Marking tape for framing layout
OwnerDavid L. LeMieuxinventor
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Abstract
A roll of marking tape for framing layout is marked with a plurality repeating series of “on-center” marks for common stud, joist or rafter at distances, such as 12, 16 and 24 inch locations. The builder appropriately positions the tape relative to a reference point such as an end-edge of a plate, then attaches the tape to the plate. An alternate embodiment comprises a computer, software and a printer to allow a builder to enter building plans into a computer and print customized tape that has marks matching job plans. In another alternate embodiment a portable plate marker system prints marks onto a plate (without using tape). In another alternate embodiment a wheel marking system prints marks onto a plate (also without using tape).
Claims12
A length of marking tape having a plurality of marks, wherein at least one of the marks is indexed to an end-edge of a plate before affixing the tape to the plate, the tape comprising a first side comprising a plurality of marks operative to substantially indicate the desired attachment locations of a plurality of members to a plate.
A tape marking system for printing a plurality of marks on a role of tape such that each mark is substantially representative of a framing member attachment location, the system comprising:
- a computer to operate a computer software and a printer;
- a length of tape that said printer prints marks on;
- said computer software being operative to
- receive building plans, said plans comprised of at least one of framing on-center member information and opening member information;
- from the building plans, determine marks to be printed on said tape;
- control said printer to print said plurality of marks on said tape;
- and
- wherein said printed marks indicate substantially desired attachment locations of a plurality of members to be affixed to a plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.