# US 7,743,516 B2 · Trim installation tool > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 7,743,516 B2 - Document ID: US7743516B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/143,957 - Filed: 2008-06-23 - Published: 2009-12-24 - Granted: 2010-06-29 - Earliest claimed: 2008-06-23 - Inventors: Michael F. Gross - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7743516B2 ## CPC - E04F 21/003: {for marking doors, windows or frames (templates for marking the position of hinges E05D11/0009; templates for marking the position of doorlocks E05B17/06)} - E04F 19/02: Borders; Finishing strips, e.g. beadings; Light coves (for protecting edges of plaster E04F13/06) - E04F 21/0015: {for mounting frames} - E04F 21/0038: {for fitting sealing strips or like} - E04F: FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS (windows, doors E06B) ## Abstract A trim installation tool, attachable to the jamb of a window or door, which aids in the installation of trim. The tool provides for the marking of a consistent reveal around a door or window when installing trim. The tool also provides a surface which may be used to provide support to the end of a tape measure when performing measurements. Additionally, the tool may provide support for the trim being installed around the door or window. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A trim installation tool comprising: a support portion having an upper surface and one or more side surfaces; one or more reveal locating ledges disposed proximate to and extending outwardly from said support portion; and one or more attachment pins extending from said upper surface of said support portion, wherein said one or more attachment pins retract into said support portion. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, wherein said upper surface comprises two sections which together form an obtuse angle. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, wherein said upper surface has an arcuate shape. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, wherein said one or more reveal locating ledges form 90 degree notches at one or more edges of said upper surface of said support portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said one or more side surfaces is disposed at a 90 degree angle, an acute angle, or an obtuse angle with respect to said upper surface of said support portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said reveal locating edges is disposed proximate to and extends outwardly from said upper surface of said support portion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said reveal locating edges is disposed proximate to and extends outwardly from at least one of said one or more side surfaces of said support portion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, wherein said one or more reveal locating ledges is formed from one or more reveal locating members. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The trim installation tool according to claim 8, wherein said one or more reveal locating members comprise a block disposed adjacent to said support portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The trim installation tool according to claim 8, wherein said one or more reveal locating members are adjustable vertically, horizontally, or diagonally with respect to said support portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, further comprising a handle in mechanical communication with said one or more attachment pins, said handle causing said one or more attachment pins to extend from and retract into said support portion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The trim installation tool according to claim 11, wherein said handle is biased in a downward direction from said support portion by a biasing member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, further comprising one or more trim guides disposed adjacent to and extending outwardly from said one or more reveal locating ledges. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The trim installation tool according to claim 1, further comprising a first extension member, said first extension member extending outwardly from said upper surface of said support portion, said first extension member having one or more reveal locating ledges disposed proximate to and extending outwardly from the upper surface of said first extension member. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The trim installation tool according to claim 14, wherein said first extension member is detachable connected to said support portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The trim installation tool according to claim 14, wherein said first extension member is flexible. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The trim installation tool according to claim 14, further comprising a second extension member hingedly connected to said first extension member, said second extension member having one or more reveal locating ledges disposed proximate to and extending outwardly from the upper surface of said extension member. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The trim installation tool according to claim 17, hinged connection between said first extension member and said second extension member is formed by a locking hinge. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The trim installation tool according to claim 17, further comprising a second support member attached to said second extension member, said second support member having an upper surface, one or more side surfaces, and one or more attachment pins extending from said upper surface of said second support portion.