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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166663 | Evidence preservation items The kit described herein may include a first measurement element capable of measuring in at least the x and y planes without substantially moving the element. The kit may further include a second measurement element capable of measuring in at least the x and y plane... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7882643 | Square and leveling tool A square and leveling tool for measuring exterior and interior corners along buildings, corner posts, rafters, etc. The tool generally includes a first arm having measuring indicia disposed and a second arm having measuring indicia, wherein the second arm is angular... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7748130 | Tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade A tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade. ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7587833 | Tool for plumbing, squaring and attaching The present invention is generally related to products and methods for leveling, plumbing, squaring and a frame to a structure during its attachment. ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7434324 | Tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade A tool for qualitatively measuring a feature of a skate blade. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7350517 | Tile saw guide apparatus A tile saw guide apparatus comprising a right-angle triangle shaped guide body and an attachment structure. The right-angle triangle shaped guide body includes a tile receiving space accessible through a first non-hypotenuse edge of the right-angle triangle shaped g... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350306 | Easy stairs Easy Stairs is an L-shaped device having a diagonal sliding rod attached to the two sides. Connectors with locking devices allow the diagonal rod to firmly affix to the sides at various locations. To use Easy Stairs, a user adjusts the diagonal rod along the edge of... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7281338 | Slide mounting tools, kits and systems containing same and methods related thereto Slide mounting tools are disclosed, including a magnetic slide mounting tool having at least one magnet for mounting a slide to a surface. In one embodiment, a first section of a slide can be magnetically coupled to the slide mounting tool and installed on a station... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7266899 | Speed level The present invention provides a combination tool for use by an individual workman, without resorting to assistance by another workman, for laying out horizontal and plumb lines in a confined space, such as that found in a shower stall, bathtub enclosure, or firepla... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7216438 | One piece centering ruler A centering ruler includes a first straight edge, a second straight edge, an angle θ therebetween, and a measuring scale, marked on both sides of the ruler, which divides the first straight edge into equal increments. To find the center of a straight side of a work... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7174650 | Sliding ruler square The present invention is a sliding ruler square that provides an adjustable and extendible straightedge element permitting a user to conveniently scribe lengthy cut lines at pre-selected angles across a work piece typically utilized in the construction industry with... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162808 | Precision circle center finder and multifunctional construction trade tool A measuring instrument is described for application to the end of a circular member, such as a pipe, to locate the precise center of such circular member, and project it to a distant surface. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7117606 | Pocket-sized leveling tool A leveling tool having: a body, including a first face and an opposite second face, the first and second faces defining a thickness between them, the body defining a first side surface, a second side surface opposite said first side surface, a first end surface, and... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114264 | Length adjustable rafter square A rafter square is provided with a triangular base plate, having a flanged base edge portion, a side edge portion, and a hypotenuse edge portion. An extension arm is selectively movable from a retracted position, closely adjacent the hypotenuse edge, to an extended ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7096592 | Method and apparatus for locating hole positions on an adjustable stair stringer A stairway can be constructed by using movable tread/riser supports placed along a stairway stringer and the supports can be moved as a group or individually to accommodate a stairway slope of any desired degree. It is desirable to mark a stringer for the uniform eq... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7089679 | Measuring apparatus and method therefor An apparatus for measuring linear distances comprising a wheel to be rolled along a surface to be measured, wherein the wheel comprises a plurality of incremental line markers to facilitate measurement of selected intervals, and wherein the wheel is maintained withi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086166 | Spirit level with integrated inclination adjustment mechanism The present spirit level has an elongated body with a longitudinal leveling face and at least one inclination peg retractably mounted in the body. The inclination peg is configured to selectably extend at least partially out from the leveling face by at least one pr... | 08/08/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7073240 | Duct joint layout tool A layout tool and a means for using the tool to fabricate multi-segment elbows and offset joints from rectangular cross-section fibrous air ductboard material. The tool has a triangular main body having at least one structural feature that defines a plane. At least ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073299 | Circle wall track A curved metal track for receiving a series of metal studs and forming a part of a curved metal wall. The track comprises a plurality of sections with each section being pivotally connected to an adjacent section. Structurally each section comprises a base plate hav... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7065926 | Manufactured home frame A floor frame for a transportable manufactured home includes spaced apart perimeter frame members having a vertical wall and two horizontal walls extending therefrom. A plurality of floor joists extend between the spaced apart perimeter frame members and have notche... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055256 | Plumb bob square bracket A plumb bob bracket is disclosed for use in building construction having a first stud wall and a second stud wall each having an upper beam, a lower beam, and a plurality of vertical beams therebetween. The plumb bob bracket includes a first leg, a second leg attach... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7051446 | Construction layout and angle measurement tool A construction layout and angle measurement tool includes opposite working sides having unique indicia for establishing angles from side edges or corners of building materials. When used with a reference line, and when attached to the workpiece, the tool allows site... | 05/30/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7020978 | Adjustable position tool guide An adjustable position tool guide is disclosed for performing operations with tools on a work piece at an accurate distance and orientation with respect to edges or other features of the work piece in a highly convenient manner. The tool guide includes a base for po... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6996911 | Combination level and squaring tool A square that includes two rigid, channeled members having an interior and an exterior, with the two members being joined at a ninety-degree angle to form a one-piece L-shaped tool having an elbow and a notch disposed on an exterior corner opposite the elbow. The in... | 02/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6920735 | Block positioning tool A block positioning tool includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member attached together such that a L-shaped frame is formed. The frame has an upper surface and a bottom surface. The first and second elongated members each have a slot therein exte... | 07/26/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6901680 | System for spacing flutes on a workpiece A system, apparatus, and method for spacing and aligning flutes to be routed in a workpiece is disclosed. The system includes a flute-spacing jig with spaced alignment holes, a workpiece aligner, and a fence guide. Additionally, the system can include a T-square wit... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6895683 | Carpenter's layout tool A carpenter's layout tool has various measurements thereon, which measurements are used during stud wall construction. The tool has a pair of feet, each with a centrally disposed opening, the feet being joined at a lower surface of each by a connecting bar. The conn... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6883244 | Picture alignment and hanging device A picture alignment and hanging device for aiding in the locating and marking of positions for a hook or nail on a wall for placing a picture or mirror thereon including an elongated vertical member having an alignment hole positioned therein and an attachment end l... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6868616 | Builder's measuring and marking tool In one aspect of the invention, a builder's measuring and marking tool is provided. The tool comprises a planar member having a right triangle configuration, including a first side edge, a second side edge extending normal to the first side edge, and a third side ed... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6810592 | Adjustable door jamb setting jig An adjustable door jamb setting jig for installing metal door frames in building structures. The adjustable door jamb setting jig includes a base frame being made of wood material; and also includes an extension frame being made of metal material and being extendabl... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6757983 | Paver alignment and scribing guide tool and method of use The present invention is a tool for scribing a paver. The tool allows for the alignment and scribing of rectangular pavers to be placed in an arc pattern. The tool includes an alignment head having a left end and a right end. A scribe guide extends from said alignme... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6725559 | Apparatus and methods for locating embroidery center marks on an article The tool for locating a center mark for embroidery on articles such as garments includes a planar body having orthogonally-related legs with respective exterior and interior edges. Index markings are provided on the legs along the linear edges. The index markings in... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6725556 | Rafter tool and method A rafter tool and method includes a rafter square portion, a base portion, an extension member, an L-bar and a support bracket. The extension member, such as a string, may be wrapped within the base portion during storage of the rafter tool and can be extended betwe... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6688014 | Builder's measuring and marking tool A measurement or marking tool such as a roofer's square having a right triangular configuration'including a first straight edge having an abutment ledge therealong'a second straight edge extending at a right angle to the first straight edge, and a third s... | 02/10/2004 |
