US3913235A
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Apparatus for marking panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-10
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A marking apparatus attachable to a switch box or outlet box for marking the outer peripheral outline of the box on a panel, as a plywood panel. The marking apparatus has a generally rectangular glat base plate having a plurality of projections on one side of the plate. The projections cooperate with portions of the box to releasably hold the plate adjacent the face or open end of the box. A marking member is mounted on the opposite side of the plate. The marking member has a rectangular shape and is of a size to indicate the outline of the outer peripheral edges of the box. The marking member can be an elongated rib or resilient material that retains ink or similar marking media which will transfer to a panel that is positioned in engagement with the marking material.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton T Tenneson
- 👤 Arno A Mathews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:28
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H7/00; B25H7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
An apparatus for marking a panel whereby the marked portion of the panel can be cut to provide an opening to accommodate a rectangular member, as a switch box, outlet box or the like in which is mounted structure projecting from the member, comprising: a flat, generally rectangular base, first means cooperating with the base adapted to be releasably connected to the member with one side of the base adjacent the member, said base having second means for marking the panel with marking media when the apparatus is connected to the member and the panel is moved against the second means, said base having a centrally located rectangular opening for accommodation of structure projecting from said member when the apparatus is connected to the member, said second means including flange means outwardly extended from the plane of the base on the side of the base opposite the side adjacent the member, said flange means having sides and ends parallel to the sides and ends of the base surrounding said opening to extend beyond structure projecting from said member and defining a rectangle smaller than the rectangle of the base, said sides and ends of the flange means having generally flat outside face means, means on said face means for carrying marking media, said marking outlining an area on the panel which when cut out provides an opening for the member, and tray means for holding the base, said tray means having means for storing marking media and wall means having a configuration matching a portion of the base to hold the second means in engagement with the means for storing marking media whereby marking media is transferred to the second means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
281 words
An apparatus for marking a panel whereby the marked portion of the panel can be cut to provide an opening to accommodate a rectangular member, as a switch box, outlet box or the like in which is mounted structure projecting from the member, comprising: a flat, generally rectangular base, first means cooperating with the base adapted to be releasably connected to the member with one side of the base adjacent the member, said base having second means for marking the panel with marking media when the apparatus is connected to the member and the panel is moved against the second means, said base having a centrally located rectangular opening for accommodation of structure projecting from said member when the apparatus is connected to the member, said second means including flange means outwardly extended from the plane of the base on the side of the base opposite the side adjacent the member, said flange means having sides and ends parallel to the sides and ends of the base surrounding said opening to extend beyond structure projecting from said member and defining a rectangle smaller than the rectangle of the base, said sides and ends of the flange means having generally flat outside face means, means on said face means for carrying marking media, said marking outlining an area on the panel which when cut out provides an opening for the member, and tray means for holding the base, said tray means having means for storing marking media and wall means having a configuration matching a portion of the base to hold the second means in engagement with the means for storing marking media whereby marking media is transferred to the second means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: the base is a generally flat plate, said first means comprising a plurality of projections on one side of the plate, said second means being mounted on the other side of the plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: the base is a generally flat plate, said plate has a groove, said second means having a member having a portion located in the groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: the base is a generally flat plate, said plate has a rib means projected outwardly from one side of the plate, said second means having a member having a groove receiving said rib means to attach the second means to the plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1 for a member having a pair of holes wherein: said first means comprise a pair of projections adapted to frictionally fit into said pair of holes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 1 for a member having side walls and end walls surrounding a chamber wherein: said first means comprise a plurality of projections extendable into the chamber and engageable with at least some of said walls to frictionally hold the apparatus on the member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein: each projection has portions engageable with a side wall and an end wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 for a member having a pair of holes wherein: the first means includes a pair of means cooperating with the base and the holes to attach the base to the member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |