초록 ▼

A novel system for visually coding tools as to their size comprises a maximum of two sets of differently colored bands which are placed on the surface of the tool. Each band of each color represents a portion of the size of the tool. Thus, when the number of bands of each color is counted, the size

A novel system for visually coding tools as to their size comprises a maximum of two sets of differently colored bands which are placed on the surface of the tool. Each band of each color represents a portion of the size of the tool. Thus, when the number of bands of each color is counted, the size of the tool is indicated. Different colors are used to indicate metric tools versus English tools. Different color schemes may be used to represent the ownership of the tools.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A visually coded tool having a specified size, in relation to other tools in a tool set, which is denoted by visual coding, comprising:a body of said tool; andat least one indicator disposed on said body of said tool;wherein each of said indicators is of a particular type

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A visually coded tool having a specified size, in relation to other tools in a tool set, which is denoted by visual coding, comprising:a body of said tool; andat least one indicator disposed on said body of said tool;wherein each of said indicators is of a particular type, wherein each type of indicator denotes a different discrete predetermined increment of size by which said tool is measured in relation to other tools in said tool set, such that a number of said indicators indicates said specified size of said tool.