US3795983A
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Mounting template and installation shield
Assignee: Scott Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-07
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1991-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A fixture mounting template formed of a flat sheet comprising integrally formed central and peripheral elements. The central element which contains instructions of permanent usefulness to the operation of the fixture is adhesive-backed for permanent attachment to a wall. The peripheral element which contains installation instructions of only temporary utility is removable from the central element and the wall once installation is accomplished. In addition, the peripheral element provides protection to the wall surface during installation procedures.
Inventors
- 👤 E Gallagher
- 👤 R Limacher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A template for aiding in the installation of a surface mounted fixture comprising: a generally flat sheet having a central portion and a surrounding shield portion, said central portion having means thereon indicating the location of the fixture, the central portion being sufficiently smaller than the fixture such that the central portion is not readily observed when the fixture is placed over it; means on the back of the central portion for affixing the template to a wall; means for connecting said central portion and said shield portion in a manner permitting the shield portion to be readily separated from the central portion; and said shield portion being considerably larger than the central portion and the fixture to serve as a disposable protective shield for the mounting surface during the mounting operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A template for aiding in the installation of a surface mounted fixture comprising: a generally flat sheet having a central portion and a surrounding shield portion, said central portion having means thereon indicating the location of the fixture, the central portion being sufficiently smaller than the fixture such that the central portion is not readily observed when the fixture is placed over it; means on the back of the central portion for affixing the template to a wall; means for connecting said central portion and said shield portion in a manner permitting the shield portion to be readily separated from the central portion; and said shield portion being considerably larger than the central portion and the fixture to serve as a disposable protective shield for the mounting surface during the mounting operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The template of claim 1 wherein the central portion of the sheet has permanent instructions therein regarding the mounting of the fixture and the shield portion has temporary mounting instructions thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The template of claim 1 wherein the central portion has a shape similar to the fixture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The template of claim 1 including means on said sheet indicating the location of a bracket to be mounted on said surface, the bracket serving to removably support the fixture, the shield portion of said sheet having instructions thereon regarding mounting of the template and the central portion of said sheet having instructions thereon regarding the mounting of the fixture on the bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The template of claim 1 wherein the means on the back of the central portion for affixing the template to the wall includes a coating of adhesive covered by a protective removable sheet, said adhesive and protective sheet extending onto the back of said shield portion with the central portion of the protective sheet being readily separable from the shield portion of the protective shield.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
168 words
A template for aiding in the installation of a surface mounted bracket and a fixture to be removably mounted on the bracket comprising: a sheet having a central portion and a shield portion, said central portion having a shape similar to the shape of the fixture to be mounted but slightly smaller than the fixture, said shield portion having an annular shape surrounding the central portion being considerably larger than the fixture, said sheet further having means thereon defining the general shape of the bracket, the shield portion of the sheet having instructions thereon regarding the mounting of the template and the central portion having instructions thereon regarding the mounting of the fixture on the bracket; means on the central portion of the sheet for affixing the sheet to the mounting surface; and means connecting said central portion to said peripheral portion in a manner enabling the peripheral portion to be readily separated from the central portion so that it may be discarDed after the fixture is mounted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
168 words
A template for aiding in the installation of a surface mounted bracket and a fixture to be removably mounted on the bracket comprising: a sheet having a central portion and a shield portion, said central portion having a shape similar to the shape of the fixture to be mounted but slightly smaller than the fixture, said shield portion having an annular shape surrounding the central portion being considerably larger than the fixture, said sheet further having means thereon defining the general shape of the bracket, the shield portion of the sheet having instructions thereon regarding the mounting of the template and the central portion having instructions thereon regarding the mounting of the fixture on the bracket; means on the central portion of the sheet for affixing the sheet to the mounting surface; and means connecting said central portion to said peripheral portion in a manner enabling the peripheral portion to be readily separated from the central portion so that it may be discarDed after the fixture is mounted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The template of claim 6 wherein the means defining the shape of the bracket extends into both the central and shield portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
191 words
A template for aiding in the installation of a surface mounted fixture comprising: a sheet having a line of perforations defining a central portion and a surrounding peripheral shield portion, the perforations permitting the ready separation of the shield portion, said central portion having the approximate shape of the fixture to be mounted, only being slightly smaller than the fixture such that the central portion of the sheet will not be easily visible when the fixture is mounted on said surface, said shield being considerably larger than the central portion to protect said surface when the fixture is being mounted; means on said sheet defining the shape of a bracket to be mounted on the surface for removably supporting the fixture; means on said peripheral shield portion indicating the manner in which the template is mounted on said surface; means on said bracket shaped portion of the sheet indicating the manner in which the bracket is to be mounted; means on said central portion indicating the manner of mounting the fixture on said bracket; and adhesive means on the back of said central portion for mounting the template on said surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
191 words
A template for aiding in the installation of a surface mounted fixture comprising: a sheet having a line of perforations defining a central portion and a surrounding peripheral shield portion, the perforations permitting the ready separation of the shield portion, said central portion having the approximate shape of the fixture to be mounted, only being slightly smaller than the fixture such that the central portion of the sheet will not be easily visible when the fixture is mounted on said surface, said shield being considerably larger than the central portion to protect said surface when the fixture is being mounted; means on said sheet defining the shape of a bracket to be mounted on the surface for removably supporting the fixture; means on said peripheral shield portion indicating the manner in which the template is mounted on said surface; means on said bracket shaped portion of the sheet indicating the manner in which the bracket is to be mounted; means on said central portion indicating the manner of mounting the fixture on said bracket; and adhesive means on the back of said central portion for mounting the template on said surface.
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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |