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US3834033A
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Framing template
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-06
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A simple one-piece item of sheet metal or plastic, constructed to facilitate the emplacement and proper spacing and collocation of studs, joists, rafters and like elements in the construction of a building.
Inventors
- 👤 R Pinkard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A framing template comprising a sheet of rigid or semi-rigid material forming an elongated shank having a central longitudinal axis and integral first and second transversely extending portions at its respective ends, to form an ''''I,'''' the opposed outer edges of said transversely extending portions being normal to said axis and spaced a predetermined distance apart along said axis, the extending ends of each said transversely extending portion being turned down at 90* and forming flanges parallel with said axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A framing template comprising a sheet of rigid or semi-rigid material forming an elongated shank having a central longitudinal axis and integral first and second transversely extending portions at its respective ends, to form an ''''I,'''' the opposed outer edges of said transversely extending portions being normal to said axis and spaced a predetermined distance apart along said axis, the extending ends of each said transversely extending portion being turned down at 90* and forming flanges parallel with said axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
102 words
A framing template comprising a sheet of rigid or semi-rigid material forming an elongated shank having a central longitudinal axis and integral first and second transversely extending portions as its respective ends, to form an ''''I,'''' the opposed outer edges of said transversely extending portions being normal to said axis and spaced a predetermined distance apart along said axis, there being first and second slots in each said transversely extending portion, respectively, each parallel with the outer edges of its said portion, and spaced therefrom in a direction parallel with said axis, by the thickness of a framing element to be emplaced.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A framing template comprising a sheet of rigid or semi-rigid material forming an elongated shank having a central longitudinal axis and integral first and second transversely extending portions as its respective ends, to form an ''''I,'''' the opposed outer edges of said transversely extending portions being normal to said axis and spaced a predetermined distance apart along said axis, there being first and second slots in each said transversely extending portion, respectively, each parallel with the outer edges of its said portion, and spaced therefrom in a direction parallel with said axis, by the thickness of a framing element to be emplaced.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The template of claim 2, at least one end of corresponding ends of said transversely extending portions being turned down 90* to form planar flanges parallel with said axis, each said slot extending part way into a respective one of said flanges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The template of claim 3, both ends of each said transversely extending portion being turned down 90* to form opposed pairs of flanges spaced by the width of a framing element to be emplaced.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The template of claim 2, there also being at least one slot of predetermined length in said elongated shank, parallel with said axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The template of claim 2, the distance between said first and second slots, measured parallel with said axis, being equal to the desired centerline-to-centerline spacing of framing elements to be emplaced, minus the thickness of one of said elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The template of claim 6, there also being at least one additional slot in said shank, parallel with said Axis, and correlated with the distance between said first and second slots by a preselected added distance of centerline-to-centerline spacing of a pair of framing elements to be emplaced.
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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |