Layout Tool With Grips
AssigneeJessem Tool Corporation
InventorDarrin E. Smith
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Abstract
A layout tool is provided for use in marking a work piece to be cut. The layout tool includes a generally flat body having an even surface, a linear edge, locating indicia adjacent the linear edge, and a gripper attached to the flat body. The gripper is movable from an initial position. In the initial position, the gripper is generally aligned with the even surface of the flat body. The gripper can be moved toward the work piece from the initial position to engage the work piece when the flat body overlies the work piece.
Claims20
A layout tool for use in marking a work piece to be cut, the layout tool comprising:
- a generally flat body having an even surface and a linear edge;
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- a gripper attached to the flat body, the gripper being movable from an initial position, wherein in the initial position the gripper is generally aligned with the even surface of the flat body, the gripper being configured to be moved toward the work piece from the initial position to engage the work piece when the flat body overlies the work piece.
A layout tool for use in marking a work piece to be cut, the layout tool comprising:
- a flat body having a linear edge, the flat body having opposite first and second surfaces, the flat body having a first grip on the first surface and a second grip on the second surface, the first grip beginning at the first surface and extending into the flat body, and the second grip beginning at the second surface and extending into the flat body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.