Abstract: A method preparing for tiling a surface generally includes the steps of: measuring the surface with a cable measuring device to produce a digitized plan of the surface; displaying a plurality of possible tile layout for the surface on a display of a computer containing the produced digitized plan and programmed to display tile layouts for the surface depending on parameters including tile size, grout width, and tile orientation; selecting a tile layout, and placing the selected tile layout on the surface with the device. The method may include using the device for placing cut lines on the tiles.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 18, 2009
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2013
Assignee:
Delta II, I.P. (Trust)
Inventors:
David W. Swanson, William Robert Swanson
Abstract: The method uses a cable measurement and cable positioning or laser projection device to measure a structure to produce a digitized design of the structure and to put the design on a panel by laser pointer projection or by cable positioning so that the panel can be marked and cut for fitting on the structure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 18, 2009
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2012
Assignee:
Delta II, I.P. (Trust)
Inventors:
David W. Swanson, William Robert Swanson
Abstract: A measuring device generally comprises a base unit housing an extensible cable; the cable including a free end for placement by a user at a point being measured. The base unit, placed in line of sight of the point, includes: a base; a first carriage rotationally attached to the base about a turn axis; and a second carriage rotationally attached to the first carriage about a pitch axis. Servoed motors rotate the carriages to align them with cable path to the point. The turn angle, the pitch angle and the cable length are measured to determine the point's location. A plurality of points determines a surface. The user uses a programmed PDA with a radio to communicate with the base unit. An alternative embodiment only has a first carriage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 2009
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2012
Assignee:
Delta II I.P. Trust
Inventors:
David W. Swanson, William Robert Swanson
Abstract: A measuring device generally comprises a base unit housing an extensible cable; the cable including a free end for placement by a user at a point being measured. The base unit, placed in line of sight of the point, includes: a base; a first carriage rotationally attached to the base about a turn axis; and a second carriage rotationally attached to the first carriage about a pitch axis. Servoed motors rotate the carriages to align them with cable path to the point. The turn angle, the pitch angle and the cable length are measured to determine the point's location. A plurality of points determines a surface. The user uses a programmed PDA with a radio to communicate with the base unit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 20, 2008
Date of Patent:
February 23, 2010
Assignee:
Delta II, I.P., Trust
Inventors:
David W. Swanson, William Robert Swanson