US4059907A
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Electrical outlet and switchbox locator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-24
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A framework of spaced vertical telescoping members and spaced horizontal telescoping members is adjustable positioned in front of a wall having an electrical outlet. The width of the framework is adjusted to the width of a wall panel to be installed on the wall. A template is slidably mounted on a horizontal bar extending between the vertical telescoping members. The horizontal bar is slidable along the vertical members so the template can be quickly located over an electrical outlet on a wall, the framework removed, turned around and placed over a wall panel and the location of the template traced to locate the outlet opening on the wall panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Dauber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:20
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A tool for locating and marking an electrical outlet or the like on a wall panel prior to installation comprising: a framework including a spaced pair of horizontal telescoping members connected at the ends thereof to a pair of spaced vertical telescoping members; at least one horizontal bar between said pair of vertical members slidably mounted at its opposite ends on said vertical members for vertical movement therealong; and a template for locating an electrical outlet or the like slidably mounted on said horizontal bar for horizontal movement therealong.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A tool for locating and marking an electrical outlet or the like on a wall panel prior to installation comprising: a framework including a spaced pair of horizontal telescoping members connected at the ends thereof to a pair of spaced vertical telescoping members; at least one horizontal bar between said pair of vertical members slidably mounted at its opposite ends on said vertical members for vertical movement therealong; and a template for locating an electrical outlet or the like slidably mounted on said horizontal bar for horizontal movement therealong.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tool of claim 1 including a clip having a flat base attached to each of the vertical telescoping members for positioning the framework on a planar wall panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tool of claim 1 including means for locking each of said vertical and horizontal telescoping members in its telescopically adjusted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said horizontal bar includes sleeves on opposite ends thereof slidably mounted on said vertical telescoping members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The tool of claim 4 including means on said sleeves for locking said sleeves to said vertical telescoping members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said template includes a sleeve on its rear surface slidably mounted on said horizontal bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tool of claim 6 wherein said template includes means for locking said template to said horizontal bar.
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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |