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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7168182 | Angle tape The invention is a rotatable attachment for a conventional tape measure. The attachment can be used to measure angles. This attachment increases the utility of the tape measure, allowing both angle measurement and distance measurement with one device. ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165339 | Measuring apparatus with tape measure and pendulum for plumbing A measuring apparatus comprises a handle 22 having a tape-holder 26′ and pendulum 24 attached thereto such that a measuring tape 30 can extend to a variable extent sideways out of the tape-holder with the pendulum hanging vertically dow... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7165338 | Measuring apparatus for mitre saws, cut-off saws, and the like, and method of use An apparatus and method for measuring an item to be cut on a saw. The apparatus includes a backstop attached to a support surface, a first measuring means attached to the backstop for providing a lateral measurement of distance from a cutting means, a second measuri... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162805 | Measuring and marking guide tool A unitary guide tool that provides a guide for measuring and marking a work piece when moved along an edge thereof, the guide tool being in the form of a generally rectangular offset or stepped bar of material having a thicker section forming a stepped side for enga... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7146743 | Length measuring instrument A length measuring instrument capable of measuring, displaying and recording the length around a part being measured by applying a measuring belt tightly to that part and operating the instrument by single hand. A rotary shaft disposed in a housing is provided with ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134214 | Illuminated ruler An illuminated ruler including a light transmissive bar having opposed ends. An opaque film bearing printed indicia in the form of ruled markings is affixed to the bottom of the light transmissive bar. A light-emitting diode is embedded within the light transmissive... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131215 | Tape measure having finger protection function Disclosed herein is a tape measure which has at least one roller provided in the front surface of a housing, thus protecting the fingers of a user. The tape measure of the present invention includes a housing, a circumferential outer surface of which is covered with... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124515 | Magnetic tip for tape measure and method of use A measuring device including a mechanism for measuring such as a tape measure, the mechanism for measuring having a end hook; and a mechanism for selectively securing, such as a magnet, the tape to an object, such as a pipe, the mechanism for selective securing bein... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7107699 | Workpiece size alignment device A workpiece size alignment device includes a rail set including a plurality of guide rails each having a top face formed with an elongated guide channel extended longitudinally, and a ruler set mounted on the rail set and including a plurality of rulers each removab... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7103988 | Digital measuring instrument having flexible measuring line An electronic measuring instrument includes a housing, a storage spool rotatably mounted to the housing, and a thin, flexible line provided on the storage spool and extendible from the housing for measuring distances. The storage spool is rotatable in a first direct... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100300 | Tape measures with impact protection A tape measure is disclosed which has a spooled measuring blade mounted via a rotatable connection within a casing (100). The tape measure has impact-protection components. These components may be resilient means (46, 60, 62, 82, 108) arranged between ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7089679 | Measuring apparatus and method therefor An apparatus for measuring linear distances comprising a wheel to be rolled along a surface to be measured, wherein the wheel comprises a plurality of incremental line markers to facilitate measurement of selected intervals, and wherein the wheel is maintained withi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7076879 | Stabilizer jig for distance measuring laser A stabilizer jig for holding a distance measuring laser for determining distances measured along an angle. When an escalator is being installed in a construction site, the jig may be used to make difficult distance measurements between floors to ascertain that the c... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7076885 | Magnetic tool and tool holder with cam release A tool and tool holder with a permanent magnet mounted upon one and a magnetically permeable keeper on the other are provided with respective camming surfaces which are cooperatively engaged when the tool is rotated, breaking the magnetic attraction between opposing... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7065895 | Illuminated tape measure An illuminated tape measure comprises a housing with an illuminable tape positioned in the housing. The illuminable tape is marked with a plurality of regularly spaced markings that form a linear measuring scale so the tape may be used as a measuring tape. The illum... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7065889 | Tool and a method for assessing an indicator mark position A tool for assessing the position of an indicator mark disposed on a seat of a vehicle. The tool includes an arm adapted to contact an anchorage and a plurality of lasers adapted to project a set of beams toward the seat. The set of beams define an area indicative o... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7062859 | Measuring and layout device A measuring and layout device having a stationary member having a flat surface adapted to be marked on and an angle and distance device rotatably coupled to the stationary member. The angle and distance device includes a longitudinally and laterally rigid extendable... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055261 | Versatile measurement device for three dimensions A ruler specifically designed to measure locations in three dimensions. The device contains a flat base upon which the device rotates and pivots along a horizontal plane. The measuring tape also can be projected out of its holder at a range of angles in a third dime... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7047659 | Multi-task promotional apparatus A promotional apparatus includes a housing having first and second openings and an elongated slot formed therein. A first measuring tape is disposed within the housing, and is retractably extendable from the housing via the first opening. A second measuring tape is ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7024791 | Tape measure with laser beam A tape measure includes a housing, a rule blade coilable within the housing, and a light plane generator disposed on the housing. The light plane generator may include a laser source for emitting a laser beam and a line lens in the path of the laser beam for convert... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020978 | Adjustable position tool guide An adjustable position tool guide is disclosed for performing operations with tools on a work piece at an accurate distance and orientation with respect to edges or other features of the work piece in a highly convenient manner. The tool guide includes a base for po... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7007882 | Retractable badge reel with billboard display A retractable badge reel with a billboard designed to display a logo, such that unadorned badge reels can be manufactured separately from the billboards that contain the logos. The billboard is optionally removable, allowing the logo being displayed to be changed wi... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7003895 | Tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly A tape measure having a self-powered reel assembly and a housing for receiving the self-powered, reel assembly. The self-powered, reel assembly includes: a primary spool having a measuring tape wound upon the primary spool; a secondary biased spool assembly; and a c... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6990745 | Trailer hitch alignment system A trailer hitch alignment system for efficiently connecting a trailer to a vehicle. The trailer hitch alignment system includes a housing structure with a measuring member extendable from the housing structure, a securing member for securing the housing structure to... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6978551 | Picture hanging device A picture hanging device has a body, at least one marking element extending from one side of the body for marking a wall and the like, the body having at least one flexible portion which is of one piece with a remaining portion of the body, the marking element being... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976318 | Tape measure An improved retractable tape measure has, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the features of a standard measure, including a housing with front and rear sides, a boundary edge and a tape opening, a retractable measuring tape positioned wit... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6962002 | Multi-tape measuring tool A multi-tape measuring tool has a recoil-type tape measure and a removable ruler-type measure stored in a single housing. Conventionally, a user, such as an architect or an engineer, would have to carry one retractable tape measure along with a separate smaller rule... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6959499 | Device and method for measuring the length of a fish A compact and portable measuring device that is quickly and easily attachable to a fish holding device, at an end of the fish, and provides a visually readable scale, which can be used to easily identify the length of the fish and can later be read in a photograph o... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6959633 | Cutting system A cutting system for accurately cutting a notch in a piece of lineal to permit sharp bending of the lineal, permitting the lineal to be placed about the perimeter of picture or similar structure is disclosed. The cutting system includes a handle for driving a cuttin... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6959500 | Strengthened blade tape measure A strengthened blade tape measure includes a tape casing, a retraction unit, and a ruler blade, having an inner end attached to the retraction unit and an outer end stopped at a guiding opening of the tape casing, adapted to slidably fold between a storage position ... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6957961 | Manikin having a bio-simulating material and a method of making the same A manikin system is provided for testing product safety, and a method of making the manikin system is also provided. The manikin system includes a trunk portion and a plurality of body portions. The plurality of body portions includes a neck portion detachably conne... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6951061 | Right perspective drawing tool The Right Perspective Drawing Tool invention consist of a typical tape measure with a housing enclosing a retractable coiled tape, tape tip, and locking mechanism with a suction cup attached to the bottom of the unit. The domed-top of the suction cup is inside the h... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6948258 | Device for measuring the internal diameter of a pipe A device being used for measuring the internal diameter of a pipe, which including a tape mounted into a flat elongated body having holes to allow a string to be pulled out of the flat elongated body. The tape includes hole at a first end for connecting a first end ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6941672 | Tape measure that incorporates a wheeled marking device for applying a marking indicia 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 sim... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935045 | Extendible tape measure finger guard and marking assist A device for attachment to a retractable tape measure is provided which functions as a finger guard and a measurement index either fixed or moveably attached to the tape storage case or measurement tape. A measurement index or scoring feature is provided to insure a... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6928744 | Measuring device A length measuring device. The device comprises a length measuring portion and a measuring portion housing. Measurement recording means is provided on at least a portion of the housing surface. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6928029 | Combination tape measure and range finder A measuring apparatus includes a housing with a retractable tape, a waveform range finder, and a laser pointer disposed within the housing. The retractable tape includes indicia corresponding to a distance. A save button is further disposed on the housing, wherein u... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6912799 | Marking and scoring guide A guide for assisting in marking a measurement and/or scoring a sheet of drywall, paneling or other planar building material has a bore for receiving a pencil or other marker and has a slot for receiving a scoring blade therethrough. The guide may have a support for... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910280 | Tape measure that incorporates a 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 sim... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905275 | Pen card An apparatus for a housing 12 having a longitudinal slot 38 passing therethrough communicating with a housing cavity that has a spool 32 positioned therein with flexible sheet material 24 wound on the spool which is extendable and retract... | 06/14/2005 |
