161 |
Vibrating tile setting tool |
US10923114 |
2004-08-20 |
US07493931B2 |
2009-02-24 |
Jeffrey D. Deiderich |
A light weight vibrating tile setting tool, optionally having a self-contained power supply, vibrates at high frequency while setting/leveling tiles during a tile installation process. The tool comprises a housing which houses a vibration mechanism which includes a motor. An off-set weight 75 is attached to an output shaft of the motor. Rotation of the shaft, and off-set weight, causes the entire tool to vibrate. Ratio of frequency of vibration to mass of the tool is at least 200 vibrations per minute per pound mass. The high frequency of vibration causes a tile, to which the tile setting tool is applied, to be easily manipulated, by the user of the tile setting tool, into its set location in an array of such tiles. |
162 |
Dedicated flow manager between the processor and the random access memory |
US12154819 |
2008-05-28 |
US20080301361A1 |
2008-12-04 |
Michael Vergoz |
The invention proposes a flow manager between the main processor and the random access memory that improves performances and security with a memory access management interface processor positioned in interface between the main processor and the random access memory, this memory access management interface processor selecting the relevant flow characteristics with which it feeds an interface dedicated storage unit, the interface dedicated storage unit being only accessible by the memory access management interface processor, the embodiment of this invention may be either hardware or logic. |
163 |
Structural alignment member |
US10974623 |
2004-10-27 |
US07458188B2 |
2008-12-02 |
Charles W. Mears |
A structural alignment member for use in operably receiving a plurality of structural support members in a customizable arrangement includes a unitary main body having an elongated base portion and first and second end flanges extending upwardly from first and second substantially opposed sides thereof. The main body is partially separated into a plurality of support member receptor portions, between which are disposed one or more preformed creases in at least one of the base portion and the first end flange. The preformed creases integrally interconnect respective adjacent pair of support member receptor portions. |
164 |
Panel installation system |
US11498664 |
2006-08-02 |
US20080028693A1 |
2008-02-07 |
Kerry McCauley |
An apparatus and method provide for measurement at various positions over an extent-of an uneven structural surface, and preparation of spacers, cut to appropriate thicknesses based upon such measurements, such that when affixed to the respective measurement locations, outer facing surfaces of the spacers are collectively coplanar. A method of aligning a surface includes defining a reference plane in a fixed condition relative to the structural surface, and determining a differential distance between the structural surface and the reference plane at various locations along an extend of the particular structural surface. Using these measurements, indexed according to location, spacers are cut to a thickness based upon the respective differential distances at corresponding locations, which, when mounted to the structural surface at these recorded locations, results in alignment of outwardly facing surfaces with a common plane. Advantageously, at least a portion of the processes is automated. |
165 |
Multiple spacing portable framing jig |
US11810127 |
2007-06-05 |
US20080006976A1 |
2008-01-10 |
Tobiah George Heber Riley |
A portable framing jig for aiding in the assembly of framed structures includes an elongated device having a main planar segment and a side planar segment that are joined in a right angle relationship. The jig is made of a fracture resistant material such as aluminium or plastic. A plurality of inner stud cradles and outer stud cradles are longitudinally spaced within the main planar segment and consist of a transverse opening into which a stud is seated. The outer stud cradles are located at the either end of the device, while the inner cradles are spaced within it, and together they enable the aligning, bracing and spacing of the ends of studs during the fastening process. Shoulders are located on the main planar segment in alignment with the cradle sides. Each outer stud cradle has within it a removable spacer, which when engaged offsets a stud from the inner surface of the cradle opening to accommodate the unique spacing requirements of the first or last stud of a framing section. The spacer is attached to the inner stud cradle shoulder using a hinge, fasteners, or a key-type of device. Handhold openings are orientated between the outer stud cradle and first inner stud cradle on either end of the jig. Anchoring holes are longitudinally spaced in both the main and side planar segments and through which temporary fasteners secure the jig to a sole plate. |
166 |
Drywall tool |
US11199645 |
2005-08-09 |
US20070033822A1 |
2007-02-15 |
Bryan Reck |
A tool for use in cutting drywall is provided. The tool is comprised of a plate with at least one indentation it the top edge of the plate. The tool is placed flush against a piece of drywall so that the drywall may be cut with indentations matching the at least one indentation in the top edge of the plate. In a further embodiment of the invention, a plurality of the plates are joined together. A method for cutting at least one indentation in a plate comprising placing the plate against drywall and cutting the drywall to match the at least one indentation. |
167 |
Boards comprising an array of marks to facilitate attachment |
US10012918 |
2001-10-30 |
US07150128B2 |
2006-12-19 |
Thomas L. Schuman; Katie Shea Gagnon; Robert Stephen Potter; Roger William Latterell |
A board is provided that includes a pattern to facilitate attachment of the board to a frame structure. The pattern comprises a first array of marks disposed along a first imaginary line; a second array of marks disposed along a second imaginary line, said first and second imaginary lines being spaced a first predetermined distance apart; and a third array of marks disposed along a third imaginary line, said first and third imaginary lines being spaced a second predetermined distance apart. The board may be used in a variety of construction applications, where the pattern facilitates the quick attachment of the board to an underlying frame. |
168 |
Drywall installation tool and method |
US10927674 |
2004-08-27 |
US20060053722A1 |
2006-03-16 |
William Gwynn |
A drywall panel installation tool provides engagement for the trailing edge of a drywall panel that is being installed having an internal or external radius curved surface. The tool may include a first flat plate having apertures therein for insertion of the fasteners, a second surface extending from a longitudinal edge of the flat plate and a flange or lip for engaging an edge of the drywall panel, the flange extending from a second longitudinal edge of the flat plate in a direction opposite to that of the extension of the first surface. |
169 |
Device for holding a workpiece adjacent a ceiling support |
US10388877 |
2003-03-14 |
US06957515B1 |
2005-10-25 |
Mark D. Hatfield |
A device for holding a work piece over head, wherein the device is employed between a first wall support and a second wall support and the wall support are interconnected to support a ceiling support, which includes a first removable support connector for connecting the device to the first wall support, a first cross member hingedly connected to the first removable support connector at one end and having another end which is elongated and includes an inwardly extending opening thereby forming a female end, a second removable support connector for connecting the device to the second wall support generally opposing the first wall support, and a second cross member connected hingedly connected to the first removable support connector at one end and having another elongated male end which is of a size and configuration to be slidably received within the female end. |
170 |
Trim panel removal tool |
US10387735 |
2003-03-13 |
US06893004B2 |
2005-05-17 |
Randall J. Ploeger |
A trim panel removal tool is comprised of a thin metal blade having slots in one end and a lever arm at the opposite end. The slots of the blade may be inserted under the head of a fastener for attaching a trim panel or trim piece to a substrate panel, and the tool may then be twisted to cause disengagement of the trim panel fastener from the substrate panel. |
171 |
Vibrating tile setting tool |
US10923114 |
2004-08-20 |
US20050055979A1 |
2005-03-17 |
Jeffrey Deiderich |
A light weight vibrating tile setting tool, optionally having a self-contained power supply, vibrates at high frequency while setting/leveling tiles during a tile installation process. The tool comprises a housing which houses a vibration mechanism which includes a motor. An off-set weight 75 is attached to an output shaft of the motor. Rotation of the shaft, and off-set weight, causes the entire tool to vibrate. Ratio of frequency of vibration to mass of the tool is at least 200 vibrations per minute per pound mass. The high frequency of vibration causes a tile, to which the tile setting tool is applied, to be easily manipulated, by the user of the tile setting tool, into its set location in an array of such tiles. |
172 |
Adjustable framing stud spacing means |
US10922658 |
2004-08-19 |
US20050055952A1 |
2005-03-17 |
Todd McGonigal |
The present invention provides an apparatus for providing a planar surface against which a wall, ceiling or floor-making surface can be applied. Most commonly sheetrock will be nailed or screwed to the surface provided by the fixture. The apparatus of this invention provides a means for providing a planar surface when utilized with wall construction components such as natural wood studs which often are irregularly shaped and not straight. The apparatus can be adjustable for variations in the profile, contour or angle of the planar surface to which the sheetrock or other similar construction panel needs to be made. |
173 |
Trim panel removal tool |
US10387735 |
2003-03-13 |
US20040178395A1 |
2004-09-16 |
Randall
J.
Ploeger |
A trim panel removal tool is comprised of a thin metal blade having slots in one end and a lever arm at the opposite end. The slots of the blade may be inserted under the head of a fastener for attaching a trim panel or trim piece to a substrate panel, and the tool may then be twisted to cause disengagement of the trim panel fastener from the substrate panel. |
174 |
Interior wall and ceiling covering |
US10447131 |
2003-05-27 |
US20030192278A1 |
2003-10-16 |
Darryl
L.
Snyder; Joseph
M.
Sokol |
Wall covering panels of the invention are fabricated from a corrugated cardboard material that is treated with a fire retardant. The panel may include scored edges that ease installation. In one embodiment, the panels are folded accordion-style so that the user may cut lengths as needed. A scoring tool is provided to score lines on the panels. Another embodiment includes two corrugation layers. In another embodiment, the panel includes an interior corrugation layer that is secured by an adhesive to liner boards. Each liner board is adhered to an aluminum layer. Each liner board may be treated with a fire proof treating on its outer surface. The treated boards and aluminum layers make the panel resistant to fire. |
175 |
Method and apparatus for generating a template |
US09519001 |
2000-03-03 |
US06553683B1 |
2003-04-29 |
Kevin M. Klass; Walter I. Matthews, III |
A method for defining a regular or irregular shape utilizes a template apparatus including a plurality of radially-adjustable corner members connected by length-adjustable straight edge members. The corner members include an angle scale to display the defined angle, while the edge members include a length scale to display the defined length of that edge. |
176 |
Method and apparatus for lifting of modular furniture |
US09876475 |
2001-06-07 |
US20020195593A1 |
2002-12-26 |
William
E.
Ardrey
JR.; Glenn
Robert
Nasteff; Kevin
Bradley
Hauck; Steven
W.
Morris |
A method and apparatus for lifting modular furniture, the apparatus includes an electronically controlled jack and a lifting bar that will engage modular furniture. The lifting apparatus can be interconnected with more than one side for the unit of modular furniture. Each lifting apparatus can be controlled by a master control unit which will cause each lifting apparatus to lift the sides so that modular furniture can be lifted as a unit and maintenance such as painting, and/or removal and replacement of flooring can be accomplished. Synchronous lifting is accomplished by comparing the rate at which each lifting apparatus raises the side and by sending a signal with the master control unit to each lifting apparatus to either stop or adjust its raising rate to insure that tilting, which can place undue stress on certain parts of the modular furniture does not occur. The lifting apparatus includes a jacking device which may be an electronically controlled screw jack, a lifting bar and a plurality of lifting fixtures. The lifting fixtures are supported by the lifting bar which is in turn raised by the jack. The lifting fixtures will engage slots in slotted splines in the modular furniture so that when the jack is raised and/or lowered the modular furniture will move therewith. |
177 |
Drywall panel carrier attachable to lift platform |
US09842584 |
2001-04-25 |
US20020159863A1 |
2002-10-31 |
Charles
T.
Ray |
Apparatus for lifting and transporting drywall panels on a lift platform has a pair of panel-supporting legs of square metal tubing attachable to side rails of a lift platform. Each of the legs is connected to the rails by an upper clamp at the top of the leg and a lower clamp at a middle location. A panel-receiving U-shaped channel is located on the opposite side of the leg, away from the rails. The lower clamp has a standoff member included in its connection to the leg, which serves to project the bottom of the legs outward at an angle. Rollers at the top and bottom of the legs provide low-friction rolling contact for weight bearing surfaces, and other rollers are placed to keep panels away from contacting the legs or other surfaces. |
178 |
Interior wall and ceiling covering |
US09746957 |
2000-12-22 |
US20010029718A1 |
2001-10-18 |
Darryl
L.
Snyder; Joseph
M.
Sokol |
Wall covering panels of the invention are fabricated from a corrugated cardboard material that is treated with a fire retardant. The panel may include scored edges that ease installation. In one embodiment, the panels are folded accordion-style so that the user may cut lengths as needed. A scoring tool is provided to score lines on the panels. Another embodiment includes two corrugation layers. In another embodiment, the panel includes an interior corrugation layer that is secured by an adhesive to liner boards. Each liner board is adhered to an aluminum layer. Each liner board may be treated with a fire proof treating on its outer surface. The treated boards and aluminum layers make the panel resistant to fire. |
179 |
Board saver pry bar |
US09587859 |
2000-06-06 |
US06260824B1 |
2001-07-17 |
John B. Aderhold |
A pry bar capable of removing boards while minimizing damage during removal so that the boards may be reused. The pry bar having a handle, a cross bar, and two pairs of pry arms with each pair having a different length. The handle forms an acute angle with one pair of pry arms and an obtuse angle with the other pair of pry arms. Either pair of pry arms is placed behind the board to be removed then force is exerted against the handle to remove the board. |
180 |
Strut apparatus for holding drywall panels and building materials in
position |
US984308 |
1997-12-03 |
US5979854A |
1999-11-09 |
Curt Lundgren; Janet Lundgren |
The Building Material Installation Support Hand Tool of the present invention comprises a strut assembly having a horizontal support bracket disposed in a transverse, T-shaped arrangement with a vertical strut device. The strut device incorporates an elongated tube open at its top and bottom ends. The tube telescopically receives an upper extremity of a lower leg of the strut device for coarse adjustment of the height of the strut device to accommodate standard, predetermined heights of ceiling and wall structures. An adjustment means of the strut device interconnects the tube and the leg and is actuateable by the worker to releasably lock the tube in a position relative to the leg. The strut device includes at a lower extremity of the leg a cleat adapted to grip a floor. The cleat is attached to the leg by a screw jack which is threaded into the lower extremity of the leg which allows for a fine height adjustment of the strut device to accommodate small variations in the height of otherwise standard or non-standard predetermined heights of the ceiling or wall structures. Once the worker adjusts the strut assembly to the predetermined, standard height of the ceiling or the wall structure upon which building materials are to be installed, the strut assembly is purposely designed to be adjusted to an overall length which is greater than the predetermined height whereby the strut device is positioned at a small, oblique angle relative to the vertical plane when deployed to support the building materials. |