Stud locating tape
Patent 4845858 Issued on July 11, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 29, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 29, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2187087 2563674 3136067 Measurement line marker Stud tape measure Rotary nibbler Patent #: 4679323 InventorApplicationNo. 067485 filed on 06/29/1987US Classes:33/759, Specified use33/197, Mortise33/403, STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE33/494Special scale markingsExaminersPrimary: Martin, William D. Jr.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG01B 003/10AbstractIn connection with building stud layout, a continuous rollable tape, selectively and adhesively secured to the bottom and top plates of a wall installation, for positively establishing stud locations by providing a series of indicia portions, where like indicia portions represent the same on center stud distance, as, for example, 16", 24" and/or 48". Provision is made for accommodating the use of siding or sheeting of various thicknesses and still maintaining the stud centering at the desired distance. No measurement is required nor is guesswork involved by the stud installer. | |
