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Hands free towel carrying system

A hands free towel carrying system for coupling a towel to a user to prevent loss, theft or contamination.

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Class 33/409 - By line tension only


Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Subject matter wherein the wall guide is a line which is
No. of patents: 16
Last issue date: 08/24/2010


NumberTitleIssue Date
7779546Self supporting string line tool
A string line tool having a string line reel and a uniquely shaped string line block integral with the string line reel. The string line tool is especially adapted to work on various construction tasks or jobs that require the use of a pair of pegs or rods stuck in ...
08/24/2010
7673393Line block
A line block having a body; a first leg extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body; a first leg quoin line groove extending from a front surface of the first leg; a first leg wall line groove extending from a bottom surface of the first...
03/09/2010
7409771Self supporting string line reel-line block tool
A string line tool having a string line support and an integral line block for using a string line under tension in alignment work for carpentry, masonry and general construction work. The string line tool of this invention is self supporting due to maintaining the ...
08/12/2008
6964109String line box tool
A string line box tool comprising a chalk line box and a line block integral therewith used for guiding a string line rewardly from the chalk line box through a groove in the line block in order to provide a free holding string line for carpentry or construction wor...
11/15/2005
6931743Chalk line with selectively adjustable tip
An improved chalk line tip for a chalk-line. The tip having a string attachment portion, having a first end configured to receive a pivot pin therein and extending in a generally arcuately shaped configuration toward a second end, which is also configured to receive...
08/23/2005
6412184Masonry line block and corner pole
A masonry line block is adapted for use in combination with a vertical corner pole during construction of a structure. The structure has an exterior surface and at least one surface projecting from the exterior surface. The line block engages the corner p...
07/02/2002
6036133Recoiling string line apparatus
An apparatus (11) for aligning and positioning a mason's string (13) is provided which comprises a pair of line blocks (11). A housing (15) for the line blocks (11) is provided containing a spring-loaded (29) reel assembly (25) around which the string (13...
03/14/2000
5711081Device and method for construction
A device for construction includes a first member for retaining the first member in a predetermined position with respect to a first construction element, a second member for retaining the second member in a predetermined position with respect to a second...
01/27/1998
5479713Line block masonry alignment system for use in conjunction with door bucks and a plumb line
A line block masonry alignment system comprising at least two rigid and generally U-shaped line blocks, each line block having a short leg, a long leg, and a cross-leg therebetween and with the line block defining a holding space for receipt of a door buc...
01/02/1996
5125162Brick alignment clips
A unique brick alignment clip is disclosed comprising a top face, and front and rear faces positioned on faces of a brick. A line extends between adjacent clips to align a plurality of bricks. In one aspect of the present invention the front of the clip h...
06/30/1992
5009015Brick line tool
A pair of flat plates with two rectangular sides provide corner pieces which fit over the top edges of bricks at opposite ends of a structure. Each plate includes a raised tab and extending finger which receive a line or string to be held taut between the...
04/23/1991
5003701Masonry clip
A masonry clip used to align successive courses of bricks when laying an internal wall comprising an extension attached to form a right angle to a retainer leg with a slot cut into the extension to permit the visual alignment of the clip tied to a guide l...
04/02/1991
4995152Chalking line retainer
A chalking string retainer for holding one end of a chalking string at the edge or corner of a surface to be marked with the string. The retainer comprises a plate with a bracket shaped in the form of a V depending from the plate. There is a first hole ne...
02/26/1991
4329786Bricklayer's plumb guide
A plumb guide for facilitating the laying of end bricks or other masonry units of a tier successively in true vertical alignment without the use of spirit levels and the like. The guide is adapted to be removably attached at selectable points on the usual...
05/18/1982
4144649Brick alignment pole
A vertically extending rectangular pole which is designed for aligning courses of brick includes a pivotable arm which is attached to the lower end of the pole for nailing into a brick or mortar joint. The upper end of the pole includes a slideable nail b...
03/20/1979
4031627Line holders for brick and concrete block laying
This invention relates to improvements in masons line holders. Many various types of line holders has been offered to masons for use. The present invention is simple in construction, effective and efficient in the purpose deviced. The primary object and a...
06/28/1977
 
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