Alphabetical Or Numerical Symbol Type Patents (Class 33/564)
  • Patent number: 11780262
    Abstract: A printmaking placement tool that permits multiple aligned and layered prints comprising a main body, a plurality of paper guides, and a plurality of bores located in a top surface of the main body that are adapted to receive and engage the plurality of a paper guides. In some embodiments, a bottom surface of each of the plurality of paper guides includes an at least one protrusion adapted to be received in the plurality of bores. In further embodiments, the placement tool comprises a main body having a raised outer edge and no paper guides or corresponding bores are utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: GELLI ARTS LLC
    Inventor: Lou Ann Gleason
  • Patent number: 11738591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a drawing assisting tool, comprising at least one thin template with a set of solid and dashed grooved lines, in which said grooved lines are adapted to guide the drawing of at least one complete spatial body on a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: Moshe Ego, Adir Garji
  • Patent number: 11446954
    Abstract: A kit for making a sign utilizing a router includes a plurality of interlocking templates that can be utilized to form the letters for a sign. The kit includes two or more templates that are positioned in the same location on a board in a sequence to form a single letter, number or symbol with an island with an uninterrupted perimeter. The kit also includes a guide bushing that is secured to the router bit to prevent the router bit from gouging into the templates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Rockler Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve D. Krohmer, Daniel P. Banasik
  • Patent number: 10576654
    Abstract: A kit for making a sign utilizing a router includes a plurality of interlocking templates that can be utilized to form the letters for a sign. The kit includes two or more templates that are positioned in the same location on a board in a sequence to form a single letter, number or symbol with an island with an uninterrupted perimeter. The kit also includes a guide bushing that is secured to the router bit to prevent the router bit from gouging into the templates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Rockler Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve D. Krohmer, Daniel P. Banasik
  • Patent number: 10486053
    Abstract: A template for properly determining the positions for the yardline numbers of an American-style football field includes a generally rectangular frame having an external perimeter and an internal opening defined by an internal perimeter. The shape of the internal opening, and the corresponding shape of the internal perimeter, is such that for each of the yardline numbers, i.e. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0, the internal perimeter defines a plurality of locations for abutting a corresponding plurality of outer edge portions of the yardline number. With the external perimeter appropriately aligned along one or more lines of the field, the frame can be used to properly locate any one of the six yardline numbers that are needed to properly locate all of the yardline numbers on an American-style football field. This frame reduces the number of templates needed to locate the yardline numbers of a football field, and also simplifies the process of properly locating the yardline numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Technology Licensing Corp.
    Inventor: Samuel Schulte
  • Patent number: 10071592
    Abstract: A drawing aid configured to assist a user in creating illustrations such as, for example, cartoons, characters, caricatures, and figures is disclosed. The drawing aid includes a template that includes indicia configured to assist the user in creating illustrations with predetermined proportions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventor: Spencer L Brinkerhoff, III
  • Patent number: 8661702
    Abstract: A kit and method for assembling a decorative object pattern upon a fabric article including a flat, smooth surface board, a desired number of individual stencil units, slidably situated upon the board, and held movably in place by magnetic force. The stencil units are arranged upon the board surface to create a desired stencil design. Rhinestones or other decorative objects are situated within the stencil pattern with their adhesive side down. An adhesive backed cover sheet is provided to hold the decorative object pattern in place. The cover sheet is adapted to being placed on the fabric surface, and the held objects adhered thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: David C. Ihm
  • Patent number: 7121196
    Abstract: A device creating patterns on greeting cards and the like has at least one stencil for applying a pattern onto a flat surface. A stencil holder that has securing elements for securing the at least one stencil in a predetermined position relative to the stencil holder is provided. The stencil holder also has elements for positively securing the surface of the article onto which the pattern is to be applied relative to the stencil holder. The elements for securing the surface of the article are in the form of a recess that provides a positive securing action for the surface of the article alone or in combination with an adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Horst Mellis
  • Patent number: 7032534
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article formed from a generally see-thru sheet of material and having a two-sided marking thereon and a method of applying the two-sided markings to the article. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the article comprises a see-thru sheet of material having a top face and markings thereon and a bottom face such that when viewed from the top face the markings are of a first color and when viewed from the bottom face the markings are of a second color. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the article formed by the process comprising the steps of selecting a sheet of material having a top face and a bottom face, positioning a two-color foil over the sheet of material, and applying heat and pressure to the two-color foil to bond the foil to selected areas of the sheet to form markings such that when viewed from the top face the markings are of one color and when viewed from the bottom face the markings are of another color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Knittel Engraving Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Thiemann, Hubert A. Thiemann
  • Patent number: 6560891
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an alignment device for perforating a sheet media with a punch comprised of a base member having a punch receiving area, an indicia receiving area, a sheet media receiving area and a longitudinal guide edge for aligning the sheet media. A template is provided which has a plurality of alignment indicia where the template is insertable in the indicia area of the base portion, so that when the sheet media is placed along the longitudinal guide edge and aligned with the first of the alignment indicia, the punch is aligned to punch a first hole. The sheet media is then moved to the second spaced indicia, such that the punch is aligned to punch a second hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: EK Success, Ltd.
    Inventor: Robert Arnold
  • Patent number: 5333389
    Abstract: A board member including a plurality of linear and arcuate tracks are provided, with each of the tracks including respective openings directed therethrough extending from the board top through bottom walls to permit the execution of lettering by the board to accommodate each letter of the alphabet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Robert P. Carroll
  • Patent number: 5309642
    Abstract: An artwork mat marking and cutting apparatus for use in cutting mat and similar material for picture framing and the like is disclosed. The apparatus includes a combined marking and bevel cutting device and a dual scale conversion ruler for ease of measurement in laying out mat borders. The conversion ruler has a cooperating extension which fits within a grooved guide, the guide having a T square like end for squaring the mat material with the apparatus. The outer borders of the mat material may be cut using a straight cutting device in combination with the above guide. The guide includes a feature allowing the cutter to traverse the entire sheet of material. Both the bevel and straight cutting devices allow the blade to be retracted when not cutting, and have various adjustment and other features. An alternative adaptor provides for the use of the bevel cutting device to make cuts perpendicular to the mat material surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1994
    Assignee: Murray Borod
    Inventor: Michael J. McGinnis
  • Patent number: 5168636
    Abstract: A stencil apparatus includes a plurality of letters, wherein each letter includes vacuum porting to effect secure mounting to an underlying surface. A modification of the invention includes a matrix of letters mounted to a single panel to permit simultaneous mounting of the panel to an underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1992
    Inventor: David C. Golden
  • Patent number: 5100324
    Abstract: A stencil kit including a case, a drawing panel releasably mountable to said case in the manner of a cover, and multiple stencils selectively mounted to drawing surfaces formed on opposite faces of the drawing panel. The drawing panel includes an integral handle, which, upon a mounting of the drawing panel to the case, provides a handle for the entire kit. Interengaging lugs and a latch and keeper assembly provide for releasable joinder of the drawing panel to the case. Positioning flanges, projections and recesses about each drawing surface and on the associated stencils releasably position the stencils for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Nancy D. Slayton
  • Patent number: 5033200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a scientific ruler incorporated with a concave lens and a convex lens which may be dismantled from the ruler and aligned with each other to compose as a telescope. The concave lens or convex lens may be replaced by a compass. A protractor is provided around the periphery of the concave lens. An inclined plane is formed at either one or both ends of the ruler capable of refracting the sunlight into a rainbow spectrum. Further, a comb and a thermometer are provided. In addition to various mathematic and equal signs and undulate edge there are more space area for indicating name of the user and adhering stickers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Inventor: Yee T. Leung
  • Patent number: 5027523
    Abstract: A learning device for aiding a person in forming alphanumeric combinations comprises a base having a top and a bottom. A template has an insert receiving aperture formed therein. The template is removably attached to the base, and a stencil insert having a figure formed therein is removably receivable within the insert receiving aperture. Also disclosed is a method for using the present learning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Inventor: Steven R. MacLeod
  • Patent number: 5016694
    Abstract: A clamping assembly with at least two clamping members with inner surfaces facing towards each other and outer surfaces facing away from each other, a bolt passes through holes formed in the clamping members, the bolt including a bolt head and a threaded section, the inner surfaces including means for gripping work surface, such that when the bolt is tightened, work pieces are clamped together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Inventors: Richard L. Wagner, William C. Weber
  • Patent number: 5000688
    Abstract: These magnetic stencil letters enable a small child to learn to write his name, etc. quickly. Primarily, the letters are packaged as a set, and are magnetic, so as to adhere to a steel panel on top of a piece of paper, which is to be stenciled with letters forming the child's name and words.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Inventor: Esther L. Clamp
  • Patent number: 4972598
    Abstract: An apparatus including a series of rectangular frames of various sizes to accommodate each of the letters of the alphabet. The framework includes three horizontal centering lines dividing the rectangular framework, with the centering lines equally spaced adjacent a rectangular center space defined by the framework. A single vertical line bisects the rectangular space and is directed through each upper and lower side of the rectangular framework. The apparatus further includes magnetic strips mounted adjacent each corner of the framework upon a bottom surface thereof to receive a stencil adherably thereon to align the stencil in use, and wherein each framework further includes hook and loop fastener members to secure adjacent frameworks in a side-by-side relationship. Fiber optic transmission lines are directed through the framework in a modification thereof in lieu of the centering lines to illuminate the centering lines and appropriately divide the center space during light conditions for use by individuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Inventor: Robert C. Charters, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4916826
    Abstract: A precision coding device comprises a movable unit (11) and a base unit (10) having co-operating means (33, 20, 21) to hold the former on the latter rigidly but detachably in any one of a plurality of equally spaced positions. The movable unit (11) has very few character apertures (26)--preferably only one aperture--which alone permits manual formation of all thirty-six alphanumeric characters, simply by inverting and/or rotating it using a twirler (32). The base unit has a lower (12) and an upper member (13) joined together along two or three edges leaving a space therebetween for matter to be handprinted, e.g., an envelope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Inventor: John L. McKeown
  • Patent number: 4852483
    Abstract: A kit for singular screen printing on T-shirts, including a carrier loaded with a row of overlapping stencils and a mask for shielding around a printing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventor: Janice W. Bussard
  • Patent number: 4664633
    Abstract: A stencil case and a plurality of cards are provided for use with the stencil case. The stencil case has a front panel and can receive a card such that the card lies adjacently behind the panel. The panel has a first surface region containing a window through which a user can view the adjacently lying part of a card, a second surface region containing a stencil, and a third surface region bearing indicia associated with what is seen through the window when any one of the plurality of cards is received adjacently behind the panel. Each card has a front face and a reverse face, the front face having a first region containing a picture or indicia that will be visible through the window when the card lies adjacently behind the front panel. Each card further contains a second region for receiving a stencilled marking through the stencil of the front panel. The combination is intended to be used as an educational aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Inventor: Aboobaker Garda
  • Patent number: 4610096
    Abstract: A transformable stencil toy is provided which includes a main body plate, a sliding plate in limited slidable engagement with the main body plate, and one or more pivoting plates in limited pivotal engagement with the sliding plate and in limited slidable engagement with the main body plate. When the sliding plate moves to the first limit of its slidable engagement with respect to the main body portion, the pivoting plates move to a first predetermined position and the stencil toy assumes the configuration of a first traceable object. When the sliding plate moves to the second limit of its slidable engagement, the pivoting plates move to a second predetermined position and the stencil toy assumes the configuration of a second traceable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: Binney & Smith, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Sahler, Marianne G. Laubach