Panel installation assist device
US11340067B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04F21/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A panel installation assist device for supporting one end of a panel during installation includes a bar, which has a set of holes extending therethrough from a first face thereof. Respective holes are selectively alignable with studs or rafters. Mounting hardware inserted through the holes mounts the bar to the studs or the rafters. The bar has a set of orifices positioned therethrough, each of which has a spirit bubble tube positioned therein, which is engaged to the bar. Respective spirit bubble tubes indicate an orientation of a longitudinal axis of the bar relative to horizontal and vertical. A notch extends into the bar from a first edge thereof and the first face, and between opposed ends of the bar. The notch is configured for insertion of an edge of a panel so that one end of the panel is supported by the bar to facilitate installation of the panel.
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