Patents by Inventor William E. Butters

William E. Butters 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).

  • Batter board
    Patent number: 6490803
    Abstract: A batter board for aiding in the placement and alignment of foundation lines and other structural elements. The batter board includes a main crossmember that has a slot along the top surface in which an alignment device slides for positioning an alignment line. There are mounting collars on both ends for mounting to stakes in the ground and are vertically offset so that multiple members can be interconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: William E. Butters