Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Collocating
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Fulton, Christopher W. (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Collocating
C033S429000, C033S481000, C052S749100, C052SDIG001, C081S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06886268
ABSTRACT:
A siding installation tool is provided comprising a main body portion including a spacing flange. The spacing flange includes a hook member disposed to hang the tool from a top edge of a first siding panel and a seat member disposed to receive the bottom edge of a second siding panel, wherein the flange portion is sized to provide a partial overlap of the first siding panel by the second siding panel when the tool is attached to the first siding panel by the hook member and the second siding panel is seated in the seat. The tool also includes measuring means located on the tool.
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Certainteed Corporation
Cohen Amy R.
Duane Morris LLP
Fulton Christopher W.
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