Patents by Inventor Warren R. Sims

Warren R. Sims 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).

  • Apparatus for laying out a building foundation
    Patent number: 6415518
    Abstract: An apparatus for laying out a building foundation is provided. The apparatus according to the present invention includes a first member for engaging a wire and a second member mounted to the first member and movable between a range of positions. The second member further includes a laser. A protractor is disposed between the first and second members for measuring the position of the second member in relation to the first member. The apparatus further includes a measuring device that is disposed adjacent to the first member for measuring a distance the apparatus travels along the wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Inventor: Warren R. Sims