Patents by Inventor Merle R. Ellis

Merle R. Ellis 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: 6954990
    Abstract: A measuring device is provided for carpenters, roofers and other tradesmen. The device is made of relatively lightweight plastic and has a variety of uses. The elongated base is rectangular in cross sectional and includes a scale for measuring distances along one side. Pivotally affixed to the base is a level which can be locked against a protractor (also affixed to the base) at any angle between zero and ninety degrees (0°-90°). Roof pitches, gradients and other angles can be determined or set in a simple, easy to learn manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Inventor: Merle R. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20040216315
    Abstract: A measuring device is provided for carpenters, roofers and other tradesmen. The device is made of relatively lightweight plastic and has a variety of uses. The elongated base is rectangular in cross-section and includes a scale for measuring distances along one side. Pivotally affixed to the base is a level which can be locked against a protractor (also affixed to the base) at any angle between zero and ninety degrees (0°-90°). Roof pitches, gradients and other angles can be determined or set in a simple, easy to learn manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Merle R. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20040216316
    Abstract: A measuring device is provided for carpenters, roofers and other tradesmen. The device is made of relatively lightweight plastic and has a variety of uses. The elongated base is rectangular in cross-section and includes a scale for measuring distances along one side. Pivotally affixed to the base is a level which can be locked against a protractor (also affixed to the base) at any angle between zero and ninety degrees (0°-90°). Roof pitches, gradients and other angles can be determined or set in a simple, easy to learn manner. In addition, a guide is provided which can be releasably attached to the measuring device for use in combination therewith for precise repeated markings on lumber pieces or boards for forming stair stringers and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Merle R. Ellis, Clarence W. Haley,
  • Patent number: D268819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Inventor: Merle R. Ellis
  • Patent number: D493734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Merle R. Ellis