Patents by Inventor Don Gregory French

Don Gregory French has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Carpenter's tape measure having function indicia
    Patent number: 9651348
    Abstract: A carpenter's tape has a housing into which a tape web may be retracted. Function indicia are provided on the tape web. The tape has a squaring function legend on either or both of the housing and the tape web. Squaring function indicia are found on one or both sides of the tape web. Length measurement indicia, header indicia and pre-cut stud indicia are provided on one side of the tape web. The opposite side of the tape web may have one or more of rough opening indicia and wall tee layout indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: FWD Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Willis M. French, Don Gregory French
  • Carpenter's Tape Measure Having Function Indicia
    Publication number: 20150168119
    Abstract: A carpenter's tape has a housing into which a tape web may be retracted. Function indicia are provided on the tape web. The tape has a squaring function legend on either or both of the housing and the tape web. Squaring function indicia are found on one or both sides of the tape web. Length measurement indicia, header indicia and pre-cut stud indicia are provided on one side of the tape web. The opposite side of the tape web may have one or more of rough opening indicia and wall tee layout indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: FWD Tools, LLC
    Inventors: Willis M French, Don Gregory French
  • Framer's layout and cutting guide
    Patent number: 7059061
    Abstract: The Framer's Layout and Cutting Guide was designed to simplify the house framing process by creating easily recognizable icons, representing pre-measured for accuracy basic framing functions, for both layout and cutting, which, when superimposed on/integrated—with a standard tape measure, would clean up and speed up the framing process, making it easier for the professional carpenter, as well as for the do-it-yourself homeowner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventor: Don Gregory French
  • Framer's layout and cutting guide
    Publication number: 20040074160
    Abstract: The Framer's Layout and Cutting Guide was designed to simplify the house framing process by creating easily recognizable icons, representing pre-measured for accuracy basic framing functions, for both layout and cutting, which, when superimposed on/integrated-with a standard tape measure, would clean up and speed up the framing process, making it easier for the professional carpenter, as well as for the do-it-yourself homeowner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Don Gregory French