Patents by Inventor Patrick K. Gehen, Sr.

Patrick K. Gehen, Sr. 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).

  • Template for positioning outlet boxes
    Patent number: 5111593
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel template for the uniform positioning of electrical boxes in walls of buildings. The template has a slidable vertical adjusting extension that can be locked in place when the appropriate height of installation is determined. The template also has depth adjusting screws which determine how deep on a stud the template will be nailed. On the front face of the template are handles and on the back face of the template is a clamp which holds the box securely in position while nailing to a stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Inventor: Patrick K. Gehen, Sr.