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Wrist or forearm brace with integral tape measure holder
10653214 · 2020-05-19 ·

The wrist or forearm brace with integral tape measure holder comprises a brace, a pouch, and a flap. The brace may be adapted to wrap around an extremity of a user. As non-limiting examples, the extremity may be a wrist or a forearm. A tape measure may be placed into the pouch. A blade of the tape measure may be accessible via a blade aperture and a lock button of the tape measure may be accessible via a button aperture without removing the tape measure from the pouch. The tape measure may be operated without removing the tape measure from the pouch.

Sports field marking assembly and method of marking a surface
11879724 · 2024-01-23 ·

A sports field marking assembly and method of marking creates a boundary reference point and field lines on a field or for coaching. The assembly provides a marker anchoring device that is loaded with field markers. The marker anchoring device comprises a translatable handle coupled to a spring-loaded piston that discharge the field markers into the surface of the sports field. Bristles couple to a rear end of the marker body for visibility above the surface of the field. A tape canister couples to the marker anchoring device to dispense a measuring tape. The measuring tape couples to the field markers, serving to delineate the boundaries and lines on the field. Multiple aligners anchor into the sports field to retain the measuring tape in the formed patterns. The aligners have collapsible and moveable guide posts that can be selectively raised to guide the measuring tape though the chosen guide posts.

Sports field marking assembly and method of marking a surface
11879724 · 2024-01-23 ·

A sports field marking assembly and method of marking creates a boundary reference point and field lines on a field or for coaching. The assembly provides a marker anchoring device that is loaded with field markers. The marker anchoring device comprises a translatable handle coupled to a spring-loaded piston that discharge the field markers into the surface of the sports field. Bristles couple to a rear end of the marker body for visibility above the surface of the field. A tape canister couples to the marker anchoring device to dispense a measuring tape. The measuring tape couples to the field markers, serving to delineate the boundaries and lines on the field. Multiple aligners anchor into the sports field to retain the measuring tape in the formed patterns. The aligners have collapsible and moveable guide posts that can be selectively raised to guide the measuring tape though the chosen guide posts.

OLD WORK BOX DEVICE
20200062024 · 2020-02-27 ·

An old work box device may be provided. The old work box device may include an adjustable device ring. Furthermore, the old work box device may have a measuring device affixed to the device ring, which may be capable of measuring a horizontal or vertical distance in relation to the device ring. A level may be provided on the device ring, which may be capable of leveling the device ring vertically or horizontally. A magnet or stud finder may be provided on the device ring, which may be capable of locating a stud for the installation of an old work box. The old work box may include a measurement scale along its perimeter and a marking device capable of marking desired locations a mounting surface.

NARROW STOCK RIP GUIDE CUTTING SYSTEM
20200056873 · 2020-02-20 ·

A system for cutting narrow workpieces having a track that extends a width between a cutting edge and a non-cutting edge. One or more measuring bodies are connected to a slot adjacent the non-cutting edge that include a measuring bar that extends forward from the front side of the measuring body and under the track as well as extends rearward from the rear side of the measuring body. The measuring bar slides within the measuring body to accommodate the desired workpiece thickness. The measuring bar includes measuring indicia and a measuring member that facilitates measurement of workpiece thickness. Measuring body includes a locking member that locks the measuring bar at a desired thickness. Measuring member may be adjusted to calibrate the measuring member to the track and saw using a locking member. Measuring body also includes a support leg and associated locking mechanism that levels the measuring body.

Bra Gauging Device
20200054087 · 2020-02-20 ·

A bra gauging device is an apparatus which enables the wearer to measure the correct bra size corresponding to the actual bust size of the wearer, preferably up to a fraction of an inch. The apparatus includes a measurement band, a left cup-measuring mechanism, and a right cup-measuring mechanism. The measurement band facilitates the individual bust measurement of each breast as well as other breast-related measurements around the upper torso. The measurement band further supports the left cup-measuring mechanism and the right cup-measuring mechanism positioned against the breasts of the wearer. The left cup-measuring mechanism is used to measure the bust size of the left breast retained by the left cup. Likewise, the right cup-measuring mechanism is used to measure the bust size of the right breast retained by the right cup. The apparatus also includes a left wing body and a right wing body for lateral customization and support.

MEASURING TAPE WITH ROLLOVER RESISTANCE MECHANISM
20240035796 · 2024-02-01 ·

A measuring tape device may include a housing having an aperture, a reel assembly enclosed within the housing, a blade formed from a metallic strip of material having a first end configured to extend from the housing through the aperture and a second end configured to be wound on the reel assembly, and an anti-rollover assembly disposed proximate to the aperture. The blade may be cupped to have a concave upper surface and a convex lower surface. The blade may have a first side and a second side that oppose each other relative to an apex of the concave upper surface and the convex lower surface. The anti-rollover assembly may be configured to enable an operator to selectively flatten the first side or the second side of the blade.

MEASURING TAPE WITH ROLLOVER RESISTANCE MECHANISM
20240035796 · 2024-02-01 ·

A measuring tape device may include a housing having an aperture, a reel assembly enclosed within the housing, a blade formed from a metallic strip of material having a first end configured to extend from the housing through the aperture and a second end configured to be wound on the reel assembly, and an anti-rollover assembly disposed proximate to the aperture. The blade may be cupped to have a concave upper surface and a convex lower surface. The blade may have a first side and a second side that oppose each other relative to an apex of the concave upper surface and the convex lower surface. The anti-rollover assembly may be configured to enable an operator to selectively flatten the first side or the second side of the blade.

Measuring device and a measurement method thereof
11920926 · 2024-03-05 ·

A measurement device and method that allows for precise placement, as well as more accurate measurement of various body parts, including vessels, lesions, and/or lumens of vessels of various body parts. The measurement device comprises one or more measurement tapes having (i) a plurality of measurement marks for measuring a distance and/or a length of a vessel and (ii) a plurality of circular indicators for measuring a diameter of a lumen of the vessel.

Measuring tape with transverse locating aperture

A measuring tape device may include a housing having an aperture, a reel assembly defining an axis, a blade having a first end configured to extend from the housing through the aperture and a second end configured to be wound on the reel assembly, and a transverse aperture extending through the housing in a direction substantially parallel to the axis.