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US4259785A
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Marking template for wall coverings
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-17
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Granted: 1981-04-07
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Expires: 1999-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A marking template for marking the location on a wall covering of both electrical outlets and electrical switches located in the wall to be covered. The template can be supported by either the single support screw for an outlet trim plate or the two support screws for a switch trim plate. The template comprises a base plate having a central aperture, two tabs thereon for receiving the outlet trim plate support screws, and a pivotable bar for receiving the switch trim plate support screw. Four pins extending from the template mark the wall covering. When the template is used on a switch, the bar is pivoted out of the way of the switch toggle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Wortham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:08
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for marking the location on a wall covering of either an electrical outlet or an electrical switch located in the wall to be covered, the combination comprising: a base plate; four marking members rigidly supported on said base plate in an array defining a rectangle with each of said members located in a corner of the rectangle; means defining an aperture in the center of said base plate; means defining a top and a bottom bore in said base plate adapted to receive the mounting screws of an electrical wall switch trim plate; a bar having a central bore therein adapted to receive the mounting screw of an electrical wall outlet trim plate; and means for supporting said bar in a first position spanning the center of said aperture and a second position spaced from the center of said aperture.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for marking the location on a wall covering of either an electrical outlet or an electrical switch located in the wall to be covered, the combination comprising: a base plate; four marking members rigidly supported on said base plate in an array defining a rectangle with each of said members located in a corner of the rectangle; means defining an aperture in the center of said base plate; means defining a top and a bottom bore in said base plate adapted to receive the mounting screws of an electrical wall switch trim plate; a bar having a central bore therein adapted to receive the mounting screw of an electrical wall outlet trim plate; and means for supporting said bar in a first position spanning the center of said aperture and a second position spaced from the center of said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said means defining a top and a bottom bore comprises a first tab extending from said base plate, overlying said aperture and having said top bore therein, and a second tab extending from said base plate, overlying said aperture and having said bottom bore therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein said first tab comprises a first portion extending upwardly from said base plate and a second portion extending substantially parallel to said base plate, said second portion having said top bore therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein said second tab comprises a first portion extending upwardly from said base plate and a second portion extending substantially parallel to said base plate, said second portion having said bottom bore therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said means for supporting includes means for pivotally mounting one end of said bar on said base plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein said means for supporting further includes means, on said base plate, for releasably receiving the other end of said bar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said means for supporting includes a support pin rigidly secured to said base plate, said bar having a support aperture at one end for receiving said support pin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 7, wherein said means for supporting further includes a catch in said base plate for receiving the opposite end of said bar therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said base plate aperture is substantially rectangular.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said marking members are pointed pins.
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