US3823754A
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Method for cutting openings in paneling or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-12
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1993-02-12
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 20:24
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q35/00; B23Q35/04; B23Q35/42; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
The method of cutting an access opening in a covering member to reveal structure disposed behind said covering member which comprises the steps of securing centering means to said structure, cutting an opening in said covering member for permitting passage of said centering means, surrounding said centering means with a template having a specialized inner wall configuration, placing a guide plate within said template and permitting said centering means to pass through an opening therein, removing said guide plate after centering of said template has been accomplished, securing said template to said covering member, and employing cutting means following said specialized inner wall configuration of said template to cut an access opening to said structure in said covering member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
The method of cutting an access opening in a covering member to reveal structure disposed behind said covering member which comprises the steps of securing centering means to said structure, cutting an opening in said covering member for permitting passage of said centering means, surrounding said centering means with a template having a specialized inner wall configuration, placing a guide plate within said template and permitting said centering means to pass through an opening therein, removing said guide plate after centering of said template has been accomplished, securing said template to said covering member, and employing cutting means following said specialized inner wall configuration of said template to cut an access opening to said structure in said covering member.
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) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |