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: The invention relates to a method and a device for installing door hinges on car bodies, whereby the actual opening width of the car door on the side frame receiving one or two car doors in the longitudinal car axis is touch-sensitively determined by means of a sensor in a direction X and the arrangement of the door hinges is adjusted in said direction X using a positioning system connected to the sensor by a cranking device, depending on the tolerance margin, which should be calculated so as to have at least vertically (direction Z) as uniform a slot width as possible once the car door is mounted.

Abstract: A level comprises a frame defining first and second parallel channels and first and second rails fitted slidingly in the first and second channels respectively. The level is adjustable in length by sliding the rails in the respective channels of the frame.

Abstract: A length measuring instrument having a scale which can be scanned by a scanner device is provided. The scale is rotatably supported in an end region about the measurement axis X by a pivot bearing. The scanner device is guided on the scale so that rotations of the scanner device are transmitted to the scale. A length measuring instrument of this can be used especially advantageously in telescoping arms of a hexapod machine.

Abstract: There is disclosed an internal sizing apparatus comprising a pneumatically activated probe that moves axially within a shoe and non-destructively measures the interior dimensions of the shoe. A linear pneumatic actuator is mounted between a heel piece and a probe. A linear potentiometer is mounted above the actuator and also connects to the probe. The apparatus is inserted into a shoe with the heel piece seated against the interior heel portion of the shoe. A computer system controlling the actuator extends the probe linearly into the shoe until the probe contacts the toe portion of the shoe. The potentiometer then measures the linear distance traveled by the probe and thus determines the internal linear dimension of the shoe. Depending on the type of probe, three-dimensional internal measurements of the shoe can also be quantified.

Abstract: A measuring device (20), having an outer base arm (22), an end arm (24), a plurality of intermediate arms (26, 28, 30, 32, 34), and a sequential deployment assembly (36), is utilized to take internal measurements with a high degree of accuracy. The sequential deployment assembly (36) operates to sequentially deploy the arms (24-34) as each arm reaches a fully deployed position. A longitudinal serial of graduations is operatively associated with the arms for an (24-34) operator to read distances therefrom.

Abstract: A system for determining the length and angle of stair railings, which system is disclosed in the form of a kit of parts and a method. The system includes a pair of vertically adjustable, simulated post housings to be temporarily positioned at the top and bottom of the stairs, where a first housing includes a pivotally mounted, extendable tape measure and angle scale. When the respective post housings are vertically adjusted to position a slidable base member at the projected height for the railing, the tape measure is then extended to the other post housing. While extended, the railing length and angle ends may be readily determined, and the information therefrom in preparing the railing.

Abstract: A level apparatus for spanning two spaced apart building structure points and indicating whether the points are level relative to each other includes an elongate tubular segment having a tubular segment longitudinal abutment face for abutting a building structure point; an extension segment slidably retained within the tubular segment for slidingly extending partly out of the tubular segment and having an extension segment longitudinal abutment face for functionally extending the tubular segment longitudinal abutment face when the extension segment is extended; and a longitudinally oriented bubble site glass.

Abstract: A fixed length telescoping measuring stick that is self supporting and includes an inner telescoping ruler and two-way level combination. A divided encasement comes together via an air-damped cushion provided by a controlled release air lock that is automatically effective to protect the user. This air cushion damper is in combination with a friction position locking knob for either right or left handed users.

Abstract: A ruler attachment device for a chain saw. The device includes a ruler telescopingly received in a tubular member so that it may be compactly stowed when not in use. The tubular member is attached to a bracket, which is attached to the chain saw housing, so as to pivot between a first position in which the tubular member is normal to the chain saw housing for measuring length of wood being cut and a second position in which the tubular member may be compactly, quickly, and easily stowed out of the way alongside the chain saw housing without removing the attachment from the chain saw, yet be easily and quickly pivoted back to the first position to be put back into use.

Abstract: A device for taking measurements including a telescoping assembly including a first end telescoping section, a second end telescoping section, and at least one middle telescoping section telescopically connected between the first end and the second end telescoping sections. The first and second end telescoping sections and the middle telescoping sections are marked with incremental measuring markings along the lengths thereof. The far end of the first end telescoping section is provided with a first flip-out measuring stop that is pivotal between a storage position and a use position. The far end of the second end telescoping section is provided with a second flip-out measuring stop that is pivotal between a storage position and a use position. When the first and second flip-out measuring stops are in the use position, each measuring stop extends perpendicularly away from its respective end telescoping section.

Abstract: An extendible measuring rule comprises a main frame and an extension element. The extension element is mounted within the main frame for easy extension and manipulation of the extension element. The main frame includes one or more scale markings, one of which is included beneath the extension element, and is progressively exposed as the extension element is withdrawn from the main frame.

Abstract: Vehicle gauging apparatus employing a travelling gear box and a pair of gears contained therein to mount two gauge arms to move inwardly and outwardly along parallel paths with respect to one another. One embodiment employs an integral measuring tape and pivotable level gauge, as well as end-mounted measuring pins, while another provides pivotable suspension blocks adaptable to receive respective pinch well clamps or threaded stud pin holders. A male mounting ball and female mounting pin provide the ability to use the two embodiments together in particular measuring operations.

Abstract: A device for measuring a distance between objects. The inventive device includes a first member having a second member telescopingly received therewithin. Measurement indicia is printed on the second member and starts at a known length of the first member to indicate an overall length of the device which can be read at an intersection of the first and second members. The invention may include a detent assembly for securing the second member relative to the first member, and may further include a third member slidably received within the second member for measuring greater lengths.

Abstract: A device and method for remotely measuring movement between opposed walls in dangerous situations such as unstable mining excavations is described. A spring loaded telescopic pole which can be handled in its contracted form by a remote arm or gantry is placed in position and a holding pin securing the two halves of the pole is extracted so that the pole extends into engagement with the opposed walls of the excavation or other situation. A linear or rotary potentiometer is provided between the two halves of the pole to measure any extensive or compressive movement of the spring loaded poles and produce an output signal representative thereof. The output signal can be read at a safe distance using any convenient readout system.

Abstract: A measuring tool for measuring and marking a generally straight distance between opposing boundaries comprises an elongate shaft which is selectively extendable to span a range of distances. A measuring scale is formed in the shaft for indicating the length spanned by the shaft, and a cockable/releasable pointed tip is disposed on an extremity of the tool for making indentation markings on a surface to be marked. A screw and corresponding measuring scale for specifying a depth of penetration of the baluster into a handrail or stair tread for inclusion in the length indicated are also available in a preferred embodiment.

Abstract: A valve stem aligning and holding apparatus for facilitating the installation of valve assemblies in a faucet having wide spread valves. The apparatus is longitudinally adjustable among a wide variety of positions. The apparatus comprises a stationary member including guide raised side sections, and a movable member adapted to coact with the guide side sections and be slidably mounted in the stationary member. The stationary member has a plurality of openings at predetermined intervals while the movable member has at least one opening adjacent one end, preferably the front end, thereof. The openings are adapted to receive and hold valve stems of valve assemblies.

Abstract: A vehicle measuring device used in repairing damaged vehicle bodies includes a cross bar secured to opposing sides of the vehicle, and a tram bar having a first end adapted to be pivotally secured to the center point of the cross bar. The second end of the tram bar includes a probe for contacting various symmetrically-disposed points on either side of the vehicle body. The cross bar is supported by standards bolted to the cowl of the vehicle, the height of each standard being adjustable. The length of the tram bar is also adjustable for reaching different points on the vehicle body. Levels are provided on the cross bar and tram bar to ensure that they are horizontal. Pivot pins are also provided at each standard directly above the cowl bolts for allowing the tram bar to be pivoted therefrom. Misalignment of the vehicle body is detected by swinging the tram bar to probe points on the vehicle body that are normally equidistant from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

Abstract: A planting spacer and planting depth defining device includes a central rod on which a block is slidably mounted to define the depth of plant-receiving planting holes. A ruler is slidably received in the block and is used to define the spacing between plant-receiving holes. The plant-receiving holes are defined by forcing a point of the rod into the ground at the location marked using the ruler. The block is positioned on the rod element at a location to set the depth of the plant-receiving hole when the rod element point is forced into the soil until the block engages the soil.

Abstract: A carpentry tool employs a base tube having a window directed therethrough, with an intermediate tube having a scale recessed within the intermediate tube and a view through window, with an outer tube telescopingly directed through the intermediate tube, with the intermediate tube, the outer tube, and the base tube coaxially aligned relative to one another. The outer tube is arranged in typical foot graduations, the intermediate tube in inch graduations readable through the window. The outer tube and intermediate tube are arranged for nested orientation within the base tube. A modification of the invention includes an illuminated magnification lens mounted coextensively within the window for ease of viewing of the scale of the intermediate tube.

Abstract: A pocket sized telescopic level apparatus includes a plurality of at least three telescoping tubular sections including a largest section and sequentially smaller sections, each section having an exterior diameter and a longitudinal bore with an interior diameter, and wherein the sections are of sequentially larger external diameter so that one section fits into an adjacent section and all sections are contained upon the largest section in a collapsed position. A level bubble member is disposed at an end portion of the largest section and a plurality of shims form interfaces between the end portions of adjacent sections upon extension of the apparatus. The shims are tubularly shaped and positioned between the outer wall of an end portion of one section and the inner wall of an adjacent section.

Abstract: An apparatus for ensuring parallel measuring, alignment and minimum spacing of two objects, particularly for setting a rip fence in connection with a table saw or drill press, having a first rectangular end plate provided with at least two rods perpendicularly extending from one side thereof, a second plate moveably mouted on the rods, parallel to the first end plate and capable of meeting flush therewith, the second plate is capable of being secured in position to the rods. At least one measuring scale is provided on the rods. The first plate has ribs located thereon for preventing the first plate from slipping into a miter slot, and the second plate has slots for receiving the ribs of the first plate.

Abstract: An extensible and retractable rod including an outer section and an inner section telescopically received in the outer section for extension and retraction relative thereto. The outer section has an opening therein including an upper peripheral edge. A detent member associated with the inner section is spring biased to move laterally of the inner section to releasably lock the inner section in an extended position relative to the outer section. The detent member has an upper surface and a lower surface, each having a laterally outer edge, and a laterally outwardly facing surface extending between the laterally outer edges of the upper and lower surfaces. The laterally outwardly facing surface includes a camming surface which engages the outer section at the lower peripheral edge of the opening for pivoting the detent member so that the upper surface of the detent member projects into the opening in the outer section as the detent member begins to move into registration with the opening.

Abstract: A measuring instrument for use in the measuring of horticultural growth defined as a base tube, including series of tubes of progressively decreasing diameters, each telescopingly receivable within an underlying tube defining five to seven sections, each of a predetermined gradation. The tube structure is mounted within a socket of a support plate, with the support plate secured for support of the extensible tubes.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a measuring/positioning device. The invention herein is particularly designed for determining the elevation above a reference floor surface of an overhead object, such as pipe, conduit, duct work, structural steel and the like, the elevation of the center line of tubular objects, and the plumb position on the reference floor surface above which the center line of a tubular object lies. The present invention includes a sensing head that is pivotally secured to one end of an elongate measuring rod. The measuring rod has a measuring scale thereon and is slideably and telescopically engaged within a rigid elongate rectangular housing. The housing includes means for releasable securing the measuring rod at various positions there along, and includes read out points positioned thereon. A pair of level indicators are secured to the housing so that the measuring rod and housing can be positioned to extend through a true vertical line.

Abstract: A suspension gauge with an inner rod (12) sliding in an outer tube (10). The marker ring (18) slides along the calibrated scale of the inner rod marking the deflection of the suspension system at various loaded and unloaded positions. In addition a locking mechanism (16)(24)(26)(28)(30)(32)(34)(36)(38) is provided at the lower end of the gauge as an attachment device to the rear axle hub. At the upper end of the gauge a swivel block (22) and spring clip (14) are provided to attach the gauge to the motorcycle rear fender.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for measuring distance selectively along any one or more of an outwardly facing subjacent surface, such as a floor surface, a horizontally facing surface, such as a wall surface, and a downwardly facing surface, such as a sealing surface. The measurement is effected by utilizing an extensible mounting member carrying, at one end, a measurement wheel and an associated counter/indicator adapted to be viewed by a person utilizing the device and grasping the opposite end of the mounting member in effecting a rolling movement of the wheel along the surface to be measured. Locking structure is provided for selectively locking sections of the extensible mounting member in an infinite number of different extended dispositions. The mounting member permits the user to effect the different measurements with a single adjusted arrangement of the mounting member or a plurality of different adjusting arrangements as desired.

Abstract: A gauge for measuring the fender well dimensions of an automobile is provided and includes a handle portion and a head portion. The head portion is used to measure well width so that one can determine the widest usable tire. The gauge is also used to calculate rim offset in a rim suitable for the selected wide tire.

Abstract: An improved alignment gauge allows a vehicle to be easily checked for misalignment while the gauge is manually supported by an operator. The gauge comprises an elongate adjustable length beam and a needle indicator carried on the beam and having an axis perpendicular to the beam axis. In one embodiment, a second needle indicator is provided, and both a horizontal level and vertical level are permanently affixed to the beam. In another embodiment, the beam includes a centering member for engaging a centerline reference point along the vehicle, and the needle indicator axis passes through the beam axis. A left-side reference point may be quickly compared to a right-side reference point while the centering member remains in engagement with the centerline point on the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patient support apparatus useful during x-raying. The apparatus includes a frame having a graduated scale along the length of at least one side thereof. The frame has means for supporting an x-ray film cartridge shuttle thereon and permitting movement of the x-ray film cartridge shuttle along the length of the frame. The apparatus also includes a rod for positioning the x-ray film cartridge shuttle along the length of the frame. The rod has a graduated scale along the length thereof. The units of the graduated scale of the rod correspond to the units of the graduated scale of the frame.

Abstract: A stepping staff is disclosed which comprises a plurality of sections coupled together in telescoping manner. A sighting target is arranged on the uppermost section. The sections have a plurality of sets of detents with which collars are engaged. The collars enable the sections to be rotated relative to one another to bring a corresponding set of detents on the sections into alignment with one another. The collars have engaging members which locate in detents in the set of detents and enable the sections to be moved relative to one another and to the section by an integral number of distances corresponding to the spacing of the detents in the set of detents by locating the engaging members in appropriate detents in the set of detents.