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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6497050 | Tape measure apparatus which can be used as a marking gauge and/or compass 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... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6470588 | Lawn mower reel assembly measuring system 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 ta... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6470582 | Apparatus and method of drawing a line perpendicular to a reference line 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 o... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6470589 | Pick-up power return tape 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 ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6467180 | Measuring tape for determining bra size 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... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6460262 | Locking cuff sizer and method for measuring girth of a body passage 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 passa... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6453575 | Manual/auto dual-mode reversible measuring tape 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 sh... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6415525 | Measuring article and method for sizing compression garments 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 ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6405450 | Graduated sole-tape for fitting iron-type golf clubs and method of using same 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 ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6397487 | Construction tape 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 "greate... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6363622 | Multipurpose retractable tape measure 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, retractab... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6357133 | Flexible rule rewinding device 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 effor... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6272761 | Tape measure for bra sizing 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... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6253456 | Basketball court layout device and method 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 interconnecte... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6217077 | Scoring system for horned and antlered game animals 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 us... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6212787 | Tape measuring device 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 t... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6178655 | Marking attachment for measuring system 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 predetermine... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6178652 | Measuring apparatus 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 generall... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6145215 | Container space indicating tape and method 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 substrat... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6105271 | Arrangement for accommodating a scale in a positive engagement 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 arran... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6098303 | Variable angle squaring accessory for tape measures 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 measur... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6082018 | Pre-marked makeready tape 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 pa... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6079780 | Seating height indicator for car seat 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 struc... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6073359 | Height measuring device 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 me... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6070338 | Device for measuring and cutting sheetrock A device for measuring and cutting sheetrock comprising an edge guide which has a smooth surface slidable along the edge of a piece of sheetrock, and a wide tape measure readable in both directions and having a tab against which a knife blade can be place... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6067722 | Marking tape A marking tape having a plain paper body. The body is dimensionally stable and rippable, with the paper being flexible, but stiff enough to retain a fold therein. The tape has a first surface with a plurality of relative measurement markings and a second ... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6044572 | Pipe ruler An apparatus is provided for determining a type of insulation for a first pipe and a second pipe having a first predetermined cross-sectional wall thickness a second predetermined cross-sectional wall thickness, respectively. The apparatus includes a rule... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6036133 | Recoiling string line apparatus An apparatus (11) for aligning and positioning a mason's string (13) is provided which comprises a pair of line blocks (11). A housing (15) for the line blocks (11) is provided containing a spring-loaded (29) reel assembly (25) around which the string (13... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6016609 | Eze glide fish tape reel assembly A fish tape reel and reversible lead device which includes a pistol-grip configuration which is ergonomically designed for ease, safety and convenience in pushing or pulling fish tape through conduit by utilizing only one hand. The reel comprises a counte... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6012228 | Color coded football yardage measuring sleeve A new color coded football yardage measuring sleeve for showing an exact distance a football team must move to achieve a first down when measuring chains are brought onto a football field. The inventive device includes a cylindrical sleeve portion having ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5996240 | Gauge for recording a person's growth A gauge for measuring and recording a child's growth comprises a housing, a ribbon, and a foot plate. One end of the ribbon is attached to a shaft in a housing chamber by a first pin that passes through a ribbon first loop and through the shaft. The other... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5953826 | Marking tape A marking tape having a plain paper body. The body is dimensionally stable and rippable, with the paper being flexible, but stiff enough to retain a fold therein. The tape has a first surface with a plurality of relative measurement markings and a second ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5950321 | Adhesive tape measurement for lap-siding building construction An adhesive tape (20) includes a plurality of marks (30-36) that facilitate the installation of lap-siding members (120, 122, 128, 132, 134) on a building (100). The tape is adhered to a wall (104, 106) in a vertical orientation, and the lap siding member... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5928095 | Court boundary tape and measuring apparatus therefor A kit for forming a court upon a generally planar playing surface. In a first embodiment, the kit comprises a plurality of pieces of tapes adhesively attachable to the playing surface wherein each tape of the plurality of tape is sized and configured to c... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5920998 | Fitting device for articles of clothing A new tape measure system and a new combination collar-and-tape measuring tool, actually worn by the user, is described. The collar-and-tape measuring tool allows for adjustments to the fitting that befits individual preferences and natural fit selection.... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5913586 | Tape measure 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 calcu... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5894677 | Measuring device A measuring tape for measuring the distance between a first point and a second point. The tape has a flexible elongated blade with a tab fixed to free end of the blade for temporarily and removably hooking the free end of the blade to the first point. The... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5842284 | Tape measure with finger grip and finger guard guide 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... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5815940 | Take-out meter for use in association with a conventional retractable measuring tape A take-out meter for attachment to a conventional metal retractable tape measure permitting use of the tape measure with architectural/engineering drawing measurements without the need for repetitive subtractions of fittings measurements.... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5813132 | Height measuring device A device that is simply pulled down to touch the head of a child to quickly and accurately determine their height, employs a special extendable and retractable measuring tape that is wall mounted at a specific height over the floor and stays up and out of... | 09/29/1998 |
