The present invention provides a distance measuring device, comprising a casing, a third housing, a tapeline structure and a laser ranging device, in which the casing is comprised of a first housing and a second housing; the third housing is arranged between the first housing and the second housing, and rounding together with the second housing to form a tapeline cavity; the tapeline structure is arranged inside the tapeline cavity; and the laser ranging device is arranged between the first housing and the third housing.

A roll of marking tape for framing layout is marked with a plurality repeating series of on-center marks for common stud, joist or rafter at distances, such as 12, 16 and 24 inch locations. The builder appropriately positions the tape relative to a reference point such as an end-edge of a plate, then attaches the tape to the plate. An alternate embodiment comprises a computer, software and a printer to allow a builder to enter building plans into a computer and print customized tape that has marks matching job plans. In another alternate embodiment a portable plate marker system prints marks onto a plate (without using tape). In another alternate embodiment a wheel marking system prints marks onto a plate (also without using tape).

A tape rule assembly includes a linear optical encoder for sensing human-readable graduations of length disposed on a surface of a tape, without requiring any other machine-readable indicia to be present on the tape. The optical encoder includes two optical sensors disposed in a sensor holder pivotably disposed in the tape rule housing and configured to be displaced relative to one another in the housing along both the x axis and the z axis, a set of intersecting x, y and z axes being defined relative to a tape exit in the tape rule housing.

An apparatus includes a beam, a chip coupled to the beam, a cable coupled to the beam by a first material located at opposite edges of the cable, and wire bonds extending from pads of the cable to pads of the chip. An apparatus includes a beam and a chip coupled to the beam. The chip includes an array of magnetic transducers for transducing data on a magnetic recording tape. The apparatus includes a cable coupled to the beam by a first material located at opposite edges of the cable, wire bonds extending from pads of the cable to pads of the chip, and a second material encapsulating ends of the wire bonds that are located adjacent the cable. The second material does not contact the chip.

An Improved Measuring System structured and arranged to combine a high-quality, high-precision steel tape-measure with both a horizontal and vertical laser level measuring tool, thus combining two essential tools into one compact, convenient device that can be easily clipped to one's belt, or magnetically attached to metal surfaces. Complete with a carrying case, and LED screen which displays the laser acquired measurements, as well as being deal for professional contractors and household do-it-yourselfers, the Improved Measuring System will preferably leave room in the toolbox, allow one to measure without assistance if desired, and deliver accurate and superior results on the jobsite or around the home.

A measuring tape for emitting a novelty sound includes a housing having a incrementally marked tape operably wound therein, a first end of the tape secured to an inner housing part with biasing member, an intermediate portion being wound about itself, and a second end extending outside a slot in the housing and includes an angled member to maintain the second end from reentering the housing, an activation device, a speaker operably disposed on the housing, an electronic device operably disposed in the housing and is configured for receiving and/or storing an audio data signal, the electronic device is responsive to the activation device and operably connected thereto, the electronic device for providing the received and/or stored audio data signal to the audio speaker operably connected to the housing, and a power source operably connected to the electronic device and the speaker.

A measuring tape for emitting a novelty sound includes a housing having a incrementally marked tape operably wound therein, a first end of the tape secured to an inner housing part with biasing member, an intermediate portion being wound about itself, and a second end extending outside a slot in the housing and includes an angled member to maintain the second end from reentering the housing, an activation device, a speaker operably disposed on the housing, an electronic device operably disposed in the housing and is configured for receiving and/or storing an audio data signal, the electronic device is responsive to the activation device and operably connected thereto, the electronic device for providing the received and/or stored audio data signal to the audio speaker operably connected to the housing, and a power source operably connected to the electronic device and the speaker.

A height measurement system includes: a first fixed assembly, configured to connect to an external fixing part so that the height measurement system is fixed on the external fixing part for use; a head plate, configured to move downwards from the first fixed assembly to the head of a user; a second fixed assembly, disposed on the head plate and being movable along with the heat plate; a digital tape measure, comprising a mounting assembly and a tape disposed in the mounting assembly, one of the mounting assembly and the tape head being attached to the first fixing assembly and the other to the second fixing assembly; a memory storing a standard height value of the first fixed assembly; and a data acquisition unit, configured to acquire a first tensile length of the tape when the head plate moves from the first fixed assembly to the user's head.

A height measurement system includes: a first fixed assembly, configured to connect to an external fixing part so that the height measurement system is fixed on the external fixing part for use; a head plate, configured to move downwards from the first fixed assembly to the head of a user; a second fixed assembly, disposed on the head plate and being movable along with the heat plate; a digital tape measure, comprising a mounting assembly and a tape disposed in the mounting assembly, one of the mounting assembly and the tape head being attached to the first fixing assembly and the other to the second fixing assembly; a memory storing a standard height value of the first fixed assembly; and a data acquisition unit, configured to acquire a first tensile length of the tape when the head plate moves from the first fixed assembly to the user's head.

A carpenter's tape has a housing into which a tape web may be retracted. Function indicia are provided on the tape web. The tape has a squaring function legend on either or both of the housing and the tape web. Squaring function indicia are found on one or both sides of the tape web. Length measurement indicia, header indicia and pre-cut stud indicia are provided on one side of the tape web. The opposite side of the tape web may have one or more of rough opening indicia and wall tee layout indicia.