US4237614A
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Adjustable locator for furring strips
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-11-02
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Granted: 1980-12-09
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Expires: 1999-11-02
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable locator for positioning furring strips on a supporting surface in desired spaced relation provides an elongated body member with a hooked end that engages a first furring strip and has a channel-shaped member in spaced relation thereto for holding a second furring strip so as to locate it on the supporting surface.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
An adjustable locator for positioning furring strips comprises an elongated straight body member, a right angular upturned portion on one end thereof, a right angular inturned portion on said upturned portion, said inturned portion being spaced with respect to and parallel with a part of said elongated straight body member, a channel-shaped body member slidably positioned on said elongated straight body member and means for detachably securing said channel shaped body member to said elongated straight body in a desired location thereon spaced with respect to said upturned and inturned end portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
An adjustable locator for positioning furring strips comprises an elongated straight body member, a right angular upturned portion on one end thereof, a right angular inturned portion on said upturned portion, said inturned portion being spaced with respect to and parallel with a part of said elongated straight body member, a channel-shaped body member slidably positioned on said elongated straight body member and means for detachably securing said channel shaped body member to said elongated straight body in a desired location thereon spaced with respect to said upturned and inturned end portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The adjustable locator for positioning furring strips of claim 1 wherein the inturned portion is tapered and wherein said inturned portion has an elongated slot axially thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The adjustable locator for positioning furring strips of claim 1 wherein said elongated straight body member is of a generally flat rectangular configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The adjustable locator for positioning furring strips of claim 1 wherein said means for detachably securing said channel shaped body member to said elongated body member comprises a fastener in said channel shaped body member engaging a longitudinal extending slot in said elongated straight body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The adjustable locator for positioning furring strips of claim 1 wherein the channel shaped body member is of a width slightly larger than the width of said one of said furring strips.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The adjustable locator for positioning furring strips of claim 1 wherein said channel shaped body member is positioned transversely of the axis of said elongated straight body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The adjustable locator for positioning furring strips of claim 1 wherein said channel shaped member has a flat base portion and upstanding flanges on its opposite edges and wherein said flanges are of a height less than the height of one of said furring strips.
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) | 1983-12-09 | 1984-06-09 | 1984-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-09 | 1988-06-09 | 1988-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-09 | 1992-06-09 | 1992-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |