Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Flooring – floor or wall covering – or molding
Patent
1993-06-29
1995-03-21
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Flooring, floor or wall covering, or molding
33518, 33376, 33DIG20, G01B 100, G01C 900, B43L 700
Patent
active
053984234
ABSTRACT:
Straight edge apparatus for setting a level, second row of tile in the tub splash above an upper side edge of a tub, and extendable straight edge apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus for setting the second row of tile comprises and elongate straight edge formed by a substantially flat, elongate member having at least one straight side edge and a width that is less than the side dimension of the tile being laid. A flat flange extending substantially perpendicular from a straight edge of the flat, elongate member, and at least two, spaced apart leg means of adjustable length extend from the flat, elongate member in a direction away from the float flange on the flat, elongate member. The flat elongate member can be set flatwise against a wall on which the tile of the tub splash is to be set, with distal ends of the leg means resting on the upper side edge of the tub and being adjusted in length so that the flat flange is level. A second embodiment of straight edge is disclosed that comprises two nested angle members that can slide in telescopic movement. Channel clips are used to secure the nested angle members as a single unit. The effective length of the straight edge can be adjusted by extending the nested angle members and thereby vary the effective length of the straight edge.
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Crellin Terry M.
Fulton Christopher W.
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