Abstract: An apparatus for measuring pipe or conduit which temporarily secures one end of a tape measure to an end of a pipe or conduit. The apparatus includes a main body (10) body secured in place by means of a finger operated lock mechanism (60). A bracket (44) with a slot (46) for receiving one end of a measuring tape (66) is attached to one end of a rod (38), the other end of the rod being inserted into a receptacle (36) on an adjustable support arm (30). The adjustable support arm (30) is inserted into one of several measurement ports in main body (10) and is positioned for taking a measurement along the length of the pipe or conduit, or along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis running between the ends of the pipe or conduit, or in any other direction away from the pipe or conduit.

Abstract: The measuring tape includes a measuring scale on both sides of the metal tape. The upper surface of the tape is scaled from zero to a number equal to the length of the tape, and the underside of the tape is scaled from the length of the tape of a measurement equal to twice the length of the tape. Thus, the tape can be used to measure a distance equal to twice its length.

Abstract: A device for use in laying out courses for the installation of roofing tile of various sizes and compositions produced by various manufacturers. The device includes an elongated tape having inscribed thereon coded indicia which can be used in laying out each course of tile produced by a particular manufacturer. The coded indicia identify a particular manufacturer and automatically account for the eave overhang and tile overlap distances specified by the manufacturer.

Abstract: A suspension-type height measuring device has a main measuring unit having a first tape containing case with a spring loaded first tape reel therein and a first brake device controlled by a first control key, a right-angled rule having a second tape containing case with a spring loaded second tape reel therein and a second brake device controlled by a second control key, and a measuring tape with opposite ends wound on the respective tape reels.

Abstract: A layout tape is disclosed for use in positioning building materials, such as studding, joists and rafters, in a building, wherein the tape is intended to be left in place within the building upon completion. The layout tape preferably has an adhesive backing facilitating positioning/mounting thereof at a point of use and an indicia/design bearing surface serving to indicate to a user the direction of layout, centers in desired multiples of unit lengths and right/left material mounting positions in relation to such centers.

Abstract: An apparatus for therapeutic treatment of a patient. A measuring tape is used to measure the heel-to-crown height of a patient. The tape has coded zones along its effective length. A dispenser is provided with correspondingly coded zones whereby a treatment administered using the coding of the dispenser is correlated to the heel-to-crown height of a patient as measured by the tape.

Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the invention features a yardage measuring device for determining the position of the ball on the field after each play, or down, in a football game. The device locks the chain at any given amount of advancement and a see-through window represents the exact distance from the nose of the ball to the nearest yardline. An alternate embodiment can be used as a replacement for the standard 10 yard chain.

Abstract: A combination marking and cutting device which is characterized by a cylindrical, hollow handle having a removable plug at one end and a tape housing provided on the opposite end, for receiving a length of spring-loaded measuring tape. The measuring tape can be extended from the tape housing against spring tension and is fitted with a retainer on the end thereof, for receiving a scribing instrument, pencil or a knife blade and inscribing, pencil marking or cutting various geometric patterns in a workstock. A tape lock is provided in the tape housing for locking the tape at a selected length to facilitate use of the tool combination as a compass, marking and/or cutting tool.

Abstract: Electronic measuring gauge and apparatus therefor comprising in combination apparatus and method for use in inspecting and determining vehicle body elevational position relative to the suspension which supports the vehicle body from the wheels or the floor on which the wheels rest. Components are provided to store and present alignment and body elevation measurement points for subsequent call up to suit a specific vehicle presented for inspection and a measuring device for finding the measurements at the measurement points. The apparatus and the method of its use increases the accuracy of inspection and reduces the time required to perform the linear measurements to assist in vehicle wheel alignment operations.

Abstract: A girth measuring device for making simultaneous multiple measurements of the girth of an elongate portion of a body along its length has a generally rectangular base member adapted to be placed along the elongate portion of the body being measured and has index marks along one longitudinal side. A series of longitudinally spaced spring wound flexible measuring tapes on the base member extend and retract relative to the base member. A drawbar at the outer ends of the measuring tapes allow them to be simultaneously extended from their retracted position and placed in encircling relation about the body portion being measured. The drawbar is removably engaged on the base member to position the calibrations of the measuring tapes over the index marks. The girth measuring device allows measurements to be taken of each tape to determine the girth of the body portion being measured at longitudinally spaced locations along its length.

Abstract: A template system has a series of individual joint-forming templates partially die-cut in a transparent flexible plastic sheet reverse-side printed with a series of linear indicia parallel to each other indicating the position of each cut to be made in a first workpiece. A second series of linear indicia parallel to each other and different in physical appearance in color, line weight or line type, dotted or solid, than the first series of indicia, indicate the position of each cut to be made in a second workpiece. The executed cuts on the two workpieces results in an interfitted joint between the workpieces such as a dovetail or box joint. A number of bands or templates are contained on a plastic sheet which are adhesively mounted on a paper substrate.

Abstract: An adhesive template tape for aligning of building construction members, particularly for establishing of locations and spacing for equispaced construction members such as, for instance, studs in wall framing construction; the adhesive template tape including longitudinally equidistantly spaced, visually contrasting fields corresponding to standardized spacings and thickness sizes of building construction members. In use, the adhesive template tape is adhesively affixed to and along construction members, and other construction members are aligned with the visually contrasting fields on the tape and fastened thereover.

Abstract: A milling machine positioning apparatus is set forth wherein a first "X" table is slidable relative to a milling machine in a first direction with a "Y" table slidable relative to the milling machine orthogonally relative to the "X" table, A first scale and second scale are oriented relative to the respective "X" and "Y" tables including a single, continuous scale with spring-biased friction reels securing each terminal end of the scale, wherein each friction reel is mounted at each end of the respective "X" and "Y" tables to enable a sliding positioning of the associated scale realtive to its associated table.

Abstract: A tape measure-type apparatus including a teardrop-shaped housing having a hollow interior. The housing has a rounded rear portion for storing a self-biased steel strip adapted to wind itself into a coil within the hollow interior of the rounded portion. The front portion of the housing is tapered in the form of a triangle whose base is the diameter through the center of the rounded portion and whose sides converge at the vertex to form the tape inlet/outlet opening. The edges of the housing along the triangular leg portions are relatively flat so that the apparatus can be laid on a flat surface on which length or distance is to be measured and used either right-side-up or up-side-down with equal facility for using either the top surface or the bottom surface of the tape strip for measurement purposes. In this matter, the top and bottom surfaces can be graduated in the same or different units adapted for one use on the top surface and a different and distinct use on the bottom surface.

Abstract: An electronic tape rule comprising a housing (6), a tape (1) that may be extended from the housing and which carries a position track (3, 4) therealong, a reading system (30, 31) in the housing past which the position track travels during movement of the tape, a first processor (10) electrically connected to the reading system for receiving electrical signals therefrom and generating an output indicating the extent of extension of the tape, and a visual display (23) indicative of the extent of tape extension. A second processor (12) is electrically connected to the visual display and to the first processor.

Abstract: A direct measuring device for the direct and exact measurement of the height of a surveying instrument above a ground point. The direct measurement device includes a frame having an upstanding portion and a pair of arms substantially normally extending therefrom. The upper arm has an adapter thereon which is similar to the base or centering flange of the theodolite or other surveying instrument to be used in the surveying operation. The adapter is positioned in an instrument support (tribrach) carried on the tripod in a manner similar to that which the base or centering flange of a surveying instrument is mounted in the tribrach, and a measuring tape secured to the lower arm of the frame measures the distance to the ground from the device. The surveying instrument is then positioned on the tripod in the place of the direct measurement device.

Abstract: A flag pin golf ball distance measuring device for measuring the distance of a golf ball from a hole on a putting green includes an elongated cylindrical pin having a lower end provided with a radially extending flange and dimensioned for registry with a standard golf hole cup. A hollow cylindrical sleeve is received for longitudinal sliding and rotational movement around said pin. A right angle bracket has a first leg extending parallel with a longitudinal axis of the sleeve and secured thereto. A second leg of the bracket extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sleeve and a pair of spaced parallel side walls extend perpendicularly upwardly from opposed side edges of the second leg. A spring roller type tape measure is removably received on the second leg, between the parallel side walls. A free end of a measuring tape of the tape measure is secured to the sleeve. A transversely extending cylindrical handle is attached to an upper handle of the pin.

Abstract: In connection with building stud layout, a continuous rollable tape, selectively and adhesively secured to the bottom and top plates of a wall installation, for positively establishing stud locations by providing a series of indicia portions, where like indicia portions represent the same on center stud distance, as, for example, 16", 24" and/or 48". Provision is made for accommodating the use of siding or sheeting of various thicknesses and still maintaining the stud centering at the desired distance. No measurement is required nor is guesswork involved by the stud installer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for allowing the accurate calculation of the minimum number of linear feet of carpet which must be cut from a standard width roll and delivered to an installation site to completely, properly and efficiently cover the floor at the installation site. The present invention provides a length of measurement tape which is scaled in width to the width of a standard roll of carpet. The measurement tape is perforated at increments along its length and width, and includes indicators of carpet grain direction and pattern repetition intervals along its length and/or width.

Abstract: A pipe fitter's tape measuring strip of 25-foot length is marked on one surface with cumulative inch markings along one edge, with information providing take-off charts along the other edge at a leading end of the strip and with cumulative foot and inch markings following the charts along the remainder of the strip length. The opposite surface of the strip is marked with charts providing information on flange sizes related to different pipe sizes. The length indicating indicia includes graduation lines with each 1/16, 1/8 and 1/4 inch graduation line having a black dot at the inner end, each one inch graduation line having a larger black dot at the inner end thereof and each 1/2 inch graduation line having a horizontal, short black slash line at the inner end thereof to render the tape measure easier to read.