Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7360476 | Cutting guide and method of using the same A cutting guide having a component defining a first plane positionable substantially parallel to a working table of a cutting tool and a second plane, the second plane forming a predetermined angle inferior to 90 degrees relative to the first plane so as to receive ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7284334 | Geometrical layout system for establishing dimensions from a fixed point to specifically targeted architectural, structural, mechanical or site locations A geometrical layout tool and method for locating a plurality of target points spaced apart over a particular area from a single reference point located within that area which is defined by the intersection of mutually perpendicular lines. A template placed over the... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7255144 | Guide for workbench The guide controls the angle of stock on the working surface of a workbench. The guide is slidable along a guide rod and has a rotary element to which a backing block is attached for supporting the stock. The rotary element is provided with a detent which causes the... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7246446 | Adjustable guide rail for hand tools A method and apparatus are provided for constructing and operating an adjustable guide rail for hand tools, by attaching an elongated blade to a guide with a locking ratcheting apparatus. The locking ratcheting apparatus is thumb-operable. The elongated blade includ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7204028 | Perspective view drafting device A drafting device creating perspective views from horizontal base lines with remote horizontal vanishing points and with a remote skyline vanishing point. The drafting device includes articulated arm assemblies on opposite sides of the board. Each arm assembly inclu... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7185021 | Navigation device for displaying dated map data There is disclosed a navigation device designed to display emphasis display data edited by an emphasis display data editing part and normal display data edited by a normal display data editing part in a superposing manner. Thus, a clear visible map can be displayed.... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7140286 | Dual adjustable feather jig A dual adjustable feather jig for simultaneously holding a piece of wood stock firmly against a stationary rip fence and against the top surface of a worktable. The feather jig includes a lower feather board with a âTâ in channel bar adjustably mounted on the bo... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7062859 | Measuring and layout device A measuring and layout device having a stationary member having a flat surface adapted to be marked on and an angle and distance device rotatably coupled to the stationary member. The angle and distance device includes a longitudinally and laterally rigid extendable... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7036414 | Work piece guiding system for a table saw An improved table having improvements related to stock support, such as a rip fence stock support, as well as a lateral-table support system; features of laterally-slideable front and back rip fence guide rails, including an improved front rail configuration, an imp... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6935037 | Tile contour tool An apparatus for tracing a contour onto a tile prior to cutting the tile includes a base member having a first longitudinal slot and a retaining lip disposed at one end thereof. A first extension member includes a second longitudinal slot and is pivotally attached t... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6886263 | Auxiliary drafting instrument combination applicable to digital board Auxiliary drafting instrument combination applicable to digital board, including a base seat formed with at least one pivot hole; a compass having a pivot seat for pivotally connecting two legs, a bottom end of one of the legs being snugly pivotally fitted in the pi... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6875120 | Shot calculator for billiards A device for calculating where a cue ball must cause an object billiard ball to strike the bumper of a billiards table in order to drive the object ball into a selected pocket of the billiards table of the type having two opposed end rails and two opposed side rails... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6820344 | Device for measuring an object across several axes The invention relates to a device for measuring across several axes of an object, whereby the object to be measured can be fixed to a measuring table. According to the invention, base strips are provided which are configured laterally as a half-dovetail profile and ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6775917 | Adjustable angle cutting jig device and method of using An adjustable angle cutting jig device and associated method of using the device for use with a table saw having a circular blade, a rip fence and a miter groove is disclosed. The device comprising the interconnected elements of a rip fence guide, a first shank, a s... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6718737 | Method of and apparatus for automatically packaging encased product An automatic packaging apparatus has an arraying and supplying station, a sorting station and a packaging station. The arraying and supplying station forcibly arrays and supplies encased products to orient their caps in one direction. The sorting station selectively... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6574879 | Apparatus and method to measure and align aircraft seat back positioning An apparatus and method to measure, establish and implement a desired range of travel allowed a reclining seat back portion of an airline seating accommodation. The invention, utilizing one or more base unit positioning templates is abutted to one or more... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6557601 | Mechanical stop system An expandable mechanical stop is provided for positioning a workpiece during woodworking or other operations. The mechanical stop includes a positioning body which is adjustably attached to a track, the track having a vertical face that abuts an edge of t... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6418630 | Deviation calculation rule used to monitor the drilling path of a two dimensional deviated hole The invention relates to a deviation calculation rule of the circular type for the monitoring of a two-dimensional deviated well path. The rule consists of a support plate (10) on which is marked a circular dial with two semi-circular scales (G1 | 07/16/2002 |
| 6343423 | Indicator means for determining miter and bevel angles for sawing container panels A base is provided with right angularly disposed scales marked in degrees starting from zero degrees at an intersection of the scales. Indicators are elongate and pointed at their ends and each of different length. Placement of an indicator on the base in... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6108922 | Cartoon drawing apparatus having an auxiliary positioning plate A cartoon drawing apparatus for 16 F size drawing paper, includes an auxiliary positioning plate which can reconfigure the apparatus for 12 F size drawing paper. The cartoon drawing apparatus for 16 F size drawing papers includes a round drawing disk, a f... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5890524 | Router table sled A router table sled for use with a router table and a router table fence includes an arm assembly that rides along the fence and a strut assembly that supports the workpiece. The arm assembly includes a slider that slides along an upper edge of the fence ... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5845409 | Drawing board A drawing board and clipscale combination in which a paper holder and a ruler are united in a single body. The board has a groove and a portion overhanging it along each of the four sides. The clipscale includes a ruler, one side of which is protruded in ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5653035 | Pad device having a removable rule A pad device includes a hole formed in the edge portion for engaging with a screw. A board has an opening engaged with the screw and has two legs and a gap formed between the legs. The legs each has a recess formed in the bottom portion. A knob is threade... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5408753 | Protractor with a rotor According to the present invention there is provided a protractor including a main body surrounding a circular aperture and having a scale of angular measurements thereon, and a rotary cursor mounted on the main body for rotary movement about the center o... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5386640 | Drafting device A drafting device includes a pair of magnetic boards securely mounted to upper and lower surfaces of a base frame respectively, a ruler movably engaged on the magnetic board, a pair of cavities defined in each of the four corners of the lower surface of t... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5385183 | Tool for producing straight edge A tool for assisting in producing a straight edge on a piece of rough cut raw material, such as lumber or masonite. The tool is held in place on top of the piece by gripping means which grip the piece along two opposite side edges. The tool's straight edg... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5383276 | Angle trisector An angle trisecting device with a base section having two angle indicating scales and an elongated member with a straight edge portion. The elongated member is pivotally mounted on the base section. A given angle on one angle indicating scale coinciding w... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5371952 | Drafting machine A pan and channelled drawing board combination comprising a transparent drawing surface channelled on two or more sides and pivotally attached at one corner to the upper surface of the lip of the pan and having a surface support attached to the bottom of ... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5345986 | Auxiliary router guide An apparatus and method for use with a router guide plate adapted to be secured to the underside of the router, the router guide plate including guide pins, the apparatus including a base platform having top and bottom surfaces, and a guide pin receiving ... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5343625 | Portable magnetic drafting board A drafting board includes a base, a shoulder formed in the perimeter of the upper surface of the base, a magnetic board engaged in the shoulder of the base, two holes formed in the bottom surface of the base, and a rod engaged in each of the holes of the ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5337641 | Woodworking machinery jig and fixture system A woodworking machinery jig and fixture system includes a track which is attached to a separate plywood fence, auxiliary table or other workpiece support of woodworking machinery such as a table saw, a band saw, radial arm saw, miter saw, a drill press or... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5333389 | Letter guide apparatus A board member including a plurality of linear and arcuate tracks are provided, with each of the tracks including respective openings directed therethrough extending from the board top through bottom walls to permit the execution of lettering by the board... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5271159 | Circular saw guide A mitering guide device for a circular saw has a protractor including a curved edge with angle markings thereon. An arm is pivotally attached to the protractor and performs in conjunction with a saw guide for defining an angle to be cut. A hinge is attach... | 12/21/1993 |
| 5155918 | Guide bar A guide bar for use in providing a straight edge to make a metal cut, usually on steel with an oxyacetylene torch, which can be used both on flat stock and also across the open section or center web between the top and bottom plates of an I-beam.... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5099581 | Portable lighted drafting table A portable, lighted drafting station comprises a shallow tray the size of a briefcase having a cover made from a sheet of translucent material sliding into slots in the rim of the tray. A T-square and two triangles are held by a set of brackets against th... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5086565 | Technical drawing apparatus Drawing apparatus for the preparation of technical drawings has a support for a drawing board on which paper may be attached. The support defines a frame surrounding the board which frame includes an upstanding lip for engagement by drawing instruments. F... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5050308 | Tool guide and contour sander for use therewith A tool guide temporarily attachable to vehicle body panels or other surfaces to provide a straight edge, and a contour sander for use in connection with a straight edge. The tool guide includes an elongated member having a longitudinal edge surface for gu... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5038486 | Miter gauge Miter apparatus for use with a cutting tool having a table top containing an alignment groove. The miter apparatus includes a guide bar adapted to slidably fit in the alignment groove, a head assembly pivotally secured to the guide bar, and a telescopic f... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5038487 | Attachment for framer's square An attachment for a framer's square which permits the framer's square to be self supporting on a flat, horizontal surface. The attachment has an elongated support bar with two clips which may be inserted over a blade of a framer's square. This attachment,... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5035061 | Guide for hand-held power tools This invention provides a guide for hand held power tools for use in cutting sheet material and the like, comprising a T-square having a straight edge adapted to abut the edge of sheet material and an arm extending normal thereto across the sheet material... | 07/30/1991 |
