Patents by Inventor Wendel Reed Hiland, Jr.

Wendel Reed Hiland, Jr. 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).

  • Alignment device
    Patent number: 7481143
    Abstract: An alignment device including a body having an alignment edge configured to guide a cutting device, an extension portion pivotal relative to the alignment edge, and at least one cutting-line indicator configured to be selectively positioned on the extension portion and configured to indicate a cutting line for the cutting device. In some embodiments, the alignment device may include a plurality of pitch selectors configured to indicate a plurality of different angles, including a first pitch selector indicating a first angle. The body further may include a level indicator configured to identify whether a plank is at first angle when the first pitch selector is selected and the body is positioned in a pitch measurement position on the plank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: A & W In-Oh-Vations, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendel Reed Hiland, Jr.
  • Alignment device
    Patent number: 7124668
    Abstract: An alignment device including a body having an alignment edge configured to guide a cutting device, an extension portion pivotal relative to the alignment edge, and at least one cutting-line indicator configured to be selectively positioned on the extension portion and configured to indicate a cutting line for the cutting device. In some embodiments, the alignment device may include a plurality of pitch selectors configured to indicate a plurality of different angles, including a first pitch selector indicating a first angle. The body further may include a level indicator configured to identify whether a plank is at first angle when the first pitch selector is selected and the body is positioned in a pitch measurement position on the plank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Inventor: Wendel Reed Hiland, Jr.