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US 9,914,277 B2Granted
Envelope-outlining device
OwnerHugh Howell Daviesinventor
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Abstract
An envelope-outlining device that comprises first and second tracing members, the members being movable relative to each other. Each tracing member has a respective tracing edge, and each tracing edge has a protrusion extending from the tracing edge. A method of using the same is also disclosed.
Claims17
An envelope-outlining device comprising first and second tracing members, the members being movable relative to each other, and wherein each tracing member has a respective tracing edge, and each tracing edge has:
- a proximal end and a distal end;
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- a protrusion extending from the tracing edge at a point approximately midway between the proximal and distal ends.
A method of marking an outline of an envelope comprising the steps of:
- a. marking on a sheet of material two pairs of corner markings corresponding to the four corners of a rectangular or square item to be contained in the envelope;
- b. providing an envelope-outlining device comprising first and second tracing members, means to releasably secure the tracing members in a fixed position relative to each other, wherein each tracing member has a respective tracing edge, and each tracing edge has a protrusion extending from the tracing edge;
- c. adjusting the position of the envelope outlining device such that the protrusions are positioned at a first pair of corner markings;
- d. drawing along the tracing edges part of an outline of the envelope.
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