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US3924331A
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Marking template
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-09
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A marking template is provided including four locating pins projecting from four corner portions of a rear face of a rectangular plate for engagement in the inside of four corners of an electrical outlet box and including four marking pins projecting forwardly from the forward face of the plate and having sharply pointed ends for making marking indentations in the rear face of a wall covering sheet pressed thereagainst. The plate has an open central portion for clearance of electrical devices and, in one embodiment, the marking and locating pins are adjustably mounted in slots of the plate for accommodating outlet boxes of different sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard H Goosen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:52
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H7/00; B25H7/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
In a device for facilitating accurate cutting of openings in rigid wall covering sheets for access to a conventional electrical outlet box, a plate having rearward and forward faces, locating means projecting from said rearward face for engagement with said outlet box to accurately position said plate on said box, and marking means projecting from said forward face and arranged to make the mark on the rearward face of a wall covering sheet pressed thereagainst, said plate being generally rectangular, said marking means comprising four rigid marking pins and means for securely fastening said marking pins to said plate to project forwardly in parallel relation from four corner portions of said forward face of said plate, said rigid marking pins having sharply pointed ends in a plane parallel to said plate for making marking indentations on the rearward face of a wall covering sheet pressed thereagainst, and said locating means comprising four generally cylindrical rigid locating pins and means for securely fastening said marking pins to said plate to project rearwardly in parallel relation from said rearward face of said plate, said locating pins being arranged to engage inside four corner portions of said outlet box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
In a device for facilitating accurate cutting of openings in rigid wall covering sheets for access to a conventional electrical outlet box, a plate having rearward and forward faces, locating means projecting from said rearward face for engagement with said outlet box to accurately position said plate on said box, and marking means projecting from said forward face and arranged to make the mark on the rearward face of a wall covering sheet pressed thereagainst, said plate being generally rectangular, said marking means comprising four rigid marking pins and means for securely fastening said marking pins to said plate to project forwardly in parallel relation from four corner portions of said forward face of said plate, said rigid marking pins having sharply pointed ends in a plane parallel to said plate for making marking indentations on the rearward face of a wall covering sheet pressed thereagainst, and said locating means comprising four generally cylindrical rigid locating pins and means for securely fastening said marking pins to said plate to project rearwardly in parallel relation from said rearward face of said plate, said locating pins being arranged to engage inside four corner portions of said outlet box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
In a device as defined in claim 1, said plate having four slots in said four corner portions thereof each extending angularly inwardly toward a central portion of the area defined by said plate, and means mounted for adjustable movement in said slots for adjustably securing said marking pin means in relation to said slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a device as defined in claim 1, said plate being generally rectangular and having four slots in four corner portions thereof each extending angularly inwardly toward a central portion of the area defined by said plate, and means mounted for adjustable movement in said slots or for adjustably securing said locating pin means in relation to said slOts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
In a device as defined in claim 1, said plate having an open central portion for clearing electrical devices mounted in said outlet box.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a device as defined in claim 4, wherein said outlet box includes holes for receiving mounting screws for electrical devices, said plate being formed to provide recesses in said rearward face for clearing the heads of mounting screws in said holes.
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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |