With Point Marker Patents (Class 33/666)
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Patent number: 12242014Abstract: An advanced multi-functional construction tool combines the capabilities of a magnetic stud finder, torpedo level, laser level (line or cross-line), tape measure, marking implement, and LED flashlight into one compact and versatile device. Designed to meet the varied needs of both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts, this tool facilitates accurate stud detection, surface leveling, distance measurement, area illumination, and precise marking for layout tasks. Key features include an integrated line laser for precise alignment, Neodymium magnets for magnetic adherence to studs, orthogonal float levels for multi-directional leveling, and a retractable tape measure. Additionally, the tool boasts a retractable push pin mechanism for temporary wall attachment and hands-free operation, alongside a conveniently housed marking implement for easy access.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2024Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Inventors: Trevor Schneider, Francis Schneider
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Patent number: 12084226Abstract: A rackable receptacle dispenser system has a racking body and a wrap coupled to the racking body. The racking body has a rear wall having a front face and a rear face, a bottom wall extending orthogonally in a front direction from the front face. The racking body is detachably coupable to a rack support. The bottom wall defines an aperture. The wrap includes a wall that extends orthogonally upward from the bottom wall, and that defines an interior compartment. The system includes a container that includes a body and a dispensing aperture. The container is configured to hold a liquid and to dispense the liquid through the dispensing aperture. The system is configured to hold the container in the interior compartment with the dispensing aperture extending through the aperture defined in the bottom wall.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Inventor: Chris Rohrer
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Patent number: 12053812Abstract: A method of applying a marking to a part in a stamping die includes moving a component of the stamping die, the component having a mechanical application device secured thereto. A controlled volume of a marking medium flows through the mechanical application device during the moving such that a volume of the marking medium is controlled by the moving of the component during a stamping die operation. In one form, the component is an upper die of the stamping die.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Nicholas Kalweit, John Michael Fritz, Joseph Yarnevich, Andrey M Ilinich, Christopher Taylor, Thomas Kandow
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Patent number: 11986971Abstract: A cutting device includes a platen, a mounting portion, a first movement mechanism, a second movement mechanism, a detector, a processor, and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, instruct the processor to perform processes. The processes include acquiring cutting data, acquiring a contact position output by the detector when the cutting blade comes into contact with the holding member, and controlling the first movement mechanism in accordance with the cutting data to move the mounting portion and the holding member to a cutting start position. The processes include controlling the second movement mechanism, at the cutting start position, to move the mounting portion in the third direction to a cutting position set on the basis of the contact position, and controlling the first movement mechanism in accordance with the acquired cutting data to perform cutting processing.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Kentaro Sugiyama, Yoshinori Nakamura, Tomoyasu Niizeki
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Patent number: 11399642Abstract: An exemplary slot-securable point marking tool comprises a first arm extending longitudinally from a base end to a guide leading edge, and a second arm extending longitudinally from the base end to an insertion guide lip. A tool mouth is defined between the guide leading edge and the insertion guide lip. A tool axis extends from the base end to the tool mouth. A point axis is defined orthogonally to the tool axis. The tool mouth is movable in a direction parallel to the point axis between a securement configuration and an expanded configuration. The tool mouth is resiliently biased toward the securement configuration. The second arm includes at least one slot alignment protuberance extending toward the first arm in a direction parallel to the point axis. The second arm includes a marking point element extending along the point axis oppositely of the at least one slot alignment protuberance.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2022Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: CW Consulting Associates, LLCInventors: Kevin L. Weitsman, Ronald L. Johnson
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Patent number: 10716416Abstract: A frame hanging level having a least one (1) horizontal and one (1) vertical spirit level incorporates positioning assemblies to aid in the marking of a vertical surface in the mounting of a wall decoration. The positionable assemblies depend within an open space and are capable of being manipulated to and secured in a desired position relative to the level.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Inventor: Philip Harrington
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Patent number: 10335941Abstract: A tool for inscribing markings onto a medium includes a body with a mounting hole, and at least one slit extending in a line that intersects the mounting hole toward an outer edge of the body, and a number of drawing holes in a face of the body, each hole a different predetermined distance from the mounting hole. The body may have at least one marking line spaced from the at least one slit to allow for subdivision of a shape such as a circle inscribed using the tool, by using at least one of the at least one slit, edges of the tool, and the at least one marking line.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Inventor: Susan Mallory Heinz
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Patent number: 9982984Abstract: A tape measure marking attachment assembly includes a mount including a housing that has a top side, a bottom side, a front side, and a rear side. The top side has a slot extending downwardly therein that releasably receives and frictionally engages a tab of a tape measure. A receiver is positioned on the mount. A marking element is releasably engaged to the receiver.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Inventor: Anthony Feeney
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Patent number: 9539650Abstract: A system for positioning and drilling in cabinet, drawer, and shelf hardware components generally having a self-centering ruler and a jig template. The ruler has a zero mid-point and graduated measurement markings extending to each side of the zero mid-point toward opposite ends. A channel is disposed along a length of the ruler and has a generally T-shaped cross-section and is configured to slidingly receive a head of the securing bolt. The jig template has an adjustment slot configured to receive a stem of the securing bolt extending from an opening of the channel. A tightening knob securingly engages the stem of the securing bolt so as to secure the jig template between the tightening knob and the self-centering ruler.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Inventor: John Reid Frick
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Patent number: 9521916Abstract: A system and method for hanging a picture frame on a wall, comprising the steps of providing a picture frame with a hanger, for receiving a nail therein and a marking device temporarily secured to the picture frame and disposed near the void for receiving the nail; pressing the picture frame with the marking device protruding out from the picture frame, so that the marking device makes a perceivable mark on the wall, then removing the marking device; inserting a nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger into the wall at the mark; and hanging the picture with the hanger so that the nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger occupies some of the space earlier occupied by the marking device.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Inventor: Roger H Miller
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Publication number: 20150082649Abstract: A golf tee insertion depth measurement tool provides a gauge to facilitate marking the shaft of a golf tee to indicate a desired insertion depth that provides an optimum height for a golf ball placed on the tee, which ball is to be struck by a club face having a height H. The tool has a base portion and an elongate stem portion having a stem length. The base portion has a first surface and a second surface. The stem portion is connected to the base portion and extends outwardly away from the second surface of the base portion. The stem portion is first marked along its length at a location corresponding to the club face height H above the ground. The shaft of a tee is then marked at a location corresponding to the marked location on the stem portion to provide the correct insertion depth for the tee.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Daniel R. Schumaier
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Patent number: 8943704Abstract: An apparatus for marking the location of fixture and electrical boxes during construction or remodeling of a structure, having a pole with an attached ceiling marking assembly concentrically situated above a marking hole. A spring tensioned bolt is aligned with a ceiling fixture, or a wall marker attached to the side of the pole is aligned to a wall fixture and a mark is made at the base of the apparatus. A level ensures that the pole is properly oriented in a vertical direction. After hanging a rigid covering, such as drywall, the apparatus is aligned in position on top of the previously made floor marking, whereupon the bolt is released via a catch to make a mark on the ceiling drywall where the fixture box is located. Alternatively, the wall markers are used to mark the drywall locations of fixtures located on walls of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventor: William Lee Scammel
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Publication number: 20140115908Abstract: A wall frame marking tool comprises a pair of arm members, a pair of sliders, and a pair of retainers. The arm member comprises a base, a slider receiver and a pivot portion. The base is a single elongated flat bar a The slider receiver comprises edge beading, a slider receiver, a plurality of notches, a straight line beading, and a slot. The pivot portion comprises a pivot area having two bumps and a plurality of grooves, a triangular-shaped beading, a straight line beading, and edge beading. The slider comprises a base edge beading, two lips, a straight line beading, and a positioner. The retainer has a bulge, two legs, and two notches. Two arm members are pivotally connected and jointed by overlapping their pivot areas by that two bumps of one arm member are inserted into two of the grooves of the other arm member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: MYOUNG IL KIM, HAION WON
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Patent number: 8672286Abstract: An adjustable wall hanger includes (1) an elongated bracket with a front surface including markings and a rear surface including serrations, (2) mounting members near each end of the elongated bracket, (3) an elongated slot, (4) a hook assembly including a hook member secured by a hook fastener, including a hook portion distal from a clamp portion including a planar section, jaws, and a cam, and the hook fastener includes a base with a post, serrated teeth, and lugs extending from the post, the post including detents between the base and lugs, wherein closed configuration includes the hook member against the front surface to lock the hook assembly in position, and open configuration includes the planar surface against the front surface so that the hook assembly is movable, and the lugs fit within the jaws to secure the hook member to the fastener and to the elongated bracket.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventors: Laura Darré, Kathryn Pisciotta
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Patent number: 8615894Abstract: A marking device for marking the location for a support for a mountable object, such as a picture frame, has a body with a compressible or collapsible configuration and adhesive for removably attaching a back face to a backside of the mountable object. A marker is coupled to the body and disposed below a front face in an uncompressed configuration and projects at least to the front face to mark the surface in the compressed configuration. The marker is disposed adjacent a perimeter edge of the body to facilitate alignment. A sighting notch can be formed in the body with the marker at the apex of the notch to facilitate alignment.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventor: Scott Schoenebeck
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Publication number: 20130318808Abstract: In various representative aspects, apparatus and system for an elongated marker tag that generally comprises a front side, a rear side, and a positioning aid. The front side and the rear side are at least partially comprised of adhesive areas. The adhesive area on the first side substantially covers the top. The adhesive area on the back is at or near the bottom and preferably at least ½ inch away from the top to leave room for the user to press the tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Claudia Howe, Wendy Kuhn
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Patent number: 8443525Abstract: A hanging tool for hanging an ornamental object, e.g., a picture, on a wall includes an extension pole having an anchor attachment attached to an upper end of the extension pole. The anchor attachment includes an anchor for supporting the ornamental object in a laterally offset position relative to the wall. The anchor is disposed along a substantially horizontal axis extending through the anchor attachment. The anchor attachment defines a marking bore offset from the anchor and angled relative to the axis of the anchor to position a marking device, e.g., a pencil, at the intersection of the axis of the anchor and the wall in order to mark the wall and transfer the vertical location of the anchor to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Ernest J. Reschke
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Publication number: 20130025146Abstract: The DS SPEED MARKER was developed as a measuring device. The handle is comfortable in size and length and the revolution of the wheel creating a chalk mark upon each revolution is effortless to use. I have used the DS SPEED MARKER countless times in the field. It is well made, very durable, accurate and the most efficient way to measure and mark lengths of firewood available.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: Dan Spallino
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Publication number: 20120204438Abstract: An improved chalk marking device for safely and temporarily marking a surface. The improved chalk marking device is capable of making precise temporary markings on a surface, and will not prematurely deteriorate upon use. The improved chalk marking device also contains a non-toxic taste inhibiting agent that will prevent or reduce the likelihood that an individual, such as a young child or infant, will ingest the device if left unattended.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventor: Matthew Seaver
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Patent number: 8082675Abstract: A marking device for marking the location for a support for a mountable object, such as a picture frame, has a body with a compressible configuration and adhesive for removably attaching a back face to a backside of the mountable object. A marker is coupled to the body and disposed below a front face in an uncompressed configuration and projects at least to the front face to mark the surface in the compressed configuration. The marker is disposed adjacent a perimeter edge of the body to facilitate alignment. A sighting notch can be formed in the body with the marker at the apex of the notch to facilitate alignment.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Inventor: Scott Schoenebeck
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Patent number: 8020305Abstract: A detachable microscope pen mount for marking a microscope slide includes an attachment collar configured to secure to an objective lens, a lever secured to the attachment collar, a pen holder secured to the lever, and a pen secured to the pen holder and having a pen tip, where activating the lever moves the pen tip into a field of view and lowers the pen tip onto the microscope slide. Also disclosed is a method of marking a microscope slide includes identifying an object of interest in a field of view, positioning the object of interest in a center of the field of view, inserting a pen having a pen tip along a trough into a center of the trough, lowering the pen tip onto the microscope slide, and marking the microscope slide by tracing the inside of the center of the trough.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Cytyc CorporationInventors: Patrick Guiney, Raymond Jenoski
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Patent number: 7958648Abstract: A device that provides an accurate means to mark a wall surface to aid in hanging a suspended object is herein disclosed, comprising an adhesive strip with small sealed plastic bubbles filled with dye or ink on a first side. At least one (1) ink bubble is positioned thereat a corresponding mounting aperture portions of the suspended object. The ink bubbles rupture under a small amount of applied pressure, thereby marking the wall surface. A second side of the marking device comprises adhesive, thereby allowing the device to be applied thereto the back surface of the suspended object to be hung on a wall, specifically locating where the mounting hardware needs to be installed. The marking device is then removed and the suspended object is secured by driving fasteners and other supporting hardware, using the indicating ink mark. Alternatively, the first side comprises identifying markings such as measurements, instructions, or advertising indicia.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Carey MacConnell
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Publication number: 20110099826Abstract: A mounting aid for installing curtain rod brackets includes a main body is at two opposite ends with correspondingly arranged marking holes. With the mounting aid, a user can easily utilize the marking holes to put marks on a wall at desired positions for fixing curtain rod brackets, allowing quick execution of subsequent steps of fixing brackets and assembling the curtain rod to complete the installation of a curtain at reduced labor and time cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: MY HOME GLOBAL COMPANYInventor: Ju-Huai Chen
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Publication number: 20110023313Abstract: A hanger locator for identifying the proper location for a hanger on a wall may include a first arm and a second arm extending from a central body. The central body may include a marker and/or a hook for engaging a suspension device. In some exemplary embodiments, the arms may include elastic bands. In some exemplary embodiments, the arms may include cords, and the central body may include a retractor coupled to the cords.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Natalia Johnson, Christian Scott Leyden, Robin E. Smith, Jackie Grant
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Publication number: 20100325905Abstract: The present invention relates to a picture hanging, positioning and leveling device for use in marking one or more points on a wall or other vertical surface where fastener devices should be installed in order to precisely hang one or more pictures or other objects at their desired locations on the wall. The device includes an elongate frame component which, in one embodiment, may be a carpenter's level-like apparatus, one or more first extension components extending up from the elongate frame and one or more second extension components extending out from the first extension component in a plane parallel with the face of the elongate frame. Each second extension component in configured to include at one end both a hook element for insertion into hanging elements on the back of the objects to be hung and a marking element for marking a point on the wall for the subsequent installation of a fastener device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: TIMOTHY LEE COYLE
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Patent number: 7836604Abstract: A support assembly to secure a stereo component to a wall includes a bracket secured to the component. The support assembly further includes a marking element that is received within an opening provided in the bracket. The marking element extends away from the component when positioning the marking element within the opening of the bracket. The arrangement is such that when positioning the marking element within the opening of the bracket, the marking element forms a mark on the wall in response to positioning the bracket against the wall. The support assembly further includes a fastener to secure the bracket to the wall. The fastener is received within the opening of the bracket so that the fastener is aligned with the mark on the wall. Other embodiments of the support assembly and methods of supporting components are further disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Picture Perfect, LLCInventors: Benjamin W. Paharik, Joseph G. Nevers
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Patent number: 7797853Abstract: The picture hanger placement device (10) compensates for the span between a picture hanger fastener and the lowermost portion of a picture hanger hook, (the bight) (B). The device includes a plate (12) that has a handle (54) at the top and a hook-type picture hanger (30) at the bottom. An adjustable slide moves within an elongate slot (26) between the top and the bottom of the plate. A picture hanger position marker is attached to the back of the slide. The slide is adjusted according to the dimensions of a picture hanger bracket (H) so that the picture hanger position marker marks the spot on a vertical wall where a picture hanger fastener (such as a nail) should be placed so that a picture hanger bracket (H) retains the picture in the desired position.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: Clark M. Compton
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Patent number: 7784762Abstract: A wall hanging mounting device for use with at least one wall support and a wall hanging having a mounting portion includes a coupling unit configured to couple the at least one wall support to a wall while the wall support is in at least close proximity to the mounting portion of the wall hanging. The coupling unit includes a drive surface that moves in a plane or about an axis between the wall hanging and the wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Fermions, L.L.C.Inventor: Don W. Klein
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Patent number: 7707731Abstract: This invention discloses a component marking device to allow components to be marked by using the rotation provided by a CNC type of machine or other machine tool, and which utilizes a stylus which shares the same approximate axis of rotation as the CNC machine and which utilizes rotating impact balls to impart a strong throwing force on hammer pins and a hammer to cause the sudden downward movement of the stylus as desired.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: The Tapmatic CorporationInventors: Mark F. Johnson, Allan S. Johnson
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Patent number: 7676946Abstract: A method of construction, assembly, and suspension that allows for the mounting of properly cut, placed and independently hanging pieces of sheet material to form a complete image of any size, on drywall or other substrate, without any visible means of support and minimal wall damage. Applicable to any image that best describes itself in only two colors, such as black and white, or simply, positive and negative.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Inventor: Brian Lee Page
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Publication number: 20100024229Abstract: A measuring device (10) for determining and/or transmitting one-dimensional measurements, taken with reference to at least one end side (16) of the measuring device (10), includes a holding arrangement (17) provided on the at least one end side (16) for temporarily fixing marking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Reinhard Waibel, Andreas Winter
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Publication number: 20090313843Abstract: The picture hanger placement device (10) compensates for the span between a picture hanger fastener and the lowermost portion of a picture hanger hook, (the bight) (B). The device includes a plate (12) that has a handle (54) at the top and a hook-type picture hanger (30) at the bottom. An adjustable slide moves within an elongate slot (26) between the top and the bottom of the plate. A picture hanger position marker is attached to the back of the slide. The slide is adjusted according to the dimensions of a picture hanger bracket (H) so that the picture hanger position marker marks the spot on a vertical wall where a picture hanger fastener (such as a nail) should be placed so that a picture hanger bracket (H) retains the picture in the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Clark M. Compton
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Publication number: 20090193674Abstract: A method of hanging an object on a wall with a marking device having a threaded shaft, an enlarged diameter head fixed at one end of the shaft, a pointed marking end fixed at an opposite end of the shaft, and a threaded nut mounted on the shaft for axial movement. The shaft of the marking device is positionable into the slot of the item to be hung, and is fixed therein by the nut. Upon positioning of the object and the marking device fixed thereto into desired mounted position on the wall, application of an axial force to the shaft of the marking device will cause a pointed end thereof to create a mark for insulation of a nail or other fastener in the wall at the point of the mark.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventor: Amr Megahed
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Publication number: 20090165319Abstract: There is provided a keyhole kit for identifying the spatial distance between a pair of keyhole openings of a wall fixture and marking their location upon the vertical surface of a wall. The keyhole kit includes a pair of fasteners that are inserted into a wall and are cooperatively engageable with the keyhole openings. The keyhole kit further provides a locator pin that is temporarily affixed within a keyhole opening of a wall fixture. The wall fixture is temporarily positioned against the surface of a wall such that it abuts the wall. Thereby, resulting in the locator pin creating a reference mark upon the wall. The reference mark is indicative of the location of a second keyhole opening. A second fastener is inserted in the wall at the reference mark. As a result, both respective fasteners inserted into the wall are spatially relative to the keyhole openings of the fixture. In this regard, the fixture may be secured upon the wall utilizing the properly spaced keyhole openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventor: James M. Gallien
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Patent number: 7497028Abstract: A support assembly is configured to secure an object to a structure and includes a bracket adapted to be secured to the object. The bracket has an opening formed therein. The support assembly further includes a support capable of being received within the opening of the bracket in a secure position. The support has a marking element designed to extend away from the object when positioning the support within the opening of the bracket. The arrangement is such that when positioning the support within the opening of the bracket, the marking element forms a mark on the structure in response to positioning the object against the structure. The support assembly also includes a device to secure the support to the structure upon removing the support from the opening of the bracket with the marking element being positioned on the mark formed on the structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Picture Perfect, LLCInventors: Joseph G. Nevers, Benjamin W. Paharik
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Patent number: 7437830Abstract: A stud marker is used for marking the location of a vertical stud in a framed wall having a sole plate and a plurality of vertical studs on the floor directly in front of the stud. The stud marker contains a paint wand attached to a marking guide. The marking guide has a flat plate with an opening, a vertical wall, and at least one projecting member for centering the opening in front of a stud.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventor: Anthony C. Kulavic
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Patent number: 7401416Abstract: A system for measuring and cutting includes a portable measuring unit and a cutting unit. The measuring unit includes a transmitter and a measuring processor in communication with the transmitter. The measuring unit includes a first retractable tape measure having a first variable resistance wire and a sensor, the measuring processor having programming for determining first distance data and for transmitting that data. The cutting unit includes a saw and a receiver for receiving the first distance data transmitted from the measuring unit. The cutting unit includes a second tape measure with a second variable resistance wire, sensor, and processor for determining a second distance. When the second distance measurement is equal to the first distance measurement, an indicator is actuated so the user knows to actuate the saw to cut the workpiece. The system, therefore, eliminates inaccurate measurements and the need to remember or record measurements.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Inventor: Mark B. Brooks
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Publication number: 20080092401Abstract: A universal blind marking apparatus is disclosed where the system includes components that are universally usable to identify where a wall should be cut or a hole should be drilled. The system includes a plurality of adhesive backed pads that are placed in the corners or along curved surfaces. When the surface to be marked is brought into contact with the pads. Some marking material is transferred through the pad identifying where to cut or drill on the surface. The apparatus also works for the marking of vent holes and the routing of electrical wires. In another embodiment the pads are fabricated with sides having different adhesive properties where the low adhesive side is adhered to an object and when the object is brought in contact with a surface the high adhesive side transfers the pad to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Tim Richard Holcombe
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Patent number: 7350313Abstract: Device for cutting and marking a metal cable (16), comprising means (12, 18) for cutting the cable (16) and marking means (20) for marking the cable (16) with a mark at a predetermined distance (d) from the cutting plane (C), cutting and marking being simultaneous.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: LabinalInventor: Didier Laurent
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Patent number: 7350312Abstract: Markers for mounting objects such as picture frames, mirrors, shelves and the like, to desired locations on a wall type surface without causing unnecessary holes to the wall surface. The markers can include target patches with target indicia such as crossed hairs, and bulls-eye patterns. The target patches can have a first adhesive side that is temporarily placed on mounting locations on the rear side of the object. The object with the target patches then is oriented and positioned to a desired optimum location on the wall and then pressed against the wall. Another adhesive side of the target patch that is stronger in adhesion than the first side allows for the target patch to transfer to the wall surface and remain on the wall surface. Nail type fasteners, and the like, then are attached by the location of the target indicia into the wall. Next the object is placed and mounted to the wall mounted fasteners so that the object can then hang from the wall mounted fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Dot Marks the Spot, Inc.Inventor: Susan K. Grillo
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Patent number: 7318287Abstract: A manual steering column stamping fixture includes a body member and a linear bearing assembly. The linear bearing assembly is secured to the body member, and includes a marking punch that is driven into engagement with a steering column so as to place an alignment mark on the steering column. Once a center or neutral position of the steering column is located using a checking fixture, the stamping fixture is mounted over the checking fixture using cooperating slots provided by the body member and arms provided by the checking fixture, and such that the marking punch is disposed within the checking fixture and adjacent the steering column. Thereafter, the marking punch is manually moved away from the steering column and against spring bias such that, upon subsequent release of the bearing assembly, the marking punch is driven into the steering column to mark the steering column.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Bryan Hatfield, Marc Iman
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Patent number: 7316078Abstract: A device for use in positioning a picture hanger on a wall. The device includes an elongated body member, a handle carried by an upper portion of the body member, a picture hanger defining a lower open hook portion pivotally mounted on the body member below the handle and an aperture extending through the body member adjacent the hook portion of the picture hanger. Upon hanging a picture or other object from the picture hanger, positioning the device against the wall so as to properly locate the object thereon for hanging and removing the picture or object from the device, a marking implement can be inserted through the aperture to identify the proper position for the securement of a picture hanger to the wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Inventor: James U. Hagman
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Patent number: 7293925Abstract: A device for marking upon a surface including a body assembly made of a resilient material, a cover member, a base assembly and a bottom cover. The body assembly has an outer wall, a central opening an upper end and a bottom end. The base assembly includes a marker rigidly attached to the center of the upper surface and a bottom surface. The upper surface is fixedly secure upon the bottom end of the body assembly in a way that the marker is housed within central opening. The bottom cover protects bottom surface. Cover member protects the upper end and the opening of the body assembly and prevents the marker from drying when the device for marking is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: CCN World, LLCInventor: Nicolas Sanseviero
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Patent number: 7278223Abstract: The present invention is directed to an integrated assembly for gathering information and transferring it to a surface. The assembly comprises a housing, a base resiliently connected to the housing, one or more sensors mounted to sense a parameter and a marker positioned so a mark is produced on the surface when the housing is pressed toward the surface. The marker is capable of marking a plurality of different types of marks. Each type of mark provides different information derived from the sensor. A selector is capable of selecting among the plurality of different type of marks to provide a unique mark specific to a type of information detected.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Anza CorporationInventors: Kathleen M. Dever, Michael D. Potter
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Patent number: 7275334Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for hanging a picture, or the like, on the wall surface, through utilization of a fastener position indicator spot, having a spot-shaped body including oppositely facing first and second adhesive surfaces thereof, to indicate a desired location for placing a fastener on the wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Inventor: Patricia J. Horst
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Patent number: 7269906Abstract: A marking gauge for marking a line parallel to an edge of a surface having a shaft, a fence for contact with the edge, and marker connections that allow markers of different types to be utilized in the alternative to mark the line. Other marking gauge features include a swivel chuck, a depth-adjustable chuck, and a fence positioned eccentric on the shaft of the marking gauge.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Lee Valley Tools, Ltd.Inventor: Robin C. Lee
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Patent number: 7234245Abstract: Apparatus and methods for precisely locating and marking where to fasten an object, such as a plaque or photograph, on a surface, such as a wall are described. The apparatus comprises a fastening means, a main body, the main body having a first surface contacting the fastening means, and a second surface, an indicator, the indicator having a shaft extending from the second surface of the main body and ending in a distal end comprising a means for marking, and a compressible material encapsulating the indicator. The marking means may be a sharp point of metal or plastic, and may include a marking composition, such as ink, chalk, glue, and the like. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Inventor: Donald Curtis Tatum
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Patent number: 7226032Abstract: A picture-hanging device, method, and kit enable a user to effectively mark a select vertical location and quickly hang a picture at the select vertical location. The device comprises a hanger portion and a handle portion. The hanger portion comprises an anterior surface, an elongate hanger slot, and a hanger hook, all of which depend from the handle portion. The hanger slot extends through the hanger portion adjacent the end of the hanger portion. The hanger hook extends from the anterior surface and is designed to receive and support a picture-hanging cord and its load. The anterior surface comprises certain indicia for marking the select vertical location of a superior picture portion. Together with the hanger slot, the indicia enable the user to mark the select vertical location, after which the user may hang the picture at the select vertical location upon a fixed picture anchor.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Inventors: Richard A. Schlais, Donald E. Truitt
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Patent number: 7185442Abstract: Markers for mounting objects such as picture frames, mirrors, shelves and the like, to desired locations on a wall type surface without causing unnecessary holes to the wall surface. The markers can include target patches with target indicia such as crossed hairs, and bulls-eye patterns. The target patches can have a first adhesive side that is temporarily placed on mounting locations on the rear side of the object. The object with the target patches then is oriented and positioned to a desired optimum location on the wall and then pressed against the wall. Another adhesive side of the target patch that is stronger in adhesion than the first side allows for the target patch to transfer to the wall surface and remain on the wall surface. Nail type fasteners, and the like, then are attached by the location of the target indicia into the wall. Next the object is placed and mounted to the wall mounted fasteners so that the object can then hang from the wall mounted fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Dot Marks The Spot, Inc.Inventor: Susan K. Grillo
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Patent number: 7159329Abstract: A picture hanging tool is provided for facilitated marking of a selected point on a wall or the like for subsequent installation of a fastener used for hanging a picture or other object from the wall. The tool includes an upper handle section adapted for manual grasping, and a lower support or base section having a hook or the like for temporarily supporting the object for movement over the wall surface to a selected precision mounting location. When the desired mounting location is obtained, an actuator mechanism including an actuator pin exposed on the upper handle section is operable to displace a spring-loaded marking element into engagement with the wall surface at the desired point for subsequent fastener installation. The tool is then removed from the wall, the fastener installed at the marked point, and the object hung from the installed fastener.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Inventors: George M. Dolenz, Boyd I. Willat, Gary D. Delgado