Alignment of objects
OwnerJesse M. Stanley, Sr.inventor
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Abstract
An apparatus allows for the alignment of objects with respect to one another. With a base element having an upper extendable member positioned upon and movable relative to the base. Recesses are provided on either end of the base and extendable member which allow for the apparatus to hold objects in alignment with respect to one another. The apparatus may be used to align door jambs and window frames when installing portals within a wall structure. Fasteners may be loosened to allow for relative movement between the base and extendable member. When the proper length is attained the fasteners are tightened allowing the apparatus to hold the aligned objects until the objects are set in place within the final construction.
Claims17
Apparatus for the facilitating the alignment of objects comprising
- a base;
- a member positioned upon and extendable relative to said base;
- means on said base for desired momentary engagement with one of said objects;
- and
- complementary means on said member for desired momentary engagement with another one of said objects simultaneously with the first mentioned momentary engagement;
- wherein said base is quadrilateral with a channel and a fastener extending therein to an underlying channel of said member which is slidable laterally with respect to said base.
A method of aligning objects comprising the steps of:
- extending a member having a channel therein and slidable upon a base having a channel therein to span a prescribed distance at one location between said objects;
- fixing the position of said member relative to said base by a fastener which extends into the channels of said base and said member;
- and
- moving the combination of the member fixed to said base to another location between said objects.
The method of claim 16 further including the step of fixing the positions of said verticals relative to one another after the momentary alignment thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.