US3779515A
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Adjustable decking and framing tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-09
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A horizontal base bar is pivotally connected at one end with a vertical lever arm having a point engageable with a wooden structure. A plurality of different attachments may be connected with the other end of the base bar. A decking attachment may be connected in one position for pushing deck boards together on their supporting joists. When the decking attachment is turned over, it may be used for pulling loose deck boards against deck boards which have already been nailed. A T-shaped wall moving attachment is adapted for squaring a wall framing on a floor before erection. A spike attachment is adapted for both pushing and pulling movements to align erected wall frames on a floor.
Inventors
- 👤 D Larios
- 👤 C Vilhauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04G; E04G21/00; E04G21/14; E04G21/16; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/20; E04F21/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A decking and framing tool comprising a square tubular base bar, a pair of rigid strap members extending from one end of said base bar on opposite sides thereof forming a clevis, a clevis pin spanning said strap members; a tubular lever arm having a transverse hole near one end thereof receiving said clevis pin, a nut welded on said one end of said lever arm; a point element aligned with said lever arm, said point element comprising a threaded bolt shank having a sharpened end, and a nut welded on said bolt shank intermediate its ends, the opposite end of said bolt shank having threaded engagement in said nut on said lever arm with said nut which is welded on said bolt shank tightened against said nut on said lever arm; an attachment having a square tubular shank receiving the other end of said base bar, said base bar and tubular shank having transverse holes receiving a bolt for mounting said attachment on said base bar in longitudinally adjusted positions; an abutment plate welded on the outer end of said tubular shank and extending perpendicular to said shank from one side thereof, and a rod element welded on the side of said abutment plate facing said lever arm and extending parallel with said clevis pin; said attachment being assembled on said base bar with said abutment plate projecting upward for pushing decking boards together, and said attachment being assembled on said base bar with said abutment plate projecting downward to engage said rod element under a tongue of a decking board for pulling the boards together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A decking and framing tool comprising a square tubular base bar, a pair of rigid strap members extending from one end of said base bar on opposite sides thereof forming a clevis, a clevis pin spanning said strap members; a tubular lever arm having a transverse hole near one end thereof receiving said clevis pin, a nut welded on said one end of said lever arm; a point element aligned with said lever arm, said point element comprising a threaded bolt shank having a sharpened end, and a nut welded on said bolt shank intermediate its ends, the opposite end of said bolt shank having threaded engagement in said nut on said lever arm with said nut which is welded on said bolt shank tightened against said nut on said lever arm; an attachment having a square tubular shank receiving the other end of said base bar, said base bar and tubular shank having transverse holes receiving a bolt for mounting said attachment on said base bar in longitudinally adjusted positions; an abutment plate welded on the outer end of said tubular shank and extending perpendicular to said shank from one side thereof, and a rod element welded on the side of said abutment plate facing said lever arm and extending parallel with said clevis pin; said attachment being assembled on said base bar with said abutment plate projecting upward for pushing decking boards together, and said attachment being assembled on said base bar with said abutment plate projecting downward to engage said rod element under a tongue of a decking board for pulling the boards together.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |