Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
033759000 | Specified use | 18 |
20080216337 | Tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions - A tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions in which graduated measuring marks are printed on the front surface of the ruler blade. Furthermore, a hook is disposed on the end of the ruler blade to provide for pulling out the ruler blade when length measurements are taken by the user. The back surface of the ruler blade has identifying patterns, graduated lines, measurement unit numerals, and written explanation areas printed at a quantity of specific relative positions. The measurement positions of the graduated lines and the graduated measuring marks on the front surface are aligned and also respectively collocated with matching identifying patterns and written explanation areas, in which are printed simple character-based explanations. As such, the present invention is a tape rule structure that provides for rapid and accurate pattern indication and measurement position. | 09-11-2008 |
20080235973 | Measuring Tape Indicating Standard Building Dimensions - According to the innovation there is provided a measuring device of use in building of timber frame buildings comprising: A flexible tape marked with scale markings on at least one face of the tape said scale markings comprising at least one measuring scale; A casing adapted for storage of the tape in spirally wound manner and for permitting external exposure of an unwound portion of the tape; and Retracting means for withdrawing the tape into the casing; Where in the tape is marked on at least one face with bands that—(a) extend substantially across the width of the tape between opposing edges thereof; (b) are of a colour that contrasts with a colour of the said face of the tape away from said bands; and (c) are regularly spaced along at least a part of the length of the tape at a centre-to-centre spacing of 450 mm. ‘Scale markings’ here are intended to be taken as comprising both marks placed at spaced intervals and numerals indicating length from an end of (or other point along) the tape. | 10-02-2008 |
20080307666 | Measuring Band - A measuring band for marking of centre to centre (C/C) distances, especially in connection with building frameworks, the measuring band at least on one side being provided with information, a number of lines ( | 12-18-2008 |
20090193675 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY MEASUREMENTS, VIRTUALLY SIMULATING MODELS OF ACTUAL AND TARGET BODY SHAPES, ASCERTAINING GARMENT SIZE FITTING, AND PROCESSING GARMENT ORDERS - Methods and systems are provided for obtaining coordinated body measurements of an individual using a measuring device having a belt with a first scale of measurement indicia and a strip with a second scale of measurement indicia. Also provided are a method and system of virtually rendering a simulated model of an actual body shape and a target body shape of an individual. Methods and systems of size fitting garments and processing garment orders are also provided. | 08-06-2009 |
20090265951 | REFERENCE CHART APPARATUS - A reference chart apparatus for determining cutting angles of molding strips provides a tape housing containing a pair of tape coils. The top and bottom surfaces of the tape coils are imprinted with cutting guide charts providing miter angle and blade tilt cutting data for corner angles between zero and at least 180°. In addition, the housing defines three angled cutouts measuring 52°, 45°, and 38° respectively, for determining the slope angle of a given piece of molding. Each one of the cutouts is preferably colored with a unique reference color corresponding to an appropriate cutting guide chart sharing the same reference color. A housing clamp is also provided for removably engaging the housing, allowing the housing to be stored and used in a readily accessible area, such as on a miter saw. | 10-29-2009 |
20100088915 | Measuring device and keepsake for recording pregnancy measurements and pregnancy experiences - A device and method for: accurately measuring a pregnant abdomen, recording and storing all pregnancy measurements, recording and storing pregnancy milestones and experiences, comparing one or more pregnancies, and creating a pregnancy keepsake. The invention includes a 1st side and 2nd side both comprising: a pliable strip; a measuring scale; a week's pregnant scale; a marking surface; a start clasp; and an end clasp. The invention permits an accurate measurement of both fundal height and pregnant abdominal circumference. The invention also accepts written documentation for marking all pregnancy measurements and pregnancy experiences. Additionally, a plurality of labels and pregnancy themed markers are provided for attachment to the invention in order to mark the current pregnancy measurements and pregnancy experiences. | 04-15-2010 |
20100269363 | WAIST BELT WITH SIZE RULER INDICIA - A measuring device and a method for measuring exercise progress wherein a belt/measuring device with size ruler indicia for a user to measure the circumference of his/her waist, arm or thigh, and can be used to determine the progress of an exercise routine. | 10-28-2010 |
20110167660 | Flat lay-out tape - A flat lay-out tape for roofers that eliminates errors and saves time in striking chalk lines for aligning rows of shingles. The flat design allows the tape to lay flush against the roof surface, which facilitates accurate measuring and striking. The lay-out tape prevents errors by providing simple, easy to follow row indicators on the tape. In the preferred embodiment, row indicators for architectural shingles are provided. In operation, a nose hook at the end of a lay-out tape is hooked over the drip edge of a roof and the tape is extended over the apex of the roof. The nose hook has a shape that is complementary to that of the drip edge and the hook resists becoming unattached from the edge even when pulled straight up. The same operation is done with a second lay-out tape, near the opposite side edge of the roof. A chalk line is then stretched across the two tapes, and chalk lines are struck between corresponding indicators of the two lay-out tapes. The present invention eliminates the need for manually markings on the roof, and prevents the tape from becoming prematurely unattached to the edge of the roof. | 07-14-2011 |
20110179663 | Stature measuring device and stature measuring method - Disclosed herein are a stature measuring method and a stature measuring device using the method. The method includes securing an anchoring unit, coupled to a main body via a tape, to a building wall, moving the main body to a bottom in a state in which the anchoring unit is secured to the building wall, inputting a reference point setting signal in a state in which the main body comes into contact with the bottom, and moving the main body from the bottom to a position above an examinee's head, and measuring a distance from a point where the reference point setting signal is input to a point where the main body is moved above the examinee's head, thus determining the examinee's stature. | 07-28-2011 |
20110192046 | GAME FISH MEASURING DEVICE AND METHODS - A fish measuring device preferably substantially contains or surrounds a fish, and thus calms the fish, and provides a relatively quick measurement of the fish's length. An elongate tube preferably contains a capped end with a visual inspection portion proximate the capped end. A cut out distal from the capped end preferably includes a primary length indicator. When a fish is measured, the user places the fish in the tube, preferably under water, with the tube partially filled with water, or with the tube previously wetted. The user visually confirms the nose of the fish touches the capped end and reaches through the cut out distal from the capped end to squeeze the tail fins of the fish together. The user compares the position of the squeezed tail fins against the primary length indicator, preferably to determine whether the fish is shorter than, or at least meets, a legal length limit. | 08-11-2011 |
20120079734 | ROOFING MEASURING DEVICE - The present invention is a retractable measuring tape with a distal end and a pair of edges and a front clip disposed on the distal end of and a plurality of conspicuous measurement indicia that includes a pair of arrows pointing outward on the edges of the retractable measuring tape to indicate where to place and produce a chalk line utilized by a roofing professional. The device also includes a metal square-shaped casing with a front portion that houses the retractable measuring tape and a retraction spring that retracts the retractable measuring tape and a lock button that is disposed on the front portion of the casing that is integral to the retraction spring. The arrows are an alternating pair of solid arrows and a pair of duel arrows and can also be black or red to provide additional conspicuousness. | 04-05-2012 |
20120324751 | FISH MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A fish measurement device is disclosed formed as an elongated rectangular substrate with ruler type markings for measuring the length of a fish. An important aspect of the invention is that the substrate is formed from a flexible resilient material that allows the device to folded or rolled up into a relatively compact volume. Another important aspect of the invention is that it includes one or more bumps that project upwardly from the plane of the elongated substrate that enable the user to hold the fish head firmly against, yet do not prevent the fish measurement device from being rolled or folded. The ability to hold a fish against a bump enables relatively accurate measurements to be taken. | 12-27-2012 |
20130014400 | Measurement Device - The subject matter of the invention relates to a measuring device for determining the bend length of a rod or pipe based on the actual desired length of the rod or pipe without the need to perform a calculation. | 01-17-2013 |
20140109425 | ADHESIVE MEASURING TAPE - An adhesive-backed flexible backing, comprising a measuring tape and a receptacle for holding a writing instrument positioned or disposed on one end of said tape. Another end of the backing has a display surface area. | 04-24-2014 |
20140310968 | SELECTIVELY CALIBRATED WORK PIECE CUTTING GUIDE - In one embodiment, an apparatus guides movement of a cutting instrument across a first surface of a work piece. The apparatus has a base, a tape-measure mount, and a fence. The base has a substantially-flat lower surface that abuts the first surface of the work piece. The tape-measure mount mounts a tape measure to the base on a first side of the apparatus. The fence is attached to the base, opposite the first side of the apparatus, and has a guiding surface that guides the movement of the cutting instrument across the first surface of the work piece. At least one movable component, other than a tape measure tape, is attached to the base to permit adjustment of a dimension of the apparatus that is used to calibrate the apparatus for use with the cutting instrument. | 10-23-2014 |
20150033572 | Tru-Center Rafter Clip System - A Rafter Clip System | 02-05-2015 |
20150075021 | Drill Pipe Measuring System - A drill pipe measuring system for efficiently and safely measuring drill pipe on an oil derrick. The drill pipe measuring system generally includes a main member, a tongue member extending outwardly from the main member, a retaining member having a groove that slidably receives the tongue member to secure a measuring tape adjacent to the tongue member and a securing member that is movably attached to an upper end of the main member to selectively retain a hook piece of the measuring tape. The securing member includes a pivot pin that the securing member pivots about and a locking member. When the locking member is in a released state, the securing member is allowed to move with respect to the main member. When the locking member is in the locked state, the securing member is prevented from moving with respect to the main member. | 03-19-2015 |
20150323299 | MEASURING JIG - A measuring jig including a body, the body defining a substantially elongated recess delimited by a recess first side surface, a recess first edge surface extending from the recess first side surface, a recess second edge surface extending from the recess first side surface, the recess first and second edge surfaces extending in a substantially laterally opposed and substantially parallel relationship relative to each other, and a recess mitered end surface extending from the recess first side surface and between the recess first and second edge surfaces, the recess mitered end surface being mitered relative to the recess first and second edge surfaces, the body further defining a tape measure mount for mounting at least part of a tape measure thereto so that a tape measure first end is substantially in register with the recess first edge surface adjacent the recess mitered end surface. | 11-12-2015 |