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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 6889444 | Antler scoring system An antler scoring system for enabling efficient and accurate measurement of antlers. The antler scoring system includes a housing, a wheel member rotatably attached to the housing, a central processing unit within the housing in communication with the wheel member, ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6880260 | Device and method for making precise measurements and cuts with a measuring tape A measuring tape 50 for making precision measurements with the use of one hand comprising a precision unit is disclosed. The precision unit has a back surface, a side surface, a bottom surface, which is constructed from clear or see through material and inclu... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6868619 | Tennis net center strap for measuring and holding net at certain height A tennis net strap that both measures and holds center of tennis net at regulation height above court is described. Strap is of minimally stretching material and employs cam buckle with preferably a short secondary strap with hook-and-loop material as back up securi... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6868571 | Memo recorder/tape measuring module A selectively detachable measuring and recording module for use with a hand tool including a module housing configured to be assembled to the hand tool, a measuring device coupled to the module housing, and a sound recording and playback device disposed within the m... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6826845 | Marking tape measure A marking device for making layout marks on surfaces such as boards, panels, or walls including a tape measure with a plurality of holes disposed along its length is disclosed. The device also contains a reel for dispensing a chalk line wherein the chalk line is pos... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6807747 | Structure tape rule housing An improved structure tape rule housing, the tape rule housing comprised of a left case half and a right case half having a soft rubber pad around their top edges and bottom edges to thereby increase grasping friction and utilization comfort, enabling rule housing v... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6789329 | Combination retractable tape measure/chalk line device A combination retractable tape measure/chalk line device for incorporating both a taper measure and a chalk line in one unit. The combination retractable tape measure a chalk line device includes a housing having front and side walls, and also having an intermediate... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6694622 | Combination measuring, marking and cutting tool A combination measuring, marking and cutting tool comprising a housing, a measuring tape extendable from the housing, a ferrule attached to the free end of the measuring tape, an aperture formed in the ferrule, and a T-shaped pivot tab secured to the hous... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6688010 | System for determining the height of a geodetic tool The invention relates to a system for determining the height of a tripod-mounted geodetic tool using a reference area. Said system comprises a spacer element (20) to be mounted on the tripod (25) and means (2) for linear measurement which are to be applie... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6662463 | Tape rule with a tape of enhanced stiffness The transverse cross section of a tape is cambered into V shape. The tape is 27 mm wide, 0.11 mm thick, and cambered at a height of 6.75 mm at its both ends so as to ensure sufficient stiffness when being pulled up to 10.5 feet from the tape rule housing.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6658756 | Magnetic tape and storage means A magnetic tape and storage means for securely positioning the measuring tape on metal surfaces during measurements. The magnetic tape and storage means includes a measuring tape having a bottom side and back side and further having a clip member attached... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6658755 | Measuring device, and method for programming a soft feature key of an electronic device A measuring device having a tape for taking angle and length measurements, tnd capable of providing a user discernible indication of the angular orientation of its tape relative in any given extended measuring state relative to a predetermined orientation... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6651355 | Range finder for bow hunter A device for determining the range/height of distant objects using the triangulation method. The device includes a palm-sized housing having merely four main components; (1) a retractable tape measure; (2) a sighting slot; (3) a pendulum and (4) a calibra... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6640456 | Level with attachments A level having a frame with a reference surface and a level sensor secured to the frame. The level includes one or more attachment devices that are detachably secured to the level. The one or more attachment devices may include a torpedo level, a second l... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6612046 | Marking device A marking device is used with a measuring tape extendable from a coiled position to mark a desired distance measured by the tape. The marking device includes an actuation member and a marker holder. The actuation member has an exterior portion for manual ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6609309 | Device for measuring the length of linear movement A device for measuring the length of a linear movement using a rotary potentiometer improves measuring accuracy, measurement deterioration for a long-period usage and miniaturization. The device in includes a regular winding mechanism, forming a single la... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6598311 | Tape measure and accessories A tape measure case with coiled measuring tape therein having a miniature builders square provided along one side wall, having a magnifying lens to magnify the numbers and markings on the measuring tape, having a rearwardly extending positioning member wi... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6581296 | Tape measure with laser beam A tape measure with laser beam (10) comprises a case (12), a laser device (70) carried in the case and capable of transmitting a laser beam therefrom, and a roll (24) of measuring tape (25) supported in the case. The measuring tape roll is disposed to be ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6578274 | Construction layout block Construction layout block can be provided with a triangularly shaped body with a triangular bottom; a base wall and two side walls extending up from the bottom; base wall junctures formed about intersections of the base wall and the side walls, and an ape... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6571487 | Combination tape measure, square and framing tool A combination tape measure, square and framing tool comprises a substantially rectangular housing having dimensions of about 3 by 31/2 by 11/2 inches and a retractable tape measure. The housing has a front face, a back face and a top face. A first lip ext... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6546644 | Tape measure endpiece An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used ... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6530180 | Framing layout template The present invention provides devices for positioning frame members for fabricating a wood frame. Each device includes an elongated flexible member and wood blocks that are removably attached to the flexible member. The length of the wood blocks equals t... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6526673 | Winged measuring tape An otherwise conventional measuring tape which typically includes a six-faced housing or casing with a flexible and spring biased measuring tape spirally wound therein, is provided with a pair of straight wings. Each wing is pivoted at one end thereof to ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6473984 | Planogram measuring device A method of positioning a product on a display. The method including the steps of defining an indicia row associated with the display, defining an indicia column associated with the display, providing a product coordinates set specifying an intended posit... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6457252 | Measuring tape with magnetic fastener and associated pouch A measuring apparatus is disclosed which is used for measuring distances in a convenient and efficient manner. The measuring apparatus includes a measuring tape having a front face and a rear face defining a housing. A magnet is connected to one of the fa... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6442863 | Tape measure endpiece An endpiece for attachment at the end of a tape measure tape. A cross curvature tape measure supports its own weight when it is extended horizontally and is held in an upright position. A perpendicular hook at the end of the tape measure tape can be used ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6434854 | Integrated marker and tape measure An integrated marker and tape measure (20) which include a flexible tape and recoil assembly (24) and a marking mechanism (40). A desired tape dimension is aligned with a fixed indicator on the housing and a mark is made at the indicator on a surface bein... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6430819 | Sport measuring apparatus A measuring apparatus for identifying the boundaries and indicia of a basketball court or street hockey rink, respectively. In a first embodiment, the measuring apparatus comprises the combination of an elongate measuring strip and the casing for containi... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6393710 | Combination tape measure and straight edge apparatus A combination tape measure and straight edge apparatus includes a first straight edge segment which includes an outer edge and an inner edge which includes first hinge members. A tape measure assembly support unit includes second hinge members that engage... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6286224 | Transportable clothing measuring templates A portable measuring device for comparing the size of a body to an article of clothing. The invention comprises a measuring tape having either absolute or relative measurements imprinted thereon. The circumference of a body location is measured and a dime... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6226885 | Measuring jig A measuring jig preferably comprising an end engaging member for engaging a mitered end of a work piece, a mechanism for retaining a distal end of a measuring device adjacent to a reference point on a work piece, and member for retaining a measuring devic... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6223443 | Pattern developing tool A pattern developing tool comprising an axial pilot, pivotal bracket, and marker holder used with a retractable tape measure having a tab affixed to the zero end thereof a measured scale retractively coiled within a housing disposing a belt clip and means... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6209213 | Multi-purpose measuring tool A multi-purpose measuring tool has an elongate base and arm pivotally connected at rounded ends thereof in an angularly variable relation to perform multiple functions, including measuring inclines, measuring corner angles, measuring distances, use as a s... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6173505 | Measurement and marking tool A measurement and marking tool comprising a horizontal member having attachment means for securing a tape measure thereto, and a vertical member emanating from and arranged perpendicularly to the horizontal member. The tool is especially useful in measuri... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6158138 | Measuring tape pencil sharpener combination A measuring tape pencil sharpener combination is provided including a housing. A measuring tape is coiled within an interior space of the housing with a free end extending from the housing. A lid defines a compartment and is pivotally coupled to the housi... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6108926 | Tape measure with chalk line, pencil sharpener, friction position holder and stud holder A retractable tape measure of basically conventional design is provided and includes a tape spool hub projecting slightly outwardly of one side of the tape measure housing. A conventional blade-type belt clip includes a free end portion which overlies the... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6094403 | Combined wrist watch and measuring tape A wrist watch is detachably combined with a measuring tape mounted in a casing of light weight materials.... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6082019 | Construction aid for determining length and angle of stair railings 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... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6073983 | Magnetic remote-retrieval device A device (20) for the retrieval of a ferromagnetic object (22) from a remote area is provided. The device (20) contains a retractable tape measure (24) and a magnetic gripping head (26). The tape measure (24) has a blade (30) with a first end (64), an opp... | 06/13/2000 |
