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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7905032 | Adjustable jig and transfer punch tool The adjustable jig and transfer punch tool that a plurality of pointers wherein each pointer has a central vertical axis, an anvil portion, a mandrel portion and a swivel joint joining the anvil portion to the mandrel portion in a movable manner about the central ve... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7191531 | Corner marking device A device that can be used to place lines on structures adjacent to a corner. The device includes an L-shaped body that has two sections that intersect each other at a right angle. A chalk-depositing roller is rotatably and movably mounted on each section and deposit... | 03/20/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6796051 | Drill marker tool A marker tool and method for use in duplicating a hole pattern from a primary structure into a work piece using a thin generally cylindrical main body member of elastomeric material having two ends, an adhesive coated flange terminating one of the two ends, and a ma... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6745486 | Method and apparatus for french manicures A marking drill bit used in combination with a motorized handset is disclosed for use by manicurists in applying french manicures. The marking drill bit scribes marks into an overlay which are used by the manicurist to set the length of the nail tip and to apply acc... | 06/08/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6421928 | Device for locating attachment points A locating device for attaching a fixture level on a wall is disclosed. The device includes an elongated body having a rear side. A first trammel is slidingly mounted on the elongated body and includes a first marker extending from the first trammel in a ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6393715 | Log length measuring device A log length measuring device for marking uniform lengths in logs. The log length measuring device includes an adjustable length arm. The arm is a telescoping arm. The arm has first portion and a second portion. A pair of marking members marks a log. Each... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6289594 | Drywall marking and scoring guide A drywall marking and scoring guide tool having a generally T shape that includes a U-shaped top channel to slidably engage the edge of a drywall sheet, the top channel having a perpendicular stem extending from the channel and incorporating a plurality o... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6219976 | Multi-purpose, positioning-fastening strap A multi-purpose, positioning and fastening strap is disclosed for use in the construction of building structures. The strap is made from a flexible, durable, non-stretchable material and has a high breaking load. The strap is usable for various constructi... | 04/24/2001 |
| 5996290 | Multi-purpose, positioning-fastening strap A multi-purpose, positioning and fastening strap is disclosed for use in the construction of building structures. The strap is made from a flexible, durable, non-stretchable material and has a high breaking load. The strap is usable for various constructi... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5669153 | Butt hinge fastener location marking device A device for marking the proper position for the threaded fasteners used to secure the leaves of a butt hinge to and between opposable surfaces, which surfaces are to be made hingably movable relative to each other is disclosed. The device includes at lea... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5477620 | Chalk dot marker A chalk dot marker including a soft foamlike cylinder having a central hole and furthermore being impregnated throughout with marking substance such as powdered chalk. An end of the foamlike cylinder has an adhesive surface layer thereupon attaching to an... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5435074 | Tape measure and marking device The present invention is a tape measuring device having a main housing containing a coiled flexible measuring tape extendable from the front side of the housing. On the front side of the housing is a marker housing containing a marker. A locking mechanism... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5323542 | Garment marking machine A garment marking machine includes a lower marker-supporting track supported by a base plate, and a garment-supporting plate positioned and supported above the lower track. An upper marker-supporting track is positioned above the garment-supporting plate ... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5291663 | Trim marking tool A trim marking tool is disclosed which utilizes a plurality of pins located in a slot and movable therein such that the pins can be aligned to conform to measurements taken. The pins are locked into position and a sheet material is placed on a base of the... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5161345 | Method and apparatus for supporting and erecting trusses and other building frame assemblies An apparatus and method for securing building construction members such as roof trusses and floor joists. A flat lacer coil fastened between gable trusses and is of sufficient tensile strength to temporarily sustain lateral tipping forces of support truss... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5095636 | Fabric cover marking device and method A fabric cover marking device is for marking the location on a fabric cover for a female fastener portion engageable with a complementary male fastener portion mounted on a structure to be covered, for example a boat. The device comprises a socket portion... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5092057 | Locating and leveling tool A tool for locating a pair of points on a horizontal line at a desired distance from a reference point is disclosed including an elongated body carrying a pair of slidable selectively positonable spaced apart locator members and a scale for indicating the... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5042166 | Fabric cover marking device and method A fabric cover marking device is for marking the location on a fabric cover for a snap socket engageable with a snap stud mounted on a structure to be covered. The device comprises a socket portion and a pin portion. The socket portion has a front side re... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4998355 | Apparatus and method for positioning opposing marks on opposing surfaces A marking device for accurately positioning two opposing marks on two opposing surfaces, for use in aligning two members in accurate registration with one another. The device is formed of a flexible, foldable, flat sheet, which is folded in half at its mi... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4791732 | Adjustable marking gauge An adjustable marking gauge provides an x-y adjustment capability especially adapted to enable conventional drawer and cabinet hardware to be conveniently mounted. The marking gauge includes a body portion in the form of a rectangular block from which an ... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4649652 | Device for installing an article on a vertical surface A device for installing an article on a vertical surface is disclosed. The device includes a base and a first longitudinal member connected to the base. A second longitudinal member is slidable longitudinally relative the first member. The second longitud... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4648185 | Leveling tool A leveling tool for accurately marking a pair of points on a horizontal or vertical line, for example for use in hanging pictures or shelves, has an elongate bar provided with a fixed tab member, a longitudinally movable second tab member and bubble gauge... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4589212 | Method and apparatus for fastener placement on garments A method and apparatus are provided for effectuating the proper placement of the male and female portions of releasable fasteners, such as buttons and buttonholes, on the lapping edges of garments. First and second markers are longitudinally aligned and b... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4589211 | Paneling template A paneling template for marking the position of an electrical outlet box on the back side of a wall panel comprising a rectangular base, four posts with felt tips extending outwardly from the corners of the base, an electrical switch opening for a toggle ... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4527337 | Framing stud template In the layout of the location of studs for wall framing a template is provided to eliminate the tedious, time-consuming and oftentimes inaccurate procedure of using carpenter's squares, rules and the like with accompanying pencil marks. The template uses ... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4527338 | Device for installing an article on a vertical surface A device for installing an article on a vertical surface. The device includes a base and a first longitudinal member connected to the base. A second longitudinal member is slidable longitudinally relative the first member. The second longitudinal member i... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4519143 | Sheet metal bending position marker system A hand-operated sheet metal layout and marking tool supports sheet metal on a base where it may be laterally guided by a fence adapted for use at either side of the sheet metal, and permanently marks location of bend lines to be made, by means of a die-he... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4515157 | Corneal incision marker The invention relates to ophthalmology and, more particularly, to a corneal ncision marker adapted for use in surgical treatment, notably that of myopia. An instrument of this invention comprises a case in the form of a bush accommodating a sight, and plat... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4083109 | Center punch guide and punches A guide having varying diameter holes over one of its surfaces, with each hole having a bottom partition, is provided to receive within the holes the ends of dowels, pins, rods, and the like, to be center held for punching or for sizing. Smaller holes ali... | 04/11/1978 |
| 3996668 | Shroud wear measurement Methods and apparatus for measuring wear on the contact faces of a mid-span shroud of the type extending between the adjacent blades of a gas turbine engine are disclosed. A segment of the shroud extends circumferentially from each blade into abutting rel... | 12/14/1976 |
