Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combination roof top solar installation tool, and more particularly, to a tool for measuring, securing, and supporting solar installation equipment to allow for quick, safe, consistent, and efficient installations. The tool may include a first housing, a second housing, and third housing that fit telescopically together and are secured through a clip locking mechanism that extends the housings when released via a clip and roller system. The tool has ruling etched along the top of the housings, a level, and also has a series of ratchet heads for tightening and loosening tools on a roof. The invention may include a series of seam clamp holes along the surface of the housings, which receive a seam clamp. The invention may also have an elongating device secured onto one of the housings, which is used for measuring distances beyond the length of the installation tool.

Abstract: The “DC LINE WEDGE” Is a Bricklaying and Stone masons tool that is designed to hold a string line in a brick pocket. It consist of two parts, the “Head” which is milled in an angle with a string hole at the center to accept a string line and the “body” to accept the head. The “brick pocket” is the area between the framed wall and the brick molding in which the brick is tucked behind to simulate a finished wall. Insert the DC Line Wedge into the brick pocket horizontally with the head against the brick mold with the body angled slightly towards the end that holds the other side of the string. If it does not stay in place when tension is applied, simply unscrew the head to lengthen the tool until it stays in place when tension is applied.

Abstract: Devices for aiding installation of control lines in suspended ceiling systems; each comprising a flat base portion, a squared side having a paralleled horizontal groove formed therein to receive a portion of wall angle molding used with grids at 90° angles in relation to walls, an angled side having a paralleled horizontal groove formed therein to receive a portion of wall angle molding used with grids at 45° angles in relation to walls, threaded holes formed through top portion, first and second means for temporarily attaching devices onto wall angle moldings, means for restricting movement of main tees and cross tees which together allow a control line be wrapped around horizontal grooves, pulled taut, and wrapped around first or second means for temporarily attaching said devices onto wall angle moldings to lock said control line taut.

Abstract: A plumb post apparatus for retaining a mason's line for laying a brick course, the apparatus comprising two vertical posts each having two legs of adjustable length that pivot outward to form stabilizers. The legs are secured to adjacent sides of the posts, thus extending at right angles to each other. The posts can be secured via spikes through base plates at the bottoms of the posts and the legs are secured in place via stakes that are pivotally secured to the ends of the legs and which can be driven into a ground surface. Levels on adjacent sides of the posts indicate when the apparatus is in level disposition.

Abstract: An anchoring device for a mason's line and method for its use includes a first and a second spaced apart parallel rail. Each rail includes a belaying nub to provide a protuberance upon which to tie the mason's line and a leg in opposed relation to the belaying nub. A bight spans between the first and the second rail. The bight joins each rail assembly at a junction between the belaying nub and the leg.

Abstract: A masonry guiding tool for attachment to a backing wall, comprising a base member for attachment to the backing wall and an elbowed plumb line holder. The plumb line holder comprises an elongated mounting portion defining a first axis therealong, the mounting portion being movably carried by the base member and axially movable relative thereto along the first axis which is destined to be parallel to the backing wall. The plumb line holder also comprises an elongated plumb line support portion transversally connected to the mounting portion, the elongated plumb line support portion defining and extending along a second axis transversal to the first axis, the plumb line support portion for movably holding a plumb line. The guiding tool allows the plumb line to be movable along the first axis by axially moving the mounting portion relative to the base member, and along the second axis of the plumb line support portion by moving the plumb line along the plumb line support portion.

Abstract: A line block having a body; a first leg extending substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body; a first leg quoin line groove extending from a front surface of the first leg; a first leg wall line groove extending from a bottom surface of the first leg; a second leg spaced apart from the first leg, wherein the second leg extends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the body, wherein a corner pole receiving groove is defined between at least a portion of the body, the first leg, and the second leg; a second leg quoin line groove extending from a front surface of the body and a front surface of the second leg, along a portion of an inner wall surface of the second leg; and a second leg wall line groove extending from a right side surface of the second leg.

Abstract: An improved adjustable gable end line puller is disclosed. A method for using the improved adjustable gable end line puller is also disclosed.

Abstract: An anchoring device for a mason's line and method for its use includes a first and a second spaced apart parallel rail. Each rail includes a belaying nub to provide a protuberance upon which to tie the mason's line and a leg in opposed relation to the belaying nub. A bight spans between the first and the second rail. The bight joins each rail assembly at a junction between the belaying nub and the leg.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to plumbing control joints in masonry walls, and apparatus for plumbing a control joint in a brick wall surface. A mounting bracket supports a bracket rod and cylindrical collar which may slide axially along and pivot about the bracket rod. The plumb rod is slidably received in an adjustable holding member. The plumb rod is then secured relative to the holding member. A spirit level is fixed within a circular bore of the holding member, which can be adjusted to the user's desired position. To ensure the plumb rod is perpendicular to level ground, the holding member is pivoted until the spirit level indicates the desired result and the position is secured. A plumb control joint is guaranteed by successively laying the brick layers against the plumb rod in a manner which is typically known in the art.

Abstract: An improved tool and method for vertically aligning bricks in a wall is provided. The tool may include an elongated member for placing against an outer face of a brick wall and a cross member for placing against a top course of brick in the brick wall. The cross member may be attached to the elongated member at a right angle thereto. Additionally, a position of a distal end of the cross member relative to the elongated member may be adjustable.

Abstract: A construction rule tape and a construction layout tool include a non-metallic material that conforms to a construction surface. The non-metallic material includes graduations that correspond to a combined thickness of at least one of a gap and an adhesive material used to secure the construction unit to other construction units and to the construction surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a durable offset straight line alignment tool which includes a rigid body having graduated guide lines for stringing offset lines at a construction site. The tool may also include a flat base surface and nailing apertures for nailing the tool to an offset mount at the desired anchoring site and a leveraging catch for a leveraging instrument such as a claw of a claw hammer to easily remove the anchored tool from the anchoring site.

Abstract: An improved a tool for aiding in laying a brick wall a set distance from the base wall of a structure, and to confirm the verticality of the brick wall. The tool has an elongated member having a smooth face for contacting a wall of bricks, an end member is attached to the end of the elongated member at a right angle thereto, the end member being attached in an adjustable manner. The method of using the tool is also disclosed.

Abstract: A masonry guiding tool for attachment to a backing wall, comprising a base member for attachment to the backing wall and an elbowed plumb line holder. The plumb line holder comprises an elongated mounting portion defining a first axis therealong, the mounting portion being movably carried by the base member and axially movable relative thereto along the first axis which is destined to be parallel to the backing wall. The plumb line holder also comprises an elongated plumb line support portion transversally connected to the mounting portion, the elongated plumb line support portion defining and extending along a second axis transversal to the first axis, the plumb line support portion for movably holding a plumb line. The guiding tool allows the plumb line to be movable along the first axis by axially moving the mounting portion relative to the base member, and along the second axis of the plumb line support portion by moving the plumb line along the plumb line support portion.

Abstract: A quoin tool and method for constructing a quoin corner and a regular corner on a structure. The quoin tool includes a two frames rotatably joined by a series of cross-members. Slots are defined between the cross-members to allow egress of mortar during bricklaying. Spaces are attached to the frame to provide along with the frame, a surface for arranging bricks in a protruding pattern. The frame removably attaches to the structure via a pair of braces and is supported by brackets attached to the bottom of the frame. The regular corner is of a similar configuration but without the spacers so that the brick are flush with an adjoining wall. Furthermore, the method includes use of a twig for quickly running and securing a leveling line to serve as a guide in laying courses of brick.

Abstract: A device having a pair of rails and a pair of guideline holders is provided. The rails are secured to the underside of the roof overhanging a gable. The rails define a slot within which the guideline holders are received. The guideline holders are slideable within the slot and may be releasably secured to any of a number of positions along the rails. A guideline is threaded within and releasably secured by each of the guideline holders.

Abstract: A device having a pair of rails and a pair of guideline holders is provided. The rails are secured to the underside of the roof overhanging a gable. The rails define a slot within which the guideline holders are received. The guideline holders are slideable within the slot and may be releasably secured to any of a number of positions along the rails. A guideline is threaded within and releasably secured by each of the guideline holders.

Abstract: A rafter tool and method for laying out rafters includes a first support bracket attached to a speed square with graduated markings, a second support bracket, and a string extendable therebetween. A guide member may be integrally formed with the first support bracket or may be a separate piece. The first support bracket has graduated markings and a notched arm. The first support bracket is positioned on a lower portion of the building, the second support bracket is positioned on an upper portion of the building and the string is extended therebetween. The extended string is secured to the notched arm, the angle that the string aligns with on the speed square is noted, and the rafter tool is moved from the building to a rafter board The guide member is used to pivot the first support bracket to align the string with the noted angle to lay out the rafter board.

Abstract: A chalk line helper having a generally planar top section, a generally planar bottom section, the bottom section having a plurality of bottom projections positioned perpendicular to the bottom section, a front leading edge, a rear following edge, a first side section having a first wing-shaped projection, the first wing-shaped projection generally slanted toward the rear following edge and inward toward the top section, and a second side section having a second wing-shaped projection, the second-wing shaped projection generally slanted toward the rear following edge and inward toward the top section.

Abstract: A right angle level holder includes a right angle level base, and a plurality of thumb screws. The right angle level base has two legs which are disposed 90 degrees apart from one another. Each leg has a slot which receives a straight level. A first side of the slot has an inverted acute angle surface which is structured to retain a first edge of a straight level. The second side of the slot has a raised portion which is high enough for tapping a threaded hole. The thumb screw is threaded in the threaded hole to retain a second edge of a straight level. The thumb screw has a first end which is adapted for turning by finger pressure. The second end of the thumb screw has a swivel tip that is adapted for retaining the second edge of a straight level.

Abstract: A gable clamp device for holding a brick mason's guide line while a bricked-in gable is being constructed. The gable clamp device includes of a pair of gable clamps, a pair of angle irons, and a mason's guide line. The angle irons are elongated beams having a prismatic L-shape which are adapted to be attached to the underside of a gable so that one portion of the angle iron lies flat against the underside of the gable and the other portion extends perpendicularly therefrom. The gable clamps have a line holder and a channel shaped clamping portion that allows each clamp to be attached to a gable face board or to an angle iron. When the gable clamp device is used to construct a bricked-in gable with a conventional 4.5 inch roof overhang, the gable clamps may be attached to the gable face boards. However, when the gable clamp device is used to construct a bricked-in gable with a roof overhang that is greater than 4.5 inches, the angle irons are attached to the underside of the gable about 4.

Abstract: An apparatus and the method of using the apparatus to form a wall. Initially, a pair of vertical wall guides are mounted upright at selected locations. The guides are made in two parts, a front guide and a rear guide, so the guides can be moved toward and away from each other to compensate for uneven walls and thicknesses of stone. Staves or forming boards are mounted horizontally between the wall guides by threaded bolts, to form a guide for the stones. The stones are set sequentially in a horizontally disposed course using the staves as a guide to lay the wall straight and level. Additional staves are fixed to the guides as necessary. Once, it is determined that a particular row of stones has set, its restraining stave can be removed. This action usually starts at the bottom course and moves upward until all staves are removed.

Abstract: An L-shaped coping for drywall corners is marked with indicia to facilitate both installation of the coping and use of the coping as a permanently affixed rule.

Abstract: A device for construction includes a first member for retaining the first member in a predetermined position with respect to a first construction element, a second member for retaining the second member in a predetermined position with respect to a second construction element, and an elastic member interconnecting the first member and the second member such that the elastic member provides a line of measurement by which additional construction elements may be aligned for the purpose of construction and a method of construction employing the same.

Abstract: A line block masonry alignment system comprising at least two rigid and generally U-shaped line blocks, each line block having a short leg, a long leg, and a cross-leg therebetween and with the line block defining a holding space for receipt of a door buck, each leg having a generally rectangular cross-section, the cross leg having a length equal to that of the long leg, the cross leg further having a longitudinal groove formed along its peripheral extent at a location remote from the holding space and with the groove projected through both the long leg and short leg, the short leg having an axial bore formed therethrough with the bore in communication with the groove and with the groove and bore of each line block adapted to hold and retain an end of a plumb line therein for facilitating the construction of a level course of masonry.

Abstract: A plumb tool kit attachable to the ends of a common level member, or the like, used to determine vertical alignment. The kit comprises a pair of end caps each having a cap body. Each cap body has a first and a second arm extending therefrom, the first and said second arms forming a right angle. Each cap body has an opening therein to receive a level, each opening having a preselected orientation wherein when the openings of the pair of end caps receive the, the arms are transverse to the level. The first arms and at least a portion of the level define a first plane and the second arms and at least a portion of the level defining a second plane. One or both of the pair of end caps includes an apparatus for determining vertical alignment, such as, for example, a bull's eye level, wherein when the openings of the pair of end caps receive the level, the bull's eye level has a location in a plane transverse to the level.

Abstract: A gable mason's tool is provided for suitable insertion into wet mortar between a first course and a second course of bricks, wherein both courses are vertically below the last course of bricks so as to enable a brick mason to establish a horizontal guideline above the last course of bricks, the guideline extending from one side of the tool. A plate member for insertion into wet mortar is provided having a front wall, a rear wall and a side wall. A tensioner is provided for selectively stretching the guideline from being slack to a desired level of tautness. A reel is provided for selectively winding and unwinding the guideline such that the guideline winds around the reel as the guideline is being stretched to the desired tautness.

Abstract: An apparatus for the alignment of an edge of a cornerbead including a first clip for attachment to an upper edge of a section of cornerbead, a second clip for attachment to a lower portion of the edge of the cornerbead, and a line connected to the first and second clips and extending between the first and second clips. Both the first and second clips include a body, a first hook formed at one end of the body for engaging the metal lath of the cornerbead, and a second hook formed at an opposite end of the body for engaging the edge of the cornerbead. Both the first and second hooks extend outwardly from the same side of the body. The second hook is a semi-cylindrical member that has an interior area generally matching an exterior of the edge of the cornerbead. The first hook is angularly offset from the longitudinal axis of the semi-cylindrical member. An arm is formed so as to extend outwardly from the body.

Abstract: A masonry guide for supporting a vertical masonry line parallel to, and at a fixed distance from, a structural shell is disclosed. A masonry line attachment means is slidably mounted on the guide to permit location of the masonry line at the desired distance from the structural shell. The masonry guide may be attached to either a flat surface or corner of the structural shell. Alignment of the masonry guide with door and window jambs is facilitated by a locating tab pivotally mounted in the guide.

Abstract: A pair of flat plates with two rectangular sides provide corner pieces which fit over the top edges of bricks at opposite ends of a structure. Each plate includes a raised tab and extending finger which receive a line or string to be held taut between the two end pieces. The string serves as a linear guide for laying bricks in a straight line between the two ends. The device provides a simplified tool which saves time and effort in achieving the desired linear brick construction.

Abstract: A masons scale for use in laying courses of brick, adapted to allow a mason to calculate appropriate mortar thicknesses between rows of bricks when constructing a brick wall, so as to evenly space the rows of bricks in such wall. Such scale consists of a plurality of groups of mutually adjacent, individually colored bands arranged along a substantially elongate, flat surface, each group spaced a progressively decreasing distance apart from the next group progressing from bottom to top of the scale, the midpoint of each colored band spaced a uniform distance from the midpoint of a correspondingly colored band in an adjacent group of colored bands. A masonry guide incorporating such scale is also provided, further comprising an elongate post member, and bracket means affixed at each end of the post member, to allow the masonry guide and the associated scale to be affixed to the side of a structure in a vertically upright position.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for installing a hall door assembly on a floor when the elevator rails or car are not installed. A template is placed at one terminal or end of the elevator shaft and is used to locate the position of a temporary bracket containing three holes which are spaced apart to correspond with three marks along the sill of the hall door assembly. The holes are on a common line and at a preestablished distance from the wall of the shaft. Once this bracket is installed in the shaft, a plumb line is extended from each of the holes to another bracket below. The plumb lines hang next to the floor on which a hall door is to be installed. This other bracket is positioned so that the plumb line passes through the center of a corresponding hole in the bracket.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system of poles for aligning courses of brick of a brick wall wherein there is a pole disposed at each corner of said wall and at least one pole disposed intermediate between said corner poles, all of said poles containing line blocks which carry a tensioned line therebetween, the line block on the intermediate pole for ensuring that the line remains tensioned between said corner line blocks and all of said line blocks being synchronously adjusted in vertical height so that said tensioned line defines the horizontal component of each course of brick.