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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8099878 | Electrical box template An electrical box template, an electrical box template extension device and a method for utilizing the electrical box template and an electrical box template extension device is provided and includes a template body having a template perimeter, a template back and a... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8065811 | One man high wall penetration measurement transfer tool A device for locating vertical wall features and for translating those features onto drywall board or sheeting material to be placed onto the vertical wall. The device includes a main body having a top edge and a bottom edge, at least one channel, the at least one c... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8006401 | Cut-out tool for making a utility receptacle cut-out in sheeting material The cut-out tool (10) includes an insert adaptor (22) configured to insert into and be secured within a utility receptacle (12) prior to sheeting material (16) overlying the receptacle (12), such as an electric receptacle (12 | 08/30/2011 |
| 7926195 | Flexible locating device Disclosed are embodiments of a flexible locating apparatus capable of locating a perimeter of a body with respect to an outer surface of a sheet of material, the body being one of a multitude of body shapes. One embodiment of the apparatus comprises a target member ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7891108 | Utility box marking device This application describes a device for making where to locate and to cut the opening for a utility box, windows, panels or other openings on a sheet of building material. This marking device comprises a metal wire mesh screen mounted to or within a rigid peripheral... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7845089 | Electrical fixture for facilitating the location of a corresponding opening in a construction panel An electrical fixture for facilitating the location of a corresponding opening in a construction panel. The electrical fixture comprises a housing for mounting to a stationary building structure behind the construction panel and a collar having a back portion that w... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7810250 | Method and apparatus to mark opposing surfaces The technology of the present application provides a system and method for marking opposing surfaces of varying sizes, shapes, and materials. This system and method allow a user to transfer the outline or location of a relevant feature such as, for example, a fasten... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7661201 | Magnetic locator system A system for locating a junction box installed within the framework of a structure and behind a wall includes a hidden magnetic assembly removably mounted on a junction box, and a second magnetic assembly located outside of the wall used to identify the location of ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7509750 | Receptacle box installer and method A receptacle box installer includes an L-shaped element with a first arm and a second arm, a block attached to an inside surface of the first arm of the L-shaped element, and a gap between a side of the block closest to the second arm of the L-shaped element and the... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7497025 | Universal installation template and method of use for placement of in-wall or in-ceiling speakers Embodiments of the present invention provide installation templates and methods that allow placement of various sized equipment in a finished wall or ceiling. In one embodiment, a method of forming an aperture for mounting of an in-wall component between two support... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7467476 | Marking sheet for cutting drywall The marking sheet for cutting drywall provides an adhesive sheet having a marking layer formed of a transferable medium for transferring an image of an opening to the rear surface of a sheet of drywall. The user may then use the transferred image as a template for c... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7454844 | Sheetrock punch apparatus A punch apparatus for cutting an opening in a sheet of material is disclosed. The punch apparatus includes a base plate, a measuring stick provided on the base plate and a punch assembly having multiple blades adjustably mounted on the measuring stick for cutting th... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7434326 | Precision box jig Simplified, easy-to-use electrical utility box positioning jig assemblies (10, 54) are provided including an elongated, upright standard (16) having opposed, generally flat, front and rear surfaces, and a support (18, 56) positionable along the ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7434327 | Ceiling locating device A locating device for locating the centerpoint of a body such as a recessed light fixture behind a ceiling. The device includes an extendable first member connectable in the center of the body and a second member positionable on the outer surface of the ceiling. A m... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432444 | Temporary protective cover for an electrical box A temporary protective cover for an electrical outlet box is disclosed which is attached to the outlet box after wiring is installed but before wallboard is hung over the box. The protective cover has a protruding pin mounted in a keyhole shaped hole through the cov... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7402748 | Reversible electrical box for residential and commercial ceiling construction A reversible electrical box assembly for mounting an electrical fixture on a ceiling. The electrical box assembly includes a hollow body having a sidewall. The sidewall includes two ends and a center. A flange extends outwards from the sidewall at a location offset ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7392594 | Electrical device-mounting tool A tool that can properly align, level, and true up light switches and outlets is described. More particularly, the tool can properly align and true up single or ganged light switches and ganged duplex outlets at installation. ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7373730 | Tool for installing electrical boxes A tool for installing various configurations of electrical boxes to framing studs during building construction includes a staff having graduations indicating distances from an end of the staff. A mounting fixture is slidably disposed on the staff and can be secured ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7367131 | System for locating a junction box A system for locating a junction box installed within the framework of a structure and behind a wall includes a first magnet mounted on a plate with the plate being removably mounted to a junction box, a spring actively biasing the magnet outwardly from the plate, a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7363720 | Marking sheet for cutting drywall The marking sheet for cutting drywall provides an adhesive sheet having a marking layer formed of a transferable medium for transferring an image of an opening to the rear surface of a sheet of drywall. The user may then use the transferred image as a template for c... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7350312 | Dot marks the spot Markers for mounting objects such as picture frames, mirrors, shelves and the like, to desired locations on a wall type surface without causing unnecessary holes to the wall surface. The markers can include target patches with target indicia such as crossed hairs, a... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7334342 | Marking device having marking members A marking device is disclosed to enable the placement of an indicator mark on one side of a sheet of material to mark the approximate periphery of a stationary object. The device is affixed to the stationary object with channels that allow for an element to be mount... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7314078 | Temporary partition system A novel clamping device for use in conjunction with a temporary partition system is provided. The present invention is a telescoping pole system having a unique clamping end that retains a sheet of plastic or other sheeting material for the establishment of temporar... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7301099 | Electrical box mounting plate An electrical box assembly includes an adjustable electrical box cover. The cover includes a base plate having a central opening and a collar encircling the central opening. A sleeve slides through the collar and is adjusted by a plurality of adjustment screws. In o... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278218 | Laser line generating device with swivel base A base for a light generating device or a leveling device, having a first surface that includes a connection structure to receive and mount either a light generating device or a leveling device thereto, and a second surface including a nonmechanical attachment struc... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7269912 | Methods and apparatuses for mounting a flat panel video display Mounting tools and methods for using mounting tools are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a mounting tool includes a template having a body configured to be releasably attachable to a support medium. The mounting tool further includes a projecting member configur... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7222437 | Combined stud finder and tape measure device A combined stud finder and tape measure device includes a housing having any traditional stud finder circuitry integrally disposed therein along with a tape measure having a tape strip wound on a spindle. The tape measure is oriented so that the width of the tape st... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7210241 | Electrical junction box template and method of use A device and method for accurately locating electrical junction box openings in sheetrock walls is disclosed. The various embodiments disclosed means for predetermining the shape of the hole to be cut in the wall to locate the electrical junction box and then to pla... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7208681 | Electronic device and information reproduction system An electronic device includes a cabinet containing an electronic circuit; a covering member containing wire rods connected to the electronic circuit and led to the outside through an opening of the cabinet; a pivoting shaft portion provided on the covering member; a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7200951 | Electrician's measurement apparatus and method of use The positions of electrical boxes, switches and outlets are marked and accurately located by use of an integrated measuring apparatus having multiple sets of slots, indicia printed on left and right edges of the front side of the apparatus, and levels for positionin... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7191538 | Templet system for cutting openings in lath and plaster panels The present invention provides a templet system including a drilling templet, a sawing templet, and a fastener with an expandable toggle nut to secure the sawing templet to a lath and plaster ceiling or wall panel during the cutting process, and to secure the cut po... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7186917 | Disposable wall box painting mask A mask for use during painting shields those components of the contents of a wall box which will be exposed through a decorative plate used to cover the wall box after the wall is painted. The mask is a substantially flat thin sheet with an adhesive substance applie... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7185442 | Dot marks the spot Markers for mounting objects such as picture frames, mirrors, shelves and the like, to desired locations on a wall type surface without causing unnecessary holes to the wall surface. The markers can include target patches with target indicia such as crossed hairs, a... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7181855 | Methods and devices for enhancing intensity of on-surface lines cast by laser line projectors or the like Given a situation where a projected laser line appears to have terminated or faded as it intersects with a work-surface (e.g., a wall), a fan-out redirecting means is used to capture and redirect energy radiating above and parallel to, or radiating away from the giv... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165339 | Measuring apparatus with tape measure and pendulum for plumbing A measuring apparatus comprises a handle 22 having a tape-holder 26′ and pendulum 24 attached thereto such that a measuring tape 30 can extend to a variable extent sideways out of the tape-holder with the pendulum hanging vertically dow... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7134217 | Printing device including stud finder for installing gem electrical outlet box The present invention is a device for printing an outline of an opening to be cut in wall to facilitate the installation of a GEM electrical box in the wall. The outline is substantially rectangular having a first and second set of sides. The first set of sides is s... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7040034 | Multi-purpose marking device A device and method are provided for marking bolt holes in sill boards. The marking device includes a rectangular, substantially planar member having a first end and a second end. One or both ends are configured to receive an anchor bolt. A first punch is positioned... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028413 | Level stamp A spirit level which includes an easy to operate, built in stamping mechanism that can be used by the individual user to mark a level line on a surface located adjacent the spirit level, such as a wall against which the level is engaged. The spirit level includes a ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7013570 | Stud finder A stud finder for a light generating device, having a surface and a connection structure on the surface to removably mount either a light generating device or a leveling device thereto. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6958448 | Tool for installing an electrical box A tool for installing an electrical box is provided. The tool includes a holding assembly for holding an electrical box to be mounted on a framing member; a depth adjuster for positioning the electrical box a predetermined distance relative to a face of the framing ... | 10/25/2005 |
