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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186073 | Quilting template and ruler A combined template and ruler for use in quilting is formed from a rigid plastic material and includes a plurality of spaced slots that correspond to cutting and sewing lines that are marked on layers of fabric using the template. The cutting and sewing lines are po... | 05/29/2012 |
| 7975396 | Methods and apparatus for cutting baked goods A template for use in cutting a good contained in a pan enables the baked good to be cut into a plurality of substantially equi-sized pieces. The template includes a substantially planar body including a plurality of first slots and a plurality of second slots. The ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7854073 | Quilt template A quilt template is disclosed for producing a plurality of quilt pieces. The quilt template comprises a template plate for positioning over a first and second layer material. A marking groove traverses the template plate and receives a writing instrument. A first cu... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7712226 | Grid system apparatus A grid system apparatus comprising a substantially planar base member and an attachment member. The base member has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite of the upper surface. The attachment member is mounted to the lower surface of the base and is compatibl... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7707736 | Apparatus and method for optimizing a surgical incision on the breast A device for establishing an area of incision on a breast includes a positioning component adapted to be positioned on or adjacent to a nipple areola complex of the breast and a template component connected to the positioning component. The template component includ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7685734 | Pipe fitting template A template allows a piping system installer to create a pipe fitting outline without requiring the installer to consult a manufacturer's catalog and without requiring the installer to plot dimensions with a measuring instrument. The template comprises marking holes ... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7650702 | Ostomy support garment and the preparation thereof A device for locating and marking the optimum position of the center of a hole for receiving a stoma in a hernia support, said device being in the form of work piece provided with a pattern for identifying and recording the optimum position for placing of the center... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7568295 | Quilt tool The quilting tool has a transparent, parallelogram plate and a first set of guidelines. The plate has at least a first major surface, a second major surface, a first side, a second side parallel to the first side, a third side and a fourth side parallel to the third... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7559151 | Transfer tool The present device is a guide for positioning a heat-applied item over a garment, such as a t-shirt, or a nonwearable, such as a towel. The guide comprises a substantially flat sheet including a center line indicator, a plurality of longitudinal rule lines, a plural... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7536803 | Cutting guide for electric scissors A cutting guide for use in cutting material using electric scissors or a similar tool includes an elongate cutting channel extending along a support surface. Opposing lower sections of side walls generally adjacent to a bottom of the channel are generally parallel a... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7448142 | Gridded stabilizer and method of using same This invention relates to a removable gridded stabilizer and a method for producing accurately sewn piecework. More specifically, the method involves the use of a removable stabilizer having a grid onto which pieces of fabric may be aligned, adhered, and sewn. Fabri... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7395607 | Rotational and translational microposition apparatus and method A rotational and translational microposition apparatus includes a first rotary motor, a second rotary motor and a linear motor. The first rotary motor surmounts an upstanding bracket mounted to a support surface. A rigid link having a right angle bend formed in it i... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7389589 | Composition transfer proportional drawing grids Provided are systems for transferring a composition, the systems comprising a transparent grid substrate; lines on a surface of the transparent grid substrate, the lines comprising symmetrical grid lines and a proportional border around the symmetrical grid lines; s... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7373731 | Construction templates and methods of use Construction templates, as well as methods of use that employ construction templates, are described. Embodiments of the present invention comprise construction specifications printed on substantially dimensionally stable material. Functions of the construction templ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7350473 | Method and grid for tying layers of a quilt The present invention simplifies the process of placing quilt ties in the quilt during the quilt making process. The quilt tie device contains a plurality of openings that identify locations in the quilt for quilt ties. A quilt maker places the quilt tie device over... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7310885 | Fabric having a procedure map A fabric having a procedure map which enables identification, by a machine or by a person, of one or more of the fabric characteristics, e.g. the straight of grain, true bias, up-down direction, decorative pattern characteristic, distance from a selvedge or distance... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287339 | Template for ruling index cards The template for ruling index cards is a guide for marking a number of parallel lines on an unruled writing surface, such as a 3″×5″ index card. The template has a number of parallel slits spaced at predesignated distances from each other. Preferably, a templat... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281337 | Template for customizing quilting squares and method of using the same A template is provided that aids quilt member fabrication. More specifically, a template is provided for selective interconnection to layered fabric members wherein the template indicates the location for sewing and cutting individual fabric pieces that make up the ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7266901 | Multiple-bolt insertion tool A multiple-bolt insertion tool in accordance with the present invention simultaneously inserts bolts into at least two bolt holes arrayed in a workpiece and includes a bolt receiving member and a hold-and-release mechanism. The bolt receiving member includes bolt po... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7251898 | Transparent measuring device with enhanced visibility lines A transparent measuring device with enhanced visibility lines formed on a transparent substrate having opposing planar front and back surfaces and with at least one opaque line formed on one of the front and back surfaces and at least one transparent line formed on ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7219437 | Laser guided work device A laser guided work device including a work board having a work surface, a line producing laser projecting a line on the work surface, and a linear motion device engaging the laser to the work board. The linear motion device translates the laser relative to the work... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7198614 | Method and apparatus for adapting clothing to allow access for medical procedures The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for positioning and creating an opening in a person's shirt or blouse at a location that varies depending on the underlying location necessary to perform a medical procedure. The created opening allows acce... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7181859 | Instructional template structure for aiding installation of wall brackets An instructional template structure for aiding the installation of wall brackets, which is primarily characterized by incorporating a template backboard in a wall bracket packaging box, which can either be placed inside the packaging box or included to the side of t... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7156017 | Method creating a picture by different layered stencils A coloring book for method is provided creating a picture 51 by different layered stencils with the steps of: Lining up the border stencil holes 21 or holes marked for lining up, then coloring each stencil page for each individual color of the picture. When all colo... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152336 | Tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes A tool for measuring compliance with building construction codes comprises at least one indentation having a diameter that is representative of a maximum or minimum diameter of a handrail or grab bar, as permitted by code standards. The indentation is positioned adj... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7127826 | Markers, methods of marking, and marking systems for use in association with images Markers, methods of marking, and marking systems for use in association with images are disclosed. One marker is removable with a targeted design and metric dimensions inscribed on a clear plastic flap. This marker is attached adjacent to an area of interest with th... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7103984 | Anchor bolt and setting template An anchor bolt setting template is used to position an anchor bolt in a wall for attachment of a first plate or a second plate to the wall. The first and second plates having different dimensions from each other. The template includes a rigid washer plate having fir... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7100299 | Installation tool for aerospace fastening system A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing ha... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086171 | Template for positioning vents or boots for an HVAC system A template for locating the placement of the vents for an HVAC system is provided. The template includes a body defining a first set of parallel edges. Further, the body defines longitudinal and latitudinal walls of a rectangular aperture. The longitudinal walls run... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7080461 | Installation tool for aerospace fastening system A system, for installation of fastening systems to a structure, includes a fastening system installation specification, which includes dimensional and qualitative requirements for components of the fastening systems; and a tool. The tool includes an outer housing ha... | 07/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7055259 | Template set for drawing three-dimensional shapes A template set includes a first template for drawing the contour of a three-dimensional shape and a second template for drawing the visible and invisible edges of the three-dimensional shape. The first template has a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture has... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7045197 | Self-measuring roll goods Self measuring roll goods includes a pliable substrate, a front surface, and a rear surface. The rear surface includes fiducial markings to facilitate the quick and easy measurement of the roll goods. The fiducial markings include an array of symbols, and at least a... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7028412 | Template for measuring, marking and cutting of construction materials, and method of using same The invention relates to a template for determining the shape and size construction materials should be cut to substantially match an irregularly shaped area to be covered by the construction materials. The template is a single layer material having lines that permi... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6944963 | Pattern-profile measuring device This invention pertains to the art of methods and apparatuses associated with measuring and profile tools utilized in crafts, particularly in the design of quilts. More specifically, the invention provides an improved measuring tool that incorporates a variety of un... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6935039 | Quilt swag decoration template set and method Quilt swag decoration template set (10) includes adjustable tracing pattern template (15) for creating a shape of predetermined length for marking and cutting out swag pieces (120) and adjustable placement template (45) for marking the lo... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931750 | Template for making decorative holes in a piece of paper placed on top of the template A template includes a mouth defined in a side face of the template for receiving therein an auxiliary tool. A combining device is formed on a periphery defining the mouth for combination with the auxiliary tool and patterns are defined through a periphery of the tem... | 08/23/2005 |
