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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7437830 | Stud marker A stud marker is used for marking the location of a vertical stud in a framed wall having a sole plate and a plurality of vertical studs on the floor directly in front of the stud. The stud marker contains a paint wand attached to a marking guide. The marking guide ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7401416 | System for measuring and cutting A system for measuring and cutting includes a portable measuring unit and a cutting unit. The measuring unit includes a transmitter and a measuring processor in communication with the transmitter. The measuring unit includes a first retractable tape measure having a... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7350313 | Device for cutting and marking a metal cable Device for cutting and marking a metal cable (16), comprising means (12, 18) for cutting the cable (16) and marking means (20) for marking the cable (16) with a mark at a predetermined distance (d) from the cutting plane (C), cutti... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7318287 | Steering column manual stamping fixture A manual steering column stamping fixture includes a body member and a linear bearing assembly. The linear bearing assembly is secured to the body member, and includes a marking punch that is driven into engagement with a steering column so as to place an alignment ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316078 | Picture hanger positioning device A device for use in positioning a picture hanger on a wall. The device includes an elongated body member, a handle carried by an upper portion of the body member, a picture hanger defining a lower open hook portion pivotally mounted on the body member below the hand... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7293925 | Device for marking upon a surface A device for marking upon a surface including a body assembly made of a resilient material, a cover member, a base assembly and a bottom cover. The body assembly has an outer wall, a central opening an upper end and a bottom end. The base assembly includes a marker ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278223 | Housing activated intelligent marking system for hand-held sensing and measuring devices The present invention is directed to an integrated assembly for gathering information and transferring it to a surface. The assembly comprises a housing, a base resiliently connected to the housing, one or more sensors mounted to sense a parameter and a marker posit... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275334 | Method and apparatus for hanging pictures and the like A method and apparatus are provided for hanging a picture, or the like, on the wall surface, through utilization of a fastener position indicator spot, having a spot-shaped body including oppositely facing first and second adhesive surfaces thereof, to indicate a de... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7273332 | Method and apparatus for through-hole placement in a building structure A method and apparatus for creating a through-hole in a building structure includes selecting a first location on a first side of the building structure that will define a first opening of the through-hole; disposing a magnet at the first location; selecting a secon... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269906 | Marking gauge A marking gauge for marking a line parallel to an edge of a surface having a shaft, a fence for contact with the edge, and marker connections that allow markers of different types to be utilized in the alternative to mark the line. Other marking gauge features inclu... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7257904 | Kingpin inspection gauge and hitch adjustment tool A tool for inspecting a trailer kingpin and adjusting a fifth wheel hitch includes a plate having at least two mutually substantially perpendicular sides, one side having upper and lower generally rectangular tabs extending therefrom and separated by a space therebe... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7252463 | Double-sided ultra-thin door marking template A square channel shaped template of ultra-thin rigid plastic, metal or other material has one or more mating configurations of pencil-point-size marking holes in the two opposing faces of the channel. Each configuration of marking holes matches a configuration of sc... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7234245 | Attachment apparatus and methods Apparatus and methods for precisely locating and marking where to fasten an object, such as a plaque or photograph, on a surface, such as a wall are described. The apparatus comprises a fastening means, a main body, the main body having a first surface contacting th... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229237 | Tool for removing an object from a workpiece A tool for removing an object from a hole in a workpiece which includes a first and second arm pivotably connected together. Each arm having an opening between the ends. The second arm also has a drill hole at the second end. A liner bushing and a drill bushing can ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226032 | Picture-hanging device A picture-hanging device, method, and kit enable a user to effectively mark a select vertical location and quickly hang a picture at the select vertical location. The device comprises a hanger portion and a handle portion. The hanger portion comprises an anterior su... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7171755 | Picture hanging level A level designed for use in hanging pictures is disclosed. The level is proportioned to be easy and convenient to use in conjunction with a picture frame, having a pair of perpendicular legs that can rest on a corner of a picture frame and a level vial positioned wi... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7159329 | Picture hanging tool A picture hanging tool is provided for facilitated marking of a selected point on a wall or the like for subsequent installation of a fastener used for hanging a picture or other object from the wall. The tool includes an upper handle section adapted for manual gras... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7155840 | Device for mounting decorative and functional items A device for easy positioning, leveling, marking and hanging of all types of pictures, sconces, decorative shelves, mirrors, and other devices to be mounted on a support surface. It has elongated vertical and horizontal support members attached together, each prefer... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7036875 | Method for attaching undercover onto underside of car floor panel An apparatus and method for attaching an undercover to the underside of a car body floor panel having a plurality of studs, comprises tubular fasteners that are inserted into respective mounting holes of the undercover with diametral clearance and that are engaged w... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6978551 | Picture hanging device A picture hanging device has a body, at least one marking element extending from one side of the body for marking a wall and the like, the body having at least one flexible portion which is of one piece with a remaining portion of the body, the marking element being... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971184 | Wall fastener locating and marking tool A wall fastener locating and marking tool including a generally elongate vertical member having an upper end, a lower end; a generally elongate horizontal bar attached to the upper end of the vertical member and substantially normal to the vertical member; a handle ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6952887 | Marking device and method for indicating locations on a support structure for fastener placement and measurement A marking device of the present invention includes a resilient member to shield a marking member and enable an article with the device to traverse a surface without leaving a mark. The marking member is fixed to the device base and may have an adjustable height. The... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6925725 | Method of and device for determination of penetration depth For determining a depth of drilling in objects a path over which a resistance is measured which is produced by an object to be processed counteracts a processing tool during its advance movement, and the measured path is used for determination of a depth of drilling... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6907675 | Bolt hole marker A marker for marking the location for drilling holes to pass the line of bolts in a plate to be secured to the slab of a building. The marker includes a rotatable gauge having a plurality of different sizes of notches each to nest a different diameter of bolt to loc... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6898862 | Locator for hanging picture frames A locator for hanging picture frames employs an arm which has a handle dispose at one end. A suspension/marker assembly is carried at a second position of the arm. The suspension/marker assembly comprises a plunger which has a point and also mounts a head which rece... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6820343 | Device of and method for visual fixation of signal markers on surveying surfaces A marking device for marking visual permanent markers on a surface and including a housing (2), a marking unit (19), a motorized drive (36, 18; 24) for displacing the marking unit relative to the housing (2), a detector device (21)... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6735881 | Firewood measuring and marking apparatus A firewood measuring and marking apparatus includes an elongated base member with a marker mounted generally vertically on one end. The marker has a downwardly projecting tip for marking a log when pressed against the log. The base member has an adjustable extension... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6588868 | Marking apparatus The marking apparatus for marking a surface (9), especially to guide work performed on a ceiling or a wall of a building, includes a marking unit having a device for making a mark on the surface, such as a writing instrument or stylus combined with a ligh... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6574880 | Marker for indicating site for a fastener A solid marker for indicating a location to place a fastener for an object to be placed on a supporting surface. The marker, preferably made of chalk, includes a front containing at least one pointed tip for marking the supporting surface and a back, adhe... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6508011 | Bolt hole marker A bolt hole marker for marking the location where a hole needs to be drilled in a foundation. The bolt hole marker includes an elongate angled base member having a first elongate portion having a slot in an end thereof with the slot being adapted to recei... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6442852 | Scribe device A body (10) movably supports a holder (20) for movement in a vertical direction. A piezo actuator (40) is sandwiched between the body (10) and the holder (20). Vertical vibrations of the piezo actuator (40) are transmitted to a cutter (30) attached to a l... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6430827 | Spirit level A spirit level employs an elongated housing having a rectangular cross-sectional outline and provided with registering elongated slots in its front and rear walls. At least one follower of the level has a main portion slidably installed in the housing and... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6427357 | Spindle mounted marking device for CNC machines A marking device for a CNC machine tool or the like comprises a tubular body capped at either end with top and bottom plates. A main shaft extends down through the top plate along the central axis of the body, and is rotatably held in place by upper and l... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6405446 | Sprinkler regulation marking template A sprinkler regulation marking template for facilitating marking of a structure to provide an indication of space which must be left unobstructed to permit proper functioning of sprinklers. The sprinkler regulation marking template includes a main member ... | 06/18/2002 |
