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Template for laying out a one-piece cover for a stair step
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-02-24
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Granted: 1994-06-28
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Expires: 2013-02-24
Abstract
Abstract First and second longitudinal body portions are hinged longitudinally together and include adjustable end extensions which adjust the width of the body portion to the width of the stair tread surface and also the riser surface, whereby to form a cutting pattern for cutting out a one-piece tread and riser portion of a stair cover when the template is laid on the cover. The template also has a front depending lip on the first longitudinal body portion for engaging a lip on the cover when forming a marking and cutting pattern for the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Dwayne L. Burnham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A template for laying out a one-piece cover for a stair step having side defining means, the cover being of the type having a tread portion and an integral rear riser portion, said template comprising: a first longitudinal body portion, a second longitudinal body portion, hinge means connected longitudinally between said first and second body portions for supporting said second body portion angularly upwardly in face relation to the riser portion of a step upon seated engagement of said first body portion on the tread portion of a step, and adjustment means on said first and second body portions for adjusting the width of said body portions to the width of the stair tread surface and riser surface whereby to form a marking pattern for cutting out a one-piece tread and riser portion of a stair cover when said template is laid on the cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A template for laying out a one-piece cover for a stair step having side defining means, the cover being of the type having a tread portion and an integral rear riser portion, said template comprising: a first longitudinal body portion, a second longitudinal body portion, hinge means connected longitudinally between said first and second body portions for supporting said second body portion angularly upwardly in face relation to the riser portion of a step upon seated engagement of said first body portion on the tread portion of a step, and adjustment means on said first and second body portions for adjusting the width of said body portions to the width of the stair tread surface and riser surface whereby to form a marking pattern for cutting out a one-piece tread and riser portion of a stair cover when said template is laid on the cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The template of claim wherein said adjustment means on said first and second body portions are independently adjustable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The template of claim 1 wherein said adjustment means is also adjustable angularly whereby to adjust the body portions to both the width of the tread and riser portion of the step between the side defining means and to the angular relation of the side defining means of the step.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The template of claim 3 wherein said adjustment means on said first and second body portions are independently adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
The template of claim 1 wherein said hinge includes a pair of longitudinal body members, means securing said body members to respective first and second template body portions, and a longitudinal connector plate hingedly connected between said body members whereby to allow said first and second body members to extend angularly with relation to each other when supported on a step and to be contoured in the area between the tread and riser portions of a step.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
172 words
A template for laying out a one-piece cover for a stair step having side defining means, the cover being of the type having a tread portion with a depending front lip and an integral rear riser portion, said template comprising: a first longitudinal body portion having a front depending lip, a second longitudinal body portion, hinge means connected longitudinally between said first and second body portions for supporting said second body portion angularly upwardly in face relation to the riser portion of a step upon seated engagement of said first body portion on the tread portion of a step, and adjustment means on said first and second body portions for adjusting the width of said body portions to the width of the stair tread surface and riser surface, whereby to form a cutting pattern for cutting out a one-piece tread and riser portion of a stair cover when said template is laid on the cover with the depending lip of said first body portion engaged against the front lip of the cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
172 words
A template for laying out a one-piece cover for a stair step having side defining means, the cover being of the type having a tread portion with a depending front lip and an integral rear riser portion, said template comprising: a first longitudinal body portion having a front depending lip, a second longitudinal body portion, hinge means connected longitudinally between said first and second body portions for supporting said second body portion angularly upwardly in face relation to the riser portion of a step upon seated engagement of said first body portion on the tread portion of a step, and adjustment means on said first and second body portions for adjusting the width of said body portions to the width of the stair tread surface and riser surface, whereby to form a cutting pattern for cutting out a one-piece tread and riser portion of a stair cover when said template is laid on the cover with the depending lip of said first body portion engaged against the front lip of the cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The template of claim 6 wherein said adjustment means on said first and second body portions are independently adjustable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The template of claim 6 wherein said adjustment means is also adjustable angularly whereby to adjust the body portions to both the width of the tread and riser portions of the step between the side defining means and to the angular relation of the side defining means of the step.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The template of claim 8 wherein said adjustment means on said first and second body portions are independently adjustable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
77 words
The template of claim 6 wherein said hinge includes a pair of longitudinal body members, means securing said body members to respective first and second template body portions, and a longitudinal connector plate hingedly connected between said body members whereby to allow said first and second body portions to extend angularly with relation to each other when supported on a step and to be contoured in the area between the tread and riser portions of a step.
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