Patents by Inventor James Schimes

James Schimes 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).

  • Patent number: 6473982
    Abstract: A depth and miter gauge is provided for easily and accurately marking lines on a piece of trim, such as J-channel trim, so that the trim can be appropriately cut to make a mitered joint. The depth and miter gauge generally includes a web having a first slot defining a first edge adjacent a first end of the web for making depth markings on the trim, and a first flange extending approximately perpendicularly from a first side of the web and having a mitered edge on each end thereof for making miter markings on the trim. The gauge may also include a second slot defining a second edge adjacent a second end of the web for making depth markings on the trim, and a second flange extending approximately perpendicularly from a second side of the web, in a direction opposite the first flange, and having a mitered edge on each end thereof for making miter markings on the trim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: James Schimes