EP1473119A2 - Tool having easily identifiable size - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to tools and more particularly to a tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size by different colors and other techniques.
- a tool is classified by size of the metric system or the British system. It is typical for a user to visually identify the size of a tool. However, this is a time consuming process. Further, a user may not be able to easily locate and identify the correct size since both the size and the tool have the same color. For overcoming the above drawback, a number of documents have been disclosed as detailed below.
- a Taiwanese Patent Published No. 77,210,372 as shown in FIG. 1 disclosed a sleeve 10 having its size labeled in the metric system (or a sleeve 11 having its size labeled in the British system).
- An annular recess 101 is formed around the sleeve 10 and an annular recess 111 is formed around the sleeve 11 respectively.
- An annular band 102 of a first color is adhered on the recess 101 and an annular band 112 of a second color different from the first color is adhered on the recess 111 respectively.
- band 102 of one size has a width different from that of the band of an adjacent size for being easily identified.
- width change technique is not practical because a user can hardly distinguish one size from an adjacent one due to very small width change therebetween. That is, width change can be observed only between one size and another distal one. Unfortunately, this is not necessary since a visual observation is sufficient. In fact, a correct size can be identified only by visually observing the color band by slowly turning the sleeve. Thus, the first prior art is disadvantageous.
- Taiwanese Patent Published No. 77,210,372A01 as shown in FIG. 2 is a continuation-in-part of the first prior art.
- the second prior art substantially has same structure as the first one.
- the characteristics of the second prior art are detailed below.
- an annular band 122 having the same color as the color band 121 but having a width smaller than the color band 121, is adhered on an annular recess above the color band 121.
- an annular band 132 having the same color as the color band 131 but having a width smaller than the color band 131, is adhered on an annular recess above the color band 131.
- the provision of the color bands 122 and 132 aims at identifying odd and even numbered sizes of the metric system and 1/8" and 1/16" of the British system respectively.
- the second prior art can undesirably cause confusion for an ordinary user Thus, it is impractical.
- the second prior art fails to achieve the above goal. In other words, it is unnecessary.
- Taiwanese Patent Published No. 92,205,833 is shown in FIG. 3. It disclosed color bands 161 and 171 printed around metal sleeves 16 and 17 respectively. On the color band 161 a rectangular area 162 having a color 163 different from that of the band 161 is formed. As shown, a numeral 22, as an example of the metric system, is formed on the area 162. Likewise, on the color band 171 a rectangular area 172 having a color 173 different from that of the band 171 is formed. As shown, a numeral 7/8", as an example of the British system, is formed on the area 172.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a tool having an easily identified size comprising a first area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in a first color different from that of other portions of the tool for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system; a printed second area as a portion of the first area, the second area having a second color different from either the first color or that of the other portions of the tool; and a numeral disposed in the second area as a representation of the size of the tool; wherein the numeral has a third color different from either the first color or the second color so as to provide a contrast of the numeral to the other portions of the tool.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a tool having an easily identified size comprising an area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in one of two different first colors for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system; and a numeral disposed in a portion of the area as a representation of a size of the tool; wherein the numeral has a second color different from the first color of the area so as to provide a contrast of the numeral to other portions of the tool.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide a tool comprising an area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in one of two different first colors for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system; a numeral disposed in the area as a representation of a size of the tool, the numeral having a second color different from the first color of the area for providing a contrast of the numeral to other portions of the tool; and a trademark being formed by cutting through the area or printing on the area, the trademark having a third color different from either the first color or the second color.
- FIGS. 4 and 5 there is shown a tool (e g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention.
- a tool e g., sleeve
- annular band 161 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 16 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 16.
- a numeral e g., 22 as shown
- the area 162 has a color 163 different from that of the band 161.
- the numeral 22 has a color darker than color 163 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of the sleeve 16.
- an annular band 171 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 17 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 17.
- a numeral e.g., 7/8" as shown
- the area 172 has a color 173 different from that of the band 171.
- the numeral 7/8" has a color darker than color 173 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 7/8" to other portions of the sleeve 17.
- FIGS. 6 and 7 there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the invention.
- a tool e.g., sleeve
- annular band 181 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 18 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 18.
- a rectangular area 182 is formed on the band 181.
- the area 182 has a color 183 different from that of the band 181.
- a stencil numeral e.g., 22 as shown
- annular band 191 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 19 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 19.
- a rectangular area 192 is formed on the band 191.
- the area 192 has a color 193 different from that of the band 191.
- a stencil numeral e.g., 7/8" as shown is formed on the rectangular area 192 so as to expose the color of the metal sleeve 19 and provide a contrast of the numeral 7/8" to other portions of the sleeve 19.
- FIGS. 8 and 9 there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the invention.
- a tool e.g., sleeve
- annular band 201 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 20 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 20.
- a rectangular area 202 is formed on the band 201.
- the area 202 has the same color as the remaining portion of the sleeve 20.
- a stencil numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) is formed on the rectangular area 202 so as to expose the color of the metal sleeve 20 and provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of the sleeve 20.
- an annular band 211 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 21 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 21.
- a rectangular area 212 is formed on the band 211. The area 212 has the same color as the remaining portion of the sleeve 21.
- a stencil numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) is formed on the rectangular area 212 so as to expose the color of the metal sleeve 21 and provide a contrast of the numeral 7/8" to other portions of the sleeve 21.
- This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one.
- FIG. 10 there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a fourth preferred embodiment of the invention.
- a rectangular area 221 having a color 222 different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 22 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 22.
- a numeral e.g., 22 as shown
- the numeral 22 has a color 223 lighter than the color 222 of the area 221 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of the sleeve 22.
- a rectangular area 231 having a color 232 different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 23 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 23.
- a numeral e.g., 7/8" as shown
- the numeral 23 has a color 233 darker than the color 232 of the area 231 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 7/8" to other portions of the sleeve 23.
- FIG. 11 there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a fifth preferred embodiment of the invention.
- a rectangular area 221 having a color 222 different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 22 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 22.
- a stencil numeral e.g., 22 as shown
- a rectangular area 231 having a color 232 different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 23 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 23.
- a stencil numeral e.g., 7/8" as shown
- a tool e.g., combination box and open end wrench
- a rectangular area 241 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the wrench 24 of the metric system is printed on a handle of the wrench 24.
- a central rectangular area 242 is formed on the area 241.
- the area 242 has a color 243 lighter that that of the area 241.
- a stencil numeral e.g., 22 as shown
- a color lighter than color 243 is printed on the area 242 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of the wrench 24.
- a rectangular area 251 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the wrench 25 of the British system is printed on a handle of the wrench 25.
- a central rectangular area 252 is formed on the area 251.
- the area 252 has a color 253 darker that that of the area 251.
- a stencil numeral e.g., 7/8" as shown
- This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one.
- FIG. 13 there is shown a tool (e.g., combination box and open end wrench) having an easily identified size in accordance with a seventh preferred embodiment of the invention.
- a rectangular area 261 having a color 262 darker than that of the remaining portion of the wrench 26 of the metric system is printed on a handle of the wrench 26.
- a stencil numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) having a color 263 lighter than color 262 is printed on the area 261 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of the wrench 26.
- FIG. 13 As shown in the lower portion of the FIG. 13, as shown in the upper portion of the FIG.
- a rectangular area 271 having a color 272 darker than that of the remaining portion of the wrench 27 of the British system is printed on a handle of the wrench 27
- a stencil numeral e.g., 7/8" as shown
- color 273 lighter than color 272 is printed on the area 271 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 7/8" to other portions of the wrench 27.
- FIG. 14 there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with an eighth preferred embodiment of the invention.
- the eighth embodiment substantially has same structure and advantages as the second embodiment.
- the additional characteristic of the eighth embodiment is detailed below.
- a trademark is carved on a rectangular area 184 to the left of the area 182.
- the area 184 has a color 185 the same as the color 183.
- a trademark is carved on a rectangular area 194 to the left of the area 192.
- the area 194 has a color 195 the same as the color 193. Both can achieve the purpose of distinguishing product.
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- The present invention relates to tools and more particularly to a tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size by different colors and other techniques.
- Typically, a tool is classified by size of the metric system or the British system. It is typical for a user to visually identify the size of a tool. However, this is a time consuming process. Further, a user may not be able to easily locate and identify the correct size since both the size and the tool have the same color. For overcoming the above drawback, a number of documents have been disclosed as detailed below.
- A Taiwanese Patent Published No. 77,210,372 as shown in FIG. 1 disclosed a
sleeve 10 having its size labeled in the metric system (or asleeve 11 having its size labeled in the British system). Anannular recess 101 is formed around thesleeve 10 and anannular recess 111 is formed around thesleeve 11 respectively. Anannular band 102 of a first color is adhered on therecess 101 and anannular band 112 of a second color different from the first color is adhered on therecess 111 respectively. Thus, it is easy to distinguish the size of the metric system from that of the British system. Further,band 102 of one size has a width different from that of the band of an adjacent size for being easily identified. However, width change technique is not practical because a user can hardly distinguish one size from an adjacent one due to very small width change therebetween. That is, width change can be observed only between one size and another distal one. Unfortunately, this is not necessary since a visual observation is sufficient. In fact, a correct size can be identified only by visually observing the color band by slowly turning the sleeve. Thus, the first prior art is disadvantageous. - Another Taiwanese Patent Published No. 77,210,372A01 as shown in FIG. 2 is a continuation-in-part of the first prior art. The second prior art substantially has same structure as the first one. The characteristics of the second prior art are detailed below. For a
sleeve 12, anannular band 122, having the same color as thecolor band 121 but having a width smaller than thecolor band 121, is adhered on an annular recess above thecolor band 121. Likewise, for asleeve 13, anannular band 132, having the same color as thecolor band 131 but having a width smaller than thecolor band 131, is adhered on an annular recess above thecolor band 131 The provision of thecolor bands - A further Taiwanese Patent Published No. 92,205,833 is shown in FIG. 3. It disclosed
color bands metal sleeves 16 and 17 respectively. On the color band 161 arectangular area 162 having acolor 163 different from that of theband 161 is formed. As shown, anumeral 22, as an example of the metric system, is formed on thearea 162. Likewise, on the color band 171 arectangular area 172 having acolor 173 different from that of theband 171 is formed. As shown, anumeral 7/8", as an example of the British system, is formed on thearea 172. It is easy to distinguish thesleeve 16 of the metric system from the sleeve 17 of the British system since theband 161 has a color different from that of theband 171. It is possible of quickly, easily finding the area 162 (or 172) by identifying the color 163 (or 173). This facilitates to read the correct size. However, such arrangement may be too complicated, resulting in an increase in the manufacturing cost. Hence, a need for improvement exists. - It is an object of the present invention to provide a tool having an easily identified size comprising a first area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in a first color different from that of other portions of the tool for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system; a printed second area as a portion of the first area, the second area having a second color different from either the first color or that of the other portions of the tool; and a numeral disposed in the second area as a representation of the size of the tool; wherein the numeral has a third color different from either the first color or the second color so as to provide a contrast of the numeral to the other portions of the tool.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide a tool having an easily identified size comprising an area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in one of two different first colors for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system; and a numeral disposed in a portion of the area as a representation of a size of the tool; wherein the numeral has a second color different from the first color of the area so as to provide a contrast of the numeral to other portions of the tool.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide a tool comprising an area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in one of two different first colors for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system; a numeral disposed in the area as a representation of a size of the tool, the numeral having a second color different from the first color of the area for providing a contrast of the numeral to other portions of the tool; and a trademark being formed by cutting through the area or printing on the area, the trademark having a third color different from either the first color or the second color. By utilizing the present invention, it is possible of quickly identifying the correct size of the tool and the trademark.
- The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description taken with the accompanying drawings.
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- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of two typical examples of tool having an arrangement for easily identifying a size thereof according to first prior art;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of two typical examples of tool having an arrangement for easily identifying a size thereof according to second prior art;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of two typical examples of tool having an arrangement for easily identifying a size thereof according to third prior art;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention;
- FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the areas in circles A and B in FIG. 4;
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention;
- FIG. 7 is a detailed view of the areas in circles C and D in FIG. 6,
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to a third preferred embodiment of the invention;
- FIG. 9 is a detailed view of the areas in circles E and F in FIG. 8;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the invention;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to a fifth preferred embodiment of the invention;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to a sixth preferred embodiment of the invention;
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to a seventh preferred embodiment of the invention, and
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of two exemplary examples of tool having an arrangement for enabling a user to easily identify its size according to an eighth preferred embodiment of the invention.
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- Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, there is shown a tool (e g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention. As shown in the left sides of the FIGS. 4 and 5, an
annular band 161 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 16 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 16. A numeral (e g., 22 as shown) is printed on arectangular area 162 of theband 161. Thearea 162 has acolor 163 different from that of theband 161. Also, the numeral 22 has a color darker thancolor 163 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thesleeve 16. Likewise, as shown in the right sides of the FIGS. 4 and 5, anannular band 171 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of the sleeve 17 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of the sleeve 17. A numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) is printed on arectangular area 172 of theband 171. Thearea 172 has acolor 173 different from that of theband 171. Also, thenumeral 7/8" has a color darker thancolor 173 so as to provide a contrast of thenumeral 7/8" to other portions of the sleeve 17. As a result, a user not only can easily distinguish thesleeve 16 of the metric system from the sleeve 17 of the British system but also can quickly identify the correct size of thesleeve 16 or 17 prior to use or storage. - Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the invention. As shown in the left sides of the FIGS. 6 and 7, an
annular band 181 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 18 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 18. Arectangular area 182 is formed on theband 181. Thearea 182 has acolor 183 different from that of theband 181. A stencil numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) is formed on therectangular area 182 so as to expose the color of themetal sleeve 18 and provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thesleeve 18. Likewise, as shown in the right sides of the FIGS. 6 and 7, anannular band 191 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 19 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 19. Arectangular area 192 is formed on theband 191. Thearea 192 has acolor 193 different from that of theband 191. A stencil numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) is formed on therectangular area 192 so as to expose the color of themetal sleeve 19 and provide a contrast of thenumeral 7/8" to other portions of thesleeve 19. This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one. - Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the invention. As shown in the left sides of the FIGS. 8 and 9, an
annular band 201 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 20 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 20. Arectangular area 202 is formed on theband 201. Thearea 202 has the same color as the remaining portion of thesleeve 20. A stencil numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) is formed on therectangular area 202 so as to expose the color of themetal sleeve 20 and provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thesleeve 20. Likewise, as shown in the right sides of the FIGS. 8 and 9, anannular band 211 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 21 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 21. Arectangular area 212 is formed on theband 211. Thearea 212 has the same color as the remaining portion of thesleeve 21. A stencil numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) is formed on therectangular area 212 so as to expose the color of themetal sleeve 21 and provide a contrast of thenumeral 7/8" to other portions of thesleeve 21. This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one. - Referring to FIG. 10, there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a fourth preferred embodiment of the invention. As shown in the left side of the FIG. 10, a
rectangular area 221 having acolor 222 different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 22 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 22. A numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) is printed on therectangular area 221. The numeral 22 has acolor 223 lighter than thecolor 222 of thearea 221 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thesleeve 22. Likewise, as shown in the right side of the FIG. 10, arectangular area 231 having acolor 232 different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 23 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 23. A numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) is printed on therectangular area 231. The numeral 23 has acolor 233 darker than thecolor 232 of thearea 231 so as to provide a contrast of thenumeral 7/8" to other portions of thesleeve 23. This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one. - Referring to FIG. 11, there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with a fifth preferred embodiment of the invention. As shown in the left side of the FIG. 11, a
rectangular area 221 having acolor 222 different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 22 of the metric system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 22. A stencil numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) is formed on therectangular area 221 so as to expose the color of themetal sleeve 22 and provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thesleeve 22. Likewise, as shown in the right side of the FIG. 11, arectangular area 231 having acolor 232 different from that of the remaining portion of thesleeve 23 of the British system is printed on an outer surface of thesleeve 23. A stencil numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) is formed on therectangular area 231 so as to expose the color of themetal sleeve 23 and provide a contrast of thenumeral 7/8" to other portions of thesleeve 23 This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one. - Referring to FIG. 12, there is shown a tool (e.g., combination box and open end wrench) having an easily identified size in accordance with a sixth preferred embodiment of the invention. As shown in the upper portion of the FIG. 12, a
rectangular area 241 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of thewrench 24 of the metric system is printed on a handle of thewrench 24. A centralrectangular area 242 is formed on thearea 241. Thearea 242 has acolor 243 lighter that that of thearea 241. Also, a stencil numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) having a color lighter thancolor 243 is printed on thearea 242 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thewrench 24. - Likewise, as shown in the lower portion of the FIG. 12, a
rectangular area 251 having a color different from that of the remaining portion of thewrench 25 of the British system is printed on a handle of thewrench 25. A centralrectangular area 252 is formed on thearea 251. Thearea 252 has acolor 253 darker that that of thearea 251. Also, a stencil numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) having a color lighter thancolor 253 is printed on thearea 252 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thewrench 25. This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one. - Referring to FIG. 13, there is shown a tool (e.g., combination box and open end wrench) having an easily identified size in accordance with a seventh preferred embodiment of the invention. As shown in the upper portion of the FIG. 13, a
rectangular area 261 having acolor 262 darker than that of the remaining portion of thewrench 26 of the metric system is printed on a handle of thewrench 26. A stencil numeral (e.g., 22 as shown) having acolor 263 lighter thancolor 262 is printed on thearea 261 so as to provide a contrast of the numeral 22 to other portions of thewrench 26. Likewise, as shown in the lower portion of the FIG. 13, as shown in the upper portion of the FIG. 13, arectangular area 271 having acolor 272 darker than that of the remaining portion of thewrench 27 of the British system is printed on a handle of the wrench 27 A stencil numeral (e.g., 7/8" as shown) having acolor 273 lighter thancolor 272 is printed on thearea 271 so as to provide a contrast of thenumeral 7/8" to other portions of thewrench 27. This embodiment has the same advantages as the above one. - Referring to FIG. 14, there is shown a tool (e.g., sleeve) having an easily identified size in accordance with an eighth preferred embodiment of the invention. The eighth embodiment substantially has same structure and advantages as the second embodiment. The additional characteristic of the eighth embodiment is detailed below. As shown in the left side of the FIG. 14, a trademark is carved on a
rectangular area 184 to the left of thearea 182. Thearea 184 has acolor 185 the same as thecolor 183. Similarly, as shown in the right side of the FIG. 14, a trademark is carved on arectangular area 194 to the left of thearea 192. Thearea 194 has acolor 195 the same as thecolor 193. Both can achieve the purpose of distinguishing product. - While the invention herein disclosed has been described by means of specific embodiments, numerous modifications and variations could be made thereto by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention set forth in the claims.
- The features disclosed in the foregoing description, in the claims and/or in the accompanying drawings may, both separately and in any combination thereof, be material for realising the invention in diverse forms thereof.
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- A tool, comprising:a first area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in a first color different from that of other portions of the tool for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system;a printed second area as a portion of the first area, the second area having a second color different from either the first color or that of the other portions of the tool; anda numeral disposed in the second area as a representation of the size of the tool;
- The tool of claim 1, wherein the numeral is formed by printing.
- The tool of claim 1, wherein the numeral is formed by cutting through the second area so as to form a stencil for exposing the color of the tool and providing a contrast of the numeral to the other portions of the tool.
- A tool, comprising:an area disposed on an outer surface, the area being printed in one of two different first colors for identifying the tool as one labeled in either the British system or the metric system; anda numeral disposed in a portion of the area as a representation of a size of the tool;
- The tool of claim 4, wherein the numeral is formed by cutting through the portion of the area so as to form a stencil for exposing the color of the tool and providing a contrast of the numeral to the other portions of the tool.
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