초록 ▼

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for allowing the accurate calculation of the minimum number of linear feet of carpet which must be cut from a standard width roll and delivered to an installation site to completely, properly and efficiently cover the floor at the installation

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for allowing the accurate calculation of the minimum number of linear feet of carpet which must be cut from a standard width roll and delivered to an installation site to completely, properly and efficiently cover the floor at the installation site. The present invention provides a length of measurement tape which is scaled in width to the width of a standard roll of carpet. The measurement tape is perforated at increments along its length and width, and includes indicators of carpet grain direction and pattern repetition intervals along its length and/or width.

대표청구항 ▼

A device for determining the length of a roll of sheet-like material required to cover a defined surface area, wherein said sheet-like material has a pattern which repeats at 3 foot intervals, said device comprising: a length of tape for stimulating the sheet-like material, said tape having a 12 sca

A device for determining the length of a roll of sheet-like material required to cover a defined surface area, wherein said sheet-like material has a pattern which repeats at 3 foot intervals, said device comprising: a length of tape for stimulating the sheet-like material, said tape having a 12 scale foot width; and pattern repetition indicator means on the tape for indicating the 3 foot distance intervals at which said pattern of the sheet-like material repeats, and whether separated pieces of the tape positioned adjacent to each other are aligned to provide a continuous pattern between such adjacent pieces.