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Floor tile holder, setter, and spacer; and table
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-07-30
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Granted: 2000-04-11
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Expires: 2018-07-30
Abstract
Abstract The Tile Holder, Spacer, and Setter; and Table is an apparatus used for tiling floors. The apparatus holds tiles, spaces them adjacent tiles, and sets them to a consistent depth. The apparatus allows the user to stand erect without putting stress on their knees and back throughout. The invention also includes a table that is to be used along with the apparatus. The table makes adding adhesive to floor tiles easier and cleaner.
Inventors
- 👤 Abelardo Caraballo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G7/00; B65G7/12; E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/20; E04F21/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for the laying of floor tiles comprising: a generally rectangular frame, said frame having a first side, second side, third side, and fourth side, said first side parallel to said second side and said third side parallel to said fourth side, a rod element supported within said frame and connected to said first side and said second side, a stem having a lower end and an upper end, said lower end affixed about said rod element in a perpendicular fashion, said upper end including a handle having a lever pivotally attached to said stem, said lever having a cable affixed thereto, extending substantially the length of said stem, a torque arm connecting said cable to a rotating element parallel to said rod element, said rotating element being in communication with one or more movable pins, one or more non-movable pins located about said perimeter of said frame, whereby, when said lever is pivoted, said cable causes said torque arm to pivot, imparting rotation to said rotating element, which causes said movable pins to bias, thus permitting a tile to be manually placed intermediate said non-moving pins and said movable pins, and when said lever is released, said movable pins are returned to their original position, thus securely holding said tile within said movable and non-movable pins and about said frame.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
222 words
An apparatus for the laying of floor tiles comprising: a generally rectangular frame, said frame having a first side, second side, third side, and fourth side, said first side parallel to said second side and said third side parallel to said fourth side, a rod element supported within said frame and connected to said first side and said second side, a stem having a lower end and an upper end, said lower end affixed about said rod element in a perpendicular fashion, said upper end including a handle having a lever pivotally attached to said stem, said lever having a cable affixed thereto, extending substantially the length of said stem, a torque arm connecting said cable to a rotating element parallel to said rod element, said rotating element being in communication with one or more movable pins, one or more non-movable pins located about said perimeter of said frame, whereby, when said lever is pivoted, said cable causes said torque arm to pivot, imparting rotation to said rotating element, which causes said movable pins to bias, thus permitting a tile to be manually placed intermediate said non-moving pins and said movable pins, and when said lever is released, said movable pins are returned to their original position, thus securely holding said tile within said movable and non-movable pins and about said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
An apparatus for the laying of floor tiles as in claim 1 wherein said non-movable pin elements and said movable pin elements extend an equal length from said frame, permitting said tile to be placed at an exact depth on the floor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An apparatus for the laying of floor tiles as in claim 1 wherein the diameter of at least one of said plurality of non-movable pin elements and said movable pin elements is a desired distance between the currently placed tile and a previously placed tile.
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