US3733707A
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Method and apparatus for cutting openings in paneling or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-29
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1990-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A method and structure for simplifying the cutting of an opening in paneling, wallboard or the like, as for access to an electrical outlet box, characterized by the use of a jig having a centering pin, where the jig is removably secured to the electrical outlet box, a guide plate having an opening which receives such centering pin, and a template surrounding the guide plate. After removing the guide plate, and with the use of a conventional router in combination with the template, an accurate opening for the electrical outlet box is readily achieved.
Inventors
- 👤 W Nix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:51
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Apparatus for locating a desired access opening to a unit concealed behind a covering member comprising a jig releasably secured to said unit and having centering means extending forwardly therefrom, a template having a frame portion with a specialized inner wall configuration, and a guide plate releasably positioned within said frame portion of said template, said guide plate having an opening therethrough adapted to receive said centering means on said jig and center said template with respect to said unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Apparatus for locating a desired access opening to a unit concealed behind a covering member comprising a jig releasably secured to said unit and having centering means extending forwardly therefrom, a template having a frame portion with a specialized inner wall configuration, and a guide plate releasably positioned within said frame portion of said template, said guide plate having an opening therethrough adapted to receive said centering means on said jig and center said template with respect to said unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said jig is an elongated member having fastening means adapted to cooperate with openings on said unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said centering means is a pin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where said specialized inner wall configuration of said frame portion has at least one concave portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 4 where said pattern defined by said specialized inner wall configuration of same frame portion is outlined.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 5 where a part of said outline is equal to the radius of said at least one concave portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where means releasably secure said template to said covering member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 7 where said securing means are disposed within an area subsequently covered by a front plate for said unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |