US3598496A
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Jig for drilling siding
Assignee: Sears Roebuck and Co
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Filing: 1969-06-25
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A jig designed to support a bit for drilling vent holes in siding of frame buildings, comprising a base-plate having fixed posts journaling a bit for drilling vent holes at substantially a uniform optimum angle in siding. The tool is also designed to take simple accessory fittings for adapting it to operate on siding of different types and thicknesses.
Inventors
- 👤 Harley L Skinner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:05
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H1/00; B25H1/0021; B25H1/0078; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/55; Y10T408/567
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A jig for removably supporting a bit for drilling holes in siding, comprising a. a baseplate having b. a pair of spaced journal posts thereon, said posts being perforated with axially aligned passages designed to journal a drill bit at an acute angle to the plane of said plate, c. a handle on the same side of said plate as said posts, and d. longitudinally adjustable means for spacing said tool at predetermined distances from the lower edge of a siding board, said spacing means having a flat face adapted to bear against said edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A jig for removably supporting a bit for drilling holes in siding, comprising a. a baseplate having b. a pair of spaced journal posts thereon, said posts being perforated with axially aligned passages designed to journal a drill bit at an acute angle to the plane of said plate, c. a handle on the same side of said plate as said posts, and d. longitudinally adjustable means for spacing said tool at predetermined distances from the lower edge of a siding board, said spacing means having a flat face adapted to bear against said edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tool as in claim 1, wherein said spacing means is an L-shaped bracket, one leg thereof being fixable at spaced points on said baseplate, the other adapted to seat against said edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tool as in claim 2, with accessory means detachably connectable to said base to provide a support at an angle different from that of the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tool as in claim 3, said accessory means and said handle being secured to said baseplate by common attaching means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |