Electrical outlet and switchbox locator
OwnerHoward Dauberinventor
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Abstract
A framework of spaced vertical telescoping members and spaced horizontal telescoping members is adjustable positioned in front of a wall having an electrical outlet. The width of the framework is adjusted to the width of a wall panel to be installed on the wall. A template is slidably mounted on a horizontal bar extending between the vertical telescoping members. The horizontal bar is slidable along the vertical members so the template can be quickly located over an electrical outlet on a wall, the framework removed, turned around and placed over a wall panel and the location of the template traced to locate the outlet opening on the wall panel.
Claims7
A tool for locating and marking an electrical outlet or the like on a wall panel prior to installation comprising:
- a framework including a spaced pair of horizontal telescoping members connected at the ends thereof to a pair of spaced vertical telescoping members;
- at least one horizontal bar between said pair of vertical members slidably mounted at its opposite ends on said vertical members for vertical movement therealong;
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- a template for locating an electrical outlet or the like slidably mounted on said horizontal bar for horizontal movement therealong.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.