeding mechanism stored in a housing to axially move the drum when rotating, and the d m converts a linear displacement into a rotational displacement with the wire. Moreover, the wire on the drum is located so as to have a constant radius from the center of rotation. The screw feeding mechanism is constructed in such a manner that the drum is axially moved by the distance corresponding to one pitch of the regularly wound wire in every revolution of the drum, so that winding and unwinding of the wire can be performed at the same position of the housing all the time, thereby avoiding disarrangement of wound the drum causing a deterioration in an accuracy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved retractable tape measure of the type including a housing (12) having an opening (14), a retractable measuring tape (16) with top (18) and bottom (20) surfaces, edges (22, 24) that turn upward so as to stiffen the tape (16) from being bent downward by the force of gravity, a free end (26)that extends through the opening (14), an end stop (28) that is mounted on the tape's free end (26), and top measurement indicia (30) that are inscribed on the top surface (18) of the measuring tape (16).

Abstract: The printing or digital displaying of sets of two numbers in consecutive order, in one of three configurations that along with the existing number, printed or designed, form in proportion two of the three sides of a 3 by 4 by 5 increment 90-degree right-angled triangle, or any other right triangle where the three sides form increments in whole numbers or whole numbers and simple fractions, on or in all types of measuring devices that measure distance or angles in some form of increments including tape measure blades, optical reader tape measures, rulers yard sticks etc. The printing or digital display of the cosine formula for finding angles when two sides of a triangle are known and indicating the cosines for angles of 90 degrees or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring the length of the hair and/or the portions of the face of an individual being examined. In order to enable precise and reproducible measurement, the invention provides a support that can be placed on the head of a person and having a flexible measuring element disposed in the area of the top or crown of the head. Said support consists of two flexible support brackets (10, 12) disposed perpendicularly relative to each other, on the crossing. point (16) of which the measuring element (14) preferably in the form of a measuring tape is attached in a freely rotational manner.

Abstract: A measuring device, such as a ruler, tape measure, etc. includes a first edge defining a first region having a first set of indicia corresponding to a first linear scale, and also includes a second edge defining a second region having a second set of indicia corresponding to a second linear scale. Advantageously, each set of indicia consists of hash marks and corresponding numerical values printed or etched on the measuring device. The first linear scale may be actual, e.g., the indicia are spaced apart and labeled with numerical values that correspond to the actual distance between the indicia, while the second linear scale may be non-actual, e.g., the indicia are not spaced apart and labeled with numerical values that correspond to the actual distance between the indicia, such as a linear scale employed on an engineering or architectural drawing.

Abstract: A special tape (22) for measuring blocks used in the construction of wood structures includes two special scales. A first scale has marks (32) spaced at 14½ inch intervals for making blocks for studs, and a second scale has marks (34) spaced at 22½ inch intervals for making blocks for rafters. The tape (22) is longitudinally placed along a two-by board (500) and marks (36) made on the two-by board (500) at the desired intervals of 14½ or 22½ inches. The two-by board (500) is then cut at the marks (36) to create the blocks, which are then placed between the studs or rafters.

Abstract: A measuring tape member which is of a length substantially equal to a work piece, the member has a side which includes a first set of incremental sequentially increasing measuring units printed thereon which begin at a first point of the member and are equidistantly spatially positioned along the member through to a second point, and a second set of incremental sequentially increasing measuring units printed thereon which begin at the second point of the member and are equidistantly spatially positioned along the member through to the first point. The measuring units are positioned on the tape in a manner such that any one numerical increment of the first set is disposed adjacent a corresponding numerical unit of the second set which together represent counter parts of the total length of the work piece plus a predetermined incremental amount.

Abstract: A roofing layout tape is calibrated to show the linear increments between rows or courses of shingles, and also the incremental bond line markings applied from the lateral eaves of a roof to provide shingle overhang for runoff at the eaves and lateral stagger for each horizontal course of shingles. The device comprises a flexible tape retractably housed within a case or reel. While the present roofing layout tape may include conventional linear markings (inches, feet, etc.), it also includes a series of course and bond line markings along each edge of the top surface (i.e., the inwardly disposed surface when the tape is coiled). One set of edge markings applies to conventional or three tab shingles, while the opposite edge markings apply to dimensional or architectural shingles. A method of using the present roofing layout tape for laying out shingle course lines and bond lines, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A photographic mounting system correlates photographs with height by providing a vertically mountable ruler configured to adjustably receive and hold photograph frames at various adjustably selected heights on the ruler. The frames, in turn, hold the photographs, thus allowing placement of the photographs at selected heights on the ruler. Various locking mechanisms are disclosed to secure the frames to the ruler and prevent inadvertent or unauthorized removal. Also disclosed is a virtual equivalent of the physical system, the virtual equivalent having a greater variety of possible modifications and a greater amount of information linked to various growth indicia.

Abstract: A specialized tape for a tape measure that is uniquely designed for determining whether the height of a tennis net complies with the net height regulations established in the rules of tennis. A user would simply extend the tape in a vertical fashion and compare the height of the center of the net (40) with the appropriate mark on the tape (15) that represents the regulation height of the net at its center point. Likewise, the user would compare the height of the net at one or both of the net posts (20 and 25) with the appropriate mark on the tape (12) that represents the regulation height of the net at the net posts.

Abstract: An improved tape measure apparatus which can be used as a marking gauge and/or compass comprising a tape measure, an insert comprising a base, a guide rigidly attached to the base and generally parallel to graduated indicia markings of the rule blade when extended from the tape measure whereby the graduated markings of the tape measure's rule blade may be read. An alternative embodiment includes an insert enabling standard tape measures to be used as marking gauges and/or compasses.

Abstract: An antler scoring system for enabling efficient and accurate measurement of antlers. The antler scoring system includes a housing, a wheel member rotatably attached to the housing for measuring lengths and diameters, a central processing unit within the housing in communication with the wheel member for calculating measurements and a final score, a keypad for entering in manual measurements, and a ruler extendably positioned within. The user first utilizes the wheel member to measure the length of the main beams, each tine length, and the circumference between each tine. The user then utilizes the ruler to measure the inside spread between the main beams which is entered into the keypad. The central processing unit combines the total measurements to generate a final score based upon one or more antler scoring systems such as BOONE & CROCKET, SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL, and BUCKMASTERS TROPHY RECORDS.

Abstract: A stretch bodysuit is provided which allows precise measurements of the proportions of the portion of the body enclosed by the bodysuit. Specific benchmarks and lines are positioned at key locations on the bodysuit. These benchmarks and lines may be aligned with or positioned to coincide with critical measuring points such as joints or other bodily features. The benchmarks act as a guide for using a tape measure. Alternatively, the bodysuit and the lines and benchmarks thereon may be produced in such a fashion as to facilitate optical scanning of the suit. An apparatus for acquiring custom measurements is provided and includes a flexible measuring tape having a nub, and a rigid tab removably engaged with the nub. Once the dimensions have been recorded, a computer program uses the dimensions to generate a pattern for the desired garment.

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 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: A measure to use to draw a line perpendicular to a reference line. The measure comprises a top surface with opposite first and second ends and opposite first and second edges that extend between the first and second ends. The top surface has a first set of indicia that represent a first scale and a second set of indicia that represent a second scale. The first and second scales are distance scales and have a common zero point. The second scale is a multiple of the first scale. The first and second scales are used to construct the two sides and the hypotenuse of a right triangle with one of the two sides being on the reference line so that a line perpendicular to the reference line can be constructed with little or no calculations required by the user.

Abstract: A tape measuring device for determining bra sizes has dimension and size markings on both the outer and inner surfaces of the tape. The dimension markings divide each surface by standard units and subunits of length—typically inches. The size markings on the outer surface allow the user to determine the proper band size for a bra based on a single measurement, without the need for any additional calculations. The size markings on the inner surface allow the user to determine the proper cup and overall bra size based on the band size determination and a measurement of circumference around the bust, again without the need for any additional calculations.

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: An apparatus and method for measuring the size of a body passage is provided. The apparatus comprises a flexible strip having first and second ends. At least one aperture is disposed on the strip between the first and second ends. An indicia of body passage circumference is disposed on the strip in association with the at least one aperture. The body passage may be measured by inserting the strip into a dissected tunnel around the body passage, manipulating the strip such that the strip substantially surrounds the body passage, and observing the indicia on the strip to generally determine the circumference of the body passage.

Abstract: A manual/auto dual-mode reversible measuring tape includes a tape marked with marks for measuring, the tape having a longitudinal series of tooth holes, a shaft coupled to the housing of the measuring tape by a slip joint, a gear fixedly mounted on the shaft and adapted to mesh with the tooth holes of the tape, a reversible direct current motor connected to a direct current power source and adapted to rotate the gear in moving the tape in and out of the housing of the measuring tape, a manual/auto control switch controlled to move the shaft between a first position where the gear is forced into engagement with the tooth holes of the tape for enabling the tape to be automatically moved in and out of the housing of the measuring tape upon rotation of the reversible direct current motor, and a second position where the gear is disengaged from the tooth holes of the tape for enabling the tape to be moved in and out of the housing of the measuring tape by hand, and switch means, which controls the connection of th

Abstract: A manual/auto dual-mode reversible measuring tape includes a tape marked with marks for measuring, the tape having a longitudinal series of tooth holes, a shaft coupled to the housing of the measuring tape by a slip joint, a gear fixedly mounted on the shaft and adapted to mesh with the tooth holes of the tape, a reversible direct current motor connected to a direct current power source and adapted to rotate the gear in moving the tape in and out of the housing of the measuring tape, a manual/auto control switch controlled to move the shaft between a first position where the gear is forced into engagement with the tooth holes of the tape for enabling the tape to be automatically moved in and out of the housing of the measuring tape upon rotation of the reversible direct current motor, and a second position where the gear is disengaged from the tooth holes of the tape for enabling the tape to be moved in and out of the housing of the measuring tape by hand, and switch means, which controls the connection of th

Abstract: A measurement device for locating positions and creating layouts on a surface. An upper section is rotatably attached to a base. The upper section has a first releasable fastener to hold an end of a measuring tape. The releasable fastener lies at a known distance along a radius from the point of rotation for the upper section. Optional second and third fasteners on the upper section permit the end of a measuring tape having a reel to be placed in second and third fasteners; the other end of the measuring tape runs through the first releasable fastener. Attached to the base is a device which indicates on a surface upon which a measurement is to be made the projection of the point of rotation of the upper section. The base can be fastened either to the surface or to a tripod, in case the surface is not level. For accommodating less pronounced variations in the surface, an extension tube is inserted on the base rotatably to hold the upper section.

Abstract: A strip of material with at least one start marker and a plurality of rows of object markers designating body parts to be sized, directional markers designating orientation of the strip, size markers and size indicia. The size markers demarcate subranges of body part measurements and are arranged relative to the start marker. Size indicia are arranged between the size markers and designate and are correlated to garment sizes. Stretch characteristics of the garment being sized are accounted for by the use of adjusted size marker positions, a stretch material, or a compression/elasticity correlation graph. A method of sizing compression garments includes the steps of wrapping the measuring article generally around a body part, overlapping the measuring article with itself, reading the garment size indicia from the measuring article, and entering the garment size indicia in a garment order system.

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 is woven on-grain and has printed thereon at repetitive intervals an optically converging marking pattern which converges onto a locating pattern. The converging patterns are most preferably lines which resemble the mathematical symbols for “greater-than” and “less-than”. The converging patterns each converge on opposite sides of a rectangular box which designates where a board or other structural component will most preferably be located. Within the rectangular box is an additional line which subdivides the box equally into two parts and which contains at its center a small diamond The diamond identifies the geometric center of the structural component, for nailing or other purposes. The subdividing line may also be used in combination with the two converging patterns to locate two structural components, side-by-side. In this latter case, the two converging patterns each converge in with the rectangular box at the respective geometric centers of the two structural components.

Abstract: A tape measure usable for positioning and repositioning an object on a vertical surface comprises a housing having a planar forward surface, a rearward surface spaced from the forward surface, and a cavity having an aperture therein. A flexible, retractable, coiled tape measure is mounted in the housing the working end of which extends through the aperture in the housing. A pin is provided at the distal end of the tape for marking a point on a surface. The housing has a second pin thereon which is axially moveable from an extended position to a retracted position such that it is useable as a marker when the pin is in the extended position. The rearward surface of the housing has a 360° angle measuring device for measuring the angle at which the housing is oriented with respect to an edge defined by the intersection of a side panel and the forward surface of the housing.

Abstract: A flexible rule rewinding device comprised of a front cover plate, a rear cover plate, a winding shaft, a center gear, two gears, a flexible rule reel mount, and a cover plate capable of rewinding long distance flexible rules rapidly and with little effort to thereby increase flexible rule practicality.

Abstract: A measuring tape member which is of a length substantially equal to a work piece, the member has a side which includes a first set of incremental sequentially increasing measuring units printed thereon which begin at a first point of the member and are equidistantly spatially positioned along the member through to a second point, and a second set of incremental sequentially increasing measuring units printed thereon which begin at the second point of the member and are equidistantly spatially positioned along the member through to the first point. The measuring units are positioned on the tape in a manner such that any one numerical increment of the first set is disposed adjacent a corresponding numerical unit of the second set which together represent counter parts of the total length of the work piece plus a predetermined incremental amount.

Abstract: A roofing layout tape is calibrated to show the linear increments between rows or courses of shingles, and also the incremental bond line markings applied from the lateral eaves of a roof to provide shingle overhang for runoff at the eaves and lateral stagger for each horizontal course of shingles. The device comprises a flexible tape retractably housed within a case or reel. While the present roofing layout tape may include conventional linear markings (inches, feet, etc.), it also includes a series of course and bond line markings along each edge of the top surface (i.e., the inwardly disposed surface when the tape is coiled). One set of edge markings applies to conventional or three tab shingles, while the opposite edge markings apply to dimensional or architectural shingles. A method of using the present roofing layout tape for laying out shingle course lines and bond lines, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tape measuring device for the direct measurement to determine cup size of the breast which includes using an elongated flexible measuring tape for band size measurement by initially measuring the user's girth circumference with the flexible tape measure immediately below the breasts followed by adding five inches to the measured number and incorporating conventional round off procedures. Cup size is determined by directly measuring with the same flexible tape measure of the circumference of each unclothed (bare) breast from the beginning of the breast mound at one side laterally to the parasternal area medially. Next, a measurement conversion is made wherein a measurement of seven inches corresponds to an “A” size cup, eight inches a “B” size cup, nine inches a “C” cup, etc. Each one inch increment determines a cup size.

Abstract: A device and method to quickly and easily layout various features of a basketball court, including the key area, free throw line, jump circle and three point line, in relation to the location of the backboard, including two cord-like members interconnected by a ring-like member having additional ring-like members at each end of the cord-like members. The cord-like members are flexible, facilitating easy transport and storage of the device, and inextensible. The various ring-like members can be colored or otherwise made to be distinguishable from each other to simplify the process of laying out the various basketball court features. A pivot tool is also provided to facilitate the user's use of the device. Additional cord-like and ring-like members can be provided to assist locating and designating the end and side lines.

Abstract: The invention is of a kit or system useful for guiding and facilitating the taking, tabulation and processing of measurements as pertain to scoring game animal according to established scoring rules. The kit or system includes a flexible cable which is used to record absolute lengths or distances needed for a proper scoring. The cable lacks cumulative length indicia or unit indications, but rather includes equally spaced incremental indicia which are used (by multiplying the number of indicia as rest between measurement endpoints) as part of the ultimate determination of length according to standard measurement units. A reusable score card is also provided which includes spaces for recording measurements and indicia for indicating the proper measurements to be taken as well as the sequence thereof and prescribed calculations to be made therefrom.

Abstract: A tape measure includes a guide at the end of the free end of the measurement tape that seats a marking instrument in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the tape and disposes the center line of the marking instrument aligned with the end of the tape. The tape measure may include at least one sharpener incorporated in its housing. The guide, or other attachments for the end of a tape measure, may include measurement markings on its upper surface aligned with measurement markings on the tape to permit precise measurements to be taken at the very end of the tape.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 for measuring the head of a horse 12 incorporates various components, such as cheek straps 14, each of which is movable (slidable) relative to another component in order to produce an overall desired fit of the apparatus 10, which is generally in the form of a bridle, to the head 12. Once the desired fit has been achieved, windows 16 and numerals 18 allow measurements to be taken, indicating the relative positions of the slidable components. These measurements may give direct measurements of the lengths required of various components of the bridle to be made, or may be other measurements from which strap lengths can be deduced. The apparatus 10 generally resembles the bridle which will be constructed, and thus allows the user to ensure a good fit to a particular head (which is partly an aesthetic judgement, and partly based on measurement and experience), so that a bridle can then be made with reasonable confidence that it will be a good fit.

Abstract: A marking attachment for attachment to a linear or angle-measuring system has a support, means for attaching the support to the measuring device, a marking element attached to the support for marking on a surface (the marking element having a predetermined height), and a resilient element whereby the marking element is maintained in a spaced-apart relationship to the surface until the support is moved in a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface to contact the surface with the marking material for marking the surface. The marking element preferably comprises a marking material including an oleate-based pigment ink for marking the surface. The resilient element for maintaining the marking element in a spaced-apart relationship to the surface preferably comprises a quantity of elastomeric material disposed adjacent to marking element, the quantity of elastomeric material having an uncompressed thickness greater than the height of marking element.

Abstract: A container space indicating tape comprising an elongated substrate with an outer surface and an inner surface designed to be longitudinally aligned and attached to the sidewall in a trailer or cargo container. Printed in the outer surface of the substrate are forward and rearward measurement indicators which inform a viewer of the distance and/or the amount of space occupied or available in the trailer or cargo container at a particular reference point or location therein. In the embodiments described herein, the measurement indicators include either English or Metric distance and volume units or the number of pallets. A method of loading cargo using the above tape is also provided.

Abstract: An arrangement for accommodating a scale (2) of a length measuring device in a positive-locking engagement has a profile base (1) and lateral profile legs (4, 5) which are connected with the profile base so as to project away from it. A scale (2) is arranged between the profile legs (4; 5). The profile legs (4; 5) are made of elastic material and the profile base (1) is made of a longitudinally stable, bendable material. The profile legs (4; 5) can contain elastic sealing slats.

Abstract: A straight edge device for use with a conventional tape measure having an extensible tape. The straight edge device comprises a perimeter molding, a straight edge device, and an edge guide. The perimeter molding abuts perimeter surfaces on the tape measure and supports the straight edge and edge guide. The edge guide is adapted to abut a first surface on an object and align the straight edge a predetermined angle from the first surface. The straight edge may then be used to mark a line on a second surface of the object. An angle scale may also be provided for indicating a variety of angles to which the straight edge may be positioned relative to the first surface. One or more clip tabs may be provided for attaching the straight edge device to the tape measure.

Abstract: A pre-marked makeready tap for use in setting and regulating the position of webbing in a printing press. The pre-marked makeready tape having a top side defining at least a first mark and a second mark spaced apart a distance equal to a whole multiple page length of printed matter and a bottom side having an activatable, but non-activated adhesive member substantially disposed about the bottom side for securing to the continuous web The adhesive member is selectively activated for attaching an end of the makeready tape to an end of the continuous web on the roll of continuous webbing proximate to the printing unit, and feeding the web through the press for commencement or resumption of the printing process.

Abstract: A child's booster seat is configured to be molded in a single piece, with an upper, back portion and a lower, seat portion connected by an integral hinge. The upper and lower portions can be pivoted about the hinge so that integral mortise and tenon structures are brought into engagement and can be pinned to hold the seat in an upright, use configuration. Indicia are disposed on the upper portion to show maximum and minimum suitable seated heights for child occupants of the seat. An adjustable shoulder belt positioned is disposed on the upper portion.

Abstract: A height measuring device having an elongated member with a substantially rectangular cross-section. A channel or groove is formed in the middle of the elongated member's wider side and substantially extends the entire length of the elongated member. A metal strip is attached to the inside surface of the groove. The metal strip engages a magnetic plate of a sliding bar which is movably positioned inside the groove and extends out of the elongated member forming a perpendicular angle with respect to the elongated member's surface. The sliding bar is part of a kit of measuring bars or blocks which can be aligned with the scales to measure the height of an individual. The measuring blocks contain magnetic plates attached to its periphery for placement adjacent to the bottom of the groove. The member is made of various materials and is vertically attached to a wall including a measuring tape with an adhesive attached to the member's outside surface.

Abstract: A tape measure is provided in which orientation of the primary indicia are varied to allow reading of measurements from either side. A centering strip is provided which gives fractional values corresponding to the primary indicia, thus allowing easy calculation of certain fractions of a given measurement. Other visual aids for improving ease of use are provided, such as stud centering marks, distinct colors and variations in numeral and hatch mark sizing.

Abstract: A tape measure including a casing defining an enclosure with a front wall having a blade aperture adjacent a bottom wall. A rule blade is normally retractably stored in a coiled condition within the enclosure having an inner end thereof secured within the enclosure and an outer end protruding through the blade apreture. Graduated indicia markings are positioned along the length of the rule blade functioning as a measuring scale. A lock and automatic rewind switch are carried on the front wall keeping a portion of the rule blade in an extended locked until the switch is manually operated retracting the rule blade into the enclosure. An end hook is attached to the outer end of the rule blade and is adapted to be normally laid over an edge of a flat item to be measured. A device is positioned on the end hook for stabilizing a marking/cutting tool allowing the marking/cutting tool to be grasped for making a mark, score/cut line across the flat item.