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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5774999 | Tree marker An embodiment of a new tree marker is disclosed that endures time by providing a flexible band with a sheath about a first end. The band wraps around a tree, and a second end of the band attaches to the sheath. The band slides within the sheath as the tre... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5768797 | Powered reel-type tape measuring device A powered reel-type tape measuring device that has a reel of flexible metal measuring tape rotatably mounted on a shaft in a housing with measuring indicia on the tape. An electric powered motor is coupled to a flexible drive roller for pulling the tape f... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5724747 | Brick mason's spacing tape A brick mason's spacing tape adapted for use in association with bricks and mortar, the apparatus comprising: a measuring tape formed in a planar configuration with an upper surface having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge including numerical... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5720106 | Height determining system for automatic GPS receiver A tape measurement apparatus is provided for measuring the slope height of a GPS surveying system receiver, with an integral antenna, which is vertically suspended over a ground mark. A tape mounting hook is provided for securing the distal end of a tape ... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5666737 | Template for european style cabinetry The present invention relates to a flexible, adhesive backed, transparent template tape which includes specific metric dimensions to assist in the construction of European style cabinetry. The template tape is dimensionally accurate and can be used for ac... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5655403 | Reversible float for use in a tank gauging system A reversible float assembly includes a float, an elongated flexible member, a first attachment disposed on a first surface of the float body, and a second attachment disposed on a second surface of the float body. The lower end of the elongated flexible m... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5619804 | Anatomical measuring tape with indicator A measuring device having, in one embodiment, two measuring tapes held on separate reels in a housing. The housing has two windows for displaying measurement indicia appearing on each tape. Alternatively, electronic digital displays are used to show the m... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5606803 | Tape measure and fixture An improved carpenter's tape measure is provided, containing a fixture allowing for the easy and precise measurements from corner to corner. The tape measure comprises a tape stored upon a drum within a housing, and further comprises the fixture, which sl... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5588215 | Transportable measurement device for children's clothes An apparatus for measuring apparel, having an elongated member with a surface, a first reference point on the surface and a second marking on said surface such that the distance between said first reference point and the second marking is equal to the dis... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5519943 | Apparatus and method for providing an octagonal shaped object A method and apparatus to aid a craftsman in producing an eight-sided geometrical object, preferably an octagon, from a square object or rectangular object. The apparatus of the invention comprises a rule with a first edge and a first scale along the firs... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5490092 | Vehicle ride height measurement apparatus and method An apparatus and method for determining the vertical distance between a point on a vehicle and a reference line comprises a linear measuring device, a fixture to aid in the taking of linear measurements of the point along two oblique angles, and a compute... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5433014 | Digital tape rule with transmitter A digital tape measure includes a transmitter for transmitting measurements to a remote location. The tape measure includes a housing, a flexible tape having a series of optical markings mounted within the housing, an optical sensor for sensing the optica... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5427383 | Method and apparatus for laying out playing fields A playing field layout device includes an alignment guide having a plurality of lines marked thereon. A stake is inserted in the alignment guide, and a cord has one end attached to the stake. The cord has a plurality of marks thereon. The playing field ma... | 06/27/1995 |
| 5425181 | Tape measure deployment aid This invention pertains to a tape measure deployment aid for measuring roof surfaces. The deployment device described by this invention consists of a roller that rotates freely on an axle which is connected to a yoke and then attached with linkage fastene... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5421100 | Tape measure attachment A tape measurement attachment to facilitate accurate layout of pencil lines at any desired framing multiple is disclosed. The tape measure attachment is adapted to be secured to a tab end portion of a tape measure for the purpose of shortening the tape me... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5414943 | Anatomical measuring tape with indicator A measuring device having two measuring tapes held on separate reels in a housing. The housing has two windows for displaying measurement indicia appearing on each tape. The tapes are spring biased toward the fully wound condition. Each tape has a button ... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5404651 | Clapboard installation layout guide and method A clapboard installation layout guide and method uses an elongate tape having two sets of indicia including a first plurality of "to the weather" indicia spaced apart at intervals approximately equal to the "to the weather" width of the clapboard and a se... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5335421 | Rules Rules, including rulers, yardsticks, measuring tapes and the like which are marked along opposite edges with inch, half-inch, quarter-inch, eighth-inch and sixteenth-inch graduations. One edge having the one-sixteenth inch graduations in a color different... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5333391 | Garden marker apparatus A device to permit marking of edges of a garden and the like is provided employing a flexible retractable tape mounted relative to a housing, wherein the housing is arranged to slidably receive a first flat post along a rear wall of the housing, with a ro... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5280921 | Sporting field layout system A cable used to mark lines on athletic fields having sections of tubing that locate the particular yard line to run chalk lines from one side of the field to the other.... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5251382 | Tape measure for determining the centerpoint of a distance A measuring tape is provided for quick determination of the center of a distance without requiring the calculation of the distance. The measuring tape includes two parallel edges and an ascending measuring scale along each edge printed on the same face of... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5231769 | Tape tip body for accurate roof measurement A measuring tape tip body is described for attachment to a standard semi-rigid automatic-retrieval tape measure. The tape tip body allows the dimensions of a roof to be accurately determined by advancing the semi-rigid tape and tape tip body from the eave... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5230158 | Measuring tape A tape measure for use with roof framing members is disclosed, the tape measure having a true distance scale having true distance indicia indicating feet, inches and fractions of inches, and one or more secondary false distance scales having false distanc... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5228149 | Fastening means and method for shower curtain In a tub - shower environment comprising a tub enclosed on three sides by walls and open on the fourth side, where spray from the shower is intended to be retained within the tub - shower enclosure by a flexible shower curtain suspended from a curtain rod... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5214859 | Sled apparatus for tape measure The leading end of a tape measure can be pushed over an uneven surface such as a shingled roof by coupling a sled or ski to the end of the tape. The sled has a smooth lower surface. A forward end of the sled is upraised so as to present a curved surface t... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5203453 | Golf stance device A golf stance device for locating the feet of a golfer properly with respect to a golf ball. The device is formed of an elongated flat strip of material such as plastic or metal adapted to rest upon the ground and a housed roll-up tape slidably engaged th... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5184407 | Combination tool and tape for measuring circumference of flexible tubing A plier-like tool having a resilient spring normally urging the jaws of the ool in an outward direction. One of the jaws is pivotally attached to one end of a flexible measuring tape that has an offset intermediate its length so that when the tape is wrapp... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5113595 | Dart board positioning device The invention provides a method and a device for positioning a dart board and an associated throwing line (hockey) without reference to the slope of the floor or the verticality of the wall (on which the board is mounted), or on the planarity of either. T... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5113596 | T-square accessory for tape measure A T-square attachment that is designed for use in conjunction with a conventional tape measure. The square is attached to the case of the tape measure in such a way that it forms a right angle with the extended tape, so as to enable a user to mark two par... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5107601 | Mounting template A mounting template 10 is formed from a flexible strip 12 of paper material and has indicia printed or formed on a first face 14 thereof. The indicia defines hole patterns A, B, C and D each of which include circles 18 representing hole locations. A rear ... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5077907 | Pipe measuring apparatus 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) ... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5062215 | Continuous tape measure 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 measurem... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5056234 | Roofing tile course marking device 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 e... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5042613 | Safety tracer for fire fighters A light, compact safety tracer carried by fire fighters comprising a novel attaching means for attaching an elongated cord to an object outside or at the entrance of a burning house or at the entrance to a room before a fire fighter conducts searching. As... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5033202 | Height gauge 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 conta... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5012590 | Disposable layout tape 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 bac... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5010656 | Therapeutic apparatus 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 treatme... | 04/30/1991 |
| 4989341 | Retractable football yardage measuring apparatus 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-throu... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4977524 | Electronic measuring gauge and apparatus for accurate vehicle stance diagnosis and guidance in effecting wheel alignment 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 floo... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4976037 | Marking and cutting device 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 ... | 12/11/1990 |
