Arthur Fernando Garcia

US Patent:

6935037, Aug 30, 2005

Filed:

Mar 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/404412

Inventors:

Arthur Garcia - Woodacre CA, US

International Classification:

G01B005/24
B43L007/10

US Classification:

33526, 33452, 33527, 33DIG 20

Abstract:

An apparatus for tracing a contour onto a tile prior to cutting the tile includes a base member having a first longitudinal slot and a retaining lip disposed at one end thereof. A first extension member includes a second longitudinal slot and is pivotally attached to the base member by a fastener assembly that passes through the first and second longitudinal slots. A second extension member includes a third longitudinal slot and is pivotally attached to the first extension member by a second fastener assembly that passes through the second and third longitudinal slots. The second extension member includes a 45 degree angled end that terminates in a point, the point being useful for locating a point on an obstruction. The 45 degree end is used to orient the first and second extension members at a 45 degree angle with respect to a raised edge of the base member. An opposite square end of the second extension member is useful to align the first and second extension members at a ninety degree angle with respect to the base member.

US Patent:

6973736, Dec 13, 2005

Filed:

Jun 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/157688

Inventors:

Arthur Garcia - Woodacre CA, US

International Classification:

G01B005/24
B43L007/10

US Classification:

33526, 33452, 33527, 33DIG 20

Abstract:

An apparatus for tracing a contour onto a tile prior to cutting the tile includes a base member having a first longitudinal slot and a retaining lip disposed at one end thereof. A first extension member includes a second longitudinal slot and is pivotally attached to the base member by a fastener assembly that passes through the first and second longitudinal slots. A second extension member includes a third longitudinal slot and is pivotally attached to the first extension member by a second fastener assembly that passes through the second and third longitudinal slots. The second extension member includes a 45 degree angled end that terminates in a point, the point being useful for locating a point on an obstruction. The 45 degree end is used to orient the first and second extension members at a 45 degree angle with respect to a raised edge of the base member. An opposite square end of the second extension member is useful to align the first and second extension members at a ninety degree angle with respect to the base member.