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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8117760 | Wall mounting and alignment device A device for preparing to mount a wall fixture includes a main base having opposed first and second ends and a first auxiliary base having a substantially similar configuration. The first auxiliary base is coupled to the main base and movable between a closed config... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7350306 | Easy stairs Easy Stairs is an L-shaped device having a diagonal sliding rod attached to the two sides. Connectors with locking devices allow the diagonal rod to firmly affix to the sides at various locations. To use Easy Stairs, a user adjusts the diagonal rod along the edge of... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7254855 | Multi-purpose hand tool and scribing apparatus utilizing multi-purpose hand tool A multi-purpose hand tool has a first member having a first portion and a second portion. A second portion member is slidably and pivotally coupled to the second portion of the first member. A coupling assembly pivotally couples the second member to the second porti... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7171757 | Folding ruler A folding ruler is provided. One embodiment of the folding ruler includes a first panel, a second panel, a hinge and a stiffening member. The first and second panels are interconnected end to end by the hinge so that the ruler can move between a folded state wherein... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7111408 | Folding rule A folding rule includes a plurality of segments having length indicating indicia thereon, including a plurality of intermediate segments having a length to thickness ratio in the range of 40:1 to 60:1; the segments pivotally connected together and pivotally moveable... | 09/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7103983 | Multiple component and interactive growth chart and method A multiple component, interactive growth chart assembled from a plurality of growth chart components. The individual components are preferably building block type, and have means for coupling one component on top of another. The components have a disclosed height, s... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7076881 | Device for measuring and teaching scales of units A teaching device for teaching students different scales of measure and aiding in the taking of accurate measurements by users of the device includes a first face that is marked with standard units of measure such as feet, inches, and fractions of inches. Each scale... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7062862 | Retractable rule A retractable rule assembly including a housing and reel rotatably mounted in the housing and having an elongated blade formed from ribbons of metal. One end of the blade is connected to the reel and extends from a position tangential to the reel outwardly through a... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6964111 | Folding drywall square A drywall square having a straight long arm of at least forty-eight inches. The long arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the long arm is segmented into a plurality of sections between those ends. A straight short arm intersects the long arm. A first hinged... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6964110 | Ruler A distance measuring tool including a plurality of substantially flat unit members each having ears at opposite ends of opposing sides and measurement marks along a side extending between the opposing sides, with pivot members pivotably secured between the ears at o... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6941605 | Multi-purpose hand tool and scribing apparatus utilizing multi-purpose hand tool A multi-purpose hand tool has a first member having opposite main surfaces and an elongated slot extending through the the main surfaces. A second member is slidably and pivotally coupled to one of the main surfaces of the first member. The second member has opposit... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935037 | Tile contour tool An apparatus for tracing a contour onto a tile prior to cutting the tile includes a base member having a first longitudinal slot and a retaining lip disposed at one end thereof. A first extension member includes a second longitudinal slot and is pivotally attached t... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6904941 | Helically formed cylinder of varying length and diameter A variable diameter cylinder made from a sheet having first and second edges that are opposite to each other and that slideably connect with each other to form a helical joint of a cylinder such that sliding the edges of the sheet along the joint varies a diameter a... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6145210 | Accessorized collapsible multiscale The accessorized collapsible multiscale comprises a plurality of elongate slats which are joined together along elongate edges thereof, each slat including at least one graduated scale thereon, the multiscale being collapsible by folding together of adjac... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6061920 | Measuring device for topographical maps A transparent measuring device for topographical maps is graduated for converting a particular map scale in units of yards and/or fractions of a mile. The measuring device has a substantially rectangular body having a first, second and third top face, a f... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6003235 | Folding collapsible body-height measuring gauge A folding collapsible body-height measuring gauge including: a scale having a plurality of scale elements pivotably connected with one another in a series, each scale element having a coupling block at one end and a coupling open chamber at an opposite en... | 12/21/1999 |
| 4987685 | Foldable accounting guide A guide having a unique folding construction which enables the guide to have all of its components oriented in a straight line condition or enabling the end components to be oriented in perpendicular relation through a novel hinge structure at the junctur... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4955141 | Adjustable pivot angle square invention An reversible adjustable pivot angle square (10) comprising a a base blade (20) that contains a reversible level and plumb means (62) rotatably connected to a perpendicular travel blade (22) that contains a reversible level and plumb means (64) in an arra... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4916822 | Angle and distance measuring instrument An angle measuring instrument provides two straight arms connected at one end for relative pivotal movement. A telescoping assembly includes two elongated telescoping members each providing a free end. The free end of one telescoping member is pivotally c... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4566200 | Long rulers A folding extension ruler is provided and consists of a device for extending each arm of the ruler to twice its length from middle of the arm, a device for locking each arm in its fully extended position and appropriate measuring indicia located on each a... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4565012 | Marking and measuring instrument A flexible marking and measuring instrument which can be folded or rolled as may be desired or convenient comprising a plurality of preferably elongated, rectangular, flat, thin members parallel one with another and sequentially flexibly connected one to ... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4524527 | Combination level system for a thin rule A combination of bi-directional levels is provided as an integral part of the projecting terminal section of a very thin rule. Assembly within the rule section is accomplished by means of over-sized apertures to receive centrally disposed therein fluid le... | 06/25/1985 |
| 4426790 | Folding ruler accessory An accessory is adapted to be attached to a foldable ruler to enhance the use of a foldable ruler in measuring the distance between two spaced-apart surfaces or elements. The accessory enhances accurate measurement and facilitates precise reading of such ... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4423554 | Insulation depth gauge An insulation depth gauge for measurement of insulation depths within an attic at remote locations has a handle for extending linear measuring means to remote locations and indicia to indicate the depth of insulation at that location.... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4203227 | Telescopic straight edge A straight edge for use in construction formed of a plurality of members joined by hinges to an end member fitted with a slidable section mounted by a dovetail groove and tongue. The butt sections of each member are fitted with a magnet at each hinge join... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4194295 | Level and angle attachment for a carpenter's folding ruler An attachment for a carpenter's folding ruler has an elongated body with a longitudinal slot. The slot is dimensioned to accept the ruler and the ends of the body have flat sections against which part of the ruler can be folded to form certain angles. One... | 03/25/1980 |
| 4118868 | Child height gauge A child height measuring and data recording device comprises generally planar rigid panels having transverse pins at their ends for snapping into slots in connectors which articulate the sections for folding and unfolding. One panel is fastened to a wall ... | 10/10/1978 |
| 3934351 | Foldable measuring stick A first embodiment of foldable measuring stick which is composed of three separate members, the intermediate member having a hollow chamber, an elastic means located within said hollow chamber and interconnected on opposite ends to the other members, the ... | 01/27/1976 |
