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Targeting assembly
09551145 · 2017-01-24 ·

A targeting assembly includes a pipe that is installed in a construction environment. A housing is structured to be coupled to the pipe. A level is coupled to the housing so the level indicates an inclination of the pipe. A laser is coupled to the housing so the laser directs a laser beam toward a wall. The laser beam indicates a location that the pipe will penetrate the wall. An actuator is coupled to the housing. The actuator is electrically coupled to the laser so the actuator selectively actuates the laser.

Methods, apparatus and kits for measuring and cutting irregular shaped items

A method for measuring and cutting a tile. The method including: laying tiles other than the tile to be cut to define a space corresponding to the tile to be cut; arranging a plurality of pieces in the space to cover at least a portion of a surface area of the space, the plurality of pieces sticking together to form a tile blank; removing the tile blank from the space; and transferring dimensions of the tile blank to an uncut tile. Also provided is a kit for measuring a tile. The kit including a plurality of flat pieces, the plurality of flat pieces being formed in at least one of a plurality of different shapes and a plurality of different sizes, the plurality of flat pieces being capable of sticking to each other.

Tile Setting Measurement Device
20260022574 · 2026-01-22 ·

A tile setting measurement device for measuring and placing rows of tiles includes a rod having a rod first end and a rod second end. An angle ruler is pivotably coupled to the rod first end. The angle ruler is pivotable to position the angle ruler flush against a surface. A tile ruler is movably coupled to the rod. The tile ruler is slidable between the angle ruler and the rod second end of the rod to facilitate a user in positioning a plurality of tiles in a row. A lock couples the tile ruler to the rod. The lock is movable between an open position and a closed position wherein the tile ruler is slidable along the rod when the lock is in the open position and wherein the lock releasably secures a position of the tile ruler on the rod when the lock is in the closed position.