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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7437828 | Siding adjustable angle installation apparatus The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for accurately and safely cutting residential siding members. A specialized tool and saw guide system comprise two hingedly connected plates to securely hold and balance the siding member during the cutting pro... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7434509 | Guide system for forming ink images A guide system comprising a plurality of guide members, where each guide member comprises an exposed surface and an intermediate portion between first and second end portions. The first end portion comprises a deformable detent member defining a detent projection. T... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7350309 | Extendable spacer device A spacer device for laser-optical measurement of hollow cylinders has at least two, preferably three arms which are coupled or interlaced with one another and which can be moved relative to one another. Each of the arms has a measurement roller on one end which is b... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7343688 | Versatile adjustable clamp fixture and multiple square tool An adjustable clamp fixture holds overlapping legs of L-shaped carpenter framing squares in aligned relationships in fixed or sliding relationships. Outer perpendicular legs of the squares align in various ways for a variety of measuring, marking, cutting, and jiggi... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337550 | Combination square Novel combination squares for magnetically retaining a magnetic rule-type blade in a blade retaining slot. Novel combination squares including an L-shaped rule-type blade. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7293363 | Dual line protractor for biometric measurements A dual line protractor fixed to a central axis which has two housings, each housing having a spool with retractable lines, the housings and spools being rotatably attached to the central axis. The spools and housings rotate independently of each other on the central... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290350 | Devices, systems, and methods for framing The invention is adapted particularly for simplifying the difficult task of measuring the openings of picture frame mats, and then transferring those measurements to a mitering machine for the purpose of accurately cutting, to the proper length, a piece of picture f... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7254920 | Tile-leveling device A device for setting and leveling tile is provided that comprises an elongated straight edge. The straight edge includes a horizontal tile support flange and a vertical flange. A support leg is adjustably attached to the vertical flange adjacent each end of the stra... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7254855 | Multi-purpose hand tool and scribing apparatus utilizing multi-purpose hand tool A multi-purpose hand tool has a first member having a first portion and a second portion. A second portion member is slidably and pivotally coupled to the second portion of the first member. A coupling assembly pivotally couples the second member to the second porti... | 08/14/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7197833 | Framing square jig A tool for holding a framing square has a body with a pair of spaced longitudinal slots accommodating the flat legs of the framing square. Clamping devices mounted on the body clamp the body on the legs of the framing square to fix the position of the framing square... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7188427 | Multi-task protractor A multi-task protractor apparatus having the capabilities of a rotating protractor, adjustable triangle, ruler, miniature leveler, framing square and roof angle finder is disclosed. The multi-task protractor accurately measures angles and slopes and provides two str... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7159328 | Measurement gauge incorporating a level Apparatus 10 discloses a handle 32 for manipulating the device and an extending rule portion 18 having a series of markings or measurements 26 embossed along its edge serving as a base of spacing measurement for a pivotally mounted swing ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7082692 | Adjustable multifunction ruler An adjustable ruler includes two elongate ruler members and an adjustable clamping member. Each of the ruler members includes a longitudinal slot, outwardly facing channels along opposite sides of the slot, parallel longitudinal sides, and measuring indicia marked a... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073267 | Gauging apparatus and method A multiple gauge assembly for establishing vehicle wheel rim and tire sizes to prevent interference with vehicle structure facing the wheel, as during directional turning of the wheel on a vehicle wheel mount, about a pivot axis angled relative to the wheel axis, co... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7043850 | Transparent measuring device with seam allowance guide A transparent measuring device having a planar structure, a plurality of markings, at least one window, and a seam allowance guide. The planar structure has an upper surface and a lower surface, and the markings are formed on the lower surface of the planar structur... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6986210 | Adjustable cutting template An adjustable cutting template includes a plurality of leg members selectively engageable with each other for defining a cutting perimeter on a substantially solid surface. Each plurality of leg members includes a first portion and a second portion attached thereto ... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6978550 | Protractor and ruler combination A protractor and ruler combination includes a main ruler having a side formed with a protractor, a secondary ruler rotatably mounted on the main ruler, and an auxiliary ruler having a side secured on the secondary ruler, so that the secondary ruler is moved in conce... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6973736 | 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... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6935033 | Measuring instrument for establishing the angle of tilt of a lens mounting rim of a spectacles frame A measurement instrument for establishing an angle by which each lens-mounting rim of a spectacles frame having two lens-mounting rims joined by a spectacles bridge is tilted in a horizontal plane in front of an eye of a spectacles wearer comprises a supporting plat... | 08/30/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6931735 | Window treatment hanging tool A window treatment hanging tool is made up of two right angled shaped guide components. The first guide component has dual arms positioned perpendicular to each other, each with channeled pathways. The second guide component also has dual arms in perpendicular relat... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6807744 | Bowling ball angulator and methods of use A device for locating bowling ball gripping apertures with respect to a bowling ball weight block angle inherent to that particular bowling ball and the track of a particular bowler. One embodiment of the device includes a curved base portion adapted to substantiall... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6729525 | Structure of a two dimensional positioning nailing machine An improved structure of a two dimensional positioning nailing machine is disclosed, which has a body, a positioning member and at least one positioning rule, the improved structure characterized in that the positioning member is removably attached on the body, the ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6694633 | Common rafter and hip layout tool A common rafter and hip layout tool which provides a protractor portion, a common cut marking edge, a common cut marking edge pantograph arm to which is connected a bird's mouth marking arm, a seat cut marking arm connected at a right angle to the bird's ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6643942 | Multi-purpose leveling and marking tool for mounting cabinets, shelves and the like upon a vertical wall surface A combination leveling and marking tool for use in establishing wall support locations existing underneath a wall covering material such as dry wall or wall board material. The tool includes a central elongate extending portion having a first end and a se... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6622395 | Measuring device for pipefitters A measuring device is used to orient and place portions of obstacles, such as pipes, conduits or the like and includes a framing square having an alignment bracket mounted thereon. The alignment bracket abuts one of the obstacles and one leg of the framin... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6453568 | Laser protractor A laser protractor comprising two laser pointers fixed in a body to point exactly 90° apart in the same plane and a third laser pointer mounted on a movable arm rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the intersection of the first two laser pointers (as... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6401584 | Miter cutting guide apparatus A miter cutting guide apparatus is provided to aid in the making of miter cuts used on wood millwork as trim around floors, walls, doors, cabinets and the like and which can also be used on ceramics such as for tile cutting. Two miter arms are pivotally a... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6334262 | Gauge and method for measuring animal backs and saddles This invention is a simple device and method of measurement that employs a mechanical device having articulated transverse linkages comprising a parallelogram assembly having the first arm as one link, an opposing link, and further comprising a hub member... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6289598 | Length measuring device A length measuring device is used for measuring a length of from a virtual intersection of the extension lines of two surfaces extending along the respective sides A1, A2 to ends of the respective sides of a bent member. The length measuring device is com... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6240649 | Sighting assembly A sighting assembly for providing a reference laser beam in the course of connecting pipe segments to each other includes an elongate body in which a laser pointing course is received and which is pivotally engaged at its front end to an straight edged ar... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6119356 | Parallelogram tool for locating stairway and stair landing railings Embodiments of a stairway or walkway handrail construction tool are shown and described, each embodiment comprising a frame of four outer members. The members are pivotally joined at or near each end and can thus be moved to form a square or rectangle and... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6076270 | Instant angle gauge An improved angle gauge comprising a plurality of upright parallel plates hingedly connected to each other, hingedly connected to a movable linear indicator member and hingedly connected to a frame. The frame is grooved to accept a sliding indicator membe... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5839201 | Segmented, combination level and square having a rotating joint The present invention relates to a segmented, combination level and square that has a rotating joint. In a preferred embodiment, this hand tool provides the user with many optional tools in one. The tool can be configured as a level, a T-square, a framing... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5732474 | Visual aid and manipulative for demonstrating geometric and trigonmetric functions The present invention herein called "LABEs", comprises a manipulative for assisting students in the visual understanding of the relationships of all angles in a rectangle, triangle, or other such geometric shapes relative to their side lengths, thus allow... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5675901 | Segmented, combination level and square having a rotating joint The present invention relates to a segmented, combination level and square that has a rotating joint. In a preferred embodiment, this hand tool provides the user with many optional tools in one. The tool can be configured as a level, a T-square, a framing... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5639966 | Machine height measuring method and machine height measuring device for surveying machines A method of measuring machine height of a surveying machine includes setting a surveying machine such that the machine center situates on a vertical line passing through a measuring point defining a crossing point between a horizontal line passing through... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5617642 | Tile fitting method and device Disclosed is a method and device for fitting tile and other building material into a mosaic pattern. A base section is connected to a slidable and rotatable rod connected to one or more cut line adjustment rods which conform to a particular pattern for cu... | 04/08/1997 |
