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US Patent 6775916 - Framer's layout square
US Patent Issued on August 17, 2004
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
May 17, 2021Estimated 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.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
May 17, 2021Estimated 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.AbstractA layout tool for laying out or “marking” positions at a predetermined spacing for the attachment of studs having a nominal thickness to a length of dimensioned lumber comprising a plate, when framing walls during construction of a building. The layout tool includes an elongated rail for placement against the plate, and a first stud marking guide extending perpendicularly from the elongated rail. The first stud marking guide has left and right side edges, and width between the side edges corresponding to the nominal thickness of the studs. A separate stud marking guide extends perpendicularly from the elongated rail. The second stud marking guide likewise has left and right side edges and a width between the side edges corresponding to the nominal thickness of the studs. The left edge of the second stud marking guide is spaced from the left edge of the first stud marking guide a distance equal to the predetermined stud spacing. A primary starter marking indication is provided on the elongated rail intermediate the first and second stud marking guides. The primary starter marking indication is spaced from the second stud marking guide a distance equal to one-half the nominal thickness of the studs.Other References
| InventorApplicationNo. 09860111 filed on 05/17/2001US Classes:33/613, Collocating33/494Special scale markingsField of Search33/613, Collocating33/645, Alignment33/562, Template33/758, With adhesive or securing means33/759, Specified use33/494, Special scale markings33/42, Edge guided33/429, Square and fixed straightedge33/474, Plural straightedges nonadjustably fixed at right angles (e.g., T-square, triangles, squares)33/476With special scale markingsExaminersPrimary: Fulton, Christopher W.Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References1665400, 2466919, 2563674, 2579664, 2659980, 3169320, 3834033, 4212108, Layout tool for framing studsIssued on: 07/15/1980 Inventor: Jackson4301596, Stud tape measure Issued on: 11/24/1981 Inventor: Sedlock4499666, Universal framing layout tool Issued on: 02/19/1985 Inventor: Smith4527337, Framing stud template Issued on: 07/09/1985 Inventor: Dreiling4573276, Tool guide Issued on: 03/04/1986 Inventor: Torczon4574492, Combination layout tool and square Issued on: 03/11/1986 Inventor: Miller4607438, Wall and rafter layout tool Issued on: 08/26/1986 Inventor: DeFrange5083380, Duct notching template apparatus Issued on: 01/28/1992 Inventor: Robertson5140755, Layout square Issued on: 08/25/1992 Inventor: Simmons, Jr.5367783, Layout template tool for positioning building materials Issued on: 11/29/1994 Inventor: Nygren5396710, Carpentry building tool and method of using same Issued on: 03/14/1995 Inventor: Battaglia5456015, Construction framing square Issued on: 10/10/1995 Inventor: Butcher, et al.5509207, Speed layout stick Issued on: 04/23/1996 Inventor: Harms5768795, Stud template Issued on: 06/23/1998 Inventor: Jimenez5960554Stud layout template Issued on: 10/05/1999 Inventor: Kamykowski International ClassG01D 2100 |
