Patents by Inventor Michael F. Morrell

Michael F. Morrell 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: 7690126
    Abstract: A measuring tool for use particularly in carpentry combines the features of a square, a level and a bevel tool into a single device. The measuring tool includes a handle which supports a slide rule at one end and a pitch slide which can be adjustably positioned within the handle through the advancement and retraction of a thumb bolt into the handle. The thumb bolt may be advanced by either turning the thumb bolt and/or advancing the thumb bolt against a spring biased ratcheting mechanism. The thumb bolt may be retracted either by turning and/or by disengagement of the spring biased ratcheting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventor: Michael F. Morrell
  • Publication number: 20090199420
    Abstract: A measuring tool for use particularly in carpentry combines the features of a square, a level and a bevel tool into a single device. The measuring tool includes a handle which supports a slide rule at one end and a pitch slide which can be adjustably positioned within the handle through the advancement and retraction of a thumb bolt into the handle. The thumb bolt may be advanced by either turning the thumb bolt and/or advancing the thumb bolt against a spring biased ratcheting mechanism. The thumb bolt may be retracted either by turning and/or by disengagement of the spring biased ratcheting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Michael F. Morrell
  • Patent number: 7398601
    Abstract: A carpenter's square includes a triangular base having first and second sides joined to form a right angle. A first elongated slot is disposed within the base parallel to a third side thereof; and a pin is selectively positionable along the length of the slot. The pin provides a mechanism for fixing the base in a specific orientation relative to an edge of an object when the pin is in a locked position within the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: Michael F. Morrell
  • Publication number: 20070277387
    Abstract: A carpenter's square includes a triangular base having first and second sides joined to form a right angle. A first elongated slot is disposed within the base parallel to a third side thereof; and a pin is selectively positionable along the length of the slot. The pin provides a mechanism for fixing the base in a specific orientation relative to an edge of an object when the pin is in a locked position within the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Michael F. Morrell
  • Patent number: 4761890
    Abstract: A measuring tool for use particularly in carpentry combines the features of a square, a level and a bevel tool into a single device. The measuring tool includes a clevis-like handle which supports a slide rule at one end, and a pitch slide which can be adjustably positioned within the handle for limiting pivotal movement of the slide rule with respect to the handle. The angular orientation of the slide rule can be fixed with respect to the handle when the slide rule is engaged by the pitch slide, and a carriage bolt is tightened to squeeze the slide rule between a pair of handle bracket members. Several linear and angular measurement scales are provided the slide rule, and a level vial is attached to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Dan Claffey
    Inventor: Michael F. Morrell