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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7591076 | Multifunctional squaring jig A universal squaring jig which may be used when welding various workpieces in perpendicular orientation. The squaring jig has two workpiece holders attached together by one or more support members. Each holder has three mating surfaces. The first and second mating s... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7353617 | Surface template A surface template is disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, the surface template includes at least two template panels of similar size and shape and disposed in spaced-apart relationship to each other. Each of the at least two template panels has a pair of side... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7284340 | Primary chain adjustment measuring tool A tool for measuring movement of a strand of a chain extending between sprockets in a direction substantially transverse to the length of the strand, for example a primary motorcycle chain extending between a clutch sprocket and an engine compensating sprocket, wher... | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7222435 | Self measuring workpiece An elongated construction workpiece having a viewable surface and adapted to be cut to a measured length or width at a work site, wherein the workpiece is provided on a viewable surface adjacent one or more of its edges with linear measure markings whereby a desired... | 05/29/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7137206 | Writing guide A guide for freehand writing or similar graphics comprises a writing support that eliminates the task of drawing lines and then erasing them in order to write on a straight line. The writing support forms a forgiving visual line that recedes when writing letters wit... | 11/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7114261 | Apparatus for shaping a tile to conform to a contour A scribing device is provided that includes an alignment track, a scribe arm and a coupling unit for coupling the scribe arm to the alignment track at a predetermined angle. The coupling unit is configured to travel along the alignment track in an X direction while ... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6918977 | Architectural molding An architectural molding (10) includes an extruded flexible plastic foam member (16) having a front side (22), a rear side (20) and a cross sectional profile (18). Also included is a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive (24, 26 | 07/19/2005 |
| 6886268 | Siding installation tool and method of installing siding A siding installation tool is provided comprising a main body portion including a spacing flange. The spacing flange includes a hook member disposed to hang the tool from a top edge of a first siding panel and a seat member disposed to receive the bottom edge of a s... | 05/03/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6839977 | Method and apparatus for locating hole positions on an adjustable stair stringer A stariway 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 accomodate a stairway slope of any desired degree. It is desirable to mark a stringer for the uniform equ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6729033 | Three dimensional square tool A generally L-shaped workpiece positioning tool is provided having a base and sidewalls, said base and sidewalls having unobstructed ends and the sidewalls having a void therebetween to space apart the sidewalls. ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6591511 | Framing square An improved framing square having integral features for automating the marking and cutting of angles. The square contains two sliding carriages--one in the body and one in the blade. Each carriage has a deployable pin. In order to set an angle, the user f... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6578279 | 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 s... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6494015 | Deck building tool method and apparatus A tool used to install pickets on the railing of a deck. The railing of a deck comprises two horizontal support members and a plurality of pickets. The device has a rearward surface that is adapted to engage a picket or support post. There are two indicat... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6415520 | Apparatus and method for facilitating accurate placement and installation of crown molding A tool for facilitating accurate placement and installation of crown molding at an intersection of a ceiling and wall, the crown molding having a wall-engaging portion and a ceiling-engaging portion. The tool includes first and second extension arms, each... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6349479 | Ruler for guiding a blade and for providing shielding protection from the blade for the hand holding the ruler A ruler that guides a blade and provides shielding protection from the blade for the hand of a user not holding the blade, not only when the blade is drawn along the ruler and cuts a sheet of material, but also if the blade should be lifted and accidental... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6314652 | Multi-purpose, multi-functional tool A multi-purpose, multi-function tool of compact design made up of a plurality of components having levels thereon which interact together to provide a single tool which can perform a number of various functions or purposes within the design or constructio... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6308699 | Paving brick template The present invention provides a novel template which allows an installer to easily and quickly form accurate markings on a concrete brick so that the brick can be cut in a precise manner to be used in a driveway pattern, a sidewalk pattern, or the like. ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6272758 | Steel worker's layout tool The present invention is a steelworker's layout tool for use in laying out the bolt and weld patterns used to connect steel structural members and in fitting up these members. Preferred embodiments of the present invention comprise parallel arms which are... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6098302 | Rafter template A template system for rafters for roof construction includes a plurality of individual templates, each dedicated to a single roof pitch. Each template is formed from a plastic material to have a base and a flange attached to the base by a living hinge for... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5802730 | Bat A new Bat for measuring and facilitating marking the interior surfaces of an angled work piece, such as angle iron, which cannot be measured or marked by a conventional square because of arcuate corners and formed edges. The inventive device includes a fi... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5797192 | Method and apparatus for a rug cutting guide A guide device for securing carpet to a floor incorporates an elongated main body having an aligning edge portion for positionally aligning with a Z-bar secured to a floor to be carpeted, and an elongated vertical edge element operatively secured to a top... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5787599 | Tape measuring square and adjustable tool guide A layout and guide tool in which a coilable tape measure is disposed on a base to serve as a template for marking a workpiece or fashioning the workpiece with a tool. The layout tool has a guide to align the tool with the workpiece so that the integral te... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5768791 | Ruler assembly A ruler assembly comprises a transparent overlay, an L-shaped flange having transverse and parallel legs, and fasteners for attaching the overlay to the flange. The overlay is attached to the parallel leg of the flange such that the edge of the overlay al... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5768795 | Stud template A stud template (10) which comprises a generally rectangular elongate flat blade (12) sized to cover the width of a plurality of side by side sole plates (14) before installation. An elongate T-shaped member (16) is integrally formed along one long side o... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5727325 | Multipurpose square A multipurpose square (20A) (20B) which performs and simplifies many of the tasks previously accomplished by the use of multiple tools including the framing square, try square, combination square, layout square, and protractor. The square includes indicia... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5497558 | Multi-function drafting instrument A drafting instrument is disclosed that functions as a protractor, compass, T-square and ruler. The instrument is especially adaptable for use on dry erase boards, chalkboards and tables Apertures disposed in the ruler portion of the instrument accommodat... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5491905 | Apparatus for accurately spacing railing spindles A jig for installing spindles has a base member, a jig alignment guide attached to the base member, and a spindle alignment guide secured to the base member. The spindle alignment guide is shaped to align an unsecured spindle in parallel relation to an ad... | 02/20/1996 |
