US3678588A
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Wall outlet box locater
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-05
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1991-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A wall outlet box locater apparatus for use where gypsum and other type wall board panels are used to cover walls in a structure comprising: a T-square shaped member, a lip member extending across the top head portion of the T-square member, and a sliding box shaped member positioned for movement of the leg of the T-square member and with said box shaped member capable of being fixed in various positions for the purpose of tracing a cut out area in the wall panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond O Isola
- 👤 Norman R Isola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:26
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A wall outlet box locater apparatus for use where gypsum and other wall board panels and the like are used to cover walls in a structure, said apparatus comprising: a T-square shaped member including a slot at one end thereof, a centering point member located within the slot to assist in visually positioning the T-square member, a lip member extending generally across the top head portion of the T-square member for use in squaring the T-square member by bringing the lip member into close relationship with a predetermined edge of a wall panel, a sliding box shaped member positioned on the leg portion of the T-square member and with said box shaped member including two way guide means enabling the box shaped member to be slidably positioned on the leg portion in horizontal orientation and in vertical orientation relative to the leg, said box member being shaped such that when it is properly positioned an area to be cut out can be traced on a predetermined wall panel in a properly located position to accommodate vertically and horizontally mounted wall outlet boxes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A wall outlet box locater apparatus for use where gypsum and other wall board panels and the like are used to cover walls in a structure, said apparatus comprising: a T-square shaped member including a slot at one end thereof, a centering point member located within the slot to assist in visually positioning the T-square member, a lip member extending generally across the top head portion of the T-square member for use in squaring the T-square member by bringing the lip member into close relationship with a predetermined edge of a wall panel, a sliding box shaped member positioned on the leg portion of the T-square member and with said box shaped member including two way guide means enabling the box shaped member to be slidably positioned on the leg portion in horizontal orientation and in vertical orientation relative to the leg, said box member being shaped such that when it is properly positioned an area to be cut out can be traced on a predetermined wall panel in a properly located position to accommodate vertically and horizontally mounted wall outlet boxes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein, said guide means are found by intersecting channel means at a 90* angle relative to one another to enable the slidable positioning of the shaped member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein, at least one prong type projection extends from said top head portion of the T-square member, with said prong being insertable into an adjacent wall panel when moving and positioning the box shaped member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
166 words
A wall outlet box locater apparatus for use where gypsum and other wall board panels and the like are used to cover walls in a structure, said apparatus comprising: a T-square shaped member, a centering point located on the T-square shaped member to assist in visual positioning, means extending generally across the top head portion of the T-square member for us in squaring the apparatus by bringing the means into close relationship with a predetermined edge of a wall panel, sliding box shaped means positioned on the leg portion of the T-square member and with said box shaped means including guide means enabling the box shaped member to be slidably positioned on the leg portion in horizontal orientation and in vertical orientation relative to the leg, said box means being shaped such that when it is properly positioned an area to be cut out can be traced on a predetermined wall panel in a properly located position to accommodate vertically and horizontally mounted wall outlet boxes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
166 words
A wall outlet box locater apparatus for use where gypsum and other wall board panels and the like are used to cover walls in a structure, said apparatus comprising: a T-square shaped member, a centering point located on the T-square shaped member to assist in visual positioning, means extending generally across the top head portion of the T-square member for us in squaring the apparatus by bringing the means into close relationship with a predetermined edge of a wall panel, sliding box shaped means positioned on the leg portion of the T-square member and with said box shaped means including guide means enabling the box shaped member to be slidably positioned on the leg portion in horizontal orientation and in vertical orientation relative to the leg, said box means being shaped such that when it is properly positioned an area to be cut out can be traced on a predetermined wall panel in a properly located position to accommodate vertically and horizontally mounted wall outlet boxes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A wall outlet box locater apparatus for use where gypsum and other wall board panels and the like are used to cover walls in a structure, said apparatus comprising: a squared off member including a centering means to assist in visually positioning the member, means extending generally across the top head portion of the sQuared off member for use in squaring the member by bringing the means into close relationship with a predetermined edge of a wall panel, a sliding shaped member positioned on the leg portion of the squared off member and with said shaped member including guide means enabling the shaped member to be slidably positioned on the leg portion in horizontal orientation and in vertical orientation relative to the leg, said sliding member being shaped such that when it is properly positioned an area to be cut out can be traced on a predetermined wall panel in a properly located position to accommodate vertically and horizontally mounted wall outlet boxes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
163 words
A wall outlet box locater apparatus for use where gypsum and other wall board panels and the like are used to cover walls in a structure, said apparatus comprising: a squared off member including a centering means to assist in visually positioning the member, means extending generally across the top head portion of the sQuared off member for use in squaring the member by bringing the means into close relationship with a predetermined edge of a wall panel, a sliding shaped member positioned on the leg portion of the squared off member and with said shaped member including guide means enabling the shaped member to be slidably positioned on the leg portion in horizontal orientation and in vertical orientation relative to the leg, said sliding member being shaped such that when it is properly positioned an area to be cut out can be traced on a predetermined wall panel in a properly located position to accommodate vertically and horizontally mounted wall outlet boxes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein, said guide means are found by intersecting channel means at a 90* angle relative to one another to enable the slidable positioning of the shaped member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further characterized as including a single set screw perpendicular to said leg portion, a slot in the head portion of the T-square, a centering point member mounted within said slot, at least one prong extending from the head portion to assist in stabilizing the apparatus during usage thereof said means extending generally across the top head portion of the squared off member being comprised of a lip member which is coordinate in length with the head portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |