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Class 33/759 - Specified use


Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Subject matter wherein the measuring means has a special
No. of applications: 27
Last issue date: 04/05/2012


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20120079734ROOFING MEASURING DEVICE
The present invention is a retractable measuring tape with a distal end and a pair of edges and a front clip disposed on the distal end of and a plurality of conspicuous measurement indicia that includes a pair of arrows pointing outward on the edges of the retractable ...
04/05/2012
20120030958PEDIATRICIAN'S EXAMINATION TABLE COVER
A roll of paper dimensioned to cover the surface of an associated medical examination table. Successive axial sections of the free end of the roll are elongated axially. Each axial section includes a plurality of indicia representative of units of length disposed on the...
02/09/2012
20110192046GAME FISH MEASURING DEVICE AND METHODS
A fish measuring device preferably substantially contains or surrounds a fish, and thus calms the fish, and provides a relatively quick measurement of the fish's length. An elongate tube preferably contains a capped end with a visual inspection portion proximate the cap...
08/11/2011
20110179663Stature measuring device and stature measuring method
Disclosed herein are a stature measuring method and a stature measuring device using the method. The method includes securing an anchoring unit, coupled to a main body via a tape, to a building wall, moving the main body to a bottom in a state in which the anchoring uni...
07/28/2011
20110167660Flat lay-out tape
A flat lay-out tape for roofers that eliminates errors and saves time in striking chalk lines for aligning rows of shingles. The flat design allows the tape to lay flush against the roof surface, which facilitates accurate measuring and striking. The lay-out tape preven...
07/14/2011
20100269363WAIST BELT WITH SIZE RULER INDICIA
A measuring device and a method for measuring exercise progress wherein a belt/measuring device with size ruler indicia for a user to measure the circumference of his/her waist, arm or thigh, and can be used to determine the progress of an exercise routine....
10/28/2010
20100095545Chalk drawing device and method
A device for creating a chalk drawing on a surface includes a base adapted to rest on the surface, a housing cover rotatably connected to the base and a direction indicator indicating a rotational position of the housing cover with respect to the base. A tape measure as...
04/22/2010
20100088915Measuring device and keepsake for recording pregnancy measurements and pregnancy experiences
A device and method for: accurately measuring a pregnant abdomen, recording and storing all pregnancy measurements, recording and storing pregnancy milestones and experiences, comparing one or more pregnancies, and creating a pregnancy keepsake. The invention includes a...
04/15/2010
20090318247GOLF BALL PROXIMITY TO HOLE MEASUREMENT
Apparatus for accurately measuring the distance between a golf ball and the hole on a putting green, i.e., for determining proximity, especially in golf competitions to see who can hit their ball onto the green to end up in closest proximity to the hole. An accessory to...
12/24/2009
20090265951REFERENCE CHART APPARATUS
A reference chart apparatus for determining cutting angles of molding strips provides a tape housing containing a pair of tape coils. The top and bottom surfaces of the tape coils are imprinted with cutting guide charts providing miter angle and blade tilt cutting data ...
10/29/2009
20090193675SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY MEASUREMENTS, VIRTUALLY SIMULATING MODELS OF ACTUAL AND TARGET BODY SHAPES, ASCERTAINING GARMENT SIZE FITTING, AND PROCESSING GARMENT ORDERS
Methods and systems are provided for obtaining coordinated body measurements of an individual using a measuring device having a belt with a first scale of measurement indicia and a strip with a second scale of measurement indicia. Also provided are a method and system o...
08/06/2009
20090139106DEVICE FOR CHECKING ACCURACY OF A RIGHT ANGLE
A tape measure has a first scale on one edge of the blade and a second scale on the other edge blade where the second scale is marked in units of length which are equal to the units of the first scale multiplied by the square root of 2. A method to check a right angle m...
06/04/2009
20090049703Construction layout marking device
A construction layout marking device includes a reel housing that uses a reel case to rotatably support a reel hub. A pair of spaced, parallel measuring tapes are secured, at inner ends, to the reel hub and can be coiled inside the reel case by rotation of the reel hub....
02/26/2009
20080307666Measuring Band
A measuring band for marking of centre to centre (C/C) distances, especially in connection with building frameworks, the measuring band at least on one side being provided with information, a number of lines (1, 3, 5) extending transverse to the longitudinal dire...
12/18/2008
20080256811Football down chain set
A football down chain set for monitoring the position of a football. The chain set includes a standard having a pointer attached thereon. The pointer is spaced at a distance from the standard. The pointer gauges a position of the football. Another standard has another p...
10/23/2008
20080235973Measuring Tape Indicating Standard Building Dimensions
According to the innovation there is provided a measuring device of use in building of timber frame buildings comprising: A flexible tape marked with scale markings on at least one face of the tape said scale markings comprising at least one measuring scale; A casing ad...
10/02/2008
20080216337Tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions
A tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions in which graduated measuring marks are printed on the front surface of the ruler blade. Furthermore, a hook is disposed on the end of the ruler blade to provide for pulling out the ruler blade when length measur...
09/11/2008
20080184571Methods, apparatuses, and systems for advertising on a first-down measurement device
Methods, apparatuses, and systems for advertising on a first-down measurement device in an American-style football game are disclosed. An apparatus may include an information display and a sleeve for engaging the information display with a portion of the first-down meas...
08/07/2008
20080134536MEASURING DEVICE
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 correspondi...
06/12/2008
20080022545Measurement making holes apparatus and method
A measurement and marking device has a tape measure body bearing indicia of distance and a plurality of closely set small holes in two parallel lines. Larger holes mark each one inch distance. Because the holes are set in parallel lines, a closer spacing of holes may be...
01/31/2008
20070256314Measured steel fish tape
A steel fish tape that is functional and time- and money-saving. The original wide, flat form of the fish tape allows for imprinted measurements, thereby enabling the measurement imprints to start at one (1) inch and reach up to the length of the fish tape including eve...
11/08/2007
20070124950Measurement marking holes apparatus and method
A measurement and marking device has a tape measure body bearing indicia of distance and a plurality of closely set small holes in two parallel lines. Larger holes mark each one inch distance. Because the holes are set in parallel lines, a closer spacing of holes may be...
06/07/2007
20060185185Tape measure that incorporates a chalk line style marking device
A tape measure that incorporates a marking device for allowing an individual to measure and mark a wide variety of materials in a more efficient and economical manner, and for measuring and marking the beginning point of reference and the measured position point simulta...
08/24/2006
20060096112Construction measuring tape
A construction measuring tape for assisting in correct positioning of construction members including applying a plurality of series of repeating indicia onto one of the upper and lower surfaces of a non-stretch adhesive tape. The indicia include first markers marked at ...
05/11/2006
20060075652Anatomical measuring display apparatus
A method and apparatus is disclosed for calculating cup and band size for a brassiere comprising the steps of obtaining an under-the-bust measurement indicative of band size and a bust measurement indicative of cup size. If the under-the-bust measurement is even, then t...
04/13/2006
20060026856Method for scoring antlers
An elongated, flexible, graduated rule having an adhesive back is applied in appropriate lengths to measure the main beam and other features along the surface of an antler that are considered in a scoring system. The measurement from each of the lengths is read and reco...
02/09/2006
20050166417Tape measure with inside measure indicators
A retractable tape measure wherein the tape is adapted with a set of inside measure distance indicators which factor in the longitudinal external dimension of the housing. The user can take a direct inside measure reading from the tape, without having to add in the dime...
08/04/2005
 
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