US3718980A
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Measuring construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-20
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Granted: 1973-03-06
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Expires: 1990-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A measuring device for use in determining the span between two objects and for use in marking a piece of material whereby the material can be cut to a desired size for filling the span. Said device comprising a longitudinally extending main body portion having a transversely extending edge member located at one end of the body portion. A slot extends longitudinally of the body portion, and a guide member is attached to the body portion and is movable along said slot. The guide member defines a first surface for engaging the edge of an object, and the body portion can then be moved relative to the guide member for engagement of its transverse edge with the object on the opposite side of the span. Subsequent to this, the guide member can be placed in engagement with a piece of material which is to be employed for filling the span. The transverse edge then serves as a means for locating a mark or scoreline to achieve accurate severing of the piece of material.
Inventors
- 👤 G Poulos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:37
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H7/00; B28; B28D; B28D1/00; B28D1/22; B28D1/225; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
428 words
A measuring device for determining the size of a tile to be used for covering the surface between two predetermined positions defined by stationary objects such as a previously positioned tile and a wall, and for use in marking the tile whereby the tile can be cut to a desired size, said device comprising a longitudinally extending main body portion, first and second ends defined by the longitudinally extending main body portion, said first end extending transversely relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion and defining a straight edge maintained perpendicular to the center line of the longitudinally extending main body portion, said straight edge comprising a removable member attached to said body portion, said member being slideable transversely relative to said body portion whereby the member can be moved to avoid obstructions, a guidemember, a slot defined by said longitudinally extending main body portion and extending between said first and second ends of the longitudinally extending main body portion, means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extendIng main body portion whereby the guide member is free to move along said slot, said guide member including a flange extending toward said surface, said flange defining a first surface facing away from said first end for engaging the edge of one of said objects, said longitudinally extending main body portion then being movable relative to said guide member whereby said straight edge defined by said first end can be moved into engagement with the other object defining the span, and including a second surface defined by said flange facing toward said first end for engaging an edge of the tile to be cut, a stop means comprising a tab extending outwardly at right angles from said second surface of said guide member toward said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion, said tab being located at one end of said flange to thereby provide means for receiving and holding the corner of a tile, said straight edge at said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion then extending over said tile whereby a mark or scoreline can be made on the tile for cutting purposes, and wherein said means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion comprise means pivotally connecting said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion, and means for locking said guide member in position relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion when said first surface engages the edge of one of said objects with said straight edge engaging the other object.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
428 words
A measuring device for determining the size of a tile to be used for covering the surface between two predetermined positions defined by stationary objects such as a previously positioned tile and a wall, and for use in marking the tile whereby the tile can be cut to a desired size, said device comprising a longitudinally extending main body portion, first and second ends defined by the longitudinally extending main body portion, said first end extending transversely relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion and defining a straight edge maintained perpendicular to the center line of the longitudinally extending main body portion, said straight edge comprising a removable member attached to said body portion, said member being slideable transversely relative to said body portion whereby the member can be moved to avoid obstructions, a guidemember, a slot defined by said longitudinally extending main body portion and extending between said first and second ends of the longitudinally extending main body portion, means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extendIng main body portion whereby the guide member is free to move along said slot, said guide member including a flange extending toward said surface, said flange defining a first surface facing away from said first end for engaging the edge of one of said objects, said longitudinally extending main body portion then being movable relative to said guide member whereby said straight edge defined by said first end can be moved into engagement with the other object defining the span, and including a second surface defined by said flange facing toward said first end for engaging an edge of the tile to be cut, a stop means comprising a tab extending outwardly at right angles from said second surface of said guide member toward said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion, said tab being located at one end of said flange to thereby provide means for receiving and holding the corner of a tile, said straight edge at said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion then extending over said tile whereby a mark or scoreline can be made on the tile for cutting purposes, and wherein said means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion comprise means pivotally connecting said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion, and means for locking said guide member in position relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion when said first surface engages the edge of one of said objects with said straight edge engaging the other object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
428 words
A measuring device for determining the size of a tile to be used for covering the surface between two predetermined positions defined by stationary objects such as a previously positioned tile and a wall, and for use in marking the tile whereby the tile can be cut to a desired size, said device comprising a longitudinally extending main body portion, first and second ends defined by the longitudinally extending main body portion, said first end extending transversely relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion and defining a straight edge maintained perpendicular to the center line of the longitudinally extending main body portion, said straight edge comprising a removable member attached to said body portion, said member being slideable transversely relative to said body portion whereby the member can be moved to avoid obstructions, a guidemember, a slot defined by said longitudinally extending main body portion and extending between said first and second ends of the longitudinally extending main body portion, means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extendIng main body portion whereby the guide member is free to move along said slot, said guide member including a flange extending toward said surface, said flange defining a first surface facing away from said first end for engaging the edge of one of said objects, said longitudinally extending main body portion then being movable relative to said guide member whereby said straight edge defined by said first end can be moved into engagement with the other object defining the span, and including a second surface defined by said flange facing toward said first end for engaging an edge of the tile to be cut, a stop means comprising a tab extending outwardly at right angles from said second surface of said guide member toward said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion, said tab being located at one end of said flange to thereby provide means for receiving and holding the corner of a tile, said straight edge at said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion then extending over said tile whereby a mark or scoreline can be made on the tile for cutting purposes, and wherein said means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion comprise means pivotally connecting said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion, and means for locking said guide member in position relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion when said first surface engages the edge of one of said objects with said straight edge engaging the other object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
428 words
A measuring device for determining the size of a tile to be used for covering the surface between two predetermined positions defined by stationary objects such as a previously positioned tile and a wall, and for use in marking the tile whereby the tile can be cut to a desired size, said device comprising a longitudinally extending main body portion, first and second ends defined by the longitudinally extending main body portion, said first end extending transversely relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion and defining a straight edge maintained perpendicular to the center line of the longitudinally extending main body portion, said straight edge comprising a removable member attached to said body portion, said member being slideable transversely relative to said body portion whereby the member can be moved to avoid obstructions, a guidemember, a slot defined by said longitudinally extending main body portion and extending between said first and second ends of the longitudinally extending main body portion, means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extendIng main body portion whereby the guide member is free to move along said slot, said guide member including a flange extending toward said surface, said flange defining a first surface facing away from said first end for engaging the edge of one of said objects, said longitudinally extending main body portion then being movable relative to said guide member whereby said straight edge defined by said first end can be moved into engagement with the other object defining the span, and including a second surface defined by said flange facing toward said first end for engaging an edge of the tile to be cut, a stop means comprising a tab extending outwardly at right angles from said second surface of said guide member toward said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion, said tab being located at one end of said flange to thereby provide means for receiving and holding the corner of a tile, said straight edge at said first end of said longitudinally extending main body portion then extending over said tile whereby a mark or scoreline can be made on the tile for cutting purposes, and wherein said means for attaching said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion comprise means pivotally connecting said guide member to said longitudinally extending main body portion, and means for locking said guide member in position relative to said longitudinally extending main body portion when said first surface engages the edge of one of said objects with said straight edge engaging the other object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A construction in accordance with claim 1 wherein the second surface of said flange comprises upper and lower portions, one of said portions being recessed by a distance equal to the thickness of said flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A construction in accordance with claim 2 wherein said upper and lower portions define a junction on said second surface, and including fingers extending outwardly from said junction of said upper and lower portions for supporting pieces engaging said upper portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-05 | 1976-09-04 | 1977-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-05 | 1980-09-04 | 1981-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-05 | 1984-09-04 | 1985-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |