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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D659561 | Combined level and square | 05/15/2012 |
| D659031 | Framing square combination tool | 05/08/2012 |
| D610925 | Protractor for a chalk line | 03/02/2010 |
| D565974 | Picture hanging locating device | 04/08/2008 |
| D557725 | Laser beam projector | 12/18/2007 |
| 7302763 | Adjustable jig for use when installing bargeboards An adjustable jig includes rigidly formed arms that have rectilinear shapes provided with opposite edges, an elongated central opening formed therein and opposed ends abutted with adjacent arm ends. Fasteners are interfitted within the arm openings such that the arm... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7299560 | Multi-purpose tool A multi-purpose tool includes a graduated extension pivotably and lockably connected to a leveling extension. The graduated extension includes graduations for measuring length, angles, pitch, or a combination of these measurements. Angles may also be measured with a... | 11/27/2007 |
| D555017 | Kit of combination line laser and stud finder with ruler mount and wall mount | 11/13/2007 |
| 7243436 | T-bevel plumb tool A t-bevel plumb tool configured for identifying and placing a plumb line has the components typical of a t-bevel, namely a handle and a blade that pivotally attaches to the handle, and a plumb indicator that, in one embodiment, removably attaches to one end of the b... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241091 | Decoration-used mold unit A decoration-used mold unit for defining a border on a work piece to facilitate cutting or milling. The mold unit includes an elongated rectangular main body formed with a first window for processing a first sink and a second window for processing a second sink. A f... | 07/10/2007 |
| D542827 | Laser beam projector | 05/15/2007 |
| 7213969 | Axillary thermometer An axillary thermometer for measuring the temperature of a patient comprising a first disk-shaped member having a circumferential edge, and an upper portion and lower portion, that is integrally connected, and angularly situated, via a connecting member joint, to a ... | 05/08/2007 |
| D541185 | Combined LCD clock, thermometer, hydrometer, barometer and weather station | 04/24/2007 |
| D536629 | Locating and tracing tool | 02/13/2007 |
| 7155838 | Apparatus for gauging a dimension of an object An apparatus for gauging the dimension of an object. The apparatus has a wall with a generally flat front surface, facing a first direction, and a peripheral edge. Space graduations are provided on the wall relative to which a dimension of an object placed in front ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153076 | Method of applying a wrap sheet to a book hardcover and related guide apparatus Apparatus for forming and applying a wrap sheet to a hardcover for a bound book, including a planar guide having a width and length selected such that the planar guide can be uses as a template for cutting the wrap sheet. A reticule is disposed on the planar guide, ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140110 | Folding knife having a locking mechanism A folding knife is disclosed. The knife includes a handle; a blade having a tang pivotably connected to the handle allowing pivoting of the blade between a closed position in which the blade extends along the handle, and an open position in which the blade extends a... | 11/28/2006 |
| D531530 | Electronic measuring and/or leveling tool | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124668 | Alignment device An alignment device including a body having an alignment edge configured to guide a cutting device, an extension portion pivotal relative to the alignment edge, and at least one cutting-line indicator configured to be selectively positioned on the extension portion ... | 10/24/2006 |
| D529826 | Multipurpose tool facilitating formation of accurate bends in electrical conduit | 10/10/2006 |
| 7086172 | Grid for guided operations The invention relates to a grid (10) adapted to be arranged on a patient's skin to provide positioning information in CT-guided percutaneous operations. In one embodiment, the grid (10) comprises a flat and generally rectangular frame having two long s... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7047659 | Multi-task promotional apparatus A promotional apparatus includes a housing having first and second openings and an elongated slot formed therein. A first measuring tape is disposed within the housing, and is retractably extendable from the housing via the first opening. A second measuring tape is ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7029463 | Expandable vomit container assembly An expandable vomit container assembly for providing a handy receptacle for a user to vomit into. The expandable vomit container assembly includes a bag support assembly including an expandable bag support member having a base section and a plurality of ring section... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7003889 | Template for fitting exit hardware on a door A template for cutting a door has a first sidewall having a plurality of through holes through the first sidewall indicating centers of proposed mounting holes, and a plurality of through slots, each having first and second edges separated by a width. Both the first... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6964111 | Folding drywall square A drywall square having a straight long arm of at least forty-eight inches. The long arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the long arm is segmented into a plurality of sections between those ends. A straight short arm intersects the long arm. A first hinged... | 11/15/2005 |
| D511111 | Electronic measuring, sensing and/or leveling tool | 11/01/2005 |
| D510710 | Carpenter square | 10/18/2005 |
| D510532 | Multi-functions tape rule | 10/11/2005 |
| 6918189 | Combination layout tool A combination layout tool especially for use in larger building projects that can be used repeatedly to accurately produce different angles and cuts or layouts. The tool is provided with incremental angle slots in radial alignment with a notch in one side edge for p... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918187 | Multi plane plumb level A multi plane plumb level includes an elongated rigid frame having an X shaped cross section having four walls that are rigidly joined along an elongated central portion of the X shaped cross section and extend outward from the elongated central portion of the X sha... | 07/19/2005 |
| D498151 | Studfinder and laser level tool | 11/09/2004 |
| D497816 | Protractor attachment for a level | 11/02/2004 |
| D495261 | Locator device | 08/31/2004 |
| D494073 | Tape measure with square capability | 08/10/2004 |
| D491823 | Carpenter's square | 06/22/2004 |
| D489277 | Measuring device | 05/04/2004 |
| D488729 | Multi-purpose hand tool that includes tape measure, chalk line, level, angle replicator, and plumb bob in side compartment | 04/20/2004 |
| 5193284 | Multi-purpose drawing ruler A multi-purpose drawing ruler comprising a ruler body, a direction wheel shaft assembly, two brake assemblies, two reset shafts and two retainers, in which the ruler body is in the form of a straight ruler with markings of length along an edge, a pluralit... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5174036 | Multi-functional ruler An improved multi-functional ruler is disclosed comprising a body of a ruler including an axial seat and an axial rod having convex blocks at each of its two ends attached with rollers. The convex blocks are separately connected to the interior of axial n... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5079851 | Notation area insert for a tape measure An improved tape measure having a writing member is disclosed. The writing member has a front surface for receiving markings and a back surface with an adhesive connected to the back surface for attaching the writing member to the tape measure device.... | 01/14/1992 |
